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Zarghami M, Kharazmi O, Alipour A, Babakhanian M, Khosravi A, Mirtorabi SD. Time Series Modeling and Forecasting of Drug-Related Deaths in Iran (2014-2016). Addict Health 2023; 15:149-155. [PMID: 38026723 PMCID: PMC10658097 DOI: 10.34172/ahj.2023.1277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Background Investigating the temporal variations and forecasting the trends in drug-related deaths can help prevent health problems and develop intervention programs. The recent policy in Iran is strongly focused on deterring drug use and replacing illicit drugs with legal ones. This study aimed to investigate drug-related deaths in Iran in 2014-2016 and forecast the death toll by 2019. Methods In this longitudinal study, Box-Jenkins time series analysis was used to forecast drug-related deaths. To this end, monthly counts of drug-related deaths were obtained from March 2014 to March 2017. After data processing, to obtain stationary time series and examine the stability assumption with the Dickey-Fuller test, the parameters of the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Averages (ARIMA) model were determined using autocorrelation function (ACF) and partial autocorrelation function (PACF) graphs. Based on Akaike statistics, ARIMA (0, 1, 1) was selected as the best-fit model. Moreover, the Dickey-Fuller test was used to confirm the stationarity of the time series of transformed observations. The forecasts were made for the next 36 months using the ARIMA (0,1,2) model and the same confidence intervals were applied to all months. The final extracted data were analyzed using R software, Minitab, and SPSS-23. Findings According to the Iranian Ministry of Health and the Legal Medicine Organization, there were 8883 drug-related deaths in Iran from March 2014 to March 2017. According to the time series findings, this count had an upward trend and did not show any seasonal pattern. It was forecasted that the mean drug-related mortality rate in Iran would be 245.8 cases per month until 2019. Conclusion This study showed a rising trend in drug-related mortality rates during the study period, and the modeling process for forecasting suggested this trend would continue until 2019 if proper interventions were not instituted.
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- Mehran Zarghami
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Community Medicine Department, Medical Faculty, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Deputy for Public Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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Abounoori M, Aghajani A, Chaibakhsh S, Babakhanian M, Pourazizi M, Peyman A. Paediatric myopia shift during the COVID-19 pandemic home quarantine: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Paediatr Open 2022; 6:10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001755. [PMID: 36645798 PMCID: PMC9805827 DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Outdoor activities were restricted during the COVID-19 outbreak, although digital learning grew. Concerns have been raised about the impact of these environmental changes on myopia status. This research aimed to examine myopia shift during the COVID-19 pandemic and offer the community evidence-based data. METHODS The literature search was undertaken in PubMed, SCOPUS, Science Direct, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases on published papers before 17 May 2022. The main outcome was mean spherical equivalent refraction (SER) before, at the onset and at the end of follow-up during the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS Among 518 articles, 10 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The mean SER differences during the COVID-19 pandemic follow-up (mean follow-up time was 10 months) compared with before the pandemic was 0.15 dioptre (D) (95% CI -0.39 to 0.69, p=0.58). After age adjustment using meta-regression, the mean SER differences during the COVID-19 follow-up compared with before the pandemic was - 0.46 D (95% CI -0.59 to -0.34, p<0.001). Over the mean follow-up time during the COVID-19 pandemic, the SER mean difference was -0.55 D (95% CI -0.78 to -0.32, p<0.001), showing that the mean SER had decreased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mean SER differences in myopic patients before COVID-19 compared with during the pandemic follow-up was -0.49 D (95% CI -0.53 to -0.45, p=0.00). So the prior pandemic myopic patients became more myopic during the pandemic follow-up time. CONCLUSION During home quarantine, the mean SRE shifting in paediatrics accelerated. This phenomenon should be given more attention by policymakers, eyecare experts, educators and parents.
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- Mahdi Abounoori
- Isfahan Eye Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Eye Research Center, Rassoul Akram Hospital, Eye Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Eye Research Center, Rassoul Akram Hospital, Eye Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Isfahan Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Isfahan Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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Mirzaee F, Fakari FR, Babakhanian M, Roozbeh N, Ghazanfarpour M. The Effectiveness of Herbal Medicines on Cyclic Mastalgia: A Systematic Review on Meta-analysis. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet 2022; 44:972-985. [PMID: 36446563 PMCID: PMC9708400 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1755456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Different drugs are used to treat mastalgia, such as danazol and bromocriptine, and both are associated with side effects, due to which most of women and healthcare providers are interested in herbal medicines. Therefore we aim to study the effectiveness of phytoestrogens on the severity of cyclic mastalgia. METHODS To carry out the present study, English electronic resources such as the Cochrane Library, ISI Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed were used systematically and with no time limitation up to February 10, 2020. RESULTS In total, 20 studies were included in the present meta-analysis. The results of the meta-analysis showed that herbal medicines versus the control group (standard mean difference [SMD] = - 0.585; 95% confidence interval [CI]: - 0.728-- 0.44; heterogeneity; p = 0.02; I2 = 42%), herbal medicines versus the B group (SMD = - 0.59; 95%CI: - 0.75-- 0.44; heterogeneity; p = 0.03; I2 = 42%), and its subgroups, such as phytoestrogen (SMD = - 0.691; 95%CI: - 0.82-- 0.55; heterogeneity; p = 0.669; I2 = 0%), Vitex-agnus-castus (SMD = - 0.642; 95%CI: - 0.84-- 0.44; p < 0.001; p = 203; I2 = 32%), flaxseed (SMD = - 0.63; 95%CI: - 0.901-- 0.367; p = 0.871; I2 = 0%), and evening primrose (SMD= - 0.485; 95%CI:- 0.84-- 0.12; p = 0.008; heterogeneity; p = 0.06; I2 = 56%] may have effective and helpful effects on improving cyclic breast mastalgia. Also, chamomile, isoflavone, cinnamon, and nigella sativa significantly reduced mastalgia symptoms. CONCLUSION Herbal medicines and their subgroups may have effective and helpful effects on improving cyclic breast mastalgia. The findings of our meta-analysis must be done cautiously because low methodological quality in some evaluated studies of this systematic review.
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- Firoozeh Mirzaee
- Department of Midwifery, Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran,Address for correspondence Masumeh Ghazanfarpour, PhD Department of Midwifery, Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
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Alipour A, Zarghami M, Pordanjani SR, Khosravi A, Saberi M, Babakhanian M. Spatial distribution and temporal trend of drug-related deaths in the Islamic Republic of Iran during 2014–2017. East Mediterr Health J 2022; 28:758-767. [DOI: 10.26719/emhj.22.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Background: Research suggests that there is an increasing trend in drug-related deaths worldwide: an estimated 69 000 individuals lose their lives due to substance abuse annually. Aims: To determine the geographical pathology of drug-related deaths in the Islamic Republic of Iran and to evaluate incidence trends, with a focus on identifying high- and low-risk regions. Methods: For this ecological study, we collected data from the 2 main sources (the Legal Medicine Organization and the Ministry of Health and Medical Education) responsible for registering substance-related deaths during 2014–2017. Data analysis was conducted using Joinpoint regression analysis, Global Moran’s I and Anselin Local Moran’s I. Results: Of the 12 386 drug-related deaths in 2014–2017, most occurred during the summer months; 7162 of these were among middle-aged individuals. The mean age of children and adolescents who died of substance abuse was 5.2 [standard deviation (SD) 4.6] years. In the young adult group, mean age at death was 20.7 (SD 2.5) years; it was 34.2 (SD 5.4) years for adults and 55.6 (SD 9.8) years for older adults. Changes in mortality rate peaked in 2017 (annual percentage change = 0.52); in the last months of the study period there was a nonsignificant decrease (annual percentage change = –6.99) in the incidence (average annual percentage change = –0.5; 95% confidence interval: –3.2, 2.3). Conclusion: Deaths due to substance abuse will remain a huge public health problem unless policy- and decision-makers determine why this problem continues to increase despite the extensive efforts on regulation and find ways to mitigate it.
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Babakhanian M, Razavi A, Rahimi Pordanjani S, Hassanabadi S, Mohammadi G, Fattah A. High incidence of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes in Central Iran: A six years results from Semnan health cohort. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 82:104749. [PMID: 36268322 PMCID: PMC9577837 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction Diabetes incidence has increasingly risen in Iran and other low- and middle-income nations in recent decades. In the Semnan Greater Area of Iran, we evaluate the incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and gestational diabetes during 2015–2020 as well as their six-year trend. Methods This is a retrospective analysis of data (n = 820401) from the Integrated Health System (sib) in Semnan province during 2015–2020. All diabetes cases with diagnostic codes based on the International Classification of Diseases 10 (ICD-10) are listed by year. The Grid Search method was used to obtain the exact number and time of points when the incidence of diseases changes significantly (Joinpoints). Average Annual Percent Change-Annual Percentage Change (AAPC-APC) values and slop changes in the estimated regression line with 95% confidence interval were utilized based on diabetes types to determine Joinpoints. P-value < 0.05 is considered statistically significant. Results The proportions of diabetes types (T1D, T2D, and gestational diabetes) among 820401 diabetics were 4.18%, 94.84%, and 0.97%, respectively. APC value denotes that T1D has increased by 12.47% per year on average in this period (P-value < 0.01). The incidence of T2D and gestational diabetes has increased between 2015 and 2020 (APC = 15.02 and APC = 136.138, respectively; P-value < 0.1). Conclusions In summary, the incidence of diabetes in Semnan province is constantly increasing. T2D, meanwhile, has a higher proportion. Nevertheless, gestational diabetes had the highest increase annually. Well-designed surveys investigating the reasons for diabetes increment especially gestational ones and its burden are needed. The incidence of diabetes has been increasing in Iran and other low- and middle-income countries over the past decades. The incidence of diabetes in Semnan has been steadily increasing from 2015 through 2020. T2D, meanwhile, has a higher proportion. Although the trends in the incidence of T1D, T2D and gestational diabetes were increasing, gestational diabetes increased more than the other types.
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- Masoudeh Babakhanian
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Velayat Hospital of Damghan, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Velayat Hospital of Damghan, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Corresponding author. Velayat hospital of Damghan, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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Ghazanfarpour M, Bahrami F, Rashidi Fakari F, Ashrafinia F, Babakhanian M, Dordeh M, Abdi F. Prevalence of anxiety and depression among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a meta-analysis. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2022; 43:315-326. [PMID: 34165032 DOI: 10.1080/0167482x.2021.1929162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a newly emerged respiratory illness, which has spread around the world. Pregnant women are exposed to additional pressure due to the indirect adverse effects of this pandemic on their physical and mental health. Since the psychological wellness framework is weak in developing countries, it is likely that geographical factors affect the prevalence. Therefore, the goal of this meta-analysis is to investigate the prevalence of anxiety and depression among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS We searched databases including PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library for articles. The quality of studies was determined based on the STROBE checklist. I2 and Cochrane Q-test were used to determine heterogeneity. Fixed effects and/or random effects models were also employed to estimate pooled prevalence. RESULTS Since heterogeneity was fairly high in all analyses, the random effect model was used. According to the results of random effects in the meta-analysis, the pooled prevalence was 18.7% (95% CI: 0.06-0.36%; I2=99%,P<0.001) for anxiety and 25.1% (95% CI: 0.18-0.33%; I2=97%, P<0.001) for depression. The results of continent subgroup analysis showed that the prevalence of anxiety was higher in western country (38%) than in Asia country (7.8%). The prevalence of anxiety in Italy (38%), Canada (56%), Pakistan (14%), Greece (53%), Sri Lanka (17.5%), and China (0.3-29%) and Iran 3.8% as well as the prevalence of depression in Canada (37%), Belgium (25%), Turkey (35.4%), Sri Lanka (19.5%), and China (11-29%) has been reported. CONCLUSION Covid-19 may impose extra pressure on the emotional wellbeing of pregnant women. Therefore, there is an urgent need for resources to help mitigate anxiety and depression in pregnant women.
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, Bandar Abbas Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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Alipour A, Babakhanian M, Zarghami M, Khosravi A, Saberi M. Years of Life Lost (YLLs) due to drug-related deaths in the Islamic Republic Of Iran (2014-2017): a temporal and geographic pattern. Cien Saude Colet 2022; 27:2843-2854. [PMID: 35730851 DOI: 10.1590/1413-81232022277.23252021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to measure the mortality burden caused by premature death due to substance abuse in different geographical regions of Iran from 2014-17. In this serial cross-sectional study, the data related to individuals who had died of drug abuse were first collected from two sources (Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education and the Iranian Legal Medicine Organization). Then, using the capture-recapture method, the number of drug-related deaths was estimated. The years of life lost (YLLs) for all provinces of Iran was calculated based on age, sex, and year. During these four years, the total number of deaths was 12029. The mean age of the individuals was 37.3±14.1. The mean age of dead people was constant in women and men over this period; however, the mean age of dead women due to substance abuse was lower than that of men. The mean YLLs per dead person was 70131.3329 years for men and 9321.1125 years for women. The potential years of life lost (YLLs) showed an upward trend, which was stronger in women than men. It is necessary to perform more regional overviews for finding differences in the number of YLLs due to substance abuse so that specific regional policies can be adopted.
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- Abbas Alipour
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. Mazandaran Province Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences. University Education and Research Campus, 5 km of Damghan road, JF62+4W5. Semnan Iran.
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. Mazandaran Province Iran
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- Vice Chancellery for Health, Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education. Tehran Iran
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- Legal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine Organization, Tehran Iran
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Zarghami M, Babakhanian M, Khavari A, Alipour A, Khosravi A, Saberi M. Drug-related Death low Registration in Iran: A Mixed Method Approach for Causes, Recommendations to Solve This Problem and Geographical Evaluation of an Intervention. Addict Health 2022; 14:138-151. [PMID: 36544515 PMCID: PMC9743819 DOI: 10.22122/ahj.2022.196156.1266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background The death registration is conducted by different systems in Iran. The drug-related death registration is exclusively conducted by Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) and Legal Medicine Organization (LMO). This study investigates the causes of undercounting drug-related deaths (DRDs) in Iran, provides recommendations for addressing this issue, and provides a geographical evaluation of the integrity and quality of drug-related mortality registration (2014-2017). Methods This is a mix-method study. In part1, individual targeted interviews were conducted with 12 experts in death registration in MOHME and LMO to collect data on the causes of low registration in Iran and provide recommendations for resolving the issue. Part2 of the study involved an intervention in the form of a memorandum of understanding on reduction of low-registrations. This memorandum was signed to transfer information about the corpses between the MOHME and LMO. First, the number of DRDs (2014- 2017) was examined using capture-recapture method and, then, we calculated and compared the rate of pre-intervention (2014-2016) and post-intervention (2017) under-registration to assess whether this memorandum of understanding had been effective in reduction of under-registrations. Findings In part1, according to the participants, the causes of undercounting DRDs in LMO and MOHME were arranged and categorized into 4 categories: weak administration system, physician and personnel training problems, system constraints, and client-related problems. Also, some suggestions were presented to help resolving the problem of undercounting; these suggestions concern the administrative system, technology, and educational domains. In part 2, about half of the provinces in Iran had a positive performance in reducing the undercount. Conclusion At the macro level, the memorandum of understanding between the two organizations responsible for registering deaths was effective. However, increasing the quality of data registrations requires monitoring at the micro and organizational levels to lead to a positive performance in reducing death under-registration in all provinces.
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- Mehran Zarghami
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Department of Psychiatry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran,Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, Sari, Iran
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Department of Psychiatry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran,Correspondence to: Masoudeh Babakhanian; Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, Sari, Iran;
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, Sari, Iran
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- Vice Chancellery for Health, Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Legal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine Organization, Tehran, Iran
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Fattah A, Khalvati M, Abounoori M, Molavi N, Azartash F, Babakhanian M. Motivations for alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic in Islamic Republic of Iran. East Mediterr Health J 2022; 28:108-113. [DOI: 10.26719/emhj.22.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Background: High alcohol consumption is an important public health problem, and understanding factors associated with such consumption is essential. Aims: This study aimed to assess individual and social factors associated with alcohol consumption during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Methods: In this qualitative study, purposive sampling was used to select study participants by sharing the survey link on the Telegram application channels with an Iranian audience during COVID-19. The study was conducted from March to June 2020 and reached all Iranian provinces. We used qualitative content analysis to investigate specific concepts in the responses. Results: Of the 116 participants who responded to the survey, 34 (29.3%) were females, and 82 (70.7%) were male. The mean age of the participants was 34.8 years (standard deviation 9.9; range 17–71 years). Most of the participants (75.9%) reported having consumed alcohol, and 56.9% reported having self-medicated for an illness without a doctor’s prescription before the COVID-19 pandemic. The most common reason given for alcohol consumption was to relieve stress during home quarantining (32.3%). Based on analysis of the responses, two themes emerged: coping motivations and coping skills, with five subthemes and 14 basic codes. Coping motivations were more powerful than coping skills in relation to high alcohol consumption. Conclusion: Poor coping skills and strong motivations, combined with misinformation on social media and the internet, appear to have led to new or higher alcohol consumption among survey respondents.
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Pordanjani SR, Pordanjani AR, Askarpour H, Arjmand M, Babakhanian M, Amiri M, Mazaheri E. A Comprehensive Review on Various Aspects of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccines. Int J Prev Med 2022; 13:151. [PMID: 36911005 PMCID: PMC9999094 DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_513_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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This is a comprehensive review based on the published papers in the field of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination. Many efforts have been made to develop vaccines to combat this pandemic. Since December 2020, more than 200 vaccines have been tested in various research stages and in clinical trials on humans, of which eight vaccines reached phase four clinical trials in humans and approved by FDA and EUA. After the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that had the highest efficacy (95%), the efficacy of the other vaccines are as follows: Moderna 94.5%, Sputnik V 91%, Novavax 89.7%, Sinopharm 79.3%, Oxford/AstraZenaca 70.4%, Johnson and Johnson 66.9%, and Sinovac 50.7%. At present, protein-based vaccines, with 35% of all available COVID-19 vaccines, are the most common technique in the vaccine production, and then there are vaccines of non-replicating viral vector (13.3%), mRNA1 (12.1%), DNA (10.2%), replicating viral vector (9.8%), and inactivated vaccines (8.2%). The most frequently recognized adverse effects within 7 days of each vaccine dose involved fever, fatigue, headache, chill, and myalgia. The mRNA-based vaccines were associated with a higher occurrence of local side effects (78.3 vs. 70.4%; Sig. = 0.064), whereas the viral vector-based vaccine was associated with a higher prevalence of systemic side effects (87.2 vs. 61%; Sig. < 0.001). Based on the evidence and articles in the field of vaccination, AstraZeneca-Oxford and Sinopharm vaccines reported the highest and lowest side effects, respectively. Because of being emerging, pathogenicity, and high infectivity of COVID-19, vaccination against the disease to prevent its incident rate and decrease the prevalence rate is recommended immediately. Being informed of various aspects of the existing vaccines such as efficacy, effectiveness, safety, etc.can accelerate to make effective and useful choices and consequently have a vaccinated community against the epidemic.
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- Sajjad Rahimi Pordanjani
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Disease Management, Deputy of Health, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Disease Management, Deputy of Health, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Disease Management, Deputy of Health, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Health Information Technology Research Center, Students Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Rahmatpour Rokni G, Shiran M, Abounoori M, Houshmand G, Babakhanian M, Godazandeh G, Bayat S, Pazyar N, Abedi M, Khorshidi F, Yari F, Ghafouri Z, Patil A, Goldust M, Mirmohammadi Langari L. Effects of metformin on autoimmune immunoglobins and interferon-γ in patients with early diagnosed pemphigus vulgaris: a prospective clinical trial. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021; 47:110-113. [PMID: 34236726 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The management of pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is challenging. This study aimed to evaluate the immunomodulating effects of metformin on PV. The study was conducted in two phases: in the first phase, patients received routine first-line treatment (prednisolone plus azathioprine) for 2 months, then in the second phase, metformin was added to this regimen for another 2 months. After addition of metformin to the first-line medications, significant reductions were seen in serum IgG1 (reduced from 534.92 ± 134.83 mg/dL to 481.58 ± 130.46 mg/dL, P < 0.001), IgG4 (51.83 ± 27.26 mg/dL to 44.50 ± 26.05 mg/dL, P < 0.001) and interferon-γ (277.99 ± 108.71 pg/mL to 45.05 ± 17.080 pg/mL, P = 0.03) concentrations. The suppressant effect of metformin was greatest on IgG4 (coefficient of variation 1.28), the dominant subclass of IgG involved in PV. Metformin could have immunomodulating effects on PV with controlling effects on steroid complications.
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- G Rahmatpour Rokni
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, Immuno-Genetics Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Immunogenetics Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Azad University of Mazandaran, Sari, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Azad University of Mazandaran, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology, Dr DY Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Microbial Resistance Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Omranifard V, Abounoori M, Babakhanian M, Ebrahimi A, Akouchekian S, Shafiei K, Khosravifar S. Translation and psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for Elderly People (HoNOS65+). Aging Med (Milton) 2021; 4:135-145. [PMID: 34250432 PMCID: PMC8251871 DOI: 10.1002/agm2.12153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for Elderly People (HoNOS65+) in Iran's elderly population. METHODS The scale English version translated to Persian using a forward and backward translation method. The scale was filled for two elderly population groups (inpatient and outpatients) (N = 300). Simultaneously with HoNOS+65, the Clinical Global Impressions Scale (CGI) was completed. Two separate therapists were filled HoNOS+65 for thirty-one patients (inter-rater reliability test). In general, content validity, consistency, confirmatory factor analyses (CFA), convergent validity, and criterion validity were examined. RESULTS Using exploratory factor analysis, three factors were extracted. Inter-rater reliability in some items has a slight agreement. Content validity ratio (0.75) and index (0.90) were calculated for each item. Cronbach's alpha total score was 0.82. According to the largest modification indices, CFA showed satisfactory fit indices. The convergent validity between HoNOS +65 and CGI was (r = 0/71, sig = 0.000). Finally, the optimal cut-off point was achieved 13. Sensitivity and specificity for the HoNOS +65 were 88.89% and 81.16%, respectively, with the Youden index of 0.7005. CONCLUSION The Persian version of HoNOS65+ has high reliability, validity, specificity, and sensitivity in multidimensional assessment of Iranian geriatric mental health.
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- Victoria Omranifard
- Department of PsychiatryBehavioral Sciences Research CentreSchool of MedicineIsfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahanIran
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- Student Research CommitteeSchool of MedicineMazandaran University of Medical SciencesSariIran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research CenterSemnan University of Medical SciencesSemnanIran
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- Behavioral Science Research CenterMedicine SchoolIsfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahanIran
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- Department of PsychiatryNoor HospitalIsfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahanIran
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- Department of PsychiatryIsfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahanIran
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- Department of PsychiatrySchool of MedicineIsfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahanIran
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Amini F, Moosavi SM, Rafaiee R, Nadi Ghara A, Babakhanian M. Chronotype patterns associated with job satisfaction of shift working healthcare providers. Chronobiol Int 2021; 38:526-533. [PMID: 33435743 DOI: 10.1080/07420528.2020.1869028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Job satisfaction of healthcare providers is important for their own health and also the quality of care provided to their patients. The aim of our study was to measure the chronotype patterns among healthcare providers and its association with their job satisfaction. Using stratified cluster random sampling, we recruited 210 healthcare providers working permanent morning or evening shifts for a cross-sectional study in Sari, Iran. By in-person interview, we collected data on demographic characteristics and assessed both chronotype, using the Horne-Östberg M-E Questionnaire, and job satisfaction, using the Danet's Job Satisfaction Questionnaire. We grouped job satisfaction scores into four ordinal categories and assessed correlations with study variables by ordinal multivariate logistic regression. The average age of the participants was 39.0 (SD 8.02) years. Most were younger than 45 years of age (74.27%), female (66.67%), married (62.24%), of high income (45.71%), and employed in permanent full-time healthcare work (56.67%). Overall, 63.4% of the participants had moderately high to high job satisfaction. Those who worked the morning shift who were moderate morning and high morning chronotypes, compared to those who were intermediate chronotype, had a statistically significant adjusted odd ratio (AOR), respectively, of 11.36 and 6.53 of higher job satisfaction. Likewise, those who worked the evening shift and were moderate evening and high evening chronotype, compared to intermediate chronotype, had a statistically higher AOR of job satisfaction, respectively, 3.44 and 32.63. We found the match between chronotype and work shift schedule to be linked with increased job satisfaction. If the findings are verified in other investigations, the relatively easy measure of chronotype should be considered to assign people to a work shift to improve job satisfaction of healthcare and perhaps other workers.
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- Fatemeh Amini
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Health Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Zareiyan A, Sharif Nia H, Molavi N, Saeidi A, Najarzadegan M, Ghazanfarpour M, Jafarpour H, Babakhanian M. Validation of a brief sex addiction screening instrument (PATHOS) and prediction of sex addiction in the Iranian population. Trends Psychiatry Psychother 2021; 43:30-36. [PMID: 33681904 PMCID: PMC7932034 DOI: 10.47626/2237-6089-2019-0088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Sex addiction is a major psychiatric disorder in which a person is compelled to participate in sexual activities despite negative consequences. This study was conducted to localize a brief sex addiction screening instrument (PATHOS) for use in the Iranian population and to determine variables predictive of sex addiction in the general Iranian population. METHODS In this study, we evaluated the psychometric properties of PATHOS in a sample of 443 Iranians in 2018. Data were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis (Factor 10.8.04 software). Simple and multiple linear regression analyses were used to investigate construct validity and variables predictive of addiction. RESULTS Exploratory factor analysis identified two factors in this dichotomous questionnaire and reported the questionnaire's test-retest reliability in the target population. Prognostic variables for sexual addiction in the Iranian population were determined to be female gender, higher education, viewing pornographic videos, having multiple sex partners, having difficulty interacting in sex, and history of masturbation. CONCLUSION The Persian version of the brief sex addiction screening instrument (PATHOS) has sufficient reliability and validity in the Iranian population. The predictive variables of sex addiction are indicative of the presence of risk of this disorder in Iranian samples and more studies are needed in order to enable prevention and treatment.
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- Armin Zareiyan
- Department of Health Disaster and EmergenciesNursing FacultyAja University of Medical SciencesTehranIran Department of Health Disaster and Emergencies
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Nursing Faculty
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Aja University of Medical Sciences
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Tehran
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- Department of NursingMazandaran University of Medical ScienceSariIran Department of Nursing
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Mazandaran University of Medical Science
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Sari
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Iran
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- Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran Kashan University of Medical Sciences
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Kashan
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Iran
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- Urmia University of Medical SciencesUrmiaIran Urmia University of Medical Sciences
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Urmia
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Iran
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- Research Center for Addiction and Risky BehaviorsIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran Research Center for Addiction and Risky Behaviors
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Iran University of Medical Sciences
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Tehran
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Iran
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- Student Research CommitteeKerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran Student Research Committee
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Kerman University of Medical Sciences
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Kerman
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Iran
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Research CentreAddiction InstituteMazandaran University of Medical SciencesSariIran Student Research Committee,
Psychiatry and Behavioral Research Centre
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Addiction Institute
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Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
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Sari
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Research CentreAddiction InstituteMazandaran University of Medical SciencesSariIran Student Research Committee,
Psychiatry and Behavioral Research Centre
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Addiction Institute
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Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
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Sari
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- Semnan University of Medical Sciences and Health ServicesSemnanIran Semnan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
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Semnan
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Babakhanian M, Zarghami M, Alipour A, Khosravi A, Hashemi-Nazari SS, Saberi M, Ghadirzadeh MR. An Estimation of Drug-Related Deaths in Iran, Using the Capture-Recapture Method (2014-2016). Addict Health 2020; 12:87-97. [PMID: 32782731 PMCID: PMC7395932 DOI: 10.22122/ahj.v12i2.266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Background The Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) and the Legal Medicine Organization (LMO) are the 2 death registration systems in Iran for registering drug-related deaths. The aim of the present study was to assess the number of undercount and the overlap between the deaths registered by the 2 sources. Methods In this descriptive study, according to the ý10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases ý(ICD-10), the registered data on drug-related deaths in the years 2014-2016, as recorded by the MOHME and the LMO, were collected and the number of deaths was estimated using 2-source capture-recapture method and Excel and SPSS software. Findings The total number of drug-related deaths, as registered by the 2 sources, was 8639 during the 3 years. A major part of the drug-related deaths (75% of the data) had been registered by the LMO and only 25% of deaths had been registered by the MOHME. There was also a small overlap (7.7% of deaths) between the data from the 2 sources. The final estimation from the capture-recapture model and analysis of sensitivity showed that, during the 3 years, the total number of drug-related deaths was 14517 [95% confidence interval (CI):14498-14558]. Based on the complete overlap assumption and 50% of unidentified individuals in the 2 sources, the number of deaths was estimated at 11341 and 12418, respectively. The largest number of drug-related deaths had occurred within the age range of 25-39 years and in men. Kermanshah, Hamedan, and Zanjan Provinces (Iran) had the largest number of cumulative incidences of drug-related deaths. Based on the data provided by the MOHME, the most common cause of death was Methadone poisoning. Conclusion There was a small overlap between the MOHME and the LMO in the registration of drug-related deaths. Failure to enter accurate and correct information has led to miscalculations of these deaths in Iran.
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- Masoudeh Babakhanian
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute AND Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Deputy for Public Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Promotion and Injury Prevention Research Center AND Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Shahmohammadi A, Ramezanpour N, Mahdavi Siuki M, Dizavandi F, Ghazanfarpour M, Rahmani Y, Tahajjodi R, Babakhanian M. The efficacy of herbal medicines on anxiety and depression in peri- and postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Post Reprod Health 2019; 25:131-141. [PMID: 31630610 DOI: 10.1177/2053369119841166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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- Afshar Shahmohammadi
- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Ali and Taleghani Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Razi School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Ali and Taleghani Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of occupational therapy, university of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences, Tehran , Iran
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- Social Determinant of Health Research Center, Semnan University 0f Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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Zarghami M, Taghizadeh F, Babakhanian M, Vaghefinezhad M. An Overview of the Research Reports on Addiction in Iranian Journals from 2010 to 2015. Addict Health 2019; 10:67-75. [PMID: 31069030 PMCID: PMC6494987 DOI: 10.22122/ahj.v10i2.535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background The articles and research reports presented in the scientific journals are selected without a proper critical appraisal in many cases. This is a major problem, as it leads to the opinions of the experts being neglected in many of these scientific journals. A descriptive study was done in fall and winter of 2016. Methods Journals were identified searching the electronic databases, including PubMed, Medline, Scopus, Google Scholar, and national Persian databases of SID and Magiran. All the articles on addiction published in the time span of 2010-2015 in 8 psychiatry, psychology, and addiction journals were included in this study. The journals included Journal of Behavioral Sciences, Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health, and Journal of Research on Addiction in Persian, and Health and Addiction Journal, International Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Journal of Research in Behavioral Sciences, and International Journal of Psychological Studies in English. These journals were evaluated according to their research design and methodology, scientific writing style, and the validity of the references. For all of the 264 articles, the research design and references were thoroughly evaluated. Findings The most frequent problems were seen in the introduction section, the sampling method of study, the exclusive criteria, analysis, and the limitations of the study. Conclusion Major deficiencies in the articles on addiction in Iranian journals were seen. It can be prevented by including important items in the checklists published by some of the journals for reviewers.
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- Mehran Zarghami
- Professor, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine AND Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- PhD by Research Student, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- MSc Student, Department of Medical Journalism, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Babakhanian M, Ghazanfarpour M, Kargarfard L, Roozbeh N, Darvish L, Khadivzadeh T, Dizavandi FR. Effect of Aromatherapy on the Treatment of Psychological Symptoms in Postmenopausal and Elderly Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Menopausal Med 2018; 24:127-132. [PMID: 30202763 PMCID: PMC6127019 DOI: 10.6118/jmm.2018.24.2.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2018] [Revised: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Objectives To critically assess the effect of aromatherapy on the psychological symptoms as noted in the postmenopausal and elderly women. Methods Three following databases were systematically searched: MEDLINE, Scopus and Cochrane Library (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) from inception to January 2018. The search keywords included ‘menopause’ AND (aromatherapy), without language restrictions. Results In this study, 4 trials were included which fit into our systematic review. The findings demonstrated that the aromatherapy massage have significantly improved psychological symptoms in menopausal and elderly women as compared to the control group (standardized mean difference [SMD] = −1.24; 95% confidence interval, −0.188 to −0.606; P < 0.001 random effect model; 3 trials, moderate to high heterogeneity, I2 = 0.76; P = 0.028). According to 1 of the trials, the aromatherapy oil massage was no more effective than the untreated group regarding their experience of symptoms such as nervousness. Conclusions The aromatherapy may be beneficial in attenuating the psychological symptoms that these women may experience, such as anxiety and depression, but it is not considered as an effective treatment to manage nervousness symptom among menopausal women. This finding should be observed in light of study limitations.
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- Masoudeh Babakhanian
- Social Determinant of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Razi School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Fatemeh School Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Mother and Child Welfare Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Science, Bander Abbas, Iran
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- Mother and Child Welfare Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Science, Bander Abbas, Iran
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- Evidence-Based Care Research Center, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Community Health and Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Ghazanfarpour M, Najafi MN, Sharghi NB, Mousavi MS, Babakhanian M, Rakhshanded H. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) on menopausal symptoms: A high placebo response. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc 2018; 19:122-127. [PMID: 29755029 PMCID: PMC6085528 DOI: 10.4274/jtgga.2017.0124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of oral fennel on menopausal symptoms. Material and Methods: This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial was conducted on 50 postmenopausal women in Mashhad (Iran). Patients were randomly divided into two groups of fennel (n=25) and placebo (n=25). Measurements were performed at baseline and after three months using the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life questionnaire. Results: Both placebo and treatment groups revealed significant improvements in the hot flush score (p<0.001 for fennel and p<0.01 for placebo), night sweats (p=0.007 for fennel and p<0.01 for placebo), sweating (p=0.002 for fennel and p<0.01 for placebo), symptoms of anxiety (p=0.05 for fennel and p=0.001 for placebo), feeling depressed (p<0.01 for fennel and p=0.006 for placebo), and impatience with other people (p<0.01 for fennel and p=0.003 for placebo). There were no significant differences in any menopausal symptoms between the fennel and placebo groups, except for coughing and sneezing when urinating (p=0.03). Conclusion: The failure to indicate a significant effect may have been caused by a high placebo response. It is suggested that future trials should include a placebo run-in phase or design a sequential, parallel study with larger sample sizes to mitigate the placebo effect.
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- Masumeh Ghazanfarpour
- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Community Medicine, Imam Reza Clinical Research Units, Mashhad University of Medicl Sciences School of Medicine, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Social Determinant of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Afiat M, Amini E, Ghazanfarpour M, Nouri B, Mousavi MS, Babakhanian M, Rakhshandeh H. The Effect of Short-term Treatment with Fennel on Lipid Profile in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Menopausal Med 2018; 24:29-33. [PMID: 29765924 PMCID: PMC5949305 DOI: 10.6118/jmm.2018.24.1.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Revised: 11/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objectives The present trial aimed to assess the effects of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) on lipid profiles. Methods In this double blind, randomized and placebo-controlled trial, sixty eligible postmenopausal women were randomly assigned into the fennel and placebo groups. Total blood cholesterol, cholesterol fractions, and triglycerides were tested at the baseline, and after three-month follow-up. Results There was no significant difference in triglyceride (P = 0.679), total cholesterol (P = 0.103), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C; P = 0.146) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C; P = 0.266) levels between the two groups. In addition, in both groups, a paired t.test showed no significant difference in all mentioned parameters, except for HDL-C, indicating significant borderline improvement (P = 0.052) in the fennel group. Conclusions The fennel group revealed a very slight positive change in LDL-C, triglyceride and HDL-C. Further studies with longer durations, higher doses, and larger sample sizes are recommended to validate the results.
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- Maliheh Afiat
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Evidence-Based Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Science, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Saghafi N, Karjalian M, Ghazanfarpour M, Khorsand I, Rakhshandeh H, Mirteimouri M, Babakhanian M, Khadivzadeh T, Najafzadeh MJ, Ghorbani A, Pourali L, Bahman S. The effect of a vaginal suppository formulation of dill (Anethum graveolens) in comparison to clotrimazole vaginal tablet on the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2018; 38:985-988. [PMID: 29553834 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2018.1432578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The goal of this study was to compare the effect of Anethum graveolens (dill) vaginal suppositories and 100 mg clotrimazole vaginal tablets on vulvovaginal Candidiasis. This study was a single centre, single-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial, in which 60 women with microbiology-confirmed vulvovaginal candidiasis were randomly assigned to dill and clotrimazole groups. At the end of the study, the estimated prevalence of leucorrhoea, burning, and itching was 23%, 23% and 20% in dill users, respectively. This figure was 20%, 10% and 16.7% for the clotrimazole group, respectively. The difference between the two groups was not significant. 13% of suppository patients, compared with 10% of clotrimazole-treatment patients, had a positive culture, which was not significant (p = .68). According to findings, 2% dill vaginal suppositories were as effective as clotrimazole vaginal tablets in reducing both clinical and microbiological symptoms of Candidiasis. Studies with larger sample sizes are required to confirm current findings. Impact statement What is already known on the subject? Based on results from in vivo and in vitro animal studies, dill (Anethum graveolens) has anti-candida activity. What do the results of this study add? It appears that 2% dill vaginal suppositories were as effective as 100 mg clotrimazole vaginal tablets in reducing both the clinical and microbiological symptoms. What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and further research? Obstetricians and gynaecologists can offer dill as a useful alternative to chemical drugs, especially in women who are often interested in herbal medicine, or in women who are resistant or are not allowed to use antifungal drugs.
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- Nafiseh Saghafi
- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- b Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- c Evidence-Based Care Research Centre, Mashhad University of Medical Science , Mashhad , Iran
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- d Department of Parasitology and Mycology , Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- e School of Medicine , Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants , Mashhad , Iran
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- f Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences , Semnan , Iran
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- c Evidence-Based Care Research Centre, Mashhad University of Medical Science , Mashhad , Iran
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- g Department of Parasitology and Mycology Faculty of Medicine , Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- h Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- i Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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Saghafi N, Ghazanfarpour M, Khadivzadeh T, Babakhanian M, Afiat M. The Effect of Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) on Body Composition in Postmenopausal Women with Excess Weight: A Double-blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial. J Menopausal Med 2017; 23:166-171. [PMID: 29354616 PMCID: PMC5770526 DOI: 10.6118/jmm.2017.23.3.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2017] [Revised: 06/15/2017] [Accepted: 07/08/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Objectives The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of fennel on body composition. Methods This study is a secondary analysis of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Fifty-four out of 60 patients were able to successfully complete the original study. Seven out of 54 patients were excluded because they were not overweight and obese. Thus, 47 women were included in this secondary analysis. Of these 47 women, 22 were in the fennel group and 25 were in placebo group. Body weight, body mass index (BMI) as well as fat distribution was measured at the baseline and after a three-month follow-up. Results Comparison of fennel and placebo groups did not reveal any significant effect in terms of body weight, BMI, waist and hip circumferences and fat distribution. Also, the results of paired t-test did not variation of these parameters across groups before and after 12-week treatment. Conclusions Menopausal women in fennel group experienced a slight increase in body weight and fat distribution, which was not significant. Further studies with larger sample sizes are recommended to validate the results of this study.
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- Nafiseh Saghafi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery School, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran
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- Evidence-Based Care Research Centre, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran
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- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Ghazanfarpour M, Shokrollahi P, Khadivzadeh T, Baharian Sharghi N, Mirzaii Najmabadi K, Babakhanian M, Jafarian AH. Effect of Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) on vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Post Reprod Health 2017; 23:171-176. [PMID: 28990439 DOI: 10.1177/2053369117733629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Objectives This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of orally administered fennel on vaginal atrophy. Materials and methods In this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 60 postmenopausal women living in Mashhad, Iran, were randomly divided into an oral fennel group (n = 30) and a placebo group (n = 30). The Maturation Vaginal Index and maturation values were measured once at baseline and again upon a three-month follow-up. Results The paired t-test showed statistically significant changes in the Maturation Vaginal Index (i.e. a decline in the parabasal cells and an increase in the intermediate and superficial cells) and maturation values in both the fennel and placebo groups at the end of the trial compared to at baseline. Nonetheless, no significant differences were observed in the percentages of the parabasal (P = 0.191), intermediate (P = 0.219) and superficial (P = 0.82) cells, which was also the case for the maturation values (P = 0.64). Conclusion Fennel had no significant positive effects on vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women. Nonetheless, more studies are recommended to be conducted using higher doses of fennel and larger sample sizes so as to verify the results of this study.
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- Masumeh Ghazanfarpour
- 1 Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- 1 Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- 1 Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- 3 Omolbanin Hospital, Mashhad, Iran
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- 1 Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- 5 Department of Pathology, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Ghazanfarpour M, Amini E, Khadivzadeh T, Babakhanian M, Nouri B, Rakhshandeh H, Afiat M. The Effect of Short-term Treatment with Fennel on Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Menopausal Med 2017; 23:124-130. [PMID: 28951861 PMCID: PMC5606910 DOI: 10.6118/jmm.2017.23.2.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Revised: 04/07/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objectives The goal of this study is to assess the effect of fennel on bone density. Methods This was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, which studied sixty eligible postmenopausal women, who were randomly assigned to fennel and placebo groups. Then, the dual energy X-ray absorptiometry was utilized to measure bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) of the spine, femoral neck, intertrochanter, and trochanter at the baseline and after three-month follow-up. Results The mean BMD and BMC at lumbar spine (P = 0.14, P = 0.504), total hip femoral (P = 0.427, P = 0.471), trochanter (P = 0.075, P = 0.07), intertrochanter, (P = 0.864, P = 0.932) and femoral neck (P = 0.439, P = 0.641) was not significantly different between the fennel and placebo groups. Conclusions The results of this study did not approve the effect of fennel on bone density in post-menopausal women. However, to gain deeper insights, further studies with longer durations and larger sample sizes are recommended.
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- Masumeh Ghazanfarpour
- Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Nursing and Midwifery School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Babakhanian M, Haghdoost AA, Afshari M, Taghizadeh F, Moosazadeh M. Methadone Replacement Therapy and Sexual Disorders among Opium Dependent Iranian Men: A Meta-Analysis Study. Addict Health 2017; 9:1-10. [PMID: 29026497 PMCID: PMC5628762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Evaluation of sexual disorders among persons receiving methadone replacement therapy is of great importance, because these problems may lead to non-compliance and relapse. This study aimed to estimate the effect of methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) on sexual function among addicted Iranian men using met-analysis. METHODS Investigating the available data banks, relevant studies were identified. After exclusion of duplicates, irrelevant papers and low quality articles, eligible papers were entered into the meta-analysis. Prevalence and standardized mean difference of sexual function scores were illustrated by forest plots based on sexual desire, orgasm and erectile function. FINDINGS During the primary search, 5341 evidences were identified. After application of the inclusion/exclusion criteria and quality assessment, nine papers were detected eligible for final meta-analysis. Total prevalence [95% confidence intervals (CI)] of sexual disorders and erectile dysfunction among Iranian men under methadone therapy were estimated as 66.3% (27.1-105.5) and 77.5% (61.9-93.1), respectively. The standardized mean differences (95% CI) of Sexual desire, orgasm and erection before and after methadone therapy were estimated as 0.16 (-0.68, 0.99), -0.01 (-0.75, 0.74) and 0.11 (-0.41, 0.64), respectively. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis showed that methadone therapy did not significantly influence the sexual desire, erectile function and orgasm among opium dependent men.
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- Masoudeh Babakhanian
- PhD Student, Student Research Committee, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Professor, Research Center for Modelling in Health, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- PhD Student, Student Research Committee, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Health Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran,Correspondence to: Mahmood Moosazadeh PhD,
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Zem GC, Goldstein L, Lim J, Petrosyan S, Tanaka S, Kravtsova A, Allen J, Guzelyan K, German F, Dayan M, Mejia D, Heravi M, Ebrahimi R, Davoodi H, Rajaei A, Nguyen Q, Gonzales F, Basmadjian S, Jahanbakhsh A, Zhamkochyan S, McNee Z, Keihani K, Herr C, Estrada J, Hatanian F, Babakhanian M, Abedian H, Benshian J, Oppenheimer SB. Parameters Affecting Cell Binding to Lectin Beads in Carbohydrate‐Based Drug Development. FASEB J 2008. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.808.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- G. C. Zem
- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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- Center for Cancer and Developmental BiologyCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridgeCA
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