Maryam Shakiba
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Road Trauma Research Center, School of Health, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
[ 1 ] - Research Paper : Evaluating the Duration of Hospitalization and Its Related Factors Among Stroke Patients
Background: Prolong hospitalization after a stroke is associated with increased cost, higher risk of complications, and adverse effects. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the length of stay and its related factors among stroke patients admitted to one of the educational and therapeutic centers in the north of Iran. Materials & Methods: In this descriptive-analytic study,...
[ 2 ] - Application of Bland-Altman Method in Comparing Transrectal and Transabdominal Ultrasonography for Estimating Prostate Volume
Background: Estimating prostate volume using less invasive transabdominal ultrasonography (TAUS) instead of transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) is of interest in terms of identifying their agreement level. Previous reports on this subject, applied general correlation coefficient as the level of agreement. This study uses Bland-Altman method to quantify TAUS and TRUS agreement on estimating prost...
[ 3 ] - The Application of Geographical Information System in Explaining Spatial Distribution of Low Birth Weight; a Case Study in North of Iran
Background: Geographical Information System is a new tool in environmental epidemiology that makes the opportunity of visualization and analysis of spatial data. The aim of this study was to determine the geographic variation of low birth weight using geographic information system in order to evaluate the efficacy of primary health care and health information system. Methods: Low birth weight r...
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