Publications by authors named "S Dastgiri"
The autism spectrum disorder (ASD) registry program presents a unique opportunity to facilitate advanced research in various aspects of ASD, particularly in low-resource countries like Iran. Given the international significance of autism research, registry programs play a critical role in data sharing. ASD registry programs have been effectively established in high-income countries over a few decades; however, there are limited examples from low- and middle-income countries.
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- Approximately 3-8 million infants are born with congenital anomalies each year globally, prompting a study on the prevalence of these defects in Iran.
- The research involved 138,643 births across six major regions, finding a congenital anomaly prevalence of 249.4 per 10,000 births, with genital and limb anomalies being the most common.
- The study highlights the urgent need for a national registry to better understand and manage congenital anomalies in Iran, which can help improve antenatal screening efforts.
Background: One of the most crucial objectives of policymakers is to enhance the population's overall health. Establishing a surveillance system is a way to achieve this goal. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a national system that collects data on the health-related behaviors of the United States residents using the Behavioral Risk Factor Questionnaire (BRFSSQ).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aims to assess the familial aggregation of traffic risky behaviours among pedestrians and describe the sociodemographic profile of pedestrians in northwestern Iran.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 933 pedestrians in 2023. Participants were selected using stratified random sampling.
Purpose: To explore data availability, perceived relevance, acceptability and feasibility of implementing 52 draft indicators for adolescent health measurement in different countries globally.
Methods: A mixed-methods, sequential explanatory study was conducted in 12 countries. An online spreadsheet was used to assess data availability and a stakeholder survey to assess perceived relevance, acceptability, and feasibility of implementing each draft indicator proposed by the Global Action for Measurement of Adolescent health (GAMA).