Determination of maternal risk factors of preterm delivery: adjusted for sparse data bias; results from a population-based case-control study in Iran.

Objective: To determine the maternal risk factors associated with preterm delivery in Iran.

Methods: A population-based case-control study was conducted including 48 women having preterm delivery (case group) and 100 women having term delivery (control group) between March 2007 and March 2012 in the maternity hospitals of the Selseleh County, Lorestan province, Iran. Information regarding maternal risk factors was collected by structured interview and reviewing the medical records.

Association between depression with glycemic control and its complications in type 2 diabetes.

Aims: This study aims to determine the association between depression with glycemic control (HbA1c) and its complications.

Materials And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that included 514 diabetic patients. The patients were randomly selected from among all type 2 diabetes patients referred to health and medical centers in Khorramabad town (Iran).