Kalteh, EA

Golestan University of Medical Sciences

[ 1 ] - The Study of Self-care and Related Factors in the Elderly with Chronic Diseases in 2018

Background & objectives: As people become older, the risk of life with chronic diseases increases, limiting the physical and mental activity of the elderly people and leads to a decline in quality of life. The World Health Organization recommends promoting of self-care for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the level of self-care and related...

[ 2 ] - THE BURDEN OF PREMATURE MORTALITY DUE TO COLORECTAL CANCER IN GOLESTAN PROVINCE FROM 2011 – 2015: A SEQUENTIAL CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background & Aims: The burden of premature mortality is used to prioritize health problems. The purpose of this study was to estimate the burden of premature mortality due to colorectal cancer in Golestan from 2011 – 2015. Materials & Methods: In this sequential cross-sectional study, based on the province mortality registration data and standard expected years of life lost (SEYLL), the burden...

[ 3 ] - Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Diabetic Patients Living in Rural Areas of Northern Iran in 2016

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic bacterial infection. Simultaneous onset of diabetes and TB can interfere with the treatment and control of TB.  Objective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of TB in diabetic patients living in rural areas of northern Iran. Materials and Methods: Participants were 925 diabetic patients living in rural areas of Kordkuy County, Golestan, Ir...