Fatemeh Pashazadeh Kan; Zahra Hoseinipalangi; Samira Raoofi; Sima Rafiei; Hossein Hosseinifard; Maryam Masoumi; Hooman Koohestan; Afsaneh Dehnad; Sepideh Aghalou; Faranak Rokhtabnak; Azadeh Laali; Saba Ahmadi; Niloofar Ahmadi; Ahmad Ghashghaee
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Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is known as one of the most chronic conditions, having significant effects on physical and mental health status in infected individuals, and thus reducing their quality of life (QoL).Methods: I n t ...
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Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is known as one of the most chronic conditions, having significant effects on physical and mental health status in infected individuals, and thus reducing their quality of life (QoL).Methods: I n t his s ystematic r eview, t he d ata w ere i nitially collected from the databases of Scopus, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar from January 2000 to September 2020 based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. The data were then analyzed by using the R software.Results: A total number of 25 research articles addressing the QoL in 5,952 HIV/AIDS patients were evaluated using three valid questionnaires, including the Medical Outcomes Study HIV Health Survey (MOS-HIV), the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life in HIV-Infected Persons (WHOQoL-HIV). Based on the MOS-HIV, the SF-36, and the WHOQoL-HIV questionnaires, the QoL mean scores in HIV/AIDS patients were 51.80 (49.4- 54.57), 54.81 (52.68-56.93), and 13.62 (11.97-15.26), respectively. In addition, the physical items gained a higher mean score than the mental ones in all the questionnaires. The QoL showed higher mean scores in the SF-36 and the WHOQoL-HIV questionnaires in Africa, except for the MOS-HIV questionnaire, which had the highest mean score in North America.Conclusion: Overall, the QoL in HIV/AIDS patients in this study was acceptable, even though further changes and studies are still required to support the findings.
Hosein Eslami; Amir Hooman Sadr Haghighi; Hossein Hosseinifard; Fatemeh Salehnia; Elaheh Fakhri; farzaneh Afshari
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Background: New antimicrobial procedures are of significant importance to emerging species of bacteria and viruses. The objective of this systematic review study was to identify the efficacy, safety, and application of UV light in the disinfection of dental environments, instruments, and materials. Methods: ...
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Background: New antimicrobial procedures are of significant importance to emerging species of bacteria and viruses. The objective of this systematic review study was to identify the efficacy, safety, and application of UV light in the disinfection of dental environments, instruments, and materials. Methods: In this systematic review article, the authors performed an electronic search of Google Scholar, Pubmed, and SCOPUS databases to retrieve related English language articles published between the years 1990 and 2020. At first, the selected articles were reviewed by screening their titles and abstracts and ultimately by full text. Results: 35 articles were considered relevant and included in this study. Fifteen studies were related to the antibacterial efficacy of UV radiation on various bacterial, fungal, and viral species. Two studies applied UV irradiation for the disinfection of titanium implants. Sixteen articles suggested the application of UV radiation for disinfection of dental impressions, toothbrushes, N95 masks, removable prostheses, acrylic resins, and surfaces. Furthermore, one study strongly suggested using eye protection appliances while working with UV radiation, and one study claimed that UVB radiation led to oral and skin cancer while this risk is higher for oral cancer. Conclusion: UV radiation with a specific dose and a duration effectively kills viruses, bacteria, and fungi for disinfection in dental procedures, which includes dental tools and materials such as toothbrushes, dental implants, impression materials, removable dentures, and dental environment. However, the principles of protection are emphasized to reduce its harmful effects on the eyes and skin.
