Prevalence and definition of drooling in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review

Prevalence rate of aspirin resistance in cardiovascular disease patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

A Systematic Review of Vaginismus Prevalence Reports

  Introduction & objectives: Vaginismus is an uncontrolled contraction of the outer third muscle of the vagina that prevents intercourse. Based on the DSM-V-TR system, this disorder is associated with dyspareunia and "Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder". The purpose of this overview was to summarize population-based studies that reported the prevalence of vaginismus in the general populati...

Prevalence of Burnout in residents of obstetrics and gynecology: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Burnout is currently a major concern among physicians due to their high level of stress at work. There are several reports on various levels of burnout in residency programs due to several predisposing factors. The aim of this systematic review was to estimate a more precise prevalence of burnout among residents of obstetrics and gynecology. Methods: PubMed, Science Direct and Sc...

Prevalence and determinants of inappropriate admission and hospitalization in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: A huge portion of health expenditure is attributed to hospital services. Thus, it is important to use the resources appropriately. Many studies have measured inappropriate admissions and hospitalizations. The aim of this study was to review them systematically and determine the pooled quantity as well as the reasons behind such admissions and hospitalizations.    Methods: PubMed, S...

Prevalence of depression in people with HIV and AIDS in Iran: A systematic review

Background: Depression is the most common mental disorder in individuals with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), and comorbidity with depression exacerbates the disease. Several studies have estimated the prevalence of depression in HIV and AIDS patients so far, but there is no consensus about the prevalence of depression among these patients. Thus, we aimed at estimating the overall prevalence of depressio...