Identifying risk factors for postpartum depression in Mashhad, Iran, 2017-2024: a population-based case-control study.

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and debilitating disorder affecting mothers worldwide. This study aimed to identify risk factors and the frequency of PPD in Mashhad, Iran.

Methods: A population-based case-control study was conducted using data from the Sina Health Information System (SINAEHR) from March 1, 2017, to June 20, 2024.

Renal Denervation Effects on Blood Pressure in Resistant and Uncontrolled Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis of Sham-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trials.

Background: Although some guidelines recommend Renal denervation (RDN) as an alternative to anti-HTN medications, there are concerns about its efficacy and safety. We aimed to evaluate the benefits and harms of RDN in a systematic review and meta-analysis of sham-controlled randomized clinical trials (RCT).

Methods: Databases were searched until September 10th, 2024, to identify RCTs evaluating RDN for treating URH versus sham control.

Effects of the oral probiotic Familact on dyspnea management in COPD patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Emerging evidence suggests that oral probiotics may enhance the immune response in respiratory diseases, offering potential benefits in managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Objectives: This trial aims to evaluate whether the addition of the oral probiotic Familact to standard therapies significantly enhances dyspnea management in COPD patients compared to standard treatment alone.

Methods: In this single-blind randomized clinical trial 60 COPD patients randomly allocated into the control and intervention groups (n = 30).

Prevalence, deaths and disability-adjusted life years due to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in Middle East and North Africa, 1990-2021.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) ranks among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The objective was to evaluate the burden of AD and other dementias among the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by age and sex from 1990 to 2021. The data were sourced from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study 2021.

Identifying the reasons why men marry teenage girls: a qualitative study from the perspective of men in western Iran.

Marriage with teenage girls is an important health and social challenge, which is caused by various factors. Considering that no research has been done to show the reasons for men's desire to marry teenage girls, this research was conducted with the aim of identifying the reasons why men marry teenage girls in western Iran. This qualitative research was conducted with the conventional content analysis approach among 37 men in western Iran who married to girls under the age of 18.

The effect of breast milk odor on infant pain and stress levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Effective management of neonatal pain and stress is crucial, with non-pharmacological approaches like maternal odor showing promise. However, mixed evidence exists on its efficacy. This study aims to comprehensively assess the effects of breast milk odor on pain and stress (primary outcomes) and on oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate (secondary outcomes) in neonates.

Comparison of two methods of measuring physical activity and its related components among middle age women: Pedometer versus self-report.

Introduction: Physical activity is essential for health maintenance across various dimensions; however, sedentary behavior remains widespread in numerous societies. Notably, women often exhibit higher levels of sedentary behavior than men, potentially exacerbating complications related to motherhood. This study aims to assess and compare physical activity levels in middle-aged women (30-45) using self-reported measures and pedometers while exploring associated factors in the context of reproductive health.

Validation of the menopause representation questionnaire (MenoSentations-Q) among Iranian women and cross-cultural comparison with Portuguese women.

Background: Menopause represents a critical stage in middle. Examining menopausal symptoms within healthcare system requires reliable and valid instruments. The Menopause Representations Questionnaire (Menosentations-Q) is a self-report scale grounded in Leventhal's self-regulation model.

A qualitative study on elderly patients' preferences for inpatient psychiatric services.

Introduction: Mental illnesses have a high prevalence among elderly patients. It is estimated that half of the elderly do not utilize the psychiatric care that they need. Paying attention to patient preferences can improve treatment adherence and patient outcomes.

Kidney stone and risk of cardiovascular diseases: a cross-sectional study in the southeast of Iran.

Background: Since the prevalence of kidney stones and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is increasing globally and also in Iran, it is vital to assess the associations between both disorders. The current study aimed to investigate the association between kidney stones and the risk of CVD.

Methods: This study was cross-sectional in design, which used the data of the Rafsanjan cohort study (RCS), a population-based Prospective epidemiological research study in Iran (PERSIAN) that recruited 10,000 participants of both genders aged 35-70 years from four urban and suburban areas of Rafsanjan.

Effectiveness of Integrated Trauma System Implementation on Road Traffic Fatalities and Injuries in the North of Iran Using an Interrupted Time Series Analysis.

Background: Integrated trauma systems (ITS) have shown potential in reducing traffic crash-related injuries and mortality, although their structure and impact can vary. This study assessed the effectiveness of ITS in Guilan, Iran. A retrospective observational study.

Comparison of Maternal-Fetal Attachment and Fertility Motivation in Pregnant Women With and Without Experience of Violence: Descriptive and Analytic Study.

Background And Aims: Domestic violence during pregnancy harms the mother-child bond and can affect fertility decisions. The study aims to Comparison of Maternal-Fetal Attachment and Fertility Motivation in Pregnant Women with and without Experience of Violence.

Materials And Methods: This descriptive and analytical study was conducted was conducted in 2024.

Does fasting in Ramadan increase the risk of traffic accidents? A time series analysis.

Background: Ramadan in the Muslim world has its rituals and customs which can cause more traffic at certain times of the day. Getting stuck in traffic for hours near Iftar decreases blood sugar and can lead to stress, anger, ignoring driving rules and finally traffic accidents.

Method: This is a descriptive, analytical, and retrospective study on the data of traffic accidents leading to vehicle damage in addition to occupant injury, and death in Guilan, which was conducted from 2013 to 2016.

Investigating factors affecting the quality of life of women with gestational diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects a significant proportion of pregnant women, impacting both physical and psychological well-being. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing quality of life (QoL) in women with GDM.

Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (ID: CRD42024612587).

Risk factors for diabetic foot ulcer in diabetic patients at the Tehran diabetes clinic: a case-control study.

Background And Objective: : Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is one of the main health challenges of diabetes complications worldwide. A wide range of factors may increase the risk of DFU. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors of DFU among diabetic patients.

Epidemiology and socioeconomic correlates of gastric cancer in Asia: results from the GLOBOCAN 2020 data and projections from 2020 to 2040.

Gastric cancer represents a major public health burden globally, with a disproportionately high incidence and mortality observed in Asian countries. To analyze the epidemiology of gastric cancer across Asia using data from the GLOBOCAN 2020 database and explore the potential correlations with socioeconomic indicators. The study reported numbers of cases, 5-year prevalence, crude and age-standardized rates of incidence (ASIR) and mortality (ASMR), mortality-to-incidence ratio (MIR), and cumulative risk percentages.

Evaluating the effect of a scenario-based pre-hospital trauma management training course on the knowledge and clinical skills of emergency medical service students.

Introduction: Implementing innovative educational methods is crucial for enhancing emergency technicians' knowledge and skills in providing fundamental care for trauma patients. This study aims to assess the impact of a scenario-based pre-hospital trauma management (PHTM) course on the knowledge and skill level of emergency medical system (EMS) students in Iran.

Methods: This semi-experimental, single-group pre-test-post-test study involved 25 emergency medical students participated in the PHTM training course.

A mixed-methods model for healthcare system responsiveness to public health: insights from Iranian experts.

Background: Responsiveness is a critical dimension of public health, focussing on how health systems address the needs, preferences and expectations of the population. It plays a central role in improving and maintaining the population's health by ensuring timely, equitable and patient-centred healthcare services.

Objective: In this study, we developed a mixed-methods model to assess healthcare system responsiveness from a public health perspective, integrating the insights of Iranian experts.

Global Epidemiology and Socioeconomic Correlates of Salivary Gland Cancer From 2020 to 2040.

Objectives: To report the epidemiology and socioeconomic correlates of salivary gland cancers (SGCs) at global, regional and national levels by age, sex and country.

Methods: Data on the incidence and mortality of SGC for the year 2020 were extracted from the Global Cancer Observatory. The relationships between incidence and mortality rates with the human development index (HDI) and the ratio of current healthcare expenditure to gross domestic product were investigated using bivariate correlation tests.

Communication skills, understanding intellectual coordination and marital satisfaction on childbearing motivation in reproductive-age Iranian couples.

Given recent changes in fertility patterns and the role of motivation, the desire for childbearing can be considered the primary motivator for fertility behavior and an important factor in fertility decision-making among humans. This study was conducted to examine the relationship between communication skills, understanding intellectual coordination and marital satisfaction with childbearing motivation among Iranian couples of reproductive age, Karaj in 2023-2024. This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 150 fertile-aged couples (300 people).

Association between sleep quality and premenstrual syndrome in young women in a cross-sectional study.

Sleep disorders are recognized as one of the significant risk factors for premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Therefore, this study aimed to identify the relationship between sleep quality and PMS symptoms among young women. In this cross-sectional study, 252 women from health centers of Qazvin province participated according to the inclusion criteria.

Assessing the public health and zoonotic impacts of assemblages in domestic animals of southwestern Iran.

Domestic animals play a vital role in the spread and transmission of various zoonotic agents to humans. , an important enteric zoonotic parasite, is widespread globally. This research aimed to assess the presence and genetic diversity of assemblages in domestic animals in Shiraz, southern Iran.

Modeling noise annoyance using Bayesian networks: A case study of an industrial factory.

Background: Noise annoyance is a detrimental cognitive response elicited by noise exposure. Precisely identifying primary risk factors plays a vital role in effectively preventing and managing this issue.

Objective: This study aimed to develop a comprehensive Bayesian network model to predict noise annoyance, by identifying main contributing factors.

Identification and evaluation of human errors in the care of pregnant mothers using the extensive CREAM technique.

Background: Care of pregnant mothers is one of the most important services provided in the healthcare system.

Objective: This study aims to identify and evaluate human errors in the care process of pregnant mothers using the extensive Cognitive Reliability and Error Analysis Method (CREAM).

Methods: In this study, tasks and activities related to the care of pregnant mothers in the health center and hospital were first analyzed using the HTA (hierarchical task analysis).