Exploring the barriers and facilitators of helmet use among motorcyclists: A qualitative study.

Objective: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) have been identified as a major public health problem worldwide. Motorcyclists are one of the most vulnerable groups in terms of injuries and fatalities in road traffic crashes. Not using a helmet and head and neck injuries are the main causes of death and disability among them.

The Factor Structure and Generalizability of the Iranian Socioeconomic Status (SES) Questionnaire Administered in a Nationally Divergent Population.

Background: Measuring socioeconomic status (SES) as an independent variable is challenging, especially in epidemiological and social studies. This issue is more critical in large-scale studies on the national level. The present study aimed to extensively evaluate the validity and reliability of the Iranian SES questionnaire.

Seat belt use among rural non-drivers: the role of demographic and traffic-related variables.

Background: The rate of seat belt use in rural societies is less than in urban societies. The present study aimed to determine the effect of demographic and traffic-related variables on seat belt use among rural non-drivers based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB).

Methods: This study was conducted among 450 non-drivers in the rural areas of Hashtroud district in Iran.

The effect of intervention programs on road traffic injury prevention among adolescents and young people: a systematic review.

Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a significant cause of death and disability among young people worldwide. Programs that use injury prevention strategies have been shown to effectively reduce the number of injuries. This systematic review aims to present the available evidence on the effectiveness of intervention programs in preventing RTIs among adolescents and young adults.

Prediction of Helmet Use Behavior among Motorcyclists Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior.

Background: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are one of the most critical factors that endanger human health. More specifically, head and neck injuries are the main causes of deaths and disabilities among motorcyclists. This study aimed to investigate the predictive factors of helmet use behavior among motorcyclists based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB).

Prediction of Seat Belt Use Behavior among Adolescents Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior.

Background: Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) are the important causes of unintentional injuries and deaths. In this respect, seat belt wearing is an influential factor in reducing the mortality and severity of road traffic injuries. The rate of seat belt use among is lower adolescents, compared to adults.

Evaluation of a web-based randomized controlled trial educational intervention based on media literacy on preventing substance abuse among college students, applying the integrated social marketing approach: a study protocol.

Background: Substance abuse is the actual psychosocial harm, especially in young people confronted with content marketing in nowadays media environment, a risk factor for experiencing substance abuse. Based on the literature review, education designed based on the cognitive-behavioral model and planning models, such as using a social marketing framework, is the most effective method to prevent addictive substance abuse. Also, media literacy related to substance abuse and the prototype willingness model is considered a new integrated approach to present the intervention measures' desired results.

High-Risk Behaviors and Associated Factors among Iranian Adult Population: A National Survey.

Background: There is no official and representative information on certain health-risk behaviors in Iran. This national survey was performed to determine the prevalence of five high-risk behaviors among the adult population and underlying factors.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in 23 provinces of Iran in 2019 involving 10,957 participants.

Interventions to prevent road traffic injuries among pedestrians: a systematic review.

Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a serious public health problem and are an important cause of disability and death worldwide. A significant proportion of traffic injuries and fatalities are among pedestrians. Reviewing and evaluating related interventions can be a practical step to implementing appropriate methods to prevent RTIs among pedestrians, a highly vulnerable group of road users.

Can substance abuse media literacy increase prediction of drug use in students?

Objective: The present study aimed to determine the predictors of drug use among students based on the Extended Prototype willingness model (EPWM).

Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed at Hamadan universities. The participants were selected via multi-stage sampling.

Setting research priorities to achieve long-term national road safety goals in Iran.

Background: Road traffic crashes (RTCs) and its associated injuries are one of the most important public health problems in the world. In Iran, RTCs rank second in terms of mortality. To address this issue, there is a need for research-based interventions.

Determination of factors affecting prevention of burns among children under five years old using PRECEDE model: A cross-sectional study in urban and rural populations.

Background: Burns are one of the most important childhood injuries that can be controlled and prevented. Mothers play an important role in preventing child burns. Health education and promotional theories facilitate a precise recognition of the behavioral factors in mothers that help preventing burn injury in their children.

The Impact of Preventive Interventions on Intimate Partner Violence among Pregnant Women Resident in Hamadan City Slum Areas Using the PEN-3 Model: Control Randomized Trial Study.

Background: Intimate partner violence is a severe life-threatening criminal and public health problem affecting the well-being of individuals, families, and society. Planning interventions to reduce the burden of this persistent and criminal violence should be relevant culturally and socially.

Methods: In this randomized control trial, 150 pregnant women residing in slum areas of Hamadan were randomly assigned to two groups (intervention group: n=50 and control group: n=100).

Effect of educational intervention on safe traffic behaviors of high school male students in Iran, using the theory of planned behavior: a quasi-experimental study.

Background: Behavior change interventions in tackling road traffic injuries are a public health concern. Thus, this interventional research was to survey the effect of safe traffic behaviors among male students in Hamadan, Iran, utilizing theory of planned behavior.

Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 204 students were randomly selected through multistage sampling from male high school students of Hamadan city, west-central of Iran, and non-randomly allocated to control and intervention groups (102 students in every group).

Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Among Pregnant Women in the Poor Neighborhoods of Hamadan, Iran.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs in all settings, especially in poor neighborhoods. It is considered to be a serious public health concern with serious consequences in the short and long term for abused women because of distinct barriers in obtaining support sources. Therefore this cross-sectional study focuses on the prevalence and the determinants of IPV among pregnant women residents in poor neighborhoods.

Identification of factors related to behaviors associated with musculoskeletal pain among elementary students.

Background: Musculoskeletal pains are among evident health problems in children and adolescents. Backpack carrying behaviors and the sitting postures are among behavioral factors associated with musculoskeletal pain in schoolchildren. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors related to these important musculoskeletal behaviors, using Health Promotion Models.

COVID-19 Prevention Behaviors among Health Staff: Data from a Large Survey in the West of Iran.

Background: Hospital staffs are at high risk of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV preventive behaviors play a peculiar role in the reduction of the incidence and mortality of this infection. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the prevention behaviors of COVID-19 among health staff based on the Extended Parallel Model (EPPM) in western Iran.

Study Design: It was a cross-sectional study.

Effect of interventions based on regular physical activity on weight management in adolescents: a systematic review and a meta-analysis.

Background: Physical inactivity is one of the major risk factors for non-communicable diseases. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effects of educational interventions on promoting regular physical activity in adolescent weight management programs.

Methods: The relevant studies indexed in Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest databases were searched using keywords namely "Physical Activity, Adolescent, Weight Management, Body Mass Index (BMI), Randomized Controlled Trials, and Clinical Trial.

Developing and validating a measurement tool to self-report pedestrian safety-related behavior: The Pedestrian Behavior Questionnaire (PBQ).

Objective: Pedestrians are road users vulnerable to traffic injuries and fatalities. This study aimed to develop and validate a pedestrian behavior questionnaire to be used in Iran.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the initial questionnaire was designed based on the evaluation of previous studies conducted world-wide or in Iran.

The Epidemiology of Aggression and Associated Factors among Iranian Adult Population: A National Survey.

Background: This survey was conducted to determine the level of aggression among the Iranian adult population and underlying predisposing factors.

Study Design: A cross-sectional study.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 10,957 participants, involving 23 out of the 31 provinces of Iran in 2019.

Dimensions of aberrant driving behaviors and their association with road traffic injuries among drivers.

Objective: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are recognized as one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality throughout the world, especially in developing countries. Human behavior is reportedly one of the critical factors in the occurrence of such injuries. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the correlation of abnormal driving behaviors with the frequency and severity of RTIs among drivers in Hamadan, west of Iran.

Risk factors for low back pain among elementary school students in western Iran using penalized logistic regression.

Objectives: This study investigated the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) and its risk factors among elementary-school students.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 693 elementary students from Hamadan city, western Iran, were selected by multistage stratified cluster sampling. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaires.

Safety concept of fire related injuries in inhabitants of residential buildings in Iran: A qualitative study.

Background And Aim: Fire is one of the major dangers that cause many casualty, injuries and property damages every year worldwide. Most of these losses occur in low- and middle-income countries. Exploring the stakeholders experience is a great source for understanding factors affecting the prevention of fires and its related injuries.