30 results for "Mahbube Ebrahimpur"

Assessment of quality of life and its affecting factors in osteosarcopenic individuals in the Iranian older adult population: Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) program

Amir Mohammad Vahdani; Mahnaz Sanjari; Noushin Fahimfar et al.

Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia, Vol. 9 No. 4 · 2023 · English · DOAJ

Objectives: This cross-sectional study, conducted as part of the Bushehr Elderly Health program stage II in Bushehr, Iran, aimed to evaluate health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in individuals aged ≥ 60 with osteosarcopenia, a condition characterized by the co-occurrence of…

Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of prediabetes and diabetes mellitus in older adults: findings from Iranian STEPS surveys (2016 and 2021)

Amirabbas Nikkhah; Yosef Farzi; Yosra Azizpour et al.

BMC Public Health, Vol. 25 No. 1 · 2025 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant public health concern, particularly among older adults who face an elevated risk of complications and increased mortality. This study assessed overtime changes in the prevalence, awareness, treatment coverage, and glycemic control of DM in…

Correction: Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of prediabetes and diabetes mellitus in older adults: findings from Iranian STEPS surveys (2016 and 2021)

Amirabbas Nikkhah; Yosef Farzi; Yosra Azizpour et al.

BMC Public Health, Vol. 25 No. 1 · 2025 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Low physical activity and depression are the prominent predictive factors for falling in older adults: the Birjand Longitudinal Aging Study (BLAS)

Sara Mortazavi; Ahmad Delbari; Mohsen Vahedi et al.

BMC Geriatrics, Vol. 23 No. 1 · 2023 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background Falling in the older adults has many irreparable consequences, including hospitalization to long-term care centers and loss of independence, depression and social isolation, financial burden, and death. The present study was conducted to estimate the incidence of falls and their…

Clustering patterns of behavioral and metabolic risk factors for noncommunicable diseases in Iran: findings from a national STEPS survey

Mohammad Amin Kharaghani; Safdar Masoumi; Arash Bagherian Ghotbi et al.

Global Health Action, Vol. 19 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Background Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality in Iran, driven by behavioral and metabolic risk factors that frequently co-occur. Objective To identify patterns of co-occurring behavioral and metabolic NCD risk factors among Iranian adults and characterize their…

Medication use patterns and polypharmacy among elderly in Iran: a cross-sectional study using national health insurance claims data

Sepehr Khosravi; Mohammad Reza Amini; Mohammad-Reza Malekpour et al.

BMJ Open, Vol. 15 No. 8 · 2025 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives Polypharmacy, defined as the concurrent use of multiple medications, is a growing concern among the elderly, especially in low-income and middle-income countries such as Iran. This study aims to explore the prevalence and patterns of polypharmacy among the elderly in Iran, using health…

Effect of vitamin E supplementation on cardiometabolic risk factors, inflammatory and oxidative markers and hormonal functions in PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome): a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Ghazale Tefagh; Moloud Payab; Mostafa Qorbani et al.

Scientific Reports, Vol. 12 No. 1 · 2022 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy among reproductive-age women. Various therapeutical approaches are currently used to manage or control symptoms associated with PCOS. This systematic review intended to assess the effects of Vit E supplementation on…

Self-perceived health and functional status of older people: Telephone-based lifestyle survey of older adults in Tehran province

Masoumeh Sadeghipour Rousari; Moloud Payab; Sahar Keyvanloo shahrestanaki et al.

Health Promotion Perspectives, Vol. 12 No. 1 · 2022 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Background: The prevalence study of health conditions can help policy makers to document base policymaking. This study aimed to reveal the health status, including the prevalence of geriatric syndrome health conditions such as activity of daily livings, pain, and physical and mental health of older…

Prevalence of thyroid dysfunction among Iranian older adults: a cross-sectional study

Maryam Mirahmad; Asieh Mansour; Mitra Moodi et al.

Scientific Reports, Vol. 13 No. 1 · 2023 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract There is limited data on the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in the older population. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction among a sample of Iranian older adults. A cross-sectional analysis of older adults who aged 60 years and over was conducted. A total…

Evaluation of the prevalence of cardiometabolic disorders (diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia) diagnosed, undiagnosed, treated, and treatment goal in the elderly: Bushehr Elderly Health Program (BEH)

Mahbube Ebrahimpur; Erfan Mohammadi-Vajari; Yasaman Sharifi et al.

BMC Endocrine Disorders, Vol. 24 No. 1 · 2024 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract As the population ages, the global burden of cardiometabolic disorders will increase. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of cardiometabolic disorders (diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia) in elderly and to evaluate the effects of various variables including age, sex…