Shirin Shahbazi Sighaldeh
Biographic Data
| ID | 7752863 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Shirin Shahbazi Sighaldeh |
| GIVEN NAMES | Shirin Shahbazi |
| FAMILY NAME | Sighaldeh |
| SIGNATURE | SIGHALDEH S S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tehran University of Medical Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4043-923X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Bridging the gap in pre-hospital maternity care
INTRODUCTION: Pre-hospital obstetric emergencies are unpredictable and time-sensitive, requiring competent and well-trained emergency personnel. Limited preparedness in managing such events can lead to preventable maternal and neonatal complications. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and clinical skills of pre-hospital emergency personnel in providing obstetric services, offering an integrated overview of the current state at the Tehr…
Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess women’s hookah smoking
Hookah smoking is a major concern worldwide, especially in Eastern Mediterranean countries. In this study, we aimed to develop and psychometrically test the factors underlying hookah smoking among women. We conducted both qualitative and quantitative phases between 2019 and 2022. The study sample comprised women who smoked hookah and were visiting health centers in Bandar Abbas. The primary questionnaire items were developed based on the findings…
The effectiveness of a theory -based health education program on waterpipe smoking cessation in Iran
The educational intervention positively affected WT smoking reduction and cessation in women through influencing the ETPB constructs. It is strongly recommended to design theory-based interventions beyond the individual level with an emphasis on interpersonal relationships to facilitate WT cessation as far as possible
Covid-19 and hookah smoking cessation among women in Southern Iran
Hookah smoking does not only transmit COVID-19 but also intensifies the symptoms of the disease. Thus, the present research aimed to explore the association between COVID-19 and hookah cessation among female smokers. The institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted nine months after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Face-to-face interviews were held between November 2020 and January 2021 to explore the pattern of hookah smoking among…
The effect of price on cigarette consumption, distribution, and sale in Tehran
Our findings highlight two important aspects concerning cigarette pricing in Iran. First is the change in the type of purchase from the whole box of cigarettes to the single stick cigarette or swapping to less expensive cigarettes. Second, increase in cigarette price (either through taxing or regular increases) could be offset by flooding smuggled cigarettes into the market. Therefore, in addition to raising cigarette prices, reducing cigarette c…
A qualitative exploration of the factors associated with initiation to methamphetamine use in Iran
The results indicated that crystal is mostly abused to opium rehabilitation. The lack of awareness and misconceptions about this substance can lead people to crystal use. Therefore, designing public health interventions to increase awareness about negative consequences of crystal use is fundamental to prevent people from abusing it. We suggest designing public health program to promote awareness about health risks of crystal and modifying related…
Development and psychometric properties of the Hookah Smoking Initiation for Women Questionnaire (Hiwq)
The aims of this study were to design the Hookah Smoking Initiation for Women Questionnaire (HIWQ) and determine its psychometric properties. This was a sequential exploratory mixed-methods design consisting of qualitative and quantitative phases. This study was conducted from August 2012 to July 2013 in Tehran. In the qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews were held with 36 Iranian women for developing a preliminary item pool. Consequentl…
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Development and psychometric properties of the Hookah Smoking Initiation for Women Questionnaire (Hiwq)
The aims of this study were to design the Hookah Smoking Initiation for Women Questionnaire (HIWQ) and determine its psychometric properties. This was a sequential exploratory mixed-methods design consisting of qualitative and quantitative phases. This study was conducted from August 2012 to July 2013 in Tehran. In the qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews were held with 36 Iranian women for developing a preliminary item pool. Consequentl…
A qualitative exploration of the factors associated with initiation to methamphetamine use in Iran
The results indicated that crystal is mostly abused to opium rehabilitation. The lack of awareness and misconceptions about this substance can lead people to crystal use. Therefore, designing public health interventions to increase awareness about negative consequences of crystal use is fundamental to prevent people from abusing it. We suggest designing public health program to promote awareness about health risks of crystal and modifying related…
The effect of price on cigarette consumption, distribution, and sale in Tehran
Our findings highlight two important aspects concerning cigarette pricing in Iran. First is the change in the type of purchase from the whole box of cigarettes to the single stick cigarette or swapping to less expensive cigarettes. Second, increase in cigarette price (either through taxing or regular increases) could be offset by flooding smuggled cigarettes into the market. Therefore, in addition to raising cigarette prices, reducing cigarette c…
Covid-19 and hookah smoking cessation among women in Southern Iran
Hookah smoking does not only transmit COVID-19 but also intensifies the symptoms of the disease. Thus, the present research aimed to explore the association between COVID-19 and hookah cessation among female smokers. The institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted nine months after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Face-to-face interviews were held between November 2020 and January 2021 to explore the pattern of hookah smoking among…
The effectiveness of a theory -based health education program on waterpipe smoking cessation in Iran
The educational intervention positively affected WT smoking reduction and cessation in women through influencing the ETPB constructs. It is strongly recommended to design theory-based interventions beyond the individual level with an emphasis on interpersonal relationships to facilitate WT cessation as far as possible
Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess women’s hookah smoking
Hookah smoking is a major concern worldwide, especially in Eastern Mediterranean countries. In this study, we aimed to develop and psychometrically test the factors underlying hookah smoking among women. We conducted both qualitative and quantitative phases between 2019 and 2022. The study sample comprised women who smoked hookah and were visiting health centers in Bandar Abbas. The primary questionnaire items were developed based on the findings…
Bridging the gap in pre-hospital maternity care
INTRODUCTION: Pre-hospital obstetric emergencies are unpredictable and time-sensitive, requiring competent and well-trained emergency personnel. Limited preparedness in managing such events can lead to preventable maternal and neonatal complications. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and clinical skills of pre-hospital emergency personnel in providing obstetric services, offering an integrated overview of the current state at the Tehr…
Medicine (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Biostatistics (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (3 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Epidemiology (2 works)