Hamid Sharifi

[ 1 ] - Iran’s Shift in Family Planning Policies: Concerns and Challenges

Iran’s significant success in implementing Family Planning (FP) during the past 25 years, has made it a role model in the world. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in Iran has dropped from 6.5 in 1960 to 1.6 in 2012, which is well below the targeted value of 2.2 for the country. Iran’s success story, however, did not merely root in the implementation of FP programs. In other words, families’ strong...

[ 2 ] - Addressing the Needs of Sexual Partners of People Who Inject Drugs through Peer Prevention Programs in Iran

Despite the fact that HIV epidemic is mainly driven by injection drug use in Iran, partners of People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) have been seriously neglected in terms of effective preventive interventions. Currently, sexual partners of PWID might have access to some harm reduction services at Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) centers; however, their needs have not been effectively targeted ...

[ 3 ] - Introducing "One Health" as an Overlooked Concept in Iran

[ 4 ] - Evaluation of haematological and biochemical changes after short term tramadol usage in healthy dogs

Tramadol is a synthetic, centrally acting opioid analgesic that has the best analgesic efficacy without excessive sedation and significant side effects in the postoperative pain relief in dogs. OBJECTIVES: In this study, hematological and biochemical changes due to short usage of tramadol were assessed in clinically healthy dogs. METHODS: For this purpose, eighteen male mongrel dogs aged 14 to ...

[ 5 ] - Quality of raw milk in Kerman province

BACKGROUND: Microbiological and chemical qualities ofmilk are among the most important issues in public health.OBJECTIVES:Although there are a few published studies whichhave been conducted in south east of Iran this study wasperformed to investigate quality of raw milk delivered to a dairyindustry company Kerman Province. METHODS:Atotal of 109raw milk samples were collected at the time of deli...

[ 6 ] - Phacotrabeculectomy and Implantation of Intraocular Lenses with Releasable Sutures and Antimetabolite Agents: Efficacy and Safety

Abstract Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of phacoemulsification and the implantation of intraocular lenses (IOL) combined with trabeculectomy supplemented by releasable sutures and antimetabolite agents. Methods:Phacotrabeculectomy was performed in 36 eyes of 30 patients who hadmedically uncontrolle...

[ 7 ] - تحلیل پذیرش کنترل بیولوژیک در مزارع گوجه فرنگی شهرستان جیرفت با استفاده از تحلیل بقا

نیاز رو به رشد بشر به مواد غذایی طی دهه‌های اخیر وابستگی به سموم و آفت کش‌های شیمیایی را به‌طور فزاینده‌ای افزایش داده است. به سبب آثار تخریبی سموم شیمیایی، پذیرش فناوری‌های زیستی و غیر زیستی هم سو با کشاورزی پایدار از قبیل کنترل آفات با بهره‌گیری از دشمنان طبیعی آن‌ها، موردتوجه محققین بخش کشاورزی قرارگرفته است. از این‌رو در این مقاله فرایند پذیرش فناوری کنترل بیولوژیک در مزارع گوجه‌فرنگی شهرست...

[ 8 ] - Detection of Brucella spp. in the Sheep and Goats Milks from Southeastern Iran Using Culture and PCR

Introduction: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the members of the genus Brucella. This bacterium is transmitted to humans through exposure to infected animals or via consumption of contaminated dairy products. Cultivation of the bacteria or amplification of its DNA using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are conventional diagnostic approaches for definitive identification of Brucella i...

[ 9 ] - Risk Factors of Human Brucellosis in the Northeast of Iran

Introduction: Brucellosis is a major health problem in northeast of Iran. There is not much data on the association of nutrition and lifestyle factors with the risk of brucellosis in this area. We conducted the present study to determine the risk factors of brucellosis in Khorasan-e Razavi Province, northeastern Iran. Methods: we conducted a case-control study from July 2015...

[ 10 ] - Validation of the verbal autopsy questionnaire for adult deaths in Iran

Background: Verbal Autopsy Questionnaire (VA) is an important tool to estimate the cause of death among those populations lacking an appropriate death registration system. In this study, the validity and reliability of verbal autopsy were assessed.    Methods: The Persian version of the questionnaire was prepared using the translation and back- translation method. In the first and se...

[ 11 ] - Condom Use and its Associated Factors Among Iranian Youth: Results From a Population-Based Study

Background Given the young structure of Iran’s population and the fact that extramarital sexual relationships are both prohibited by legislation and shunned by society and religion, examining condom use practices among Iranian youth is highly important. The aim of this study was to explore condom use and its correlates among Iranian...

[ 12 ] - ارزیابی بیومتریک ناحیه سر اسب عرب اصل ایرانی

    در بین نژادهای مختلف اسب، اسب عرب حدود پنج هزار سال قدمت دارد و نقشی اساسی در تاریخ انسان و اسب نقش داشته است.  با توجه به اختلافی که در شکل و اندازه­ی سر اسبان نژادهای مختلف دیده می­شود، استفاده از شاخص­های بیومتریک از روش­های کاربردی شناسایی و معرفی آن­ها می­باشد.  در مطالعه­ی حاضر شاخص­های بیومتریک نواحی مختلف سر اسب عرب خالص ایرانی مورد بررسی قرار گرفت.  در این مطالعه تعداد 9 متغیر از ن...

[ 13 ] - Age of Onset of Methamphetamine Consumption among the Iranian Youth Aged 19-29: A Cross-sectional Study

AbstractBackground: Around the world, one of the main concerns and risky behaviors among youths ismethamphetamine consumption. Since the age of onset of methamphetamine use is decreasing, therefore, itis important to identify the effective factors on the age of onset of methamphetamine consumption. In the<sp...

[ 14 ] - Social Capital and its Relationship with Drug Use among Southeast Iranian Adolescents

Background: Social capital (SC) is one of the most important assets and a vital determinant of sustainabledevelopment of any country. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and the relationshipbetween SC and substance use (SU) in Southeast Iranian adolescents.Methods: This cross-sectional stud...

[ 15 ] - Sex under Influence of Drugs: A Nationwide Survey among Iranian Female Sex Workers

Background: Due to the high level of sexual relationships, prostitute women are faced with many dangers, including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), fertility problems, drug use, etc. In this regard, addict prostitute women are exposed to more risks because drug use is considered as an outstanding factor in thos...

[ 16 ] - Cost-effectiveness of Methadone Maintenance Treatment Centers in Prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

Background: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is one of the greatest social health problems in many communities in the twenty-first century. Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) could decrease HIV infection among injection drug users (IDU). The main aim of this paper was to determine the cost-effectiveness of the governmental MMT program to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) i...

[ 17 ] - Injecting and Sexual Networks and Sociodemographic Factors and Dual HIV Risk among People Who Inject Drugs: A Cross-sectional Study in Kermanshah Province, Iran

Background: Few studies suggest that social network factors, including size of sexual network may associate with drug-related and sexual high-risk behaviors. The objective of this study is to investigate injecting and sexual networks and sociodemographic factors that might be associated with dual HIV risk (DHR) among people who inject drug (PWID).Methods: The data from a cross-sectional study o...

[ 18 ] - Client-Level Coverage of Needle and Syringe Program and High-Risk ‎Injection Behaviors: A Case Study of People Who Inject Drugs in ‎Kermanshah, Iran

Background: Needle-syringe programs (NSP) have been running in Iran since 2002. However, the coverage of such program among the NSP clients at the individual level was not studies yet. This study aimed to determine the client coverage of NSP and its correlation with high injection-related risk behaviors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Kermanshah province, Iran, in 2014. 230 ...

[ 19 ] - Using Social Cognitive Theory to Investigate the Risk Factors of Waterpipe Smoking among Southeastern Iranian Adolescents

Background: Explaining the risk factors of waterpipe smoking (WS) is very necessary in prevention programs. The aim of this study was determining the risk factors and the prevalence of WS in adolescents based on the social cognitive theory (SCT). Materials and Methods: </...

[ 20 ] - Factors contributing to fatal road traffic accidents in the South of Kerman during the period from 2013 to 2017, Iran

Background: Several factors influence the growth in the number of road traffic accidents and the resulting death rate. Road accident scenarios can be considered in different seasons and time intervals. In the present study, the role of factors effective in the growth of the number of accidents was explored in the south of Kerman during the period from 2013 to 2017. Materials and Methods: In th...

[ 21 ] - Correlates of Alcohol Consumption and Drug Injection among Homeless Youth: A Case Study in the Southeast of Iran

Background: Alcohol use and drug injection are prevalent among homeless youths. The aim of this study wasto identify the associated factors of alcohol consumption and drug injection among homeless youths aged18-29 years.Methods: Data on 202 homeless youths (111 males and 91 females) were collected using a st...

[ 22 ] - HIV Modes of Transmission in Sudan in 2014

Background In Sudan, where studies on HIV dynamics are few, model projections provide an additional source of information for policy-makers to identify data collection priorities and develop prevention programs. In this study, we aimed to estimate the distribution of new HIV infections by mode of exposure and to identify populations...

[ 23 ] - HIV-Related Stigma Among Healthcare Providers in Different Healthcare Settings: A Cross-Sectional Study in Kerman, Iran

Background Stigmatizing attitudes among healthcare providers are an important barrier to accessing services among people living with HIV (PLHIV). This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the status and correlates of HIV-related stigma among healthcare providers in Kerman, Iran.   M...

[ 24 ] - The Impact of Drug and Alcohol Consumption and Socio-demographic Variables on the Age of First Selling Sex among Iranian Female Sex Workers

[ 25 ] - بررسی باقیمانده‌های آنتی‌بیوتیکی در گوشت مرغ کشتارشده در کشتارگاه‌‏های استان کرمان طی سال‌های 94 و 95

زمینۀ مطالعه: امروزه بدلیل استفاده بی‌رویه از آنتی‌بیوتیک‌ها، مقاومت میکروبی نگرانی جهانی جهت بهداشت و سلامت دام و انسان محسوب می‌شود. پیامدهای مقاومت میکروبی بروز مقاومت میکروبی در عوامل بیماریزای مشترک انسان و دام، و کاهش اثر‌بخشی درمان‌هاست. هدف: هدف مطالعه حاضر پایش و ارزیابی فراوانی باقیمانده‌های آنتی‌بیوتیکی در گوشت مرغ کشتارشده درکشتارگاه‌های استان کرمان است. روش‌کار: در این ...

[ 26 ] - Lifestyle of Women Living with HIV (Case Study: Women Living with HIV in the Positive Club of Kerman)

Background and Objectives:  Although everyone needs to adopt a healthy lifestyle, it is absolutely important for people living with chronic diseases like HIV/AIDS to lead a positive lifestyle because these people are more vulnerable than others. Considering this fact, the present study was conducted to investigates the lifestyle of women living with HIV/AIDS in Kerman. Methods:The Health-prom...