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Papers by Reza Majdzadeh

Background We assessed change in household catastrophic health care expenditures (CHE) and inequa... more Background We assessed change in household catastrophic health care expenditures (CHE) and inequality in facing such expenditures in south-west Tehran.

Background: The health status of children in the Iran has improved in many areas such as lower ra... more Background: The health status of children in the Iran has improved in many areas such as lower rates of infectious diseases and declines in malnutrition. However rapid lifestyle changes might make them prone to chronic diseases in adulthood. Because of the importance of collecting national information about related risk behaviors and risk factors, this national project was conducted for the first time in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Background: To investigate the association between socio-economic status and obesity in non-menop... more Background: To investigate the association between socio-economic status and obesity in non-menopause women aged 15-49 years in Tehran, Iran. Methods: This study was based on Iran National Health Survey conducted in 1999. Obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index over≥ 30. Constructed area (per-person), educational level and job are considered as factors indicating the socioeconomic status. The results have been adjusted for age and mental health using univariate and multiple logistic regression.

BACKGROUND: Publication bias is an important factor that may result in selection bias and lead to... more BACKGROUND: Publication bias is an important factor that may result in selection bias and lead to overestimation of the intervention effect. In this study, the focus was on using capture-recapture method as a statistical procedure which may possibly be a practical means for measuring the amount of publication bias.

Abstract: In Iran, Population Research Centers, which were established in medical universities in... more Abstract: In Iran, Population Research Centers, which were established in medical universities in 2001, were working for the aim of health promotion in particular and human development in general. These centers were based on community participation in their activities to develop the necessary capacity to allow people" more control over their own health and development". Iran's experience reveals that Community-Based Participatory Research is an approach that uses community knowledge and local resources.

Iranian Journal of Public Health. Comprehensive Research Information Management System.

Background The objective of the current study was to translate and validate the Iranian version o... more Background The objective of the current study was to translate and validate the Iranian version of the WHOQOL-BREF. Methods A forward-backward translation procedure was followed to develop the Iranian version of the questionnaire. A stratified random sample of individuals aged 18 and over completed the questionnaire in Tehran, Iran.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the relation of dietary and physical activity (PA) patterns with the body m... more OBJECTIVE: To examine the relation of dietary and physical activity (PA) patterns with the body mass index (BMI), and the associations between these patterns among children. METHODS: A representative sample of 21 111 school students aged 6–18 years was selected by multistage random cluster sampling from 23 provinces in the Islamic Republic of Iran. PA and dietary pattern were assessed by self-administered validated questionnaires.

Abstract: Background and Aim: Undercounting is a common problem in surveillance systems and regis... more Abstract: Background and Aim: Undercounting is a common problem in surveillance systems and registries. One of the procedures has been used for assessing sensitivity of a surveillance system or completeness of a registry is capture-recapture method. The objective of the present study was to estimate the number of deaths due to road traffic injuries applying capture-recapture method and using three data sources: police, legal medicine organization and hospital.

Methods We conducted five focus group discussions and seven in-depth interviews with stakeholders... more Methods We conducted five focus group discussions and seven in-depth interviews with stakeholders including medical students, science students, university professors of basic sciences, medical education experts, and policy makers. Main themes were identified from the data and analyzed using content analysis approach. Results Medical students believed" graduate admission" may lead to a more informed choice of medicine. They thought it could result in admission of students with lower levels of academic aptitude.

Background Although measuring socioeconomic inequality in population health indicators like infan... more Background Although measuring socioeconomic inequality in population health indicators like infant mortality is important, more interesting for policy purposes is to try to explain infant mortality inequality. The objective of this paper is to quantify for the first time the determinants' contributions of socioeconomic inequality in infant mortality in Iran. Methods A nationally representative sample of 108 875 live births from October 1990 to September 1999 was selected.

Objectives: Writing papers can be used as a means to convey a message. Knowledge transfer is also... more Objectives: Writing papers can be used as a means to convey a message. Knowledge transfer is also about conveying the right message to the right target audience. The aim of this study was to determine the proportion of articles that had mentioned a clear message and the target audience in the abstract and the article as a whole, and also to examine their association with different determinant factors.

Background: A school-based surveillance system entitled the childhood and adolescence surveillanc... more Background: A school-based surveillance system entitled the childhood and adolescence surveillance and prevention of Adult Noncommunicable disease (CASPIAN) Study is implemented at national level in Iran. This paper presents the methods and primary findings of the third survey of this surveillance system. Methods: This national survey was performed in 2009–2010 in 27 provinces of Iran among 5570 students and one of their parents. In addition to physical examination, fasting serum was obtained.

Abstract Background: In 1985 medical schools were integrated into the Ministry of Health, and the... more Abstract Background: In 1985 medical schools were integrated into the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Health and Medical Education was created in Iran. Under this infrastructure education, research and service provision are unified, and it is expected that collaboration between researchers and decision makers become easier in such an integrated context.

Background: Iran has made significant development in health and its scientific productivity, but ... more Background: Iran has made significant development in health and its scientific productivity, but a cohesive approach through a long-term plan is required to utilize knowledge for the country's health and development of health science and technology. As a part of a national agenda for development of" Comprehensive Scientific Map of the Country", the draft of the plan in the health-sector has been prepared. Methods: A combination of two normative and exploratory approaches has been adopted to prepare the plan.

Abstract: In Iran, the policy making process still has room for improvement. These include the op... more Abstract: In Iran, the policy making process still has room for improvement. These include the opportunities for better co-ordination of policies on medical education, health research and service provision; improvement of decision making mechanisms; a more evidence-based policy making process, and more involvement of stakeholders; reducing fragmentation of policy making foci; and establishing a qualified institution for system analyses and progress monitoring.

Background Determining the health-promoting behaviors of women during the important period of rep... more Background Determining the health-promoting behaviors of women during the important period of reproduction provides valuable information for designing appropriate intervention programs for advancing women's health. There is no study on the health-promoting behaviors of women of reproductive age in Iran. Thus, the aim of this study is to explore these health-promoting behaviors for the purpose of developing comprehensive and culturally sensitive health advancement strategies for Iranian women.

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent in the West. Mayo-GERQ is one of ... more Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent in the West. Mayo-GERQ is one of the most widely used questionnaires for screening GERD. We validated GERQ in an Iranian population. Methods: The Mayo-GERQ was translated into Persian (P-GERQ) and reviewed and commented by two gastroenterologists. Eleven lay-people filled it in and commented on it. Reliability was assessed by test-retest within 2-6 wks in 53 hospital staff.

Background We assessed change in household catastrophic health care expenditures (CHE) and inequa... more Background We assessed change in household catastrophic health care expenditures (CHE) and inequality in facing such expenditures in south-west Tehran.

Background: The health status of children in the Iran has improved in many areas such as lower ra... more Background: The health status of children in the Iran has improved in many areas such as lower rates of infectious diseases and declines in malnutrition. However rapid lifestyle changes might make them prone to chronic diseases in adulthood. Because of the importance of collecting national information about related risk behaviors and risk factors, this national project was conducted for the first time in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Background: To investigate the association between socio-economic status and obesity in non-menop... more Background: To investigate the association between socio-economic status and obesity in non-menopause women aged 15-49 years in Tehran, Iran. Methods: This study was based on Iran National Health Survey conducted in 1999. Obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index over≥ 30. Constructed area (per-person), educational level and job are considered as factors indicating the socioeconomic status. The results have been adjusted for age and mental health using univariate and multiple logistic regression.

BACKGROUND: Publication bias is an important factor that may result in selection bias and lead to... more BACKGROUND: Publication bias is an important factor that may result in selection bias and lead to overestimation of the intervention effect. In this study, the focus was on using capture-recapture method as a statistical procedure which may possibly be a practical means for measuring the amount of publication bias.

Abstract: In Iran, Population Research Centers, which were established in medical universities in... more Abstract: In Iran, Population Research Centers, which were established in medical universities in 2001, were working for the aim of health promotion in particular and human development in general. These centers were based on community participation in their activities to develop the necessary capacity to allow people" more control over their own health and development". Iran's experience reveals that Community-Based Participatory Research is an approach that uses community knowledge and local resources.

Iranian Journal of Public Health. Comprehensive Research Information Management System.

Background The objective of the current study was to translate and validate the Iranian version o... more Background The objective of the current study was to translate and validate the Iranian version of the WHOQOL-BREF. Methods A forward-backward translation procedure was followed to develop the Iranian version of the questionnaire. A stratified random sample of individuals aged 18 and over completed the questionnaire in Tehran, Iran.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the relation of dietary and physical activity (PA) patterns with the body m... more OBJECTIVE: To examine the relation of dietary and physical activity (PA) patterns with the body mass index (BMI), and the associations between these patterns among children. METHODS: A representative sample of 21 111 school students aged 6–18 years was selected by multistage random cluster sampling from 23 provinces in the Islamic Republic of Iran. PA and dietary pattern were assessed by self-administered validated questionnaires.

Abstract: Background and Aim: Undercounting is a common problem in surveillance systems and regis... more Abstract: Background and Aim: Undercounting is a common problem in surveillance systems and registries. One of the procedures has been used for assessing sensitivity of a surveillance system or completeness of a registry is capture-recapture method. The objective of the present study was to estimate the number of deaths due to road traffic injuries applying capture-recapture method and using three data sources: police, legal medicine organization and hospital.

Methods We conducted five focus group discussions and seven in-depth interviews with stakeholders... more Methods We conducted five focus group discussions and seven in-depth interviews with stakeholders including medical students, science students, university professors of basic sciences, medical education experts, and policy makers. Main themes were identified from the data and analyzed using content analysis approach. Results Medical students believed" graduate admission" may lead to a more informed choice of medicine. They thought it could result in admission of students with lower levels of academic aptitude.

Background Although measuring socioeconomic inequality in population health indicators like infan... more Background Although measuring socioeconomic inequality in population health indicators like infant mortality is important, more interesting for policy purposes is to try to explain infant mortality inequality. The objective of this paper is to quantify for the first time the determinants' contributions of socioeconomic inequality in infant mortality in Iran. Methods A nationally representative sample of 108 875 live births from October 1990 to September 1999 was selected.

Objectives: Writing papers can be used as a means to convey a message. Knowledge transfer is also... more Objectives: Writing papers can be used as a means to convey a message. Knowledge transfer is also about conveying the right message to the right target audience. The aim of this study was to determine the proportion of articles that had mentioned a clear message and the target audience in the abstract and the article as a whole, and also to examine their association with different determinant factors.

Background: A school-based surveillance system entitled the childhood and adolescence surveillanc... more Background: A school-based surveillance system entitled the childhood and adolescence surveillance and prevention of Adult Noncommunicable disease (CASPIAN) Study is implemented at national level in Iran. This paper presents the methods and primary findings of the third survey of this surveillance system. Methods: This national survey was performed in 2009–2010 in 27 provinces of Iran among 5570 students and one of their parents. In addition to physical examination, fasting serum was obtained.

Abstract Background: In 1985 medical schools were integrated into the Ministry of Health, and the... more Abstract Background: In 1985 medical schools were integrated into the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Health and Medical Education was created in Iran. Under this infrastructure education, research and service provision are unified, and it is expected that collaboration between researchers and decision makers become easier in such an integrated context.

Background: Iran has made significant development in health and its scientific productivity, but ... more Background: Iran has made significant development in health and its scientific productivity, but a cohesive approach through a long-term plan is required to utilize knowledge for the country's health and development of health science and technology. As a part of a national agenda for development of" Comprehensive Scientific Map of the Country", the draft of the plan in the health-sector has been prepared. Methods: A combination of two normative and exploratory approaches has been adopted to prepare the plan.

Abstract: In Iran, the policy making process still has room for improvement. These include the op... more Abstract: In Iran, the policy making process still has room for improvement. These include the opportunities for better co-ordination of policies on medical education, health research and service provision; improvement of decision making mechanisms; a more evidence-based policy making process, and more involvement of stakeholders; reducing fragmentation of policy making foci; and establishing a qualified institution for system analyses and progress monitoring.

Background Determining the health-promoting behaviors of women during the important period of rep... more Background Determining the health-promoting behaviors of women during the important period of reproduction provides valuable information for designing appropriate intervention programs for advancing women's health. There is no study on the health-promoting behaviors of women of reproductive age in Iran. Thus, the aim of this study is to explore these health-promoting behaviors for the purpose of developing comprehensive and culturally sensitive health advancement strategies for Iranian women.

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent in the West. Mayo-GERQ is one of ... more Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent in the West. Mayo-GERQ is one of the most widely used questionnaires for screening GERD. We validated GERQ in an Iranian population. Methods: The Mayo-GERQ was translated into Persian (P-GERQ) and reviewed and commented by two gastroenterologists. Eleven lay-people filled it in and commented on it. Reliability was assessed by test-retest within 2-6 wks in 53 hospital staff.