Ethnic Violence Among Adolescents in Educational Settings: A Systematic Review.

As ethnic diversity increases in schools, it"s vital to understand the dynamics of ethnic violence, which can negatively impact student well-being and academic achievement. Addressing the issue requires recognizing the complexities of ethnic diversity, promoting inclusivity, and implementing targeted interventions to prevent and mitigate violence. This systematic review focuses on understanding the multiple levels of factors that contribute to ethnic violence among adolescents within school settings.

Prevalence of undiagnosed stage 3 chronic kidney disease in the Tabari Cohort: a population-based study.

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a well-established public health concern worldwide. Considering the asymptomatic nature of early-stage CKD and its importance, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of undiagnosed stage 3 CKD in a large-scale, population-based cohort study.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data collected during the enrollment phase of the Tabari Cohort Study (TCS) were utilized.

Exploring healthcare workers' perceptions and experiences regarding post-traumatic stress disorder after 2 years of the last global pandemic.

Background: The adverse mental health consequences of the coronavirus epidemic for healthcare workers (HCWs) affect the quality of care and patient satisfaction; HCWs need to maintain good mental health during and after an epidemic, especially in low-income countries like Iran, where human resources in the health care sector are insufficient. The aims of this study are to explore the perceptions and experiences of healthcare workers regarding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after 2 years of the last Global Pandemic.

Methods: We conducted the present study in Mazandarn province, Iran, using a qualitative approach based on conventional content analysis.

The pathways between abstinence self-efficacy, perceived social support and substance use craving.

Low abstinence self-efficacy, lack of social support, especially from family and friends, low self-esteem, feeling lonely, and lack of self-control have been considered as risk factors for substance use disorders, but the pathways of these risk factors on drug craving have not yet been determined. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the association between abstinence self-efficacy and perceived social support on the one hand to drug craving in patients referred to substance use treatment centers on the other hand, with loneliness, self-control, and self-esteem as mediating variables. The present study is a descriptive-correlational modeling study.

Gender characteristics, social determinants, and seasonal patterns of malaria incidence, relapse, and mortality in Sistan and Baluchistan province and other province of Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Malaria is a climate-dependent disease influenced by gender, social determination, seasonal patterns, and relapse incidence This study reviews these characteristics of malaria in the Sistan and Baluchistan (S&B) province and another province of Iran.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted through systematic and manual searches in electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and the Scientific Information Database. Studies from the S&B province, published from 1990 to 2024, written in Farsi and English, and reporting incidence, relapse, or death were included in this study.

Role of social innovations in health in the prevention and control of infectious diseases: a scoping review.

Background: The implementation of social innovations for addressing societal challenges, particularly in health, leverages community participation and technology to optimally meet social needs compared to traditional approaches. A key feature of these innovations is their ability to utilize existing capacities for contributing to resolving infectious disease outbreaks, which has attracted significant attention from health organizations. Given the potential of these innovations, this study has investigated social innovations in the prevention and control of infectious diseases as one of the major global challenges in the form of a comprehensive literature review.

Undiagnosed hypertension and diabetes mellitus in the Tabari cohort: a population-based study.

Background: Undiagnosed hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are major public health challenges worldwide. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of undiagnosed HTN and DM, and their correlates, in a large-scale population-based cohort study.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data collected during the enrollment phase of the Tabari Cohort study (TCS) were utilized.

The study of acceptability HIV self-testing among Iranian injecting drug users: a qualitative study.

Background: In 2016, The World Health Organization introduced HIV self-testing (HIVST) as an alternative to traditional HIV testing (1), the present study aims to study the acceptability of HIV self-testing among Iranian women injecting drug users (WIDUs). The results of this study are expected to provide valuable evidence for the proper implementation of this program in Iran.

Methods: This study employed a content analysis approach to gather qualitative data.

A comprehensive perspective on local drivers in community-based health tourism industry development: a qualitative study of Mazandaran Province, Iran.

Background: Health tourism is an important component that may influence the direction of development in a region. Mazandarn, Iran, is recognized as a highly sustainable market in the region because of its abundant natural resources, temperate temperature, and strategic geographical location. Therefore, considering the importance of health tourism and its existing potential in Mazandaran, Iran, this study was conducted with the aim of exploring a comprehensive perspective on local drivers in community-based health tourism industry development and factors affecting the attraction of health tourism.

Developing practical strategies to reduce addiction-related stigma and discrimination in public addiction treatment centers: a mixed-methods study protocol.

Background: People with substance use disorders (SUDs) have restricted engagement with health-care facilities and describe repeated experiences of stigma, discrimination, and mistreatment when receiving care at health-care and public addiction treatment centers (PATCs). The purpose of the current study is to design practical cultural-based strategies to reduce addiction-related stigma and discrimination at PATCs.

Methods/design: The present study will use a mixed-methods design with an explanatory sequential approach.

Psychosocial status and risk perception among Iranian healthcare workers during the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are essential resources, and their health and wellbeing are key not only for offering constant and useful care facilities to clients, but also for maintaining the safety of the workforce and patients. The risk of severe mental health problems among HCWs may have increased during large outbreaks of COVID-19. To evaluate the psychosocial status and risk perception of HCWs who participated in treating COVID-19 patients in Northern Iran, we performed a web-based cross-sectional study.

Social innovation in health and community-driven engagement as a key strategy for addressing COVID-19 crisis challenges: insights and reflections from the multicultural society of Iran.

Background: Social innovation is one of the strategies for appealing to people and encouraging social cooperation and engagement in interventions during crisis periods. In this regard, community engagement is an operative and innovative community health approach for achieving successful health outcomes. There is limited information about the role and operational impact of social innovation on community engagement during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis.

Development and Psychometric Properties of a health-promoting self-care behavior scale (HPSCB-S) in recovered patients from Drug Addiction.

Background And Objectives: Drug addiction is a chronic and relapsing brain disease. Practicing self-care is one of the rules offered by therapists to improve the withdrawal process and prevent relapse. Based on the evidence, health beliefs, including Pender's proposed model, are significantly effective in adopting self-care behaviors in patients.

Skills and key education needed for clinical librarians: an exploratory study from the librarians' perspectives.

Background: A clinical librarian is a member of the medical team in many countries. To strengthen this new job, librarians need to acquire professional skills in order to provide information services to medical staff. In this study, we aimed to explor the skills required for the presence of a clinical librarian in the treatment team.

The Iranian version of theory-based intention for cesarean section (IR-TBICS) scale: development and first evaluation.

Background: The rate at which mothers experience a cesarean section in the absence of medical signs is growing worldwide. Women's beliefs and intentions play an essential role in the request or choice of a delivery method. At present, there is no comprehensive, validated scale for assessing pregnant women's beliefs about cesarean section in the Iranian population.

Drug Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale (DASES): psychometric properties of the Farsi version.

Background: Research has demonstrated that therapeutic interventions based on the self-efficacy theory produce positive outcomes for people who exhibit addictive behaviors, such as alcohol and drug use. Several questionnaires based on self-efficacy theory have been developed to evaluate the extent to which intervention programs can modify behavior. The present study describes the psychometric properties of the Farsi version of the Drug Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale (DASES).

The psychometric properties of the Persian menopause rating scale.

Background: To measure the severity of menopausal complaints and determine the pattern of menopausal symptoms, a valid and reliable instrument is needed in women's healthcare. The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) is one of the best-known tools in response to the lack of standardized scales. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the MRS in an Iranian example.

Developing a national road traffic safety education program in Iran.

Background: Education is a pivot included Decade of Action for Road Safety initiative, which has reduced deaths caused by accidents in developed countries. Given the circumstances of each country, a proper education program is necessary. Thus, the aim of this study was to develop the National Road Traffic Safety Education Program (NRTSEP) and reduce Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs).

Socio-economic risk factors of household food insecurity and their population attributable risk: A population-based study.

Food insecurity as a major public health problem has associations with a wide range of adverse consequences on health and quality of life. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of food insecurity among Iranian households, its key socioeconomic risk factors and population attributable risk via a large-scale cross-sectional study in the capital of Iran. This cross-sectional study was performed among 30,809 households with complete questionnaires of food security, during 2011.

Phenomenology of being a safe taxi driver.

Background: In developing countries, a great number of people typically utilize public transportation such as Taxis. Therefore, taxi drivers have an important role in residents' well-being and safety. The aim of this study was to describe the subjective experiences and insights on safe driving among taxi drivers in Zanjan, Iran.