73 results for "Mostafa AMINI-RARANI"
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Social and medical determinants of burn-related mortality in Isfahan, Iran
Background: Burns and heat-related injuries often lead to mortality and great financial and social costs. This study aimed at investigating the social determinants of burn-related mortalities in a burn specialized hospital in Isfahan, Iran. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional data secondary…
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Lived Experience of Women with Addicted Spouses during the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Qualitative Study
Background: One of the most recent global crises faced by most countries was the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. It can be argued that nearly all groups, classes, and strata of society were affected by it. Among the sensitive and vulnerable groups in society were the families of…
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Public health system response to emerging infectious respiratory outbreaks in Iran
Background Emerging infectious respiratory diseases present significant challenges to public health systems worldwide. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has revealed critical weaknesses in Iran’s healthcare infrastructure, particularly regarding surveillance and testing capabilities. During the…
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The Role of Social Health and Demographic Factors in Bread Quality: An Ecological Study in Isfahan, Iran
Social health has been defined as participation in and responsibility for social processes. Because bread is considered an essential staple food in Iran, several social policies have been implemented to improve the quality of bread, regardless of social aspects. The current study aims to…
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Explaining the framework of the pro-natalist policy implementation process in Iran: A study protocol
BACKGROUND: Population policies and programs around the world are considered as the basis for socio-economic' development. Demographic data in recent years show that Iran has faced a marked decrease in fertility, which makes it inevitable to take emergency measures and plan properly to increase…
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Identifying and prioritizing challenges related to promoting the health system performance assessment in Iran
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Because the performance assessment of the health system is used as the basis for decision-making and demonstrates progress or failure in achieving the goals of the health system, promoting the health system performance assessment can play a major role in improving and…
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Socioeconomic inequality in congenital heart diseases in Iran
Abstract Introduction Social-economic factors have an important role in shaping inequality in congenital heart diseases. The current study aimed to assess and decompose the socio-economic inequality in Congenital Heart Diseases (CHDs) in Iran. Methods This is a cross-sectional research conducted at…
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Allocation of Financial Resources to Primary Healthcare: A Scoping Review Protocol
Background: Countries possessing robust primary healthcare (PHC) systems typically yield superior health outcomes, reduced inequality, and diminished healthcare expenses for their citizens. Moreover, PHC demonstrates a direct correlation with the efficient utilization of resources. However, the…
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“To enroll or not to enroll”: a qualitative study on preferences for dental insurance in Iran
Abstract Background Oral public health services are included in primary healthcare. Although oral diseases are preventable, improving oral health has become a concern in many countries. Evidence shows that functioning insurance coverage can significantly increase the use of dental health services…
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Identifying and ranking the attributes of hospitals readiness to apply bring your own device: An explanatory sequential mixed study
Objective The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) approach has promoted the usage of personal mobile devices for organizational and carrier purposes. Applying a BYOD approach might provide various challenges for healthcare organizations. This study endeavored to identify the attributes of hospitals…
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Policymaking for Applying the Approach of Bring Your Own Device in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Perspective
By beginning of the year 2020, COVID-19 has spread all over the world. The virus has caused numerous social, medical, and political challenges. One of the major challenges faced by countries to control the outbreak of the virus was the stability of economic and social activities and the…
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Irritable bowel syndrome is concentrated in people with higher educations in Iran: an inequality analysis
OBJECTIVES Like any other health-related disorder, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has a differential distribution with respect to socioeconomic factors. This study aimed to estimate and decompose educational inequalities in the prevalence of IBS. METHODS Sampling was performed using a multi-stage…
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Profile of Productivity and Equity in Health Resource Generation: Policy Implications of Iran’s Health Transformation Plan
Resource generation in health system provides mechanisms for training efficient and effective workforce and supplies facilities and equipment for delivering health services. Iran’s Health Transformation Plan is one of the major reforms implemented in 2014 designed to realize the scientific…
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Quantifying virtual education preferences in medical sciences during crises: a discrete choice analysis
Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic and other global emergencies accelerated the shift to virtual learning in higher education, ensuring instructional continuity but also revealing significant challenges. Disparities in technology access, instructional design, and student engagement…
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Developing a customized model for aged-friendly comprehensive health centers in Iran: A protocol study
Background: Life expectancy has increased worldwide, leading to a higher proportion of elderly individuals in the population. This phenomenon, known as the aging tsunami, is also emerging in Iran and is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. By 1429 AH, it is projected that more than…
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Understanding challenges of primary healthcare financial resource allocation in Iran
Abstract Background Primary healthcare (PHC) is essential for health systems worldwide, and resource allocation is vital for sustainability. However, various challenges hinder the allocation process, negatively affecting health outcomes. Therefore, this study explored the current challenges related…
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From inequalities to solutions: an explanatory sequential study on type 2 diabetes health services utilization
Abstract Background Health inequities are a significant issue. This study aimed to measure and decompose socioeconomic inequality in the utilization of type 2 diabetes (T2D) services and propose solutions to mitigate these inequalities. Methods This explanatory sequential mixed-method study was…
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Hesitancy among Iranian nursing students regarding future career trajectory: a qualitative analysis
Abstract Background The shortage of skilled nurses is a major concern for health systems worldwide. This may be partly due to the hesitancy of some nurses to enter or remain in the nursing career. This shortage consequently reduces the quality of standard patient care, increases patients’ length of…
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A Scoping Review of Possible Solutions for Decreasing Socioeconomic Inequalities in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Background: As socioeconomic inequalities are key factors in access and utilization of type 2 diabetes (T2D) services, the purpose of this scoping review was to identify solutions for decreasing socioeconomic inequalities in T2D. Methods: A scoping review of scientific articles from 2000 and later…
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Socioeconomic determinants of health-care and emotional needs among Iranian older adults in Isfahan
INTRODUCTION: The main aim of this study was to explore the socioeconomic determinants of health-care and emotional needs among older adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 350 older adults were randomly selected from five geographical regions in Isfahan, 2016. A…