Publications by authors named "Hamzeh Hosseini"
Article Synopsis
- The article explores the traditional knowledge surrounding acorn-based bread by documenting its ingredients, preparation techniques, and consumption practices across several Mediterranean, Central Asian, and Middle Eastern countries.
- Through qualitative research involving 67 participants, the study uncovers variations in how acorn bread is made and used, emphasizing its historical role primarily as a famine food over the last two centuries.
- The findings suggest that reviving acorn products and their cultural significance could promote sustainable development, enhance food security in vulnerable regions, and inspire innovative food products aligned with current food trends.
Effect of Psycho Education on Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients on Hemodialysis.
Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci
March 2015
Background: Hemodialysis as a solution for patients with chronic renal failure is a stressful process. Anxiety and depression after hemodialysis could have negative impacts on quality of life, treatment and prognosis of the disease. Some studies indicated that educating patients prior to hemodialysis could enhance patients' quality of life and increase the likelihood of their survival.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Schizophrenia is a disorder of the executive function of both sensory and central nervous system. Recent studies suggest that immune mechanisms play a role in the pathophysiology of this disease. The variations in cytokine concentrations have been associated with psychopathology and treatment of schizophrenia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To define the prevalence of obesity and its related factors in 2-7 year-old elementary school students in Sari city (Mazandaran, Iran).
Methods: In this descriptive cross sectional study, which was conducted in the 2009-2010 period, the study population included 7-12 year-old first to fifth grade elementary school students in Sari. Sampling was multi-stage and stratified randomization at level of the target students.
Background: A high seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection has been detected in psychiatric patients, particularly in schizophrenia cases.
Methods: In the present study 98 patients suffering from schizophrenia (58 inpatients and 40 first-episode patients) and 96 control patients (50 healthy volunteers and 46 with a depressive disorder) were examined for the presence of both IgG and IgM antibodies against T. gondii by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).