Davoud Pourmarzi
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View article: Epidemiology of notified chlamydia infections, Queensland, 2000–2019
Epidemiology of notified chlamydia infections, Queensland, 2000–2019 Open
Background Chlamydia infection is a frequently reported notifiable condition in Queensland, with the highest prevalence observed among young people. Infection can occur in several sites including the anus, eye, pharynx, cervix/vagina, and …
View article: Why public health practitioners and researchers must stop using the term ‘culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)’
Why public health practitioners and researchers must stop using the term ‘culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)’ Open
The term ‘culturally and linguistically diverse’ (CALD) is used in Australia to describe some groups of migrants. Implicitly, the term defines ‘others’ who are ‘different’ to the dominant normative Australian. The use of the term as standa…
View article: Prevalence of diabetes and characteristics associated with poor diabetes outcomes among different migrant groups in Australia
Prevalence of diabetes and characteristics associated with poor diabetes outcomes among different migrant groups in Australia Open
Background Diabetes-associated morbidity and mortality are higher among some groups of migrants. However, differences in age structure between migrants and the destination countries’ populations can affect the estimated prevalence. There i…
View article: The where and the why: sources of information about COVID-19 vaccines among migrants in Australia
The where and the why: sources of information about COVID-19 vaccines among migrants in Australia Open
Background: Access to timely, accurate health-related information can protect migrants’ health during public health crises. However, unmet language needs, social alienation and mistrust were among the barriers that migrants faced in access…
View article: Prevalence of Hepatitis C Among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Prevalence of Hepatitis C Among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
The World Health Organisation has targeted the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) to be eliminated as a public health threat by 2030. Equitable access to HCV testing and treatment services is important in achieving this goal. Migrants often face barr…
View article: Operationalising health in global climate adaptation commitments: A qualitative synthesis of 37 National Adaptation Plans
Operationalising health in global climate adaptation commitments: A qualitative synthesis of 37 National Adaptation Plans Open
Better alignment of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) strategic goals with implementation strategies is needed to protect communities from the health impacts of climate change. Using the World Health Organization (WHO) Operational Framework f…
View article: Gonococcal infections and risk factors for reinfection: a descriptive and case-case analysis of notifications in the Australian Capital Territory, 2017–2022
Gonococcal infections and risk factors for reinfection: a descriptive and case-case analysis of notifications in the Australian Capital Territory, 2017–2022 Open
(Background): In Australia, gonococcal infection notification rates are increasing with reinfections representing a substantial proportion of infections. Understanding the local epidemiology of gonococcal infections and reinfections and th…
View article: Characteristics of Sexual Health Programs for Migrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers: A Scoping Review
Characteristics of Sexual Health Programs for Migrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers: A Scoping Review Open
Background: Social, cultural, and structural determinants of health for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers can contribute towards poorer sexual health outcomes. People from migrant, refugee, and asylum seeker backgrounds usually use le…
View article: Person-Centred Hepatitis C Virus Treatment In Community Settings
Person-Centred Hepatitis C Virus Treatment In Community Settings Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a target to eliminate the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) as a public health threat by 2030. To achieve this, HCV treatment needs to be accessible through primary health care providers in community setti…
View article: “They said we’re all in it together, but we were kind of separated”: barriers to access, and suggestions for improving access to official information about COVID-19 vaccines for migrants in Australia
“They said we’re all in it together, but we were kind of separated”: barriers to access, and suggestions for improving access to official information about COVID-19 vaccines for migrants in Australia Open
Background Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health measures to mitigate the burden of COVID-19 infection. Equitable access to information is necessary to ensure all members of society can make an informed decision about COVID-19 vacc…
View article: Interrupted time series segmented regression analysis for detecting waterborne disease outbreaks by syndromic surveillance
Interrupted time series segmented regression analysis for detecting waterborne disease outbreaks by syndromic surveillance Open
Introduction Pathogens can enter the drinking water supply and cause gastroenteritis outbreaks. Such events can affect many people in a short time, making them a high risk for public health. In Australia, the Victoria State Government Depa…
View article: Kebabs with a side of Salmonella: Two outbreaks of Salmonella linked to kebab shops in Canberra, ACT
Kebabs with a side of Salmonella: Two outbreaks of Salmonella linked to kebab shops in Canberra, ACT Open
We report two outbreaks of Salmonella associated with kebab shops in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, detected through routine surveillance. The first consisted of 12 cases of Salmonella Agona, nine of whom reported eating chicken f…
View article: “And a huge factor is …, the people around them”: Sources of information about COVID-19 vaccines among migrants in Australia.
“And a huge factor is …, the people around them”: Sources of information about COVID-19 vaccines among migrants in Australia. Open
Background To empower all members of society to protect their health, they should have access to accurate and timely information about COVID-19 vaccines. This study aimed to explore the information sources migrants used to learn about COVI…
View article: Factors associated with COVID-19 booster vaccine willingness among migrants from the Eastern Mediterranean living in Australia: a cross-sectional study
Factors associated with COVID-19 booster vaccine willingness among migrants from the Eastern Mediterranean living in Australia: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Contribution of the Australian field epidemiology training workforce to the COVID-19 response, 2020
Contribution of the Australian field epidemiology training workforce to the COVID-19 response, 2020 Open
The aim of this study was to describe the scope of the Australian Field Epidemiology Training Programme's contributions to the COVID-19 response during the first 10 months of the pandemic, to assist with quantifying the impact they have ha…
View article: “They said we're all in it together, but we were kind of separated”: Barriers to access, and suggestions for improving access to official information about COVID-19 vaccines for migrants in Australia
“They said we're all in it together, but we were kind of separated”: Barriers to access, and suggestions for improving access to official information about COVID-19 vaccines for migrants in Australia Open
Background: Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health measurements to mitigate the burden of COVID-19 infection. For health equity, information needs to be accessible to all members of society to allow for informed decision-making abou…
View article: Australian vaccine preventable disease epidemiological review series: diphtheria 1999–2019
Australian vaccine preventable disease epidemiological review series: diphtheria 1999–2019 Open
Background Diphtheria is rare in Australia, but an increasing number of cases have been notified in recent years. Alongside notifications from 1999 to 2019, we analysed other relevant national data sources to evaluate trends over the past …
View article: Pens down: An outbreak of the B.1.617.2 SARS-CoV-2 variant in an Australian high school, August 2021
Pens down: An outbreak of the B.1.617.2 SARS-CoV-2 variant in an Australian high school, August 2021 Open
Background Little is known about the transmission dynamics of the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among children and young adolescents. We investigated an outbreak in an Australian …
View article: Factors associated with COVID-19 booster vaccine willingness among migrants from the Eastern Mediterranean living in Australia: a cross-sectional study
Factors associated with COVID-19 booster vaccine willingness among migrants from the Eastern Mediterranean living in Australia: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Migrants have been disproportionally affected by COVID-19 in Australia. Vaccination against COVID-19 is a key pillar of Australia's public health response, but little is known about the willingness to receive booster vaccination…
View article: Australian vaccine preventable disease epidemiological review series: measles, 2012–2019
Australian vaccine preventable disease epidemiological review series: measles, 2012–2019 Open
Background Data sources, relevant to measles epidemiology from 2012 to 2019, were reviewed in the context of Australia’s certification, by the World Health Organization in 2014, of the elimination of measles. Methods Data on measles notifi…
View article: Injecting drug use opportunities and reasons for choosing not to inject: A population‐based study of Australian young adults who use stimulants
Injecting drug use opportunities and reasons for choosing not to inject: A population‐based study of Australian young adults who use stimulants Open
Introduction Understanding reasons for choosing not to inject drugs, among those who have never injected before, may be helpful for reducing transitions to injecting drug use. This study examines opportunities to inject and reasons for nev…
View article: Estimating the Accuracy of Wastewater Surveillance for Detecting the Presence of SARS-CoV-2 Infected People in Catchments in Victoria, Australia
Estimating the Accuracy of Wastewater Surveillance for Detecting the Presence of SARS-CoV-2 Infected People in Catchments in Victoria, Australia Open
View article: Inter-Pregnancy Interval and the Incidence of Preterm Birth
Inter-Pregnancy Interval and the Incidence of Preterm Birth Open
Objective: Preterm birth is associated with high rates of neonatal morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between inter-pregnancy interval and the incidence of preterm birth. Materials and methods: In a c…
View article: Successful community-based models of care for the elimination of hepatitis c virus as a public health threat
Successful community-based models of care for the elimination of hepatitis c virus as a public health threat Open
The introduction of direct-acting antiviral drugs provides an opportunity to eliminate Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), however, low treatment uptake is challenging. This research aimed to develop a framework for community-based models for treatin…
View article: Outcomes of a tertiary-based innovative approach to engage primary care providers in provision of hepatitis C treatment in community settings
Outcomes of a tertiary-based innovative approach to engage primary care providers in provision of hepatitis C treatment in community settings Open
View article: Corifollitropin-α compared to daily r-FSH in for patients undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection: Clinical trial study
Corifollitropin-α compared to daily r-FSH in for patients undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection: Clinical trial study Open
Background: The current treatment regimen for ovarian stimulation in Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) patients is daily injections of Gonadotropins. Recombinant DNA technologies have produced a new recombinant molecule that is a lon…
View article: Perceived Stigma in People Living With HIV in Qom.
Perceived Stigma in People Living With HIV in Qom. Open
Objective: This study aimed to report on perceived stigma by PLWH and factors that affect it. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 120 PLWH in Qom, Iran from November 2015 to April 2016. Persian v…
View article: Maternal serum uric acid level and maternal and neonatal complications in preeclamptic women: A cross-sectional study
Maternal serum uric acid level and maternal and neonatal complications in preeclamptic women: A cross-sectional study Open
With higher level of uric acid in server preeclampsia we can expected more complications such as hepatic dysfunction and preterm delivery. Thus serum uric acid measurement can be helpful marker for severe preeclampsia.
View article: Midwives' educational needs and knowledge about sexually transmittable infections in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Midwives' educational needs and knowledge about sexually transmittable infections in the Islamic Republic of Iran Open
This study aimed to evaluate the educational needs and knowledge about sexually transmittable infections (STIs) demonstrated by midwives. In a cross-sectional study in 2014, 144 midwives in Rasht, Islamic Republic of Iran, were surveyed. T…
View article: Midwives' educational needs and knowledge about sexually transmittable infections in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Midwives' educational needs and knowledge about sexually transmittable infections in the Islamic Republic of Iran Open
Midwives' educational needs and