@article{ author = {zazouli, mohammad ali and yousefi, maryam and alipour, nadi}, title = {Study the Environmental Health Status of Mosques and holy places in Amol City, Iran in 2014}, abstract ={Introuduction: Mosques are the houses of God and should be clean and holy. Attention to mosques and other holy places is very important in our country. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the health status of mosques and holy places in Amol city.  Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. All urban and rural mosques were selected using census method. Data were collected using a checklist of health regulation of mosques through visit and direct observation. The data were analyzed using Excel software.  Findings: The results of the current study revealed that 69% of Mosques, Hosseinieh and Tekeye were sanitary, but only 47% of holy places had desirable status. Also, 7%, 4%, 14% of mosques, Hosseinieh and Tekeye and holy places were undesirable. There was a significant difference between Urban and rural mosques. Urban holy places had better status than rural holy places, but this difference was not significant. Conclusion: The results indicated that the health status of studied religious places was relatively desirable, but almost half of rural holy places were weak or medium in terms of health. It is suggested to improve the health status of these places with the cooperation of health authorities and active participation of the clergy and Friday-prayer leaders and also attracting public participation.}, Keywords = {Environmental Health, Mosques, Holy Places.}, volume = {2}, Number = {1}, pages = {7-12}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-87-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-87-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {rahimi, mohammad and Yadollahpour, Mohammad Hadi and Jorsaraei, Gholam Ali and Khafri, Soray}, title = {Studying religious belief among the medical students & obstetric staffs of Babol university of medical sciences.}, abstract ={Introduction: religion is one of the most important entities for the human being. Beside by regarding the rules of the religions, properly, health and happiness would be achieved in the community. This study purpose to survey the religious belief among the midwifery students, interns, gynecologic residents and obstetric staffs of Babol University Of Medical Sciences. Methods: this study accomplished by a valid and reliable questionnaire about religious belief that completed by 186 number of medical students, midwifery students, residents of gynecology and obstetrics staffs of Babol university of medical sciences. The data was analyzed by SPSS-19. Results: the average age of the people in this study were 28.24± 7.57. 16.6% of them were men and 83.4% women. 38.8% of the people in the study were medical students or residents, 41.5% were midwives, 15.3% were nurses and 4.4% were graduated in other medical sciences. 56.1% were students and 43.9% were staffs. The average score of religious belief was significantly lower among the medical students(P<0.001). 94.6% of the people in this study have desirable amount of religious belief. Conclusion: this study demonstrated that the religious belief is favorable among the medical students, midwifery students, residents of gynecology and obstetrics staffs of Babol university of medical sciences.}, Keywords = {Abortion, Religion, Belief, Student, Attitude.}, volume = {2}, Number = {1}, pages = {13-18}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-94-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-94-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {}, title = {Relationship between religious belief and hope in hemodialysis patients: A cross sectional study}, abstract ={Introduction: Patients with chronic renal failure disease under hemodialysis were encountered with several problems. Religious beliefs and hope have the important role in adapting and decreasing their psychological problems. According to the role of religious beliefs and hope in the process of treatment and cultural considerations, the aim of this study was to determine the relationship between religious beliefs and hope in hemodialysis patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 hemodialysis patients referred to Amin Hospital in Isfahan in 2014. Sampling was available. Data were collected using questionnaire such as demographic data, Candler religious beliefs and the Herth Hope. Data were analyzed by using SPSS 14 and descriptive and analytic statistics. Findings: The mean age of patients was 51.64±11.38 years and 55% of them were man. The average duration of hemodialysis was 25±16.72 months. More than 90% of patients had moderate religious beliefs. There was a significant positive relationship between religious beliefs and hope (P<0.03). So, there was a positive linear relationship between religious beliefs, age and number of children, and hope (P=0.04). Conclusion: The result showed that there was a positive relationship between religious beliefs and hope in hemodialysis patients. So, when the religious beliefs increase in these patients, the hope of life rises, too.}, Keywords = {Religious belief, hope, Hemodialysis}, volume = {2}, Number = {1}, pages = {19-25}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-89-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-89-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {TAVAN, HAMED and Taghinejad, Hamid and Sayehmiri, Kouroush and Yary, Yahya and khalafzadeh, amin and Fathizadeh, Hossien and Saraby, Akbar and Poorabdollah, Hass}, title = {Spiritual Health of Nursing Students}, abstract ={Introduction: Spiritual health is the main aspect of human health and as spiritual health of nursing students increases, they can better provide patient care. Spiritual health can be increased through training and this degree of improvement is different in students. Because the student population in the community is very high therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the Palutzian and Ellison;#39s spiritual health. Methods: In this descriptive-comparative study, 100 of 188 students were randomly selected. Data were collected using the 20-item standard spiritual health questionnaire of Palutzian and Elison. The spiritual health results were classified into four main groups namely, low level (20-40), low- moderate level (41-70), up-moderate level (71-99) and high level (100-120).  Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: 14 %, 60 % and 26 % of nursing students were ranked as low-moderate level, up-moderate level and high level for spiritual health, respectively. There was a significant relationship between age and existential health (P<0.05) while there was no relation with other demographic variables. The correlation coefficient was 0.84 between religious and existential health, which indicated that the higher score of religious health led to the higher score of existential health. Conclusions: Generally, spiritual health score of female students was higher than that of male students. Improved spiritual health of nursing student during 4-acadamic years results in better spiritual care of patients.}, Keywords = {Spiritual health, Nursing students}, volume = {2}, Number = {1}, pages = {26-32}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-97-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-97-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {}, title = {The Relationship Between Dimensions of Islamic Lifestyle and Happiness among University Students}, abstract ={Introduction: Islamic lifestyle is connected with alldimensions of life. Happiness is the most important human psychological needs, which has a major influence on the development of personality and mental health.The aim of thisstudy was toinvestigate the relationship between dimensions of Islamic lifestyle and happiness among the students. Methods:In this correlational study,the population was all students ofKharazmiUniversity, who were enrolled in the academic year of 2013-2014. The sample group included 225 students(111 males and 114 females)who were selected throughdisposal sampling method. Assessment instruments were Oxford Happiness and KavyaniIslamic lifestylequestionnaires.Datawereanalyzed usingPearson correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression. Results:Findings demonstrated that there was a negative significant relationship betweenhappiness and variables such as negativeintellectual,guilt, altruism,pleasure-seeking and low volition. Also, there was a positive significant relationship between happiness and variables likeinternal,religiousand social characteristics.Stepwise regression analysis showed that guilt, internal and religious characteristicscould explain 0/23of variance in happiness. Conclusion:The results of the current studycan be used for curriculum andpreventive and developmental planning in universities, counseling and psychotherapy centers to improve thehappiness and Islamic lifestyle.}, Keywords = {Islamic lifestyle , happiness , university students}, volume = {2}, Number = {1}, pages = {33-38}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-98-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-98-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Dargahi, Abdollah}, title = {Explain health education methods using Islamic approach}, abstract ={Introduction: Health is a basic need for human and it is necessary to perform religious duties to reach it.Islam is based on human nature and a comprehensive religion, so many orders have provided for the development of human body and spirit. Health education is one of the strategies for health promotion in the community. The aim of this study was to provide educational methods and practices to improve the health by usingDoctrines of Islam. Methods: This descriptive and documental study was extracted fromIslamic sources to providethe ways and advice of the Prophet and Imams on the health and well-being. Results: Education and training without upbringinghave no benefit. In fact, upbringing is at the stage before education. Studying the Islamic books showed that the main methods of teachingincluded:opposite hypothesis, learning by doing, introduction of good and bad pattern, invitation tocommon, explanation the meaning, comparison method, thought provoking, metaphor and allegory, dictation, reward and punishment, using art in education, using the stories in education, indirect induction, argument and debate.By taking of these methods, the health can be promoted health in the community. Conclusions: The resultsshowed thatGodin the Holy Qur;#39an used different and effective training methods for educatingall people and theirimportant and valuableimpactsare well confirmed on the promotion of knowledge, attitude, practice and behavior.They can have wide applications in physical, spiritual, mental and social health education.}, Keywords = {, Health education,Health advancement.}, volume = {2}, Number = {1}, pages = {39-44}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-95-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-95-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Shahbazirad, Afsaneh and Momeni, Khodamorad and Mirderikvand, Fazlolah}, title = {The role of spiritual health in prediction of the quality of life of students in Razi University of Kermanshah during academic year of 2014-2015}, abstract ={Introduction: Quality of life is one of the most important phenomena in the health, and identifying the factors can help to improve the quality of life, so the aim of this study was to investigate the role of spiritual health in prediction of the quality of life in students. Methods: This study is descriptive–correlational , The population of this study was all students of Razi University of Kermanshah in academic year of 2014 &2015. The sample was 100 students selected using cluster sampling method. Measurement tools included spiritual health questionnaire, quality of life questionnaire and also demographic information of students. Data were analyzed to descriptive statistics, inferential statistics such as Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis, independent t-test, SPSS-19 used. Findings: Results showed that there was a significant positive correlation between spiritual health and quality of life in students(r=0/244). There was a significant relationship between quality of life and spiritual health dimensions such as existential (r=0/199) and religious dimensions(r=0/225). Spiritual health can predict 15.3% of the variance in quality of  life (P<0/001). There was no significant difference between boys and girls in variables of quality of life and spiritual health. The results showed that most students were in middle-class of spiritual health Conclusion: Conclusion: Considering the relationship between the variables, it is better to provide the training packages in the form of classes and workshops about the increasing spiritual health in order to enhance the quality of  life of students by universities' authorities.}, Keywords = {quality of life, spiritual health, students}, volume = {2}, Number = {1}, pages = {45-50}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-99-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-99-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {marzband, rahmatollah}, title = {Spiritual dimensions of Food Safety Based on Islamic Sources}, abstract ={There is no single perception of the term food safety among people. One of the significant and influential factors in construction of food safety meaning is religious teachings. The purpose of this paper is to identify the concept of food safety in Islamic sources. Results show that perception towards food as a sign of God, and belief in God’s provisions, and consuming foods with divine intentions, along with fulfillment of the needy rights while consumption, and purification of food, also using miscellaneous food, and adherence to legal and abstaining from illegal food are among the most important attitudinal and behavioral strategies in safeguarding food according to Islamic considerations. In addition attaining food safety in Islamic teachings is based on some prerequisites such as acceptance of religious teachings for a source of nourishment safety and also giving priority to soul health regarding this issue. Also one of the most important results of   attitudinal and behavioral strategies in safeguarding food is the dignity of body and soul.   }, Keywords = {Halal food, Islamic texts, food safety, purified food, tayyabet. }, volume = {2}, Number = {1}, pages = {51-57}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-115-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-115-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {}, title = {Factors and obstacles in soul health from Islam view}, abstract ={Abstract       According toIslam viewpoint, human is an outstanding and selected creature and because of this, the crown of "Honored" and "preferred" is put on his head. He is the vicegerent of Allah, prostrated by angels, the carrier of Allah's trust, having monotheistic nature and being informed of Allah's names. But all of these virtues are because of God's compassion breath that is called "the soul". Soul is an important issue in Islamic culture. The soul health and protecting it against diseases, damages and pestshaveserious and great importance; the health of soul and spirit has higher priority than body health. Because of its importance in Islam, this research investigates the factors and obstacles against the health of soul and spirit according to Islamic viewpoint.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {2}, Number = {2}, pages = {7-15}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-101-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-101-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Emamgholian, Fatemeh and Mostafaie, M.R and Hoseinabadi, M.J and Keshavarz, Mi}, title = {Spiritual Intelligence and its influencing factors in nursing students: a cross-sectional study}, abstract ={Background and objective: The whole member of treatment teamespecially nurses in terms of profession and ethicsare responsible for the spiritual care of patients.Spiritual intervention along with other nursing interventions is to stimulate the balance between body, mind and spirituality, which sometimes will order a comprehensive health.Identification of spiritual intelligence and itsinfluencing factors especially amongnursing students as health care providers are very important in the near future.Therefore,the aim of this study was todetermine the spiritual intelligence and its influencing factorsamong nursing students in Qazvin University of Medical Sciences in2015. Methods: In this cross sectional study, 185 undergraduate students studying in the third to eighth semester were investigatedusing the census. Data were collected using Abdullah Zadeh’s spiritual intelligence Questionnaire and demographic form after questionnaire content validity and internal consistency reliability were verified(α = 0.87). Finally, data were analyzed usingSPSS 16. Findings: Average score of spiritual intelligence in nursing students was 116/18±15/19, which showed the high levels of spiritual intelligence. Among demographic variables, only interested in nursing profession had a significant and positive relationship (P <0.05).Scoreof spiritual intelligence was high in female but was not statistically significant (P >0.05). Conclusion: The high level of spiritual intelligence among nursing students is one of the strengths and desirable points for nursing care in this profession; on the other handinterested in nursing professionas an effective variable on spiritual intelligence can promote the level of nursing care amon nursing students as future nurses.}, Keywords = {, Spiritual intelligence, Spiritual care, Nursing students}, volume = {2}, Number = {2}, pages = {16-22}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-111-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-111-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {}, title = {Related quality of life, spirituality and resilience with suicidal ideation in students}, abstract ={Introduction: Suicide is one of the problems of mental health in recent decades has been increasing. According to this would be understanding and predicting factors in suicidal thoughts and behaviors students understand the positive aspects of adaptive helped them. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between quality of life, spirituality and resilience with suicidal ideation in students of Kermanshah Razi Faculty of Social Sciences. Methods: The study was descriptive and correlation. The study sample included students Faculty of Social Sciences University of Kermanshah, where a sample of 200 students was selected from among them cluster sampling method. Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation for data collection, quality of life, Resilience Scale, and spiritual experiences were used. For data analysis, statistical indicators, mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation and regression analysis were used. Findings: The results showed that quality of life and spirituality resilience there is a significant negative correlation with suicidal thoughts. Multiple regression analysis showed that variables can predict prediction thoughts of suicide. Conclusion: So it can be concluded that the recognition of psychological problems in understanding and thinking about suicide, they play an important role.}, Keywords = {Quality of life, spirituality, resilience, suicidal thoughts, students}, volume = {2}, Number = {2}, pages = {23-29}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-108-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-108-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Oroojan, Ali Akbar}, title = {Medical science agreement with some of the prophetic sayings about the effect of herbs, fruits and nutritional habits on health}, abstract ={Abstract Introduction: Divine religion and leaders have considered the health of the human body in all times. It has been made several recommendations in traditions and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad in religious books and his life. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the Medical sciences' agreement with some of the prophetic sayings on the effect of herbs, fruits and nutritional habits on health. Methods: In this review study, the Prophet sayings on the plants, fruits and nutritional recommendations mentioned in various sources of traditional medicine and books of medical sayings were studied and confirmed with the present scientific results in several resources including Pub med, SID, Scopus, Medicinal Plant and Science Direct from 2003 to 2014. Findings: Several studies indicated that many recommended plants, fruits and nutritional habits have scientific aspects in Islam and prophetic sayings and today, the humane achieves to them in medical sciences so that they are very close to the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad and Quran. Conclusions: Finally, it can be concluded that the humans, especially the Muslims, can take advantage of traditions and biographies of the Prophet Muhammad to achieve significant scientific results and grantee the health of body and soul. Keywords: Prophet Muhammad, Nutritional habits, Medical sciences.}, Keywords = {Prophet Muhammad, Nutritional habits, Medical science. }, volume = {2}, Number = {2}, pages = {30-37}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-114-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-114-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {}, title = {Effect of Ramadan fasting on Health Based on Molecular Findings}, abstract ={Abstract Introduction: Fasting with a variety of effects and benefits is one of the most important Islamic practices and Muslims for a month doing it. Fasting has many spiritual, educational, social and physical aspects which was not investigated and only its physical aspect was considered in the current study. Islamic traditions have increasingly mentioned the role of the fasting in health and treatment of physical suffering. The Prophet has said "Fasting is the health factor". Medical science and nutrition have confirmed the impact of fasting on human’s health and discussed on this issue. Methods: This review study was performed through searching some sites like Google scholar, SID, Iranmedex, Pub Med with keywords of fasting, dietary restriction, Ramadan, fasting and cancer, molecular changes, food restriction, intermittent fasting and energy restriction and finally, 20 related articles were evaluated. Findings: Fasting has been performed for thousands of years, but recently, some studies have been done on its role and impact on immune system cells by reducing oxidative damage and inflammation, regulating energy metabolism and sustaining the protection of body cells. Dietary restriction increases the longevity in some eukaryotic cells via a change in metabolism and in others, it may prevent diabetes, cancer and heart and nervous system disease. In humans, fasting can help to reduce the blood pressure, obesity, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Conclusion: Fasting has potential in delaying aging and help to prevent and treat disease by minimizing its side effects through appropriate diet.}, Keywords = {Ramadan, Fasting, Heath, Diet}, volume = {2}, Number = {2}, pages = {38-43}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-116-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-116-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {samadifard, hamidrez}, title = {The relationship between spiritual wellbeing and religious belief with a life expectancy of diabetic patients}, abstract ={Abstract Introduction: Due to the role of spirituality in mental health promotion, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between spiritual well-being and religious beliefs with a life expectancy of diabetics. Methods: In this descriptive study, the population was type II diabetes patients referred to medical centers in Ardabil in 2015 and finally 104 patients were selected using availability sampling method. To collect data, the scales of spiritual well-being (2015), religious belief (2007) and life expectancy (1991) were used. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression methods. Findings: The results indicated that there was a significant positive correlation between spiritual well-being and religious belief (religion r=0/485 and the belief in God r=0/345) of diabetics. Also, there was a significant positive correlation between spiritual well-being (r=0/521) and religious belief (religion r=0/556 and the belief in God r=0/634) with life expectancy of diabetics (P <0.05). Beta coefficients indicated that spiritual well-being (23%) and religious belief (religion 35% and the belief in God 36%) had significantly predictive capability of life expectancy in diabetic patients (P<0.05). Conclusion: It can be concluded that spiritual well-being and religious belief are considered as the variables related to life expectancy in diabetic patients and have its predictive capability.}, Keywords = {Spiritual Wellbeing, Religious Beliefs, Life Expectancy, Diabetic Patients.}, volume = {2}, Number = {2}, pages = {44-51}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-120-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-120-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {bakhtiari, afsaneh and yadollahpur, mohammadhadi and ghorbannejad, saber}, title = {The Relationship between religion with general health and socioeconomic agents in the bobol city elderly people}, abstract ={Background and objective: Prior studies indicated relations between psychic and physical health and religion. Some studies express the relations between religious direction and general health, but some others contradict this relation. the role of religion in geriatrics health has been studied lesser. Last studies did lesser investigation about the relation between demographic particulars and geriatrics religious direction. Our goal in this investigation is to consider the role of religious direction (internal or external) in geriatrics general health and socioeconomic agents in babol. Methods: This descriptive-analytic research has been studied by cross sectional method on 316 people in babol aged 60 years and higher. Materials was Alport rel4igious orientation scale, general health questionnaire (GHQ) and socioeconomic specifications form. Findings: there is meaning relations between external direction and GHQ (P< 0.02) and its subgroups such as physical dimension (P<0.01), anxiety (P<0.01), social dimension (P<0.01) and depression (P<0.02). But there wasn’t any relations between internal direction and GHQ. Geriatrics with minimum one disease, illiterates and villager has higher internal religious direction (P<0.001). Conclusion: external direction has been exceed in citizen and literate aged people. religion has prevention effect opposite problems and injuries. because the external religion direction decrease general health, physical and social functioning and increase anxiety and depression indications. Therefore religion aspects shall emphasize in geriatrics health training. Also in psychic hygiene training it is necessary to respect internal religious direction trainings in aged people spiritual protections.}, Keywords = { geriatrics, internal religion, external religion, general health}, volume = {2}, Number = {2}, pages = {52-60}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-110-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-110-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {mahmoodi, seeyed asadollah and seraji, mahmood and jafaripour, hassan and tavan, bahman and shamsi, mohse}, title = {Islamic lifestyle on nutrition}, abstract ={Background: Islam has always stressed on the importance of health and wellness, and Muslims have recognized the value of a good and healthy life. Health-oriented lifestyle is considered as a multifactorial phenomenon, multi-dimensional and multi-indication. Therefore the purpose of this study was to explain the Islamic life style on nutrition. Materials and Methods:  This review study investigated the practical  strategies  of  Islam  for  achieving  Islamic life style in nutrition through access to reliable sources in the  form  of a descriptive  article.  To do so, data  were  collected  and  the  central  research question was addressed using appropriate  keywords and electronic and  manual  search  in  reliable  Islamic  and  medical  resources. Results:  Based  on  the  results  of  the  reviewed  studies,  instructions  and  ideas  of  Islam  on  recommendation of good nutrition have  practical  implications. If there was commitment to Islamic nutritional commands and Islamic lifestyle, maybe, the diseases related to nutrition (obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and so on) would not develop.  Conclusion:  Due to the availability of resources and valuable nutritional instructions in Islam, these instruction can be used to prevent and fight against diseases related to nutrition. Hence, Islamic instructions can be presented to the world as practical strategies for achieving to good health.}, Keywords = {Quran, Islamic lifestyle, Nutrition, Islam}, volume = {2}, Number = {2}, pages = {61-72}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-107-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-107-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Atashafrouz, A and Azemi, K and Amini, M}, title = {The relationship of spiritual intelligence and religious orientation with happiness Among students of Kharazmi University}, abstract ={Introduction: Many people think that the happiness means the dance and stomp, while the real happiness should be sought in the spirit and it can be acquired through the religious beliefs and orientations. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of spiritual intelligence and religious orientation with happiness among the students. Methods: Statistical population of this study included all bachelor’s students of Kharazmi University. Among them, 288 students were selected through stratified sampling proportional to size using Cochran formula and were asked to fill King’s spiritual intelligence questionnaire, Alport religious orientation and Oxford Happiness Scale. Data were analyzed via SPSS 22 using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression and independent t-test. Findings: The results showed that there was a significant positive relationship between spiritual intelligence (r=0/24, p=0/03) and intrinsic religious orientation (r=0/031, p=0/006) with happiness. However, there was no significant relationship between happiness and external religious orientation (r=0/11, p=0/30). Spiritual intelligence, internal and external religious orientation predicted 0.699, 0.096 and 0.062 of the happiness variance, respectively. Moreover, no significant difference was found between male and female students in terms of religious orientation, spiritual intelligence and happiness. Conclusion: Regression analysis showed that spiritual intelligence had the highest contribution to their tolerance. Finally, it can be said that people who have intrinsic religious orientation, only for personal interests do not pretend to be religious, and have spiritual high intelligence enjoy higher happiness.}, Keywords = {Spiritual intelligence, Religious orientation, Happiness}, volume = {2}, Number = {3}, pages = {7-14}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-135-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-135-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {ebrahimi, asma and nazari, alimohamad and hasani, jafar}, title = {Psychopathology from the perspective of Quran: Thematic analysis}, abstract ={Abstract Background and objective: All approaches to psychotherapy, based on their definition of psychological trauma provide a different theory in the field of treatment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the psychological trauma in Quran. Methods: This qualitative study was performed using the thematic analysis. Data were stories and allegorys of Quran. It was found 40 stories and 101 allegories through searching in Quranic books, websites and softwares. The data were collected, coded and classified in the form of Thematic Network during a two-year period. Finding: The results of the thematic analysis of data indicated 336 cods, 29 subthemes, 2 basic themes and 1 global theme, respectively. Conclusion: The results showed that heart disease is the base of psychological trauma. It means that the heart which is the place of emotions and psychological traits of human deviates from its natural state, becomes unhealthy, and becomes the center of the negative emotions. The roots of all these negative emotions and mental disorders (megalomania, lying, hatred, jealousy, fear, greed, betrayal, stingy, ingratitude, impatience, excus-making and so on) are egocentrism and secularity. Thus, it is very essential to focuse on these two main categories on psychopathology in counseling and psychotherapy sessions.}, Keywords = { Psychopathology, Allegory, Metaphor, Quran, Thematic analysis }, volume = {2}, Number = {3}, pages = {15-24}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-150-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-150-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Zabihi, Ali and Valizadeh, Leila and Zamanzadeh, Vahid and Negarandeh, Reza and JafarianAmiri, Seyedeh Roghayeh}, title = {Spirituality in Patients with Hepatitis B Virus Infection: A Qualitative Study}, abstract ={Introduction: Hepatitis B is the most prevalent viral infection in human and is followed by several physical, mental and social complications. Spiritual beliefs are effective in having a purposeful life and managing chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to understand and demonstrate the experiences of patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) in terms of spirituality and spiritual values in life. Methods: This qualitative content analysis study was conducted on 18 patients with HBV, selected using purposeful sampling. In-depth and unstructured interviews were used for data collection. The interviews were recorded, scripted word by word and analyzed using a qualitative content analysis approach. Findings: By investigating the interviews and analyzing the data, "spirituality" emerged as the main theme along with four sub-themes including "illness as the divine destiny", "closeness to God", "awakeness of conscience" and "growth and prosperity". Conclusion: The results of the present study indicate the importance of spiritual experiences of patients with HBV and considering the spirituality in life can be an effective help to accept the disease and a proper backing in order to improve physical, mental and social health. Consequently, it is recommended that the managers and personnel in providing healthcare services should pay a special attention to patients' spiritual experiences and include them in routine care program.}, Keywords = {Spirituality, Hepatitis B, Chronic disease, Qualitative research}, volume = {2}, Number = {3}, pages = {25-32}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-133-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-133-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Mohamadpour, Samaneh and Zeinali, Khatere and SiahpooshMonfared, Moslem and Pirnia, Bij}, title = {Effectiveness of spiritual intelligence training on academic vitality and psychological well-being of students}, abstract ={Introduction: Paying attention to students' vitality and alacrity because of their strong effects on different aspects of students' educational life is very important. The present study investigated the effectiveness of training spiritual intelligence on academic vitality and psychological well-being of the students of Lorestan Medical Sciences University. Methods: This semi-experimental study was conducted with pre-test, post-test and follow-up design using control group for one month in winter 2014. In this study, 30 students of Lorestan Medical Sciences University were selected using available sampling method and were randomly assigned into control group (n=15) and spiritual intelligence training group (n=15). Demographic questionnaire, academic vitality questionnaire and psychological well-being questionnaire of Ryff consisting of 18 questions were administrated as pre-test. The experimental group received 12 sessions of spiritual intelligence training and the control group received no training. At the end, the post-test and 1 month later follow-up test were administrated to two groups and repeated measure was used for data analysis. Findings: The results indicated that there was a significant difference between the experimental group and control group (p<0.001). So that, in the experimental group, the mean of the pre-test scores for the variables of academic vitality and psychological well-being was 25.47 and 69.06, respectively. In post-test they increased to 30.80 and 76.07, respectively. In the follow-up phase, they were relatively stable. Conclusion: The results showed that training of spiritual intelligence is effective in improving academic vitality and psychological well-being of students. Therefore, considering these variables in the form of training courses for students is recommended.}, Keywords = {Spiritual intelligence training, Academic vitality, Psychological well-being}, volume = {2}, Number = {3}, pages = {33-41}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-125-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-125-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Barati, Zahra and Mohammadian, Majid and Jaafari, Gholam Hossein and KaramiJooshan, M and Mohebi, Siamak}, title = {The Relationship between Preoperative Anxiety and Religious Beliefs}, abstract ={Introduction: While waiting for surgery, patients often exhibit fear and anxiety, which may lead to increased pain and vital signs' instability. Religious involvement is an appropriate alternative to relieve anxiety. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between preoperative anxiety and religious beliefs for patients admitted to the selected hospitals in Qom. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 322 patients waiting for surgery in three governmental hospitals in the city of Qom via available sampling method. Data were collected using two standard questionnaires of Hamilton Anxiety Scale (14 questions) and researcher-made religious beliefs (14 items) with reliability and validity, which were completed by trained interviewers. Finally, data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent T-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficients at the significant level of <0.05. Findings: The mean±SD of anxiety was 10.13±6.42. Among them, 7(1.9%), 314 (86%) and 44 12.1% patients had no anxiety, low anxiety and moderate anxiety, respectively. The mean±SD of religious belief was 34.30±4.18 so that 9 (2.5%), 99 (27.1%) and 257 (70.4%) had low, moderate and good religious belief, respectively. Pearson correlation coefficient showed there was a significant and inverse correlation between preoperative anxiety and religious beliefs (P=0.002, P=-0.158). Conclusion: The results indicated that there was a relationship between preoperative anxiety and religious beliefs, and anxiety was decreased with the increase of religious beliefs score.}, Keywords = {Anxiety, Religious Beliefs, Surgery}, volume = {2}, Number = {3}, pages = {42-47}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-124-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-124-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Yadollahpor, Mohammad Hadi and Seyedi-Andi, Jalil and Rezaee, Razieh and Borhani, Mahboobe and Bakhtiari, Afsaneh}, title = {Reviewing the verses of the Holy Qur\'an in the context of three major dimensions of health (physical, mental and social)}, abstract ={Introduction: God has sent the Holy Qur'an as a guidance book to humankind by the Prophet Mohammad. From Islam’s point of view, the health plays an essential role in human growth and maturity. Regarding the importance of the health issue and the emphasis on the divine verses, the present study fully reviewed all 114 Surahs (chapters) to find the verses specifically referring to the physical, mental and social dimensions of health. Methods: This review-thematic study was performed via direct investigating of Surahs and each verse of the Qur'an, downloaded as PDF file from Google. Its interpretations, reliable religious sources, Islamic articles and software were collected to find the issues related to three major dimensions of health (physical, mental and social). Findings: The results of the study showed that in 67 (58.77%) Surahs, the Qur'anic verses specifically refer to one, two or all three major dimensions of health (physical, mental, and social). The main Qur'anic verses of the Holy Qur'an generally cite the physical, mental and social dimensions of health, but the total number of verses particularly focused on three main dimensions of health are 264 of which 101 (38.26%), 94 (35.61%) and 69 (26.13%) are related to social, mental and physical health, respectively. In general, it was found that there are many important health topics: a) on the physical aspect such as eating lawful foods (halal) (including livestock' meat, grapes, pomegranates, olives, dates), avoiding consuming wine, carrion, blood and pork, as well as regarding the sexual hygiene in the form of legal marriage, b) on the mental dimension such as patience and affection, trust in God, heart calm and assurance, avoidance of sadness, having faith that after every difficulty, there will be comfort, and ultimately c) on the social dimension such as giving obligatory alms (Zakat), alms and charity (Infaq), affection to orphans, avoidance of gamble and extravagance, regarding justice as well as avoidance of ridiculing others for all people to act them. Conclusion: It was concluded that many verses of the Holy Qur'an paid special attention to the three main dimensions of physical, mental and social health. Therefore, it seems necessary to develop further, deeper and more detailed exploitation of Qur'anic verses in the field of maintaining and promoting health by medical and health professionals, health system planners, and the religious and Qur'anic scholars in collaboration with each other.}, Keywords = {Verse, Holy Qur'an, Health}, volume = {2}, Number = {3}, pages = {48-56}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-157-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-157-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {NasiriAmiri, Fatemeh and Omidvar, Shabnam and RamezaniTehrani, Fahimeh and Simbar, Masoumeh}, title = {Explaining the spiritual, mental, emotional and cognitive health concepts in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A qualitative study}, abstract ={Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common chronic endocrine disorders. It has diverse clinical manifestations including reproductive, metabolic and mental features as well as some cancers. It is unclear how the spiritual, mental, emotional and cognitive health of PCOS women is. The aim of this study was to clarify the spiritual, mental, emotional and cognitive health concepts in PCOS women. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted to explain the spiritual, mental, emotional and cognitive health concepts in PCOS women using content analysis. Interviewing of the participants was continued to reach data saturation at the Rohani Hospital affiliated to the Babol University of Medical Sciences. All interviews were recorded and transcribed. Semi-structured open-ended deep individual interviews were conducted on 23 women with PCOS and 8 specialists. Data were analyzed using content analysis with the continuous comparison method. Findings: The qualitative study was used content analysis to reveal a) the spiritual dimension (divine providence, prayer, thinking of the hereafter, resorting to Imams and adaptation to disease problems), b) the mental dimension (depression, disappointment, fear and anxiety, distraction and introversion), c) the emotional dimension (low self-esteem, embarrassed and shameful feeling, humiliation and self-contemplation against peers), and d) the cognitive dimension (mental engagement and concentration reduction, inability to solve a problem and inability to make decisions). A remarkable point in this study was the effect of religious beliefs on accepting and adapting to the problems of this syndrome and increasing their tolerance to the complications of this syndrome. Conclusion: Considering that the PCOS women with religious beliefs were better able to adapt to widespread complications of the disease; therefore, in addition to the treatment of physical symptoms, the various spiritual, mental, emotional and cognitive aspects should be considered to control these patients.}, Keywords = {Polycystic ovary syndrome, Health, Qualitative study, Content analysis}, volume = {2}, Number = {3}, pages = {57-65}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-151-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-151-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} } @article{ author = {Fassihi, hossein and Vahedi, Bahjat and Parsa, Mojtaba and Issazadeh, Nikz}, title = {The Effect of Nutrition on Morality Based on the Interaction of the Soul and the Body Based on Qur\'an and Hadiths from the Ahlul-Bayt (AS)}, abstract ={Introduction: Although nutrition is not the absolute reason for morality and behavior in humans, it can be regarded as the basis for it. Because one of the goals of the Prophecy of the prophets is to expand the moral virtues, especially that of Prophet of Islam (PBUH) which is to “complete” or to “perfect” the moral virtues, it is necessary to study the role of nutrition and its effect on morality based on Qur'an and hadith and the viewpoint of Muslim scholars, in particular the theory of Bodily Created-ness of Human Soul. Methods: This review study was conducted through searching some websites including Google Scholar, SID, Noormags, and digital libraries such as Noorlib, in order to access the previous studies on the relationship between morality and nutrition, the created-ness and the evolution of the soul and its relationship with nutrition. Findings: The relationship between nutrition and morality is explained based on the verses of Qur'an, narrations (hadiths) and the viewpoints of Muslim scholars, including the belief in Bodily Created-ness of Human Soul in the transcendental wisdom. In general, regarding the type, quantity and quality of the food, nutrition has an undeniable effect on morality of people. Conclusion: Changing eating habits can cause changes in morality and behavior. Therefore, some moral and behavioral abnormalities may be modified by changing the bad eating habits of a society.}, Keywords = {Nutrition, Morality, Qur'an, Hadith}, volume = {2}, Number = {3}, pages = {66-73}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-122-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-122-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2015} }