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  1. Article ; Online: A Cascade Analysis of Community Transmission Risks for HIV among People Who Inject Drugs Living with HIV in Iran.

    Faghir-Ganji, Monireh / Shokoohi, Mostafa / Nedjat, Saharnaz / Rahimi-Movaghar, Afarin / Yazdani, Kamran / G Khan, James / Mirzazadeh, Ali

    Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES

    2024  Volume 36, Issue 12, Page(s) 1171–1176

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Iran/epidemiology ; Drug Users ; Disease Transmission, Infectious ; HIV Infections/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-10
    Publishing country China
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 645083-0
    ISSN 2214-0190 ; 0895-3988
    ISSN (online) 2214-0190
    ISSN 0895-3988
    DOI 10.3967/bes2023.153
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  2. Article ; Online: Pattern of contributing behaviors and their determinants among people living with HIV in Iran: A 30-year nationwide study.

    Gheibi, Zahra / Fararouei, Mohammad / Afrashteh, Sima / Akbari, Mojtaba / Afsar Kazerooni, Parvin / Shokoohi, Mostafa

    Frontiers in public health

    2023  Volume 11, Page(s) 1038489

    Abstract: Introduction: A major shift in the routes of HIV transmission seams to be taking place in Iran. Our study aimed to investigate the 30-year trend of major HIV related behaviors in Iran.: Methods: The national HIV/AIDS registry database (from September ...

    Abstract Introduction: A major shift in the routes of HIV transmission seams to be taking place in Iran. Our study aimed to investigate the 30-year trend of major HIV related behaviors in Iran.
    Methods: The national HIV/AIDS registry database (from September 1986 to July 2016 with data on 32,168 people newly diagnosed with HIV) was used to study the 30 years trend and demographic determinants of major HIV related behaviors.
    Results: The highest rate of drug injection (DI) among people living with HIV (PLHIV) was reported during 1996 to 1999 (
    Discussion: The pattern of major HIV related behaviors among Iranian males and females have been rapidly changing and people living with HIV (PLHIV) are being diagnosed at a younger age. Health education to younger individuals is an essential HIV controlling strategy among Iranian population. Implementation of surveys in hidden and hard-to-reach populations is also recommended.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Female ; Humans ; Iran ; HIV Infections/epidemiology ; Risk-Taking ; Sexual Behavior ; Educational Status
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2711781-9
    ISSN 2296-2565 ; 2296-2565
    ISSN (online) 2296-2565
    ISSN 2296-2565
    DOI 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1038489
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  3. Article ; Online: Efficiency of the catalytic ozonation processes using nanoparticles deposited on pumice in the removal of bisphenol A

    Shokoohi, Reza / Zolghadrnasab, Hassan / Shanehsaz, Samaneh / Leili, Mostafa / Shaygan, Mozhde / Azizi, Faezeh

    International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. 2023 Oct. 21, v. 103, no. 13 p.3121-3137

    2023  

    Abstract: Endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) areconsidered as an emerging group of trace contaminants detected in the environment worldwide. Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of these toxic pollutants that arereleased mainlyfrom industries and can cause serious health ... ...

    Abstract Endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) areconsidered as an emerging group of trace contaminants detected in the environment worldwide. Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of these toxic pollutants that arereleased mainlyfrom industries and can cause serious health and environmental problems.Thus, in this study, titanium dioxide and zirconium dioxide particles were deposited on pumice, and then the efficiencies of O₃/nTiO₂/H₂O₂ and O₃/nZrO₂/H₂O₂on BPA removal were studied under different operational conditions. The results showed thatBPA removal efficiency was increased by increasing the pH, contact time, catalyst dosage and concentration of H₂O₂ and maximum removal efficiency for both studied processes was ≈100% at optimum conditions, i.e. pH of 11, are action time of 30 min, catalyst dosages of 4 g/L for O₃/nTiO₂/H₂O₂ and 12 g/L for O₃/nZrO₂/H₂O₂, H₂O₂ concentration of 2 mmol/L for O₃/nZrO₂/H₂O₂and 5 mmol/L for O₃/nTiO₂/H₂O₂, and initial BPA concentrations of 20 mg/L.Increasing the catalyst dose to a certain level, increases the production of hydroxyl radicals, which, in turn, increases the degradation of BPA. The pumice XRD pattern coated with TiO₂ and ZrO₂ nanoparticles shows the main and derivative elements of pumice, including pyroxene, magnetite feldspar mica, and SiO₂.FTIR spectra for TiO₂ and ZrO₂ nanoparticles showed that the peaks at 455 and 457 cm⁻¹ are related to the C-N-C bands in amine functional groups. We found that the studied integrated catalytic ozonation processes (COP)have high efficiency in removing BPA, therefore it can be used as asuitable and effective methods for removal of such organic pollutants from aqueous solution.
    Keywords analytical chemistry ; aqueous solutions ; bisphenol A ; catalysts ; feldspar ; magnetite ; mica ; nanoparticles ; ozonation ; pH ; pumice ; titanium dioxide ; toxicity ; zirconium oxide ; catalytic ozonation processes ; zirconium dioxide nanoparticle ; titanium dioxide nanoparticle
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-1021
    Size p. 3121-3137.
    Publishing place Taylor & Francis
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 120480-4
    ISSN 1029-0397 ; 0306-7319 ; 0092-9085
    ISSN (online) 1029-0397
    ISSN 0306-7319 ; 0092-9085
    DOI 10.1080/03067319.2021.1903453
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  4. Article ; Online: Condomless Sex With Partners and Clients Among Female Sex Workers in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Khezri, Mehrdad / Tavakoli, Fatemeh / Bazrafshan, Azam / Sharifi, Hamid / Shokoohi, Mostafa

    The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC

    2022  Volume 33, Issue 1, Page(s) 63–77

    Abstract: Abstract: Condomless sex is the most proximal risk for HIV acquisition among female sex workers (FSWs). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the evidence for the prevalence of condomless sex among FSWs in Iran. A random-effect ...

    Abstract Abstract: Condomless sex is the most proximal risk for HIV acquisition among female sex workers (FSWs). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the evidence for the prevalence of condomless sex among FSWs in Iran. A random-effect meta-analysis model was used to pool the prevalence estimates and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The pooled prevalence of condomless sex at last sex with a paying client and a nonpaying partner was 34.23% (95% CI: 27.83-40.93) and 48.34 (95% CI: 38.43-58.32), respectively. Last-month inconsistent condom use was 49.01% (95% CI: 21.64-76.71) with paying clients and 60.21% (95% CI: 31.27-85.73) with nonpaying partners. The pooled prevalence of lifetime condom nonuse with any partners/clients was 15.26% (95% CI: 10.68-20.49). These findings indicate that a substantial proportion of FSWs engage in high-risk sexual practices. Community-led programs should be stimulated to improve consistent condom use among FSWs.
    MeSH term(s) Condoms ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; HIV Infections/epidemiology ; HIV Infections/prevention & control ; Humans ; Iran/epidemiology ; Prevalence ; Sex Workers ; Sexual Behavior ; Sexual Partners ; Unsafe Sex
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 1159376-3
    ISSN 1552-6917 ; 1055-3290
    ISSN (online) 1552-6917
    ISSN 1055-3290
    DOI 10.1097/JNC.0000000000000305
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  5. Article ; Online: Measuring the attitudes of midwives toward sexual and gender minority clients: Results from a Cross-Sectional survey in Ontario.

    Goldberg, Jennifer M / Shokoohi, Mostafa / Graf, Tatiana / Ross, Lori E

    Birth (Berkeley, Calif.)

    2022  Volume 50, Issue 2, Page(s) 349–361

    Abstract: Background: In Canada, Ontario midwives provide care to sexual and gender minority (SGM) people. Published literature shows how midwives' attitudes shape the experiences of lesbians, but research examining midwives' attitudes toward SGM people is ... ...

    Abstract Background: In Canada, Ontario midwives provide care to sexual and gender minority (SGM) people. Published literature shows how midwives' attitudes shape the experiences of lesbians, but research examining midwives' attitudes toward SGM people is lacking. Our study measured the attitudes of Ontario midwives toward SGM clients, hypothesizing that attitudes would be positive overall and that there would be no difference in attitudes across practice settings.
    Methods: Paper surveys (n = 926) with an option to respond online were sent to Ontario midwifery practices. We measured midwives' attitudes toward sexual minorities (11 questions, scores ranged from 11 to 55) and gender minorities (9 questions, scores ranged from 9 to 45), with higher scores indicating more positive attitudes. Overall and subgroup analyses were performed.
    Results: The 268 completed surveys indicated that midwives' attitudes were positive toward both sexual (mean score 49.2, maximum possible score of 55, ie, 89.4%) and gender minorities (mean score 38.9, maximum possible score of 45, ie, 86.4%). Analyses showed that attitudes toward SGM were associated with midwives' sexual identity and route of entry into the profession (ie, university-based vs bridging programs), but not practice setting.
    Conclusions: Although attitudes of this subset of midwives toward SGM clients were positive, volunteer bias could account for this finding since 32.6% of respondents identified as sexual minorities. Since the attitudes of midwives who entered the profession through the university-based education program were significantly more positive than those who entered through international bridging programs, future research should examine how SGM-related content is integrated into midwifery education and training curricula.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Female ; Humans ; Midwifery/education ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Ontario ; Sexual Behavior ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Sexual and Gender Minorities
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 604869-9
    ISSN 1523-536X ; 0730-7659
    ISSN (online) 1523-536X
    ISSN 0730-7659
    DOI 10.1111/birt.12658
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  6. Article ; Online: Sexual orientation-based disparities in food security among adults in the United States: results from the 2003-2016 NHANES.

    Gibb, James K / Shokoohi, Mostafa / Salway, Travis / Ross, Lori E

    The American journal of clinical nutrition

    2022  Volume 114, Issue 6, Page(s) 2006–2016

    Abstract: Background: Access to sufficient, safe, culturally appropriate, and nutritious food is essential for maintaining both physical and mental health. Despite a growing body of evidence suggesting that sexual minority (SM) people experience significant ... ...

    Abstract Background: Access to sufficient, safe, culturally appropriate, and nutritious food is essential for maintaining both physical and mental health. Despite a growing body of evidence suggesting that sexual minority (SM) people experience significant disparities in socioeconomic and material resource security, there remains a paucity of empirical studies examining the prevalence of food insecurity among SM people relative to their heterosexual peers.
    Objectives: To determine the prevalence of adult and household food insecurity across sexual orientation groups in the United States after adjusting for multiple covariates.
    Methods: We combined 7 cycles of US NHANES, 2003-2016 (N = 21,300) to examine sexual orientation-based disparities in adult food security among lesbian/gay (n = 373), bisexual (n = 606), same-sex experienced (SSE, n = 693), other sexual minorities (OSMs, n = 88), and heterosexual (n = 19,540) people. Food (in)security was measured using the US Food Security Survey Module and categorized as secure, marginally insecure, moderately insecure, and severely insecure.
    Results: Severe adult food insecurity was higher among bisexuals (17.16%; 95% CI: 14.36, 20.38), SSE (13.71%; 95% CI: 11.34, 16.48), OSMs (12.50%; 95% CI: 7.04, 21.24), and lesbians/gays (13.14%; 95% CI: 10.07, 16.97) compared with heterosexuals (8.23%; 95% CI: 7.85, 8.62). Multivariable multinomial logistic regression analysis adjusting for gender, race/ethnicity, age, citizenship, education, household size, income, cycle year, emergency food use, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation showed that bisexuals, OSMs, SSE, and lesbians/gays were more likely to experience moderate to severe food insecurity compared with heterosexuals.
    Conclusions: SM people are significantly more likely to experience increased likelihood of food insecurity relative to their heterosexual peers.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Female ; Food Security ; Food Supply ; Homosexuality, Female ; Humans ; Male ; Nutrition Surveys ; Sexual Behavior ; Sexual and Gender Minorities ; United States
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 280048-2
    ISSN 1938-3207 ; 0002-9165
    ISSN (online) 1938-3207
    ISSN 0002-9165
    DOI 10.1093/ajcn/nqab290
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  7. Article ; Online: COVID-19 Pandemic: What Can the West Learn From the East?

    Shokoohi, Mostafa / Osooli, Mehdi / Stranges, Saverio

    International journal of health policy and management

    2020  Volume 9, Issue 10, Page(s) 436–438

    Abstract: Differences in public health approaches to control the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic could largely explain substantial variations in epidemiological indicators (such as incidence and mortality) between the West and the East. COVID-19 ... ...

    Abstract Differences in public health approaches to control the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic could largely explain substantial variations in epidemiological indicators (such as incidence and mortality) between the West and the East. COVID-19 revealed vulnerabilities of most western countries' healthcare systems in their response to the ongoing public health crisis. Hence, western countries can possibly learn from practices from several East Asian countries regarding infrastructures, epidemiological surveillance and control strategies to mitigate the public health impact of the pandemic. In this paper, we discuss that the lack of rapid and timely
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/prevention & control ; COVID-19/therapy ; Communicable Disease Control/methods ; Humans ; Internationality ; Pandemics ; Public Health/methods ; SARS-CoV-2
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-01
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2724317-5
    ISSN 2322-5939 ; 2322-5939
    ISSN (online) 2322-5939
    ISSN 2322-5939
    DOI 10.34172/ijhpm.2020.85
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  8. Article ; Online: Late diagnosis of HIV infection and its associated factors in Shiraz, Southern Iran: a retrospective study.

    Gheibi, Zahra / Joulaei, Hassan / Fararouei, Mohammad / Shokoohi, Mostafa / Foroozanfar, Zohre / Dianatinasab, Mostafa

    AIDS care

    2021  Volume 34, Issue 10, Page(s) 1321–1329

    Abstract: Late diagnosis (LD) of HIV infection can give rise to suboptimal responses to antiretroviral treatment. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of HIV LD in Shiraz, Southern Iran. This retrospective cohort study was ... ...

    Abstract Late diagnosis (LD) of HIV infection can give rise to suboptimal responses to antiretroviral treatment. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of HIV LD in Shiraz, Southern Iran. This retrospective cohort study was conducted from August 1997 to May 2018. Medical records were examined to extract required data. Individuals with time period less than three months from HIV diagnosis to an advanced phase of AIDS on CD4 < 350 were considered as LD. Multivariable logistic regression used to investigate the associated factors of late HIV diagnosis and adjusted odds ratios were reported. Of 1385 individuals, 1043 (75.3%) were considered as LD. The following factors were identified as the associated factors of LD: age at diagnosis (OR = 1.72, 95% CI: 1.22, 2.41), HCV co-infection (OR = 1.65, 95% CI: 1.23, 2.21), not living in Shiraz (OR = 1.36, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.82), increased likelihood of LD and being housewife (OR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.47, 0.95) which decreased the likelihood of LD. Our results showed delayed diagnosis of a large proportion of individuals with HIV. It is critical to improve the HIV testing guidelines in Iran to identify individuals with HIV without delays in order to provide them with timely HIV medical care and treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Anti-Retroviral Agents/therapeutic use ; Delayed Diagnosis ; HIV Infections/diagnosis ; HIV Infections/drug therapy ; HIV Infections/epidemiology ; Humans ; Iran/epidemiology ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors
    Chemical Substances Anti-Retroviral Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1012651-x
    ISSN 1360-0451 ; 0954-0121
    ISSN (online) 1360-0451
    ISSN 0954-0121
    DOI 10.1080/09540121.2021.1975629
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  9. Article: Association of cigarette smoking, obesity, and underlying medical conditions with COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality in Iran: A nationwide retrospective ecological study.

    Khorrami, Zahra / Nili, Sairan / Sharifi, Hamid / Eybpoosh, Sana / Shokoohi, Mostafa

    Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran

    2020  Volume 34, Page(s) 133

    Abstract: Background: ...

    Abstract Background:
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-08
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1095990-7
    ISSN 1016-1430
    ISSN 1016-1430
    DOI 10.34171/mjiri.34.133
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  10. Article ; Online: Latent variable and clustering methods in intersectionality research: systematic review of methods applications.

    Bauer, Greta R / Mahendran, Mayuri / Walwyn, Chantel / Shokoohi, Mostafa

    Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

    2021  Volume 57, Issue 2, Page(s) 221–237

    Abstract: Purpose: An intersectionality framework has been increasingly incorporated into quantitative study of health inequity, to incorporate social power in meaningful ways. Researchers have identified "person-centered" methods that cluster within-individual ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: An intersectionality framework has been increasingly incorporated into quantitative study of health inequity, to incorporate social power in meaningful ways. Researchers have identified "person-centered" methods that cluster within-individual characteristics as appropriate to intersectionality. We aimed to review their use and match with theory.
    Methods: We conducted a multidisciplinary systematic review of English-language quantitative studies wherein authors explicitly stated an intersectional approach, and used clustering methods. We extracted study characteristics and applications of intersectionality.
    Results: 782 studies with quantitative applications of intersectionality were identified, of which 16 were eligible: eight using latent class analysis, two latent profile analysis, and six clustering methods. Papers used cross-sectional data (100.0%) primarily had U.S. lead authors (68.8%) and were published within psychology, social sciences, and health journals. While 87.5% of papers defined intersectionality and 93.8% cited foundational authors, engagement with intersectionality method literature was more limited. Clustering variables were based on social identities/positions (e.g., gender), dimensions of identity (e.g., race centrality), or processes (e.g., stigma). Results most commonly included four classes/clusters (60.0%), which were frequently used in additional analyses. These described sociodemographic differences across classes/clusters, or used classes/clusters as an exposure variable to predict outcomes in regression analysis, structural equation modeling, mediation, or survival analysis. Author rationales for method choice included both theoretical/intersectional and statistical arguments.
    Conclusion: Latent variable and clustering methods were used in varied ways in intersectional approaches, and reflected differing matches between theory and methods. We highlight situations in which these methods may be advantageous, and missed opportunities for additional uses.
    MeSH term(s) Cluster Analysis ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Health Inequities ; Humans ; Intersectional Framework ; Social Stigma
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-13
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 623071-4
    ISSN 1433-9285 ; 0037-7813 ; 0933-7954
    ISSN (online) 1433-9285
    ISSN 0037-7813 ; 0933-7954
    DOI 10.1007/s00127-021-02195-6
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