Shahab Rezaeian
Social Determinants of Health Research Center , Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, I.R. Iran
[ 1 ] - Health effects of air pollution in worldwide countries: an ecological study
Background and aims: Air pollution is one of the health problems worldwide. Previous epidemiological studies have investigated the impacts of air pollution on respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the associations between air pollution levels and different health indicators among world countries. Methods: This eco...
[ 2 ] - The Epidemiological Aspects of Tuberculosis in Hamadan Province during 2005–11
Background Epidemiological information on tuberculosis (TB) is required to plan control and prevention strategies and to inform service delivery systems. The aim of present study was to determine the epidemiological status of TB in Hamadan Province covering a seven-year period. Methods In this cross-sectional study all registered TB patients suffering from any form of smear-positive, smear-ne...
[ 3 ] - 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...
[ 4 ] - Epidemiological Investigation of Pediatric Tuberculosis in Tehran Province, 2006-2015
Background: On tuberculosis control standpoint, the treatment of children with TB is not considered a priority as they rarely transmit the disease and contribute little to the maintenance of the tuberculosis epidemic. Therefor this study conducted to describe pediatric TB cases, and to identify pattern of risk factors in non-endemic communities Materials and Methods: The present cross- sectiona...
[ 5 ] - Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) in Children under 7- year of Age during 2014 in Hamedan Province, Iran
Background: The surveillance of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) is essential to improve high standard of vaccine safety, and maintain public trust in immunization programs. This study aimed to determine the AEFI and their related factors in children. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study including all children under 7- year of age, in Hamadan Province, the West of Iran,...
[ 6 ] - Comparison of Growth Parameters, Apgar score, the Blood Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium and Phosphor between Gestational Diabetic and Non-Gestational Diabetic Pregnant Women: a Prospective Cohort Study
Background: Due to little attention to the combined effect of diabetes and pregnancy on mother an infant’s microelements in literatures. This study aimed to compare newborns growth parameters, Apgar score, the cord blood zinc, magnesium, calcium and phosphor between pregnant women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted ...
[ 7 ] - Factors associated with delay in post-exposure prophylaxis in
Background :Although the incidence of animal bite is increasing in Iran, there is no sufficient knowledge about delayed Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). Hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate delayed PEP and its associated factors in bitten people. Methods : This cross-sectional study was conducted in Tuyserkan district of Hamadan Province (West of Iran) from February 2011 to February...
[ 8 ] - Differences among official statistics of mortality rates in Iran
Dear Editor, Death indicators and causes of death are both closely associated with socio-cultural, economic, and structural factors and determinants of health, with all of which being at the core of the planning, monitoring, and assessment of intervention programs in any healthcare system (1). In Iran, the diagnosis and official registration of deaths are carried out by two independent organiz...
[ 9 ] - Survival Analysis and its Associated Factors of Beta Thalassemia Major in Hamadan Province
Background: There currently is a lack of knowledge about the long-term survival of patients with beta thalassemia (BT), particularly in regions with low incidence of the disease. The aim of the present study was to determine the survival rate of the patients with BT major and the factors associated with the survival time.Methods: This retrospective cohort study was performed in Hamadan province...
[ 10 ] - Evaluation of a Workshop on Social Determinants of Health based on Kirkpatrrick Model
Introduction: Evaluation provides truly useful information about the effectiveness of the educational programs. Kirkpatrick model provides a four-level training evaluation framework (reaction, learning, behavior, and results). The present research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a workshop on “social determinants of health” held for the health staff of a medical center in Bandar Abbas...
[ 11 ] - Spatial Analysis and Geographic Factors Associated with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Southern Iran
Introduction: This study aimed to determine the hotspot areas for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) in Fasa city and assess the relations between the geographical factors with CL incidence using spatial analysis. Materials and Methods: This ecological study was conducted in Fasa city, data of the CL disease such as the total number of CL cases and the population at risk from 2009 to 2014. Weather c...
[ 12 ] - Regional Mental Health Inequality in a Limited Data Region in the Northeast of Iran: A Decomposition Analysis
Background and Objectives: Limited information still exists about the distribution of mental health (MH) in small districts. Considering the diversity in cultural specifications of entities in different societies, the current study aimed to assess the inequality of poor MH and corresponding socio-demographic components in a general population. Methods: This population-based cross-sectional stu...
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