A5023689415- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Health Care Issues
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Disaster Response and Management
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2015-2025
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
2022
University of Tehran
2022
Weatherford College
2020
National Institute of Infectious Diseases
2019
Iranian Orthopedic Association
2014
Abstract Aim: The primary objective of this study is to assess the workload situation within Iran’s healthcare (PHC) sector, with an emphasis on identifying workforce needs and ascertaining any existing shortages or surpluses. Background: Over past four decades, establishment PHC in Iran has been a significant accomplishment for country’s system. places substantial importance achieving universal health coverage through PHC, aligning global goals, acknowledging critical role human resources...
In line with Iran's Comprehensive Health Sector Road Map, the National Institute of Research at Tehran University Medical Sciences developed 2012-2025 road map Disaster Management (DHM), including goals and objectives, strategies, activities related prerequisites. This article presents process results this mapping project.The project started an expanded literature review followed by stakeholder analysis to assess level interest impact organizations DHM; STEEP.V methodology define...
Following his inauguration in late 2013, President Rouhani aimed to boost quality and equity the health care delivery system. To fulfill this aim, a set of interventions, called Health Transformation Plan (HTP), were implemented. So far, it has been heated debate whether HTP breathes spirit new reform. targeted long-standing historical deficits Iranian system as well urgent problems, both which have been, some extent, resolved. decrease Out-Of-Pocket (OOP) expenditures, presented financing...
Summary Purpose In 2014, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched Health Transformation Plan (HTP), with goal achieving universal health coverage (UHC) through improved financial protection and access to high‐quality services among Iranian households. We aimed investigate impact HTP on level pattern out‐of‐pocket (OOP) payments for care. Methods Using data from two rounds (2013 2016) Statistics Centre's Household Expenditure Income Survey (HEIS), collected before after implementation HTP, we...
Monitoring and evaluation of health system reforms are essential to ensure the achievement their objectives. The latest heath sector reform in Islamic Republic Iran, namely, Health Transformation Plan (HTP), was launched 2014 country is embarking on HTP achieve universal coverage (UHC).The study aimed develop most appropriate monitoring framework for accordance with national global goals priorities, identify data gaps its evaluation.A case evidence-based approach applied framework. model...
Protecting people against the financial consequences of health-care payments is a key objective health systems.We carried out descriptive analysis changes in spending associated with implementation latest sector reform Islamic Republic Iran, Health Transformation Plan (HTP).The study relied on 2 rounds data from Household Expenditure and Income Survey (2014 2015). Key indicators protection expenditure were estimated. The Kakwani index was used for out-of-pocket (OOP) to measure degree...
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This study compared the vaccination coverage rate (VCR) in children under 5 years old Nasiriyah, Iraq before and during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.This cross-sectional was conducted city of Nasiriyah southeastern Iraq, with data collected from 79 primary healthcare facilities. evaluated VCR 3 periods (2018, 2019, 2020) using multi-level random sampling. Pertinent were extracted records 598 for Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG); pentavalent 1, 2, 3; measles; activated oral...
Objective . This Study was conducted after a diarrhea outbreak that occurred in Yazd Province, Iran. The aim of the study to compare knowledge, attitude, practice, and other risk factors affected communities regarding (the cities Zarch, Meybod, Ardakan) nonaffected Taft). Methods A practice (KAP) survey from August September 2013 enrolling 505 subjects who were referred health centers anonymously during epidemic. questionnaire included following four parts: (a) general characteristics such...
To investigate the incidence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Iranians vaccinated with either AZD1222 Vaxzevria, CovIran® vaccine, SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (Vero Cell), Inactivated (lnCoV) or Sputnik V.We enrolled individuals 18 years older receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine dose between April 2021 January 2022 seven Iranian cities. Participants completed weekly follow-up surveys for 17 weeks (25 AZD1222) to report status hospitalization. We used Cox...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the health status Iranians following sustainable development goals' (SDGs) introduction and recent reform implementation in Iran compare with those Middle East North Africa region (MENA) global average.This comparative used secondary data investigate socio-demographic indicators. sources included census, population-based surveys death registries. Global regional indicators were obtained from international databases including WHO, World Bank Institute for...
The aim of the study was to evaluate potential risk factors children mortality between 1-59 months age.This nested case-control conducted among born from June 1999 March 2009 in rural areas Shahroud, located central region Iran using health care visit reports and follow-up data available household records.MORTALITY WAS SIGNIFICANTLY ASSOCIATED WITH BREASTFEEDING DURATION (OR: 0.87, 95% CI: 0.81-0.93), total visits 0.90, 0.83-0.98) low birth weight (LBW) 7.38, 1.37-39.67).In our study, a...
Abstract Background Desired health outcomes are more achievable through strong Primary Health Care (PHC). Using comprehensive and scientific tools, decision-makers guided to formulate better PHC reforms policies. This study introduces a sub-national framework based on the World Organization (WHO) proposed frameworks for performance measurement. Method By mixed-method qualitative approach, Iranian Measurement Framework (PHCMF) was developed review of WHO’s measurement conceptual (for...
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased awareness of the need for high-quality and timely evidence to support policy- decision-making in emergency situations.To describe experiences National Institute Health Research (NIHR), Islamic Republic Iran, adopting evidence-informed policymaking during pandemic.During pandemic, NIHR institutionalized a rapid response system that was backed up by decision-making. Activities included establishment preparedness management committee, gathering providing...