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The Predictive Factors of Skin Cancer Preventive Behaviors in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Skin cancer represents a public health challenge worldwide. Preventive behaviors against ultraviolet radiation are crucial in decreasing the risk. This study aimed to investigate the predictive factors influencing skin cancer p…
Frequency of Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Iranian Elderly Hospitalized Patients Open
Background: Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) should not be prescribed to the elderly due to low effectiveness and adverse drug reactions. This study was conducted to determine the frequency of PIMs in the elderly admitted to ed…
Gerascophobia and its Related Factors in Medical Students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences Open
Background: Gerascophobia is one of the factors affecting people’s quality of life. The present study sought to examine gerascophobia and its related factors in medical students at Kerman University of Medical Sciences. Methods: The partic…
Compliance with standard precautions, sharp injuries, and blood and body fluid exposure among healthcare workers Open
Background & Aim: Healthcare workers are exposed to certain infectious diseases through needlestick injuries and exposure to blood and other bodily fluids. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of needlestick injuries and blood and …
Prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications in Iranian elderly hospitalized patients Open
Background: Population aging is a health challenge in the world and Iran. Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) should not be prescribed to the elderly due to low effectiveness and adverse drug reactions. There are various tools for…
Scientometric Analysis of Articles on Spatial Epidemiology of Cancer in Iran: A Systematic Review. Open
The current volume of studies on the spatial epidemiology of cancer in Iran, with a CiteScore quartile of Q1, is inadequate to guide health policymakers. The geographical distribution of many prevalent types of cancer has not been assessed…
Investigating the status of health literacy and its predictive factors in women with breast cancer referring to university teaching hospitals and Javadalameh Clinic in Kerman, 2021 Open
Introduction:Health literacy is among the most critical factors affecting breast cancer survival. This study was designed and implemented with the aim of determining the level of health literacy and its predictors in women with breast canc…
View article: Validation of Acromegaly Quality of Life Questionnaire (AcroQoL) for the Iranian population
Validation of Acromegaly Quality of Life Questionnaire (AcroQoL) for the Iranian population Open
Background Acromegaly is a chronic disease significantly affects the physical, emotional, and health-related aspects of patients' life. This study aimed to validate the Acromegaly Quality of Life Questionnaire (AcroQoL) for the Persian-spe…
View article: Validation of Acromegaly Quality of Life Questionnaire (AcroQol) for the Iranian Population
Validation of Acromegaly Quality of Life Questionnaire (AcroQol) for the Iranian Population Open
Background Acromegaly is a chronic disease seriously impacting the patients' quality of life. This study aimed to validate the Acromegaly Quality of Life Questionnaire (AcroQoL) for the Persian-speaking population. Methods This cross-secti…
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Toward Isolation Precautions Amongst Nurses and Auxiliary Nurses in Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz, Iran Open
Background: Understanding the factors influencing nurses’ compliance with infection prevention strategies can assist in reducing occupational infections. Objectives: We surveyed nurses and auxiliary nurses in Shiraz, Iran, to evaluate thei…
Exposure To Cytotoxic Drugs Threatens The Health Of Staff In Oncology Wards Open
Background — Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Using cytotoxic drugs for cancer treatment is increased. The hazardous effects of occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs are challenging. Objective — This study aimed t…
Validation of Acromegaly Quality of Life Questionnaire (AcroQol) for the Iranian Population Open
Background: Acromegaly is a chronic disease seriously impacting the patients' quality of life. This study aimed to validate the Acromegaly Quality of Life Questionnaire (AcroQoL) for the Persian-speaking population.Methods: This cross-sect…
A Differential Item Functioning (DIF) Study of the Infection Control Standard Isolation Precaution Instrument Across Gender and Major Among Healthcare Workers Open
Background: Measuring healthcare workers’ (HCWs) knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) regarding isolation precaution is essential for infection control which needs a valid and reliable instrument. Objectives: This study aimed to asse…
Anxiety and Pain Severity in Children Based on Self-Report Open
Background and Objective: Evaluation of the severity of pain in children can help the medical team diagnose the type of disease. In this study, anxiety and pain intensity in children were examined based on self-report. Materials and Method…
The Frequency and Related Factors of Internet Addiction in Externship and Internship Students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2018 Open
Introduction: Internet addiction is a global phenomenon with an increasing trend in university students. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and factors affecting internet addiction in externship and internship medical s…
Unhealthy Lifestyle Predisposed Shiraz Healthcare Workers to Metabolic Diseases Open
Background: Poor health condition may increase the risk of occupational problems and reduces an organization’s productivity. Also, there is a direct, bilateral relationship between occupation and health. Objective: To evaluate the health s…
The Study of Adults’ Knowledge and Attitude Towards Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking in the City of Kerman in 2017: A Descriptive Study Open
The Study of Adults’ Knowledge and Attitude Towards Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking in the City of Kerman in 2017: A Descriptive Study
Levels and predictors of happiness in the south of the Islamic Republic of Iran Open
Level of happiness is relatively low in Kerman. There are effective evidence-based interventions that might promote the LoH of the population, including promoting the level of community health, educating for stress management and improving…
Estimating the Frequency of Risk Factors and the 10-Year Risk of Developing Cardiovascular Diseases in Middle-aged Population in Kerman, Iran Open
Background: Estimating the future risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and conducting primary prevention interventions in the high-risk groups are effective strategies. Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of C…
Physical Activity and Its Related Factors in Southeast Iran Open
Background: Increasing the level of physical activity (PA) is an important strategy for reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases. Objectives: This study aimed at addressing the level and related factors of PA among adults in Kerman…
The prevalence and predictive factors of somatization and its relationship with anxiety and depression in Iranian population Open
Introduction: Today mental disorders are important concerns of health care system in all countries. Among different mental disorders; depression, anxiety, and somatization are more frequent. This manuscript was conducted to evaluate the fr…
Health-promoting Lifestyle among Students in Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2016 Open
Background and purpose: Healthy lifestyle is an important factor in prevention of chronic diseases. The health of medical students is highly influential due to their fundamental role in every health system. In this study, the health-promot…
Hemo-Lymphopoietic Malignancies Surround the Women of the Family: A Case Report and Literature Review. Open
The co-occurrence of different types of hemo-lymphopoietic malignancies within a family provides clues about the pattern of inheritance and common environmental risk factors. A family presented with developing hemo-lymphopoietic cancers in…
Physical activity and its determinant factors among medical students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences Open
Background: Exercise can play an important role in preventing chronic diseases. Given the key role of medical students on public health behaviors, the aim of the present study was to assess physical activity and factors influencing it in m…
Pregnancy Outcomes in Kerman Cities Using Clustering Methods Open
Background: Managing pregnancy complications is a major health concern worldwide. This study aimed at investigating the pregnancy outcomes in mothers and infants in Kerman province and ranking important indicators in different cities of Ke…
Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking Prevalence and Associated Factors in the Southeast of Iran. Open
The present study revealed that men, high level of education, younger age and unemployment were associated with waterpipe smoking. Therefore, we need to design and implement more effective interventions, especially for vulnerable target gr…
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Low Birth Weight in the Southeast of Iran Open
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and related factors of low birth weight (LBW) in the Southeast of Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Kerman province. Data were collected from …
Social Determinants of Health and Attempt to Change Unhealthy Lifestyle: A Population-based Study Open
Background: A healthy lifestyle is important because of its long-term benefits; however, there is a paucity of information concerning health choices among Iranians. We evaluated personal health behaviors, attempts to change unhealthy behav…
A Study of Antibiotics Self-Medication at Primary Health Care Centers in Shiraz, Southern Iran Open
Nowadays, self-medication of therapeutic agents is a global concern particularly in developing and underdeveloped countries.1 Self-medication with antibiotics is defined as the use of antibiotics to
Growth monitoring in children with low and normal birth weight up to two years: A retrospective cohort study Open
Objective: This study was conducted aimed to compare the growth indices in 2 years old children with a history of low birth weight with normal birth weight children. Methods: Current retrospective cohort study on all two-year children with…