Ali Akbar Haghdoost
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View article: Core competencies and qualifications of health sciences school managers: a multi-method qualitative study
Core competencies and qualifications of health sciences school managers: a multi-method qualitative study Open
The findings of this study contribute to a paradigm shift in the traditional approach to appointing managers in health sciences schools. Our results indicated that EDHs and HSSDs should have expertise as well as a balanced combination of m…
View article: Designing a research-based foresight model for Iranian medical universities: addressing emerging challenges in medical education
Designing a research-based foresight model for Iranian medical universities: addressing emerging challenges in medical education Open
Introduction Iranian medical universities are facing a range of domestic and international challenges, including technological transformations, demographic shifts, economic instability, and workforce migration. These complex conditions hav…
View article: Investigating Research Method in Persian Medicine: Insights from a Qualitative Study
Investigating Research Method in Persian Medicine: Insights from a Qualitative Study Open
Research is one of the most important cornerstones of success and always held a specific place in Persian medicine (PM). This study aims to investigate the basics of PM research method. In a qualitative study conducted between July and Sep…
View article: Health Impact Assessment of Household Waste Management: A Scoping Review
Health Impact Assessment of Household Waste Management: A Scoping Review Open
Background and Objectives: Waste refers to solid, liquid, and gaseous materials (excluding sewage) generated from human activities and considered discardable by the producer. The production of household waste also rises with the increase i…
View article: Strategies for Managing Aedes Mosquito Control and Diseases Transmitted by It Based on International Guidelines: A Review Study
Strategies for Managing Aedes Mosquito Control and Diseases Transmitted by It Based on International Guidelines: A Review Study Open
Background and Objectives: Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, seriously threatening public health. Therefore, prevention and control strategies are critical, given the lack of effe…
View article: Identifying Key Factors Affecting Estimating General Practitioner Workforce Requirements with A System Dynamics Approach: A scoping review
Identifying Key Factors Affecting Estimating General Practitioner Workforce Requirements with A System Dynamics Approach: A scoping review Open
Background: The objective of this study is to identify the key factors influencing general practitioners' estimates using a system dynamics approach. This analysis is crucial for understanding workforce dynamics and informing healthcare po…
View article: The quality of published ecological papers in top journals
The quality of published ecological papers in top journals Open
Background: Ecological studies explore the relationships among variables in sub-populations, aiming to generate hypotheses; however, they are prone to errors. We explored two main types of errors in published ecological articles. These err…
View article: HIV Partner Notification Program in Iran: Policy Brief
HIV Partner Notification Program in Iran: Policy Brief Open
Background: HIV partner notification is known as one of the methods to increase HIV testing. Evaluating the barriers, facilitators, and recommendations to improve it can lead to the increased uptake of HIV testing, as well as achieving the…
View article: Developing Scenarios for the Iranian Health System Using System Dynamics Methodology
Developing Scenarios for the Iranian Health System Using System Dynamics Methodology Open
Background: Health systems (HSs) are complex adaptive entities, marked by dynamic interactions among their components. Understanding and predicting their behavior requires a systemic perspective and a comprehensive analysis of their interr…
View article: Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Relation to Lung Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Dose-response Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies
Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Relation to Lung Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Dose-response Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies Open
The objective of this study was to consolidate the mounting evidence related to the association between fruit and vegetable intake and lung cancer risk by conducting a systematic review of prospective studies and a dose-response meta-analy…
View article: History of injection drug use in the month preceding incarceration in Iranian prisons
History of injection drug use in the month preceding incarceration in Iranian prisons Open
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and pattern of injecting drug use (IDU) in Iranian incarcerated people one month before their imprisonment. This cross-sectional study used data from the national Bio-Behavioral Surveillance S…
View article: Dietary patterns and colorectal cancer: a multicenter case-control study in an Iranian population
Dietary patterns and colorectal cancer: a multicenter case-control study in an Iranian population Open
Evidence on the association between dietary patterns (DPs) and colorectal cancer (CRC) is inconclusive. Thus, we aimed to evaluate it in an Iranian population. We analyzed data from a multicenter hospital-based case-control study conducted…
View article: The Future of Nosocomial Infections
The Future of Nosocomial Infections Open
Nosocomial infections remain one of the most severe public health issues, infecting millions of patients worldwide each year. The global prevalence of nosocomial infections varies between 3.0% and 20.7%, with an incidence rate ranging from…
View article: Engagement in hepatitis C virus cascade of care and factors associated with testing among people who inject drugs in Iran
Engagement in hepatitis C virus cascade of care and factors associated with testing among people who inject drugs in Iran Open
We found a considerably low engagement in HCV CoC among PWID in Iran. Enhancing access to testing services for PWID, especially those with limited awareness of HCV transmission and those encountering structural challenges, is essential as …
View article: Methamphetamine use and associated factors among people who inject drugs in Iran 2020
Methamphetamine use and associated factors among people who inject drugs in Iran 2020 Open
The frequency of methamphetamine use among PWID is considerable in Iran. Our findings underscore the importance of implementing tailored comprehensive harm reduction services for this sub-population of PWID. They also emphasize the urgent …
View article: Study Protocol for Applying Trend Impact Analysis in Health Futures Studies: A Methodological Approach Illustrated by HIV/AIDS Forecasting in Iran
Study Protocol for Applying Trend Impact Analysis in Health Futures Studies: A Methodological Approach Illustrated by HIV/AIDS Forecasting in Iran Open
Background Future planning is critical in the health sector. Data‐driven strategies, such as forecasting, assume that past influential forces will persist under similar conditions. Acknowledging significant events and examining their effec…
View article: Correlates of duration between initial drug use and first drug injection among people who inject drugs in Iran, 2020
Correlates of duration between initial drug use and first drug injection among people who inject drugs in Iran, 2020 Open
The transition to injection drug use among PWID in Iran often occurs within a decade of initial drug use and is influenced by demographic, social, and psychological factors. Prevention strategies should focus on early intervention for at-r…
View article: The United States Withdrawal From the World Health Organization: Implications and Challenges
The United States Withdrawal From the World Health Organization: Implications and Challenges Open
President Trump’s 2025 decision to remove the United States (US) from the World Health Organization (WHO), echoing his initial 2020 move, raises existential questions about the future of global health governance. This editorial explores th…
View article: Estimating the cut-off point of Xerostomia Inventory questionnaire score to diagnose dry mouth based on non-stimulating saliva test: a diagnostic sensitivity and specificity study
Estimating the cut-off point of Xerostomia Inventory questionnaire score to diagnose dry mouth based on non-stimulating saliva test: a diagnostic sensitivity and specificity study Open
The XI questionnaire cut point of 23.5 demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing dry mouth in individuals over 40 years old. Results for specific age or gender subgroups should be interpreted with caution.
View article: Cost-effectiveness of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among female sex workers in Iran
Cost-effectiveness of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among female sex workers in Iran Open
The Iranian government does not fund pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and it is not used in Iran due to uncertainties in its cost-effectiveness. In this study, we examined the cost-effectiveness of PrEP among female sex workers (FSWs) in I…
View article: Factors Influencing Women’s Cancer Screening Behavior: A Case Study in South Eastern Iran
Factors Influencing Women’s Cancer Screening Behavior: A Case Study in South Eastern Iran Open
Although studied women had relatively acceptable scores in knowledge and attitude, cancer screening rates were relatively low. This suggests that a comprehensive approach to health promotion, beyond just health education, is needed to impr…
View article: Self-perception of risk for HIV acquisition among people in prisons in Iran: A nationwide survey in 2017
Self-perception of risk for HIV acquisition among people in prisons in Iran: A nationwide survey in 2017 Open
A notable gap exists between actual HIV risk behaviors and self-perceived risk among people in prisons in Iran. Targeted prison-based educational interventions are essential to improve risk awareness and promote HIV prevention behaviors am…
View article: Different Types of Migration among Skilled Medical Professionals
Different Types of Migration among Skilled Medical Professionals Open
The migration of elites has become a major challenge worldwide. In Iran, in recent years, there has been a remarkable increase in the number of immigrants. Migration often occurs in different ways including educational migration within geo…
View article: Quality Assessment of Cohort Studies in Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Scoping Review Over Two Decades
Quality Assessment of Cohort Studies in Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Scoping Review Over Two Decades Open
Background: We aimed to investigate the subject matters and the quality of publications detailing the findings of cohort studies within the realm of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Methods: A scoping review was conducted on c…
View article: Concerns of Women With Breast Cancer During Their Therapy in Iran: A Qualitative Investigation
Concerns of Women With Breast Cancer During Their Therapy in Iran: A Qualitative Investigation Open
Objective: Women with breast cancer (BC) may have dreadful experiences mainly because of the severity of their disease, the complications of treatments, and its psychological burden. In this study, we explored the concerns of BC cases in I…