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View article: Barriers and facilitators of COVID-19 vaccination among drug users: a qualitative analysis for future crisis management
Barriers and facilitators of COVID-19 vaccination among drug users: a qualitative analysis for future crisis management Open
Given the possibility of future pandemics the role of vaccination in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, it is imperative to reduce the most negative consequences of pandemics for the general public and high-risk groups. B…
View article: The relationship between good governance, social support, and perceived discrimination with mental health through the mediation role of quality of life: a cross-sectional path analysis in Iran
The relationship between good governance, social support, and perceived discrimination with mental health through the mediation role of quality of life: a cross-sectional path analysis in Iran Open
This study reveals a significant burden of mental health issues among Iranian adults. It highlights the crucial role of social factors like good governance, social support, and perceived discrimination in shaping mental health through thei…
View article: Sexual Behaviors in Iranian Working Children and the Correlated Risk Factors: Result of the Large-Scale Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) Survey
Sexual Behaviors in Iranian Working Children and the Correlated Risk Factors: Result of the Large-Scale Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) Survey Open
This study aimed to investigate the sexual behaviors among working children and the associated factors. This cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 1937 working children in the 10-18 age range in 15 provincial capitals in 2019-…
View article: Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among people who use substances: a case study in Tehran
Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among people who use substances: a case study in Tehran Open
View article: Spatial, geographic, and demographic factors associated with adolescent and youth suicide: a systematic review study
Spatial, geographic, and demographic factors associated with adolescent and youth suicide: a systematic review study Open
Background Suicide is a public health issue and a main cause of mortality among adolescents and the youth worldwide, particularly in developing countries. Objectives The present research is a systematic review aiming to investigate the spa…
View article: Decomposition of Healthcare Utilization Inequality in Iran: The Prominent Role of Health Literacy and Neighborhood Characteristics
Decomposition of Healthcare Utilization Inequality in Iran: The Prominent Role of Health Literacy and Neighborhood Characteristics Open
Unequal utilization in healthcare can potentially affect the right to health. Access to healthcare services and achieving positive health outcomes and health equity are essential principles in promoting human rights. This study aims to ass…
View article: Exploring the determinants of health service utilization among people living with HIV: a qualitative study in Iran
Exploring the determinants of health service utilization among people living with HIV: a qualitative study in Iran Open
Background Health service utilization among people living with HIV is vital for their survival and quality of life. This study aims to exploring the determinants influencing health service utilization among people living with HIV. Methods …
View article: Life-time HIV testing among people who inject drugs in Iran: results from the National Rapid Assessment and Response survey
Life-time HIV testing among people who inject drugs in Iran: results from the National Rapid Assessment and Response survey Open
Background HIV testing is recommended for people who inject drugs (PWID). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of lifetime HIV testing among PWID and to better understand the predictors for HIV testing in a convenience sam…
View article: Risk and protective factors related to having a child with congenital heart diseases (CHD): a case-control study in Iran
Risk and protective factors related to having a child with congenital heart diseases (CHD): a case-control study in Iran Open
Background The heart is the first fully developed organ in early pregnancy, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy, so any factor that contributes to heart failure is life-threatening. Thus, it is important to identify the risk and…
View article: Scoping review of outpatient health services utilization among women
Scoping review of outpatient health services utilization among women Open
Background: Health services utilization, as one of the mechanisms of the health system, guarantees a healthy life and improves well-being for everyone. Aims: The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting the use of outpatient hea…
View article: The prevalence of onchocerciasis in Africa and Yemen, 2000–2018: a geospatial analysis
The prevalence of onchocerciasis in Africa and Yemen, 2000–2018: a geospatial analysis Open
View article: Current and life-time alcohol consumption in Iranian students: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Current and life-time alcohol consumption in Iranian students: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The present systematic review and meta-analysis were aimed to assess the current and lifetime prevalence of alcohol consumption among school and university students in Iran. Online databases including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Embase…
View article: Determinants of Language Impairment in Turkish-Persian Bilingual Children
Determinants of Language Impairment in Turkish-Persian Bilingual Children Open
Background and Aims: Bilingual children are sometimes over-identified with language impairment and sometimes their language impairment under-identified that in either case, proper intervention is not possible. Accurate measurement of bilin…
View article: Implementing the six sigma model on the treatment of congenital hypothyroidism: An analytical hierarchy process
Implementing the six sigma model on the treatment of congenital hypothyroidism: An analytical hierarchy process Open
Background: Congenital hypothyroidism is a disease able to cause severe mental retardation and developmental delays. However, timely diagnosis and treatment of infants with this disease could prevent relevant complications. This stu…
View article: The Frequency and Causes of Unnecessary Medical Services in Urmia, Iran: Strategies and Control
The Frequency and Causes of Unnecessary Medical Services in Urmia, Iran: Strategies and Control Open
Background: Unnecessary prescription, diagnosis, and medical services are increasing various health problems in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over-prescription and unnecessary services are the measures that c…
View article: Investigating the effect of social support, social capital, and coping on the positive state of mind of Iranian older people with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Investigating the effect of social support, social capital, and coping on the positive state of mind of Iranian older people with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Open
BACKGROUND: Social resources help to adapt to stress and might positively affect the well-being of individuals with severe conditions like human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The present study invest…
View article: Predicting the environmental suitability for onchocerciasis in Africa as an aid to elimination planning
Predicting the environmental suitability for onchocerciasis in Africa as an aid to elimination planning Open
Recent evidence suggests that, in some foci, elimination of onchocerciasis from Africa may be feasible with mass drug administration (MDA) of ivermectin. To achieve continental elimination of transmission, mapping surveys will need to be c…
View article: HIV testing and its associated factors among street-based female sex workers in Iran: results of a national rapid assessment and response survey
HIV testing and its associated factors among street-based female sex workers in Iran: results of a national rapid assessment and response survey Open
Background Female sex workers (FSWs) are at a disproportionate risk of sexually transmitted infections and they may face significant barriers to HIV testing. This study aimed to examine HIV testing prevalence and its associated factors amo…
View article: Drug injection and associated factors among the elderly living with HIV/AIDS in Tehran, Iran
Drug injection and associated factors among the elderly living with HIV/AIDS in Tehran, Iran Open
Background: Injection of drugs is one of the most serious health problems among Iranian living with HIV/AIDS. The injection of drugs, accounting for the transmission of more than two-thirds of HIV infections. HIV remains a major con…
View article: Outpatient health service utilization and associated factors: A cross-sectional population-based study in Tehran in 2019
Outpatient health service utilization and associated factors: A cross-sectional population-based study in Tehran in 2019 Open
Background: Health service utilization (HSU) is a significant health and political issue. Awareness of factors that affect HSU and the status of health service utilization can help health professionals improve their services. The ai…
View article: Lifetime and past-month substance use and injection among street-based female sex workers in Iran
Lifetime and past-month substance use and injection among street-based female sex workers in Iran Open
Background Street-based female sex workers (FSWs) are highly at risk of HIV and other harms associated with sex work. We assessed the prevalence of non-injection and injection drug use and their associated factors among street-based FSWs i…
View article: Determinants of mammography screening in Tehranian women in 2018 based on the health belief model: A cross-sectional study
Determinants of mammography screening in Tehranian women in 2018 based on the health belief model: A cross-sectional study Open
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Mammography is the most sensitive and important method for screening and early diagnosis of breast cancer. Considering the importance of using mammography in breast c…
View article: Inequities as a Social Determinant of Health: Responsibility in Paying Attention to the Poor and Vulnerable at Risk of Covid-19
Inequities as a Social Determinant of Health: Responsibility in Paying Attention to the Poor and Vulnerable at Risk of Covid-19 Open
To the Editor In December 2019, in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, a disease of viral origin was identified among people working in or around the seafood and animal market. Covid-19 is a causative agent of acute respiratory syndrome. Almost …
View article: Incidence of HIV and HCV in people who inject drugs: a systematic and meta-analysis review protocol
Incidence of HIV and HCV in people who inject drugs: a systematic and meta-analysis review protocol Open
Introduction HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are major health concerns globally. This systematic review and meta-analysis protocol study aims to estimate the incidence of HIV and HCV among people who inject drugs (PWIDs) by reviewing studi…
View article: Determinants of Outpatient Health Service Utilization according to Andersen's Behavioral Model: A Systematic Scoping Review.
Determinants of Outpatient Health Service Utilization according to Andersen's Behavioral Model: A Systematic Scoping Review. Open
This review has identified the importance of predisposing, enabling, and need factors, which influence outpatient HSU. The prediction of prospective demands is a major component of planning in health services since, through this measure, we …
View article: Nongovernmental organizations and social aspects of COVID-19 pandemic: A successful experience in health policy
Nongovernmental organizations and social aspects of COVID-19 pandemic: A successful experience in health policy Open
Background: This study aimed to provide information on activities and experiences of Nongovernmental organizations in Tabriz regarding COVID-19 to develop a framework for effective measures and actions for other communities based on…
View article: Barriers and Facilitators of the Outpatient Health Service Use by the Elderly
Barriers and Facilitators of the Outpatient Health Service Use by the Elderly Open
Objectives: Increasing care needs for the elderly are an important concern for different countries, especially those with an aging population. It is important for health policy making to have knowledge of the factors affecting the use of h…
View article: Prevalence and high risk behaviours associated with HCV testing among people who inject drugs: a systematic review and Meta-analysis
Prevalence and high risk behaviours associated with HCV testing among people who inject drugs: a systematic review and Meta-analysis Open
Background Hepatitis C diagnosis could be a gateway to behavioral change and subsequent decline in transmission among people who inject drugs (PWIDs). We assessed the association between the social determinants of PWID, their risk behavior…
View article: Incidence of HIV and HCV in Injecting Drug Users: Systematic and Meta-analysis Review protocol
Incidence of HIV and HCV in Injecting Drug Users: Systematic and Meta-analysis Review protocol Open
introduction: HIV and HCV is a health concern in the word. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis protocol study is aimed to estimate the incidence of HIV and HCV among People who inject drugs (PWID) by applying mathematical m…
View article: Lifestyle modification strategies for controlling hypertension: How are these strategies recommended by physicians in Iran?
Lifestyle modification strategies for controlling hypertension: How are these strategies recommended by physicians in Iran? Open
Lifestyle modification strategies for controlling hypertension: How are these strategies recommended by physicians in Iran?