Decomposition of Healthcare Utilization Inequality in Iran: The Prominent Role of Health Literacy and Neighborhood Characteristics.

Unequal utilization in healthcare can potentially affect the right to health. Access to healthcare services and achieving positive health outcomes and health equity are essential principles in promoting human rights. This study aims to assess and analyze socioeconomic-related inequalities in outpatient health services utilization (OHSU) among various socio-demographic subgroups to inform policies that foster health equity.

Association between Social Mobility and Quality-of-Life Index in Women of Rasht: A Population-Based Study in the Iranian Context.

Background: Life course research has shown that socioeconomic conditions in childhood have a profound impact on adult health. However, little is known about the different health effects of social mobility. This study was conducted to answer whether the intergenerational social mobility of women in Rasht is related to their quality of life index.

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.

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.

Predictors of poor responsiveness in physical rehabilitation centers in Tehran.

Responsiveness as a nonmedical, nonfinancial aspect of a health system's goals requires special attention, particularly in people with physical disabilities. This study aimed to investigate the predictors of poor responsiveness of rehabilitation centers in Tehran. A cross sectional study was conducted to investigate 610 individuals with physical disabilities who referred to 10 comprehensive rehabilitation centers in Tehran using Quota sampling in 2016-2017.

Measuring the Mental Health-Care System Responsiveness: Results of an Outpatient Survey in Tehran.

As explained by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2000, the concept of health system responsiveness is one of the core goals of health systems. Since 2000, further efforts have been made to measure health system responsiveness and the factors affecting responsiveness, yet few studies have applied responsiveness concepts to the evaluation of mental health systems. The present study aims to measure responsiveness and its related domains in the mental health-care system of Tehran.

Relationship between ways of coping and quality of life in married women: toward mental health promotion.

Background: Adaptive ways of coping with stress are as a major component of mental health and also this is considered as a key element in quality of life.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between quality of life and coping mechanisms in married women ages between 18-65 years in order to develop appropriate intervention programs to promote mental health.

Patients And Methods: THIS STUDY WAS A PART OF INTERVENTIONAL PROJECT TO MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION IN MARRIED WOMEN THAT COMPLETED THROUGH A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDIES USING TWO STANDARD QUESTIONNAIRES: Ways of Coping (WOC) and Quality of Life questionnaire (WHO, QOL-BREF).

Perceived social support among people with physical disability.

Background: Disability is more based on social, rather than medical aspects. Lack of attention and social support may impact on participation of people with physical disability in various aspects and their return to normal life in the society.

Objectives: This study was conducted to determine perceived social support and related factors among physically disabled in the city of Tehran.

Service Users and Providers Expectations of Mental Health Care in Iran: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Mental disorders are known to be an important cause of disabilities worldwide. Despite their importance, about two thirds of mentally ill people do not seek treatment, probably because of the mental health system's inability to decrease the negative side effects of the interaction with the mental health services. The World Health Organization has suggested the concept of responsiveness as a way to better understand the active interaction between the health system and the population.

Health research evaluation and its role on knowledge production.

Background: Knowledge production and evaluation are two important functions of health research system (HRS). In this article, we aimed to reveal the correlation between evaluation of health research organizations and health knowledge production promotion.

Methods: A comprehensive evaluation system was developed to evaluate the academic performance of national medical science universities on an annual basis.