Ahmad Hajebi
Biographic Data
| ID | 5875181 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ahmad Hajebi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ahmad |
| FAMILY NAME | Hajebi |
| SIGNATURE | HAJEBI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Iran University of Medical Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8435-0398 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
From Pilot to the 100th Center Based on the Seraj Model
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and smartphone addiction among public sector employees in Iran
OCD was associated with a higher likelihood of smartphone addiction and several dimensions of problematic smartphone use. These findings highlight the relevance of psychiatric disorders in shaping digital behavior and may inform interventions targeting mental health in the workplace. Given the cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported data, causality cannot be inferred and reporting bias may exist. Future studies incorporating objectiv…
A decade of change
The increasing prevalence of drugs and alcohol is alarming. Understanding these trends is essential for shaping public health policies and interventions
Programmatic mapping and size estimation of people who inject drugs to plan targeted HIV prevention and harm reduction programs in iran, a nationwide study
This study provides conclusive evidence that the current spatial distribution of harm reduction services for PWID in Iran is inefficient, characterized by significant coverage gaps in high-risk areas alongside costly resource redundancy through service overlap. Strategic consolidation based on spatial optimization can dramatically improve efficiency and access under resource constraints
Mental health stigma in Iran
Association between visceral adiposity and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Visceral adiposity as a positive agent was associated with GAD prevalence in women. The presence of GAD symptoms showed no relationship to VFA in men
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the well-being, work conditions, and education of early career psychiatrists in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
The findings of this study will raise awareness to the working conditions of ECPs within the EMRO region and its member societies, both during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The results will serve as a basis for encouraging supervisors and policymakers to mitigate the pandemic's impact on psychiatric training, strengthen healthcare systems' preparedness, and equip early career psychiatrists with the necessary skills to deal with the mental hea…
Prevalence and determinants of post-traumatic stress disorder five months after the 2019 huge flooding in Iran
Results show a notable prevalence of PTSD, especially in Lorestan province, among adults affected by floods. Determinants of PTSD include unemployment, lower education, psychiatric history, extensive property damage, limited post-flood healthcare access, lack of compensation, and increased flood exposure. We recommend adopting an inclusive screening approach for high-risk groups and developing appropriate therapeutic and supportive interventions
Psychological impact of the Spring 2019 flood among adult population of Iran
BACKGROUND: From March to April 2019, a flood occurred in several regions of Iran. The most affected provinces were Golestan, Lorestan, and Khuzestan. AIMS: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of psychological distress and depression among the affected adult population 6 months after the event. METHODS: A cross-sectional household survey with face-to-face interview was carried out on a random sample of 1,671 adult…
Assessing the impact of stigma reduction interventions in Iran
Introduction: The fear and embarrassment associated with stigmas discourage patients from help seeking behavior, which may explain why even the patients' loved ones advise them to discontinue treatment to avoid being labeled. In addition, stigmas can lead to personal and family issues, causing patients to disregard their illness. As such, their disease may develop into a chronic condition. This being said, the present study aims to investigate th…
Randomized controlled trial for the efficacy of three versus five sessions of grief counseling on the psychological aspects following Covid-19 bereavement
[irct.ir], identifier [IRCT20200505047305N1]
Mental Health, Burnout, and Job Stressors Among Healthcare Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Iran
The results of our study revealed high psychological distress and burnout among healthcare workers of the hospitals during the fourth peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran. This study highlights the need for health officials to pay attention to the job stressors of healthcare workers and obliges them to perform effective interventions to address their needs and concerns
Clergy's Viewpoint Change Toward Mental Health and Stigma on Mental Illness
There was a significant statistical difference between their awareness and attitude scores before and after the workshop ( p < 0.01). In the present research, the awareness and attitude of clergy toward mental health and stigma due to mental illness was relatively good and significantly increased by holding the workshop
Developing a package for the provision of spiritual services in healthcare centres in Iran
Spirituality has a significant role in the individuals' physical and mental health, nevertheless health care professionals neglect these needs. This study was aimed at developing a package for the provision of spiritual services in healthcare centers. The study was conducted in two sections. In the review section, the papers related to the topic were selected among accredited scientific sites. In the qualitative section, the data were collected t…
Perceived Barriers to Implementing Sexual Health Programs from the Viewpoint of Health Policymakers in Iran
Prevalence and Correlates of Lifetime Alcohol Use among Adult Urban Populations in Iran
Globally, alcohol use is one of the leading contributors to the burden of disease. The aim of this study was to provide data on prevalence and correlates of lifetime alcohol use among Iranian adults living in urban areas. This cross-sectional study investigated knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of Iranian adults towards drug and alcohol use. Participants were recruited from the capital cities of five provinces-Tehran, West Azerbaijan, Marka…
Cost-effectiveness of aftercare services for people with severe mental disorders
Aftercare services are not part of the usual care for people with severe mental disorders in Iran. This study was performed to assess the cost-effectiveness of aftercare services, including telephone follow-up or home visit, in addition to caregivers' education and training of social skills, for all subjects during the 20 months after hospital discharge. An economic evaluation was performed along with a registered randomised controlled trial (IRC…
The effect of on-site and outreach-based needle and syringe programs in people who inject drugs in Kermanshah, Iran
Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge Among Men and Women Aged 15 to 49 Years in Metropolitan Tehran
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge is an important predictor of an individual's sexual behavior; however, little is known regarding this issue among Iranians. This study assessed sexual and reproductive health knowledge among men and women aged 15 to 49 years in Tehran. A total of 755 men and women aged 15 to 49 years were recruited using multistage, random cluster sampling in June 2014. An illustrative anonymous questionnaire endorse…
Demographic Risk Factors of Suicide in Savojbolagh City of Tehran Province
Suicide is an important public health difficulty and the third leading cause of death among young population. This study examines some of the demographic risk factors of suicidal behaviors in Savojbolagh city. In a retrospective, descriptive, and cross-sectional study, suicidal behaviors from March 2007 to March 2009 in Savojbolagh city were investigated. A unified questionnaire was designed in mental health research centre for data gathering. A …
Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge Among Men and Women Aged 15 to 49 Years in Metropolitan Tehran
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge is an important predictor of an individual's sexual behavior; however, little is known regarding this issue among Iranians. This study assessed sexual and reproductive health knowledge among men and women aged 15 to 49 years in Tehran. A total of 755 men and women aged 15 to 49 years were recruited using multistage, random cluster sampling in June 2014. An illustrative anonymous questionnaire endorse…
Perceived Barriers to Implementing Sexual Health Programs from the Viewpoint of Health Policymakers in Iran
Demographic Risk Factors of Suicide in Savojbolagh City of Tehran Province
Suicide is an important public health difficulty and the third leading cause of death among young population. This study examines some of the demographic risk factors of suicidal behaviors in Savojbolagh city. In a retrospective, descriptive, and cross-sectional study, suicidal behaviors from March 2007 to March 2009 in Savojbolagh city were investigated. A unified questionnaire was designed in mental health research centre for data gathering. A …
The effect of on-site and outreach-based needle and syringe programs in people who inject drugs in Kermanshah, Iran
Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge Among Men and Women Aged 15 to 49 Years in Metropolitan Tehran
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge is an important predictor of an individual's sexual behavior; however, little is known regarding this issue among Iranians. This study assessed sexual and reproductive health knowledge among men and women aged 15 to 49 years in Tehran. A total of 755 men and women aged 15 to 49 years were recruited using multistage, random cluster sampling in June 2014. An illustrative anonymous questionnaire endorse…
Cost-effectiveness of aftercare services for people with severe mental disorders
Aftercare services are not part of the usual care for people with severe mental disorders in Iran. This study was performed to assess the cost-effectiveness of aftercare services, including telephone follow-up or home visit, in addition to caregivers' education and training of social skills, for all subjects during the 20 months after hospital discharge. An economic evaluation was performed along with a registered randomised controlled trial (IRC…
Prevalence and Correlates of Lifetime Alcohol Use among Adult Urban Populations in Iran
Globally, alcohol use is one of the leading contributors to the burden of disease. The aim of this study was to provide data on prevalence and correlates of lifetime alcohol use among Iranian adults living in urban areas. This cross-sectional study investigated knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of Iranian adults towards drug and alcohol use. Participants were recruited from the capital cities of five provinces-Tehran, West Azerbaijan, Marka…
Developing a package for the provision of spiritual services in healthcare centres in Iran
Spirituality has a significant role in the individuals' physical and mental health, nevertheless health care professionals neglect these needs. This study was aimed at developing a package for the provision of spiritual services in healthcare centers. The study was conducted in two sections. In the review section, the papers related to the topic were selected among accredited scientific sites. In the qualitative section, the data were collected t…
Perceived Barriers to Implementing Sexual Health Programs from the Viewpoint of Health Policymakers in Iran
Assessing the impact of stigma reduction interventions in Iran
Introduction: The fear and embarrassment associated with stigmas discourage patients from help seeking behavior, which may explain why even the patients' loved ones advise them to discontinue treatment to avoid being labeled. In addition, stigmas can lead to personal and family issues, causing patients to disregard their illness. As such, their disease may develop into a chronic condition. This being said, the present study aims to investigate th…
Randomized controlled trial for the efficacy of three versus five sessions of grief counseling on the psychological aspects following Covid-19 bereavement
[irct.ir], identifier [IRCT20200505047305N1]
Mental Health, Burnout, and Job Stressors Among Healthcare Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Iran
The results of our study revealed high psychological distress and burnout among healthcare workers of the hospitals during the fourth peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran. This study highlights the need for health officials to pay attention to the job stressors of healthcare workers and obliges them to perform effective interventions to address their needs and concerns
Clergy's Viewpoint Change Toward Mental Health and Stigma on Mental Illness
There was a significant statistical difference between their awareness and attitude scores before and after the workshop ( p < 0.01). In the present research, the awareness and attitude of clergy toward mental health and stigma due to mental illness was relatively good and significantly increased by holding the workshop
Psychological impact of the Spring 2019 flood among adult population of Iran
BACKGROUND: From March to April 2019, a flood occurred in several regions of Iran. The most affected provinces were Golestan, Lorestan, and Khuzestan. AIMS: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of psychological distress and depression among the affected adult population 6 months after the event. METHODS: A cross-sectional household survey with face-to-face interview was carried out on a random sample of 1,671 adult…
Mental health stigma in Iran
Association between visceral adiposity and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Visceral adiposity as a positive agent was associated with GAD prevalence in women. The presence of GAD symptoms showed no relationship to VFA in men
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the well-being, work conditions, and education of early career psychiatrists in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
The findings of this study will raise awareness to the working conditions of ECPs within the EMRO region and its member societies, both during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The results will serve as a basis for encouraging supervisors and policymakers to mitigate the pandemic's impact on psychiatric training, strengthen healthcare systems' preparedness, and equip early career psychiatrists with the necessary skills to deal with the mental hea…
Prevalence and determinants of post-traumatic stress disorder five months after the 2019 huge flooding in Iran
Results show a notable prevalence of PTSD, especially in Lorestan province, among adults affected by floods. Determinants of PTSD include unemployment, lower education, psychiatric history, extensive property damage, limited post-flood healthcare access, lack of compensation, and increased flood exposure. We recommend adopting an inclusive screening approach for high-risk groups and developing appropriate therapeutic and supportive interventions
Programmatic mapping and size estimation of people who inject drugs to plan targeted HIV prevention and harm reduction programs in iran, a nationwide study
This study provides conclusive evidence that the current spatial distribution of harm reduction services for PWID in Iran is inefficient, characterized by significant coverage gaps in high-risk areas alongside costly resource redundancy through service overlap. Strategic consolidation based on spatial optimization can dramatically improve efficiency and access under resource constraints
From Pilot to the 100th Center Based on the Seraj Model
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and smartphone addiction among public sector employees in Iran
OCD was associated with a higher likelihood of smartphone addiction and several dimensions of problematic smartphone use. These findings highlight the relevance of psychiatric disorders in shaping digital behavior and may inform interventions targeting mental health in the workplace. Given the cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported data, causality cannot be inferred and reporting bias may exist. Future studies incorporating objectiv…
A decade of change
The increasing prevalence of drugs and alcohol is alarming. Understanding these trends is essential for shaping public health policies and interventions
Medicine (16 works) · Psychiatry (13 works) · Mental health (11 works) · Psychology (11 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Demography (6 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works)