Information Seeking Behavior in Blind People of Iran : a Survey based on Various Experiences faced by them

Siamian, Hasan; Hassanzadeh, Mohammad; Nooshinfard, Fatemeh; Hariri, Nadjla

doi:10.21276/ambi.2016.03.sp1.ta01

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“…As per WHO's estimate, a person goes blind every 5 seconds globally. In Iran, there are about 124,165 blind people and 463,431 people with low vision [2].…”

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Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training in Reducing Depression in Visually Impaired Male Students

Sefat

Younesi

Dadkhah

et al. 2017

IRJ

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Objectives: According to the prevalence of psychological problems, especially depression in people with visual impairment, this study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of group training of cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing depression in visually impaired male students. Methods:This study employed a quasi-experimental design, with pre-test and post-test and control group. The study population included 30 students with visual impairment from high school and pre-university levels. The subjects studied at the Martyr Mohebi School in Tehran which is for visually impaired students. The subjects were selected by convenience sampling method and were assigned randomly to experimental and control groups (15 subjects in each group). The second version of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)-II was used as pre-test and post-test for both groups. The experimental group received 10 sessions (twice a week) of cognitive behavioral therapy while the control group followed their daily routine.Results: Data analysis was done using statistical software SPSS (version 21). ANCOVA test was performed to examine differences between the two groups. The findings of this study indicate that cognitive-behavioral therapy training was significantly effective in reducing depressive symptoms of male students with visual impairment in the experimental group (P<0.01). Discussion:The findings demonstrated that cognitive behavioral therapy was significantly effective in improving depression of male students with visual impairment in experimental group. The group training needs to be adopted by medical practitioners on a cohort for validating its effectiveness on a larger scale.

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“…As per WHO's estimate, a person goes blind every 5 seconds globally. In Iran, there are about 124,165 blind people and 463,431 people with low vision [2].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Based on the current trends and the lack of effective interventions, it is predicted that the number of visually impaired in the worldwide will increase to double by 2020 [4].Causes of blindness vary from country to country and even within a country [5]. The condition of blindness is also one of the most common sensory disabilities.…”

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Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training in Reducing Depression in Visually Impaired Male Students

Sefat

Younesi

Dadkhah

et al. 2017

IRJ

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“…Moreover, auditory memory and retrieval abilities of congenitally blind people are superior to those of sighted people [39]. Survey results of the questionnaire showed that blind people of Iran are more inclined to use audio media rather than other media to access or utilize information [40]. Similar research was conducted by Kolarik et al [41].…”

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An Overview of Assistive Devices for Blind and Visually Impaired People

Hu¹,

Chen²,

Zhai³

et al. 2019

International Journal of Robotics and Automation

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Across the world, there are approximately 253 million people with vision impairments, and assistive devices have constantly been in demand. Advanced research has led to the development of numerous assistive devices for blind people and visually impaired people (VIP) to improve their quality of life. An overview of these different types of assistive devices such as canes, glasses, hats and gloves is presented in this survey. A FCBPSS (F: function, C: context, B: behaviour, P: principle, S: state, S: structure) architecture of visual impairment assistance system is preliminarily proposed to allow other researchers to design the assistive devices with the good experience and the high performance for blind people and VIPs in the future. As VIPs and blind people may have different behaviour patterns, a criterion for classifying different types of vision impairments is presented. Subsequently, we classify the substitutive senses for visual perception into five categories: vision enhancement, audition, somatosense, visual prosthesis, and olfactory and gustation. Two commonly used feedback forms, namely audition and vibration, are elaborated.Based on literature survey, we also present a summary prospective of the development of assistive devices: add more sensing and feedback modules, use the knowledge of perception mechanism and behaviour pattern as the design guideline and design more reliable validation experiments.

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“…Data collection involved the use of a researcher-designed questionnaire developed based on various Persian and English resources (10,(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21). The content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by obtaining input from 10 academic staff members experienced in information needs assessment.…”

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The Information Needs and Seeking Behavior of Elderly Patients in Educational and Therapeutic Hospitals: Unveiling Barriers to Information Accessibility

Siamian,

Shahrabi,

Balaghafari

2023

J Nurs Midwifery Sci

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Background: With the aging population on the rise, it becomes increasingly important for healthcare providers and policymakers to grasp the preferences of elderly patients when it comes to seeking health information. Such understanding can pave the way for tailored interventions aimed at enhancing health literacy and encouraging healthy behaviors among older adults. Objectives: This study sought to investigate the information needs and seeking behavior of elderly patients in educational and therapeutic hospitals while also identifying the barriers that hinder these patients’ access to relevant information sources. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 200 older adults who were hospitalized in educational and therapeutic hospitals in Sari, located in northern Iran, within 2018 to 2020. The data collection tool consisted of a researcher-made questionnaire with four sections: demographic information, health information needs, health information-seeking behavior (HISB), and barriers to finding information. The questionnaire’s reliability was validated, and the chi-square test was employed to explore the association between demographic variables and barriers to information retrieval. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software (version 24). Results: The key demographic characteristics influencing HISB among older patients included age (70 - 79 years), gender (female), educational level (illiterate), and employment status (housewife). The primary health information needs of older patients encompassed staying updated with current health news, seeking information from nurses and allied healthcare staff, and encountering obstacles in accessing information due to a lack of internet literacy. The most pronounced associations between demographics and HISB among older patients were observed in educational level, employment status, and reliance on newspapers and magazines. Moreover, significant associations existed between age groups and seeking support from groups, family, relatives, and friends in addition to using brochures, books, internet resources, short message service (SMS), and radio/television. Conclusions: Elderly patients often encounter challenges in accessing health information due to their limited internet skills. To assist older adults in navigating and utilizing the Internet more effectively, it is crucial to identify trustworthy online sources and bolster their confidence in using the Internet. Healthcare professionals can contribute to the well-being of older adult patients by providing access to current health news, delivering educational programs tailored to individuals with lower levels of education, and offering alternative sources of information for patients who lack internet access.

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Information Seeking Behavior in Blind People of Iran : a Survey based on Various Experiences faced by them

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Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training in Reducing Depression in Visually Impaired Male Students

Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training in Reducing Depression in Visually Impaired Male Students

An Overview of Assistive Devices for Blind and Visually Impaired People

The Information Needs and Seeking Behavior of Elderly Patients in Educational and Therapeutic Hospitals: Unveiling Barriers to Information Accessibility

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