Salman Khazaei
Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Gender and Risk of Congenital Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Although numerous observational studies have investigated the association between gender and risk of congenital hypothyroidism, the role of gender as a risk factor for congenital hypothyroidism remains unknown.Thismeta-analysis was conducted to summarize the epidemiologic evidence of the effect of gender on the congenital hypothyroidism occurrence, and also to identify the sex ratio...
[ 2 ] - Assessment of the Epidemiology and Factors Associated with the Malaria among Children in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, South East of Iran (2013-2016)
Background Malaria is one of tropical and semi-tropical and vector-borne parasitic diseases produced by the protozoan parasites of the genus and species Plasmodium. The aim of this study was to assess the epidemiology and the factors associated with the malaria in children in Sistan and Baluchistan province in 2013-2016. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between Mar...
[ 3 ] - Immigrants: Potential Menace for Measles Elimination Target in Iran
Measles is a highly contagious disease. By the end of 2013, 84% of children had received at least a single dose of measles vaccine by their second birthday, and 148 countries had included a second dose as part of routine immunization. In 2002, the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education developed a comprehensive strategy to eliminate Measles including mass immunization campaign fo...
[ 4 ] - A Cross-sectional Study for Determinations of Prevention Behaviors of Domestic Accidents in Mothers with Children Less than 5- year
Background: Accidents are the first cause of death in children under 5- year, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of prevention behavior of domestic accidents in mothers of children fewer than 5 years old based on protection motivation theory )PMT(. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive-analytic study, 190 m...
[ 5 ] - Alarm of Circulating Wild Poliovirus and Of Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus in Middle East Countries as a Potential Risk for Re-Emerging of Polio in Iran
Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious viral disease which is mainly transmitted via contaminated food and drinking water by human feces, especially in situations of poor hygiene and sanitation (1). This disease is caused by 3 types of wild poliovirus (WPV) (types 1, 2 and 3), and immunity against one type does not create immunity against other types. In our country according National Immuni...
[ 6 ] - Epidemiological Study of non-Neonatal Tetanus during 2017-2018: a Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction: Although untreated tetanus is a very rare problem in developed countries, it is still a serious challenge in other underdeveloped nations. However, underdeveloped or developing countries such as Afghanistan focus most of their health policies on eliminating and preventing maternal and neonatal tetanus. The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of this disease in other geo...
[ 7 ] - COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors and its Related Beliefs among Health Workers: The Role of Threat and Coping Appraisals
Aims: Health workers are at high risk of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) and preventive behaviors play an important role in reducing the incidence and deaths of this infection. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors and its Related Beliefs among Health Workers of Hamadan province using the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM). Instruments & Meth...
[ 8 ] - Assessment of safety status and functional, structural and non-structural preparedness of health centers in Hamadan against disasters
Background: The most important demand of people in disasters is health and the provision of coordinated, integrated, continuous, and accessible health services. Effective disaster management depends on anticipating and identifying disaster problems and considering the necessary facilities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety status and functional, structural, and non-structural pre...
[ 9 ] - Preventive Behaviors of COVID-19 Disease and Its Related Factors in the Elderly of Hamadan
Introduction: The elderly are at risk of COVID-19, so preventive behaviors play an important role in reducing the incidence and mortality of this disease among this group. This study aimed to investigate the preventive behaviors of COVID-19 disease and its related factors in the elderly of Hamadan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 370 elderly people covered by retirement ce...
[ 10 ] - Relationship emotional intelligence with happiness and job burnout in nurses who work in COVID-19 wards
Background: Nurses are known as the first line of fighting the COVID-19 disease in the world. The present study was conducted to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence, happiness and burnout of nurses working in the COVID-19 care wards. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, with the random sampling method, the number of 347 nurses working in teaching hospitals of Hamadan c...
[ 11 ] - Serum Amyloid A (SAA) as Early Diagnosis of COVID-19 Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background and Aim: In December 2019, human-to-human transmission of respiratory illness (pneumonia) with fever and sputum was discovered in the respiratory tract, called COVID-19. Serum amyloid A (SAA) is an acute-phase plasma protein that is considered to be diagnostically superior to CRP in pathological conditions such as viral diseases. Therefore, the study question in this review is whethe...
[ 12 ] - The relationship between moral distress and moral courage in nurses working in selected hospitals of Hamadan university of medical sciences in pandemic covid 19
Introduction: Moral distress is a harmful factor in nursing. Ethical courage helps nurses to perform nursing care. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between moral distress and moral courage of nurses working in selected hospitals of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences in Pandemic Covid 19. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 204 nu...
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