Volume 13 (2025)
Volume 12 (2024)
Volume 11 (2023)
Volume 10 (2022)
Volume 9 (2021)
Volume 8 (2020)
Volume 7 (2019)
Volume 6 (2018)
Volume 5 (2017)
Volume 4 (2016)
Volume 3 (2015)
Volume 2 (2014)
Volume 1 (2013)
Epidemiological Patterns of Animal bite in the North of Khorasan Province in Iran

Mohadeseh Lakzaei; Fatemeh Jafari; Mohammad Mohammadi Abnavi; Saeed Keshvari; Hamed Karami

Volume 13, Issue 2 , April 2025, , Pages 174-181

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2024.100785.1850

Abstract
  Background: Rabies is one of the important diseases and is usually transmitted by the bite of infected animals. This study investigated the epidemiological situation of animal bites in northeastern Iran from 2017 to 2021.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. Sampling was done by census, and all animal ...  Read More

Requirements for Vitiligo Registry Design in Iran: A Qualitative Content Analysis Study

Zahra Arabkermani; Roxana Sharifian; Peivand Bastani; Azadeh Bashiri; Abbas Sheikhtaheri

Volume 13, Issue 2 , April 2025, , Pages 220-228

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2024.101583.1884

Abstract
  Background: Vitiligo is a prevalent skin disorder that has significant biological and social consequences for the affected individuals. Therefore, appropriate measures should be taken to diagnose this disease and treat patients, and powerful information and monitoring systems, such as a registry, are ...  Read More

Molecular Monitoring of Flavivirus Infections (West Nile Virus and Dengue Virus) Among Culicidae Mosquitoes in Southern Iran

Masoumeh Amin; Hamideh Edalat; Hamidreza Basseri; Morteza Zaim; Kourosh Azizi; Mostafa Salehi- Vaziri; Sahar Khakifirouz; Mohsen Kalantari; Mozaffar Vahedi; Saideh Yousefi; Parisa Amin

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2025, , Pages 68-74

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2024.100128.1826

Abstract
  Background: Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are significant vectors of mosquito-borne diseases prevalent across temperate and tropical regions. Understanding the abundance and distribution of these vectors is essential for studying the ecoepidemiology of mosquito-borne diseases.Methods: This cross-sectional ...  Read More

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Preterm Birth in Urban Areas: Case-Control Study

Rozhan Khezri; Shaker Salarilak; Sepideh Jahanian

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2025, , Pages 75-82

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2024.100371.1834

Abstract
  Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is a significant global health issue, with the majority of preterm births occurring in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Iran. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PTB and its associated factors in urban areas of Iran.Methods: Over one year, ...  Read More

Psychological impacts of COVID-19 on Iranian Health Care Workers: A Systematic Review

Raziyeh Janizadeh; Ashkan Jafari Malek Abad; Mehdi Jahangiri

Volume 12, Issue 4 , October 2024, , Pages 370-380

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2023.98229.1741

Abstract
  Background: Since the coronavirus spread in Iran, almost all healthcare workers (HCWs) have been fighting this disease. Due to the high workload, high prevalence of the virus, lack of specific treatment, and the uncertainty of the end of this epidemic, they experienced difficult working conditions, which ...  Read More

Agenda-setting Policy Analysis on Iranian Physical Activity Promotion Policies: An application of Kingdon’s Multiple Streams Framework

Behrouz Fathi; Rahim Khodayari-Zarnaq; Sara Pourazavi; Haidar Nadrian; Ahmad Kousha

Volume 12, Issue 4 , October 2024, , Pages 389-401

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2023.97848.1724

Abstract
  Background: As physical inactivity is presently a global concern, encouraging people to engage in physical activity (PA) is a public health policy priority. This study was conducted to analyze the process of change in the adoption of policies which aim at promoting PA in setting the policy agenda.Methods: ...  Read More

Risk Factors of Iron Deficiency Anemia among Children under Two Years Old in the Southeast of Iran: A Case–Control Study

Fatemeh Setoodehzadeh; Kosar Rezaei; Mohammad Khammarnia; Zeinab Almasi; Mostafa Peyvand

Volume 12, Issue 4 , October 2024, , Pages 402-409

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2023.98147.1738

Abstract
  Background: Iron deficiency anemia in children is one of the most important challenges in the global health system. Also, it is one of the main problems in Iran, especially in the southern regions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting iron deficiency anemia in children ...  Read More

Investigating Intergenerational Relationship Quality among Persian and Arab Ethnic Groups in Aging Community of the Southwestern Iran

Abdolrahim Asadollahi; Mahin Nazari; Khadijeh Jafarpour; Leila Ghahremani; Nasim Pirzadeh

Volume 12, Issue 4 , October 2024, , Pages 418-425

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2023.99013.1776

Abstract
  Background: Old age is a sensitive period of life and paying attention to its needs is a social necessity. The older adults are exposed to threats such loneliness, isolation, and lack of social support. The aim of this study was to investigate the index of intergenerational quality in Persian and Arab ...  Read More

Investigation of Sexual Function and Its Relationship with Spiritual Health and Religious Attitude in Iranian Women: A Descriptive Study

Zahra Yazdanpanahi; Zahra Beygi; Seyedeh Zohre Sajadian; Zahra Saheb Karam; Mahboubeh Hajifoghaha

Volume 12, Issue 4 , October 2024, , Pages 426-433

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2023.99080.1781

Abstract
  Background: Sexual function is the result of a complex relationship between the body and the mind. It can be affected by various dimensions of health, including spiritual health. In this study, we aimed to assess sexual function and its relationship with spiritual health and religious attitude in Iranian ...  Read More

Bionomics of Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) to Design a Comprehensive Control Program in Important Tourism Centers of Fars Province, Southern Iran

Masoumeh Amin; Mohsen Kalantari; Saideh Yousefi; Mozaffar Vahedi; Sorna Dabaghmanesh; Hamid Reza Ghorbani; Marzieh Shahriari Namadi; Parisa Amin

Volume 12, Issue 4 , October 2024, , Pages 453-460

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2023.98576.1754

Abstract
  Background: The general purpose of this study was to investigate the species diversity and characteristics of the larval habitats of culicids in important tourism centers of Fars province to design a comprehensive program to control them.Methods: In a cross-sectional study conducted from April to the ...  Read More

Temporal Trends in Suspected Stroke Incidents: A Time Series Analysis of Emergency Medical Service Calls

Saeed Seyfi; Mohammad Javad Moradian; Mozhgan Seif; Samaneh Mirzaei; Khadijeh Nasiriani

Volume 12, Issue 3 , July 2024, , Pages 260-264

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2022.96449.1656

Abstract
  Background: Stroke is recognized as the second leading cause of death and the primary cause of disability in developing and underdeveloped countries. This study investigated the time trend of calls for suspected stroke received by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from 2013 to 2019 in Shiraz, Iran.Methods: ...  Read More

Assessing Direct Non-Medical and Indirect Costs for Patients Migrating from Underserved to Developed Regions in Iran: A Study from 2020-2021

Mohammad Khammarnia; Eshagh Barfar; Hossein Abrishami; Fariba Ramezani Siakhulak

Volume 12, Issue 3 , July 2024, , Pages 286-293

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2023.97045.1691

Abstract
  Background: Access to healthcare services is a prerequisite for societal justice. Unfair distribution of these services can lead to patient migration to cities with higher quality medical centers for better medical services. This study aimed to determine the direct and indirect non-medical costs of patients ...  Read More

Exploring Gender Preference, Marriage Age, and Family Size Aspirations among Prospective Spouses in Jahrom, Southern Iran

Vahid Rahmanian; Karamatollah Rahmanian; Mohammad Rahmanian; Nader Sharifi

Volume 12, Issue 3 , July 2024, , Pages 294-301

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2023.97055.1692

Abstract
  Background: Iran has witnessed a significant and rapid decline in fertility rates over the past few decades, a phenomenon referred to as the reproductive revolution. One crucial factor influencing fertility rates is the preference for a child’s gender, which can impact family size. This study aimed ...  Read More

Investigating the Prevalence of Thyroid Disorders and Their Contributing Factors in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Mehdi Sharafi; Najibullah Baeradeh; Masumeh Daliri; Hossein Kargar; Elham Haghjoo; Akram Farhadi; Sima Afrashteh

Volume 12, Issue 3 , July 2024, , Pages 344-350

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2023.97648.1716

Abstract
  Background: Thyroid problems have been reported in over 110 countries worldwide. In some countries, the prevalence of known thyroid disorders has been reported to be as high as 18.9%. Given that thyroid dysfunction can adversely affect adult health, we aimed to assess the prevalence of thyroid disease ...  Read More

Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence among Iranian Women: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis from 2010-2020

Ali Ameli; Alireza Salehi; Hossein Molavi Vardanjani; Mina Vojoud; Firoozeh Rahmati

Volume 12, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 106-116

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2023.96679.1665

Abstract
  Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of IPV among married Iranian women.Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, following PRISMA guidelines, ...  Read More

General Dental Students’ Views About the Ethics Level in Education, Research, and Provision of Dental Services

Leila Bazrafkan; Masoud Yousefi; Javad Kojuri; Mohammad Ansarizadeh; Habibolah Rezaei

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 20-26

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2022.94862.1560

Abstract
  Background: The current study examines general dental students’ views about the ethics level in education, research, and provision of dental services.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on all general dental students at Yasuj University of Medical Sciences selected in ...  Read More

Existence of Different Species of Scorpions (Arachnida: Buthidae) in and Around of Amedical Center, Southern Iran

Kourosh Azizi; Mohsen Kalantari; Masoumeh Amin

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 27-31

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2022.94963.1570

Abstract
  Background: Scorpions, as a group of venomous invertebrates, are distributed worldwide including the Middle East. These arthropods are distributed throughout Iran, are dangerous to humans and animals, and can cause severe damages and even death.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, scorpions were collected ...  Read More

Prevalence of Antibiotic Residues in Milk Consumed in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Hassan Jolaei; Mostafa Abdollahi; Maryam Safarirad; Enayat Berizi; Mohammad Hashem Yousefi; Seyyed Mohammad Ali Noori

Volume 11, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 696-703

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2022.94778.1555

Abstract
  Background: Improper use of antibiotics and not paying attention to withdrawal time causes antibiotics to enter the milk, which can cause allergies in humans and cause antibiotic-resistant pathogenic bacteria in the long run, so quality and hygienic milk control is essential.Methods: This study aimed ...  Read More

The Epidemiology and Trend of incidence of Hepatitis B and C Infections in Southern Iran (2014-2020)

Habibollah Azarbakhsh; Mousa Ghelichi-Ghojogh; Elahe Piraee; Layla Shojaie; Hossein-Ali Nikbakht; Ali Hemmati; Maryam Hezarian; Rozhan Khezri; Alireza Jafari; Aliasghar Valipour

Volume 11, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 760-768

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2023.96116.1635

Abstract
  Background: Viral hepatitis is one of the world’s top five infectious diseases that cause premature death. Each year, at least one million people die from these infections worldwide. This study investigated the epidemiological features and trend of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus ...  Read More

Emergence of Mosquito-borne Viruses in Iran and Adjacent Countries: The Case of Chikungunya

Hasan Bakhshi; Amir Masoud Jafari-Nozad; Kourosh Arzamani; Hamed Ghasemzadeh- Moghaddam; Mona Fani; Mohammad Shoushtari; Navid Dinparast-Djadid; Anna-Bella Failloux

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 397-407

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2022.95357.1586

Abstract
  Background: Scientific overwhelming evidence confirms that the prevalence and incidence of mosquito-borne viruses such as chikungunya (CHIK) are dramatically increasing in Middle- Eastern countries including Iran.Methods: I n t his r eview a rticle, u sing r elevant k eywords (“Chikungunya” ...  Read More

Phleboviruses (Family: Phenuiviridae) Worldwide, with Emphasis on the Middle East: A Systematic Review Study

Zahra Nasiri; Mohsen Kalantari; Masoumeh Amin; Salman Daliri; Kourosh Azizi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 408-417

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2022.95154.1575

Abstract
  Background: The prevalence of arboviruses is increasing worldwide. Their vectors are widely distributed in different continents of the world. Despite the importance of the phleboviruses, unfortunately data about the spread of the viruses in human and animal communities is very limited.Methods: This study ...  Read More

Species Diversity and Distribution Pattern of Anopheline Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Qaleh Ganj County, Southeast of Iran

Arsalan Amirkafi; Seyed Massoud Madjdzadeh; Mohammad Amin Gorouhi; Alireza Sanei-Dehkordi; Ismaeil Alizadeh; Abbas Aghaei Afshar

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 464-471

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2022.94326.1530

Abstract
  Background: Malaria is the most important mosquito-borne disease in Iran in recent decades. This disease is endemic in the south to the southeastern Iran. Knowledge about larval habitats, species diversity, and distribution pattern of malaria vectors will help authorities in the appropriate management ...  Read More

Function and Preparedness of Diabetes’s Surveillance System from Managers and Policymakers’ Viewpoint in Iran, 2017: There Is a Long Way Ahead to Beat Diabetes

Alireza Mirahmadizadeh; Mehdi Sharafi; Abdollah Azizi; Mozhgan Seif

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 480-489

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2022.93523.1456

Abstract
  Background: It is estimated that in 2025, the cost of diabetes will account for 40% of total health spending. In Iran, 4.5 to 5 million people are afflicted with diabetes, and its prevalence has doubled during the past three decades. The aim of this study was to determine the function and preparedness ...  Read More

Ethical Challenges in Dentistry Education from the Dental Faculty Members and Students’ Perspective

Habibolah Rezaei; Seyede Yasamin Hossayni; Seyed Alisaleh Golami; Masoud Yousefi; Fatemeh Mohammadi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 508-521

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2022.93998.1500

Abstract
  Background: Identifying ethical challenges and then developing ethical codes and making ethical decisions are one of the solutions to promote professional ethics in any field. Given that ethical challenges in Iranian dentistry education have not been identified so far, the aim of the present study was ...  Read More

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice toward the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: A Population-Based Survey in Iran

Amirhossein Erfani; Reza Shahriarirad; Keivan Ranjbar; Alireza Mirahmadizadeh; Mohsen Moghadami

Volume 11, 3 (Supplementary of COVID - 19) , July 2023, , Pages 578-591

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2022.94639.1550

Abstract
  Background: Knowledge and awareness of disease transmission modes and basic hygiene principles during a public health crisis are crucial for developing effective control measures. The researchers aimed to evaluate Iranians’ knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) throughout the coronavirus disease ...  Read More