Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 1848 1856 Ling ZHANG Center for Mental Health, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China Benxian YAO College of Educational Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, China Xiaodan ZHANG College of Teacher Education, Hefei Normal University, Hefei, China Hao XU Center for Mental Health, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China 2020 08 05 2020 09 29 Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic caused great impacts and influences to human psychology. As a result, youths who are kept at home for a long time easily develop irritability and problematic behaviors. However, relatively little attention has been paid to the relations among irritability, coping style, and subjective well-being of the youth. Methods: Overall, 1,033 youth respondents (aged 18–30 yr) from seven provinces in China were investigated in 2020 using the irritability, depression, and anxiety scale, coping style scale, and well-being index scale. Results: Among the dimensions of irritability of the youth, anxiety received the highest score, followed by introversion irritability, extroversion irritability, and depression. Irritability had significant regional differences. The total score of irritability among rural youth was significantly higher than that of urban youth (P<0.05). The irritability level of youths with parents’ emotional status was harmonious and good relations with family members and peers was far lower than those of youths who have poor relations between parents, family members, and peers (P<0.05). The irritability level of youths with a lower monthly household income was higher (P<0.05). Irritability of the youth had significantly negative correlations with positive response and SWB, and it had a significantly positive correlative with negative response. Coping style can mediate the relationship between irritability and SWB of the youth to some extent. Conclusion: Significant correlations exist among irritability, coping style, and SWB of the youth. Irritability can be used to predict SWB indirectly through positive response. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/21713 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/21713/7000

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 1813 1826 Bingqing Lu Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China Xingyi Zhang Department of Information Engineering, School of Telecommunications Engineering, Xidian University, Xi’an 710071, China Jin Wen Institute of Hospital Management, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China 2019 06 17 2019 08 10 Background: The application of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in disaster relief is increasingly widespread, but it is still unclear whether ICT can reduce casualties and economic losses in disaster response phase. Methods: We searched studies in the databases of Scopus, EI, MEDLINE and EMBASE from Jan 1, 1990, to Mar 22, 2019. Excel 2016 and VOSviewer (version 1.6.11) were used to analyze the extracted data and visualize the network diagram. Results: We included 169 eligible articles. The number of ICTs-related disaster-relief articles published annually shows an overall trend of growth since 1990. The United States has the greatest influence in this field. The 169 articles reported twenty-four technologies and the top three reported most frequently were remote sensing, social media, and geographic information system (GIS). The main roles of ICTs in natural disaster rescue included information dissemination, post-disaster image collection and damage assessment. However, of the 169 articles, only five reported that ICTs reduced casualties or economic losses in disaster response phase, two concluded that rescue robot was ineffective in mudslide rescue, and the remaining 162 (95.86%) did not evaluate the effect of ICTs on the rescue. Conclusion: ICTs have the potential to reduce casualties and economic losses, but some technologies are not applicable to all rescue scenarios. In addition, most studies did not pay attention to the effect of technology on the rescue. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/17473 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/17473/6997

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 22365 22365 Dariush D. FARHUD School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Department of Basic Sciences, Iranian Academy of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Farhud Genetic Clinic, Tehran, Iran 2020 09 29 No Abstract https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/22365 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/22365/6996

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 2001 2002 Tenghao ZHANG School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University 270 Joondalup Drive Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia 2020 08 06 2020 08 20 No Abstract https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/21736 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/21736/7018

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 1992 2000 Bojan MASANOVIC Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, University of Montenegro, Niksic, Montenegro AND Montenegrin Sports Academy, Podgorica, Montenegro Stevo POPOVIC Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, University of Montenegro, Niksic, Montenegro AND Montenegrin Sports Academy, Podgorica, Montenegro Dusko BJELICA Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, University of Montenegro, Niksic, Montenegro AND Montenegrin Sports Academy, Podgorica, Montenegro Jovan GARDASEVIC Faculty for Sport and Physical Education, University of Montenegro, Niksic, Montenegro AND Montenegrin Sports Academy, Podgorica, Montenegro 2020 07 31 2020 09 14 Background: We aimed to focus on a review of the literature on physical activity and physical fitness for children and adolescents in Montenegro, to identify and evaluate the current situation and provide a better basis for the creation of a future monitoring system. Methods: The Montenegrin Research Team (MRT) has set up a specific methodology that is reflected in the assessment of physical activity and physical fitness of Montenegrin children and adolescents through ten separate indicators. Grades were awarded based on data found in available scientific articles that were published up to 2018, as well as in the grey literature, such as government and nongovernment reports and online content from the same period. Results: All indicators averaged 3.7 on a six-point scale. It is interesting to note that two indicators were rated as excellent, three more indicators were rated with above-average, four indicators were rated as below-average and, lastly, one indicator was rated as “unfinished”. Conclusion: Children’s and adolescents’ physical activity and physical fitness for Montenegro might be good, especially if compared to other countries from the region. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/21665 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/21665/7017

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 1857 1867 Xiao SONG Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China AND School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhangqiu 250200, Shandong, China Qiqi SHI Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China Chongxing ZHANG Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China Xiangli KONG Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China Yeyuan LV Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China Haifang WANG Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China Hongmei LIU Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China Lijuan LIU Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China Xiuxia GUO Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China Jingxuan KOU Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China Xiaodan HUANG Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China Huaiwei WANG Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China Peng CHENG Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China Maoqing GONG Shandong Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jining 272033, Shandong, China 2018 09 25 2019 04 17 Background: We aimed to conduct a retrospective analysis of the epidemiological changes and prevention effects for malaria in Weifang, Shandong Peninsula, China from 1957 to 2017. Methods: The malaria data from a web-based reporting system were analyzed to explore malaria epidemiological characteristics and prevention effects in Weifang. Results: Overall, 1, 704, 890 malaria cases were reported in Weifang from 1957 to 2017, of which two major malaria epidemics occurred in 1961 (827.28/10, 000) and 1971 (366.14/10, 000). Prior to 1997, all malaria patients (1, 704, 829) were infected with Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax). After 2007, the cases of Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) showed an upward trend (76.8%). The reported cases after the 21st century were mainly imported cases, and the last indigenous case was a patient that infected with P. vivax in 2006. Overall, 36 imported cases were reported from 2010 to 2017, of which 88.9% were acquired in Africa. Except for one 32-year-old woman, the rest were male (97.2%), in which laborers and farmers represented the vast majority (66.6%). From 1987 to 2017, there were 1, 224, 474 cases of fever with blood tests, and the average blood test rate was 4.9%. From 1957 to 2017, a total of 1, 704, 890 malaria patients were treated, 96 cases were treated during resting phase from 1987 to 2017. Conclusion: Weifang should continue to strengthen the management of the migrant population, making blood tests for fever patients and patient treatment as important means of malaria control and monitoring https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/14809 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/14809/7001

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 1827 1838 Seyyed Reza SOBHANI Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran Mina BABASHAHI Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2019 08 05 2020 02 02 Background: Demographic, socioeconomic, and environmental determinants are important to population health status in all countries and diet is the main way that these factors could affect health. We aimed to conduct a systematic review of recent research evidence about these determinants of household food basket composition. Methods: The PRISMA guideline was used to the reproducibility of this systematic review. Three databases including PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar were systematically searched from 1991 to Dec 2017. Results: Thirty four studies were included. Most studies were done in the United States. Three categories of determinants including the demographic, socioeconomic, and environmental define the contribution of different food groups in the household food basket. These factors determine the healthiness of family diet. Conclusion: Many determinants affect household food basket. Comprehensive consideration of policymakers to these factors is essential to creating and maintaining a healthy society. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/17977 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/17977/6998

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 2003 2005 Jung Hun LEE National Leading Research Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Myongji University, Yongin, Gyeonggido 17058, Republic of Korea Jeong Ho JEON National Leading Research Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Myongji University, Yongin, Gyeonggido 17058, Republic of Korea Sang Hee LEE National Leading Research Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Myongji University, Yongin, Gyeonggido 17058, Republic of Korea 2018 12 11 2018 12 22 No Abstract. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/15579 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/15579/7019

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 09 29 1868 1877 Şükran GÜZEL Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey Eda GÜRÇAY Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey Ebru KARACA UMAY Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey Serdar MERCİMEKÇİ Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey Aytül ÇAKCI Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey 2018 09 08 2019 01 30 Background: To evaluate the nutritional status of patients with neurological diseases during the rehabilitation process and to investigate the relationships between the nutritional status and disease severity and clinical evaluation outcomes. Methods: In this prospective trial, 109 patients with a disease duration of <6 months, hospitalized for neurological rehabilitation in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Ankara, Turkey were enrolled from 2014-17. All patients were assessed with the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) test, European Quality of Life Scale (Euro-QoL), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Pittsburg Rehabilitation Participation Scale (PRPS), and Functional Ambulation Category (FAC). Nutritional status was analyzed by biochemical and anthropometric parameters. The patients received a conventional rehabilitation program and a nutritional support according to clinical and laboratory findings for 4 weeks. The outcome data were evaluated at baseline and at the end of 4-week treatment. Results: Linear regressions analysis revealed that the significant independent predictors that associated positively with baseline insulin (P=0.010) and negatively with baseline cortisol (P=0.020) levels were Brunnstrom upper and hand stages. Additionally, the significant independent predictor that associated positively with baseline insulin (P=0.041) was Brunnstrom lower stage. Conclusion: Insulin and cortisol levels may be predictors in motor function recovery of stroke patients in rehabilitation process. Early detection and treatment of malnutrition both during hospitalization and follow-up might be important for the improvement of outcomes. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/14663 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/14663/7002

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 1839 1847 Negar BIZHANI Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Saeideh HASHEMI HAFSHEJANI Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Neda MOHAMMADI Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mehdi REZAEI Department of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Mohammad Bagher ROKNI Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2020 09 29 Background: Cysticercosis in among the neglected tropical disease caused by eating the egg of parasite Taenia solium. In this review, we aimed to verify the prevalence of human cysticercosis in different countries of Asia using systematic review and meta-analysis approach. Methods: Based of the protocol, reliable databases including PubMed, SCOPUS, Science Direct, Embase, and Cochrane Library from 1990-2018 were searched using a panel of keywords. Overall, 48 countries of Asia were searched in turn and data were analyzed using a category of statistical tests. Results: Out of 28 included studies, 586175 samples were collected and included in the data analysis. Based on the meta-analysis results, the overall pooled percent of cysticercosis was estimated 3.8% (95% CI: [2.0, 7.0]). According to the result of heterogeneity statistics including I-squared, chi-square, and tau-squared, it was statistically significant (Tau2 = 2.94, chi2 = 12733.31, P value <0.001, I2 = 100%) therefore a random effect model was used to handle the heterogeneity of studies. To evaluate the trend of cysticercosis over the time, Cumulative meta-analysis was performed and the result showed that there was a minor upward tendency in the prevalence of cysticercosis over the time. Conclusion: Although, considering the religious culture and food habits in Asia, we might have expected to witness a low prevalence of human cysticercosis, but we noticed more or less significant infection in some countries of the region. Regarding the new feature of immigration and travel between countries, all authorities are advised to take measures on controlling and monitoring the disease. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/22366

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 2006 2008 Marjan MOHAMMADZADEH Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Hamidin AWANG Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Cheah Yt JUN Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Nor Fauziah HASHIM Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Archana PREMKUMAR Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia 2018 10 27 2018 11 10 N/A https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/15119 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/15119/7020

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 1878 1884 EN Haemi JEE Department of Physical Therapy, Namseoul University, Cheonan-si, Korea 2020 07 24 2020 09 29 Background: Increased exercise repetitions and intensities need to be compared between dominant and non-dominant sides to prevent asymmetrically conducted movements for possible dyskinesia. Methods: A total of 20 participants were enrolled from Inha University, Incheon, Korea in 2019. They were assessed for comparisons of asymmetrical motion between the dominant and non-dominant arms during the abduction and adduction lateral raises during more than fifteen repetitions and low and high exercise intensity by giving different weight loads based on 1-RM. Results: Repetition led to significant reductions in range of motion for both dominant and non-dominant sides. In addition, increased repetitions led to significant greater reductions in range of motion especially toward the last phases of repetitions. Moreover, the dominant side showed significantly increased accelerations with increased intensities. Conclusion: Increased repetitions and exercise intensity led to reduced range of motion and increased accelerations especially for the dominant sides. Dispersing kinematics should be considered to minimize possible dyskinesia between the symmetric sides when performing repetitive and loading physical activity. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/21599 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/21599/7003

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 2009 2010 EN Minxing ZHAO Department of Intellectual Property Law, Baoding University, Hebei, China 2018 05 15 2018 05 27 No abstract https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/13380 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/13380/7021

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 1885 1893 Huawei LIN Department of Medicine, Shandong Medical College, Jinan 250002, P.R. China Jing CHANG Department of Medical Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Affiliated Hospital of Shan-dong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250031, P.R. China Jun LI Department of Medical Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Affiliated Hospital of Shan-dong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250031, P.R. China 2020 06 17 2020 09 29 Background: To investigate the effects of docetaxel combined with icotinib on tumor markers in serum and quality of life of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods: Overall, 121 patients with advanced NSCLC, admitted to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, China from 2017- 2018 were selected as subjects. Among them, 58 patients treated with docetaxel combined with icotinib for chemotherapy were considered as study group, and 63 patients treated with paclitaxel combined with carboplatin as control group. The clinical efficacy, adverse reactions, and ECOG scores of the two groups were observed. CEA, CA125, and SCC (Tumor markers) levels of the two groups before and after treatment were detected by chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA). Results: The leukopenia, oral mucosa ulcer and mild numbness in the control group were significantly higher than those in the study group (P<0.05). After treatment, ECOG scores of both groups decreased (P<0.05), and the ECOG score of the study group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). The serum CEA, CA125 and SCC levels of the study group and the control group after treatment decreased significantly compared with that before treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion: Application of docetaxel combined with icotinib for chemotherapy of patients with advanced NSCLC can effectively reduce the serum levels of CEA, SCC, and the CA125. Docetaxel combined with icotinib can significantly reduce adverse reactions and better improve the quality of life of patients compared with paclitaxel combined with carboplatin, which is worthy of clinical promotion. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/21160 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/21160/7004

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 2011 2013 EN Maryam KHEIROLLAHPOUR Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Mahmoud DANAEE Academic Development Centre (ADEC), Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International) Office, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Amir Feisal MERICAN Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia AND Center of Research for Computational Sciences and Informatics in Biology, Bio Industry, Environment, Agriculture and Healthcare (CRYSTAL), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Asma Ahmad SHARIFF Center of Research for Computational Sciences and Informatics in Biology, Bio Industry, Environment, Agriculture and Healthcare (CRYSTAL), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia AND Mathematics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science (ASASI), University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2018 06 05 2020 09 30 No Abstract https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/13607 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/13607/7022

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 1894 1901 Ji-Hoon CHO Department of Sport and Leisure Studies, Shingyeong University, Hwaseong, Republic of Korea Ki-Hyuk LEE Department of Sport Culture, Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Seung-Taek LIM Institute of Sport Science, Kangwon National University, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea AND Nasaret International Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea AND Waseda Institute for Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan 2020 02 04 2020 05 29 Background: The purpose of this study was to find the basic data of medical and exercise therapy by indexing lumbar extension muscle strength of low back pain (LBP) patients. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 3078 chronic LBP participants from The J hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 2003 to 2010 were enrolled. Maximum muscle strength was measured at maximum flexion angle and maximum extension angle according to range of motion (ROM) results. For each isometric test, participants were seated and secured in the MEDX (medx lumbar extension machine, Ocala, FL, USA) machine. Results: The relative ROM (P=0.012) differed significantly among the aged groups in all participants. In addition, mean of strength (P<0.001), maximal of strength (P<0.001), mean of strength %BW (P<0.001) and maximal of strength %BW (P<0.001) are significant differences in all participants. The results of multiple regression analysis was the ‘model A’, maximal of strength for 32.1% of the variance in weigh, body mass index and range of motion. In addition, ‘model B’ was 30.4%, ‘model C’ was 28.8%, ‘model D’ was 28.5%, ‘model E’ was 21.7%, and ‘model F’ was 23.5% of the variance in weigh, body mass index and range of motion. Conclusion: We found the three predictor (weight, BMI, and ROM) variables accounted for 32.1% of the variance in maximal of strength %BW, the highest in < 29 yr groups. Our data indicate the basic data of medical and exercise therapy by indexing lumbar extension muscle strength of LBP patients. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/19653 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/19653/7005

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 2014 2015 EN Sain SAFAROVA Department of Internal Medicine, Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan 2018 09 02 2018 09 24 No Abstract https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/14622 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/14622/7023

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 1902 1911 EN Ummavathy PERIASAMY Hospital Tuanku Jaafar, Seremban, Negeri Symbian, Malaysia Sherina MOHD-SIDIK Cancer Resource & Education Center, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia AND Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia Mehrnoosh AKHTARI- ZAVARE Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Lekhraj RAMPAL Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia Siti Irma Fadhilah ISMAIL Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia Rozi MAHMUD Cancer Resource & Education Center, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia 2018 07 11 2018 11 28 Background: We aimed to assess whether “Managing Patients on Chemotherapy” book is effective to improve quality of life (QOL) of cancer patient via counselling by pharmacist. Methods: A randomized control trial study was run among 2120 cancer patients in public hospitals in Peninsular Malaysia, from Apr 2016-Jan 2018. The treatment group received counselling regarding chemotherapy by using developed module. The data were collected at three time-points: baseline, 1st, 2nd and 3rd follow-ups after counseling by Validated Malay version of the WHOQOL-BREF of questionnaire. Data analyses were done using χ2 and two-way repeated measure ANOVA. Results: The treatment group improved significantly as compared to control group in physical health, psychological health, social relationship, environment and overall QOL (P<0.00). Conclusion: The “Managing Patients on Chemotherapy” book along with repetitive counselling by pharmacists is a useful intervention for improving QOL of cancer patients undergoing treatment. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/13977 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/13977/7006

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 2016 2017 Ali AMINIAN Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran Seyde Sedighe YOUSEFI Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran 2018 10 15 2018 10 31 Letter to Editor https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/15016 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/15016/7024

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 49 10 2020 10 01 423 424 EN Raja ZAKARIA Laboratory of Human Ecology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, University of Cadi Ayyad, Marrakesh, Morocco Hakima AMOR Laboratory of Human Ecology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, University of Cadi Ayyad, Marrakesh, Morocco Abdellatif BAALI Laboratory of Human Ecology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, University of Cadi Ayyad, Marrakesh, Morocco 2018 07 20 2018 08 27 No Abstract https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/14119 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/14119/7148

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 50 2 2021 02 01 333 340 Yanli LIU Department of Pediatrics, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266000, China Xiuhua SUN Property Management Section, Zhangqiu District People’s Hospital, Jinan 250200, China Yaqiong WANG Department of Infectious Diseases, Qingdao Central Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China Cuihong XING Nursing Department, Zhangqiu District People’s Hospital, Jinan 250200, China Li LI Department of Neurosurgery, Zhangqiu District People’s Hospital, Jinan 250200, China Shiying ZHOU Department of Pediatrics, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao 266000, China 2020 06 19 2020 10 14 Background: To evaluate changes of associated markers in neonatal pathological jaundice due to bacterial infection in newborns, to provide an experimental basis for early diagnosis and treatment of neonatal pathological jaundice. Methods: A total of 126 newborns with neonatal pathological jaundice in the Pediatrics Department of Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University from Jan 2016 to Jun 2018 were enrolled. The patients were divided into bacterial infection group (76 cases with combined bacterial infection) and non-infection group (50 cases without bacterial infection). Peripheral blood was drawn from patients, and levels of inflammatory factors, levels of indexes of liver function and levels of cardiac markers were detected. Correlation between inflammatory factors and neonatal pathological jaundice was assessed. Results: The levels of WBC, hs-CRP and PCT in the bacterial infection group were significantly higher than those in the non-infected group (P<0.05). The level of TRF in the bacterial infection group was significantly lower than that in the non-infection group (P<0.01). In the bacterial infection group, the levels of WBC, hs-CRP, PCT, and TRF were positively correlated with the levels of CK, CKMB, LDH, and α-HBDB, respectively (all P<0.05). The TRF level after treatment was significantly higher than that before treatment (P<0.01). Conclusion: Markers such as WBC, hs-CRP, PCT, and TRF can be used as effective indicators in diagnosis of pathological jaundice due to bacterial infection in newborns. The combined testing of WBC, hs-CRP, PCT, and TRF was helpful for early diagnosis and early clinical intervention of neonatal pathological jaundice, which can lower the risk of clinical complications. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/21188 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/21188/7133

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 50 2 2021 02 01 425 427 Farbod ALINEZHAD Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Mahin AHANGAR OSKOUEE 1. Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran 2. Department of Microbiology & Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Hossein BANNAZADEH BAGHI 1. Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran 2. Department of Microbiology & Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Siamak TAMIRI OSKOUEE Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Heidar-Ali ESMAEILI Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran 2018 12 23 2019 01 05 No Abstract https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/15684 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/15684/7149

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 50 2 2021 02 01 341 349 Fateme DAVARZANI Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran Navid SAIDI Molecular Microbiology Research Center (MMRC), Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran Saeed BESHARATI Molecular Microbiology Research Center (MMRC), Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran Horieh SADERI Molecular Microbiology Research Center (MMRC), Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran Iraj RASOOLI Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran Parviz OWLIA Molecular Microbiology Research Center (MMRC), Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran 2020 05 22 2020 09 23 Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most common opportunistic bacteria causing nosocomial infections, which has significant resistance to antimicrobial agents. This bacterium is a biofilm and alginate producer. Biofilm increases the bacterial resistance to antibiotics and the immune system. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the biofilm formation, alginate production and antimicrobial resistance patterns in the clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa. Methods:  One hundred isolates of P. aeruginosa were collected during the study period (from Dec 2017 to Jul 2018) from different clinical samples of the patients admitted to Milad and Pars Hospitals at Tehran, Iran. Isolates were identified and confirmed by phenotypic and genotypic methods. Antimicrobial susceptibility was specified by the disk diffusion method. Biofilm formation and alginate production were measured by microtiter plate and carbazole assay, respectively. Results: Sixteen isolates were resistant to all the 12 studied antibiotics. Moreover, 31 isolates were Multidrug-Resistant (MDR). The highest resistance rate was related to ofloxacin (36 isolates) and the least resistance was related to piperacillin-tazobactam (21 isolates). All the isolates could produce the biofilm and alginate. The number of isolates producing strong, medium and weak biofilms was equal to 34, 52, and 14, respectively. Alginate production was more than 400 μg/ml in 39 isolates, 250-400 μg/ml in 51 isolates and less than 250 μg/ml in 10 isolates. Conclusion: High prevalence of MDR, biofilm formation, and alginate production were observed among the clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa. The results also showed a significant relationship between the amount of alginate production and the level of biofilm formation. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/20881 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/20881/7134

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 50 2 2021 02 01 15540 15540 Mohammad SAADATI Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Ramin REZAPOUR Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management, School of Health Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sci-ences, Tabriz, Iran 2018 12 06 2018 12 15 No Abstract https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/15540 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/15540/7150

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 50 2 2021 02 01 350 359 Hossein NEZAMZADEH-EZHIYEH Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Hossein MIRHENDI Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Reza JAFARI Isfahan Health Research Station, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Arshad VEYSI Zoonoses Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran Yavar RASSI Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Ali OSHAGHI Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Hossein ARANDIAN Isfahan Health Research Station, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Hamid ABDOLI Isfahan Health Research Station, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Samad BAHRAMI Isfahan Health Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Ali Reza ZAHRAEI RAMAZANI Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Reza FADAEI Isfahan Health Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Javad RAMAZANPOOR Isfahan Health Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Mehdi FARSI Isfahan Health Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Kurosh AMINIAN Isfahan Health Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Zahra SAEIDI Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Reza YAGHOOBI–ERSHADI Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Amir Ahmad AKHAVAN Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2020 06 05 2020 08 21 Background: Leishmaniasis is an expanding neglected tropical disease in the world reporting from 98 countries including Iran. This study focused on eco-epidemiological determinants of the disease following a rapid and unexpected increase of leishmaniasis incidence in a strategic residential district in North-East of Isfahan County, Iran. Methods: This study was accomplished from Apr 2012 to Jan 2014 in a strategic residential zone in North-East of Isfahan County, Esfahan, Iran. Monthly activity, parity, Leishmania infection and susceptibility tests, were determined on sand flies. Some portion of inhabitants and school children were surveyed to find active or passive cases of leishmaniasis and also wild rodents were collected to determine reservoir host. Results: Totally 5223 sand flies belonging to Phlebotomus and Sergentomyia genus were collected and identified; Ph. papatasi was the dominant species and started to appear in May and disappeared in Oct. The majority of living dissected sand flies were unfed and parous. Ph. papatasi showed 4.6% Leishmania infection through direct examination and 39.54% by nested-PCR respectively. Phlebotomus papatasi was susceptible against deltametrin 0.05%. Totally 2149 people were surveyed and incidence and prevalence of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis estimated as 45.39 and 314.40 per 1000 population. Rodents showed 73.91% and 80% Leishmania infection by direct examination and nested-PCR respectively. Conclusion: Cutaneous leishmaniasis due to L. major has been established in this area. Rodent control operation and personal protection are highly recommended to control the disease in this focus. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/21027 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/21027/7135

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 50 2 2021 02 01 429 430 Zeinab ALIBEIGI 1. Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. School of Persian Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mojgan TANSAZ Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Sahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Jale ALIASL Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran Efat JAFARI-DEHKORDI 1. Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. School of Persian Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2018 11 05 2018 12 02 No Abstract https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/15233 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/15233/7151

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 50 2 2021 02 01 360 368 EN Mohammad BIDKHORI Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, 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 Ali AKBARI SARI Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Reza MAJDZADEH 1. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2018 05 22 2019 05 15 Background: Cosmetic surgery accompanied with high economic cost is increasing in Iran. It is necessary to be aware about factors affecting cosmetic surgery in order to control its increasing trend. Therefore, we aimed to determine the factors affecting the incidence of cosmetic surgery in Tehran, Iran. Methods: This survey was conducted on 2002 subjects between the ages of 15 to 60 yr using random digit dialing in Tehran, Iran 2015. Demographic data was collected from all of participants and in the presence of cosmetic surgery, the related cosmetic questions were asked in details. Cosmetic surgery was considered as an event and the incidence rate ratio for variables were estimated. For univariate analysis, Poisson regression was used as well as multi-level Poisson regression was used for multivariate analysis. Results: Totally, 224 participants (11%) undergone cosmetic surgery. There was a significant relationship between the age at surgery of participants with the incidence of cosmetic surgery (P<0.001). Cosmetic surgery in women was 1.9 times greater than in men (P <0.001). Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) for the average and wealthy economic status in comparison to poor level was estimated (IRR=5.6, CI%95: 3.64,8.63) and (IRR=3.14, CI%95: 1.93,5.11), respectively.  In addition, according to multivariate analysis all variables except the level of education and occupation, had significant relationship with the incidence of cosmetic surgery (P<0.001). Conclusion: Cosmetic surgery was related to socioeconomic and demographic factors. Given the high economic burden of this unnecessary surgery, it can be effective to emphasize on awareness-raising programs for those are more likely to undergo cosmetic surgery. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/13462 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/13462/7136

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 50 2 2021 02 01 369 375 Reyhaneh SEFIDKAR Department of Biostatistics, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Farid ZAYERI 1. Department of Biostatistics, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. Proteomics Research Center and Department of Biostatistics, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Elaheh KAZEMI Department of Biostatistics, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Masoud SALEHI Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Afsaneh DEHNAD Department of Foreign Languages, School of Management and Informatics Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Maryam HAFIZI Department of Foreign Languages, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran 2019 03 01 2019 05 22 Background: Preterm birth is the most important in children under 5 yr mortality. In this study, we used the Global Burden of Disease Data (GBD) to evaluate the trend of preterm infant mortality rate for all countries from 1990 to 2017 and to assess the effect of development factors on this trend. Methods: The preterm infant mortality rate data from 196 countries of the world, from 1990 to 2017, were extracted from the GBD database. To study the trend of preterm infant mortality rate, a mixed-effects log-linear regression model was fitted separately for each IHME super-region. In the next step of data analysis, the development factor was included in the model to determine its effect on this trend for all countries under study. Results: The average rate mortality rate has declined about 2% per year throughout the world over the mentioned period. The highest and lowest decreasing trends were observed in high-income countries (about 4.0%) and Sub-Saharan Africa (about 1.0%), respectively. Including the effect of development factor in the mentioned model revealed that in 1990, the rate of preterm infant mortality in developed countries was 2.2 times of this rate in developing countries and this rate ratio has increased to 2.69 in year 2017. Conclusion: Although the preterm infant mortality rate were decreasing in all super regions, there is a remarkable gap in this rate between developing and developed countries yet. Therefore, preventative strategies are needed to reduce preterm birth and its burden, especially in the developing world. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/16391 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/16391/7137

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 50 2 2021 02 01 376 383 EN Hossein JAFARI Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Imam Hossein Comprehensive University, Tehran, Iran Saeid TAMADONI JAHROMI Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Ecology Research Center, Iranian Fisheries Sciences Research Institute, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Bandar Abbas, Iran Jamil ZARGAN Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Imam Hossein Comprehensive University, Tehran, Iran Ehsan ZAMANI Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Imam Hossein Comprehensive University, Tehran, Iran Reza RANJBAR Molecular Biology Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Hossein HONARI Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Imam Hossein Comprehensive University, Tehran, Iran 2018 09 30 2019 04 30 Background: Most jellyfish species are poisonous. Human victims of jellyfish sting each year are 120 million. Chironex fleckeri is a venomous box jellyfish that inflicts painful and potentially fatal stings to humans. The CfTX-1 is one of the antigenic proteins of venom that is suggested to stimulate the immune system for treatment and vaccine. This study aimed to clone and express the CfTX-1 antigen in E. coli and then to determine the synthesis of related antibody in the mice. Methods: The study was performed in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Ecology Research Center, Bandar Abbas, Iran in autumn 2016. The synthetic CfTX-1 gene in PUC57 plasmid was purchased from Nedaye Fan Company. The 723 bp fragment of N-CfTX-1 was amplified by PCR, PUC57 plasmid containing CfTX-1 with BamHI SalI restriction enzyme sites were subcloned in pET28a [+] expression vector and transformed into E. coli BL21 (DE3). The CfTX-1 gene expression was induced by IPTG. Then antibody produced from the mice serum were isolated and confirmed by ELISA. After protein purification, resulted antigen was injected to mice in 4 repeats and then evaluated the rate of antibody in mice serum. Mice were challenged by the Carybdea alata. Results: The 726 bp of N-CfTX-1 were cloned in a vector of expression pET28a [+] and confirmed by PCR, sequencing and enzymatic analysis. Moreover, the recombinant protein was confirmed by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. Then the antibody was isolated from mice serum and confirmed by ELISA test. The results showed that immunized mice tolerated 50x LD50[1] of jellyfish venom. Conclusion: The CfTX-1 recombinant protein was able to protect the BALB/c mice against jellyfish venom. The produced protein can be used as a candidate for vaccine against jellyfish venom. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/14854 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/14854/7138

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 50 2 2021 02 01 384 390 Mehdi BASAKHA 1. Department of Social Welfare Management, School of Education Sciences and Social Welfare, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran Neda SOLEIMANVANDIAZAR Preventive Medicine and Public Health Research Center, Psychosocial Health Research Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Fateh TAVANGAR Department of Social Welfare Management, School of Education Sciences and Social Welfare, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran Shabnam DANESHI Student Research Committee, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2019 01 21 2019 06 03 Background: The human life value is among the most important challenges of the health economic evaluation. This limitation has reduced the feasibility of applying the cost-benefit method in evaluations of health interventions and policies. Using the human capital approach and discounted value of future earnings, the present study calculated the human capital of different age groups. Methods: The required data were obtained using “income and expenditures of Iranian households” data in 2015 from the Statistical Center of Iran, which included the information on 19380 urban households. Results: According to the calculation of human capital, the maximum value of a statistical life year in the high-income group was related to the age group of 30-34 yr old (223,286 US$ equals to 9378 million Iranian Rials). The lowest value in all three groups of high, medium and low income is related to the age group of 85 and older. In addition, the economic value of statistical life year for men has been calculated as higher than that of women, however, in older age groups, the human capital of both genders have been converging. Conclusion: The economic value of life for young people aged between 20 to 30 yr was higher than other demographic groups. The findings of the research help to provide a more accurate base for the cost-benefit analysis of health and social policies. Considering the economic value of the statistical life for different age groups may change policy priorities in areas related to health and life of human beings. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/15996 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/15996/7139

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 50 2 2021 02 01 391 396 Mahsa RAHMANI SAMANI 1. School of Advanced Sciences and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran 2. Cellular and Molecular Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences and Metabolism, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Marjan ZARIF-YEGANEH Cellular and Molecular Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences and Metabolism, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Atefeh MEHRABI 1. School of Advanced Sciences and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran 2. Cellular and Molecular Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences and Metabolism, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Amir Nader EMAMI RAZAVI Iran National Tumor Bank, Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Sara SHEIKHOLESLAMI Cellular and Molecular Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences and Metabolism, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mehdi HEDAYATI Cellular and Molecular Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences and Metabolism, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2019 07 23 2020 01 21 Background: Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) accounts for 5%–10% of all thyroid cancers, but causes 13% of all thyroid cancer related deaths. MicroRNAs (miRs) have key functions in the development and progression of MTC. Altered expression of some miRs has been reported in many human cancers, including Thyroid cancer. Therefore, we aimed to analyze the expression of miR-154, miR-183 and miR-127 in MTC tumor tissues. Methods: In this case-control study, 15 MTC Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples and 15 adjacent normal thyroid FFPE tissues, as a control group, were collected from Taleghani, and Loghman Hakim Hospitals, Tehran, Iran since 2005 till 2015. After RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis, the expression of miR-127, miR-154 and miR-183 was measured by quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR). Results: Our data showed a significant increase in the expression of miR-127 in MTC samples in comparison with the control group (P<0.05). Although miR-154 and miR-183 expression levels had increase expression in MTC tumors, this change was not statistically significant. Conclusion: The miR-127 could be considered as a prognostic, diagnostic and therapeutic marker for the management of MTC, and it is proposed for further investigation to fully establish the role of this miRNA in MTC. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/17877 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/17877/7140

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 50 2 2021 02 01 397 406 EN Saman SARGAZI Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Resistant Tuberculosis Institute, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran Milad HEIDARI NIA 1. Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Resistant Tuberculosis Institute, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran 2. Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran Shekoufeh MIRINEJAD Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Resistant Tuberculosis Institute, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran Mahdiyeh MOUDI Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Resistant Tuberculosis Institute, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran Mahdiyeh JAFARI SHAHROUDI Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Resistant Tuberculosis Institute, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran Ramin SARAVANI 1. Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Resistant Tuberculosis Institute, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran 2. Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran Sadegh VALIAN-BOROJENI Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran 2019 02 19 2019 10 14 Background: KIF26B gene is found to play essential roles in regulating different aspects of cell proliferation and development of the nervous system. We aimed to determine if rs12407427 T/C polymorphism could affect susceptibility to schizophrenia (SZN) and breast cancer (BC), the two genetically correlated diseases. Methods: The current case-control study wa