Khodadad Sheikhzadeh

Regional Knowledge Hub and WHO Collaborating Centre for HIV Surveillance, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IRAN

[ 1 ] - Improved Classification of Medical Universities in Iran, a New Approach

Background: In order to check the practicality of classification of Universities of Medical Sciences (UMSs) based on their infrastructures, and scientific contributions, this study explored the most appropriate indicators to measure the size and productivity of UMSs. Methods: In the first phase, we approached a group of experts who had a deep experience in the management of UMSs and in the mini...

[ 2 ] - Assessment of the Core Functions of Hepatitis B Surveillance System in the Southeastern Iran: a Qualitative Study

Introduction: Viral hepatitis has been declared as one of the major health problems by World Health Organization. Hepatitis B surveillance system is one of the most important tools for managing the disease and achieving the targets of disease elimination. Despite its high efficiency, hepatitis B surveillance system has always been faced with many challenges. Therefore, the present study aimed t...