The effect of web-based family-centered empowerment program in preventing the risk factors of substance abuse in students' parents; application of the health promotion model.

Background: The age of onset of substance abuse among adolescents has recently decreased worldwide. Parents play an important role in preventing their children from drug abuse. This study aimed to investigate the effect of web-based family-centered empowerment program in preventing the risk factors of substance abuse in students' parents, using the health promotion model (HPM).

The Iranian blood pressure measurement campaign, 2019: study protocol and preliminary results.

Purpose: Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for premature mortality and morbidity in Iran. The objective of the Iranian blood pressure (BP) measurement campaign was to identify individuals with raised blood pressure and providing appropriate care and increase the awareness among the public and policymakers of the importance of tackling hypertension.

Methods: The campaign was conducted in two phases.

Development and Validation of an Instrument to Measure Parental Factors Related to Substance Use Prevention in Adolescents.

Background: The average age of using illicit drugs for the first time in adolescents has decreased in Iran over the past years. Studies show that family and environment play a notable role in keeping adolescents away from substances.

Aims: The present study is an attempt to develop and validate a model-based questionnaire to measure parental factors related to substance use prevention in adolescents.