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  1. Article ; Online: Institutionalization for good governance to reach sustainable health development: a framework analysis.

    Haghighi, Hajar / Takian, Amirhossein

    Globalization and health

    2024  Volume 20, Issue 1, Page(s) 5

    Abstract: Background: This article explores the concept of institutionalization, which is the process of transforming ideas into programs and automating actions, in the context of health system governance and sustainable development. Institutionalization is a key ...

    Abstract Background: This article explores the concept of institutionalization, which is the process of transforming ideas into programs and automating actions, in the context of health system governance and sustainable development. Institutionalization is a key mechanism for creating accountable and transparent institutions, which are essential for achieving health system resilience and sustainability. This study identifies the components and dimensions of institutionalization in the health system and its relationship with good governance and sustainable health development.
    Main text: We applied a scoping review method in five steps. First, we formulated a question for our research. Then, we concluded a comprehensive literature search in five electronic databases for identifying relevant studies. This review has two phases: identifying the concept of institutional approach and its components in health system, and its relationship with good governance to reach Sustainable Health Development (SHD). The third step was study selection, and the 1st author performed data abstraction. The key issues which are identified in our review, related to the concepts of SDH, its goals, pillars and principles; positive peace; good governance; components of institutional approach components, and their relations. Finally, we summarized and organized our findings in a format of a proposed conceptual framework, to underpin the role of institutionalization in the health system to achieve sustainable development.
    Conclusion: Institutionalization is a key concept for achieving positive peace and good governance, which requires meaningful involvement of leaders, politicians, civil society, and public participation. It also depends on the conditions of justice, human rights, transparency, accountability and rule of law. In the wake of COVID-19, institutionalization is more crucial than ever for advancing sustainable development, especially in the context of low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Government Programs ; Community Participation ; Developing Countries ; Sustainable Development ; Institutionalization
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2185774-X
    ISSN 1744-8603 ; 1744-8603
    ISSN (online) 1744-8603
    ISSN 1744-8603
    DOI 10.1186/s12992-023-01009-5
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  2. Article ; Online: Institutionalization for good governance to reach sustainable health development

    Hajar Haghighi / Amirhossein Takian

    Globalization and Health, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a framework analysis

    2024  Volume 12

    Abstract: Abstract Background This article explores the concept of institutionalization, which is the process of transforming ideas into programs and automating actions, in the context of health system governance and sustainable development. Institutionalization ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Background This article explores the concept of institutionalization, which is the process of transforming ideas into programs and automating actions, in the context of health system governance and sustainable development. Institutionalization is a key mechanism for creating accountable and transparent institutions, which are essential for achieving health system resilience and sustainability. This study identifies the components and dimensions of institutionalization in the health system and its relationship with good governance and sustainable health development. Main text We applied a scoping review method in five steps. First, we formulated a question for our research. Then, we concluded a comprehensive literature search in five electronic databases for identifying relevant studies. This review has two phases: identifying the concept of institutional approach and its components in health system, and its relationship with good governance to reach Sustainable Health Development (SHD). The third step was study selection, and the 1st author performed data abstraction. The key issues which are identified in our review, related to the concepts of SDH, its goals, pillars and principles; positive peace; good governance; components of institutional approach components, and their relations. Finally, we summarized and organized our findings in a format of a proposed conceptual framework, to underpin the role of institutionalization in the health system to achieve sustainable development. Conclusion Institutionalization is a key concept for achieving positive peace and good governance, which requires meaningful involvement of leaders, politicians, civil society, and public participation. It also depends on the conditions of justice, human rights, transparency, accountability and rule of law. In the wake of COVID-19, institutionalization is more crucial than ever for advancing sustainable development, especially in the context of low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
    Keywords Institutionalization ; Good governance ; Sustainable development ; Health ; Framework ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 320
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
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  3. Article ; Online: The Universal Triangle to Ensure Health Security.

    Sazgarnejad, Saharnaz / Takian, Amirhossein

    International journal of public health

    2022  Volume 67, Page(s) 1605443

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Universal Health Insurance ; Health Policy ; Global Health
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-19
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2274130-6
    ISSN 1661-8564 ; 1661-8556
    ISSN (online) 1661-8564
    ISSN 1661-8556
    DOI 10.3389/ijph.2022.1605443
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  4. Article ; Online: Institutionalization of Health System to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran.

    Haghighi, Hajar / Takian, Amirhossein / Raoofi, Azam

    International journal of public health

    2023  Volume 68, Page(s) 1606197

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19 ; Iran/epidemiology ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; Institutionalization
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2274130-6
    ISSN 1661-8564 ; 1661-8556
    ISSN (online) 1661-8564
    ISSN 1661-8556
    DOI 10.3389/ijph.2023.1606197
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  5. Article ; Online: Worse becomes the worst: obesity inequality, its determinants and policy options in Iran.

    Toorang, Fatemeh / Amiri, Parisa / Djazayery, Abolghassem / Pouraram, Hamed / Takian, Amirhossein

    Frontiers in public health

    2024  Volume 12, Page(s) 1225260

    Abstract: Background: This tracked obesity inequality and identified its determinants among the population of Iran. In addition, it examined the impact of implemented policies on these inequalities.: Methods: This study was performed in two phases. First, we ... ...

    Abstract Background: This tracked obesity inequality and identified its determinants among the population of Iran. In addition, it examined the impact of implemented policies on these inequalities.
    Methods: This study was performed in two phases. First, we conducted a rapid review of the disparity in obesity prevalence in Iran. Then we investigated the main determinants of this inequality in a qualitative study. In addition, we examined Iran's policies to deal with obesity from the perspective of equality. We conducted 30 Semi-structured interviews with various obesity stakeholders selected through a purposive snowball sampling method between November 25, 2019, and August 5, 2020. In the inductive approach, we used the content analysis method based on the Corbin and Status framework to analyze the data using MAXQDA-2020. The consolidating criteria for reporting a Qualitative Study (COREQ-32) were applied to conduct and report the study.
    Results: Inequalities in the prevalence of obesity in terms of place of residence, gender, education, and other socioeconomic characteristics were identified in Iran. Participants believed that obesity and inequality are linked through immediate and intermediate causes. Inequality in access to healthy foods, physical activity facilities, and health care are the immediate causes of this inequality. Intermediate factors include inequality against women, children, and refugees, and inequality in access to information, education, and financial resources. Policymakers should implement equity-oriented obesity control policies such as taxing unhealthy foods, subsidizing healthy foods, providing healthy and free meals in schools, especially in disadvantaged areas, and providing nutrient-rich foods to low-income families. Also, environmental re-engineering to increase opportunities for physical activity should be considered. Of course, for the fundamental reduction of these inequalities, the comprehensive approach of all statesmen is necessary.
    Conclusion: Obesity inequality is a health-threatening issue in Iran that can prevent achieving human development goals. Targeting the underlying causes of obesity, including inequalities, must be considered.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Female ; Iran/epidemiology ; Obesity/epidemiology ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Poverty ; Policy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-07
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2711781-9
    ISSN 2296-2565 ; 2296-2565
    ISSN (online) 2296-2565
    ISSN 2296-2565
    DOI 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1225260
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  6. Article ; Online: Institutionalization of Health System to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran

    Hajar Haghighi / Amirhossein Takian / Azam Raoofi

    International Journal of Public Health, Vol

    2023  Volume 68

    Keywords COVID-19 ; pandemic ; Iran ; health system ; institutionalization ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  7. Article: Reducing sugar, fat, and salt for prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) as an adopted health policy in Iran.

    Amerzadeh, Mohammad / Takian, Amirhossein

    Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran

    2020  Volume 34, Page(s) 136

    Abstract: Background: ...

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-13
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1095990-7
    ISSN 1016-1430
    ISSN 1016-1430
    DOI 10.34171/mjiri.34.136
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  8. Article ; Online: Health condition of Afghan refugees residing in Iran in comparison to Germany: a systematic review of empirical studies.

    Rahimitabar, Parisa / Kraemer, Alexander / Bozorgmehr, Kayvan / Ebrahimi, Fatemeh / Takian, Amirhossein

    International journal for equity in health

    2023  Volume 22, Issue 1, Page(s) 16

    Abstract: Background: The re-emerging dominance of the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2021 caused a new wave of Afghan refugees heading Iran and neighboring countries. Iran in the Middle East and Germany in Europe are two major host countries to the largest ... ...

    Abstract Background: The re-emerging dominance of the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2021 caused a new wave of Afghan refugees heading Iran and neighboring countries. Iran in the Middle East and Germany in Europe are two major host countries to the largest populations of Afghan refugees. In both countries, several studies have been done to assess the health condition of refugees.
    Objectives: To systematically review the existing literature to identify similarities and differences of health conditions of Afghan refugees living in the two countries, and to synthesize evidence on the health status and health care access of these populations.
    Methods: Related electronic databases and grey literature of Iran and Germany on the health of Afghan refugees were scanned and searched up for the period 2000-2020. Key terms were formed by combining "Afghan refugees or immigrants or populations or asylum seekers", "Physical or mental health", "Healthcare service or access or use", "Iran or Germany". Empirical studies were considered if they contained samples of Afghan refugees with particular outcomes for Afghans. Results were categorized for both countries in the three main areas of physical health, mental health, and access/use of healthcare services.
    Results: Nine hundred twenty-two documents were extracted, of which 75 full-texts were finally reviewed. 60 documents belonged to the health condition of Afghan refugees residing in Iran including 43 in physical health, 6 in mental health, 8 in healthcare access and use, and 3 in multiple aspects of health, and 15 belonged to Germany including 7 in physical health, 4 in mental health, 2 in healthcare access and use, and 2 in multiple aspects of health. A less explicit evaluation of the overall health condition of Afghan refugees was observable, particularly for Germany. While matches on the study subject exist for both countries, in comparison to Germany, we extracted more quantitative and qualitative health studies on Afghan refugees of the mentioned areas from Iran. German health studies were rare, less qualitative, and more on the health condition of diverse refugee groups in general.
    Conclusions: Wide gaps and unanswered questions related to mental health and overall health status of the Afghan refugee population are observable, especially in Germany. Our systematic review identified the gap in evidence, which we would recommend to bridge using a wider lens to comprehensively assess the overall condition of refugees considering associations between health and socio-economic and cultural determinants instead of a one-dimensional approach. Further, within health studies on refugee populations, we recommend stratification of results by the country of origin to capture the within-group diversity among refugees with different countries of origin.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Iran ; Refugees/psychology ; Europe ; Health Status ; Afghanistan ; Germany
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2092056-8
    ISSN 1475-9276 ; 1475-9276
    ISSN (online) 1475-9276
    ISSN 1475-9276
    DOI 10.1186/s12939-023-01832-7
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  9. Article ; Online: Preparedness for Future Pandemics: Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran.

    Takian, Amirhossein / Aarabi, Seyed Sahab / Semnani, Farbod / Rayati Damavandi, Amirmasoud

    International journal of public health

    2022  Volume 67, Page(s) 1605094

    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Disease Outbreaks ; Humans ; Iran/epidemiology ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2274130-6
    ISSN 1661-8564 ; 1661-8556
    ISSN (online) 1661-8564
    ISSN 1661-8556
    DOI 10.3389/ijph.2022.1605094
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  10. Article ; Online: Health System Response to Refugees' and Migrants' Health in Iran: A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis and Policy Recommendations.

    Bakhtiari, Ahad / Takian, Amirhossein / Olyaeemanesh, Alireza / Behzadifar, Masoud / Takbiri, Afsaneh / Sazgarnejad, Saharnaz / Kargar, Sahar

    International journal of public health

    2023  Volume 68, Page(s) 1606268

    Abstract: Objective: ...

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    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Transients and Migrants ; Refugees ; Iran ; Health Services Accessibility ; Policy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2274130-6
    ISSN 1661-8564 ; 1661-8556
    ISSN (online) 1661-8564
    ISSN 1661-8556
    DOI 10.3389/ijph.2023.1606268
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