HIV among people who inject drugs in the Middle East and North Africa: systematic review and data synthesis
Background It is perceived that little is known about the epidemiology of HIV infection among
people who inject drugs (PWID) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The primary …
people who inject drugs (PWID) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The primary …
[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology of hepatitis C virus in Iran
R Taherkhani, F Farshadpour - World Journal of Gastroenterology …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In Iran, the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is relatively low according to the
population-based epidemiological studies. However, the epidemiology of HCV is changing …
population-based epidemiological studies. However, the epidemiology of HCV is changing …
Epidemiology of illicit drug use disorders in Iran: prevalence, correlates, comorbidity and service utilization results from the Iranian Mental Health Survey
Background and aims Drug abuse is a significant social and public health problem in Iran.
The present study aimed to provide prevalence estimates and information on correlates of …
The present study aimed to provide prevalence estimates and information on correlates of …
Prevalence of HIV and HCV among injecting drug users in three selected WHO-EMRO countries: a meta-analysis
SJ Shayan, R Nazari, F Kiwanuka - Harm reduction journal, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background HIV and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infections are responsible for a
significant burden of mortality and morbidity, particularly in developing countries. This study …
significant burden of mortality and morbidity, particularly in developing countries. This study …
[HTML][HTML] High hepatitis C virus prevalence among drug users in Iran: systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological evidence (2001–2012)
M Malekinejad, S Navadeh, A Lotfizadeh… - International Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective Drug users, particularly drug injectors, are at elevated risk of blood-borne
diseases. This study systematically reviewed the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) mono …
diseases. This study systematically reviewed the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) mono …
Quality of life and its related factors in women with substance use disorders referring to substance abuse treatment centers
M Barati, K Bandehelahi, T Nopasandasil… - BMC Women's …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background Substance-Related Disorders are among the most common social
problems caused by using legal and illegal substances. Therefore, this study aimed at …
problems caused by using legal and illegal substances. Therefore, this study aimed at …
Prevalence of hepatitis B in HIV-positive patients in Zabol
L Rezaie-Kahkhaie, K Saravani… - Cellular, Molecular …, 2021 - cmbr-journal.com
Today, due to the increase in life expectancy in HIV-infected patients, the incidence of
related diseases such as hepatitis B and C due to similarity in transmission routes has …
related diseases such as hepatitis B and C due to similarity in transmission routes has …
Harm reduction program and hepatitis C prevalence in people who inject drugs (PWID) in Iran: an updated systematic review and cumulative meta-analysis
Background Prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among people who inject drugs
(PWID) in Iran is high. Since 2005, the Iranian government has implemented a harm …
(PWID) in Iran is high. Since 2005, the Iranian government has implemented a harm …
[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of methadone maintenance treatment in prevention of hepatitis C virus transmission among injecting drug users
Background Injecting drug users (IDUs) are a major and most important risk factor for rising
hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence in Iran. Objectives The objective of this study was to …
hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence in Iran. Objectives The objective of this study was to …
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in people who inject drugs in Iran
M Behzadifar, M Behzadifar, NL Bragazzi - BMC Public Health, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the major public health
challenges generating a relevant burden. High-risk groups, including people who inject …
challenges generating a relevant burden. High-risk groups, including people who inject …