Abbas Etminan

[ 1 ] - The Frequency of Resistance to Synthetic Erythropoietin and Its Risk Factors among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients in Kerman

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of resistance to synthetic erythropoietin and factors affecting it among chronic hemodialysis patients in Kerman/ Iran. Methods: This cross- sectional study was performed on chronic hemodialysis patients of three hemodialysis centers in Kerman, Iran during 3 successive months in the summer of 201...

[ 2 ] - Cost-effectiveness analysis of dialysis and kidney transplant in patients with renal impairment using disability adjusted life years in Iran

Background: This cross-sectional study was conducted to compare the cost-effectiveness of three therapeutic methods of long-term hemodialysis, kidney transplant from a living person and kidney transplant from a cadaver utilizing Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY) using data from the records of patients referred to Afzalipour Hospital of Kerman in 2012.   Methods: This cross-sectional...

[ 3 ] - Estimation of the prevalence of chronic kidney disease: The results of a model based estimation in Kerman, Iran

Background: Chronic kidney disease is asymptomatic until its last stages and though it is increasing globally, we are faced with paucity of a population-based model to assess this disease, particularly in developing countries. Therefore, the aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and trends of CKD according to a new estimation method.   Methods: Using multiplier method, we est...

[ 4 ] - The Association between the Prevalence of Transfusion Transmitted Infections and Characteristics of Infected Blood Donors in Kerman, Iran

Background:Nowadays, one of the main challenges of the blood transfusion organization is the procurement, distribution, and monitoring of the appropriate use of blood and its products. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Transfusion Transmitted Infections (TTIs) including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV+), hepatitis B virus (HBV+), and hepati...

[ 5 ] - Investigating the Effect of Educational Text Messages on Self-Care in Hypertensive Patients in a Hypertension Clinic in Kerman

Introduction: Self-care in chronic diseases implies the study and control of disease symptoms, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and daily functioning. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of educational text messages on self-care in hypertensive patients in one of the hypertension clinics in Kerman in 2020. Method: The statistical population of this quasi-experimental study...

[ 6 ] - Investigating the Effect of Educational Text Messages on Self-Care in Hypertensive Patients in a Hypertension Clinic in Kerman

Introduction: Self-care in chronic diseases implies the study and control of disease symptoms, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and daily functioning. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of educational text messages on self-care in hypertensive patients in one of the hypertension clinics in Kerman in 2020. Method: The statistical population of this quasi-experimental study...