Seyed Taghi Heydari
Biographic Data
| ID | 6078831 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Seyed Taghi Heydari |
| GIVEN NAMES | Seyed Taghi |
| FAMILY NAME | Heydari |
| SIGNATURE | HEYDARI S T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Shiraz University of Medical Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7711-1137 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The spectrum of somatic and psychological distress: A novel cross-disciplinary analysis of medical and non-medical students in the academic landscape
OBJECTIVE: Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental health condition characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms that causes significant distress and impairs functioning. University students frequently experience SSD, which can undermine academic performance and well-being. We compared the screening-based prevalence of probable SSD and somatic symptom burden between medical and non-medical university students. METHODS: In this cros…
Psychological strains after the crisis: Evaluating separation anxiety among Iranian children and adolescents in the post-Covid-19 era
The objective of this study was to specifically investigate Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD), as one of the noteworthy disorders within the spectrum of anxiety disorders, among children and adolescents, after overcoming the crises caused by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Efforts were also made to identify socio-demographic factors that could be associated with changes in SAD level and also to assess the effect of different con…
Complementary and alternative medicine use among people living with HIV in Shiraz, Southern Iran
Background Living with HIV requires lifelong care to support engagement with and adherence to antiretroviral therapy. The Middle East and North Africa region provides access to ART, but research is lacking on the lived-experiences of people living with HIV. Globally, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasingly used by patients who need support alongside receiving medical treatment for chronic conditions. This study aims to examin…
Financing of health services for undocumented immigrants in Iran: Common challenges and potential solutions
INTRODUCTION: Iran is host to one of the largest urban refugee populations worldwide, about two million of whom are undocumented immigrants (UIs). UIs are not eligible to enroll in the Iranian health insurance scheme and have to pay out-of-pocket to access most health services. This increases the likelihood that they will delay or defer seeking care, or incur substantial costs if they do seek care, resulting in worse health outcomes. This study a…
The Covid-19 Pandemic, Socioeconomic Effects, and Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: A Population-Based Cohort Study in 2020, Iran
Objectives. To investigate the prevalence, pattern, and socioeconomic risk factors of intimate partner violence (IPV) before and 6 months after the pandemic onset among a cohort of Iranian women. Methods. We conducted a population-based IPV survey among 2502 partnered Iranian women aged 18 to 60 years before (n = 2502) and 6 months after (n=2116) the pandemic’s onset. We estimated prevalence and incidence of psychological, physical, and sexual IP…
Setting research priorities to achieve long-term national road safety goals in Iran
The top 20 research questions in the area of RTCs in Iran were determined by experts. The majority of these RQs were related to "road safety management". The results of this study may contribute to the optimal use of resources in achieving long-term goals in the prevention and control of road traffic crashes and its related injuries. Considering these RQs as research investment options will improve the current status of Road Traffic Injuries (RTI…
Happiness in marginalized populations: A community–based study in South Central Iran
Background Happiness has multiple levels and determinants in different communities, cultures, and social groups. The current study aimed to investigate happiness and its main determinants in slums in south central Iran. Methods This community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of adults at least 18 years of age living in the biggest slum area in Shiraz, south central Iran. To determine levels of happiness, participa…
The effect of risk communication on preventive and protective Behaviours during the Covid-19 outbreak: Mediating role of risk perception
The study findings have remarkable implications for informing future communications as well as interventions during this ongoing outbreak and subsequent national risk events
Expectations of citizens from the government in response to Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Iran
Our findings revealed that people expect the government and other responsible institutions to minimize the burden of this pandemic through adopting effective policies. Also, they could help policy-makers become aware of the expectations of people and develop better strategies
Public sphere attitudes towards the rumor sources of the Covid-19 pandemic: Evidence from community perceptions in Iran
Although findings were achieved during the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the authorities immediately introduced the national media as a reliable news resource, which allowed both media and its journalists to reduce the gap between themselves and the public sphere. It was suggested that social networks and foreign media be more accountable in pandemics
Mental health status during Covid-19 pandemic in Fars Province, Iran: Timely measures
The present study revealed that the number of those people with suspected poor mental health in Fars province significantly increased compared to a previous study using the same questionnaire. Furthermore, the participants who had less trust in media and policymakers were more prone to mental health problems. Therefore, it can be concluded that supporting people in these life-threatening pandemic crises is of great importance, so the policy maker…
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Mental health status during Covid-19 pandemic in Fars Province, Iran: Timely measures
The present study revealed that the number of those people with suspected poor mental health in Fars province significantly increased compared to a previous study using the same questionnaire. Furthermore, the participants who had less trust in media and policymakers were more prone to mental health problems. Therefore, it can be concluded that supporting people in these life-threatening pandemic crises is of great importance, so the policy maker…
Happiness in marginalized populations: A community–based study in South Central Iran
Background Happiness has multiple levels and determinants in different communities, cultures, and social groups. The current study aimed to investigate happiness and its main determinants in slums in south central Iran. Methods This community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of adults at least 18 years of age living in the biggest slum area in Shiraz, south central Iran. To determine levels of happiness, participa…
The effect of risk communication on preventive and protective Behaviours during the Covid-19 outbreak: Mediating role of risk perception
The study findings have remarkable implications for informing future communications as well as interventions during this ongoing outbreak and subsequent national risk events
Expectations of citizens from the government in response to Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Iran
Our findings revealed that people expect the government and other responsible institutions to minimize the burden of this pandemic through adopting effective policies. Also, they could help policy-makers become aware of the expectations of people and develop better strategies
Public sphere attitudes towards the rumor sources of the Covid-19 pandemic: Evidence from community perceptions in Iran
Although findings were achieved during the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the authorities immediately introduced the national media as a reliable news resource, which allowed both media and its journalists to reduce the gap between themselves and the public sphere. It was suggested that social networks and foreign media be more accountable in pandemics
Setting research priorities to achieve long-term national road safety goals in Iran
The top 20 research questions in the area of RTCs in Iran were determined by experts. The majority of these RQs were related to "road safety management". The results of this study may contribute to the optimal use of resources in achieving long-term goals in the prevention and control of road traffic crashes and its related injuries. Considering these RQs as research investment options will improve the current status of Road Traffic Injuries (RTI…
Complementary and alternative medicine use among people living with HIV in Shiraz, Southern Iran
Background Living with HIV requires lifelong care to support engagement with and adherence to antiretroviral therapy. The Middle East and North Africa region provides access to ART, but research is lacking on the lived-experiences of people living with HIV. Globally, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasingly used by patients who need support alongside receiving medical treatment for chronic conditions. This study aims to examin…
Financing of health services for undocumented immigrants in Iran: Common challenges and potential solutions
INTRODUCTION: Iran is host to one of the largest urban refugee populations worldwide, about two million of whom are undocumented immigrants (UIs). UIs are not eligible to enroll in the Iranian health insurance scheme and have to pay out-of-pocket to access most health services. This increases the likelihood that they will delay or defer seeking care, or incur substantial costs if they do seek care, resulting in worse health outcomes. This study a…
The Covid-19 Pandemic, Socioeconomic Effects, and Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: A Population-Based Cohort Study in 2020, Iran
Objectives. To investigate the prevalence, pattern, and socioeconomic risk factors of intimate partner violence (IPV) before and 6 months after the pandemic onset among a cohort of Iranian women. Methods. We conducted a population-based IPV survey among 2502 partnered Iranian women aged 18 to 60 years before (n = 2502) and 6 months after (n=2116) the pandemic’s onset. We estimated prevalence and incidence of psychological, physical, and sexual IP…
Psychological strains after the crisis: Evaluating separation anxiety among Iranian children and adolescents in the post-Covid-19 era
The objective of this study was to specifically investigate Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD), as one of the noteworthy disorders within the spectrum of anxiety disorders, among children and adolescents, after overcoming the crises caused by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Efforts were also made to identify socio-demographic factors that could be associated with changes in SAD level and also to assess the effect of different con…
The spectrum of somatic and psychological distress: A novel cross-disciplinary analysis of medical and non-medical students in the academic landscape
OBJECTIVE: Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental health condition characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms that causes significant distress and impairs functioning. University students frequently experience SSD, which can undermine academic performance and well-being. We compared the screening-based prevalence of probable SSD and somatic symptom burden between medical and non-medical university students. METHODS: In this cros…
Medicine (8 works) · Public health (6 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (5 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Pandemic (5 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (4 works) · Disease (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Biostatistics (3 works) · Demography (3 works)