Mohtasham Ghaffari
Biographic Data
| ID | 4237338 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mohtasham Ghaffari |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mohtasham |
| FAMILY NAME | Ghaffari |
| SIGNATURE | GHAFFARI M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1756-5297 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Mosque-Based Spiritual Rehabilitation Intervention Among Flood-Affected Individuals in Iran: A Randomized Controlled Field Trial
Challenges and barriers to effective Covid-19 screening at Iran’s air border crossings: A qualitative study and proposed solutions
International air border crossings are crucial for controlling the spread of respiratory pandemics like COVID-19. Effective screening at these points is vital for national health security and meeting global health obligations under the revised International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005. This qualitative study aimed to identify and analyze the challenges, barriers, and proposed solutions in COVID-19 screening and management at Iran’s air border c…
Effectiveness of a school-based oral health literacy promotion intervention: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) among adolescents
The study confirmed that a school-based educational intervention significantly improved oral health literacy (OHL) among female students. Significant increases were observed across all OHL domains in the experimental group, highlighting the effectiveness of structured interventions in promoting oral health awareness and behaviors among adolescents. While the study confirmed the intervention's effectiveness, it was limited to female students; futu…
Design and usability evaluation of a mobile application for self-care among Iranian adolescents
The "My-Care" app is a collaboratively designed smartphone app for adolescents that targets 5 dimensions of physical self-care. This app has the potential to teach, assess, and promote self-care among adolescents
The Concept of Social Health From an Iranian Perspective: A Qualitative Exploration
Objective: As one of the health aspects, social health is less well-known than physical and mental aspects. In order to better understand this aspect and considering the importance of social context in its conceptualizing, the present study was performed aiming at explaining the social health and identification of its various aspects in the perspective of Iranian adults. Methodology: The present study was conducted in 2021 with a qualitative appr…
Factors Challenging the Spiritual Rehabilitation of Iranian Men Affected by Natural Disasters: A Qualitative Study
Identifying the Dimensions of Women’s Empowerment to Coping Effectively with Domestic Violence: A Qualitative Study in Iran
Empowerment is a key goal in anti-violence programs against women, which can help women control, prevent, and cope effectively with domestic violence. However, there are no specific guidelines for women's empowerment interventions in this area. This study aimed to explore the dimensions of women's empowerment to cope effectively with domestic violence in a sample of women and related experts. In this qualitative content analysis, data was gathere…
Peer-led theoretically Desinged HIV/Aids prevention intervention among students: A case of health belief model
Following a health belief model focusing on peer eduaction among high school girls, the intervention eduaction can affect awareness level, susceptibility, severity, benefits, perceived barriers, perceived self-efficacy, behavioral intention, and finally avoidance of high-risk behavior
Psychometric properties of Haj-Yahia’s questionnaire of violence against women in a sample of married women in Tehran, Iran
Findings showed that the Persian version of the questionnaire of violence against women made it possible to evaluate various dimensions of violence using 4 factors and showed good construct validity and internal reliability in the female population in Iran; therefore, it can be used in future studies
The effect of TTM-based nutrition education on decisional balance, self-efficacy and processes of change for fat intake
Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine how transtheoretical model (TTM) constructions change through nutrition education for fat intake modification among overweight and obese women living in Shazand city, Iran. Design/methodology/approach A semi-experimental design with intervention and control groups (50 women in each group) was performed. TTM constructions for dietary fat intake were measured through a questionnaire in four phases: …
What are the intervention goals of women’s hookah cessation? A systematic, evidence-based and participatory study
This Study was designed to answer the question: what are the intervention goals of women for ceasing to smoke. The present research was part of a larger study and was a pioneering systematic research conducted between September 23, 2018 and September 26, 2019 through an intervention mapping in southern Iran among professional hookah Smoking (HS) women. In order to know more about the HS among women, the behavioral and environmental correlates of …
Design, implementation, and evaluation of a PRECEDE-PROCEED model-based intervention for oral and dental health among primary school students of Rafsanjan city: A mixed method study
Based on the model planning phases, the factors affecting the brushing behavior of children aged 6-12 years were identified. The educational program has had a significant effect on improving the scores of predisposing, enabling and reinforcing factors and children's brushing behavior
Predictors of Hookah Smoking among Women in Bandar Abbas, Southern Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on the Intervention Mapping Protocol
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the predictors of hookah smoking (HS) among professional HS women in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran using intervention mapping protocol. Methods: The present cross-sectional study is part of a larger study, which was conducted on 332 HS women using a multistage (clustered and randomized) process. Data were collected from October 2018 to August 2019 using a researcher-made questionnaire. Results:…
Structural Equation Modeling of the Spirituality and Self-efficacy Among College Students
Determinants of Bus Seat Belt Usage Behavior: A Qualitative Study
Seat belt use is one of the most effective behaviors for saving lives and reducing injuries in bus accidents. This behavior among Iranian bus passengers has not received enough attention. The aim of this study was to discover the determinants of the use and lack of use of bus seat belts in a sample of bus drivers and passengers, traffic police, and related experts. In this qualitative study, data were gathered through 60 semi-constructed intervie…
Predictors of hookah smoking frequency among women in the South of Iran: A cross-sectional study
The prevalence of hookah smoking has grown over the past decades in Iran especially in the south of the country. This study aimed to determine the behavioral and socio-demographic predictors of the hookah smoking frequency among women in southern Iran. This research was conducted on 400 women hookah smokers selected through multi-stage sampling method. Data were collected from October 2018 to September 2019 using a questionnaire guided by literat…
Effectiveness of a health intervention based on WHO food safety manual in Iran
Retrospectively registered: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials IRCT20160822029485N4, at 2020-03-16
Skin cancer preventive behaviours among rural Illam farmers, western Iran: Applying protection motivation theory
The aim of the present research was to investigate the effect of a health education intervention on promoting skin cancer preventive behaviours (SCPBs) among rural farmers in Illam, Iran during May to July 2017. A sample of 248 participants, where each participant was randomly assigned into either the experimental (n = 124) or control (n = 124) group. The experimental group received eighteducational sessions (lectures, question and answer session…
Explaining the determinants of hookah consumption among women in southern Iran: A qualitative study
The results indicated the extensive influence of internal and external factors on the consumption of hookah. In order to successfully reduce the consumption of hookah, it is essential to consider intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, social and political factors
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Explaining the determinants of hookah consumption among women in southern Iran: A qualitative study
The results indicated the extensive influence of internal and external factors on the consumption of hookah. In order to successfully reduce the consumption of hookah, it is essential to consider intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, social and political factors
Predictors of Hookah Smoking among Women in Bandar Abbas, Southern Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on the Intervention Mapping Protocol
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the predictors of hookah smoking (HS) among professional HS women in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran using intervention mapping protocol. Methods: The present cross-sectional study is part of a larger study, which was conducted on 332 HS women using a multistage (clustered and randomized) process. Data were collected from October 2018 to August 2019 using a researcher-made questionnaire. Results:…
Structural Equation Modeling of the Spirituality and Self-efficacy Among College Students
Determinants of Bus Seat Belt Usage Behavior: A Qualitative Study
Seat belt use is one of the most effective behaviors for saving lives and reducing injuries in bus accidents. This behavior among Iranian bus passengers has not received enough attention. The aim of this study was to discover the determinants of the use and lack of use of bus seat belts in a sample of bus drivers and passengers, traffic police, and related experts. In this qualitative study, data were gathered through 60 semi-constructed intervie…
Predictors of hookah smoking frequency among women in the South of Iran: A cross-sectional study
The prevalence of hookah smoking has grown over the past decades in Iran especially in the south of the country. This study aimed to determine the behavioral and socio-demographic predictors of the hookah smoking frequency among women in southern Iran. This research was conducted on 400 women hookah smokers selected through multi-stage sampling method. Data were collected from October 2018 to September 2019 using a questionnaire guided by literat…
Effectiveness of a health intervention based on WHO food safety manual in Iran
Retrospectively registered: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials IRCT20160822029485N4, at 2020-03-16
Skin cancer preventive behaviours among rural Illam farmers, western Iran: Applying protection motivation theory
The aim of the present research was to investigate the effect of a health education intervention on promoting skin cancer preventive behaviours (SCPBs) among rural farmers in Illam, Iran during May to July 2017. A sample of 248 participants, where each participant was randomly assigned into either the experimental (n = 124) or control (n = 124) group. The experimental group received eighteducational sessions (lectures, question and answer session…
The effect of TTM-based nutrition education on decisional balance, self-efficacy and processes of change for fat intake
Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine how transtheoretical model (TTM) constructions change through nutrition education for fat intake modification among overweight and obese women living in Shazand city, Iran. Design/methodology/approach A semi-experimental design with intervention and control groups (50 women in each group) was performed. TTM constructions for dietary fat intake were measured through a questionnaire in four phases: …
What are the intervention goals of women’s hookah cessation? A systematic, evidence-based and participatory study
This Study was designed to answer the question: what are the intervention goals of women for ceasing to smoke. The present research was part of a larger study and was a pioneering systematic research conducted between September 23, 2018 and September 26, 2019 through an intervention mapping in southern Iran among professional hookah Smoking (HS) women. In order to know more about the HS among women, the behavioral and environmental correlates of …
Design, implementation, and evaluation of a PRECEDE-PROCEED model-based intervention for oral and dental health among primary school students of Rafsanjan city: A mixed method study
Based on the model planning phases, the factors affecting the brushing behavior of children aged 6-12 years were identified. The educational program has had a significant effect on improving the scores of predisposing, enabling and reinforcing factors and children's brushing behavior
The Concept of Social Health From an Iranian Perspective: A Qualitative Exploration
Objective: As one of the health aspects, social health is less well-known than physical and mental aspects. In order to better understand this aspect and considering the importance of social context in its conceptualizing, the present study was performed aiming at explaining the social health and identification of its various aspects in the perspective of Iranian adults. Methodology: The present study was conducted in 2021 with a qualitative appr…
Factors Challenging the Spiritual Rehabilitation of Iranian Men Affected by Natural Disasters: A Qualitative Study
Identifying the Dimensions of Women’s Empowerment to Coping Effectively with Domestic Violence: A Qualitative Study in Iran
Empowerment is a key goal in anti-violence programs against women, which can help women control, prevent, and cope effectively with domestic violence. However, there are no specific guidelines for women's empowerment interventions in this area. This study aimed to explore the dimensions of women's empowerment to cope effectively with domestic violence in a sample of women and related experts. In this qualitative content analysis, data was gathere…
Peer-led theoretically Desinged HIV/Aids prevention intervention among students: A case of health belief model
Following a health belief model focusing on peer eduaction among high school girls, the intervention eduaction can affect awareness level, susceptibility, severity, benefits, perceived barriers, perceived self-efficacy, behavioral intention, and finally avoidance of high-risk behavior
Psychometric properties of Haj-Yahia’s questionnaire of violence against women in a sample of married women in Tehran, Iran
Findings showed that the Persian version of the questionnaire of violence against women made it possible to evaluate various dimensions of violence using 4 factors and showed good construct validity and internal reliability in the female population in Iran; therefore, it can be used in future studies
Design and usability evaluation of a mobile application for self-care among Iranian adolescents
The "My-Care" app is a collaboratively designed smartphone app for adolescents that targets 5 dimensions of physical self-care. This app has the potential to teach, assess, and promote self-care among adolescents
Effectiveness of a school-based oral health literacy promotion intervention: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) among adolescents
The study confirmed that a school-based educational intervention significantly improved oral health literacy (OHL) among female students. Significant increases were observed across all OHL domains in the experimental group, highlighting the effectiveness of structured interventions in promoting oral health awareness and behaviors among adolescents. While the study confirmed the intervention's effectiveness, it was limited to female students; futu…
Mosque-Based Spiritual Rehabilitation Intervention Among Flood-Affected Individuals in Iran: A Randomized Controlled Field Trial
Challenges and barriers to effective Covid-19 screening at Iran’s air border crossings: A qualitative study and proposed solutions
International air border crossings are crucial for controlling the spread of respiratory pandemics like COVID-19. Effective screening at these points is vital for national health security and meeting global health obligations under the revised International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005. This qualitative study aimed to identify and analyze the challenges, barriers, and proposed solutions in COVID-19 screening and management at Iran’s air border c…
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