The relationship between good governance, social support, and perceived discrimination with mental health through the mediation role of quality of life: a cross-sectional path analysis in Iran.

Background: Recognizing the established link between social determinants of health, such as social support, good governance, and perceived discrimination, and individual mental health, this study aims to delve deeper into the specific relationships within the Iranian adult population. It seeks to elucidate the potential mediating role of quality of life in the association between mental health disorders (MHDs) and these social factors.

Methods: This cross-sectional study employed path analysis to investigate the relationships between social determinants of health and MHDs among 725 Iranian adults in Tabriz, Northwest Iran.

Sexual Behaviors in Iranian Working Children and the Correlated Risk Factors: Result of the Large-Scale Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) Survey.

This study aimed to investigate the sexual behaviors among working children and the associated factors. This cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 1937 working children in the 10-18 age range in 15 provincial capitals in 2019-20 (Feb-May); the Response rate was 94.9%.

Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among people who use substances: a case study in Tehran.

Background: Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to manage infectious disease epidemics such as Covid-19. However, the low rates of vaccination in populations at risk including people using illicit substances, hinders the effectiveness of preventive vaccines in reducing transmission. The aim of this study was to investigate the rate of Covid-19 vaccination and its related factors among people who use substances in Tehran, Iran.

Exploring the determinants of health service utilization among people living with HIV: a qualitative study in Iran.

Background: Health service utilization among people living with HIV is vital for their survival and quality of life. This study aims to exploring the determinants influencing health service utilization among people living with HIV.

Methods: We conducted a qualitative study involving 16 men and women aged 18-64 living with HIV in Tehran.

Life-time HIV testing among people who inject drugs in Iran: results from the National Rapid Assessment and Response survey.

Background: HIV testing is recommended for people who inject drugs (PWID). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of lifetime HIV testing among PWID and to better understand the predictors for HIV testing in a convenience sample across Iran.

Materials And Methods: This study is a secondary analysis of Iran's National Rapid Assessment and Response survey conducted between October 2016 and March 2017.

Risk and protective factors related to having a child with congenital heart diseases (CHD): a case-control study in Iran.

Background: The heart is the first fully developed organ in early pregnancy, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy, so any factor that contributes to heart failure is life-threatening. Thus, it is important to identify the risk and preventive factors related to this disease and to provide a scientific basis for the control, prevention, management and treatment of Child with Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD).

Objectives: As the etiology of CHD is multifactorial, to identify the risk and preventive factors, this study aimed to investigate the factors related to CHD in Tehran, Iran.

Scoping review of outpatient health services utilization among women.

Background: Health services utilization, as one of the mechanisms of the health system, guarantees a healthy life and improves well-being for everyone.

Aims: The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting the use of outpatient health services among women.

Methods/designs: This scoping review examined the studies related to outpatient health services utilization (OHSU) and its determinants among women.

Implementing the six sigma model on the treatment of congenital hypothyroidism: An analytical hierarchy process.

Congenital hypothyroidism is a disease able to cause severe mental retardation and developmental delays. However, timely diagnosis and treatment of infants with this disease could prevent relevant complications. This study aims to investigate the effects of the implementation of the Six Sigma model on reducing the treatment initiation time in infants with congenital hypothyroidism in the population chosen from Samen Health Center in Mashhad.

Investigating the effect of social support, social capital, and coping on the positive state of mind of Iranian older people with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Background: Social resources help to adapt to stress and might positively affect the well-being of individuals with severe conditions like human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The present study investigates the effect of social support, social capital, and coping in a positive state of mind of Iranian older people with HIV/AIDS.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 160 older people with HIV referred to AIDS clinics in Tehran in 2019.

Predicting the environmental suitability for onchocerciasis in Africa as an aid to elimination planning.

Recent evidence suggests that, in some foci, elimination of onchocerciasis from Africa may be feasible with mass drug administration (MDA) of ivermectin. To achieve continental elimination of transmission, mapping surveys will need to be conducted across all implementation units (IUs) for which endemicity status is currently unknown. Using boosted regression tree models with optimised hyperparameter selection, we estimated environmental suitability for onchocerciasis at the 5 × 5-km resolution across Africa.

Outpatient health service utilization and associated factors: A cross-sectional population-based study in Tehran in 2019.

Health service utilization (HSU) is a significant health and political issue. Awareness of factors that affect HSU and the status of health service utilization can help health professionals improve their services. The aim of this study was to investigate the status of HSU and identify the factors affecting health service utilization among households residing in Tehran.

Drug injection and associated factors among the elderly living with HIV/AIDS in Tehran, Iran.

Injection of drugs is one of the most serious health problems among Iranian living with HIV/AIDS. The injection of drugs, accounting for the transmission of more than two-thirds of HIV infections. HIV remains a major concern around the world and is expected to be the third leading cause of mortality worldwide.

Determinants of mammography screening in Tehranian women in 2018 based on the health belief model: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Mammography is the most sensitive and important method for screening and early diagnosis of breast cancer. Considering the importance of using mammography in breast cancer screening, this study was performed to evaluate mammographic determinants.

HIV testing and its associated factors among street-based female sex workers in Iran: results of a national rapid assessment and response survey.

Background: Female sex workers (FSWs) are at a disproportionate risk of sexually transmitted infections and they may face significant barriers to HIV testing. This study aimed to examine HIV testing prevalence and its associated factors among street-based FSWs in Iran.

Method: A total of 898 FSWs were recruited from 414 venues across 19 major cities in Iran between October 2016 and March 2017.

Nongovernmental organizations and social aspects of COVID-19 pandemic: A successful experience in health policy.

This study aimed to provide information on activities and experiences of Nongovernmental organizations in Tabriz regarding COVID-19 to develop a framework for effective measures and actions for other communities based on relevant achievements and experiences. The Social determinants of health research center of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences coordinated the NGOs to deal with the consequences of COVID-19 disease by announcing, inviting, developing networks and preparing aims and objectives and action plans in participation with the NGOs. This cooperation and synergy among NGOs led to following results: providing public health education, fund raising to provide health service and food items for vulnerable families, advocacy by writing letters to the governor and the City Council and emphasizing the needs for controlling the epidemics.

Lifetime and past-month substance use and injection among street-based female sex workers in Iran.

Background: Street-based female sex workers (FSWs) are highly at risk of HIV and other harms associated with sex work. We assessed the prevalence of non-injection and injection drug use and their associated factors among street-based FSWs in Iran.

Methods: We recruited 898 FSWs from 414 venues across 19 major cities in Iran between October 2016 and March 2017.

Incidence of HIV and HCV in people who inject drugs: a systematic and meta-analysis review protocol.

Introduction: HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are major health concerns globally. This systematic review and meta-analysis protocol study aims to estimate the incidence of HIV and HCV among people who inject drugs (PWIDs) by reviewing studies that have applied mathematical modelling. The primary purpose of this systematic review is to identify and review mathematical modelling studies of HIV and HCV incidence in PWIDs.

Determinants of Outpatient Health Service Utilization according to Andersen's Behavioral Model: A Systematic Scoping Review.

Background: The present review focuses on identifying factors contributing to health service utilization (HSU) among the general adult population according to Anderson's behavioral model.

Methods: Published articles in English on factors related to HSU were identified by systematically probing the Web of Science, MEDLINE (via PubMed research engine), and Scopus databases between January 2008 and July 2018, in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. The search terms related to HSU were combined with terms for determinants by Boolean operators AND and OR.

Prevalence and high risk behaviours associated with HCV testing among people who inject drugs: a systematic review and Meta-analysis.

Background: Hepatitis C diagnosis could be a gateway to behavioral change and subsequent decline in transmission among people who inject drugs (PWIDs). We assessed the association between the social determinants of PWID, their risk behaviors and hepatitis C testing.

Methods: We searched for studies in English published before May 1, 2020, on PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and Web of Science to identify primary studies on the factors associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing among PWID.

Lifestyle modification strategies for controlling hypertension: How are these strategies recommended by physicians in Iran?

This study aimed to evaluate lifestyle changes and their impact on hypertension control and why and how lifestyle modifications are recommended for patients with hypertension. Four non pharmacological strategies have been recommended by physicians for hypertension control for hypertensive patients in Iran: healthier diet, smoking cessation, physical activity, and weight loss. Among participants of Iran STEPS Non-communicable Disease Risk Factors Survey (STEPs), 7879 hypertensive patients aged ≥25 years were selected.

Identifying the Social Determinants of Breast Health Behavior: a Qualitative Content Analysis.

Background: Prevention, early diagnosis and reduction of mortality caused by breast cancer are the priorities of the world health systems. The aim of this study was to identify the social factors that affect the women’s breast health behavior based on the social determinants model of the World Health Organization (WHO). Materials and Method: This qualitative study was conducted and analyzed using content analysis approach.

Factors associated with time between using a drug and injection initiation among people who inject drugs in Kermanshah, Iran.

Background The transition from non-injection to injection drug use dramatically increases the risk of transmitting HIV and other blood borne infections including hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). The aim of this study was to explore factors associated with the transition from first illicit drug use to first injection among drug users. Methods Using snowball sampling and convenience sampling through needle and syringe programmes (NSPs), we recruited 500 people who inject drugs (PWID) in Kermanshah, between September and December 2014.