Mental Health Services Integration in Primary Health Care in Iran: A Policy Analysis.

The National Mental Health Services (N-MHSs) in Iran was integrated with Primary Health Care (PHC) in 1988. This study aimeds to analyze the policy of integrating N-MHSs in PHC, focusing on the analysis of the current situation, pathology, and the existing challenge. This qualitative research was conducted in 2020 using a case study approach.

Public-private partnership in primary health care: an experience from Iran.

Aim: The aim of this paper is to introduce the experience of applying public-private partnership (PPP) in providing primary health care (PHC) in East Azerbaijan Province (EAP), Iran.

Background: Moving toward the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) involves using of all health-related resources. Certainly, one of the key strategies for achieving UHC is PPP.

Analysis of Public-Private Partnership in Providing Primary Health Care Policy: An Experience From Iran.

This study aims to analyze the public-private partnership (PPP) policy in primary health care (PHC), focusing on the experience of the East Azerbaijan Province (EAP) of Iran. This research is a qualitative study. Data were gathered using interviews with stakeholders and document analysis and analyzed through content analysis.

Health Complex Model as the Start of a New Primary Healthcare Reform in Iran: Part B: The Intervention Protocol.

Background: For overcoming the existing problems and finding a pathway for realization of universal health care, health complexes were implemented in the form of a pilot project in Tabriz suburban area.

Methods: Tabriz Health Complex Project was designed in 2013 in the provincial health center of East Azerbaijan. In terms of execution schedule, this intervention had 4 phases including 1) study phase, 2) planning phase, 3) pilot phase, and 4) implementation phase.

Reliability and validity of the March of dimes preconception/prenatal family health history questionnaire: The Persian version.

In recent years, there has been a remarkable gap between rapid advancements in genetic technology and public health practice. Looking at the familial health history may bridge this gap for easier and cheaper diagnosis and prevention of congenital anomalies. The aim of this study was to validate and culturally adapt the March of Dimes Preconception/Prenatal Family Health History Questionnaire for the Iranian population.

How accurate is diagnosis of congenital anomalies made by family physicians?

Background: Although family physicians have a key role in clinical management of many diseases and in community health, the accuracy of the diagnosis for congenital anomalies by family physicians still needs more investigations. The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of family physicians in case detection and diagnosis of congenital anomalies in rural areas, northwest of Iran.

Methods: In a community-based study of 22500 children born between 2004 and 2012, all 172 cases of congenital anomalies diagnosed by family physicians were assessed by a qualified pediatrician in 47 health houses in rural areas of Tabriz District, northwest Iran.