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A Mohammadpoorasl, A Fakhari , F Rostami , M Shamsipour ,
Volume 5, Issue 4 (3-2010)
Abstract
Background and objective: Cigarette smoking in adolescent population seems a major public health issue. The goal of the present study was to identify the effect of socio-personal factors on transitions in the adolescent smoking.
Methods: A total of 1785 students were assessed twice during 12 months. with respect to stage of change. The predictor variables were measured when the students were in the 10th grade. Logistic regression was used to predict different smoking stages at grade 11.
Results: At the end of follow-up, 14.3 percent of non-smokers have had smoking experiment, and 16.5 percent of smokers have showed to be the regular smokers. Among non smokers, using alcohol, friendship with smoker group were predictors of being regular smokers.
Conclusion: Smoking prevention program should begin in adolescent age group.
A Arbabi Kalati, V Alavi,
Volume 6, Issue 3 (12-2010)
Abstract
Background & objectives: Oral disease is a significant burden to all countries of the world. Since there is little know about this in Iran we decided to identify of oral mucosal disease in patients referred to Oral Medicine Center affiliated to Tabriz Dental School.
Methods: A consecutive sample of admitted patients to OMC between April to June 2007 were included in this study. We employed a standard questionnaire in order to
Results: Eight hundred two patients were completed the requested questionnaire. Seventy percent was female. The mean age of the study sample was 32.68 (SD=12.25) years. Approximately 70% of subjects had oral lesion, %19.2 had normal mucosa and %21.60 of patients had oral mucosal lesions that need to follow and control. The most common lesions were ankiloglossia (%29.7) then fissural tongue (%25.7) and coated tongue (%23. 7).
Conclusions: Many patients attending the center were unaware of oral lesions in their soft oral tissue which needed to follow up. This emphasizes that examination of soft oral tissue should be considered by health policy makers in oral health agenda at national level.
R Dehnavieh, S Noorihekmat, A Masoud, Ma Moghbeli, H Rahimi, A Poursheikhali , M Hoseinpour, S Salari,
Volume 13, Issue 0 (3-2018)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: One of the decentralized models that has been formed based on universal health coverage is the model of health complexes in Tabriz. This study was conducted to evaluate the model.
Methods: This case study was conducted in 2017. Beside observation, 28 individuals, including informed experts in the field of establishment of health complexes in Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, were purposefully selected and semi-structured interviews were also conducted. To analyze the interviews and the results of observations, the framework analysis was used based on the components of the Primary Care Evaluation Tool (PCET) model.
Results: The strengths of the health complex model are decentralized planning, strengthening the private sector participation, have more appropriate methods for assessing the performance of the health team, creating a sense of delivering effective services in providers, using electronic information registration system, using the prospective payment method, strengthening the referral system, enhancing service continuity, and facilitating financial and geographical access, especially in marginalized areas. However, there are some problems such as lack of some facilities and equipment, lack of some workforces and high workload, financial instability, and lack of insurance organizations cooperation with the plan.
Conclusion: The health complex model has improved organizational, financial, and geographic access to health services. It seems that if the resources are more stable and by cooperation of basic insurances, the results of this project will be better.
Iman Dianat, Mohammad Sadegh Masoumi, Homayoun Sadeghi Bazargani, Gholam Hossein Safari, Sepideh Harzand-Jadidi,
Volume 20, Issue 4 (3-2025)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: One of the most important steps in reducing traffic accidents is the accurate recording of the spatial information of these incidents using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).The present study was conducted with the aim of geographically analyzing high-risk areas for traffic accidents in Tabriz and determining the spatial distribution pattern of traffic incidents based on accident outcomes.
Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, data on property damage, injury, and fatal traffic accidents in Tabriz during 2017 were collected from various sources, and accident locations were identified using geographic addresses and coordinates. To analyze the geographical distribution of high-risk accident zones, spatial analysis methods including Moran’s Index, Kernel Density Estimation, Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR), and correlation analysis were employed.
Results: In this study, the cumulative pattern of accidents in Tabriz was confirmed, such that district 8, northeast of District 3, central and southern regions of District 1, and the entrance to District 5 of Tabriz city had dense accident distribution patterns. The religious, commercial, and service land-use layers had the highest correlation with accident density. High-traffic axes had fewer accidents; the highest was related to areas with low traffic volume. Autumn and winter have the most damage accidents, and the highest number of accidents leading to death was assigned to the spring season.
Conclusion: Given the concentration of traffic accidents in high-risk areas of Tabriz—particularly in District 8 and the eastern entrances—it is recommended that traffic infrastructure be improved, traffic regulations be strengthened, and monitoring be enhanced through intelligent systems to reduce accidents. Additionally, conducting public awareness campaigns can also be effective in decreasing traffic incidents.
Yadollah Azarmi, Moslem Najafi, Zahra Gholizadeh-Gharbalchi, Tahereh Eteraf-Oskouei,
Volume 21, Issue 3 (12-2025)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Patient package inserts (PPIs) are the accessible source of drug information which is expcted to contribute with the safe and efficient use of medicines. The aim of this study was to evaluate the satisfaction of pharmacists in Tabriz with the quality of Iranian and foreign PPIs.
Methods: The present study is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study sample consisted of 170 pharmacists working in community pharmacies in Tabriz, who completed a validated questionnaire with confirmed reliability and validity. The questionnaire included items regarding the scientific quality of Iranian and foreign PPIs. The study data were presented and analyzed using means, percentages, and frequencies.
Results: Pharmacists were satisfied with the size of the PPIs, font size and font type of the Iranian PPIs (42.4%) and the foreign PPIs (72.3%). With respect to the amount and method of drug use information in PPIs, satisfaction was higher for foreign PPIs than for Iranian PPIs (P=0.017). Satisfaction with the expression of side effects, contraindications, how to adjust the dose of the drug in the underlying diseases and the necessary warnings for children and the elderly in the PPIs of Iranian medicines was significantly less than foreign medicines (P<0.001). Most of the pharmacists agreed to design specific brochures for medical staff and patients.
Conclusion: The results of the present study demonstrated pharmacists’ dissatisfaction with the scientific quality and the availability of sufficient, up-to-date information in domestic drug brochures for the safe use of medicines. Therefore, standardizing the structure of brochures by utilizing the experiences of other countries, using digital innovations and visual tools, implementing user-friendly tests, and continuous monitoring by Iranian Food and Drug Administration are essential.
