Haleh Hgaem

Research Center for Health Sciences, Epidemiology Dept., Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, I.R. Iran

[ 1 ] - Determinant factors of survival time in a cohort study on HIV patient using by time-varying cox model: Fars province, south of Iran

Background and aims: The pandemic of AIDS is a global emergency and one of the biggest challenges in social and individual life. This study aimed to evaluate the survival time of HIV patients and its effective factors. Methods: This historical cohort study was conducted on the individuals infected with HIV in Fars province, south of Iran, during 2006 to 2...

[ 2 ] - Identifying associated factors with social capital using path analysis: A population-based survey in Tehran, Iran (Urban HEART-2)

Background: Social capital has been defined as norms, networks, and social links that facilitate collective actions. Social capital is related to a number of main social and public health variables. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the factors associated with social capital among the residents of Tehran, Iran.   Methods: In this large cross-sectional population-based stud...

[ 3 ] - Care-seeking Pattern in the General Iranian Population with Sexually Transmitted Infection Syndromes: A Population-Based Survey

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a high prevalence in developing and least developed countries. Delays in seeking health care are among the main obstacles to the prevention and control of STIs. This study aimed to investigate the care-seeking pattern in the general Iranian population with sexually transmitted infection syndromes. Materials and Methods: This population-ba...