Rahim Khodayari‐Zarnaq
Biographic Data
| ID | 7747909 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rahim Khodayari‐Zarnaq |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rahim |
| FAMILY NAME | Khodayari‐Zarnaq |
| SIGNATURE | ZARNAQ R K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tabriz University of Medical Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1626-4505 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Developing a Policy Package for Salt Reduction in Iranian Population
Introduction The level of salt intake among the Iranian population remains considerably above the recommended limits. This exploratory, qualitative, and applied study adopts a prospective policy analysis framework to develop an evidence-based policy package to reduce salt consumption. Methods Employing a multi-method research design within a policy analysis framework, this study is carried out in four phases. Initially, a thorough literature revi…
Cash transfer program on pregnancy outcomes and infant growth in deprived pregnant and lactating mothers in iran
Implementing a cash transfer program can lead to improved weight gain during pregnancy, more appropriate birth weights for infants, and better weight gain at 2 months. Given the positive impact of cash transfer programs on maternal and child health indicators, further studies are needed to address the challenges faced by these support programs
Medical Tourism Attribute Competitiveness
This study aimed to analyze the performance of medical tourism in Iran using importance–performance analysis (IPA). In this cross‐sectional study, five hundred ninety‐six medical tourists from West Asian countries (Iraq, Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Syria, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen) referring to health centers to receive medical services in Iran in 2020 were recruited. A standard IPA questionnaire was used for data colle…
Role of non-governmental organizations in moving toward universal health coverage
Background: Delivering essential health services through non-governmental organizations (NGOs) could facilitate moving toward universal health coverage (UHC), especially in low- and middle-income countries. This study investigates the viewpoints of Iranian health system experts and executive stakeholders on the role of NGOs in moving toward UHC. Method: We conducted 33 semi-structured interviews with health policymakers, NGO representatives at th…
The Comparison of China and Iran Response to Covd-19 Pandemic
Currently, despite the change in the course of diseases, attention to infectious diseases and their integration has decreased. The prevalence of remerging infectious diseases has led to the need for appropriate preparation programs. There are still problems in controlling infectious diseases with the outbreak of coronavirus. The outbreak of the disease affected many countries in a short period. Therefore, by examining the actions of the two count…
Identifying contextual effective factors on total fertility rate decline in Iran
Challenges of hospital ethics committees
Medical ethics committees play an important role in examining and resolving ethical problems in hospitals by developing ethical guidelines and making ethical decisions. This study aimed at investigating the challenges that these committees typically face. This qualitative phenomenological study was conducted in 2020. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with purposive sampling and participation of 19 ethics committees’ members in…
Adherence to the new policy framework of the World Cancer Research Fund International in developing a policy package for the prevention of gastrointestinal cancers in Iran
BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal cancers in Iran are among the major non-communicable diseases with a considerable burden on the health system. Changes in lifestyles as well as environmental factors have resulted in the emergence of these cancers. OBJECTIVE: To elicit and quantitatively verify experts' opinions regarding the potential public health impact, feasibility, economic impact, and budgetary impact of gastrointestinal cancer prevention polici…
Stakeholders perspectives of barriers and facilitators of childhood obesity prevention policies in Iran
The existence of significant barriers at all three levels and especially at the structural level were among the concerns of stakeholders
Agenda-setting of tobacco control policy in Iran
The tobacco control agenda-setting process in Iran was broadly consistent with MSF. The FCTC strengthened the comprehensive plan for national control of tobacco as a policy stream. However, there are several challenges in developing effective policies for tobacco control in the Iranian setting
Forgone care in patients with type 2 diabetes
The results showed that, despite the implementation of the Islamic Republic of Iran on a fast-track to beating non-communicable diseases (IraPEN), a considerable number of patients with type2 diabetes had a history of forgoing care, and the most important reasons for forgoing care were related to the financial pressure and dissatisfaction with the quality of care. Therefore, not only more financial support programs should be carried out, but the …
Preventive Community-Based Strategies of Cardiovascular Diseases in Iran
BACKGROUND: Community-based strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, are of great importance. AIMS: This study aimed to formulate a policy brief to identify and prioritize community-based strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease in Iran. METHODS: This multi-method study was conducted over three phases. In the first phase, rapid review, community-based strategies which mentioned to people's par…
Barriers to the development of medical tourism in East Azerbaijan province, Iran
Barriers to the development of medical tourism in East Azerbaijan province, Iran
Preventive Community-Based Strategies of Cardiovascular Diseases in Iran
BACKGROUND: Community-based strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, are of great importance. AIMS: This study aimed to formulate a policy brief to identify and prioritize community-based strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease in Iran. METHODS: This multi-method study was conducted over three phases. In the first phase, rapid review, community-based strategies which mentioned to people's par…
Adherence to the new policy framework of the World Cancer Research Fund International in developing a policy package for the prevention of gastrointestinal cancers in Iran
BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal cancers in Iran are among the major non-communicable diseases with a considerable burden on the health system. Changes in lifestyles as well as environmental factors have resulted in the emergence of these cancers. OBJECTIVE: To elicit and quantitatively verify experts' opinions regarding the potential public health impact, feasibility, economic impact, and budgetary impact of gastrointestinal cancer prevention polici…
Stakeholders perspectives of barriers and facilitators of childhood obesity prevention policies in Iran
The existence of significant barriers at all three levels and especially at the structural level were among the concerns of stakeholders
Agenda-setting of tobacco control policy in Iran
The tobacco control agenda-setting process in Iran was broadly consistent with MSF. The FCTC strengthened the comprehensive plan for national control of tobacco as a policy stream. However, there are several challenges in developing effective policies for tobacco control in the Iranian setting
Forgone care in patients with type 2 diabetes
The results showed that, despite the implementation of the Islamic Republic of Iran on a fast-track to beating non-communicable diseases (IraPEN), a considerable number of patients with type2 diabetes had a history of forgoing care, and the most important reasons for forgoing care were related to the financial pressure and dissatisfaction with the quality of care. Therefore, not only more financial support programs should be carried out, but the …
Role of non-governmental organizations in moving toward universal health coverage
Background: Delivering essential health services through non-governmental organizations (NGOs) could facilitate moving toward universal health coverage (UHC), especially in low- and middle-income countries. This study investigates the viewpoints of Iranian health system experts and executive stakeholders on the role of NGOs in moving toward UHC. Method: We conducted 33 semi-structured interviews with health policymakers, NGO representatives at th…
The Comparison of China and Iran Response to Covd-19 Pandemic
Currently, despite the change in the course of diseases, attention to infectious diseases and their integration has decreased. The prevalence of remerging infectious diseases has led to the need for appropriate preparation programs. There are still problems in controlling infectious diseases with the outbreak of coronavirus. The outbreak of the disease affected many countries in a short period. Therefore, by examining the actions of the two count…
Identifying contextual effective factors on total fertility rate decline in Iran
Challenges of hospital ethics committees
Medical ethics committees play an important role in examining and resolving ethical problems in hospitals by developing ethical guidelines and making ethical decisions. This study aimed at investigating the challenges that these committees typically face. This qualitative phenomenological study was conducted in 2020. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with purposive sampling and participation of 19 ethics committees’ members in…
Medical Tourism Attribute Competitiveness
This study aimed to analyze the performance of medical tourism in Iran using importance–performance analysis (IPA). In this cross‐sectional study, five hundred ninety‐six medical tourists from West Asian countries (Iraq, Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Syria, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen) referring to health centers to receive medical services in Iran in 2020 were recruited. A standard IPA questionnaire was used for data colle…
Cash transfer program on pregnancy outcomes and infant growth in deprived pregnant and lactating mothers in iran
Implementing a cash transfer program can lead to improved weight gain during pregnancy, more appropriate birth weights for infants, and better weight gain at 2 months. Given the positive impact of cash transfer programs on maternal and child health indicators, further studies are needed to address the challenges faced by these support programs
Developing a Policy Package for Salt Reduction in Iranian Population
Introduction The level of salt intake among the Iranian population remains considerably above the recommended limits. This exploratory, qualitative, and applied study adopts a prospective policy analysis framework to develop an evidence-based policy package to reduce salt consumption. Methods Employing a multi-method research design within a policy analysis framework, this study is carried out in four phases. Initially, a thorough literature revi…
Medicine (9 works) · Economic growth (5 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works) · Biostatistics (4 works) · Business (4 works) · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Public health (4 works)