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Article ; Online: Methodological concerns in the published article in globalization and health

Masoud Behzadifar

Globalization and Health, Vol 19, Iss 1, Pp 1-

A critical evaluation

2023 Volume 3

Keywords	Scoping reviews ; Database search strategy ; Methodological rigor ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-12-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	BMC
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: Short-term and Long-term Impacts of Foreign Direct Investment on the Development of Iran’s Health Sector

Afshin Aalipour / Darush Hassanvand / Mehdi Zahed Gharavi / Masoud Behzadifar

Health Technology Assessment in Action, Vol 5, Iss

2022 Volume 3

Abstract: Abstract Background: The health sector (health care sector) is considered one of the key sectors in every country and is known as an infrastructure in economic development since the factor directly affects labor productivity and increases production and ... ...

Abstract	Abstract Background: The health sector (health care sector) is considered one of the key sectors in every country and is known as an infrastructure in economic development since the factor directly affects labor productivity and increases production and economic growth. Thus, the health system’s quality may be considered a crucial and attractive factor of foreign direct investment (FDI) along with infrastructures like education, labor, and research and development costs. Objectives: The present study evaluated the short-term and long-term impacts of foreign direct investment on the development of the health sector. Methods: According to the time series data, the ARDL method tests the research hypotheses from 1981 to 2020. The present method can use data of nature I (0) and I (1) simultaneously. Results: During the years 1982 to 2021 with the increase of foreign capital in the health sector of Iran, health indicators have changed significantly. The rates of some diseases have decreased and in the meantime, the financial resources needed for the health sector have been provided to some extent. According to the coefficients, the highest impact on health expenditures in the short term, foreign directs investment and the lowest impact on the percentage of people living with AIDS. Conclusions: The research findings indicate that foreign direct investment has had positive and significant impacts on the development of the health sector in Iran in both the short and long terms.
Keywords	Foreign Direct Investment ; Health Sector Development ; Health Sector Costs ; Economic biology ; QH705-705.5
Subject code	332
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-04-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Article ; Online: Health System Response to Refugees’ and Migrants’ Health in Iran

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

International Journal of Public Health, Vol

A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis and Policy Recommendations

2023 Volume 68

Abstract: Objective: Iran is one of the main hosts of Afghan refugees. This study aims to provide comprehensive evidence to increase Afghan migrants’ access to healthcare services in Iran.Methods: To assess the health system’s response to Afghan migrants in Iran, ... ...

Abstract	Objective: Iran is one of the main hosts of Afghan refugees. This study aims to provide comprehensive evidence to increase Afghan migrants’ access to healthcare services in Iran.Methods: To assess the health system’s response to Afghan migrants in Iran, we conducted three phases for SWOT analysis, including: 1-developing a review and comprehensive analysis of documents, laws, and, programs, 2-conducting semi-structured interviews with policymakers and experts, and 3-mapping the results through the Levesque’s conceptual framework for healthcare access.Results: We evaluated the response of the health system to Afghan migrants’ health needs in three domains: 1-Approachability and ability to perceive migrants; 2-Ability to reach, engage, and availability and accommodation and appropriateness; 3-The ability to pay and affordability. For each of the three domains, we identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, complemented with evidence-based suggestions to improve migrants’ access to needed healthcare services.Conclusion: Given the rising trend of immigration and deteriorating financial crises, we recommend appropriate strategies for the adoption of specialized focus services, gateway services, and restricted services. Also simplifying financial procedures, and implementing innovative insurance mechanisms are essential.
Keywords	migrant and refugee health ; healthcare access ; SWOT analysis ; health systems ; Iran ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
Subject code	360
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-09-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Frontiers Media S.A.
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Article ; Online: Developing an organizational capacity assessment tool and capacity-building package for the National Center for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases in Iran.

Ahad Bakhtiari / Amirhossein Takian / Afshin Ostovar / Masoud Behzadifar / Efat Mohamadi / Maryam Ramezani

PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Iss 6, p e

2023 Volume 0287743

Abstract: Non-communicable diseases represent 71% of all deaths worldwide. In 2015, Sustainable Development Goals, including target 3.4 of SDGs, were seated on the world agenda; "By 2030, reduce premature mortality from NCDs by one-third. More than half of the ... ...

Abstract	Non-communicable diseases represent 71% of all deaths worldwide. In 2015, Sustainable Development Goals, including target 3.4 of SDGs, were seated on the world agenda; "By 2030, reduce premature mortality from NCDs by one-third. More than half of the world's countries are not on track to reach SDG 3.4, and the COVID-19 crisis has hampered the delivery of essential NCD services globally, which means the premature death of millions of people and indicates the need for capacity building for health systems. We designed a tool to measure the capacity of the National Center for Non-Communicable Disease and then presented the proposed policy package to enhance the national center's organizational capacity. The data for this explanatory sequential mixed method study was collected using quantitative and qualitative approaches between February 2020 and December 2021. The tool for assessing organizational capacity for NCDs was developed, and its validity and reliability were measured. The developed tool assessed the organizational capacity by evaluating NCNCD's managers and experts. Following the quantitative phase, a qualitative phase focused on the low-capacity points revealed by the tool. The causes of low capacity were investigated, as well as potential interventions to improve capacity. The developed tool comprises six main domains and eighteen subdomains, including (Governance, Organizational Management, Human Resources Management, Financial Management, Program Management, and Relations Management) which verified validity and reliability. In seven separate National Center for Non-Communicable Disease units, the organizational capacity was measured using the designed tool. (Cardiovascular disease and hypertension; diabetes; chronic respiratory disease; obesity and physical activity; tobacco and alcohol; nutrition; and cancers). The organizational management dimensions and the sub-dimensions of the organizational structure of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education and units affiliated with the national center, in ...
Keywords	Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
Subject code	690
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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Article ; Online: Developing an organizational capacity assessment tool and capacity-building package for the National Center for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases in Iran

Ahad Bakhtiari / Amirhossein Takian / Afshin Ostovar / Masoud Behzadifar / Efat Mohamadi / Maryam Ramezani

PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Iss

2023 Volume 6

Abstract: Non-communicable diseases represent 71% of all deaths worldwide. In 2015, Sustainable Development Goals, including target 3.4 of SDGs, were seated on the world agenda; “By 2030, reduce premature mortality from NCDs by one-third. More than half of the ... ...

Abstract	Non-communicable diseases represent 71% of all deaths worldwide. In 2015, Sustainable Development Goals, including target 3.4 of SDGs, were seated on the world agenda; “By 2030, reduce premature mortality from NCDs by one-third. More than half of the world’s countries are not on track to reach SDG 3.4, and the COVID-19 crisis has hampered the delivery of essential NCD services globally, which means the premature death of millions of people and indicates the need for capacity building for health systems. We designed a tool to measure the capacity of the National Center for Non-Communicable Disease and then presented the proposed policy package to enhance the national center’s organizational capacity. The data for this explanatory sequential mixed method study was collected using quantitative and qualitative approaches between February 2020 and December 2021. The tool for assessing organizational capacity for NCDs was developed, and its validity and reliability were measured. The developed tool assessed the organizational capacity by evaluating NCNCD’s managers and experts. Following the quantitative phase, a qualitative phase focused on the low-capacity points revealed by the tool. The causes of low capacity were investigated, as well as potential interventions to improve capacity. The developed tool comprises six main domains and eighteen subdomains, including (Governance, Organizational Management, Human Resources Management, Financial Management, Program Management, and Relations Management) which verified validity and reliability. In seven separate National Center for Non-Communicable Disease units, the organizational capacity was measured using the designed tool. (Cardiovascular disease and hypertension; diabetes; chronic respiratory disease; obesity and physical activity; tobacco and alcohol; nutrition; and cancers). The organizational management dimensions and the sub-dimensions of the organizational structure of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education and units affiliated with the national center, in ...
Keywords	Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
Subject code	690
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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Article ; Online: Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among Iranians aged 6 to 18 years

Seidamir Pasha Tabaeian / Meysam Behzadifar / Aziz Rezapour / Samad Azari / Masoud Behzadifar

Yafteh, Vol 25, Iss 1, Pp 59-

a systematic review and meta-analysis

2023 Volume 70

Abstract: Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can lead to serious complications and have adverse effects on physical and mental well-being in young people. This review aimed to investigate the prevalence of NAFLD among Iranians aged 6 to 18 years. ...

Abstract	Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can lead to serious complications and have adverse effects on physical and mental well-being in young people. This review aimed to investigate the prevalence of NAFLD among Iranians aged 6 to 18 years. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted by systematic review and meta-analysis methods. A detailed search was performed on various international and Iranian databases from January 2000 to January 2023. The international databases included Pubmed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science, while the Iranian databases consisted of MagIran and SID. The quality of the selected studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Overall prevalence was estimated using the random-effects model and DerSimonian and Laird criteria with a 95% confidence interval. The Q-Cochrane test and the I2 index were used to assess heterogeneity between studies. In addition, a sensitivity analysis was performed to ensure the reliability of the results. Data analysis was performed in Stata12 software. Results: Finally, 9 studies were selected for analysis, of which, 7 studies were of good quality, while 2 studies were of average quality based on the assigned scores. According to the random-effects model, the overall prevalence of NAFLD in Iranian individuals aged 6 to 18 years was 35% with a 95% confidence interval (24% to 46%). Conclusion: The results of our study revealed a high prevalence of NAFLD in Iranian individuals aged 6 to 18 years. Policymakers and healthcare planners in Iran must implement educational programs aimed at the prevention and early diagnosis of this disease.
Keywords	adolescents ; meta-analysis ; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ; prevalence ; university students ; Medicine ; R ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
Subject code	001
Language	Persian
Publishing date	2023-05-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Lorestan University of Medical Science
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Article ; Online: Overuse of computed tomography for mild head injury

Maryam Saran / Morteza Arab-Zozani / Meysam Behzadifar / Mehrdad Gholami / Samad Azari / Nicola Luigi Bragazzi / Masoud Behzadifar

PLoS ONE, Vol 19, Iss 1, p e

A systematic review and meta-analysis.

2024 Volume 0293558

Abstract: Background Computed tomography (CT) scan is a common imaging technique used to evaluate the severity of a head injury. The overuse of diagnostic interventions in the health system is a growing concern worldwide. Objectives: The aim of this systematic ... ...

Abstract	Background Computed tomography (CT) scan is a common imaging technique used to evaluate the severity of a head injury. The overuse of diagnostic interventions in the health system is a growing concern worldwide. Objectives: The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the rate of CT scan overuse in cases of mild head injury. Methods Eligibility criteria: We encompassed observational studies-either designed as cohort, case-control, or cross-sectional investigations-that reported on CT scan overuse rates for mild head injuries. Studies had to be published in peer-reviewed, English-language sources and provide full content access Information sources: Web of Sciences, Scopus, Medline via PubMed, the Cochrane Library and Embase were searched from inception until April 1, 2023. Studies were included if reporting the overuse of CT scans for mild head injuries using validated criteria. Risk of bias: We used the Risk Of Bias In Non-randomised Studies - of Interventions (ROBINS-I) tool to evaluate the risk bias assessment of included studies. Two independent reviewers evaluated the eligibility of studies, extracted data, and assessed study quality by using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Synthesis of results: Overuse estimates were calculated using a random-effects model. Subgroup analyses were performed to investigate any sources of heterogeneity. Point rate of overuse of CT scans for mild head injuries was the main outcome measured as percentage point estimates with corresponding 95% CIs. Results Included studies: Of the 913 potentially relevant studies identified, eight studies were selected for the final analysis. Synthesis of results: The pooled rate of CT scan overuse in patients with mild head injury was found to be 27% [95% CI: 16-43; I2 = 99%]. The rate of CT scan overuse in mild head injury cases varied depending on the criteria used. The rate of CT scan overuse was 37% [95% CI: 32-42; I2 = 0%] with the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), 30% [95% CI: 16-49; I2 = 99%] with the Canadian computed tomography head rule, ...
Keywords	Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
Subject code	610
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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Article ; Online: Overuse of computed tomography for mild head injury

Maryam Saran / Morteza Arab-Zozani / Meysam Behzadifar / Mehrdad Gholami / Samad Azari / Nicola Luigi Bragazzi / Masoud Behzadifar

PLoS ONE, Vol 19, Iss

A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024 Volume 1

Keywords	Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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Article ; Online: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in people who inject drugs in Iran

Masoud Behzadifar / Meysam Behzadifar / Nicola Luigi Bragazzi

BMC Public Health, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-

2020 Volume 12

Abstract: Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the major public health challenges generating a relevant burden. High-risk groups, including people who inject drugs (PWID), are at serious risk for developing HCV. In recent years, several ... ...

Abstract	Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the major public health challenges generating a relevant burden. High-risk groups, including people who inject drugs (PWID), are at serious risk for developing HCV. In recent years, several investigations have been conducted in Iran to assess the prevalence e of HCV among PWID. The aim of the present study was to synthesize the literature performing a comprehensive search and meta-analysis. Methods A comprehensive literature search was carried out from January 2000 to September 2019. Several international databases, namely Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, ISI/Web of Science, PsycINFO, CINAHL, the Cochrane Library and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), as well as Iranian databases (Barakathns, SID and MagIran), were consulted. Eligible studies were identified according to the following PECOS (population, exposure, comparison/comparator, outcome and study type) criteria: i) population: Iranian population; ii) exposure: injection drug users; iii) comparison/comparator: type of substance injected and level of substance use, iv) outcome: HCV prevalence; and v) study type: cross-sectional study. After finding potentially related studies, authors extracted relevant data and information based on an ad hoc Excel spreadsheet. Extracted data included the surname of the first author, the study journal, the year of publication, the number of participants examined, the type of diagnostic test performed, the number of positive HCV patients, the number of participants stratified by gender, the reported prevalence, the duration of drug injection practice and the history of using a shared syringe. Results Forty-two studies were included. 15,072 PWID were assessed for determining the prevalence of HCV. The overall prevalence of HCV among PWID in Iran was computed to be 47% (CI 95: 39–56). The prevalence ranged between 7 and 96%. Men and subjects using a common/shared syringe were 1.46 and 3.95 times more likely to be at risk, respectively. Conclusion The ...
Keywords	Hepatitis C virus ; Meta-analysis ; Harm reduction policies ; Health management ; Iran ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
Subject code	360
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	BMC
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Article ; Online: Barriers and facilitators of integrating physiotherapy into primary health care settings

Shabnam ShahAli / Saeed Shahabi / Manal Etemadi / Maryam Hedayati / Cornelia Anne Barth / Parviz Mojgani / Masoud Behzadifar / Kamran Bagheri Lankarani

Heliyon, Vol 9, Iss 10, Pp e20736- (2023)

A systematic scoping review of qualitative research

2023

Abstract: Purpose: This scoping review investigated the barriers and facilitators to integrating physiotherapy into primary health care (PHC). Materials and methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ProQuest, and REHABDATA were searched. Two independent ... ...

Abstract	Purpose: This scoping review investigated the barriers and facilitators to integrating physiotherapy into primary health care (PHC). Materials and methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ProQuest, and REHABDATA were searched. Two independent reviewers were involved in screening, selecting, and extracting data. Data were synthesized using thematic analysis. Results: Of the 483 screened documents, 44 qualitative studies, primarily from high-income countries, were included. All of the studies had good methodological quality. Barriers and facilitators of integrating physiotherapy into PHC were extracted within the WHO six building blocks framework. In total, 41 items were identified as barriers to the integration process. The studies included 49 recommendations to facilitate integrating physiotherapy services into PHC. Conclusion: Integrating physiotherapy services into PHC faces many barriers. The most commonly suggested potential barriers are poor knowledge of physicians about physiotherapy, ineffective teamwork, physiotherapists’ time constraints/workload, a lack of clarity over the role and knowledge of physiotherapists, unawareness of physiotherapy users about these services, and lack of intra- and inter-professional collaborations. The most commonly suggested recommendations to facilitate the integration process include: Clarifying the role of involved professionals, strengthening teamwork, improving intra- and inter-professional collaborations, and providing comprehensive training programs for physiotherapists.
Keywords	Physiotherapy ; Primary care ; Primary health care ; Rehabilitation ; Qualitative evidence ; Scoping review ; Science (General) ; Q1-390 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
Subject code	360
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-10-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Elsevier
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