The frequency of MetS was not significantly different from that of the control group, but almost half of the patients were found with this syndrome. This calls for further follow up and appropriate treatment of patients with MetS.

Background: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic musculoskeletal condition, which can reduce the quality of life (QoL). Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of FMS on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and the possible related factors such as sociodemographic and psychological variables. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 150 women patients with FMS were included who visited a psychosomatic clinic at a referral center in northern Iran. The samples were selected in a consecutive procedure from April 2019 to March 2019. Sociodemographic variables, HRQoL score [36-Item Short Form (SF-36) Health Survey], and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were recorded. Data were analyzed using the SPSS Statistics software (ver. 24). The quantitative data were reported as mean ± SD, and the qualitative variables were presented as frequency and percentage. Also, analysis was performed using analytical tests such as chi-square test (χ2). P < 0.05 was considered to be significant. Results: The mean (SD) age was 42.35 (11.73) years. The mean physical and mental health scores were 33.45 (16.22) and 48.99 (18.19), respectively. Moreover, 88% of patients had moderate-to-severe sleep disorder, and those who did not, had a better physical and mental health status [42.7 (14.1) vs. 32.2 (16.1), P-value = 0.009 and 62.2 (16.3) vs. 47.2 (17.7), P-value = 0.001, respectively]. History of depression according to self-reporting was associated with worse mental health subscale scores [44.4 (16.8 Vs. 52.4 (18.5), P-value = 0.007], and lower scores in social functioning and emotional well-being (P-value = 0.012, P-value = 0.001, respectively). Being postmenopausal was associated with a lower physical health quality (P-value = 0.049). Body Mass Index (BMI) reversely correlated with HRQoL subscales (r = -0.163, P-value = 0.046), but the subscales were not affected by the level of income (P-value = 0.644, P-value = 0.170, respectively). Conclusions: Patients with fibromyalgia report a considerable significant impact on their quality of life and impaired sleep quality. Assessment of sleep quality and QoL are needed in patients with fibromyalgia.

Introduction: Depression is one of the psychiatric disorders and is the most common mood disorder. Stably and sometimes unstable, depression can involve and interfere with different aspects of life. By disrupting tasks, reducing motivation, causing anxiety, fear, and concern, depression impairs a significant part of the intellectual ability. Complications of depression have been proven on presence and absenteeism, accuracy in performing duties and efficiency. This study tends to determine the prevalence of depression among employees of Lorestan University of Medical Sciences and its relationship with demographic variables in 2017.Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on employees of the Lorestan University of Medical Sciences in 2017. The subjects were 270 people who filled in adult BDI-II (including 21 3-point questions). The inventory is scored from 0 to 63(0- 13 minimal depression (normal)), 14-19 mild depression, 20-28 moderate depression, and 28-63 severe depression). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.Results: The mean depression score was 10.7; 48.1% had depression. Prevalence of depression was 12.6% mild depression, 11.1% moderate depression and 6.3% severe depression; 89 (33%) were single and 181 (67%) were married; Prevalence of depression was 29.47% in women and 30.28% in men.Discussion: Men were more likely to develop depression than women (27%), which is contrary to many reports. This study showed a significant relationship between age and prevalence of depression. There was a significant relationship between prevalence of depression and marital status; there was a significant relationship between workplace and the kind of work done by people and depression. There was a significant relationship between parental education and depression. There was no significant relationship between education and depression. However, some studies did not report this significant relationship.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 03 No. 01 January’19. Page : 14-18

Evidence suggests an association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its complications in rheumatologic disorders. It has a proinflammatory role and leads to increased risk of morbidity and mortality. The present study evaluated and compared the prevalence of MetS in participants with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Two hundred fifty-three patients, including 68 SLE, 140 RA, and 45 PsA patients, were recruited for this study. Their demographic data, clinical features, and laboratory parameters were compared with those of age-matched controls (n=123). MetS was diagnosed based on the 2005 National Cholesterol Education Program (Adult Treatment Panel III) (NCEP/ATP III) and International Diabetes Federation (IDF) definitions. The prevalence of MetS in patients and controls was compared. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS version 19, and results were considered significant at p<0.05. The mean ages of SLE, RA, and PsA patients were 42.14±11.5, 44.00±9.8, and 44.70±5.0 years, respectively. Based on NCEP/ATP III criteria, MetS was present in 48.5% of SLE patients, 55.5% of PsA patients, 31.4% of RA patients, and 34.9% of controls (p=0.007). The prevalence of MetS was high in patients with PsA and SLE, while arterial hypertension was more prevalent in PsA patients, and lower levels of blood sugar were seen in those with RA. The components of MetS should be routinely investigated in patients with these disorders to make early diagnoses and determine appropriate management plans.