153 2008-2622 Veterans Medical Sciences & Engineering Research Center 283 Psychology of Veterans or Handicapped A survey on various dimensions of adjustment status among warfare Veterans with one eye blindness 1 3 2014 6 2 0 0 01 12 2012 21 01 2013
353 Psychology of Veterans or Handicapped The relationship between basic need satisfaction and general healthof veteransofIsfahan’s AmiralmomeninHosptital Salehi H. e Ghamarani A. f Salehi Z. g e Isfahan University f Isfahan University g Islamic Azad University of Khorasgan(Isfahan) 1 3 2014 6 2 1 9 03 10 2013 29 01 2014 Background& Purpose: The onlyforcethat hastargetedhealth,physicalandmental. Satisfythebasicneedsrequiredto grow theconsistency,specificityandprovidepsychological well-being. The present study aims at analyzing the efficiency of basic need satisfaction in general in predicting the veterans’ general health at Isfahan’s AmiralmomeninHosptital. Methods&Material:132 veterans were chosen randomly at AmiralmomeninHospital. They answered the questionnaires of the Basic Need Satisfaction (Basic Needs Satisfaction) and General Health (General Health Questioner ). In order to analyze the data, multivariate (step by step) regression analysis was used. Result: The results indicated that satisfying the basic need satisfaction has correlation with the veterans’ general health (p<0.001) and also, the results indicated that among the psychological needs, satisfying the autonomy need and general health are predicted significantly (p<0.001). Conclusion: To sum up, the results of the present study confirmed the efficiency of the basic needs satisfaction in predicting general health. 345 Psychology of Veterans or Handicapped Effect Of Exposure to the traumatic event location in war veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder khodaie ardakani M.R. h khanjani M.S. i mirabzadeh A. j bahmani B. k abtahi E. l Sadighi G. m mirzaii J. n h USWR i USWR j USWR k USWR l USWR m USWR n sadr hospital 1 3 2014 6 2 10 17 28 08 2013 01 02 2014 Background& Purpose: The Purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of specific type of exposure, visiting the stressful event location, on PTSD symptoms are caused by the war. Methods & Material: This is an intervention study and data are measured as before and after. Twenty five people with PTSD symptoms were selected based on inclusion criteria. The intervention was exposure to traumatic event place that caused PTSD, For this purpose each of these people were sent to combat zones. PTSD check list (PCL) before exposure, 2 weeks and 3 months after that, was completed by the participants and then Paired t- test was used to compare of 3 measurements as before, after and follow-up 3 months after exposure and analysed with SPSS /16 software. Results: The effect of this exposure on overall symptoms of PTSD was significant (p<0.05) and difference in mean scores between before,2 weeks , also 3 minutes after exposure was respectively -3.45 and -4.41. Difference between mean scores of the subscales Re experience and Hyper arousal in before, 2 weeks , 3 months after exposure was significant(p<0.05). But, Difference of mean scores in avoidance/numbness symptoms was not significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: Exposure to the traumatic event place decreased the overall symptoms of PTSD and also Re experience and Hyper arousal symptoms. 341 Nursing Care for Veterans or Handicapped Effectiveness of caregiver’s empowerment on self-efficacy families of chemical victims Bit Saeed kh. o Parandeh A. p Alhani F. Salaree M.M. o School of Nursing University of Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences p , Department of Community Health, School of Nursing, Behavioral Sciences Research, University of Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran. Instructor, Department of Community Health, School of Nursing, University of Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences. 1 3 2014 6 2 18 26 06 08 2013 03 02 2014 Background & Purpose: Considering to the impact of chronic diseases on families to provide appropriate care and proper understanding of the disease, empowering caregivers was essential .This study carried on to evaluate effectiveness empowerment-based intervention on self-efficacy of family caregivers of chemical victims. Materials and methods: This study was quasi-experimental with a before and after design. The sample was 40 family members of chemical victims with possess include criteria and Sampling was a convenience sample. The instrument used in this study consists of four sections (demographic information, Izeng tools for self-esteem and the questioner made researcher for determine of the knowledge and attitude. The instruments have been tested for validity and reliability. Empowerment-based intervention was conducted in 5 sessions for group. Then we measured the level of the knowledge, attitude and self-esteem of victim of chemical care giver before and one month after intervention. Results: The results of study showed that the mean scores of knowledge, attitude and the self-efficacy caregivers respect to before of intervention improved. The statistical test showed significant difference (p<0001). Conclusion:Considering to the empowerment-based intervention was effectiveness, we suggested that in order to reduce side effects of chemical weapons and provide appropriate care, this intervention for empowering family chemical victim were noticed. 303 Rehabilitation of Veterans or Handicapped Effects of 8 Weeks Aquatic Exercise on static Balance in veterans with Unilateral Lower Limb Amputation Moradi Y. Behpoor N. Ghaeeni S. Shamsakohan P. 1 3 2014 6 2 27 34 29 01 2013 11 01 2014 Background & Purpose: Amputation is one of the major causes of durable disability. One of complications of amputation is impairment in balance performances. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of eight weeks aquatic exercise on static balance in veterans with unilateral lower limb amputation. Materials and methods: Nineteen veterans men with lower limb amputation randomly divided in control (n=10) and experimental (n=9) groups. The static balance between two groups was measuring by the stability platform device. Then experimental group performed eight weeks aquatic exercises in a pool, while the control group was doing only their daily activities. After eight weeks the static balance in both groups was measured again. The data were analyzed statistically using the student’s t-test for comparisons between and within the groups before and after the intervention. Results: Results showed that difference between pre-test and post-test scores was statistically significant in experimental group, while the difference not observed in the control group. Also, between the post test scores of the experimental and control groups, there are significant differences, but between the pre-test scores, no observed significant difference. Conclusion: It can be concluded that aquatic exercise can improve the static balance of veterans with unilateral lower limb amputation. Therefore, this type of exercise can be used in the training and rehabilitation of this group of people. 342 Psychology of Veterans or Handicapped Association of Thought control strategies and beliefs about worry with stress symptoms among war veterans Azizi A. Mohammadkhani P. Abbasi P. unversity of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences unversity of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences 1 3 2014 6 2 35 46 07 08 2013 29 01 2014 Background & Purpose: Metacognitive therapy is one of approaches of third wave cognitive behavioral therapy that has proved its effectiveness in psychiatric disorders. If metacognitive model is true in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD), it can be used in treatment of war veterans with this disorder.The present study aimed to assess the contribution of metacognitive beliefs and coping strategies characterized by worry to the persistence of stress symptoms in a war veteran population that experience much stress. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study and 144 veterans that experiencing a lot of stress after returning from the war evaluated by Metacognitive, Thought Control and Impact of Event-Revised scales. The data from the study was analyzed by descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, multiple regression analysis and path analysis. Results: In line with the predictions made by the Well metacognitive model (2000), worry thought control strategy, Positive and negative beliefs about worry is highly correlated with Stress Symptoms. Mediational path analyses provided support for the mediational predictions. The association between positive metacognitive beliefs is mediated by worry, whilst there is a direct relationship between negative metacognitions and stress symptoms. Conclusion: results of this study show metacognitive model is applicable in war veteran population that experience much stress and can be used of treatment consideration of this model in reduction of stress symptoms. 243 Rehabilitation of Veterans or Handicapped survey of relationship between abnormalities of the spine and spirometric indices of spinal cord injury veterans Saberi M. Ebrahimi atri A. Hashemi Javaheri S.A. Mosaferi Ziaaldini M. khodaei M. Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad 1 3 2014 6 2 47 54 28 06 2012 11 01 2014 Background & Purpose:   In addition to any disability, especially spinal cord injury level of sensory and motor performance of shows, other serious complications in other parts of the body, leaving lasting. . One of these complications, the spine is deformed. Many of the deformation of the spine, opening the chest to reduce this mode reduces the vital capacity and respiratory disorders, negative effects on the cardiovascular system and ultimately cause a change in the amount of their lung capacity is. The objective of this study, survey of relationship is between abnormalities of the spine (Lordosis, Kyphosis, scoliosis) and spirometric parameters (FEV1/FVC, FVC, FEV1, FEF75, PEF). Materials & Methods:For this purpose, the present study was performed on 60 cases of spinal cord injury veterans And spirometric indices including FEV1/FVC, FVC, FEV1, FEF75, PEF was assessed using spirometry. For data analysis descriptive statistics were used and the test of Pearson inferential statistics were used. Results: Based on survey results, a relation between Lordosis, scoliosis Kyphosis and spirometric indices, the rate and Kyphosis and  Lordosis abnormalities was significant (P<0.05). But there is no significant difference in the rate of scoliosis (P>0.05). Conclusion: Due to the complications of spinal deformity and subsequent loss of lung volume in the injured spinal cord injury, for deformity correction protocols and a regular exercise program continued to increase indicators lung is recommended. 337 Basic Sciences Studies on Veterans or Handicapped Injuries Serum level of SDF-1α (CXCL12) in chemical victims with respiratory complications Ayubi F. Ghazanfari T. Askari N. Naghizade M.M. Soroush M.R. Shahed University Immunoregulation Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, I.R. Iran Immunoregulation Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, I.R. Iran Immunoregulation Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, I.R. Iran Janbazan Medical and Engineering Research Center (JMERC), Tehran, I.R. Iran 1 3 2014 6 2 55 63 24 07 2013 17 02 2014 Background & Purpose:  Sulfur Mustard (SM)  has been widely used as a chemical warfare agent  against Iranian in Iraq-Iran conflict. Many years after exposure, people who have been exposed to SM are still suffering from its late complications including ocular, coetaneous, respiratory and psychological disorders. SDF-1α(Stromal-Derived Factor-1α) or CXCL12 is a member of C-X-C chemokine family that its important role in recruitment of progenitor and stem cells from bone marrow to peripheral blood after injury and inflammation has been approved in many studies. The aim of this study was to determine the serum levels of SDF-1α  in chemical victims who were exposed to mustard gas many years ago in comparison with an unexposed control group.  Materials & Methods: 174 SM chemical victims and 39 unexposed participants as controls were studied. Clinical evaluation was down by specialists. Pulmonary function was carried out by spirometry and according to the classification of Medical Committee of Iranians foundation of martyr and veterans affairs classifications, chemical victims classified to three groups with mild, moderate and severe pulmonary complications. The serum levels of SDF-1α were measured by a sandwich ELISA technique. Results: The serum concentration of SDF-1α in SM exposed group was significantly reduced compared to the controls(p=0.046). The serum SDF-1α levels in the exposed participants with severe pulmonary complications was significantly lower than in controls(p=0.054). However this reduction was not significant in exposed group with mild and moderate  lung injuries. Conclusion: According to the significant reduction of the serum concentration of SDF-1α in the exposed participants comparing to the unexposed control group and its significant reduction in exposed participants with severe lung injury, it could be concluded that down-regulation of this chemokine could be one of the important factors in late clinical complications of sulfur mustard.