A5008978847- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Malaria Research and Control
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Disaster Response and Management
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
2012-2023
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
2013-2017
University of Sistan and Baluchestan
2006
Malaria is among the most important parasitic diseases, and one of endemic diseases in Iran. This disease often known as a related to climate changes. Due health economic burden malaria location Kerman province an area with high incidence malaria, present study aimed evaluate effects climatic factors on this disease.Data was inquired from Jiroft Medical Universities variables were meteorological organization Kerman. The data analyzed monthly 2000 2012. Variations assessed negative binomial...
Malaria is a major health problem in many tropical and subtropical countries the south of Iran. In this study, due to importance disease Sistan Baluchestan province, influence temperature, humidity, rainfall on malaria has been evaluated areas with high incidence malaria. data were inquired from Province Health Authority, climatic variables Bureau Meteorology 2000 2012 analyzed monthly basis. Changes factors by negative binomial regression Stata 11, correlations calculated Minitab15 for...
Background and aim: Various methods of estimating the size hidden populations are prone to different degrees information biases. This study aimed assess such biases.Methods: We estimated prevalence risky behaviors using direct, modified network scale-up (NSU) proxy respondent method (PRM) among college students.Results: The sizes male female students were 25.8 29.5. found alcohol use was most prevalent males (PRM: 18.12%, NSU: 8.68%, direct: 13.4%) extra-marital sex one females 3.47%, 0.95%,...
Abstract Background Iran was one of the first countries to be affected by COVID-19. Identifying factors associated with severity COVID-19 is effective in disease management. This study investigated epidemiological and clinical features related less privileged areas Iran. Methods In a multi-center study, all patients admitted Zahedan University Medical Sciences hospitals southeastern were from February 29 April 31, 2020. Demographic, epidemiological, data extracted medical records. Bivariate...
The 2003 Bam, Iran earthquake resulted in high casualties and required international national assistance. This study explored local top middle level managers' disaster relief experiences the aftermath of Bam earthquake.Using qualitative interview methodology, health managers employed during were identified. Data collected via in-depth interviews with participants. analysed using thematic analysis.Results showed that interviewed experienced two main problems. First, inadequacy preparation...
The Islamic Republic of Iran is in the pre-elimination phase malaria control, but epidemics are still a concern south country.This retrospective study presents epidemiological characteristics and predisposing factors 60 reported Sistan va Baluchestan province during 2005-09.A zero-truncated negative binomial model was used to investigate relation between predictor variables total number cases.Malaria occurred mainly southern part province, mostly July October, peaking August.Most were...
Within the years 2001 to 2004, Sistan-va-Baluchestan was only province with transmission of cholera in Iran. The objective this study determine epidemiological characteristics outbreak that occurred 2004 Sarbaz district southern parts province. surveillance data were analyzed, and a matched case-control performed. From 22 October 15 November from 2,242 diarrhea cases sampled for stool culture, 90 positive Vibrio cholerae O1 El-Tor biotype, serotype Ogawa. Multivariate analysis showed risk...
Controlling and preventive measures considerably reduced malaria incidence in Iran over the past few years, which confined endemic areas to some regions southeastern Iran. The National Malaria Elimination Programme commenced 2010. With regard presumption that elimination programme interventions have accelerated declining trend of across Iran, present study attempted assess effectiveness by reviewing status, a 14-year period, comparing malaria-endemic between control pre-elimination phase,...
Background: Over the past years, malaria elimination program has considerably decreased indigenous cases and confined their incidence to southeastern areas of Iran encompassing 28 less developed counties with favorable transmission conditions.Objectives: The aim study was investigate effects climatic socioeconomic indicators on predict risk until 2025 for all endemic in Iran.Methods: aggregated data from cases, as well as, were collected monthly basis each county between 2005 2015.The...
Introduction: Viral hepatitis has been declared as one of the major health problems by World Health Organization. Hepatitis B surveillance system is most important tools for managing disease and achieving targets elimination. Despite its high efficiency, always faced with many challenges. Therefore, present study aimed to investigate core functions in southeastern region Iran. Method: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted 14 experts five counties Sistan Baluchestan Province,...
Abstract Background Iran was one of the first countries to be affected by COVID-19. Identifying factors associated with severity COVID-19 is useful in disease management. This study investigated epidemiological and clinical features related severe Iran's less-privileged area. Methods In a multicenter study, all patients admitted Zahedan University Medical Sciences hospitals located southeastern were from February 29 April 31, 2020. The demographic, epidemiological, data extracted medical...
Background: In order to check the practicality of classification Universities Medical Sciences (UMSs) based on their infrastructures, and scientific contributions, this study explored most appropriate indicators measure size productivity UMSs. Methods: first phase, we approached a group experts who had deep experience in management UMSs ministry health recommendations. second collected information all Iran achievement education, research, care services infrastructures. Having used factorial...
Abstract Background Iran was one of the first countries to be affected by COVID-19. Identifying factors associated with severity COVID-19 is effective in disease management. This study investigated epidemiological and clinical features less privileged areas Iran. Methods In a multi-center study, all patients admitted hospitals Zahedan University Medical Sciences located southeastern were from February 29 April 31, 2020. Demographic, data extracted medical records. To explore risk COVID-19,...