Publications by authors named "Sahar Kargar"

Background: Brucellosis remains a persistent public health challenge in Iran, particularly in rural regions such as Lorestan province, due to systemic, economic, and cultural barriers. Effective disease control requires multisectoral collaboration among stakeholders. This study aimed to map the stakeholder network involved in brucellosis prevention in Lorestan province, identify gaps in coordination, and provide actionable recommendations for improving control strategies.

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Iran is one of the main hosts of Afghan refugees. This study aims to provide comprehensive evidence to increase Afghan migrants' access to healthcare services in Iran. To assess the health system's response to Afghan migrants in Iran, we conducted three phases for SWOT analysis, including: 1-developing a review and comprehensive analysis of documents, laws, and, programs, 2-conducting semi-structured interviews with policymakers and experts, and 3-mapping the results through the Levesque's conceptual framework for healthcare access.

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