International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-780215820241120293229321Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan1Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan2Trauma Research Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan3Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam1Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan4Social Determinants of Health (SDH)Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan5Trauma Nursing Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan6Trauma Nursing Research center Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan7Iranian Research Center on Ageing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran1Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan1Trauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, KashanMD, PhD in Epidemiology, Trauma Research Center, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan20241120The hip fracture causes significant disabilities in many elderly people. Many studies around the world have identified various risk factors for the hip fracture. The aim of this study was to systematically investigate the risk factors of hip fractures. This study is a systematic review of risk factors for hip fractures. All published papers in English and Persian languages on patients in Iran and other countries between 2002 - 2022 were examined. The search strategy used keywords matching the mesh, including : predictors, hip fracture, and disability. Articles were selected from international databases (PubMed, Proquest ,Web of Sience, Scopus, Google scholar and Persian(Sid,Magiran), and the Newcastle Ottawa Scale was used to assess the risk of bias. The study has identified several factors that were significantly correlated with the risk of hip fracture, including age, cigarette and alcohol consumption, visual and hearing problems, low BMI levels, history of falling, weakness, and diseases such as stroke, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, liver and kidney diseases, bone density, osteoporosis, vertebral fracture, and hyperthyroidism. However, the study did not find any significant correlations between the consumption of calcium and vitamin D, history of fractures, cognitive disorders, schizophrenia, and household income, and the risk of hip fracture. The results of this study reveal the determining role of some risk factors in hip fracture in older persons. Therefore, it is recommended that health policy makers provide the possibility of early intervention for some changeable factors.http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2932http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2932/717718773

International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021582024112029312931Vice Chancellor In Information Sciences and Knowledge Studies, Vice Chancellor for Researc1Department of Health Information Technology, Faculty of Para‑Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences. Bandar Abbas2Ph.D. in Information Sciences and Knowledge Studies, Vice Chancellor for Research, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Al‑Zahra Hospital, Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences,4Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan20241120Background: Health information‑seeking behavior refers to individuals’ targeted actions to satisfy their health information needs and search for relevant disease‑related information. Nowadays, social media platforms provide a great opportunity for meeting health information needs and delivering preventive education regarding human papillomavirus (HPV). The purpose of this study is the information‑seeking behavior of Iranian young adults (18–28 years old) regarding HPV on social media, a preventive approach to HPV. Methods: The present descriptive‑analytical study was conducted in 2023 among Iranian boys and girls aged 18–28 years. A multistage cluster sampling method was used to select 3840 participants. The data collection tool was Longo’s Health Information‑Seeking Behavior Questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS software. Results: The results showed that Iranian youth aged 18–28 were more inclined to seek information on social media about the transmission routes and preventive measures for HPV. The primary informational need regarding transmission was “I want to know the main route of HPV transmission is through vaginal and anal intercourse?”, and regarding prevention, it was “Can condoms prevent HPV infection?” Additionally, the findings indicated that young individuals sought information about HPV after their first sexual encounter. Most of the information needs of the youth were fulfilled through YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp, mainly in video format. Approximately 85.10% of the youth were satisfied with the information obtained from social media. The results revealed a significant and positive relationship between the health information needs of young adults (18–28 years old) in the area of HPV and personal factors. Gender, age, marital status, education level, history of HPV infection, and engaging is unprotected extramarital sex were identified as significant influential factors on the level of information needs of young individuals, especially regarding HPV preventive measures (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Health authorities and disease control and prevention centers need to harness the potential of social media in meeting the informational needs of youth and providing education and awareness, especially concerning the transmission and prevention of HPV.http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2931http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2931/717718772

International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021582024112029272927ENHealth Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, ShirazHealth Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, ShirazHealth Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, ShirazHealth Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, ShirazDepartment of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, Health Human Resources Research Center, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, ShirazHealth Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz1Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz 3Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz1Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz1Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz20241117Background: A decade after the implementation of the Urban Family Physician Program (UFFP) in Fars province, southern Iran, we aimed to reveal people’s opinions regarding the strengths and challenges of this program, which help policymakers for evidence‑based improvement of this program. Methods: In this thematic content analysis qualitative study, which was performed in 2023, one adult individual of each family under the coverage of UFPP was selected using a purposeful sampling method. Then, an in‑depth and semi‑structured phone interview was conducted with each participant. Interviews were continued until the achievement of data saturation. The trustworthiness of data was checked according to Guba and Lincoln criteria. Data analysis was accomplished using MAXQDA software version 10. Results: A total of 25 participants with a mean age of 41 ± 12 years old were interviewed. Extracted strengths points of UFPP consisted of 390 meaning units, 41 open codes, 16 subcategories, 9 categories, and 3 themes, of which the main themes consisted of proper governance, adequate service provision, and promoting community health. In contrast, the challenges of this program comprised 127 meaning units, 54 open codes, 17 subcategories, 7 categories, and 3 themes, the main themes of which included weak governance, inefficient service provision, and limitation of resources. Conclusions: After a decade of implementation, people demonstrated contradictory opinions about many aspects of UFPP. Strength points should encourage policymakers to advocate more for this program and extend it to the other provinces of Iran, whereas weak points should be used for its revisions and improvement.http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2927http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2927/717718768

International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021582024112029282928ENDepartments of Nursing, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan1Nutrition Sciences, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan20241117The proliferation of digital technology, while being a cornerstone of modern society, has also led to a concerning rise in Internet addiction, particularly among younger generations. This dependency has significant psychological, social, and physical repercussions, necessitating urgent intervention. In this context, Internet Addiction Recovery Camps have emerged as a potential solution, aiming to address and mitigate the harmful effects of excessive Internet usage.http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2928http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2928/717718769

International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021582024112029292929EN1 Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Angeles City, Philippines, 2 Health Science Program, Graduate School, Angeles City, Philippines, 3 Psychology Program, Graduate School, Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines20241117Dear Editor, A recent review article discussed the prevalence of suicide attempts during the COVID‑19 pandemic. They found that suicide attempts are attributed to changes in daily routine due to the risk of infection. This highlights the psychological consequence of the community quarantines and changes in lifestyle.[1] The research argues that hopelessness results in suicide ideation and attempts, and hopeful thinking buffers the effect of hopelessness on suicidality.[1,2] Early identification of hopelessness and formation of hopeful thinking is essential to minimize suicidality.[2] Therefore, goal setting, agency formation, and constructing pathway thinking results in lower suicide rates.http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2929http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2929/717718770

International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021582024112029302930EN1 Department of Psychology, School of Education, Arts, and Sciences, National University, Philippines, 2 Health Science Program, Graduate School, Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines, 3 Psychology Program, Graduate School, Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines20241117Dear Editor, A recent correspondence called to revolutionize mental health services to cultivate positive well‑being. The paper underscores cultural factors (i.e. religion) and the collaboration of public and private institutions to address the mental health gap.[1] However, to fully understand mental health promotion it is essential to review historical factors [Figure 1]. This will allow scholars to observe the trend of mental health services and policies in the countryhttp://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2930http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2930/717718771