Publications by authors named "Hamid Heidarian-Miri"
There is insufficient research on bioaerosols in hospital waste decontamination stations. This study aimed to investigate the effect of three-layer and N95 masks in reducing the inhalation risk of bacterial bioaerosols in a waste decontamination station at a teaching hospital. Active sampling was conducted on five different days at three locations: the yard, resting room, and autoclave room in three different modes: without a mask, with a three-layer mask, and with an N95 mask.
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- - The study investigated how maternal food and nutrition literacy (FNL) impacts children's eating habits in food-insecure households, aiming to enhance nutrition choices despite limited resources.
- - Involving 327 children and their mothers, the research utilized various assessment tools to evaluate FNL, food security, and dietary habits, revealing that higher maternal FNL was linked to better eating habits and lower consumption of unhealthy foods.
- - Results indicated that while FNL positively influenced dietary choices across both food-secure and food-insecure groups, its effects were more pronounced in food-insecure households, suggesting FNL may help mitigate the adverse effects of food insecurity on children's nutrition.
Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is a common injury in sports and daily activities. The present study aimed to determine the prognostic value of clinical and anthropometric parameters in predicting LAS recovery after physiotherapy. Twenty-seven patients with acute LAS were included in this cohort study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Self-confidence is a key element in successfully promoting achievement strivings among the healthcare workforce. Targeted interventions can strengthen this characteristic in nursing students, thus improving the quality of hospital services.
Objectives: We evaluated the effect of educational interventions on boosting self-confidence in nursing students using systematic review and meta-analysis.
Aim: To examine the association between the integrated care competencies and cross-cultural competence of registered nurses prior to the integration of social and healthcare services in Finland.
Design: A descriptive correlational cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted.
Methods: A simple random sample of 10,000 registered nurses was drawn from the Finnish Central Register of Valvira (National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health); 7000 of them were sent the online questionnaire, and a total of 1232 registered nurses participated in the study.
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- * Method: Researchers used a cross-sectional approach, surveying children and their parents, and conducting dental examinations to gather data, analyzing results with statistical software.
- * Results: The study found that 53.2% of participants had ECC, with higher rates linked to rural living, consumption of sugary foods/drinks, and visible dental plaque, highlighting the urgent need for early dental interventions.
Background: The investigation of Maternal Near-Miss (MNM) risk factors is important for the global reduction of maternal mortality. This study aimed to identify the determinants of MNM among pregnant women in northeastern Iran.
Materials And Methods: A prospective case-control study was conducted on 250 women referred to the maternity ward of Nohom-e-Dey hospital in Torbat-e Heydarieh, Iran, from June 2018 to May 2020.
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- The study investigates the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in indoor air and on surfaces of the Mashhad Metro, addressing concerns of contamination among passengers.
- Air and surface samples were collected and analyzed using RT-PCR, revealing that some samples tested positive for the virus and indicating a significant association between particulate matter concentrations and potential contamination risks.
- The findings highlight the importance of regular monitoring for the virus in public transportation and stress the need for effective disinfection practices and improved public health education to mitigate transmission risks.
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- The study assessed the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in tuberculosis (TB) patients in Mashhad, Iran, noting the significant impact of both conditions on health and society.
- Researchers enrolled 405 TB patients aged 18 and older, identifying DM prevalence at 21.2%, with 3.5% newly diagnosed using specific blood sugar tests.
- Key factors linked to DM in TB patients included age, body mass index, nationality, and type of TB, with the DM prevalence being higher than in other countries.
Objectives: This study assessed the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the clinical success of alveolar grafts in patients with cleft lip and palate.
Materials And Methods: In this meta-analysis, a search of the literature was conducted in Medline, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for randomized clinical trials using PRP or platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) along with autogenous bone for alveolar ridge grafts in patients with cleft lip and palate. The methodological quality of the studies was analyzed using Cochrane's risk of the bias assessment tool.
Objectives: Few studies have examined the molecular alterations in the auditory pathway of infants of diabetic mothers, notwithstanding the fact that maternal diabetes may have an impact on the development of the neonatal peripheral and central nervous systems. Male newborn rats were studied to determine how maternal diabetes affected the expression of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA and GABA) and metabotropic glutamate (mGlu2) receptors in the inferior colliculus (IC) in this research.
Methods: Female rats were given a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) at a 65 mg/kg dose to develop a model of diabetic mothers.
Background: Fear of post-operative pain often contributes to pre-operative anxiety; accordingly, pain and anxiety are among the most common complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC).
Aim: The present study aimed to determine the effects of patient education and distraction using virtual reality (VR) on pre-operative anxiety and post-operative pain in patients undergoing LC.
Method: This randomized clinical trial included 150 patients in the surgery wards of educational hospitals in Mashhad, Iran, in 2020.
Although many women report sexual dysfunction in the postpartum period, controversial research has been reported the relationship between delivery mode and sexual function. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the sexual function after childbirth and identify the difference of sexual function based on the female sexual function index (FSFI) questionnaire in women with elective cesarean section, vaginal delivery with episiotomy and vaginal delivery without episiotomy. Studies were found by searching in Medline, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and considering the references of the related papers from their start dates until September 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Since November 2019, the world has been grappling with the rapid spread of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In response to this major health crisis, the first vaccination rollout was launched in December 2020. However, even fully vaccinated individuals are not completely immune to infection, albeit with less severe symptoms.
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- - The study investigates the impact of toxic metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic) on pregnant women and newborns in Sabzevar, highlighting their potential effects on cognitive development and central nervous system issues.
- - Blood samples from 90 mothers were analyzed, revealing significant percentages of maternal and cord blood exceeding CDC guidelines for toxic metal levels, particularly lead, cadmium, and arsenic.
- - The research indicates a correlation between the levels of these metals and factors like the mother's living area and age; it also finds that many pregnant women in rural areas have selenium (Se) levels below recommended levels, suggesting a need for improved dietary sources of selenium.
Despite the discovery of a number of different mechanisms underlying tamoxifen resistance, its molecular pathway is not completely clear. The upregulation of and has been reported in breast cancer. Nevertheless, their role in tamoxifen resistance has not been investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis meta-analysis aimed to examine the association between the mode of delivery and dyspareunia worldwide. Epidemiologic studies evaluating the link between the mode of delivery and dyspareunia (published up to July 2019) were included in this research. These studies were selected by searching several databases such as MEDLINE, ClinicalTraial.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHepatitis C virus (HCV) is a serious global health issue. Nearly 20% of HCV patients spontaneously clear the virus. While some studies have shown an association of spontaneous clearance (SC) of the virus with interleukin (IL) 28B single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), others did not show such a relationship.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Tranquilizer misuse represents a growing international public health problem with heavy social and economic consequences. We aimed to identify the psychosocial determinants of this misuse practice, focusing on modifiable factors including knowledge and attitudes towards these medications.
Methods: A prospective cohort study involving 847 adults accompanying children in primary care clinics was carried out in Spain.
Background: postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the psychological complications of mothers who have experienced severe maternal morbidity/maternal near miss (SMM/MNM) which can adversely affect the wellbeing of mothers, new born infants and other family members, but the risk level in this group is unclear. Therefore, we did a meta-analysis to ascertain the relationship PPD with MNM/SMM.
Material And Methods: The authors searched relevant studies in databases (Web of Science, PubMed, EMBASE, Clinikalkey, Scopus).
On January 2020, WHO confirmed the epidemic outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 as a Health Emergency of International Concern. The aim of this meta-meta-analysis is quantifying meta-analytic findings on the association of cardiovascular disease (CVD) comorbidities and COVID-19 severity. Findings suggest that chances of getting severe COVID-19 disease in patients with CVD is greater than those without CVD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOxidative stress is related to increased fat deposition in the liver, known as hepatic steatosis. The present study is an evaluation of the anti-oxidative and antihyperlipidemic effects of the hydroalcoholic extract of (HARE) in rats on a high-fat diet (HFD). Twenty male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: control, HFD, HFD + HARE 50 mg/kg/day, and HFD + HARE 250 mg/kg/day for 12 weeks.
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- - The study aimed to model the risk of local relapse and death in colorectal cancer patients post-treatment, using multi-state models to assess various influencing factors.
- - Conducted on 235 patients over an 11-year period, the research found significant probabilities of experiencing cancer-related events within the first five years and highlighted the impact of cancer stage and other factors on outcomes.
- - The findings indicate that the risk of death in colorectal cancer patients is closely linked to local relapses and the timing of these events, suggesting that understanding these relationships is crucial for patient management.
Bright light exposure is as one of the non-pharmacological measures to sleep management in shift-worker. This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of bright light exposure in shift-worker nurses. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement and using existing literature in the following databases: Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, to examine any eligible and relevant interventional (randomized controlled trial, experimental and quasi-experimental studies) which were published by December 31, 2018.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Achieving the millennium development goals (MDGs) and sustainable development goals (SDGs) including gender equality, reducing maternal, neonatal, and under 5 mortality rates are still considered a major global challenge. This study was performed with the aim of investigating the relationship between global gender equality and maternal as well as neonatal, and under 5 children health indicators.
Materials And Methods: The present study is an ecological study performed through credible secondary data published in 2017 for each country.