Zahra Cheraghi

[ 1 ] - Inequality in the global prevalence of HIV based on the human development index

Background and aims: Burden of HIV and AIDS is considerably different among regions and countries around the world. The aim of this study was to assess the inequality in the prevalence of HIV, according to human development index worldwide. Methods: The desired outcome was prevalence of HIV, which was estimated in 100 countries in 2012. The annual report of Joint United Nations Programme on HIV...

[ 2 ] - Occupational health of Iranian farmworkers: A public health priority

[ 3 ] - بررسی شیوع پرفشاری خون و عوامل مؤثر بر آن در سالمندان

Introduction and purpose: Hypertension is an important risk factor for coronary heart diseases and the most common cause of stroke and renal failure in the elderly. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors in the elderly of Bahar city in the province of Hamadan. Materials and Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was co...

[ 4 ] - A Survey of Health Services Cost Patterns in Iranian Elderly: A Systematic Review

Background and Objective: The Hospital expenditures and the growing the elderly population had an important role in increasing the health system expenditures. The purpose of this study was to determine the cost pattern of health services in Iranian elderly people. Materials and Methods: All descriptive and analytic studies done regarding the cost-benefit model of health services in the elderly...

[ 5 ] - Quality of Life and its Related Factors among Elderly

Aims: Considering the increase of the elderly population, it is essential to investigate the social, physical and mental health of the elderly, which is related to their quality of life. The present study was conducted to assess the quality of life of elderly people in Hamedan province, Iran. Material & Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional research was carried out between 238 elderly male...