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The relationship between motivations of volunteers and psychological well-being in Iranian elderly individuals
Zahra Sheibani , Akram Sanagoo, Fatemeh Mehravar , Leila Jouybari,
Volume 22, Issue 2 (6-2025)
Abstract
Background: Participatory actions and voluntary behaviors play a significant role in the health of elderly individuals. Evidence suggests that engagement in voluntary work positively impacts health, psychological well-being, and even longevity, with these benefits being particularly pronounced among older adults. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between motivation for volunteer activities and psychological well-being in elderly individuals.
Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted involving 496 elderly individuals, selected through a multi-stage non-random sampling method, at comprehensive health service centers in Golestan Province, Northern Iran, in 2023. Data were collected through Clary's Voluntary Activities Questionnaire and Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation tests, independent t-tests, chi-square tests, and ANOVA by SPSS v.26, all at a significance level of 0.05.
Results: The mean scores of voluntary motivation and psychological well-being among the elderly were 180.01±11.79 and 64.72±5.30, respectively. The results of the Pearson correlation test indicated a positive and significant relationship between the total score of voluntary functions and the total score of psychological well-being (r=0.1, p = 0.03).
Conclusion: Motivation for volunteer activities may be a significant factor in enhancing the psychological well-being of elderly individuals. Therefore, it is essential for policymakers in elderly health to create conditions that encourage participation in voluntary activities to promote psychological well-being.

Quality of life in patients treated for oral and laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma in Northeast Iran
Elaheh Sadeghloo, Asieh Sadat Baniaghil , Gholamreza Roshandel , Maryam Ghelichli , Fatemeh Mehravar , Alireza Firozbakhsh ,
Volume 22, Issue 4 (12-2025)
Abstract
Background: Patients with oral and/or laryngeal carcinoma face challenges that can persistently impair their quality of life (QoL) even after treatment. This study aimed to investigate QoL impairment in patients with oral and laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma receiving treatment.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 54 individuals with oral and laryngeal cancer through census sampling in 2022. Patients over 18 years old who had received treatment were included. Individuals experiencing recurrences or relapses and those receiving neoadjuvant therapy were excluded. The list of names and phone numbers of participants was obtained from the database of the Liver and Digestive Research Centre in Golestan Province, Iran. The study utilized the Persian version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire–Head and Neck 35, which the participants completed during phone interviews. Point prevalence (per 100,000) was reported with 95% confidence intervals, and QoL data were summarized as mean ± standard deviation (SD) and median (interquartile range, IQR).
Results: The point prevalence of oral and laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma in Golestan Province was 15.15 per 100,000, with significant variation across counties, ranging from 5.80 to 26.01. The mean QoL score for the participants was 68.20 ± 29.58. Overall, 38.9% of the participants reported normal QoL, while 22.2% and 38.9% reported mild and moderate impairment, respectively. Subdomains related to weight loss and feeling ill showed a severe decline in QoL. Meanwhile, issues such as dry mouth, sticky saliva, social contacts, swallowing, pain, taste/smell, social eating, teeth problems, and speech were associated with moderate QoL impairment.
Conclusion: The findings show that the QoL among individuals with a history of oral and laryngeal cancer was below the threshold. Most participants experienced mild to moderate QoL impairments. These results highlight the need for targeted interventions focused on improving QoL for affected individuals based on their symptoms and signs.
 

Nurses’ perceptions of corporate social responsibility and associated factors in the hospitals of Golestan province, Iran
Michael Alaghi , Mohammad Aref Kor , Maryam Maleka , Ali Moradi , Hamideh Feghhi , Fatemeh Mehravar ,
Volume 23, Issue 1 (5-2026)
Abstract
Background: Nurses' perceptions of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Iranian hospitals remain underexplored, particularly where formal CSR education is limited for academic nurses. Nurses' understanding of CSR-as conceptualized by Carroll's pyramid encompassing economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities-is crucial as they translate organizational commitments into patient care quality and safety. This study examined nurses’ perceptions of CSR and the associated factors.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2025 among 309 nurses from 12 hospitals affiliated with Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Participants were selected using stratified proportional sampling by hospital size with convenience sampling within strata. Organizational-level CSR was assessed using Carroll's CSR questionnaire (20 items; Cronbach's α=0.89; four dimensions; 5-point Likert scale, score range: 20-100). Associations between CSR scores and demographic factors (Age, gender, marital status, education, and ethnicity) and occupational factors (Work experience, clinical unit, and job title) were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Group differences were examined using one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression was used to identify factors independently associated with total CSR scores.
Results: The mean total CSR score was 72.39 ± 13.22 (Economic: 17.32 ± 3.67; legal: 18.68 ± 3.56; ethical: 18.35 ± 3.74; philanthropic: 18.04 ± 4.37). Significant associations were found with marital status (p=0.024, higher in single nurses), clinical unit (p=0.006, lowest in orthopedic, highest in dialysis/management units), and a weak negative correlation with age (r= -0.132, p=0.020) and work experience (r=-0.116, p=0.041). Multiple linear regression showed that marital status was independently associated with CSR scores (β = 0.120, p = 0.032). Compared with nurses in internal–surgical units, those working in orthopedic (β = -0.223, p < 0.001), emergency (β = -0.135, p = 0.040), and neonatal units (β = -0.113, p = 0.037) had significantly lower CSR scores. The model explained 12.1% of variance (adjusted R² = 0.121)
Conclusion: Nurses in hospitals demonstrated generally positive perceptions of corporate social responsibility. These perceptions were influenced more strongly by workplace factors-particularly the type of clinical unit-than by personal demographic characteristics. Improving organizational conditions and promoting ethical leadership may further enhance CSR awareness, professional performance, and the quality of patient care.

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