Nader Mahdavi

Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Epidemiological study of hospitalized road traffic injuries in Iran 2011

    Background: In Iran, Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs)  is the second-leading cause of deaths, and the first leading cause of  disability-adjusted life year, and has one of the highest rates of death (32.1 per 100 000 population) all over the world. This study’s aim was to investigate the epidemiological pattern and underlying components of hospitalized RTIs...

[ 2 ] - Is household food insecurity a determinant of weight status in patients with type 2 diabetes in rural areas?

Background: There is mixed evidence about food insecurity and overweight/obesity coexisting, however it is unclear about association between food insecurity and weight status in people with type 2 diabetes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between food insecurity and weight status in individuals with type 2 diabetes in rural areas in Iran.    Methods:...

[ 3 ] - Maternal parenting styles and its relationship with emotional-behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder referred to the autism center of Tabriz university of medical sciences

Background & Aim: The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in Iran is increasing and mothers of these children are exposed to parental challenges. One of the most important determinants of emotional behavior problems in children is the parenting style of parents, especially the mother. So, the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between parenting styles in mothers of ch...