kia, Naim Sadat

Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran

[ 1 ] - Prevalence of head lice in the Iranian primary school children and the effectiveness of family training to its prevention

Introduction: Head lice contamination has a global outbreak. Head lice infestation is more common among children than adults and can cause absence from the school. In this study, the severity of the problem in primary schoolchildren in Semnan city (Iran) was evaluated. Then health education has given to the students/parents and the effects of education on its prevention was evaluated. Materials...

[ 2 ] - Associated factors of poor glycemic control in Iranian diabetic patients

Introduction: According to the world health organization the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in our country and world will increase sharply by 2030. Because improving glycemic control delays the onset and progression of diabetes complications, recognizing related factors is key step in the effective treatment of these patients. Therefore, this study was performed to determine the predictors of po...