IntroductionIdentification of causes of hypertension on the basis of the perspectives and experiences of patients is the key to success in health plans of these patients. The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of life before becoming hypertensive patients.MethodsThis qualitative study was conducted during August 2015 to April 2016. Twenty-seven hypertensive patients referred to hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences were selected based on purposive sampling, and semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with them. The data were analyzed by the content analysis method and using qualitative data analysis software MAXqda 2011.ResultsThree main categories were extracted from data analysis. Patients experienced factors such as negligence and neglect, life stress, lack of healthy lifestyles and abuse awareness, spirituality abandonee in the main category of “personal experience,” factors such as family conflicts, heredity, inappropriate nutritional and life style in the main category of “family life,” and also factors such as job stress, economic problems, urbanization, chemical agents during the war in the main category of “social life.”ConclusionsBased on the findings, patients before becoming hypertensive under the influence of their culture and beliefs had experienced many risk factors associated with hypertension. Comprehensive planning and appropriate to the cultural, social, and beliefs context about the prevention and correction of these factors is necessary.

Background Thalassemia major has become a public health problem worldwide, particularly in developing and poor countries, while the role of educating the family and community has not been considered enough in patients' care. Objectives This study examines the impact of partnership care model on mental health of patients with beta-thalassemia major. Materials and Methods This experimental study, with pretest and posttest design, was performed on patients with beta-thalassemia major in Jiroft city. 82 patients with beta-thalassemia major were allocated randomly into two groups of intervention (41 patients) and control (n = 41) groups. Mental health of the participants was measured using the standard questionnaire GHQ-28 before and after intervention in both groups. The intervention was applied to the intervention group for 6 months, based on the partnership care model. Results There were significant differences between the scores of mental health and its subscales between two groups after the intervention (P < 0.05). Conclusions The findings of the study revealed the efficacy and usefulness of partnership care model on mental health of patients with beta-thalassemia major; thus, implementation of this model is suggested for the improvement of mental health of patients with beta-thalassemia major.

Introduction: Trauma is the main cause of the disability of the active population in developing countries. In the meantime, hand injuries are one of the most common traumas in the world. These injuries affect the quality of life of patients.Objective: This study aimed to determine the trend of quality of life patients with traumatic hand injury". Material and Methods:This cross-sectional study was performed on patients with hand injuries in 2016. Samples were selected from 100 patients and through convenience sampling. The instruments used in this study included demographic information questionnaire, health-related quality of life questionnaire (SF36), and instrumental arm, shoulder and hand disability questionnaire (DASH-38). Data were analyzed by SPSS 22 and Kruskal Wallis statistical test. P<0.05 was considered as significant level.Results: Based on the results, the mean age of the units was 27.69 ± 7. 21 years. Kruskal Wallis statistical test showed that the scores of quality of life (42.21 ± 14.27, 3 months later, 58.10 ± 12.88 and 6 months following the surgery, 78.88 ± 8.25) were significantly increased over time (P = 0.000). Also, the handicapped hand score (65.34 ± 17.98, 3 months later, 36.44 ± 18.16, and 6.3 months after the surgery, 3.33 ± 1.29) decreased over time (P=0.000). Discussion and Conclusion:The results of this study showed that the quality of life in patients with a traumatic hand injury after the surgery was upward. However, the quality of life of these patients is low even after the surgery. Therefore, the given authorities are required to have a fundamental plan in this regard.