Seroprevalence and risk factors for Toxocara infection among children in a rural community in Fars province, southern Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (11) ◽  
pp. e12582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahador Sarkari ◽  
Roya Alirezaei ◽  
Akram Layegh Gigloo ◽  
Zahra Rezaei ◽  
Fataneh Mikaeili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Southern Iran

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of Cystic Echinococcosis and related risk factors for infection among children in a rural community in Fars Province, Southern Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahador Sarkari ◽  
Nasir Arefkhah ◽  
Fariba Ghorbani ◽  
Farzaneh Meskini ◽  
Narjes Yektaeian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Cystic Echinococcosis ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Southern Iran ◽  
Related Risk

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of toxocariasis and its related risk factors among municipal street sweepers in Shiraz District in Fars Province, southern Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 643-646
Author(s):  
Amirhossein Erfani ◽  
Ali Pouryousef ◽  
Nasir Arefkhah ◽  
Reza Shahriarirad ◽  
Mohammad Rastegarian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Southern Iran ◽  
Related Risk

Serum levels of anti-hepatitis B surface antibodies among vaccinated children aged 1 to 12 years in a rural community in Fars Province, southern Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Nasir Arefkhah ◽  
Sina Vafazadeh ◽  
Sepehr Shahriarirad ◽  
Fariba Ghorbani ◽  
Sina Zoghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Southern Iran ◽  
Surface Antibodies

Risk factors for Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in Fars province (Southern Iran) dairy herds

2008 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 553-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Ansari-Lari ◽  
Masoud Haghkhah ◽  
Ayatollah Bahramy ◽  
Amir Mansour Novin Baheran
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mycobacterium Avium ◽  
Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis ◽  
Dairy Herds ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Southern Iran

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Its Related Risk Factors Among the Rural Population of Fars Province, Southern Iran

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Fattahi ◽  
Alireza Safarpour ◽  
Masood Sepehrimanesh ◽  
Seyed Mohammad Kazem Hosseini Asl ◽  
Faezeh Mohamaddoust
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus Infection ◽  
Southern Iran ◽  
Related Risk

scholarly journals Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Related Risk Factors in Elderly of Southern Iran: A Population-Based Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Malekmakan ◽  
Parviz Khajehdehi ◽  
Maryam Pakfetrat ◽  
Alireza Malekmakan ◽  
Hamideh Mahdaviazad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southern Iran ◽  
Related Risk

Aim. The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a serious public health problem is growing in the elderly. This study aimed to assess CKD prevalence and its related risk factors in elderly population of Fars province. Methods. In this cross sectional study a total of 1190 elderly people are enrolled, and demographic and medical data were obtained. Data were analyzed by SPSS, and P of less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results. Prevalence of CKD stages III–V was 27.5% in the 60–69 years age group, 36.5% in the 70–79 years age group, and 40% in the ≥80 years age group. The prevalence of CKD increased with ageing in both men and women. Female gender was the strongest risk factor for CKD. Conclusions. Prevalence of CKD in elderly is high in Southern Iran, which has become an important health problem while it can be prevented or delayed in progression.

scholarly journals Toxoplasma gondii: The Prevalence and Risk Factors in HIV-Infected Patients in Fars Province, Southern Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasir Arefkha ◽  
Bahador Sarkari ◽  
Masood Afrashteh ◽  
Zahra Rezaei ◽  
Mona Dehghani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Southern Iran

Risk factors for low birth weight in a rural community in southern Brazil

1996 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 369-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Halpern ◽  
Earl S. Schaefer ◽  
Airton S. Pereira ◽  
Ernesto M. Arnt ◽  
Jandira Pureza Valente Bezerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Southern Brazil

scholarly journals The prevalence of risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases in Afghan refugees in southern Iran: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erfan Taherifard ◽  
Mohammad Javad Moradian ◽  
Ehsan Taherifard ◽  
Abdolrasool Hemmati ◽  
Behnaz Rastegarfar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Afghan Refugees ◽  
Southern Iran

Abstract Background Refugees are highly vulnerable to many health-related risks. Monitoring non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is of overriding importance in these populations. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of risk factors for NCDs amongst Afghan refugees in a refugee camp located in southern Iran. Methods This cross-sectional sturdy was conducted in 2018. Risk factors such as inadequate nutrition, physical inactivity, tobacco smoking, obesity and overweight, hypertension (HTN), elevated fasting plasma glucose (FPG), and dyslipidaemia were assessed. Data were gathered with a modified WHO STEPS procedure. Prevalence and age-standardized prevalence and their 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated. Results The estimated prevalence were 94% for inadequate fruit/vegetable consumption, 18% for physical inactivity, 9% for tobacco smoking, 3% for FPG, 20% for HTN, 51% for central obesity, 24% for overweight, 19% for obesity, and 69% for dyslipidaemia. Conclusions Except for inadequate fruit and vegetable intake and dyslipidaemia, the prevalence of other NCD risk factors was low among Afghan refugees in Iran. Raising awareness about healthy diet and its importance and the provision of more affordable fruit and vegetables are two effective measures toward improving the health of refugees in Iran.

scholarly journals Exploring the relationship between health literacy and fast food consumption: a population-based study from southern Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azam Namdar ◽  
Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadeh ◽  
Marziyeh Zamani ◽  
Ali Montazeri
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Southern Iran ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Abstract Background Health literacy (HL) may affect the consumption of fast food. We aimed to evaluate the effect of HL on fast food consumption among adult populations in Iran. Methods We evaluated HL and fast food consumption in 421 adult participants with age range of 18–65 years old in Fasa, Fars Province, southern Iran. Two-step cluster and systematic sampling was performed to recruit the study sample. Data were collected using a fast food consumption checklist, and the Health Literacy Instrument for Adults (HELIA) by face-to-face interviews. Population data across groups with and without fast food intake were compared. Results Most participants used fast food every few months (49.9%). People with low or unstable income consumed more fast food than others (P < 0.05). Sandwich and hotdog were the most consumed fast food (60.8%) followed by pizza (34.9%). Sausage and soda were the most seasoning food (66.7%). Most participants used fast food as dinner (67.9%) and with family (72.2%), suggesting the institutionalized consumption of this type of food in the family. Fun was the most frequent reason for the use of fast food (66.5%). Most participants completely knew about the raw materials for fast food and their adverse effects. Finally, we found that overall health literacy was lower among those who used fast food than those who did not. Consumed fast food (68.16 ± 23.85 vs. 73.15 ± 20.15; p = 0.021). This difference was also observed for some components of health literacy including reading skills, and decision-making subscales. Conclusions The findings suggest there is a negative relationship between general health literacy and fast food consumption indicating that who possess lower level of health literacy is likely to consume more fast food. Specifically, the findings suggest that reading skills, and decision-making (behavioral intention) are more associated with decreased or increased fast food intake.

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