Mahmood Moosazadeh
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran | Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
[ 1 ] - Does Tuberculosis Have a Seasonal Pattern among Migrant Population Entering Iran?
Background There are few quantitative documents about the seasonal incidence of tuberculosis (TB) among immigrant populations. Concerning the significant role of recognizing seasonal changes of TB in improving the TB control program, this study determines the trend and seasonal temporal changes of TB among immigrants entering Iran. Methods In this longitudinal study, data from the Iranian TB ...
[ 2 ] - Determining the Frequency of Defensive Medicine Among General Practitioners in Southeast Iran
Background Defensive medicine prompts physicians not to admit high-risk patients who need intensive care. This phenomenon not only decreases the quality of healthcare services, but also wastes scarce health resources. Defensive medicine occurs in negative and positive forms. Hence, the present study aimed to determine frequency of positive and negative defensive medicine behaviors and their und...
[ 3 ] - Predictors of Low Birth Weight Infants in the North West Province of Iran: a Case-control Study
Background: Ninety-five percent of low birth weight infants are born in developing countries. This study was aimed to assess the predictors of low birth in East Azerbaijan, North-west province of Iran. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted through a hospital based case–control design involving 49 women delivering low birth weight infants and 98 delivering normal weight infants. The dat...
[ 4 ] - Prevalence of Enuresis and its Related Factors among Children in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Introduction: Enuresis is the second most common disorder among children after allergic disorders. According to the results of previous studies, different estimates of enuresis prevalence and its related factors have been reported. Combining the results of these studies is valuable. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of enuresis and its related factors among Iranian children.Materials a...
[ 5 ] - Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker losartan attenuates locomotor, anxiety-like behavior and passive avoidance learning deficits in a sub-chronic stress model
Objective(s): Stress alters sensory and cognitive function in humans and animals. Angiotensin (AT) receptors have demonstrated well-established interactions in sets of physiological phenomena. AT1 receptors can play a part in stress-induced activation of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis; besides angiotensinergic neurotransmission plays a pivotal role in stress-evoked physiological resp...
[ 6 ] - Human papillomavirus and breast cancer in Iran: a meta- analysis
Objective(s):This study aims to investigate the relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) and breast cancer using meta- analysis. Materials and Methods: Relevant studies were identified reviewing the national and international databases. We also increased the search sensitivity by investigating the references as well as interview with research centers and experts. Finally, quality assess...
[ 7 ] - The Investigate Factors on Screening of the Breast Cancer Based on PEN-3 Model in Iranian Northern Women
Introduction: As much as the women`s behavior for the premature diagnosis of the breast cancer is affected by the cultural and social factors, the purpose of this study is to investigate factors associated with screening accordance with the model PEN-3. Materials and Methods: The present study was cross-sectional. The samples studied were women above 20 years and the sample size was 1416 peo...
[ 8 ] - تبیین وضعیت نظام مراقبت عفونت بیمارستانی در ایران: یک مطالعه کیفی
مقدمه: با توجه به نوپا بودن نظام مراقبت عفونت بیمارستانی در ایران، بررسی ابعاد مختلف آن در راستای پویایی و ارتقا کیفیت آن امری ضروری است. بر همین اساس با انجام این مطالعه وضعیت نظام مراقبت عفونت بیمارستانی تبیین گردید. روش: این مطالعه از نوع تحلیل محتوای کیفی بوده است که داده های آن با بهره گیری از روش نمونه گیری هدفمند و 17 مصاحبه عمیق و 3 جلسه بحث گروهی متمرکز با صاحبان فرایند جمع اوری گردید....
[ 9 ] - تاثیر آموزش مهارت های پرستاری بر روی کیفیت مراقبت از بیماران: مرور سیستماتیک و متاآنالیز
Background and purpose: Today, the quality of nursing services is faced with many challenges. A review of Iranian studies showed poor quality nursing services. Nursing education increases the level of quality of care, but patients report different scores for quality of care, so, any shortages should be resolved. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of nursing education on quality...
[ 10 ] - شیوع سندرم تونل کارپ در ایران: یک مطالعه مرورسیستماتیک و متاآنالیز
Background and purpose: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy caused by increased pressure of median nerve in the wrist area. The results of electronic searches in several studies have shown different prevalence rates of this syndrome in Iran in different populations. So, the purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome in Iran using m...
[ 11 ] - بررسی میزان آگاهی دانشجویان سال آخر دندانپزشکی و دندانپزشکان شهر ساری نسبت به فوریت های پزشکی در مطب دندانپزشکی در سال 95
Background and purpose: Most of medical emergencies occurring in dental offices could be life – threatening. So, a dentist must have appropriate knowledge for recognizing and management of these emergencies. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge of dentists and senior dental students on the management of medical emergencies in dental offices. Materials and methods: This ...
[ 12 ] - همه گیرشناسی مبتلایان به سرطان ریه مراجعه کننده به کلینیک طوبی و بیمارستان امام خمینی ساری در دوره زمانی 1389 الی 1393
Background and purpose: Lung cancer is a public health problem worldwide. Identifying the epidemiological characteristics of involved patients can play an important role in designing analytical studies. The aim of this study was to identify the epidemiology of patients with lung cancer attending Tooba clinic and Imam Khomeini Hospital in Sari, Iran. Materials and methods: In this descriptive s...
[ 13 ] - بررسی سطح آگاهی پزشکان خانواده شهری شاغل در استان مازندران در مورد بیماری آنفولانزای H1N1
Background and purpose: H1N1 influenza circulate worldwide and affects the world population in case of pandemic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness of urban family physicians in Mazandaran province, Iran about H1N1 influenza. Materials and methods: In a descriptive study, 373 urban family physicians were questioned. A standard questionnaire including different items were compl...
[ 14 ] - ویژگی های اپیدمیولوژیکی، پاتولوژیکی و کلینیکی بیماران مبتلا به سرطان پستان
Background and purpose: Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer-specific mortality among women worldwide. This study aimed at investigating the epidemiological, clinical, and pathological characteristics of breast cancer among patients attending Baghban Clinic in Sari. Materials and methods: The patients’ records (2008-2014) were used and data including age, gender, marital st...
[ 15 ] - الگوی اپیدمیولوژیکی بیماری سیاه سرفه در ایران طی سال های 1392-1390
اهداف: هدف مطالعه حاضر بررسی ویژگی های اپیدمیولوژیک موارد سیاه سرفه گزارش شده طی سالهای 1392-1390 در ایران می باشد. روش: در این مطالعه مقطعی از داده های موجود استفاده شده است. دوره زمانی مطالعه 1390 الی 1392 بوده است. از ترشحات نازوفارنکس هر مورد مظنون جهت جداسازی بردتلا پرتوسیس با روش کشت یا PCR نمونه تهیه شد. داده ها پس از پالایش وارد نرم افزار SPSS 16 شد. آنالیز با آزمون کای دو و رگرسیون لجس...
[ 16 ] - الگوی فصلی خودکشی در ایران: یک مرور ساختاریافته
Background and Aim: Investigation of seasonal suicide might help in learning about the etiology of suicide committers’ behavior. Literature search indicates that a large number of preliminary studies have been carried out on this subject, in many of which seasonal and climatological aspects of suicide have been investigated. In the present study, the seasonal and time pattern of suicide incid...
[ 17 ] - Efficacy of Camellia sinensis extract against Candida species in patients with denture stomatitis
Background and Purpose: Denture stomatitis is a chronic inflammation disease of the oral mucosa, which is specified by erythematous lesions mainly in the upper palate. Nystatin as a polyene, a class of antifungal agents, is one of the effective drugs to treat denture stomatitis. Considering the expansion of utilizing herbal drugs to cure many kinds of diseases, the present study was conducted t...
[ 18 ] - بررسی ارتباط ترس از سقوط با افسردگی در سالمندان دیابتیک; یک مطالعه پیش بینی کننده
مقدمه: سقوط یکی از شایع ترین و جدی ترین مشکلاتی است که در دوران سالمندی نمود پیدا می کند که اثرات قابل توجهی بر سلامت و کیفیت زندگی آن ها دارد. هدف از انجام این مطالعه تعیین ارتباط ترس از سقوط با افسردگی در سالمندان دیابتیک مراجعه کننده به بیمارستان های شهرستان آمل سال 1397 بود. روش: پژوهش حاضر یک مطالعه ی توصیفی – تحلیلی از نوع همبستگی بود که در سال 1397 انجام شد. نمونه پژوهش شامل 191 نفر از ...
[ 19 ] - Methadone Replacement Therapy and Sexual Disorders among Opium Dependent Iranian Men: A Meta-Analysis Study
Background: Evaluation of sexual disorders among persons receiving methadone replacement therapy is of great importance, because these problems may lead to non-compliance and relapse. This study aimed to estimate the effect of methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) on sexual function among addicted Iranian men using met-analysis.Methods: Investigating the available data banks, relevant studies wer...
[ 20 ] - Meta-analysis of Smoking Prevalence in Iran
Background: There are numerous studies and documents regarding the prevalence of smoking in Iran. Thus, to provide suitable information for decision-making and policy-making in this regard, the prevalence of smoking in Iran was evaluated using the meta-analysis of the results of the existing researches. Methods: Data were collected by searching the keywords cigarette, smoking, tobacco, and nico...
[ 21 ] - The Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Smear Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis in People with Household Close Contact with Tuberculosis in North of Iran
One of the recommended strategies for preventing tuberculosis is to screen high-risk populations with respect to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection. The aim of the present study was to investigate latent infection and active tuberculosis in people with close household contact. It was a cross-sectional descriptive, analytical study with the sample size of 668 people from homes with one in...
[ 22 ] - Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Primary School Children in East of Mazandaran Province, Iran
عفونت‌های انگلی روده‌ای ازجمله بیماری‌های شایع در کودکان به‌ویژه در مدارس می‌باشد. بررسی و تعیین آلودگی دانش‌آموزان به این عفونت‌ها در مقاطع مختلف به‌ویژه در مناطق روستایی و شهری از اولویت‌های تحقیقاتی به‌منظور تشخیص و درمان در انگل‌شناسی پزشکی و سیستم بهداشتی و درمانی می‌باشد(1،2). از طرفی انگل‌های روده‌ای باعث اختلال در رشد ذهنی و تکامل شناختی کودکان می‌شود. مهم‌ترین و ارزان‌ترین راه پیشگیری...
[ 23 ] - Association between Anthropometric Indices and Breast Cancer Based on the Data of the Enrolment Phase (cross-sectional) in Tabari Cohort Study: The Causal Relationship or Violation of Temporality
Background and purpose: The relationship between obesity and the risk of breast cancer has been highlighted in some studies. This research aimed at studying the association between anthropometric indices and breast cancer based on enrolment phase (cross-sectional phase) data in Tabari cohort study. Materials and methods: In this cohort, 51 cases of breast cancer were recorded which were consid...
[ 24 ] - Effect of Transtheoretical Model-based Education on Women Attitudes and Stages of Change toward Childbearing Behavior
Background and purpose: Childbearing is of great importance in social issues. This study was conducted to determine the effect of transtheoretical model-based education on women attitudes and stages of childbearing behavior change. Materials and methods: This clinical trial was performed using multi-stage random sampling in 75 women of reproductive age (38 in intervention group and 37 in contr...
[ 25 ] - Attitude of Health Center Staff towards the Components of Patient Safety Culture and Assessing Patient Satisfaction, Amol, Iran
Background and purpose: Patient safety is one of the most important indicators of primary healthcare settings. There is a direct association between patient safety culture and improvement in healthcare outcomes. Also, identifying the factors that enhance client satisfaction could be of great help in improving quality of care. This research was done to investigate patient safety culture in healt...
[ 26 ] - Evaluation of Bacterial Contamination in Clinical Environment of Sari Dental School in 2018
Background and Aim: Bacterial contamination of clinical surfaces of dental units that have been touched or been exposed to patients’ blood or saliva can be a reservoir for infections, leading to cross-contamination. This study aimed to evaluate bacterial contamination in the clinical environment of Sari Dental School in 2018. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional (descriptive-analytic...
[ 27 ] - High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency among Iranian Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: The prevention and correction of vitamin D deficiency requires a precise depiction of the current situation and identification of risk factors in each region. The present study attempted to determine these entities using a systematic review and meta-analysis in Iran.Methods: Articles published online in Persian and English between 2000 and November 1, 2016, were reviewed. This was c...
[ 28 ] - Normal values of neutrophils/lymphocytes ratio, lymphocytes/monocytes ratio and platelets/lymphocytes ratio among Iranian population: Results of Tabari cohort
Background: Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), lymphocyte-monocyte ratio (LMR) and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) have a prognostic value in several types of diseases such as cancers and they vary in different races. So, we aimed to evaluate the normal range of these markers among healthy people to determine the normal value in Iranian population. Methods: In the present study, cross-sectiona...
[ 29 ] - Isolation, Antimicrobial resistance profiles and virulence genotyping of Salmonella spp. from food products in Mazandaran, northern Iran
Background: Salmonella is the most important source of food-borne infections around the world. Human salmonellosis is also found in fresh fruit and vegetable salads. Objective: to investigate detection of Salmonella spp., in Hamburger, Vegetable salads and Cream-filled pastries from factories, supermarkets, restaurants and local confectionery, Mazandaran, Iran, as well as, to assess their pat...
[ 30 ] - The Influence of Light on Apoptosis in Preimplantation Mouse embryos in vitro
Background: In vitro culture of mammalian embryos can slow or stop growth completely. This may be due to the medium used, pH, temperature, or light. There is considerable concern about the harmful effect of light in the laboratory environment. Cell number and apoptosis are useful parameters that indicate embryonic development and health. In this study, we assessed these two factors in the blas...
[ 31 ] - Sexual Dysfunction in Men with Type II Diabetes
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease inducing short-term and long-term complications including sexual dysfunction (SD) which can consequently reduce patients’ quality of life. Given the limited literature on frequency of SD in men experiencing diabetes in northern Iran, the present study was conducted in the city of Sari in Mazandaran Province, with the aim of investigating S...
[ 32 ] - Evaluation of Oral Health Related behavior and and it’s preventing Factors for Dental Services in Patients with History of Drug Abuse Attending Drug Treatment Centers in Sari in 2018
Abstract BACKGROUNackground and AIMD & AIM: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the referral rate for dental services and it's preventing Factors and oral Health related behavior in people with history of drug abuse referred to drug rehabilitation centers in the city of Sari. Material & methods: This was a cross-sectional study. 120 people with history of drug abuse referred to drug...
[ 33 ] - Promotion of the Board of Trustees of Universities of Medical Sciences in Iran from the Viewpoint of Experts
Promotion of the Board of Trustees of Universities of Medical Sciences in Iran from the Viewpoint of Experts Hosein Jalahi1, Abasalt Khorasani2*, Mohammad Yamani Douzi Sorkhabi3 1Assistant Professor, Education Development Center (EDC), Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran 2Associate Professor, Department of Higher Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Shahid Beheshti U...
[ 34 ] - Outbreak of Hepatitis A in a Region in Mazandaran Province
Background and purpose: Acute viral hepatitis is one of the world's health problems today. An outbreak of hepatitis A virus occurred in a rural area in Mazandaran province, north of Iran, 2019. This research aimed at examining this outbreak in detail in order to study the epidemiological and economic burden, and the possible source of pollution. Materials and methods: This descriptive case...
[ 35 ] - Effects of Early Family-centered Sensory Stimulation on Disability and Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients
Background and purpose: Stroke is the most common and debilitating neurologic lesion in adults. Early family-centered stimulation have positive outcomes in stroke patients. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of early family-centered sensory stimulation on restoring function and recognition in stroke patients. Materials and methods: A clinical trial was done in 60 patients...
[ 36 ] - Epidemiologic Characteristics of Periapical Lesions in Biopsy Samples, Mazandaran, Iran 2012-2017
Background and purpose: Periapical diseases are the result of untreated pulpitis or inadequate treatment of root canals. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of different periapical lesions according to demographic variables in patients attending the departments of oral pathology in Mazandaran province, Iran 2012 to 2017. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive stu...
[ 37 ] - Comparing Pharyngeal Airway Dimensions in Cephalograms of Patients with Different Skeletal Patterns
Background and purpose: Respiratory function of patients is a major part of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. It is affected by the dimensions of the pharyngeal airway. In this study, these dimensions were compared in patients with different skeletal patterns. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was performed studying the cephalograms of pa...
[ 38 ] - Design and Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Hysterectomy Women's Educational Needs Questionnaire (HWENQ)
Background & Aim: Despite that hysterectomy is the second gynecological surgery and providing the necessary information about this surgery will help womenchr('39')s positive perceptions of health care experiences, there is no comprehensive tool for examining the educational needs of women with hysterectomy. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of designing and psychometric ev...
[ 39 ] - Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratios in COVID-19 Patients and Control Group and Relationship with Disease Prognosis
Background: The present study aimed to compare the complete blood count (CBC) indices between COVID-19 patients and the control group, and assess the relationship of these indices with COVID-19 prognosis given the role of complete blood counts in the COVID-19 prognosis. Methods: COVID-19 patients (confirmed by PCR or CT-Scan) who visited Imam Hospital in Sari were selected in this case-control...
[ 40 ] - Frequency and Epidemiologic Characteristics of Accidents in Children Attending Sari Bouali Hospital, 2017
Background and purpose: Accidents are among the main causes of mortality in children. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and epidemiologic characteristics of injuries in children attending an emergency department in Sari, north of Iran. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, the records of children under 16 years of age attending Sari Bouali Hospital (2017)...
[ 41 ] - Incidence and Severity of COVID-19 in Hospital Staff and Their Relationship with Influenza Vaccination in Mazandaran Province, 2020
Background and purpose: Protecting healthcare workers on the front line of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is very important. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of COVID-19 in hospital staff and its relationship with influenza vaccine in 2020. Materials and methods: A descriptive-analytical study was performed in 4446 staff working in public hospitals in Mazandaran prov...
[ 42 ] - Association between Platelet Indices and Diabetes Mellitus in Tabari Cohort Population
Background and purpose: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder. There are reports on the association between platelet indices and chronic diseases. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between platelet indices and diabetes mellitus in a large-scale population based cohort study. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, we utilized data collected from Tabari C...
[ 43 ] - Estimating the Relationship between Serum Electrolytes and COVID-19: A systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background and purpose: There are controversies on the association between electrolytes and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its severity. Studies on these issues may help in resolving ambiguities. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between electrolyte indices and being infected with COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms using a meta-analysis. Materials and method...
[ 44 ] - Association between Red Cell Distribution Width and Hypertension in Tabari Cohort Population: A Case-control Study
Background and purpose: Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) is a parameter that measures changes in red blood cell size reported in a complete blood count test. In this study, we aimed to identify the association between RDW and hypertension in Tabari cohort population. Materials and methods: In this case-control study, case group included all patients with hypertension (n= 2281) participating ...
[ 45 ] - Admission Rate and Factors Associated with COVID-19 Disease in Children Attending the Emergency Department in Hospitals Affiliated to Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2019-2020
Background and purpose: Coronavirus (COVID-19) in children includes 1 to 5% of all cases but child mortality due to the disease is rare. The aim of this study was to determine the admission rate and factors associated with Covid-19 disease in children to better understand and control the disease. Materials and methods: In a descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study 594 samples were se...
[ 46 ] - Prevalence of Chronic Periodontitis in Patients with Esophageal, Gastric, and Colorectal Cancer
Background and purpose: Systemic conditions, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease are associated with periodontal disease. Recent studies suggested a link between periodontitis and gastrointestinal cancers. Due to the importance of this issue, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of chronic periodontitis in patients suffering from gastric, esophageal, and colorectal cancers attendi...
[ 47 ] - Co-morbidity of Diabetes and Tuberculosis Can Affect the Results of Treatment; A Case Control Study in Iran
Background and Purpose: Several evidences have shown some synergistic effect of diabetes co-morbidity on the tuberculosis (TB) treatment results, while some other studies have not found such associations. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between TB-diabetes co-morbidity and outcomes of TB treatment. Materials and Methods: The research population in this case control study were ...
[ 48 ] - Serum Levels of Minerals and Vitamins in Women of Reproductive Age with/without COVID-19: A Case-Control Study
Background and purpose: Vitamins and minerals play an important role in boosting the immune system, and their poor condition in the body leads to reduced resistance to infections such as COVID-19. In the present study, we aimed at examining and comparing the levels of minerals (iron, zinc, copper, and magnesium) and vitamins (B12, D) in women of reproductive age with COVID-19 and healthy women...
[ 49 ] - Comparing Oral Health Related Quality of Life Between Patients with Thyroid Disorders and Healthy Individuals
Background and purpose: Thyroid gland disorders are the second most common disorders of the endocrine system which can affect oral health and patients' health-related quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) in patients with thyroid disorders. Materials and methods: In this case-control study, 43 patients and 43 healthy people wer...
[ 50 ] - Designing and Determining the Validity and Reliability of a Questionnaire to Assess Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Healthcare Workers about Dengue in Mazandaran Province, North of Iran
Background and purpose: The knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of healthcare workers are important to reduce the transmission and burden of dengue. There is no standard tool to assess KAP of healthcare workers about dengue in Mazandaran Province, Iran, so this study was conducted to design and assess the validity and reliability of a questionnaire in Persian assessing KAP of healthcare wor...
[ 51 ] - Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of 2 to 5-Year-Old Children in Iran
Background and Aim: Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) and dental caries are among the prevalent oral health issues in preschool children that can lead to psychosocial and physical complications. Therefore, it is crucial to assess their effects on children’s oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This study aimed to assess the effect of oral health status on OHRQoL of 2- to 5-year-old child...