Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 3 2017 03 14 293 300 Dongwook SOHN Dept. of Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea Hyunjin OH Dept. of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea 2017 03 14 2017 03 14 Background: Air pollution has been a serious public health threat worldwide. It has been linked to pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases but is also believed to contribute to air-pollution-mediated cardiometabolic disease such as diabetes. We investigated the relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and air pollution in densely developed urban settings in South Korea, using national epidemiologic data. Methods: The analysis focused on examining gender-related differences in the relationship between DM 2 and air pollutants, specifically particulate matter ≤ 10μm (PM10) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). To assess the relationship between DM and exposure to PM10 and SO2, multivariate logistic regression models were developed using the 2012 Korea Community Health Survey data and the ambient air pollution data in South Korean cities at both Gu- and Si levels. Results: The commonly encountered levels of PM10 and SO2 may be associated with DM 2 prevalence in South Korea but it appears there may be gender differences. In particular, exposure to either PM10 or SO2 was significantly related to the prevalence of DM 2 among women but not among men. Conclusion: These findings provide new evidence of an association between air pollution and the risk of diabetes in urbanized areas of South Korea.     https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9380 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9380/5639

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 3 2017 03 14 281 285 Brice POREAU Children Hospital, CHU Grenoble, Grenoble, France Public Health – International Studies Institute, Lyon, France 2017 03 14 2017 03 14 Background: Due to embargoes and sanctions from 1979 until 2015, impact on scientific research in Iran may be critical. Public health is the main example of this burning point. In this paper, the aim was to map the scientific research in public health in Iran until 2014 with area studies as well as networks of countries involved. Methods: We used bibliographic analyses using VOS viewer software for network analysis during the period 1975-2014. Two databases were used: Web of Science and PubMed. We performed analyses of journals, authors, publication years, organizations, funding companies, countries, keywords and Web of sciences Categories. Results: We accessed 862 articles published between 1991 and 2014, the majority of published after 2008. The main countries of research were Iran, the United States of America, England, and Sweden and represented the main network collaboration. The main Web of Sciences categories was public, occupational and environmental health, medicine general internal and parasitology. We accessed 25462 publications on PubMed database from 1950 to 2014. The majority of published after 2004. The main area studies were prognosis, wounds and injuries, soil solutions and biological markers. Conclusion: Public health research in Iran has been developed since 2004. The chief field was emerging cardiovascular diseases and communicable diseases. Other biotechnological fields were emerging such as biological markers research. Iran provides structures to face up with its new challenges using networks of countries such as the USA, England, and Sweden. End of embargoes could provide new perspectives for public health research and more largely scientific research in Iran.     https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9378 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9378/5638

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 3 2017 03 14 414 416 Xianglong XU School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China Lingli LIU Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China Yunshuang RAO The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China Lu GUO School of Nursing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China Yong ZHAO Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China 2017 03 14 2017 03 14 Malnutrition in Early Life, Socio-demographic and Self-reported Appetite in Adulthood in Chongqing, China https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9396 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9396/5654

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 3 2017 03 14 301 307 Fathieh ABU MOGHLI Dept. of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan Suhair AL HABEESH Dept. of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan Lubna ABU SHIKHA Dept. of Maternal and Child Health, Faculty of Nursing, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan 2017 03 14 2017 03 14   Background: The control of spread of HIV takes concerted efforts at both national and international levels. Education is an important component of preventing the spread of HIV. This study aimed to assess the attitudes of parents, teachers and students towards informing children about HIV/AIDS, attitudes concerning 'proper' age to learn about HIV/AIDS, possible differences in attitudes relating to gender of child and what they should learn and ideas about the most 'adequate' person/institution to be responsible for provision of HIV/AIDS education. Methods: This study was conducted in Amman, Jordan in April 2015. Descriptive correlational design was used; a sample of school students, university students, school teachers and parents, a stratified random sample was used. Data was collected by using a questionnaire. Results: All groups asserted the importance of HIV/AIDS education and awareness rising for all. 62.0% of respondents thought that school was the main source of information. About 82% of respondents believed that HIV/AIDS education should be integrated into different disciplines of school curricula, 84% of respondents believed that HIV/AIDS education should be part of university curricula. Nobody believed that HIV/AIDS education should be restricted to boys only. Conclusion: As HIV/AIDS is a scary matter to all, stigmatization and shame may be behind potentially bigger numbers of infected or ill people who do not come forward for treatment or care. Attitudes of their kin care providers need to be addressed as well as those of the official health care providers.     https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9381 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9381/5640

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 3 2017 03 14 286 292 Yong Jin HONG Institute for Human Urbanities, University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea Sam Hun PARK Asia Contents Institute, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea 2017 03 14 2017 03 14 Background: This paper examined the political and social implications of the Compendium de epidemia prescription written by the Masters of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Paris in the mid-14th century during the Black Death. This study aimed to examine how the effects of power as a discourse owned by medical knowledge are revealed. Methods: This paper outlines the composition of the contents based on the 1888 edition edited and translated by Émile H. Rébouis and notes the features of the prescription examined by the existing study of medical history rather than the causes of diseases. Results: Compendium de epidemia seems to have been written primarily for the royal family and nobles who ordered them when looking at prescription-related technologies. At the same time, under the influence of Islamic-Arabic academia, it clearly distinguishes the world of faith and the world of academia (intelligence), explaining the pathogenesis and infection pathways based on causality. The onset substrate is due to heat and humidity, and the prescription is to prevent the two from overdoing in the body. In particular, issues related to heat are criticized in connection with the value of life of knight-noblesse. This is in response to political criticism of the ineffectual French royal family and nobility at the beginning of the Hundred Years' War and shows why this tract sets the utilitas publica at the forefront as an important purpose. Conclusion: The conclusion has shown how medical knowledge produced on the Black Death pandemic how they function as discourses that have a sort of power effect on the value of life of knight-noblesse. It is necessary to conduct if these phenomena can be found in other contemporary medical writings.     https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9379 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9379/5145

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 3 2017 03 14 417 419 Jeong Won HAN College of Nursing, Kosin University, Amnam-Dong, Seo-Gu, Busan, Korea 2017 03 14 2017 03 14 No Abstract### https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9397 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9397/5655

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 3 2017 03 14 308 317 Serpil YÜKSEL Dept. of Surgical Nursing, Division of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey Gülay ALTUN UĞRAŞ Dept. of Surgical Nursing, Division of Nursing, School of Health, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey İkbal ÇAVDAR Dept. of Surgical Nursing, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, İstanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey Atilla BOZDOĞAN Dept. of General Surgery, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey Sibel ÖZKAN GÜRDAL Dept. of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey Neriman AKYOLCU Dept. of Surgical Nursing, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, İstanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey Ecem ESENCAN School of Medicine, Koç University, İstanbul, Turkey Gamze VAROL SARAÇOĞLU Dept. of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey Vahit ÖZMEN Dept. of General Surgery, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey 2017 03 14 2017 03 14 Background: The increase in breast cancer incidence has enhanced attention towards breast cancer risk. The aim of this study was to determine the risk of breast cancer and risk perception of women, factors that affect risk perception, and to determine differences between absolute risk and the perception of risk. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among 346 women whose score in the Gail Risk Model (GRM) was > 1.67% and/or had a 1st degree relative with breast cancer in Bahçeşehir town in Istanbul, Turkey between Jul 2012 and Dec 2012. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews. The level of risk for breast cancer has been calculated using GRM and the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Form (BCRAF). Breast cancer risk perception (BCRP), has been evaluated by visual analogue 100-cm-long scale. Results: Even though 39.6% of the women considered themselves as high-risk carriers, according to the GRM and the BCRAF, only 11.6% and 9.8% of women were in the “high risk” category, respectively. There was a positive significant correlation between the GRM and the BCRAF scores (P<0.001), and the BCRAF and BCRP scores (P<0.001). Factors related to high-risk perception were age (40-59 yr), post-menopausal phase, high-very high economic income level, existence of breast cancer in the family, having regular breast self-examination and clinical breast examination (P<0.05). Conclusion: In women with high risk of breast, cancer there is a significant difference between the women’s risk perception and their absolute risk level.         https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9383 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9383/5641

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 3 2017 03 14 420 421 Jinkui LU Key Laboratory of Adolescent Health Assessment and Exercise Intervention of Ministry of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, PR China AND School of Physical Education & Health Care, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, PR China Xiaojian YIN Key Laboratory of Adolescent Health Assessment and Exercise Intervention of Ministry of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, PR China AND School of Physical Education & Health Care, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, PR China Yuqiang DENG School of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, PR China Liu JI Key Laboratory of Adolescent Health Assessment and Exercise Intervention of Ministry of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, PR China AND School of Physical Education & Health Care, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, PR China 2017 03 14 2017 03 14 High Socioeconomic Status and Key Risk Factors of Overweight and Obernal fistula. The complication rate and dysfunction rate during internal fistula perioperative period, fistula usage time and effect on life quality of patients of these two groups were compared (during 18-month follow-up). Results: The complication rate and dysfunction rate during internal fistula perioperative period of the observation group were significantly lower than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05). The median time of internal fistula usage was significantly prolonged, and the health index, emotion index and psychology index quality-of-life in the observation group were significantly higher than that of the control group (P＜0.05). Conclusion: Professional nursing strategies of internal fistula can prolong service time, decrease complications and improve life quality for patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis treatment via arteriovenous fistula.     https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8064 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8064/5573

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 10 2016 12 14 1371 1372 Changpeng SUN Editorial Office of Journal of Southern Medical University, North Guangzhou Avenue, Guangzhou, China Yu LI Editorial Office of Journal of Southern Medical University, North Guangzhou Avenue, Guangzhou, China Ping LIN Editorial Office of Journal of Southern Medical University, North Guangzhou Avenue, Guangzhou, China Wangzhong CHEN Editorial Office of Journal of Southern Medical University, North Guangzhou Avenue, Guangzhou, China 2016 10 23 2016 10 23 Health-related Quality of Life for Scientific Editors in China https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8079 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8079/5587

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 10 2016 12 14 1276 1287 Aravindan ACHUTHAN Dept. of Civil Engineering, Latha Mathavan Engineering College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India Vasumathi AYYALLU MADANGOPAL Dept. of Civil Engineering, Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariyapatti, Tamil Nadu, India 2016 10 23 2016 10 23 Background: We aimed to extract the histogram features for text analysis and, to classify the types of Bio Medical Waste (BMW) for garbage disposal and management. Methods: The given BMW was preprocessed by using the median filtering technique that efficiently reduced the noise in the image. After that, the histogram features of the filtered image were extracted with the help of proposed Modified Local Tetra Pattern (MLTrP) technique. Finally, the Relevance Vector Machine (RVM) was used to classify the BMW into human body parts, plastics, cotton and liquids. Results: The BMW image was collected from the garbage image dataset for analysis. The performance of the proposed BMW identification and classification system was evaluated in terms of sensitivity, specificity, classification rate and accuracy with the help of MATLAB. When compared to the existing techniques, the proposed techniques provided the better results. Conclusion: This work proposes a new texture analysis and classification technique for BMW management and disposal. It can be used in many real time applications such as hospital and healthcare management systems for proper BMW disposal.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8065 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8065/5574

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 10 2016 12 14 1373 1375 Kee-Sang HONG Seoul Kids' Dental Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea Youn-Soo SHIM Dept. of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Sciences, Sunmoon University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea So-Young PARK Dept. of Dental Hygiene, Vision University College of Jeonju, Jeonju, Republic of Korea Ah- Hyeon KIM Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea So-Youn AN Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea AND Wonk Wang Dental Research Institute, Iksan, Republic of Korea 2016 10 23 2016 10 23 Oropharyngeal Airway Dimensional Changes after Treatment with Trainer for Kids (T4K) in Class II Retrognathic Children https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8080 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8080/5728

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 10 2016 12 14 1288 1299 Tongzhu LIU School of Management, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, PR China Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei 230001, PR China Aizong SHEN Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei 230001, PR China Xiaojian HU School of Management, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, PR China Guixian TONG Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei 230001, PR China Wei GU Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei 230001, PR China Shanlin YANG School of Management, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, PR China 2016 10 23 2016 10 23 Background: With the rapid development of health services, the progress of medical science and technology, and the improvement of materials research, the consumption of medical consumables (MCs) in medical activities has increased in recent years. However, owing to the lack of effective management methods and the complexity of MCs, there are several management problems including MC waste, low management efficiency, high management difficulty, and frequent medical accidents. Therefore, there is urgent need for an effective logistics management model to handle these problems and challenges in hospitals. Methods: We reviewed books and scientific literature (by searching the articles published from 2010 to 2015 in Engineering Village database) to understand supply chain related theories and methods and performed field investigations in hospitals across many cities to determine the actual state of MC logistics management of hospitals in China. Results: We describe the definition, physical model, construction, and logistics operation processes of the supply, processing, and distribution (SPD) of MC logistics because of the traditional SPD model. With the establishment of a supply-procurement platform and a logistics lean management system, we applied the model to the MC logistics management of Anhui Provincial Hospital with good effects. Conclusion: The SPD model plays a critical role in optimizing the logistics procedures of MCs, improving the management efficiency of logistics, and reducing the costs of logistics of hospitals in China.     https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8066 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8066/5575

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 10 2016 12 14 1376 1377 Piotr KOSZUTA Non-Public Health Care Center, Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland Agnieszka GRAFKA Dept. of Oncological Gynaecology and Gynaecology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland Agnieszka KOSZUTA Non-Public Health Care Center, Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland Maciej LOPUCKI Dept. of Oncological Gynaecology and Gynaecology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland Jolanta SZYMAŃSKA Dept. of Paedodontics, Medical University of Lublin, Karmelicka 7, Lublin, Poland 2016 10 23 2016 10 23 The Effect of Cigarette Smoking on the Therapeutic Success of Dental Implants https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8081 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8081/5589

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 10 2016 12 14 1300 1308 Shaoru ZHANG Dept. of Nursing, School of Medicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China Xiaohong LI Dept. of Nursing, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China Tianhua ZHANG Shaanxi Provincial Institute for TB Control and Prevention, Xi'an, China Xiangni WANG Dept. of Nursing, School of Medicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China Weiping LIU Dept. of Nursing, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China Xuexue MA Dept. of Nursing, School of Medicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China Yuelu LI Dept. of Nursing, School of Medicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China Yahui FAN Dept. of Nursing, School of Medicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China 2016 10 23 2016 10 23 Background: College student community is the one with high risk of tuberculosis (TB). A systemic and standardized administration model for prevention and control of TB is significance in controlling TB spread in universities. Currently, the universities in China have not established the comprehensive and standardized administration system for TB prevention and control in college student community. Methods: Firstly, the literature research and brainstorming method (n=13) were used to construct the clause and sub-clause pool for the administration of TB prevention and control within college student community in 2014. Secondly, a total of twenty experts in the field of TB prevention and control who are representatives of the east, west, south and north parts of China were selected and invited to participate the Delphi letter-inquiry. After two rounds of letter-inquiry, the opinions of the experts reached a consensus and the framework for the administration system was constructed. Results: A framework for the administration system was constructed, which included 8 first class indexes, 26 second class indexes and 104 third class indexes. Conclusion: The results are highly scientific and reliable, which can be helpful for improving the systemic and standardized levels for the administration of TB prevention and control in universities in China and perhaps in other developing counties with high TB burden as well.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8067 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8067/5576

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 10 2016 12 14 1378 1380 Gabriela DUMITRU Dept. of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, 20A Carol I, Iasi-700505, Romania Silvia DUMITRASCU Comprehensive School No. 1 Ramnicelu, Buzau, Romania Elena-Violeta AXINTE Technological High School Petru Rares, Botosani, Romania Elena TODIRASCU-CIORNEA Dept. of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, 20A Carol I, Iasi-700505, Romania 2016 10 23 2016 10 23 The Antioxidant Effect of Rosmarinus officinalis L. Hydro  Alcoholic Extract on Wheat https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8082 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8082/5727

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 10 2016 12 14 1309 1314 Reza MALEKZADEH Digestive Disease Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran Shahin AKHONDZADEH Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran AND Psychiatric Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Asghar EBADIFAR Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran AND Dentofacial Deformities Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Monir BARADARAN EFTEKHARI Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran Parviz OWLIA Shahed University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mostafa GHANEI Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Katayoun FALAHAT Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran Elham HABIBI Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran Zahra SOBHANI Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran Shirin DJALALINIA Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran Niloofar PAYKARI Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran Shahnaz MOJARRAB Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran Masoumeh ELTEMASI Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran Reza LAALI Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran 2016 10 23 2016 10 23 Background: Governance is one of the main functions of Health Research System (HRS) that consist of four essential elements such as setting up evaluation system. The goal of this study was to introduce a new web based research evaluation model in Iran. Methods: Based on main elements of governance, research indicators have been clarified and with cooperation of technical team, appropriate software was designed. Three main steps in this study consist of developing of mission-oriented program, creating enabling environment and set up Iran Research Medical Portal as a center for research evaluation. Results: Fifty-two universities of medical sciences in three types have been participated. After training the evaluation focal points in all of medical universities, access to data entry and uploading all of documents were provided. Regarding to mission – based program, the contribution of medical universities in knowledge production was 60% for type one, 31% for type two and 9% for type three. The research priorities based on Essential National Health Research (ENHR) approach and mosaic model were gathered from universities of medical sciences and aggregated to nine main areas as national health research priorities. Ethical committees were established in all of medical universities. Conclusion: Web based research evaluation model is a comprehensive and integrated system for data collection in research. This system is appropriate tool to national health research ranking.    https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8069 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8069/5577

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 10 2016 12 14 1381 1382 Niromand ROMIANI Dept. of Social Sciences, Islamic Azad University of Damavand, Tehran, Iran Bibi Sadat MIRESMAILI Dept. of Social Sciences, Islamic Azad University of Damavand, Tehran, Iran Kamal AZAM Dept. of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Somaieh Borjalilu Virtual School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2016 10 23 2016 10 23 Exploring the Relationships between Internet Usage and Family Values of College Students https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/8083 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/8083/5592

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 45 10 2016 12 14 1315 1321 Arezoo BOZORGOMID Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Naser NAZARI Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran Hamzeh RAHIMI Dept. of Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran Eshrat BEIGOM KIA Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Homa HAJJARAN Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mehdi MOHEBALI Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Center for Research of Endemic Parasites of Iran (CREPI), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9760 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9760/5631

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 4 2017 04 26 579 580 Ali Asghar VALIPOUR Dept. of Public Health, School of Public Health, Abadan School of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran Mahdi MOHAMMADIAN Dept. of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran Mahin GHAFARI Dept. of Public Health, School of Public Health, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran Abdollah MOHAMMADIAN-HAFSHEJANI Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran AND Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2017 04 26 2017 04 26 Predict the Future Incidence and Mortality of Breast Cancer in Iran from 2012-2035 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9773 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9773/5669

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 4 2017 04 26 525 529 Mehdi NATEGHPOUR Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Center for Research of Endemic Parasites of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Ali HOSSEININASAB Infectious and Tropical Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran Mehrdad FARROKHNIA Infectious and Tropical Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran Foroughieh DASTOURI Kerman Province Health Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran Katayun ALIDOOSTI Infectious and Tropical Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran Dadkhoda SADEQUI Kahnouj Health Center, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran Asadollah AHMADI Kahnouj Health Center, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran 2017 04 26 2017 04 26 Background: Malaria is a big problem of public health in many tropical countries where socioeconomic development is deficient. Four species of plasmodium are capable of infecting human: P. falciparum, P. malaria, P.vivax, P. ovale. Southeastern corner of Iran, including Sistan and Baluchestan, Hormozgan and the tropical part of Kerman Province, are endemic region of malaria. This study aimed to find out clinical findings in malaria caused by various plasmodium species in moderate transmission area of southern Kerman Province. Methods: This study was conducted in health centers of Kahnooj, Manujan, Ghale-Ganj, Roudbar and Fariab in south of Kerman Province, Southeastern Iran during 2005-2009. Three hundred and thirty patients with positive malaria parasite slides entered the study. Frequencies of several malaria clinical presentations were investigated in four plasmodium species. Results: 54.2% of considered patients were male. Mean age of patients was 22.8±17.8 yr. Younger and older patient were 6 months and 80 yr, respectively. Ten patients were infected with P. falciparum, 314 with plasmodium vivax and 6 with mixed infection. The symptoms of fever, chills and sweating were present in 74.6% of subjects. Other complaints were joint pain, headache, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea. Splenomegaly was detected in 17.57% of the individuals. Conclusion: Malaria should be considered in differential diagnosis of all acutely febrile patients in endemic area. Classic symptoms of fever, chills and sweating may not present in all of patients.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9762 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9762/5708

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 4 2017 04 26 581 582 Mohamad ZARENEYESTANAK Dept. of Psychology and Education of Exceptional ‎Children, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Masoud Gholamali LAVASANI Dept. of Psychology and Educational Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran Gholamali AFROOZ Dept. of Psychology and Educational Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran 2017 04 26 2017 04 26 Predicted Weight of Infants According to Biological, Psychological and Social Variables of Mothers in Iran https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9774 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9774/5670

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 4 2017 04 26 530 536 Ravan AHMADI Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Mehrzad HAJIALILO Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Amir GHORBANIHAGHJO Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran AND Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Ali MOTA Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Sina RAEISI Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Nasrin BARGAHI Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Mohammad VALILO Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Farahnaz ASKARIAN Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran 2017 04 26 2017 04 26 Background: Scleroderma is a chronic connective tissue disease of unknown etiology. Vitamin D and parathyroid hormone (PTH) that play particular functions in calcium and phosphate homeostasis may be involved in the etiology of this disorder. Klotho, the co-receptor of the fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23), can interfere with calcium and phosphate metabolism. The purpose of this study was to evaluate serum Klotho, FGF-23, intact PTH (iPTH) and vitamin D levels in scleroderma patients compared with the healthy controls. Methods: The study was performed in Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) from 2014-2015. Sixty scleroderma patients based on the classification criteria of systemic sclerosis and 30 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were included in this study. Serum Klotho, FGF-23, 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OH Vit D), and iPTH levels were analyzed using ELISA. Results: Serum levels of Klotho and 25-OH Vit D in the scleroderma patients were lower than those in the healthy controls (P˂0.001). In addition, scleroderma patients had higher serum iPTH levels than the controls (P<0.001). There was no significant difference in serum FGF-23 levels between the patients and controls (P=0.202). Conclusion: The decreased serum Klotho, 25-OH Vit D, and increased iPTH levels in the scleroderma patients may be associated with the pathogenesis of this disease and could be considered a future therapeutic target.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9763 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9763/5633

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 4 2017 04 26 583 584 Ahmad KALATEH SADATI Dept. of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran 2017 04 26 2017 04 26 No Abstract### https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9775 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9775/5671

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 4 2017 04 26 537 544 Elmira EBRAHIMI Group of Genetics, Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Tayebeh SABOKBAR Group of Genetics, Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Neurology & Neurosciences Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran Sharareh ESKANDARIEH Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND MS Research Center, Neurosciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Vahideh PEYGHAMBARI Group of Genetics, Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Reza SHIRKOOHI Group of Genetics, Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2017 04 26 2017 04 26 Background: Exposure to endogenous hormones such as estrogen is known as a lifetime Breast Cancer (BC) risk factor. Polymorphisms in genes that are involved in the steroidogenic process, such as Cytochrome P450c17alpha (CYP17), affect individuals’ susceptibility to BC. In Iran, the highest incident of BC is among young women. This study aimed to find prevalence of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes such as CYP17 and significant correlation with age-oriented group of breast cancer. Methods: In 2016, a case series study was conducted on a total population of 205 patients suffering from breast cancer referred to Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran, Iran. This population consisted of 104 cases less than 40 yr old and 101 cases over 40. The genotype variants of CYP17 MspA1 were determined using PCR, followed by RFLP. The association of CYP17 MspA1 polymorphisms with the risk of BC in two different age groups was evaluated by calculating odds ratio and 95% confidence intervals using unconditional logistic regression. Results: Carriers of at least one A2 allele may have higher risk of developing breast cancer at younger age compared to patients with A1/A1 genotype (Odds Ratio: 1.99, 95% Confidence Interval: 1.11-3.57, P=0.02). Conclusion: CYP17gene polymorphisms may have influence on the early onset of breast cancer.     https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9764 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9764/5634

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 4 2017 04 26 545 551 Nasrin TAKZAREE Dept. of Anatomy & Histology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Gholamreza HASSANZADEH Dept. of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Reza ROUINI Medicinal Plants Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Azadeh MANAYI Medicinal Plants Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Abbas HADJIAKHONDI Medicinal Plants Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Masoumeh MAJIDI ZOLBIN Dept. of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Research Fellowship, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, USA 2017 04 26 2017 04 26 Background: Clinicians have been searching for ways to obtain "super normal" wound healing. Honey is a traditional remedy for the treatment of infected wounds. We aimed to evaluate the wound contraction and antibacterial properties of locally produced Thyme honey on managing full-thickness wounds in vivo. Methods: This experimental study was conducted in 2015, in Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran on 54 adult male Wistar rats weighing 200-250 gr, and ages of 3-4 months.  A square 1.5*1.5 wound was made on the back of the neck. The rats were divided into control and two experimental groups. Additionally, the control and experimental groups were separated into three subgroups corresponding to 4, 7, and 14 d of study. The control group did not receive any treatment. For histological studies, samples were taken from the wound and adjacent skin. This tissue was examined using histological staining (H&E). Wound surface and wound healing were evaluated. Data were analyzed by using one-way ANOVA with post hoc Tukey test and (P<0.05) was significant. Results: The macroscopic and microscopic evaluations showed that the percentage of wound healing on different days in the control and experimental groups were significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Using honey twice a day on open wounds will accelerate the healing process.   https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/9765 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/9765/5635

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 46 4 2017 04 26 552 559 Mohsen BAROUNI Health Services Management Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran Mohammad Reza AMIRESMAIELI Health Management, Policy Making and Economics Department, Kerman University of Medical Scie