Amin Doosti-Irani

Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran | Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Centre for Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding HIV and TB Among Homeless People in Tehran, Iran

Background Homeless people are at high risk of HIV and tuberculosis (TB) infection due to living in poor sanitary conditions and practicing high-risk behavior. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of homeless people in Tehran regarding TB and HIV.   Methods Using a convenience sampling, we performed a cross-sectional study on homeless people in Tehran f...

[ 2 ] - Comparison of Strain Index (SI) and ACGIH-HAL in Assessing the Risk of Upper Extremities Disorders and Prediction of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Butchers

Background and Objectives: Upper extremities are very vulnerable to work-related musculoskeletal disorders and selecting the best technique for assessing their exposure to ergonomic risk factors is of pivotal importance. This study aimed to compare two techniques of SI and ACGIH-HAL and assess their relationship with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) among butchers. Methods: The study population wa...