Mostafa Shokoohi
Biographic Data
| ID | 5500808 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mostafa Shokoohi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mostafa |
| FAMILY NAME | Shokoohi |
| SIGNATURE | SHOKOOHI M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Kerman University of Medical Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3810-752X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 27 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 27 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Correlates of duration between initial drug use and first drug injection among people who inject drugs in Iran, 2020
The transition to injection drug use among PWID in Iran often occurs within a decade of initial drug use and is influenced by demographic, social, and psychological factors. Prevention strategies should focus on early intervention for at-risk youth, address mental health needs, and leverage peer influence. Policymakers should prioritize evidence-based, multi-faceted approaches that target both individual and structural factors to delay or prevent…
Drug use and unsafe injection among adults who live in prisons in Iran
Non-fatal Overdose Prevalence and Associated Factors among People Who Inject Drugs in Iran
Pattern of contributing behaviors and their determinants among people living with HIV in Iran
Introduction A major shift in the routes of HIV transmission seams to be taking place in Iran. Our study aimed to investigate the 30-year trend of major HIV related behaviors in Iran. Methods The national HIV/AIDS registry database (from September 1986 to July 2016 with data on 32,168 people newly diagnosed with HIV) was used to study the 30 years trend and demographic determinants of major HIV related behaviors. Results The highest rate of drug …
Sexualized Substance Use among Female Sex Workers in Iran
Background: Female sex workers (FSWs) are at higher risk of HIV due to high-risk sexual and drug use related behaviors. This study characterized sexualized substance use among FSWs in Iran. Methods: In 2015, 1,337 FSWs were recruited from centers for vulnerable women and through outreach efforts in 13 major cities in Iran. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews from consenting FSWs on a range of socio-demographic and behavioral character…
Late diagnosis of HIV infection and its associated factors in Shiraz, Southern Iran
Late diagnosis (LD) of HIV infection can give rise to suboptimal responses to antiretroviral treatment. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of HIV LD in Shiraz, Southern Iran. This retrospective cohort study was conducted from August 1997 to May 2018. Medical records were examined to extract required data. Individuals with time period less than three months from HIV diagnosis to an advanced phase of AIDS on …
Preventable mortality among sexual minority Canadians
Preventable mortality was elevated for SM Canadians compared to heterosexuals. Early and broad access to sexual minority-affirming primary and preventive healthcare should be expanded
Characterizing People Who Inject Drugs with no History of Opioid Agonist Therapy Uptake in Iran
A National Study of Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempt Among Incarcerated People in Iran
Alcohol and cannabis use during the Covid-19 pandemic among transgender, gender-diverse, and cisgender adults in Canada
Increased alcohol and cannabis use among TGD populations compared to before the pandemic may lead to increased health disparities. Accordingly, programs targeting the specific needs of TGD individuals should be prioritized
HIV Prevalence and Related Behaviors Among People Who Inject Drugs in Iran from 2010 to 2020
An on-site community-based model for hepatitis C screening, diagnosis, and treatment among people who inject drugs in Kerman, Iran
Our integrated on-site community-based HCV care model within a DIC setting suggested that HCV care including HCV testing and treatment uptake can be successfully delivered outside of hospitals or specialized clinics; a model which is more likely to reach PWID and can provide significant progress towards HCV elimination among this population
Shining light on darkness
Background Illicit drug use and dependence is a well-established risk factor for self-harm and suicide. The present comparative study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt among Iranian women.Methods With a cross-sectional design, a total of 787 Iranian women who reported using illicit drugs and 406 women without drug use history were recruited and invited to answer questions regarding their socio-demographic s…
Willingness to utilize supervised injection facilities among people who inject drugs in Iran
Social and structural determinants of health associated with drug use patterns among female sex workers in Iran
Reasons for Entering into Sex Work in Iran
Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual Violence Experienced by Female Sex Workers in Iran
Sexual violence increases the risk of adverse health outcomes among female sex workers (FSWs). Using data from the 2015 national bio-behavioral survey, we explored the experience of sexual violence and its associated factors among Iranian FSWs. Lifetime and recent sexual violence were reported by 40.1% and 16.9%, respectively. History of substance use, ever engaging in anal sex, engaging in group sex within the last year, a high number of clients…
Alcohol consumption in Iran
HIV prevention cascades for injection and sexual risk behaviors among HIV-negative people who inject drug in Iran
The Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Heterosexual Anal Sex Among Iranian Female Sex Workers
A Latent Class Analysis of the Social Determinants of Health Impacting Heavy Alcohol Consumption Among Women Living with HIV in Canada
Symptom-Based Versus Laboratory-Based Diagnosis of Five Sexually Transmitted Infections in Female Sex Workers in Iran
Dual Unsafe Injection and Sexual Behaviors for HIV Infection Among People Who Inject Drugs in Iran
Remaining Gap in HIV Testing Uptake Among Female Sex Workers in Iran
Injection drug use among female sex workers in Iran
Reasons for Entering into Sex Work in Iran
Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual Violence Experienced by Female Sex Workers in Iran
Sexual violence increases the risk of adverse health outcomes among female sex workers (FSWs). Using data from the 2015 national bio-behavioral survey, we explored the experience of sexual violence and its associated factors among Iranian FSWs. Lifetime and recent sexual violence were reported by 40.1% and 16.9%, respectively. History of substance use, ever engaging in anal sex, engaging in group sex within the last year, a high number of clients…
The Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Heterosexual Anal Sex Among Iranian Female Sex Workers
National population size estimation of illicit drug users through the network scale-up method in 2013 in Iran
Low HIV testing rate and its correlates among men who inject drugs in Iran
Remaining Gap in HIV Testing Uptake Among Female Sex Workers in Iran
Injection drug use among female sex workers in Iran
Symptom-Based Versus Laboratory-Based Diagnosis of Five Sexually Transmitted Infections in Female Sex Workers in Iran
Dual Unsafe Injection and Sexual Behaviors for HIV Infection Among People Who Inject Drugs in Iran
A Latent Class Analysis of the Social Determinants of Health Impacting Heavy Alcohol Consumption Among Women Living with HIV in Canada
Alcohol consumption in Iran
HIV prevention cascades for injection and sexual risk behaviors among HIV-negative people who inject drug in Iran
The Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Heterosexual Anal Sex Among Iranian Female Sex Workers
Shining light on darkness
Background Illicit drug use and dependence is a well-established risk factor for self-harm and suicide. The present comparative study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt among Iranian women.Methods With a cross-sectional design, a total of 787 Iranian women who reported using illicit drugs and 406 women without drug use history were recruited and invited to answer questions regarding their socio-demographic s…
Willingness to utilize supervised injection facilities among people who inject drugs in Iran
Social and structural determinants of health associated with drug use patterns among female sex workers in Iran
Reasons for Entering into Sex Work in Iran
Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual Violence Experienced by Female Sex Workers in Iran
Sexual violence increases the risk of adverse health outcomes among female sex workers (FSWs). Using data from the 2015 national bio-behavioral survey, we explored the experience of sexual violence and its associated factors among Iranian FSWs. Lifetime and recent sexual violence were reported by 40.1% and 16.9%, respectively. History of substance use, ever engaging in anal sex, engaging in group sex within the last year, a high number of clients…
Late diagnosis of HIV infection and its associated factors in Shiraz, Southern Iran
Late diagnosis (LD) of HIV infection can give rise to suboptimal responses to antiretroviral treatment. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of HIV LD in Shiraz, Southern Iran. This retrospective cohort study was conducted from August 1997 to May 2018. Medical records were examined to extract required data. Individuals with time period less than three months from HIV diagnosis to an advanced phase of AIDS on …
Preventable mortality among sexual minority Canadians
Preventable mortality was elevated for SM Canadians compared to heterosexuals. Early and broad access to sexual minority-affirming primary and preventive healthcare should be expanded
Characterizing People Who Inject Drugs with no History of Opioid Agonist Therapy Uptake in Iran
A National Study of Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempt Among Incarcerated People in Iran
Alcohol and cannabis use during the Covid-19 pandemic among transgender, gender-diverse, and cisgender adults in Canada
Increased alcohol and cannabis use among TGD populations compared to before the pandemic may lead to increased health disparities. Accordingly, programs targeting the specific needs of TGD individuals should be prioritized
HIV Prevalence and Related Behaviors Among People Who Inject Drugs in Iran from 2010 to 2020
An on-site community-based model for hepatitis C screening, diagnosis, and treatment among people who inject drugs in Kerman, Iran
Our integrated on-site community-based HCV care model within a DIC setting suggested that HCV care including HCV testing and treatment uptake can be successfully delivered outside of hospitals or specialized clinics; a model which is more likely to reach PWID and can provide significant progress towards HCV elimination among this population
Pattern of contributing behaviors and their determinants among people living with HIV in Iran
Introduction A major shift in the routes of HIV transmission seams to be taking place in Iran. Our study aimed to investigate the 30-year trend of major HIV related behaviors in Iran. Methods The national HIV/AIDS registry database (from September 1986 to July 2016 with data on 32,168 people newly diagnosed with HIV) was used to study the 30 years trend and demographic determinants of major HIV related behaviors. Results The highest rate of drug …
Sexualized Substance Use among Female Sex Workers in Iran
Background: Female sex workers (FSWs) are at higher risk of HIV due to high-risk sexual and drug use related behaviors. This study characterized sexualized substance use among FSWs in Iran. Methods: In 2015, 1,337 FSWs were recruited from centers for vulnerable women and through outreach efforts in 13 major cities in Iran. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews from consenting FSWs on a range of socio-demographic and behavioral character…
Drug use and unsafe injection among adults who live in prisons in Iran
Medicine (25 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (20 works) · Demography (17 works) · Environmental health (17 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (15 works) · Demography (14 works) · Psychiatry (12 works) · Family medicine (10 works) · Population (10 works) · Sex work and related issues (10 works)