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  • Ph.D. (2012)

    Health Education

    Health Education and Health Promotion , Tehranl University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

  • Ph.D. (2006)

    Health Education

    Health Education and Health Promotion , Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Iran

  • Ph.D. (2006)

    ealth Education and Health Promotion

    Health Education and Health Promotion , Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

  • Ph.D. (2006)

    ealth Education and Health Promotion

    Health Education and Health Promotion , Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

  • Ph.D. (2006)

    ealth Education and Health Promotion

    Health Education and Health Promotion , Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

  • M.Sc. (1993)

    Midwifery Education

    Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Iran

  • Designing and implementing native education programs, appropriately based on specific theories or modes regarding health problems especially musculoskeletal disorders and drug abuse

    Post Doc: Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran. PhD: In Major of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran .2006. Scholarship: Faculty of Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Nov 1st 2005 to June 30, 2006. Certificated in reading course of 49.711 regarding qualitative research in Faculty of Health , University of Manitoba with obtaining Excellent qualified degree 3.00, A. M.SC: School of Health and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran, 1990 - 1993. Major in Midwifery Education B. Sc: In Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran, 1980 1984. Major in Midwifery. Full Professor . Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. 2016 to present. Head of Health Education and Health Promotion Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran from May 9, 2017 up to May 2019. Associated professor, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. 2011 to 2016. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. 2008 to 2011. Assistant Professor, Iranian Institute for Health Science Research, Jahad e- Daneshgahi, Tehran, Iran. 2006 to 2008. Head of Education Administration , Iranian Institute for Health Science Research, Jahad e- Daneshgahi, Tehran, Iran. 2004 to 2006. Approved Faculty Member, Iranian Institute for Health Science Research, Jahad e- Daneshgahi, Tehran, Iran. 2004 to 2006. Adjunct Research Associate, Research Deputy of Tehran University of Medical Science, 1997-2001. PhD student, Education and Health Promotion Department, Faculty of Health, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran. 2001- 2006. Educational Instructor, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, 1991 - 2004. Educational Instructor, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Sadooghi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran, 1985 - 1991.

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    Study of Teenage Students’ Musculoskeletal Health, Teenage Students Training Program: the Application of Intervention Mapping Approach

    Nazila NeJhaddadgar, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Arash Ziapour, Jaffar Abbas, Ahmad Rreza Jamshidi
    Journal Paper , 2021 February 9, {Pages }

    Abstract

    Background: According to the studies conducted, adolescence and its related health issues are of the most signi cant issues. The purpose of the study was to develop a Musculoskeletal Health interventiontraining program using intervention mapping approach (IMA).Methods: The present study was a study protocol where IMA was used as a planning framework for developing musculoskeletal Health intervention-training program. Six intervention mapping steps were completed in the study. As the rst step, needs assessment was performed by reviewing the studies, qualitative evaluation and interviews. In the second step, matrix of change objectives was designed. Later on, after designing the program and planning the program implementation, the program eva

    Efficacy of Health Education Program Based on Health Belief Model (HBM) on HIV/AIDS Beliefs among high School Female Students in Tehran

    Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Khadijeh Soltani, Fatemeh Rahmati-Najarkolaei
    Journal PaperJournal of Military Health Promotion , Volume 1 , Issue 4, 2021 January , {Pages 182-189 }

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    Background and Aim: The most effective way to prevent transmission of HIV/AIDS, health promotion knowledge and beliefs about preventive behaviors and abstinence is in adolescents and youths. This study aimed to examine the effects of an educational program on perceptions of high school female students regarding HIV/AIDS based on health belief model (HBM) in Tehran, Iran. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed in two girls high schools of region 8 of Tehran by simple random sampling. Participants) N= 465) selected among 9th, 10th and 11th grades by census method. Accordingly, all students in these degrees were selected if they had been satisfied to participate in the study. Data were collected using a valid self-administered qu

    Comparison of Female Students’ Skill about Spinal Care Behaviors

    Zahra Akbari-Chehrehbargh, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Ali Montazeri, Faezeh Moeini Badi
    Journal PaperInternational Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention , Volume 6 , Issue 1, 2021 March 10, {Pages 468-476 }

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    Aim: The lifetime prevalence of Low Back Pain (LBP) in children and adolescents increases significantly between 12 and 18 years old. It is argued that spinal healthy behavior could prevent from this problem. This study aimed to assess the effective of an training program on spinal care behaviors of female students.Method and Materials: The present study is a clinical trial study that was performed on 104 fifth grade female students in district 22 of Tehran. Participants entered into the study after learning about the objectives and procedures of the study and were divided into two groups of intervention and control (52 students in each group). Just intervention group were trained regarding skills of backpack carrying. Data were collected at

    Comparison of Students’ knowledge about Spinal Disorders Preventive Behaviors

    Zahra Akbari-Chehrehbarg, Sedigheh-Sadat Tavafian, Ali Montazeri, Faezeh Moeini Badi
    Journal PaperInternational Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention , Volume 6 , Issue 2, 2021 May 10, {Pages 487-495 }

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    Aim: Back pain is one of the arising musculoskeletal disorders among the children population. The purpose of this study was to compare students’ knowledge about spinal disorders preventive behaviors”Method and Materials: This study was a school-based clinical trial among 104 fifth grade female students. The intervention group (N= 52) received six training sessions once a week and the control group (N= 52) did not receive any intervention. Data was collected using the self-reported questionnaire include demographic information and back care knowledge at baseline, immediately, 3-and 6-months follow-ups. Data were analyzed using SPSS software

    Effect of a Virtual Educational-Training Program on Behavioral Changes Related to Preventing Neck Pain Strategies among Nurses Working in Lorestan Province, Iran

    Zeinab Bazvand, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Sahar Boozari, Shahnaz Shahrbanian, Faezeh Moeini Badi
    Journal PaperInternational Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention , Volume 6 , Issue 2, 2021 May 10, {Pages 510-516 }

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    Aims: The improper posture of nurses’ spinal column during work could increase the rate of neck pain among them. Various studies have shown that musculoskeletal disorders, including neck pain, are very common in medical staff, especially among nurses. This study aimed to investigate the effect of an educational-training program on Behavioral Changes Related to Preventing Neck Pain Strategies among Nurses Working in Lorestan Province, IranMethod and Materials: This study was performed on 90 nurses in two experimental (N= 45) and control (N= 45) groups. In this study, a researcher-made questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge, attitude, and behaviors of the nurses regarding the neck proper posture. The program was shared through mobil

    Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial to improve the quality of life of housewives with musculoskeletal disorders: a health promotion intervention based on a …

    S Norouzi, SS Tavafian, R Cousins, H Mokarami
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    Low Back Pain Preventive Intervention in Clinical Workers in Lorestan Hospitals in Iran

    A Moazemi Goodarzi, SS Tavafian, MH Delshad
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    Development and Psychometric Evaluation of an Instrument for Preventing Occupational Neck Pain Behaviors in Teachers

    Z Moradi, SS Tavafian, SS Kazemi
    Journal Paper , , {Pages }

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    Educational Intervention for Promoting Low Back Pain Preventive Behaviors

    AM Goodarzi, SS Tavafian, MH Delshad
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    Study of teenage students’ musculoskeletal health, teenage students training program: the application of intervention mapping approach to Develop Implementation Strategies

    N NeJhaddadgar, SS Tavafian, J Abbas, AR Jamshidi
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    Psychometric Evaluation of the Short form of Interpersonal Influences Scale for Stretching Exercise among the Office Employees Based on the of Health Promotion Model in an …

    MH Delshad, SS Tavafian, A Kazemnejad, F Pourhaji
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    Educational needs assessment among 10–14-year-old girls about puberty adolescent health of Ardebil

    Arash Ziapour, Manoj Sharma, Nazila NeJhaddadgar, Afrouz Mardi, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian
    Journal PaperArchives of Public Health , Volume 78 , Issue 1, 2020 December 1, {Pages 5 }

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    Background This study aimed to investigate the educational needs of 10–14-year-old girls about adolescent puberty health in Ardabil City in Iran, the matter of adolescent puberty health is one of the most important health priorities, especially for girls. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive-correlational study was performed on girl students through stratified-cluster sampling in Ardabil city. The data gathering tool was a self-reported researcher-designed questionnaire consisting of 10 demographic questions and 35 self-care questions in 5 domains of self-care awareness, self-efficacy, enablers, enhancers and behaviors, based on the reviewed articles and resources. Descriptive statistics and chi-square test, correlation coefficien

    An Intercultural Translation and Psychometric Analysis of 18-item Spirituality at Work Questionnaire

    Sarallah Shojaei, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Joan Wagner, Ahmad Reza Jamshidi, Ali Mohammadi Valadani
    Journal PaperJournal of Research on Religion & Health , Volume 5 , Issue 4, 2020 January 18, {Pages 114-126 }

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    Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, English version of Spirituality at Work scale, adopted from Val Kinjersk’s study, was used as the main instrument. An attempt was made to complete English-to-Persian translation as well as to provide cultural conformities using the Wild pattern and recursive translation method and retranslation phases, respectively. Afterwards, face validity was performed based on 10 experts’ views and 18 accessible samples and then reliability and validity of the questionnaire were examined and internal correlation was determined in a cross-sectional study on 393 health workers. Construct validity was assessed with a sample size of 268 people through factor analysis. In this study, all the ethical con

    Development and Psychometric of a Questionnaire about Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nurses towards Neck Pain Prevention

    Zeinab Bazvand, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Sahar Boozari, Shahnaz Shahrbanian
    Journal PaperJournal of Nursing Education , Volume 9 , Issue 1, 2020 March 10, {Pages 10-Jan }

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    Methods: The present study was conducted in two parts including questionnaire design and its validity and reliability in poldokhtar city in 1398. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Questionnaire was used in this study. Content validity ratio and content validity index were used to determine the content validity using the opinions of 10 experts. Cronbach's alpha and test-retest reliability were used to evaluate the external and internal reliability, respectively.Results: The initial questionnaire consisted of 44 questions. 16 questions were removed during the validation process. Knowledge, attitude, and practice consisted of 14, 9, and 5 questions, respectively. the ratio and content validity index were 0.87 and 0.92, respectively, which is ac

    Factors predicting the oral health behaviors of the Iranian students in the District 1 Tehran, Iran

    Fatemeh Pourhaji, Mohammad Hossein Delshad, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Alireza Hidarnia, Shamsodin Niknami
    Journal PaperBrazilian Journal of Oral Sciences , Volume 19 , 2020 May 20, {Pages e206579-e206579 }

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    Aim: The purpose of this examination is determining the predictors of oral health behaviors among Iranian students in district 1 Tehran based on the health belief model with added commitment to plan construct. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 351 four grade female students in the first district of Tehran, Iran in 2017. The multi‑stage random cluster sampling method was used to recruit students. The inclusion criteria were being in four–graded level of elementary schools of the 1 st district in Tehran, being female students aged between 9-11 years and being physically and psychologically healthy student. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the variables that predict oral health behaviors. Results: Totall

    Effectiveness of a theory-based back care intervention on spine-related behavior among pupils: a school-based randomised controlled trial (T-Bak study)

    Zahra Akbari-Chehrehbargh, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Ali Montazeri
    Journal PaperBMC Public Health , Volume 20 , 2020 December , {Pages 15-Jan }

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    Background Children’s health and welfare have a special place in research and policy in many countries. One of the most important concerns is the increasing rate of backache in children due to many of behavioral risk factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program on promoting back-related behavior as well as knowledge, skills, beliefs, and self-efficacy among fifth grade girls. Methods The theory-based back care (T-Bak) study was a school-based randomised controlled trial (RCT) that assessed the effectiveness of developing a back care training program based on the social cognitive theory (SCT). A total of 104 schoolchildren aged 11 ? 1.0 years were assigned to intervention (n = 52)

    Promoting behavior-related low back health in nursing staff by in-person and interactive social media interventions in the workplace: a randomized trial

    Seyedeh-Somayeh Kazemi, S Tavafian, Claire E Hiller, Alireza Hidarnia, Ali Montazeri
    Journal Paper , 2020 January 13, {Pages }

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    Background: Nurses are put at high risk of work-related low back pain (LBP) due to the nature of their work. There is wide scientific evidence that incidence and prevalence of LBP in nurses working in hospitals is high. Therefore, promoting behaviors for low back health in nurses is essential. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a theory-based educational intervention (PRECEDE-PROCEED Model) on promoting behaviors of low back health via in-person and social media education among nursing personnel with LBP.Methods: The educational content was developed with six modules: knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, reinforcing factors, enabling factors and behavior. Evaluation of the content was undertaken in nurses, mean age 36.50?5.79

    Development and psychometric properties of the HBM-based Substance Abuse Prevention Questionnaire (HBM-SAPQA) among Afghanian students

    Kanali Mohammadi, Sedigheh sadat Tavafian, Mahmoud Tavousi
    Journal Paper , 2020 May 27, {Pages }

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    This preprint is under consideration at BMC Public Health. Preprints are preliminary reports that have not undergone peer review. They should not be considered conclusive, used to inform clinical practice, or referenced by the media as validated information.

    Management Role in Taking Healthy Sitting Posture among Workers

    Parisa Hosseini-Koukamari, Mohtasham Ghaffari, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Ali Ramezankhani
    Journal PaperInternational Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention , Volume 5 , Issue 1, 2020 June 10, {Pages 287-292 }

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    Aim: In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in workplace health-related problems. The issue of Musculo Skeletal Disorders (MSD) has received considerable critical attention. Taking healthy posture has a pivotal role in prevention of MSD. In this study the management roles in taking proper sitting posture in workplace were assessed.Method and Istruments: A Semi-structured interview according to purposive sampling was conducted with a convenience sample of office workers working in Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBUS). Interviews were recorded and transcribed into MAXQDA software version. Content analysis was used to establish the presence of certain themes and concepts within the text.Findings: This study rev

    Effects of educational program based on Precede-Proceed model in promoting low back pain behaviors (EPPLBP) in health care workers Shahid Beheshti University of medical?…

    Fatemeh Pourhaji, Mohammad Hossein Delshad, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Shamsodin Niknami, Fahimeh Pourhaji
    Journal PaperHeliyon , Volume 6 , Issue 10, 2020 October 1, {Pages e05236 }

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    The PRECEDE-PROCEED model is an adaptable planning model that could be served in public health issues. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of an educational program based on Precede-Proceed model on promoting Low Back Pain (LBP) behaviors among health care workers (HCWs). This Double-blinded randomized trial study was conducted on 112 from 120 HCWs aged from 30 to 55 years The eligible HCWs were randomly divided to intervention group 1 (N = 38), respectively intervention group 2 and control group (N = 37) for which the Precede-Proceed - based educational program was implemented and control group (N = 37). The random multi-stage cluster sampling method was used to recruit HCWs. HCWs completed a self-reported questionnaire

    Current Teaching

    • MS.c.

      Principles of Counseling in Health Education & Promotion

    • MS.c.

      Principles of Counseling in Health Education & Promotion

    • Ph.D.

      Youth Health Promotion

    • Ph.D.

      Youth Health Promotion

    Teaching History

    • MS.c.

      Health Education & Promotion in Primary Health Care Environments

    • 2018
      Norouzi, Samaneh
      Designing and Evaluating the Impact of a Comprehensive Educational Program on the Quality of Life of Housewives with Musculoskeletal Disorders
    • 2020
      Habibi, Sogand
    • 2020
      Hoseini, Zakieh sadat
    • 2021
      Yarahmadi, Saeed
    • Award from Deputy of Research, Additional professional enhancement. March 21, 2017
    • Outstanding researcher Award. 16th Razi research Festival on Medical Science organized by Ministry of Health and Medical Education of I.R. of Iran.
    • Outstanding student Award, Faculty of Health, Tehran University of Medical Science, 2005
    • Research Grant obtained from Bonyade Meli Nokhbegan (BMN) according to outstanding researcher award in 16th Razi research Festival on Medical Science organized by Ministry of Health and Medical Education of I.R. of Iran.
    • Scholarship Award for University of Manitoba in Winnipeg / Canada (2005) from Tehran University of Medical Science, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
    • Manager in Charge of International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention
    • Editor in Chief of International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention
    • Principal of Student Reserch Commeetee of Faculty of Medical Sciences , Tarbiat Modares University
    • Member of Reserch Councile of Faculty of Medical Sciences , Tarbiat Modares University
    • Editorial member of International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention
    • Head of Health Education and Health Promotion Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences , Tarbiat Modares University

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