Elham Jahanifard
Social Determinant of Health Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Spatial Distribution of Bedbug Infestation in Infested Houses: Is There an Association between Sanitation of Houses and Bedbug Presence?
Introduction: Nowadays, bedbug infestation is one of the public health problems around the world. The objective of this study was to evaluate the spatial distribution of bedbug in different parts of the infested houses. Moreover, the association between house sanitation and presence of bedbug infestation was determined in infested houses in Ahvaz City, Iran. Materials and Methods: Totally, 57 ...
[ 2 ] - Investigation of species composition and prevalence rate of cockroaches in residential buildings of Ahvaz city in 2016-2017
Introduction and objective Cockroaches, are one of the most important health problems due to the transmission of human pathogens and the development of allergic reactions The aim of this study was to determine the species composition, prevalence of cockroach and the most infested areas in Ahvaz city during 2016-2017. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in 520 residential bui...
[ 3 ] - Biodiversity and Geographical Distribution of the Ticks in Ahvaz, Southwest of Iran, 2018
Introduction and purpose: Ticks as biological vectors and reservoirs of diseases, such as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), have an important role in the transmission of pathogens to humans and animals. In this regard, this study aimed to determine the biodiversity indices, distribution, and fauna of the vectors of CCHF in Ahvaz, Iran. Methods: The tick samples were collected and identif...
[ 4 ] - Challenges of Vector-borne Diseases Control at the Flood Disaster of Khuzestan Province in 2019 According to Health Center Experts
Background and Aim: Natural disasters such as floods provide the basis for spreading communicable diseases by causing environmental changes. According to health center experts, this study aims to investigate the common infectious diseases during floods in Khuzestan Province in 2009 and the strategies and challenges to control them. Methods: This research is a descriptive survey using a qualita...
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