Masoud Vaezghasemi
Biographic Data
| ID | 6169300 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Masoud Vaezghasemi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Masoud |
| FAMILY NAME | Vaezghasemi |
| SIGNATURE | VAEZGHASEMI M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Umeå University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0791-0256 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 17 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Maternal social networks and child nutrition in Belagavi, India
BACKGROUND: Strengthening mothers' social networks can help address child malnutrition and improve health outcomes. This is important in Belagavi district, India, where undernutrition and anaemia remain prevalent among children under five. However, social networks may also have unintended negative influences on child health, depending on their structure and the information and support they provide. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the association b…
Dietary pattern among seasonal agricultural migrant workers from African countries in Spain
Objective: The Spanish agricultural sector depends on seasonal agricultural migrant workers. This study aimed to examine the associations among dietary patterns, sociodemographic factors and food security among seasonal agricultural workers. Design: A cross-sectional multicentre study. The dietary pattern was evaluated according to the Spanish Society of Community Nutrition recommendations for the adult population. Descriptive analysis was disagg…
‘Too much, too little’ – heat wave impact during pregnancy and the need for adaptation measures
The balls are rolling for climate change, with increasing vulnerability to women and children related to climate extreme events. Recent evidence has shown that acute exposure to heat wave during pregnancy can be associated with adverse health outcomes in childhood, with the risk being significantly higher among socially disadvantaged population, despite their lack of contribution to global carbon dioxide emissions and the rising global ambient te…
Unequal distributional change in body mass index among pre-pregnant women and their male partners in northern Sweden
The study revealed weight gain inequalities, with higher BMI segments experiencing a disproportionately higher rise compared to others. Identifying high-risk groups in vulnerable settings will better equip decision-makers to design and implement targeted intervention strategies to reduce overweight and obesity
Social inequalities in social-emotional problems among preschool children
BACKGROUND: Social-emotional ability is important for overall health and wellbeing in early childhood. Recognizing preschool children in need of extra support, especially those living in unfavourable conditions, can have immediate positive effects on their health and benefit their wellbeing in the long-term. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to investigate whether there are social inequalities in preschool children's social-emotional problems,…
Multifaceted determinants of social-emotional problems in preschool children in Sweden
Social-emotional problems occurring early in life can place children at future risk of adverse health, social and economic outcomes. Determinants of social-emotional problems are multi-layered and originate from different contexts surrounding children, though few studies consider them simultaneously. We adopted a holistic approach by using Bronfenbrenner's process-person-context-time model as a structuring device. We aimed to assess what characte…
Explaining gender inequalities in overweight people
We found a considerable gender inequality in overweight between men and women. The findings highlight that future overweight prevention initiatives would benefit from targeting the uncovered contributing factors to reduce gender inequalities in overweight people
Abnormal birth weights for gestational age in relation to maternal characteristics in Sweden
The main findings suggest that multiparity, maternal pre-pregnancy overweight and obesity are strong determinants for LGA babies. Public health interventions should address modifiable risk factors, especially maternal overweight and obesity. These findings suggest that overweight and obesity is an emerging public health threat for newborn health. This might also result in the intergenerational transfer of overweight and obesity. These are importa…
Social-Emotional Problems Among 3-Year-Olds Are Associated With an Unhealthy Lifestyle
Introduction: Little attention has been paid to the association between preschool children's social-emotional problems and lifestyle at the population level. Objective: This study aimed to overcome this knowledge gap by investigating to what extent children's social-emotional problems are associated with their lifestyle and if there are any gender differences. Methods: This cross-sectional, population-based study used data from the regional Salut…
Concerned and conscious, but defenceless - the intersection of gender and generation in child malnutrition in Indonesia
Background: Several studies in Indonesia have shown the protective effect of women-headed households on the double burden of malnutrition (coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition in a household). Many other studies have presented a positive impact on children’s health and conditions when women are educated, have higher social capital and have control of income and its intra-household allocation. However, how women’s status affects the nut…
Decomposition of income-related inequality in upper secondary school completion in Sweden by mental health, family conditions and contextual characteristics
Our results highlighted substantial income-related inequality in upper secondary school incompletion concentrated among the poor in the Swedish setting. Apart from family level characteristics, which explained a large portion of the inequalities, mental health problems appeared to be of particular importance as they represent a central target for both increasing the population average in upper secondary school completion and for reducing the gap …
Health effects of dietary risks in 195 countries, 1990–2017
BACKGROUND: Suboptimal diet is an important preventable risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs); however, its impact on the burden of NCDs has not been systematically evaluated. This study aimed to evaluate the consumption of major foods and nutrients across 195 countries and to quantify the impact of their suboptimal intake on NCD mortality and morbidity. METHODS: By use of a comparative risk assessment approach, we estimated the propor…
Intimate partner violence against women in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women has been recognised as a public health problem with far-reaching consequences for the physical, reproductive, and mental health of women. The ecological framework portrays intimate partner violence as a multifaceted phenomenon, demonstrating the interplay of factors at different levels: individual, community, and the larger society. The present study examined the effect of individual- and …
Global, regional, national, and selected subnational levels of stillbirths, neonatal, infant, and under-5 mortality, 1980–2015
BACKGROUND: Established in 2000, Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG4) catalysed extraordinary political, financial, and social commitments to reduce under-5 mortality by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015. At the country level, the pace of progress in improving child survival has varied markedly, highlighting a crucial need to further examine potential drivers of accelerated or slowed decreases in child mortality. The Global Burden of Disease 2015 …
Inter-individual inequality in BMI
Widening inequalities in mean Body Mass Index (BMI) between social and economic groups are well documented. However, whether changes in mean BMI are followed by changes in dispersion (or variance) and whether these inequalities are also occurring within social groups or across individuals remain understudied. In addition, a substantial body of literature exists on the global increase in mean BMI and prevalence of overweight and obesity. However, …
Households, the omitted level in contextual analysis
Estimating the relative importance of multiple social settings allows us to better understand and unpack the variation in clustered or hieratical data in order to make valid and robust inferences. Our findings will help direct investment of limited public health resources to the appropriate context in order to reduce health risk (variation in BMI) and promote population health
Inequality in disability-free life expectancies among older men and women in six countries with developing economies
BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether the increase in life expectancy (LE) globally is coupled with a postponement of morbidity and disability. Evidence on trends and determinants of disability-free life expectancies (DFLEs) are available in high-income countries but less in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study examines the levels of and inequalities in LE, disability and DFLE between men and women across different age groups aged 50 y…
Inequality in disability-free life expectancies among older men and women in six countries with developing economies
BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether the increase in life expectancy (LE) globally is coupled with a postponement of morbidity and disability. Evidence on trends and determinants of disability-free life expectancies (DFLEs) are available in high-income countries but less in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study examines the levels of and inequalities in LE, disability and DFLE between men and women across different age groups aged 50 y…
Global, regional, national, and selected subnational levels of stillbirths, neonatal, infant, and under-5 mortality, 1980–2015
BACKGROUND: Established in 2000, Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG4) catalysed extraordinary political, financial, and social commitments to reduce under-5 mortality by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015. At the country level, the pace of progress in improving child survival has varied markedly, highlighting a crucial need to further examine potential drivers of accelerated or slowed decreases in child mortality. The Global Burden of Disease 2015 …
Inter-individual inequality in BMI
Widening inequalities in mean Body Mass Index (BMI) between social and economic groups are well documented. However, whether changes in mean BMI are followed by changes in dispersion (or variance) and whether these inequalities are also occurring within social groups or across individuals remain understudied. In addition, a substantial body of literature exists on the global increase in mean BMI and prevalence of overweight and obesity. However, …
Households, the omitted level in contextual analysis
Estimating the relative importance of multiple social settings allows us to better understand and unpack the variation in clustered or hieratical data in order to make valid and robust inferences. Our findings will help direct investment of limited public health resources to the appropriate context in order to reduce health risk (variation in BMI) and promote population health
Inequality in disability-free life expectancies among older men and women in six countries with developing economies
BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether the increase in life expectancy (LE) globally is coupled with a postponement of morbidity and disability. Evidence on trends and determinants of disability-free life expectancies (DFLEs) are available in high-income countries but less in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study examines the levels of and inequalities in LE, disability and DFLE between men and women across different age groups aged 50 y…
Intimate partner violence against women in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women has been recognised as a public health problem with far-reaching consequences for the physical, reproductive, and mental health of women. The ecological framework portrays intimate partner violence as a multifaceted phenomenon, demonstrating the interplay of factors at different levels: individual, community, and the larger society. The present study examined the effect of individual- and …
Health effects of dietary risks in 195 countries, 1990–2017
BACKGROUND: Suboptimal diet is an important preventable risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs); however, its impact on the burden of NCDs has not been systematically evaluated. This study aimed to evaluate the consumption of major foods and nutrients across 195 countries and to quantify the impact of their suboptimal intake on NCD mortality and morbidity. METHODS: By use of a comparative risk assessment approach, we estimated the propor…
Concerned and conscious, but defenceless - the intersection of gender and generation in child malnutrition in Indonesia
Background: Several studies in Indonesia have shown the protective effect of women-headed households on the double burden of malnutrition (coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition in a household). Many other studies have presented a positive impact on children’s health and conditions when women are educated, have higher social capital and have control of income and its intra-household allocation. However, how women’s status affects the nut…
Decomposition of income-related inequality in upper secondary school completion in Sweden by mental health, family conditions and contextual characteristics
Our results highlighted substantial income-related inequality in upper secondary school incompletion concentrated among the poor in the Swedish setting. Apart from family level characteristics, which explained a large portion of the inequalities, mental health problems appeared to be of particular importance as they represent a central target for both increasing the population average in upper secondary school completion and for reducing the gap …
Social-Emotional Problems Among 3-Year-Olds Are Associated With an Unhealthy Lifestyle
Introduction: Little attention has been paid to the association between preschool children's social-emotional problems and lifestyle at the population level. Objective: This study aimed to overcome this knowledge gap by investigating to what extent children's social-emotional problems are associated with their lifestyle and if there are any gender differences. Methods: This cross-sectional, population-based study used data from the regional Salut…
Social inequalities in social-emotional problems among preschool children
BACKGROUND: Social-emotional ability is important for overall health and wellbeing in early childhood. Recognizing preschool children in need of extra support, especially those living in unfavourable conditions, can have immediate positive effects on their health and benefit their wellbeing in the long-term. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to investigate whether there are social inequalities in preschool children's social-emotional problems,…
Multifaceted determinants of social-emotional problems in preschool children in Sweden
Social-emotional problems occurring early in life can place children at future risk of adverse health, social and economic outcomes. Determinants of social-emotional problems are multi-layered and originate from different contexts surrounding children, though few studies consider them simultaneously. We adopted a holistic approach by using Bronfenbrenner's process-person-context-time model as a structuring device. We aimed to assess what characte…
Explaining gender inequalities in overweight people
We found a considerable gender inequality in overweight between men and women. The findings highlight that future overweight prevention initiatives would benefit from targeting the uncovered contributing factors to reduce gender inequalities in overweight people
Abnormal birth weights for gestational age in relation to maternal characteristics in Sweden
The main findings suggest that multiparity, maternal pre-pregnancy overweight and obesity are strong determinants for LGA babies. Public health interventions should address modifiable risk factors, especially maternal overweight and obesity. These findings suggest that overweight and obesity is an emerging public health threat for newborn health. This might also result in the intergenerational transfer of overweight and obesity. These are importa…
‘Too much, too little’ – heat wave impact during pregnancy and the need for adaptation measures
The balls are rolling for climate change, with increasing vulnerability to women and children related to climate extreme events. Recent evidence has shown that acute exposure to heat wave during pregnancy can be associated with adverse health outcomes in childhood, with the risk being significantly higher among socially disadvantaged population, despite their lack of contribution to global carbon dioxide emissions and the rising global ambient te…
Unequal distributional change in body mass index among pre-pregnant women and their male partners in northern Sweden
The study revealed weight gain inequalities, with higher BMI segments experiencing a disproportionately higher rise compared to others. Identifying high-risk groups in vulnerable settings will better equip decision-makers to design and implement targeted intervention strategies to reduce overweight and obesity
Maternal social networks and child nutrition in Belagavi, India
BACKGROUND: Strengthening mothers' social networks can help address child malnutrition and improve health outcomes. This is important in Belagavi district, India, where undernutrition and anaemia remain prevalent among children under five. However, social networks may also have unintended negative influences on child health, depending on their structure and the information and support they provide. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the association b…
Dietary pattern among seasonal agricultural migrant workers from African countries in Spain
Objective: The Spanish agricultural sector depends on seasonal agricultural migrant workers. This study aimed to examine the associations among dietary patterns, sociodemographic factors and food security among seasonal agricultural workers. Design: A cross-sectional multicentre study. The dietary pattern was evaluated according to the Spanish Society of Community Nutrition recommendations for the adult population. Descriptive analysis was disagg…
Medicine (12 works) · Demography (11 works) · Population (11 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Demography (6 works) · Obesity (6 works) · Overweight (6 works) · Geography (5 works)