BACKGROUND Hydatidosis is a zoonotic disease of global prevalence. It causes considerable health problems and economic losses throughout the world, including Iran. The objective of this study was to assess the current status of echinococcosis/hydatidosis in the province of Ilam (western Iran). METHODS From April to September 2011, 65 stray dogs were collected from urban and rural areas of Ila...

The present study intends to investigate social trust among the female students of Ilam universities. The first and the main question of the research were to examine the extent of social trust among female students at Ilam universities, and to figure out the factors which can influence their social trust. The survey was adopted as a main method of research. Based on  statistical sampling, from...

BACKGROUND Suicide by aggressive physical methods such as firearms, hanging, and jumping is well known; however, different factors may influence a person while selecting a particular method. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiological factors involved in the selection and use of different physical methods for suicide over a long-term period in Ilam province, Iran. METHODS The...

this study is conducted in universities located in ilam provinceto identify the factors affecting creative organization. the research methodis mixed, in that, statistic sample in qualitative section consists of expertsand in quantitative section consists of employees, professors, and top andmiddle managers in universities (payam-e-noor university, medicalsciences university, azad university and...

BACKGROUND Work-related injuries are the most important cause of work absence, disability, retirement, mutilation, and even mortality. In Iran a great number of work-related injuries are occurred in construction industry. However, less than 12% of total workers are active in the construction sector. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the incidence rate of work-related injuries, the type...

Attitudes of Social Media Users in Ilam Province Regarding Covid-19 Vaccination 2021: A Short Report

Background. Adolescence is one of the most challenging periods for human growth and nutritional status. The aim of this study was to assess the nutritional status and anthropometric indices in high school girls in Ilam. Methods. This cross-sectional study was performed on 360 domestic high school girl students chosen randomly by cluster sampling. Data were gathered through interviews performed ...

Ochthebius hivae is described from western Iran (Ilam and Khuzestan Provinces). It belongs to the O. metallescens Rosenhauer, 1847 species group. The aedeagal distal lobe of this species is remarkably variable.