Zahra Moosavi Jahromi

Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran & School of Public Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Is household food insecurity a determinant of weight status in patients with type 2 diabetes in rural areas?

Background: There is mixed evidence about food insecurity and overweight/obesity coexisting, however it is unclear about association between food insecurity and weight status in people with type 2 diabetes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between food insecurity and weight status in individuals with type 2 diabetes in rural areas in Iran.    Methods:...

[ 2 ] - Quality of life in epileptic patients compared with healthy people

Background: Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder that has a great impact on people’s lives. Patients with epilepsy are at increased risk for poor Quality of Life (QoL). The objective of this study was to evaluate the QoL of epileptic patients in comparison to healthy persons.   Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 52 epileptic patients from Golbu regi...