Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1411 1419 Aidos S TLEMISSOV Semey State Medical University, Semey, Kazakhstan Marzhan A DAULETYAROVA semey State Medical University, Semey, Kazakhstan Tolkyn A BULEGENOV Semey State Medical University, Semey, Kazakhstan Tolebay K RAKHYPBEKOV Semey State Medical University, Semey, Kazakhstan Andrej M GRJIBOVSKI Dept. of International Public Health, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway AND Dept. of Preventive Medicine, International Kazakh – Turkish University, Turkestan, Kazakhstan AND International School of Public Health, Northern State Medical University, Arkhangelsk, Russia 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Background: External causes of death are still among the main causes of death in the countries of the former Soviet Union. We studied epidemiology of injuries among elderly in a typical Kazakhstani city. Methods: Data on all injuries among individuals aged 60 yr or older in the city of Semey (former Semipalatinsk) from 2010 to 2012 was collected from medical files. We present absolute numbers and incidence rates for the main ICD-codes in Chapters XIX and XX of ICD-10 by gender, ethnic background and place where the injury occurred. Results: Altogether, there were 6065 injuries in 2010-2012. The overall incidence of increased from 4746.6 per 100000 in 2010 to 5577.7 per 100000 in 2012. Injuries to the elbow and forearm, injuries to the shoulder and upper arm, and injuries to the knee and lower leg were the most common and comprised 17.3%, 15.5% and 14.6% of all injuries, respectively. Falls constituted 82.2% of all injuries. Most injuries occurred at home and among ethnic Russians. Conclusion: The incidence and the absolute number of injuries among elderly in Semey increased during the study period in both men and women. Given that the population of Kazakhstan is getting older, injuries are expected to require more attention from the public health professionals and health authorities. More than four-fifths of traumas resulted from falls making this cause of injury the first target for preventive measures.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8342 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8342/5352

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1388 1398 Amirabbas AZIZI Dept. of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran AND Dept. of Health Information Technology, School of Paramedicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran Robab ABOUTORABI Dept. of Endocrinology, Endocrine Research Center, Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran Zahra MAZLOUM-KHORASANI Dept. of Endocrinology, Endocrine Research Center, Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran Benyamin HOSEINI Dept. of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran Mahmood TARA Dept. of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Background: Diabetes disease is one of the 4 main types of non-communicable diseases. No research has been conducted in order to identify data items for Diabetic Personal Health Record (DPHR), in Iran. This study, with the aim of systematically developing the DPHR was done to supply ultimately the country with a national model through Delphi method. Methods: We conducted a systematic review of the literature using the following electronic databases: PubMed, Web of sciences, Scopus, Science Direct, and ACM digital library. The year of the study included the obtained articles was 2013. We used a 3-step method to identify studies related to DPHR. Study selection processes were performed by two reviewers independently. The eligible studies were included in this review. Quality of studies was assessed using a mixed approach scoring system. Reviewers used 2-step method for the validation of the final DPHR model. Results: Initially, 2011 papers were returned from online databases and 186 studies from gray literature search. After removing duplicates, study screening, and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 129 studies were eligible for further full-text review. Considering the full-text review, 34 studies were identified for final review. Given the content of selected studies, we determined seven main classes of DPHR. The highest score belongs to home monitoring data class by mean of 19.83, and the lowest was general data class by mean of 3.89. Conclusion: Together with representative sample of endocrinologist in Iran achieved consensus on a DPHR model to improve self-care for diabetic patients and to facilitate physician decision making.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8340 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8340/5349

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1507 1410 Esfandiar SHOJAEI Dept. of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Zeynab YASSIN Dept. of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Omid REZAHOSSEINI Dept. of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Hydatid disease commonly involves liver but in rare cases, it can involve cardiac structures. A 75-yr-old farmer from Parsabad-Moghan, northwestern Iran was presented to the Emergency Room of Tehran Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran with dyspnea and without chest pain in 2014. A lesion compatible with hydatid cyst was found in echocardiography and confirmed by serology and MRI. Surgical treatment was done but the patient was died in recovery room because of cardiac arrhythmia. In endemic areas, hydatid cyst should be considered in differential diagnosis of heterogeneous echogenic lesions even if the serologic tests are negative. Physician can use cardiac MRI to earn valuable information about the lesion and its relation to other structures. However, with all of these assessments, surgical removal of cardiac cysts may have some complications.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8354 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8354/5377

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1511 1512 Mohammad NURUL AZAM Dept. of Business Administration, Faculty of Business and Economics, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Mahbuba YEASMIN EKRA Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Nasar U. AHMED Dept. of Epidemiology, Florida International University, Miami, USA Hrishikesh CHAKRABORTY Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Modeling Occurrence of Dengue Cases in Malaysia https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8364 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8364/5378

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1502 1506 Amirhossein TAKIAN Dept. of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Dept. of Global Health and Public Policy, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Ali AKBARI-SARI Dept. of Global Health and Public Policy, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Background: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to transform our world, and each goal has specific targets to be achieved by 2030. For the goals to be achieved, everyone needs to do their part: governments, academia, the private sector and all people. This paper summarizes the main evidence-based recommendations made by excellent academics and scholars who discussed their experiences and views during the conference to respond to the challenges of sustainable health development. Methods: To contribute to exploring to the academia's role in reaching SDGs, the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Health Development was held at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, on 24-25 April 2016, in Tehran, Iran. Results: In line with Goal 3 of SDGs: "ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages", the conference discussed various aspects of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), as well as Global Action Plans for prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and explained the special role of academic public health institutes in education, research and service provision in the two above-mentioned areas. Conclusion: To fulfill the requirements of SDGs, modern approaches to funding, education, teaching, research priority setting and advocacy, which in turn need novel strategies in collaboration and constructive partnerships among academic public health institutes from low, middle and high-income countries, are essential.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8353 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8353/5376

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1420 1426 You LI Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China Jian QIN Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China Xiao WEI Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China Guiyun LIANG Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China Liwei SHI Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China Meiyu JIANG Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China Tianlong XIA Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China Xue LIANG Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China Min HE Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China Zhiyong ZHANG Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, China 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Background: We aimed to identify the role of SIRT6 gene polymorphism rs350846 in human longevity. Methods: SIRT6 C/G genotypes were determined using Taqman SNP Genotyping Assays in 169 long-lived inhabitants (LG group aged 90-110 yr), 158 healthy internal controls (internal control group; aged 26-82 yr) and 176 healthy external controls (external control group; aged 20-82 yr) without a family history of exceptional longevity. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 16.0. Results: BMI and TG level were lower in the longevity than in the two control groups, while serum LDL-c and HDL-c and SBP and DBP levels in long-lived individuals were higher than in the two control groups (P<0.01). The waist circumference was obviously different (P=0.001) among the three groups, with the maximum observed in the external group. No statistically significant differences of the gender FBG and TC were seen in long-lived individuals than in the two control groups. Significant genotype differences existed among the different groups except for the longevity and internal control group. The frequency of the minor allele-C was 0.319. The minor allele frequency of rs350846 in SIRT6 was much higher in the external control than in the other groups. BMI, SBP and HDL-c displayed significant effect on longevity. Conclusion: The C allele of rs350846 in SIRT6 gene, CC and CG genotypes as well as BMI, systolic pressure and HDL-c are associated with longevity. Further studies are needed to validate our results.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8343 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8343/5355

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1399 1410 Gholamhossein SALEHI ZALANI Center for Health Human Resources Research & Studies, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran Mahboubeh BAYAT Dept. of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Azad SHOKRI Health Services Management of Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran S. Elmira MIRBAHAEDDIN Center for Human Resources Research & Studies, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran Vahid RASI Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Samira ALIREZAEI Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Fatemeh MANAFI Dept. of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Background: This study aimed to use a mixed-method approach to investigate affecting factors on the performance of Community Health Workers (CHW) in Iran’s villages. Methods: This study was conducted during 2014-2015 with a mixed method in three phases of literature review, Delphi technique and developing a rich picture. Overall, in order to finalize the affecting factors and their relationships between qualitative content analysis, Delphi technique, AHP technique and Focus Group Discussion were used, respectively. Results: Affecting factors on CHW performance were divided into four main categories, 10 sub-themes and 35 contents. Increase in the level of people’s awareness, disease patterns, demographic structure and lifestyle were placed in four priorities respectively on the basis of importance. Conclusion: To the most extent CHW cannot face current needs of rural communities. It challenges equitable access to healthcare services and also conflicts with the primary philosophy of CHW presence in rural areas. CHW can be used in two forms; either as an assistant to rural family physicians or with the same previous functions.     https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8341 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8341/5350

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1513 1514 Shenghua XIE Dept. of Social Research, University of Turku, Turku, Finland Junling XU Public Administration College, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 The Effects of Social Medical Insurance Participation on Migrant Workers in China: Estimation Based on the Propensity Score Matching Approach https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8355 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8355/5380

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1427 1435 Hyunshik KIM Faculty of Sport Medicine, Sendai University, Miyagi, Japan Younglae CHOI Dept. of Physical Education, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Jiameng MA Faculty of Sport Medicine, Sendai University, Miyagi, Japan Kuam HYUNG Dept. of Sports in Life, Jangan University, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea Masashi MIYASHITA Faculty of Education, Tokyo Gakugei University, Tokyo, Japan Sunkyoung LEE Dept. of Life Physical Education, Myongji University, Seoul, Republic of Korea 2016 11 26 2016 11 26  Background: The aim of the study was to analyze the reliability of the Korean version of the NEWS and to investigate the relationship between walking and environmental factors by gender. Methods: A total of 1407 Korean adults, aged 20-59 yr, participated in the study. Data were collected between Sep 2013 and Oct 2013. To examine the test-retest reliability, 281 of the 1407 participants were asked to answer the same questionnaire (Korean NEWS-A scale) after a 7-d interval. Results: The ICC range of the entire questionnaire was 0.71-0.88. The item on land use mix-diversity had the highest ICC, and that on physical barriers had the lowest. In addition, presents the partial correlation coefficients for walking and the NEWS-A score, adjusted for social demographic variables. Overall, land use mix-diversity (P<0.034) and land use mix-access (P<0.014) showed a positive relationship with walking. Discussion: Examination of the reliability of the Korean NEWS-A scale based on Korean adults who reside in large cities showed that all items had statistically satisfactory reliability. Korean NEWS-A scale may be a useful measure for assessing environmental correlates of walking among population in Korea.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8344 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8344/5357

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1515 1517 Sanja MANCEVSKA Dept. of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia Filip KONESKI Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia Jasmina PLUNCEVIC GLIGOROSKA Dept. of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia Julijana NIKOLOVSKA Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia Vasilka RENDZOVA Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia Joseph TECCE Dept. of Psychology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Factors Related to High Anxiety and Depression in Dentistry Students in the Republic of Macedonia https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8356 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8356/5382

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1436 1445 Yu JIE School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563003, P.R. of China Li KEBIN School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563003, P.R. of China Tang YIN School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563003, P.R. of China Xu JIE School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, Guizhou, 563003, P.R. of China 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Background: There is conflicting reports on the respiratory health effects of indoor risk factor exposure. The aim of this study was to assess the association of indoor environmental factors to pulmonary function in an adult population in Zunyi City of Southwest China. Methods: Between July and Sep 2012, we conducted a cross-sectional survey of people aged ≥18 yr in 11 inner-city areas of Zunyi. Data on asthma and asthma-related symptoms and selected home environmental factors were assessed by questionnaire. Lung function measurements, including FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC and PEFR, were assessed and compared. Exposure to indoor and outdoor PM2.5 was monitored by measurement of PM2.5 emission relative concentration. Results: Cooking oil fumes, environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and coal fuel use were associated with impaired lung function among adults in summer season (P<0.05). Subjects exposed coal fuel combustion, cooking oil fumes, pest in kitchen, mosquito repellent, fluffy blanket, pets, visible mold in bedroom and ETS (active and passive smoking) tended to exhibit greater decreases in FVC, FEV1 and PEFR values compared with their non-exposed counterparts (P<0.05). Median PM2.5 relative concentrations in kitchen, sleeping area and outdoor were 486.0cpm, 463.0cpm and 459.0cpm, respectively. PM2.5 relative concentration in indoor kitchen and sleeping area were significant higher than outdoor (P<0.001). Conclusion: A negative association between kitchen, sleeping area risk factors and ETS exposure and a reduction in lung function in summer was revealed in Zunyi.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8345 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8345/5358

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 8357 8357 Chi-Hao ZHANG Dept. of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China Meng LUO Dept. of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Helplessness of Doctors and Nurses in China https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8357 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8357/5383

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1446 1454 Ok-Hee CHO Dept. of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health, Kongju National University, Kongju, South Korea Yang-Sook YOO College of Nursing, the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea Kyung-Hye HWANG Dept. of Nursing, Suwon Science College, Hwaseong, South Korea 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Background: This study aimed to examine the impact of ego-resilience and family function on quality of life in childhood leukemia survivors. Methods: This study targeted 100 pediatric leukemia survivors, who visited the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Center in South Korea from Aug to Dec 2011. A structured questionnaire of ego-resilience, family function and quality of life used to collect data through direct interview with the pediatric patients and their parents. The correlation between the study variables analyzed using the Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and the impact on quality of life analyzed using a stepwise multiple regression. Results: Ego-resilience (r = 0.69, P<0.001) and family function (r =0.46, P< 0.001) had a positive correlation with quality of life and all the sub-categories of quality of life. Ego-resilience was a major factor affecting quality of life in childhood leukemia survivors, with an explanatory power of 48%. The explanatory power for quality of life increased to 53% when age and family function were included. Conclusion: Ego-resilience, age, and family function affect quality of life in childhood leukemia survivors. Hence, strategies are required to construct age-matched programs to improve quality of life, in order to help restore the necessary ego-resilience and to strengthen family function in childhood leukemia survivors.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8346 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8346/5359

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1519 1520 Hasnain Abbas DHARAMSHI Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan Uroosa ASIF Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Electronic Smoke https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8358 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8358/5386

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1455 1464 Hamid KARYAB Dept. of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran AND Center for Water Quality Research, Institute for Environmental Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Masud YUNESIAN Dept. of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Simin NASSERI Dept. of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Noushin RASTKARI Dept. of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Amirhosein MAHVI Dept. of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Ramin NABIZADEH Dept. of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Background: This study was focused on the probability of carcinogen risk of low-level ingestion and dermal exposure with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from drinking water in Tehran, capital of Iran. Methods: Concentrations of 16 PAHs were measured in the tap, bottled and heated tap water in four different seasons. Using a questionnaire-based survey, exposure with PAHs from drinking water was evaluated via direct ingestion, swimming, washing and showering. Finally, a comprehensive risk assessment was performed in four age groups. Rank correlation was used to represent variability in risk analysis and obtained coefficients were used for sensitivity analysis. In addition, Monte Carlo simulation was implemented to determine risk probability distributions and to calculate cumulative probability of the total risks in different age groups. Results: The lifetime average daily dose and the dermal absorbed dose were 0.69E-06 and 1.33E-05 mg/kg/day, respectively. The total estimated excess lifetime cancer risk (ELCR) of ingestion and dermal exposure were 1.57E-05 and 17.24E-05. Conclusion: Sum of estimated ingestion and dermal ELCR was 18.81E-05, which was higher than the acceptable value recommended by WHO. It means a total of 1504 lifetime cancer cases in residents of Tehran. Monte Carlo simulation indicated that risk probability above the acceptable level was 96.2% in dermal exposure. Moreover, sensitivity analysis indicated that tap water consumption (Pspearman >0.92) and washing activities (Pspearman>0.95) had the greatest correlation on the cancer risk.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8347 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8347/5362

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1521 1522 Shahab REZAEIAN Social Determinant of Health Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran Somayeh KHAZAEI Operating Room, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran Salman KHAZAEI Dept. of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 TB/HIV Co-infection in Iran: Current Situation and the  Modeling Study for Future Policy https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8359 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8359/5388

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1465 1472 Somayeh SABOORI Dept. of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran Mahmoud DJALALI Dept. of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Esmaeil YOUSEFI RAD Nutritional Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran Ebrahim Nematipour Dept. of Cardiology, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Ali Akbar SABOOR-YARAGHI Dept. of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Hassan JAVANBAKHT Dept. of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Reza ESHRAGHIAN Dept. of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Atena RAMEZANI Dept. of Basic Sciences and Nutrition, Cardiovascular Research Center, School of Public Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran Fariba KOOHDANI Dept. of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Diabetes Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2016 11 26 2016 11 26 Background: Omega 3 and vitamin E are two critical nutrients which include beneficial effects in coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of this study was to assess the effects of omega 3 alone supplementation or in combination with vitamin E on serum glucose and lipid levels and insulin resistance in CAD patients. Methods: Participants of this clinical trial included 60 male patients with CAD who selected from Tehran Heart Center in Tehran, Iran in 2014. They received 4 g/day omega 3 plus 400 IU/day vitamin E (OE), 4 g/day omega 3 with vitamin E placebo (OP), or omega 3 and vitamin E placebo (PP) for two months. Serum glucose, lipids and insulin were assessed and HOMA-IR was calculated before and after the trial and effects of these nutrients on the highlighted parameters were compared within the study groups. Results: Serum glucose level increased significantly in OP group (P=0.004), but not in OE group. OE and OP groups showed a significant decrease in fasting serum TG (P=0.020 and P=0.001, respectively). Serum insulin and HOMA-IR decreased significantly in OE group (P=0.044 and P=0.039, respectively) but did not change significantly in OP group. Conclusion: Although, omega 3 supplementation may include adverse effects on serum glucose level, co-administration of omega 3 and vitamin E can beneficially decrease serum insulin and insulin resistance in CAD patients.     https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8348 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8348/5363

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 11 2016 12 21 1523 1524 Sanaz GOODARZI Dept. of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran Seyyed Amin AYATOLLAHI MOUSAVI 2019 06 03 1189 1190 Reza SHOKOOHI Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran Mohammad Taghi SAMADI Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran Manoochehr KARAMI Modeling of Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran Razieh KHAMUTIAN Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran 2019 06 03 The Necessity of Monitoring Pesticide Residues in Vegetables and Fruits Using Hazard Index among Consumers https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/17375 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/17375/6433

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 48 6 2019 06 02 1074 1081 Fatemeh TOORANG Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medi-cal Sciences, Tehran, Iran Bahareh SASANFAR Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Soodeh RAZEGHI JAHROMI Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Nutrition and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Soraiya EBRAHIMPOUR KOUJAN Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medi-cal Sciences, Tehran, Iran Saba NARMCHESHM Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medi-cal Sciences, Tehran, Iran Ali RAFEI Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Kazem ZENDEHDEL Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Breast Diseases Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2019 06 02 Background: This study described validity of Diet History Questionnaire (DHQ) for assessing energy and nutrient intake among Iranian population. Methods: A group of experienced nutritionists translated the DHQ to Farsi language and modified it based on Iranian food habits and cooking methods. We recruited 244 healthy adults with a mean age of 42.83 ± 0.75 yrs. from healthy individuals who were friends or relatives of patients in the Cancer Institute of Iran from April 2011 to February 2012. We used the DHQ to assess dietary intakes through interviews as well as at least four 24-h recalls one in every season. Reliability was estimated by comparing data of DHQ with mean intake from 24-hour recalls using deattenuated and energy-adjusted Spearman correlation coefficients. We classified dietary intakes of two methods into three groups to probe if DHQ correctly allocates subjects into different intake groups compared to reference method. The results are reported as percent of disagreement, adjacent agreement, and complete agreement. Results: Deattenuated spearman correlation ranged from 0.18 for vitamin B12 and fat to 0.60 for sugar. It ranged from 0.13 for pantothenic acid to 0.60 for sugar in men and from 0.07 for fat to 0.58 for sugar in females. The complete agreement of methods ranged from 51% for selenium to 36% for carotene in the entire sample, from 50% for energy to 31% for niacin in males and from 49% for sugar to 27% for vitamin B12 in females. Conclusion: The DHQ is a valid tool for assessing most nutrients intake among Iranian population. In addition, it is a proper instrument in categorizing individuals based on their dietary intakes.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/17344 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/17344/6412

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 48 6 2019 06 02 1082 1090 Mostafa ENAYATRAD Department of Epidemiology, School of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran Parvin YAVARI Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Department of Health and Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Koorosh ETEMAD Department of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Hazards Control Research Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Sohila KHODAKARIM Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Sepideh MAHDAVI Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran 2019 06 02 Background: In this study, we used a variety of factors that affect urbanization in Iran to evaluate different provinces in Iran in terms of the level of urbanization. Methods: Using information from census 2011, we collected data on 33 indicators related to urbanization in 31 provinces in Iran. To rank the provinces we used density-based hierarchical clustering scheme. To determine similarities or differences between the provinces, the square of the Euclidean distance dissimilarity coefficient; Ward’s algorithm was used to merge the provinces to minimize intra-cluster variance. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine the variance between the variables used to rank the provinces in terms of different levels of urbanization. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. Results: The provinces in Iran were combined with each other in 30 stages and classified into four levels. Taking into account the variables used to rank the level of urbanization, Tehran, and Alborz provinces were at the highest level of urbanization. On the other hand, the provinces of Sistan and Baluchistan, Kerman, North Khorasan, South Khorasan, Hormozgan, and Bushehr were at the lowest level of urbanization. Conclusion: Identification of provinces at the same level of urbanization can help us to discover the strengths and weaknesses in the infrastructures of each of them. Given the differences between various levels of urbanization, the identification of factors that are effective in the process of urbanization can help to access more information required for designing plans for the years to come.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/17345 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/17345/6413

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 48 6 2019 06 02 1091 1098 Reza ZEIDABADINEZHAD Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Hassan VATANDOOST Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Department of Environmental Chemical Pollutants and Pesticides, Institute for Environmental Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Reza ABAI Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Navid DINPARAST DJADID Malaria and Vector Research Group, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute, Tehran, Iran Abbasali RAZ Malaria and Vector Research Group, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Mahdi SEDAGHAT Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mohamad Ali OSHAGHI Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Ahmad RAEISI Malaria Control Unit, Center for Communicable Diseases Control, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran Neda ADIBI Malaria Control Unit, Center for Communicable Diseases Control, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran 2019 06 02 Background: Some mosquito species which belong to the Culex. pipiens complex are primary vectors for West Nile virus, Sindbis, Dirofilaria immitis, and many arboviruses. Knockdown resistance (kdr) mutations in the voltage-gated sodium channel (VGSC) gene of Cx. pipiens that is inherited, is one of the important threats for the efficacy of pyrethroids insecticides. Knockdown resistance (kdr) mutation, L1014F, is a well-defined mechanism of resistance to pyrethroids and DDT in many insect species. The aim of study was to determine the mechanisms of Insecticide resistance in this species Methods: Specimens of Cx. pipiens, the major vector of West Nile virus, were obtained in Tehran, Iran by collecting larvae from polluted wastewater in Qarchak of Tehran. In 2016 Insecticide susceptibility tests were performed according to WHO methods with deltamethrin 0.05%. We focused on determination of this point mutation in the VGSC gene of Cx. pipiens by Real-time PCR. Results: Our results revealed high levels of resistance to deltamethrin 0.05%. The lethal times i.e. LT50 and LT90 for deltamethrin were 2.1530 and 8.5117 h respectively. The result of Real-time PCR confirmed the presence of resistant genotype in all the members of tested population. This study is the first report on kdr genotyping of Cx. pipiens from Tehran and our results on the VGSC gene in position L1014F confirmed the TTA to TTT nucleotide change. Conclusion: This finding will provide a clue for management of insecticide resistance in mosquito which are vectors of arboviruses and decision for replacement of novel approach for vector control.     https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/17346 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/17346/6414

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 48 6 2019 06 02 1099 1105 Farzaneh AMINHARATI Division of Microbiology, Department of Pathobiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND International Campus, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran Mohammad Hassan EHRAMPOUSH Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran Mohammad Mehdi SOLTAN DALLAL Division of Microbiology, Department of Pathobiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Food Microbiology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mehdi YASERI Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Abbas Ali DEHGHANI TAFTI Department of Disaster and Emergency Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran Zahra RAJABI Food Microbiology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2019 06 02 Background: The aim of this study was to assess associations of Citrobacter freundii foodborne outbreaks with environmental factors in various regions of Yazd Province, Iran, 2012–2016. Methods: The public health surveillance data were used for one period of five years reported foodborne disease outbreaks in various regions of the Province. Multilevel regression statistical method was used to analyze associations of climatic and demographic variables with outbreaks. Significant associations were tested using likelihood ratio tests. Results: Results showed a significant association between C. freundii outbreaks and air dust conditions, age groups and various regional cities. Conclusion: The current study revealed necessity of etiologic agent identification for use in foodborne disease outbreak guidance in future outbreaks. Systemic surveillance schemes can help prevent and control similar scenarios using reports of environmental effects on foodborne disease outbreaks.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/17347 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/17347/6415

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 48 6 2019 06 02 1106 1115 Somaye YOSAEE Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran AND Department of Nutrition, Emam Reza Teaching Hospital, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran Mahmoud KHODADOST Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Gerash University of Medical Sciences, Gerash, Iran Alireza ESTEGHAMATI Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran John R. SPEAKMAN State Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China AND Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK Kurosh DJAFARIAN Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Vida BITARAFAN Adelaide Medical School and National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (NHMRC), Center of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia Farzad SHIDFAR Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran