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MEJFM Summary Sheet

DOI: 10.5742

January 2018
Volume 16 Issue 1

[full journal pdf]

Hyperlipoproteinemias may actually be acute phase reactants in the plasma
Mehmet Rami Helvaci , Orhan Ayyildiz, Mehmet Gundogdu, Yusuf Aydin, Abdulrazak Abyad,
Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93189

Vasa previa, does Doppler ultrasonography influence the outcome
Atyaf Hasan M, Al-Quraan Ghassan, Tayseer Rimawi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93190

Association of CVS and amniocentesis for Down syndrome with fetal loss
Sara Masihi, Nahid Shahbazian, Mojgan Barati, Mahsa Ghasemzadeh
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93191

Interaction of GCKR, MLXIPL and FADS genes polymorphisms with obesity in the occurrence of childhood metabolic syndrome
Silva Hovsepian, Shaghayegh Haghjooy Javanmard, Marjan Mansourian, Mohamadhasan Tajadini, Mahin Hashemipour, Roya Kelishadi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93192

Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Children and Adolescents Referred to Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic
Mohammad Emami, Mehryar Soleimani, Mohsen Karami, Farivar Lahiji, Arash Maleki
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93193

Effectiveness of Self-awareness based Individual counseling on self-awareness of women in reproductive age
Tayebe Ziaei, Marzieh Gorzin, Masumeh Rezaei Aval, Naser Behnampour
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93194

The Effect of Muscle Relaxation on Dialysis Adequacy in Hemodialysis Patients
Fateme Biabani, Jahanshir Tavakolizadeh, Mahdi Basiri-Moghadam, Mojtaba Kianmehr, Zahra Moradi, Tahereh Baloochi Beydokhti
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93195

Assessing the effect of warming up the patient with forced air on the body central temperature during general anesthesia in patients aged 20-70 years under eye surgery in Farabi Hospital
Anahide Maleki, Alireza Ebrahim Soltani, Mehrdad Goudarzi, Ebrahim Esbahbodi, Alireza Takzare, Ashkan Taghi Zadeh, Mohammad Moadabi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93196

Translation and Validation of the Persian Version of the Perinatal Grief Scale in Iranian Mothers with an Experience of Pregnancy Loss
Saeedeh Siadatnezhad, Tayebeh Ziaei, Elham Khoori, Mohammad Ali Vakili, Judith Lasker
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93197

Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises on Urinary Incontinence and Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Forough Rafii, Moosa Sajjadi, Habib Shareinia, Payam Sarraf, Mahnaz Seyedalshohahadaee
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93199

Frequency of Vaginal Delivery in Women with Previous Cesarean Section: A Single Referral Center Experience
Ghobad Heidari, Nazanin Malek-Sadeghi, Elham Sheikhi, Hossein Elyasi, Hadis Rahimi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93200

Motivational Interviewing as Group Therapy for Glycemic Control and Treatment Satisfaction of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Saeed Momtazi, Chiman Salimi, Saeedeh Zenouzian, Maryam Jameh Shourani,
Cristine Urquhart
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93202

Evaluation of clinical features and 5 year survival rate of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix
Mojgan Karimi-zarchi, Rezvan Tayebati, Masoud Shabani, Maedeh Sharghi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93201


Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction in Diagnosis of Pneumocystis Pneumonia
Mohsen Meidani, Azar Baradaran, Nooshin Afsharmoghadam, Farzin Ghiasi, Emad Fayyazi, Marzieh Pozveh
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93203

Effect of MRI on Vital Signs of Patients
Mojtaba Kianmehr, Shahriar Basiri-Moghaddam, Alireza Mahmoudabadi, Zohreh Rezaeinejad
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93198

Tendency to Rhinoplasty in University Students Based on the Level of Self-Esteem and Body Image Concern
Leila Zeinivand Moghadam, Mohammad Sadegh Abed Zadeh Zavareh, Mohsen Jalilian, Morteza Mansourian, Mohammad Bazyar, Neda Mokhtari, Amin Mirzaei
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93205

Patients' perspective on observing the rights of intensive care units patients in teaching hospitals affiliated with Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Iran in 2015-16
Payam Mohammadi, Nadereh Naderiravesh, Fariba Borhani, Maliheh Nasiri, Zahra Safavi Bayat
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93206

Prevalence of Cutaneous Fungal Infections among Patients Referred to Mycology Laboratory of Toba Clinic in Sari, Iran: A Retrospective Study from 2009 to 2014
Mohamad Reza Nazer, Bahareh Golpour, Mahdi Babaei Hatkehlouei, Masoud Golpour
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93213

Self-compassion, mental health and work ethics: mediating role of self-compassion in the correlation between work stress and mental health
Nima Ghorbani, Reza Pourhosein, Saeedeh Armita Ghobadi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93209

Investigating the delivery type among primiparous women in Bandar Abbas according to the Health Belief Model
Ali Safari-Moradabadi, Mitra Mehraban, Azin Alavi, Asyeh Pormehr-Yabandeh, Taha Ghiaspour,
Sakineh Dadipoor
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93214

Relationship between Health Literacy and Life Style of Women in Khomeinishahr, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study
Fereshteh Keikhaei, Sakineh Rakhshanderou, Maryam Amidi Mazaheri, Mohtasham Ghaffari
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93207

Risk Factors of Peptic Ulcer Disease in Khorramabad city, Southwest of Iran: A Case Control Study
Kourosh Ghanadi, Khatereh Anbari
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93215

Evaluation of the Obesity Contributing Factors in first grade elementary school students from Sari, North of Iran
Melody Omraninava, Afsaneh Fendereski, Amin Darrudi, Faeze Zabihi, Niloufar Feizi,
Sajede Ghoroghi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93210

Study the effect of Quality of Life Improvement on Self-Esteem in Patients with Hemodialysis
Somayeh Soltani-Nejad, Maryam Zeighami
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93212

The effectiveness of empowerment of couples group therapy on marital satisfaction
Zahra Farahzadi, Zeinab Tasharrofi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93204

Effectiveness of schema therapy on body-image, self-concept, maladaptive schemas in patients with body dysmorphic disorder
Ayeh Pondehnezhadan, Reza Johari Fard
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93211

The comparison between early maladaptive schemas and dysfunctional attitudes and coping strategies in people with Body dysmorphic disorder and healthy people
Maryam Akbari Dehbaneh, Seyed Abdolmajid Bahrainian
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93208

Studying the Correlation between Androgen Receptor (AR) Expression and Prognostic Factors in Invasive Breast Carcinoma
Sara Safi, Hasan Ehteram, Alireza Moraveji, Tahere Khamechian, Soheila Nadermohammadi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93216

Comparison of resistance index and peak systolic velocity of fetal middle cerebral artery between normal and fetuses with mutated beta-thalassemia gene
Nazanin Farshchian, Elham Shobeiri, Farhad Naleini, Hamidreza Ariafar, Parisa Bahrami Kamangar
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93217

Biological Dosimetry Method: a Probable way for Measuring Percent Depth Dose
Mohammad Mehdi Abtahi, Mahmood Reza Aghamiri, Masoumeh Yadolahi, Aziz Mahmoodzade
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93218

The comparative effects of chamomile's hydro alcoholic extract and imipramine on decreasing depression in mice
Fateme Rahnavard, Mehrdad Modaresi, Hadi Farhadi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93219

The effect of the traditional medicine product "Milk-Cuscuta" on the skin hyperpigmentation in the patients with Melasma
Mahdis Mojtabaee, Roshanak Mokaberinejad, Maryam Hamzehlou, Masoumeh Rohani Nasab, Samira Adhami, Susan Farshi, Parvin Mansouri
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93220

The effect of a diet based on Iranian traditional (Persian) medicine versus a diet based on modern medicine on the birth weight of neonates with the history of asymmetric intrauterine growth restriction: a randomized clinical trial
Yalda Rumi, Gholamreza Mohammadi-Farsani, Seyed Mohammad Riahi, Shahrzad Hashemi -Dizaji, Mitra Mehrabani, Roshanak Mokaberinejad
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93221

The effectiveness of painting treatment on quality of life, hopefulness and happiness of hospitalized veterans
Hamideh Alboativi, Reza Johari Fard
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93222

The Effectiveness of Cognitive Self-Regulatory Education on Academic Burnout and Cognitive Dissonance and Academic Achievement of Elementary Students
Ensieh Khalaj, Azar Pakdaman Savoji
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93224

Effects of Applying Repeated Readings Method on Reading Fluency and Passage Comprehension of Slow Learners
Lama Bendak
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93226

How to develop a researchable question or a testable hypothesis
Mahsa Rezaeian, Maryam Rezaeian, Lesley Pocock, Mohsen Rezaeian
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93228

Examining the preferred learning styles (PLSs) of nursing and midwifery students of Urmia University of Medical Sciences
Khateteh Almasi, Solmaz Mansour Bavani, Yousef Mohammadpour
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93227

The Relationship Model between the Misconduct of Motivation Coaches of Elite Female Athletes
Leila Saffari, Mohammad Hossein Mohammad Mirza
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93225

Investigating the Role of Aerobic Exercise on Subjective Well-Being among High School Girls in Yasuj High School in 2017
Mehrabi Saadat, Amin Hossaini Motlagh
Ahmad Alamdari
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93223

Assessment of Concentration Changes and Temperature Effect on Total Volatile Organic Compound in the Air of Yasuj City in Iran
Sedighe Porkavosh, Hossein Marioryad, Arsalan Jamshidi, Seyed Abdolmohammad Sadat, Mohammad Mehdi Baneshi, Ali Mousavizadeh
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93229

Haemovigilance System Quality After Establishment of Patient's Safety Standards: Quality of Patient Identification, Blood Typing, and Transport and Conservation of Blood and Blood Components
Farin Razaghi Kashani, Masoumeh Kazemi Torki
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93230

Effect of Hybrid Aromatherapy on Sleep Quality of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Admitted to Cardiac Care Unit
Hossein Aalami, Hossein Mohammadzadeh Moghadam, Mahdi Basiri Moghaddam, Javad Bazeli
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93231

February 2018 - Volume 16, Issue 2
[pdf of the full issue]

Original Contribution/Clinical Investigation

Clinical inertia in glycemic control among a sample of patients with type 2 diabetes in Erbil City, Iraq
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93234
Rezan Jamal Ismael, Ali Shakir Dauod

Effectiveness of Self-Care Training Program based on Empowerment Model on Quality of Life among Hemodialysis Patients in the City of Sari, Iran
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93236
Sedigheh Verig Kazemi , Ghoncheh Raheb, Fardin Alipour, Samaneh Hosseinzadeh

Knowledge and Attitude towards Childhood Immunization among Parents in Al-Mukalla, Yemen
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93239
Fauzia Faraj Bamatraf, Mazin Ahmed Jawass

The pattern of antibiotic resistance of common bacteria causing nosocomial infections
Mojtaba Hedayat Yaghoobi, Mohammad Reza Arabestani, Pezhman Karami,
Azad Khaledi, Mohamad Ali Seifrabie, Omid Khiabanchian, Farshid Rahimi-Bashar

Inguinal hernia may not have a chronic low-grade inflammatory background on vascular endothelium
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93238
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Orhan Veli Ozkan, Seckin Akkucuk, Mustafa Yaprak, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock

Epidemiology, risk factors, and in-hospital outcome of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients younger than 40 years in Kermanshah, 2010-11
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93244
Mostafa Bahremand, Parisa Janjani1, Nahid Salehi

Evaluating Miscoding in the Codes Provided for Diagnostic and Surgical Tariffs
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93237
Soodeh Shahsavari, Ali Valinejadi, Ameneh Safari, Ramin Ceraghbaigi, Rohollah Mohammadi, Ali Godini, Rahman Setoodeh, Ali Mohammadi

Rehabilitation services difficulties perceived by Multiple sclerosis patients, their families and professionals in Iran: A qualitative study
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93235
Ozra Farmani, Mir Taher Mousavi, Masoomeh Maarefvand, Mohammad Kamali, Mostafa Eghlima, Hamid Reza Mokhtarinia

Evaluation of body mass index, abdominal fat and prevalence of hypertension among people 20 to 65 of Sabzevar city, Iran in 2016
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93245
Moeini Babak, Hazavehei Mohamad Mahdi, Mirmmosavi Seyed Jamal, Karimi Akram, Moghimbeigi Abbas, Delawari Heravi Maryam

Comparison of the Effects of Alfentanil and Remifentanil on QT Interval following Local Epinephrine Infiltration in Septoplasty under General Anesthesia
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93240
Mansoor Masjedi, Golnar Sabetian, Fatemeh Tubaei, M. Rakhshan, Hossein Haddad Bakhodaei

Comparison of the wrist acupuncture point P6 with pharmacological management to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients under laparotomy: a double blind study
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93242
Khoshraftar Ebrahim, Shoja Shapoor, Mehrabi Saadat, Bakhshaei Mohammad Hossein

The effect of Nitrous Oxide on post-operative gastric pain in Cataract Surgery under general anesthesia with laryngeal mask airway
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93241
Kazem Samadi, Seyed Ebrahim Sadeghi, Mehrara Zahmatkesh, Hossein Haddad Bakhodaei, Mahnaz Rakhshan

A study of evidence-based medicine knowledge and use in general practitioners working in Ahvaz hospitals in 2016
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93243
Ebrahim Naimi, Seyyed Hasan Faghihi, Elahe Piraee, Zahra Shahkolahi, Mehdi Jamshidi, Meysam Abshenas Jami

Population and Community Studies

Correlates of Cardiovascular Diseases-related Nutritional Behaviors among Women Using Health Belief Model: Research from Iran
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93246
Mohtasham Ghaffari1, Sakineh Rakhshanderou, Ali Safari-Moradabadi , Zeinab Asri

Newborn and sepsis: Overview of Neonates Diagnosed with Sepsis Hospitalized in the Shahid Madani Hospital of Kohrramabad, Iran, in 2014-2015
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93247
Seyedeh Fatemeh Ghasemi, Fatemeh Valizadeh, Mohammad Almasian, Heshmatolah Heydari[, Majid Firouzi

The First Digital Immunization Registry for Healthcare Workers in Iran
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93248
Faeze Ershadi, Nahid Hatam, Mehrdad Askarian, Charles John Palenik

Post-Exposure Procedures including Prophylaxis: First National Electronic Registry for Iran
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93249
Soheila Keshavarz, Nahid Hatam, Mehrdad Askarian, Charles John Palenik

Comparison of the Efficacy of Prednisolone and Dexamethazone on Reduction of Pain and Swelling after Impacted Mandibular Wisdom Teeth surgery
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93250
Ehsan Aliabadie, Mohammad Saleh Khaghani , Ashkan Izadi , Mohammad Hasani

Evaluation of the prevalence of prolonged QT syndrome in children with first unprovoked seizure
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93251
Parisa Katibeh, Soroor Inaloo, Pegah Katibeh, Mahnaz Rakhshan, Hossein Haddad Bakhodaei

Investigating the relationship between happiness and self-confidence with addiction recurrence in addicted people undergoing methadone treatment referred to addiction treatment centers of Zahedan city with an emphasis on the confounders of demographic variables and variables related to drug recurrence
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93252
Hossein Ansari, Alireza Ansari Moghaddam, Mehdi Mohammadi, Neda Mahdavifar

The knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about preservation of umbilical cord blood in public and private cord blood banks in referrers to the therapeutic and health centers affiliated to Abadan School of Medical Sciences
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93253
Shima Azadpour , Somayeh Igder, Parisa Rokhfiroz, Zahra Gorjian

Epidemiologic study of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Khorramshahr, Iran: 2008-2016
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93254
Ali Asghar ValiPourû, Pouran Morovatiû, Azimeh Karimianû, Mona Vafaee-Zadeû, Marzieh Ghassemi

Background Determinants of Physical Activity among Iranian Nurses: A Cross Sectional Study
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93255
Arsalan Ghaderi, Firoozeh Mostafavi, Behzad Mahaki, Erfan Sadeghi, Abdorrahim Afkhamzadeh, Yadolah Zarezadeh

Socio-Cognitive Determinants of Regular Physical Activity among College Students
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93256
Mehdi Mirzaei-Alavijeh, Ali Soroush, Mostafa Nasirzadeh, Naser Hatamzadeh, Fazel Zinat-Motlagh, Farzad Jalilian, Mohsen Mohammadi, Mohammad Mahboubi

Frequency of Suicide and its Related Factors in Patients Referring to Emergency Department of Hospitals of Abadan City in 2014.
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93257
Noorollah Tahery, Zahra Gorjian, Mohhamad Mahboubi, Mina Baghbani, Nahid Mahmoodi, Atefeh Zahedi, Farkhonde Hayati, Zeynab Namadmaliani Zadeh

Investigation of Self-care Behaviors and the Related Factors in the Older People with Diabetes Visiting Tehran Selected Hospitals in 2016
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93258
Elnaz BehrouziRad, Ali DarvishpoorKakhki, Fariba Bolourchi Fard

The Relationship between Emotion Regulation and Intuitive Eating in Young Women
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93259
Leila Shateri, Abbas Masjedi Arani, Hamid Shamsipour, Elnaz Mousavi, Leila Saleck

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Emotion Regulation Checklist
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93260
Fateme Aghaie Meybodi, Parvaneh Mohammadkhani, Abbas Pourshahbaz, Behrooz Dolatshahi

Clinical Research and Methods

Determination and comparison of miR135a in the serum between women with GDM, non-pregnant type 2 diabetes, healthy pregnant and control group.
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93267
Yousef Khazaei Monfared, Fatemeh Ghadimi, Farshad Foroughi, Maryam Honardoost, Sima Hashemipour, Fatemeh Sepidi, Mohamad Reza Sarookhani

The evaluation of the TGF-b1 and TbRII gene expression in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93262
Hamideh Aghaee Nezhad, Mohammad Hossein Mohammadi , Gholamreza Toogeh, Sina Salari, Mohammadreza Reza Khosravi, Fatemeh Mezginezhad, Mehdi Allahbakhshian Farsani

Transcription factors LEF1, PU.1 and IRF8 have decreased expression levels in majority of de novo acute myeloid leukemia patients
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93264
Fatemeh Salarpour, Kourosh Goudarzipour), Mohammad Hossein Mohammadi , Mohammadreza Reza Khosravi , Sara Faraahi , Mehdi Allahbakhshian Farsani

Comparing the efficacy of Dexeroyx (Osveral) and Deferoxamine (Desferal) in reducing serum ferritin level in patients with thalassemia major
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93265
Saeid Honarmand, Hourieh Ansari, Ali Hajigholami

Plasma ghrelin concentration and pepsinogen I/II ratio as non-invasive markers for upper gastrointestinal malignancy
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93266
Sattar Jafari, Minoosh Moghimi, Mahrang Hedaiaty, Shahrzad Shokoofi, Aiyoub Pezeshgi , Reza Eghdam Zamiri

The effects of group cognitive behavior therapy (GCBT) on suicidal thoughts in patients with major depression
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93293
Afrasiabifar Ardashir, Amir-Hossein Bayat, Hosseini Nazafarin, Amin Haghgoo

The effect of Hardiness on Personal and Social Adjustment of female-headed Households
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93294
Bahareh Davoudimoghaddam, Ghoncheh Raheb, Samaneh Hosseinzadeh, Robab Teymouri

Explaining problems and adversities of children of fathers' involved in substance abuse: A qualitative content analysis in an Iranian context
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93295
Maryam Khakrangin, Mostafa Eghlima, Hassan Rafiey, Mansour Fathi, Mohsen Roshanpajoh

The evaluation of p21 and p27 expression in HLA-DR negative AML patients
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93263
Hamideh Aghaee Nezhad, Mohammad Hossein Mohammadi , Mohammadreza Reza Khosravi , Sina Salari, Abbas Hajifathali

Reflux Patterns Characteristics of Iranian Patients with Nonerosive Reflux Disease (NERD) Based on 24-Hour Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH (MII-PH) Monitoring Tests
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93261
Hashem Fakhre Yaseri

Basic Research

The effect of Viola tricolor L. flower hydro-alcoholic extract on anxiety-like behavior in a mouse model of chronic asthma
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93268
Elham Harati , Farzaneh Kianian, Sulail Fatima Rajani , Maryam Bahrami, Sahar Raoofi Mohseni , Hamid Reza Sadeghipour

Effects of Selenium on Various Sperm Parameters in Varicocele Rats
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93269
Yousef Khazaei Monfared, Elham Khodabandehloo, Seyed Amir Farzam, Mohammad Reza Modabber, Sahar Moghbeli Nejad

The effects of omega-3 PUFA (ALA) on WT1 gene expression in pancreatic cancer cell line (MIA PaCa-2)
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93287
Babak Rahmani, Dariush Hamedi Asl, Taghi Naserpour Farivar, Mehdi Azad, Mehdi Sahmani, Nematollah Gheibi

Health and safety issues in the Community

A Public Health Initiative to Address Road Traffic Accidents in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93270
Dilshad Jaff

Endotracheal tube cuff pressure in comparison with the standard pressure in intensive care unit intubated patients
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93271
Gholamreza Shabanian, Mahboobe Taghipour, Zahra Parishani

Comparison of infection of injectable serum solutions administered by upper and lower blowing in patients hospitalized in surgical wards
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93272
Gholamreza Shabanian, Alireza Shabanian , Amirreza Shekofteh, Mohammadreza Shabanian

Evaluating the quality of nursing documentation in pediatric wards of Motahari Hospital of Urmia in 2017
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93273
Parvin Delnavaz, Mohammad Hassan Sahebihagh, Sousan Valizadeh, Medineh Jasemi, Mohammad Arshadi Bostanabad

The effect of passive leg raising maneuver on right internal jugular vein dimension in ICU patients under mechanical ventilation
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93274
Mansoor Masjedi, Mohammad reza Sasani, Mehdi Riahi alam, Mohammad reza Hadavi, Mahnaz Rakhshan, Hossein Haddad Bakhodaei

Investigating the Effect of Educational Intervention on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentists
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93275
Taraneh Farrokhnia, Masoud Rezai, Mohammad-Hossein Vaziri, Fahimeh Vaziri

The Quality of Informed Consent After the Establishment of Patient Safety Standards: The Consent of the Physician, The Presence of a Third Party, The Description of the Type and Procedure, The Description of the Benefits of the Procedure
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93276
Masoumeh Kazemi Torki, Farin Razaghi Kashani

Education and Training

Using Math App Monster Number for improving Calculation of Mild Intellectual Disability Students
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93277
Lama Bendak

The relationship between self-regulated learning, academic self-concept and the academic achievement motivation of students in the second grade of high school
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93278
Kourosh Saki, Maryam Nadari

Review papers

Effects and mechanisms of medicinal plants on diaper dermatitis: A systematic review
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93281
Karamali Kasiri, Saeid Heidari-Soureshjani

Periodontal infectious diseases as a risk factor in cardiovascular disease
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93282
Nima Ghobadi

Oral Health Related Quality of Life in Patients Undertaking Implant Treatments: A Review of Literature
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93283
Maryam Frazadmoghadam, Tayebe Malek Mohammadi, Mohammad Mohammadi,
Reza Goudarzi

Roles and Responsibilities of the Home Care Liaison Nurse: A Review of the literature
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93284
Rafat Rezapour Nasrabad
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Mental Health Minimum Dataset: A systematic review and search
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93285
Morteza Amerai, Farahnaz Sadoughi, Mahnaz Samadbeik

Case report

Ischemia of the fingertips necessitating surgery after radial artery cannulation
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93286
Masoud Tarbiat, Sayed Ahmad Reza Salim Bahrami, Amir Derakhshanfar , Hamidreza Khorshidi, Mehrabi Saadat

March 2018 Volume 16, Issue 3
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Prevalence of Hypothyroid Disease in Saudi Primary Care
Bader Almustafa, Susan Almunif, Zahrah Aljidhr, Sakina Albusaeed, Ghadeer Aljishi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93297

Atherosclerotic background of hepatosteatosis in sickle cell diseases
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Mustafa Yaprak, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93305

Studying the Extent of Compliance with the Standard Principles of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the Selected Educational Centers of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences 2016-2017
Narges Masoudi Sani, Hedayat Jafari, Mohammad Ali Heidari Gorji, Nouroddin Mousavi Nasab, Farzad Bozorgi, Vida Nesarhosseini
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93299

Antibiotic Prescription Patterns in an Academic Emergency Department in Iran
HamidReza Reihani, HamidReza Nader Neema John Mehramiz, Majid Khadem Rezaiyan, Mahdi Foroughian
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93300

Investigating the Relationship between Serum Bilirubin Levels in the First Week of Life with Season of Birth
Mohsen Hojat, Nabi Zarezadeh, Vahid Mogharab, Ehsan Rahmanian
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.9330

The evaluation of the success rate, complications and mid-term follow up results of patients with peripheral arterial disease of lower limb treated using endovascular therapy: A single center study
Mohammad Hasan Namazi, Fatemeh Abedi, Morteza Safi, Hossein Vakili, Habibollah Saadat, Saeed Alipour Parsa, Isa Khaheshi, Soroush Veisi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93302

Depression and burden level in the natural caregiver of the demented patient : A Tunisian experience
Latifa Ghanmi, Sonia Hammami, Salem Bouomrani, Amine Jabri, Mouna Abbes, Khalifa Zitoun, Lobna Zouari, Mohamed Maalej
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93302

Evaluation of the Effect of Aloe Vera Ointment with Chamomile Ointment on Severity of Children’s Diaper Dermatitis: A randomized, double-blind clinical trial
Sima Ghanipour Badelbuu, Yousef Javadzadeh, Mahnaz Jabraeili, Shiva Heidari, Mohammad Arshadi Bostanabad
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93304

Population and Community Studies

Reviewing the barriers to the implementation of the strategic plans from the perspective of hospital managers in Jahrom
Hamideh Akbari, Navid Kalani, Abdolazim Jokar, Nabi Zarezadeh, Seyed Hamed Hojati, Esmail Rayat Dost
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93306

How do Iranian Elderly People Conceptualize Social Welfare? A Content Analysis Study
Mirtaher Mousavi, Hassan Rafiey, Robab Sahaf, Mohammad Ali Mohammadi, Meroe Vameghi, Seyed Hossein Mohaqeqi Kamal, Faeze Joghataei, Arya Hamedanchi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93312

The Relationship between Spiritual wellbeing, Anxiety and Depression in Old Adults: A cross sectional study of Shiraz Clinics, Iran
Nader Aghakhani, Davood Vahabzadeh, Soudabeh Niroomand, Zoleikha Asgarlii, Foroozandeh Zaravar
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93315

Investigate the Relationship between Marital Satisfaction and Parenting Self-Efficacy among Parents of Primary School Students
Mina Hajihashemi, Maryam Amidi-Mazaheri
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93314

Effect of humour on reduction of hopelessness and increase of social adjustment in mothers of children with intellectual disability
Jahanshir Tavakolizadeh, Nasrin Jokar Ghochani
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93309

The Association of socio-demographic problems on Marital Instability between women with sexual dysfunction and general population in Mashhad, Iran 2017: A Case- Control Study
Tahereh Molkara, Malihe Motavasselian, Seyed Reza Moallem, Farideh Akhlaghi, Roshanak Salari, Reza Goldoozian, Veda Vakili
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93308

Barriers to effective advocacy for normal birth; Ethics in educational strategy of maternity care system: A qualitative study
Ali Ramezankhani, Tayebe Samieizadeh Toosi, Nahid Akbari
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93311

A study of influential factors on chest compression in cardio pulmonary resuscitation from the perspective of personnel of pre-hospital emergency of central hub in Iran in the first half year, 2016
Shahbazi Akbar, Shahin Faramarz, Sharifi Abolghasem, Molavi Choobini Z
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93313

Clinical Research and Methods

The Effects of a Hypothermia Prevention Program on the Body Temperature and Shivering in Women Undergoing Cesarean Section
Fatemeh Bameri, Ali Navidian, Asadollah Shakeri, Zahra Pishkarmofrad
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93322

Comparison of Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus spp. Count in Faeces of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and healthy people
Reza Ghotaslou, Shahram Arbabi, Akbar Aliasgharzadeh Abdullah Aliloo
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93316

Epidemiologic characteristics and outcomes of renal transplantation in hospitals affiliated to Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran: 1989-2015
Sakineh Ghorbani, Afshin Goodarzi, Afshin Almasi, Ali Soroush, Bahram Samadzadeh, Mehrdad payandeh, Azadeh Foroughinia
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93317

Comparison of the effect of pethidine, ketamin and ondansetron on shivering after surgery in elective laparascopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia
Mehdi Ebtehaj, Nasim Zarin, Mahmood Aghaziyarati
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93318

Comparison of Phototherapy with light-editing diodes (LED) and Conventional Phototherapy(fluorescent lamps) in Reducing Jaundice in Term and Preterm Newborns
Majid Hamidi, Fatemeh Aliakbari
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93319

Prevalence of Structural Brain Damage Without Skull Fracture in Autopsy of Head Trauma Victims
Esmaeil Farzaneh, Babak Mostafazadeh, Fatemeh Tarjoman, Aziz Kamran
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93321

An introduction to determination of mean Uterine Artery Doppler Pulsatility Index during pregnancy for Predicting Adverse Pregnancy Outcome
Sima Gitia, Vajiheh Marsoosi, Maryam Moshfeghi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93321

Basic Research

Syrian Mesquite Extract Improves Serum Lipids and Liver Tissue in NFALD modelled Rabbits
Samira Keshavarzi, Gholamreza Bahrami, Bahareh Mohammadi, Razieh Hatami, Shahram Miraghaee
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93324

Preparation of the edible supplement product of calcium-D in form of tablet from powder of sepia skeleton (cuttlebone) and investigation of its physic-chemical properties
Ali Asghar Hemmatti, Azar Mostoufi, Nader Shakiba, Zahra Nazari Khrosgani, Shahrzad Memarzade
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93325

Determination of the frequency of blaCTX-M, blaSHV and blaTEM genes in Esherichia coli isolated from Burns patients in Tehran Shahid Motahari Hospital
Mona RohamRad, Nahid Rahimifard, GholamReza Javadi, Babak PourAkbari
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93326

A clinical debate concerning Aminoglycoside resistance genes among Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains
Morteza Pourahmad, Abassali Javadi, Asghar Kamran, Behrooz Ataei, Majid Yaran, Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jharomi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93327

Health and safety issues in the Community

The pattern of antibiotic resistance of common bacteria causing nosocomial infections
Mojtaba Hedayat Yaghoobi, Mohammad Reza Arabestani, Pezhman Karami, Azad Khaledi,
Mohamad Ali Seifrabie, Omid Khiabanchian, Farshid Rahimi-Bashar
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93342

The Evaluation of Compliance of The Records of Nursing Care after Surgery in the Intensive Care Unit of Cardiac Surgery with Clinical Care Classification system
Masoomeh Najafi, Nasrin Rassoulzadeh, Maryam Rassouli
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93328

Self-Evaluation of Nurses Clinical Competency based on Benner Theory
Saeedeh Elhami, Maryam Ban, Sajedeh Mousaviasl, Atefeh Zahedi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93329

Influencing factors on the occurrence of road accidents with a special emphasis on motorcyclists in national and global research; a review of the studies conducted in Iran and the world
Mazaheri M, Keshavarz mohammadi N, Soori H, Ramezankhani A, Sohrabi vafa M, Sohrabi vafa F, Moradi A
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93330

Investigating the Relationship between Intellectual Capital and Organizational Intelligence among Nurses Working in Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital in Babol in 2017
Fatemeh Rezaei , Nasibeh Ramazannezhad, Fataneh Sabz Alipour Shiadeh
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93332

The Relationship between the Family Functions and Health-Promoting Behaviors of Nursing Students in Tehran, Iran
Meimanat Hosseini, Parvin Sarbakhsh, Soliman Mollaei
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93333

Rehabilitation medicine

Investigation of Serum Levels of Vitamin D in Patients with intractable Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Referred to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2015
Seyed Mohammad Saghanezhad, Sharareh Roshanzamir, Marzieh Mohtashamkia
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93343

Education and Training

Investigating the Effect of Knowledge Management Dimensions on the Level of Performance of Nurses Working in Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital in Babol
Fatemeh Rezaei, Mohsen Hosseinzadeh Savadi, Maedeh Faraji Douki
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93331

Medical Social Workers in Iran: Professionals or Employees?
Sareh Abri, Mohammad Zahedi asl
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93334

The factors affecting effective clinical education from the viewpoint of students, Nursing Trainers, and nursing staff
Saeedeh Elhami, Maryam Heidari, Maryam Ban, Sajedeh Mosaviasl,
Mohammad Khavasi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93335

Review papers

Effects of hot temperament herbs on primary Dysmenorrhea: a systematic review
Farrin Rajabzadeh, Seyyed Mohammadbagher Fazljou, Laleh Khodaie, Shamsi Abbasalizadeh, Leila Sahebi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93338

Natural Therapeutics for Common Psychiatric Disorders
Koroush Saki, Mahmoud Rafieian-Kopaei
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93337

Original article


Burden of Gastric Cancer: A Case Study of Iran
Rahim Ostovar, Abed Eghdami, Abdosaleh Jafari, Ramin Ravangard
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93341

Case report


Biliary Duct Large Stone
Abdulla Saleh Alyamani
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.9334

Nursing Research

Investigating the Self-assessment of Clinical Competency of Nurses Working in Babol University of Medical Sciences Hospitals
Goliroshan S, Babanataj R, Aziznejadroshan P
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93331



April 2018 Volume 16 Issue 4
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Original Contribution/Clinical Investigation

Chronic endothelial inflammation and priapism in sickle cell diseases
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Mursel Davarci, Mehmet Inci, Mustafa Yaprak, Abdulrazak Abyad,
Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93364

Comparing the performance of the laryngeal tube suction with cuffed endotracheal tube during general anesthesia with controlled ventilation in elective surgeries: A prospective, block-randomized, single-blinded, parallel group trial
Masoum khoshfetrat, Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jahromi, Zahra Khoshnam, Maryam Dahmardeh, Reza Farahmandrad
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93359

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and associated risk factors among hemodialysis patients
Sima Golmohamadi, Hamid Reza Omrani, Nadia Asadi, Lotfollah Asgari, Zahra Fathi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93354

Assessing the Association between PR and Different Clinico-Pathologic Breast Cancer Features
Hussein Al Husban, Ala Odeh, Khaled abu Rumman, Zeyad Batayneh, Ruba Shannaq, Mohammad AL-Khawaldeh
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93363

Assessment of the Efficiency of hospitals before and after the implementation of the Health Reform Plan in Qazvin province based on the Pabon Lasso model (2011-2016)
Soheyla Gholami, Zohre Sahraei, Mitra Khoshghadam, Nahid Malekniazi, Ali Qanbarinikoo, Mohammad Reza Moddaber
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93369

Relationship between Virchow-Robin space dilatation on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and migraine headaches
Elham Shobeiri, Ali Khanzadeh Moghadam, Nazanin Farshchian, Nazanin Razazi
DOI:

Cartilage Tympanoplasty type 1: Surgical Outcome in Aden, Yemen
Saleh Mohammed Abubakr Al-Shuaibi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93365

Population and Community Studies

The effectiveness of Melissa officinalis on sleep problems in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
Fatemeh Aliakbari, Mahmoud Rafieian
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93367

Coincidence of the influenza epidemic attacks with special lunar months in Iran
Morteza Pourahmad, Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jahromi, Mohammad Hassan Davami, Mohammad Reza Yazdani, Manijeh shams, Abdolhossein Madani, Mohammad Hojjat-Farsangi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93368

Improvement of the quality of life following the eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria

Vahid Semnani , Raheb Ghorbani , Hamidreza Hemmati, Ramin Taheri
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93349

A novel device to improve sitting posture
Hoda Dalimi Asl, Ali Ghorbani, Anoushirvan Kezam Nejad, Mohammad Hossein Alizadeh
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93356

Social support during pregnancy and its relationship with anthropometric indices at birth and postnatal depression in Iranian women
Soheila Bani, Shirin Hasanpour, Sakineh Mohammadalizadeh, Mozhgan Mirghafourvand, Roghayeh Salimi, Ilnaz Iranzad
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93357

The efficacy of short-term play therapy for children in reducing symptoms of ADHD
Marzie Hashemi, Shokooh sadat Banijamali, Zohre Khosravi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93370

Mental Health and Related Factors in Physicians Working in Hospitals: A Study in Western Iran in 2016
Parastoo Baharvand, Maryam Hormozi, K Hatereh Anbari
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93350

Role of Religion in Women's Social Health in Iran
Amir Rastegar Khaled, Masood Salmani Bidgoli, Mohsen Afsharnasab
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93352

Effect of Pelvic Movements using Birth Ball and Listening to Nature sounds and Honey Syrup Consumption on Labor Pain in Nulliparous Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Taavoni S, Charkamyani F, Hashemdabaghian F, Nazem Ekbatani N
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93348

Individualism And Mental Health
Keramatollah Zandi Ghashghaie, Owrang Eilami, Mostafa Moazamfard, Taleb Hassanpour
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93351

Clinical Research and Methods

Classification and assessment of medication errors in the emergency unit of a hospital in Iran by SHERPA
Daryoush Pahlevan, Jafar Jandaghi, Mona Shaeeri, Mohammad Reza Razavi, Abolfazl Abdollahpour, Ali Kermani
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93353

Summary of studies on thyme in Iran: a meta-analysis study
Mohsen Momeninejad, Hamidreza Ghaffarian Shirazi, Amin Salehi, Jamshid Mohammadi, Afsaneh Behroozpour, Asghar Romina, Yazdan Portimori
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93355

Designing a Laser-based System for Locating Kidney Stones in Surgeries through Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
Alireza Shafe, Ali Zamani, Mohammad Mehdi Movahedi, Alireza Amin Sharifi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93358

Education and Training

Investigating the relationship between academic innovation and organizational identity with higher-order thinking skills among students at Yasuj University of Medical Sciences
Sayyedzaker Saeedinejad, Hosseini Nazafarin, Razmjooei Parvin, Hosseini Marziyeh
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93362

Basic Research

Antidepressant effects of oleuropein in male mice by forced swim test and tail suspension test
Zahra Rabiei, Saeid Jahanbazi, Zahra Alibabaei Mahmoud Rafieian-kopaei
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93366

Health Needs of Elderly People at Primary Health Care Centers in Antalya, Turkey
Zuhal Kanevetçi, Hakan Yaman
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93377

Acarbose versus metformin in the treatment of metabolic syndrome
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Yusuf Aydin, Gozde Varan, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93378

Surveying the relationship between the social isolation and quality of sleep of the older adults in Bam-based Elderly Care Centers in 2017
Makarem Zohre, Naji Ali
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93379

The Effect of quercetin on induction of apoptosis and cell proliferation in experimental rat colon carcinoma
Sorour Sarihi, Nader Tanideh, Sajjad Tezerji, Baitullah Alipour

DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93384

Evaluation of antimicrobial properties of derivative peptide of Naja naja snake’s venom
Mitra Zoriasatein , Soheila Moradi Bidhendi, Rasol Madani

DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93382

May 2018 Volume 16 Issue 5
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Original Contribution / Clinical Investigation

Health Needs of Elderly People at Primary Health Care Centers in Antalya, Turkey
Zuhal Kanevetçi, Hakan Yaman
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93377

Acarbose versus metformin in the treatment of metabolic syndrome
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Yusuf Aydin, Gozde Varan, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93378

Surveying the relationship between the social isolation and quality of sleep of the older adults in Bam-based Elderly Care Centers in 2017
Makarem Zohre, Naji Ali
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93379

Clinical Research and Methods

The effect of the mind concentration / relaxation of body and soul (recovery) In karate sports students after a session of karate practice in Gorgan
Kourosh Ahmadiyan Shalchi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93381

Basic Research

Analysis of the effect of resveratrol and quercetin separately and together on Wnt Signaling path regulators, tumor differentiation, dietary intake and weight changes in rat’s empirical colon cancer
Sajjad Tezerji, Nader Tanideh, Sorour Sarihi, Baitullah Alipour
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93383

The Effect of quercetin on induction of apoptosis and cell proliferation in experimental rat colon carcinoma
Sorour Sarihi, Nader Tanideh, Sajjad Tezerji, Baitullah Alipour
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93384

Evaluation of antimicrobial properties of derivative peptide of Naja naja snake’s venom
Mitra Zoriasatein , Soheila Moradi Bidhendi, Rasol Madani
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93382

Population and Community Studies

The Relationship between Personality Characteristics, Locus of Control, and Self-esteem among Nursing Students at Kashan University of Medical Sciences in 2016
Marzieh Esmat Saatlou, Zahra Sakeni, Fatemeh Hosseini , Houriyeh Zahed
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93380

Education and training

The effectiveness of self-regulation learning skills on motivational and academic variables among students
Fatemeh Sadat Mirhosseini, Masoud Gholamali Lavasani, Elaheh Hejazi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93385

June 2018, Volume 16, Issue 6
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Saudi university students’ awareness and attitude towards family medicine specialty
Dalia El-Sayed Desouky, Maryam Hassan Turkistani, Wedad Saeed Althobaiti,
Mai Muaiwedh Algethami

DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93390

Parental Attitude and beliefs towards child vaccination: Identifying Vaccine Hesitant groups in a family health center, Erbil city Iraq
Awring Maroof Raof
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93386

What a low prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis in sickle cell diseases
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93388

On the relationship between teachers’ behavior and corporal punishment: Lessons, implications, and recommendations
Naseer Muhammad, Musarrat Shaheen, Muhammad Khalil Ur Rahman, Faiza Rahman,
Fazal Haleem

DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2018.93399

July 2018 Volume 16 Issue 7

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Original Contribution / Clinical Investigation

Primary care physicians’ barriers to initiate insulin in Type 2 diabetes mellitus. A survey from the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Alshoalah Qasim M, Alfaraj Nada A, Krishanani Mukesh K, Khamis Amar H
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93470

Alarming consequences of the sickle cell diseases
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Bekdas Tekin, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93472

Prevalence and Determinants of Burnout among Primary Healthcare Physicians in Qatar
Mohamed Salem, Muna Taher, Hamda Alsaadi, Abdulla Alnema, Samya Al-Abdulla
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93474

Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis by measurement of ADA, CEA and PCR in Bronchoalveolar lavage and compare with smear and culture of BK in the patient with pulmonary infiltration
Parinaz Koohi Habibi Dehkordi, Sayed Mahdi Ayat, Maryam Sharifzadeh, Hamid Rouhi Broujeni, Foroozan Ganji , Roya Habibian
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93477

The effect of opioid use on pulmonary function test in advanced COPD patients
Parinaz Koohi Habibi Dehkordi, Hamid Rouhi Boroujeni, Hamid Sohrabpour, Abbas Fadaei
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93478

Population and Community Studies


Relationship between life skills with functional impairment and sexual satisfaction in women
Farideh Mohsenzadeh-Ledari, Afsaneh Keramat, Ahmad Khosravi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93476

The effect of FIFA 11+ injury prevention program on dynamic balance and knee Isometric Strength of Female players in soccer super league
Maedeh Taghizadeh Kerman, Ahmad Ebrahimi Atri, Seyed Ali Akbar Hashemi Javaheri
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93475

Comparison of Sexual Behavioral Patterns and Mental Health in male and female Victims of Betrayal in Family courts of Tehran city
Negar Razeghi, Nasrollah Ansarinejad, Masoud Navidi Moghadam
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93471

Basic Research

Investigating the cytotoxic effect of chamomile aqueous extract on 4T1 and 47D cells and level of caspase3 protein in breast cancer cells T-47D
Farkhondeh Mohammadzadeh Ghaleghazi, Fatemeh Safari, Narges Baharifar, Abdolkarim Sheikhi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93473

August 2018 Volume 16 Issue 8
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Original Contribution / Clinical Investigation

Professionalism in Family Medicine Residency Program in Qatar
Mohamed Salem, Amal Al-Ali, Noura Alm-Mutawaa, Wafaa Yousuf, Noof Almansouri
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93481

Association of ABO blood groups with blood pressure in young male adults of Bhaktapur: A cross-sectional study
Kharel Sushil, Raut Binod, Gupta Rani
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93482

Implications of Introducing Reflective Practice to the Family Medicine Residency Program in Qatar
Noora Al-Mutawa, Mohamed H Mahmoud, Saleh Attal, Hisham Elmahdi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93483

Population and Community Studies

Anti-Fatigue and Hypnotic Effects of a Traditional Herbal Extract on Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A double blind randomized clinical trial
Maryam Adalat, Mohammad Khalili, Hormoz Ayromlou, Sajjad Haririan, Hossein Rezaeizadeh, Ali Akbar Safari, Arman Zargaran
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93484

What a low prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in sickle cell diseases
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93485

Education and Training

Using Physical Activities for Improving Spatial Relations of Students with Down Syndrome
Lama Bendak
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93487

Surgical Skills Training With Models

Maurice Brygel
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93486

September 2018 - Volume 16, Issue 9
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Original Contribution

Determination of Preoperative Fear and Anxiety Levels caused by Multiple Pediatric Burn Surgeries in Patients and their Parents
Hakan Akelma, Ebru Tarikçi, Mehmet Özkiliç, Zeki Ayhan Karahan, Sedat Kaya
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93489

Troponin I level changes following diagnostic coronary angiography
Melika Kooshkiforooshani, Kamyar Amin
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93490

Population and Community Studies

What a low prevalence of malignancies in sickle cell diseases
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Orhan Ayyildiz, Alper Sevinc, Celaletdin Camci, Abdulrazak Abyad,
Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93491

Varicocele may not have a chronic low-grade inflammatory background on vascular endothelium
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Mursel Davarci, Mehmet Inci, Yusuf Aydin, Abdulrazak Abyad,
Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93492

Neural Processing of Food Stimuli in Self-Regulation Brain Regions using Bayesian General Linear Modeling Approach
Parisa Naseri, Hamid Alavi Majd, Seyed Morteza Najibi, Seyed Mohammad Tabatabaee, Elham Faghihzadeh
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93494

Education and Training

Surgical Skills Series - Ingrown toenail removal with phenol
Maurice Brygel
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DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93494

November 2018 - Volume 16, Issue 10
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Original Contribution

Surgery or combined endolaser ablation and sclerotherapy for varicose veins, a new trend in a developing country (Iraq); a cohort study
Bashar Hanna Azar, Ashur Yohanna Izac Oraha, Emad Abdulrahman Hussen
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93509

Population and Community Studies

Urolithiasis and smoking
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Orhan Ayyildiz, Mustafa Cem Algin, Yusuf Aydin, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93507

Excess weight or smoking
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Orhan Ayyildiz, Mehmet Gundogdu, Yusuf Aydin, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93510

Health and humanitarian crisis in Yemen
Lesley Pocock

Clinical Research and Methods

An investigation into the differentiation of hepatic hydatid and simple cysts via
diffusion-weighted MRI

Sameeah A. Rashid, Hamdy Ismat Tahir
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93511

An exploration into the role of diffusion weighted MRI imaging in the assessment of chronic kidney disease
Saeed N. Younis, Safa Ezzidin Norouldin Almukhtar, Dendar Khudhur Rashid
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93508

Education and Training

Surgical Skills Series - Haemorrhoids
Maurice Brygel
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2018.93512

January 2019
[full pdf]

Role of ultrasound in congenital cataract: Our experience
Ayat Aziz Al-Alwan, Hazim Kamil Haddad, Rana Ahmad Alkrimeen, Mohammad Jalal Alsa’aideh, Mu’taz Ghalib Halasah
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93593

Impact of Pre-Ramadan Intervention Program on Diabetic Patients (PRINTED 1): A Randomised Controlled Trial in a Family Medicine Clinic - Abu Dhabi
Osama Moheb Ibrahim Mohamed, Mohamed Hassanein, Adnan Syeed, Fozia. B. Khan,
Mona Al Tunaiji, Shamma Al Mazrouei, Nwanneka E. O. Ofiaelia, Noora Al Bloushi,
Nagwa Mamoud Moustafa Ali, Suheir Abu Hasnah, Eman Lahloub
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93594

Validation of Audiovisual Educational Tool that discuss psychological insulin barriers for type 2 diabetic patients
Fahad Algahtani, Mazen Ferwana, Mohammad Alsaif, Faisal Alghamdi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93595

An Audiovisual Intervention’s Effects on Patients’ Psychological Barriers toward initiating Insulin Therapy among diabetic type 2: A randomized controlled trial
Faisal Jammah S Alghamdi, Mazen Ferwana, Mohammed Fahad Alsaif, Fahad Nasser Algahtani, Emad Masuadi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93596

Body mass and Blood Pressure
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Orhan Ayyildiz, Mehmet Gundogdu, Yusuf Aydin, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93598

Retroauricular lymphadenopathy post micro-needling
Ebtisam Elghblawi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93597

February 2019
[full pdf]

Prevalence of depression and Predictors of glycemic control among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients at family medicine clinic, Suez Canal University Hospital Egypt
Mansoura Fawaz Salem Ismail, Madiha M Fares, Ahmed G Abd-Alrhman
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2019.93611

Palmaris Longus Tendon Absence Prevalence in an Egyptian Population
Moayad Abu Qa’oud, Ahmad Al-Zoubi, Mahdi Jaradat, Mohammed Al-Hasan, Yanal Abaza DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2019.93612


Nutritional Assessment of under Five years Children in Mygoma Orphanage Home, Sudan
Niemat Mohammed Tahir Ali, Ibraheem Gamereldawlla, Abubaker Mohammed Fadl Almaola,
Alam ELdin Musa Mustafa
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2019.93613

The Impact of Sexual Esteem, Sexual Consciousness and Sexual Satisfaction on Marital Satisfaction
Sara Ebrahimkhani, Robabe Nouri
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2019.93614

Effect of undergraduate teaching modules on residents EBM competency
Mazen Ferwana, Ali Ibrahim Hadadi, Wedad Al Madani, Bader Al Khateeb, Mohi Eldin Magzoub DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2019.93615

The Effect of Motivational Public Speaking Training on Oral Skills Achievement of Fifth Graders Lama Bendak
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2019.93616

March 2019
[full pdf]

Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose Among Type-2 Diabetic Patients: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
Ahmed S. Alzahrani, Rishi K. Bharti, Hassan M. Al-musa, Shweta Chaudhary
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2019.93624

White coat hypertension may actually be an acute phase reactant in the body
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Orhan Ayyildiz, Orhan Ekrem Muftuoglu, Mehmet Gundogdu, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2019.93625

An Unusual Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome in a child in Abha city: A Case Report
Youssef Ali Mohamad Alqahtani, Abdulrazak Tamim Abdulrazak, Hessa Gilban, Rasha Mirdad, Ashwaq Y. Asiri, Rishi Kumar Bharti, Shweta Chaudhary
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2019.93628

Prevalence of abdominal obesity and its associated comorbid condition in adult Yemeni people of Sana’a City
Mohammed Ahmed Bamashmos
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2019.93626

Smoking may even cause irritable bowel syndrome
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Guner Dede, Yasin Yildirim, Semih Salaz, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2019.93629

Systematic literature review on early onset dementia
Wendy Eskine
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2019.93627

April 2019
[full pdf]

Perception and Parent’s Knowledge about High Body Temperatures in Children and Treatment Methods at Home
Saleh M. Alqahtani
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93630

An investigation into the outcomes of biliary atresia in Sulaimani, Iraq
Adnan Mohammed Hasan, Mahdi Aziz Hama Marif, Mohammed Fadhil Abbas
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93631

Rheumatoid arthritis may be one step further of systemic lupus erythematosus

Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Onder Tonyali, Mustafa Yaprak, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93633

Mass Casualty Training held on 2012 by Jordanian level 3 hospital-starbase, UN Mission in Liberia, discussion and review
Mohammed Z. Alhasan, Ashraf (Mohammad SH.) A, Odeh, Zuhier Ali A. Ikhwayleh,
Issam F. Alrbeihat, Ibrahim KH. Abuhussein
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93632

Increased sexual performance of sickle cell patients with Hydroxyurea
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Onder Tonyali, Mustafa Yaprak, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93634

May 2019
[full pdf]

Job satisfaction in PHC Kuwait
Huda Youssef Al-Ghareeb, Rihab Abdullah Al-Wateyan
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93640

Falls in Older People with Diabetes Mellitus: a study from Kurdistan of Iraq
Asso Amin, Zana A Mohammed, Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin, Raed Thanoon, Saman H Shareef, Thomas James Oakley, Teshk Shawis
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93641

Effects of oxytocin therapy on amount of breast milk in postpartum period in Maternity Teaching Hospital
Ismail Bilal Ismail
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93642

The crescent trachea: a new radiological sign of subclinical tracheal compression in patients with large goitres
Jason Toppi, Yik Seng Tham, Stephen Kleid
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93643

What is the relationship between irritable bowel syndrome, smoking, hypertriglyceridemia, and fasting plasma glucose?
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93644

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Childhood Abuse among Hadhramout University Students in Yemen
Fauzia Faraj Bamatraf DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93645

June 2019
[full pdf]

Knowledge and Attitudes of Health Care Workers Towards HIV Patients in south western Saudi Arabia: 25 years after the initial report
Hasan M. Alzahrani, Nabil J. Awadalla, Rawan A. Hadi, Fahd H. AlTameem, Mona H. Alkhayri,
Amal Y. Moshebah, Abdulaziz H. Alqarni, Faisal E. Al-Salateen, Abdulrahman A. Alqahtani,
Ahmad A. Mahfouz
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93653

Quality of Life and its predictors among Qatari Elderly Attending Primary Health Care Centers in Qatar
Maha Hammam Alshamali, Mohamed M. Makhlouf, Mervat Rady, Nagah Abdel Aziz Selim,
Mansoura Fawaz Salem Ismail
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93654

Safety of hydroxyurea in sickle cell diseases

Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Onder Tonyali, Mustafa Yaprak, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93656

The Effectiveness of ACT Treatment in Reducing the Symptoms of Depression in Patients with Epilepsy
Faezeh Alipour
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93655

The Status of women in Baluchi epics
Abdolsamad Hamidi Far, Habib Jadid-ol-eslami Ghale no
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93659

July 2019
[full pdf]

Clear corneal Phacoemulsification surgery under topical anesthesia and intracameral Lidocaine at the Royal Medical Services of Jordan
Rania Zaid Rawashdeh, Ibrahim Mohammad Kilany, Rania Abdelkader Alrawashdeh
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93661

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Abu Dhabi Region
Shaikhah Al Marshedi, Eiman Al Samahi , Maryam AL Mohammed, Ebithal Darwish, Maha Al Fahim
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93663

A Novel Case Series of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Victim
Ashoor R. Sarhat, Zena N. Abdulrahman, Sarab K. Abedalrahman, Islam AR Zardawy
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93664

The safest value of plasma triglycerides

Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Onder Tonyali, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93662

Communication Skills of Physicians during Consultation in Out-Patient Settings at a Tertiary Hospital in Nepal
Sudarshan Paudel, Krishna Bahadur G.C., Paban Kumar Sharma, Madhusudan Subedi, Sunil K Daha, Binita Lamichhane, Amit Arjyal
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93660

August 2019
[full pdf]

Alteration of Pulmonary Functions in Male Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Kharel Sushil, Mainalee Mandira
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93666

Prevalence of Human papilloma virus positivity and cervical cytology. Is there a new HPV gene?
Asan Ali Qasim Al Nyazee, Sarab K. Abedalrahman, Zeena N. Abdulrahman, Islam A.R. Zadawy
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93667

Smoking may be a cause of hypertriglyceridemia

Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Onder Tonyali, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93668

Pathological Profile of Breast Cancer Among Yemeni Patients

Suad Omer, Muna Anwer Kutb, Husun Saeed Jezan
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93669

Caregiver’s perceptions regarding assisted care in the Cape Coast Metropolitan area
Irene Korkoi Aboh, Busisiwe Purity Ncama
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93671

Hands On Surgical Skills Workshops for Primary Care doctors
Morry Brygel
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93670

September 2019 - Volume 17, Issue 9

[full pdf]

Assessment of patient safety culture in tertiary health care settings in Taif City, Saudi Arabia
Dalia El-Sayed Desouky , Atheer Alraqi , Rabeah Alsofyani,
Najla Alghamdi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93673

The Development of a Primary Health Care system in the State of Qatar
Mohsin Allah Ditta, Bilal Ahmed
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93674

Hypoglycemia: Its effect on patients with diabetes
Bilal Ahmed, Muhammed Naeem Khan
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93675

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and ureterorenoscopy procedures of ureteric stone disease in patients with a solitary kidney in Aden
Ali Ahmed Salem Hatroom
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93681

Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis and Dyslipidemia. A study from Kurdistan of Iraq
Asso Amin, Raof Merza, Mohammed J. Baban, Hawar Khan, Khalid A. Hama-ghareeb, Mohammed IM Gubari, Soran Noori, Saman Sadeq, Alan Saeed
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93682

Smoking-induced endothelial damage may increase plasma triglycerides
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93676

October 2019 - Volume 17, Issue 9
[full pdf]

Prevalence of Anemia among Saudi children aged 6 month to 5 year in low altitude Area, Aseer Region of Saudi Arabia
Ayed A. Shati
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93683

The lowest is the safest value of plasma triglycerides
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93684 Population and Community Studies

Epidemiology of Depression Among Internally Displaced Secondary School Students in Tikrit
Nariman Mohammad Ahmed, Ahmed Mahmood Younus,
Islam AR Zaradwy
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93685

Is there a Relation between Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction by conventional Simpson’s method and Systolic Myocardial Velocity by Tissue Doppler in Heart Failure Patients?
Faida Ahmed Obeid
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93686

The Role of Self-Awareness, Augmented Artificial Intelligence and Enhanced Leadership Competencies in Developing Future Academic Physicians
Mansour, N.; Rafeh, W.; Afram, G.; Zaatari, G.
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93687

Abdominal wall - large ventral hernias and incisional hernia: (Recent developments - the use of imaging and Botox injection)
Morry Brygel

November 2019 - Volume 17, Issue 11
[full November 2019 pdf]

Prevalence of depression among patients attending the primary health care clinics in Kuwait
Huda Youssef Al-Ghareeb, Rihab Al- Wotayan, Haneen Fadhel Al-busairi, Amna Ali Al-Merza, Isra’a Mahmoud Boresli

Abstract
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93689

Prevalence of cytological abnormality of cervical papanicolaou smear
Asan Ali Qasim Al Niyazee, Sarab K.Abedalrahman, Luma Abdulrazzaq Mohammed Saleh

Abstract
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93690

Comparison of haemoglobin A1c level in insulin pump versus multi daily injections users for type one diabetes mellitus
Nawaf N. Alzahrani , Hosam T. Mashrah, Sultan M. Alzahrani, Abdulaziz S. Asiri, Abdulaziz A. Faydh, Nawwaf W. Aljuaid, Alblihed M.A., Hameed K. Alswat, Nesrin M. Labib, Ayman A. Atalla

Abstract
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93691

Triglycerides may behave as acute phase reactants in the plasma
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock

Abstract
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93692

Awareness, knowledge, attitude and practices of first aid skills among medical and non-medical students at Taif University
Raneem moutlaq Alsayali, Anood Qalil Awwad Althubaiti, Reham Mohammed Altowairqi, Fatemah Abdulsalam Alsulimani, Bayan Mansour Alnefaie

Abstract
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.9369344

Open tibia fracture treated by external fixation: Our experience in two private hospitals, in Aden, Yemen
Abdulsalam Abdullah Hadi Mohsen

Abstract
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93694

Vaping
Ebtisam Elghblawi

Abstract
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93695

December 2019 - Volume 17, Issue 12
[full December 2019 pdf]

Level of Patient Empathy among medical students of Saudi Medical College: A Cross-sectional Survey
[abstract]
[pdf]

Farzana Rizwan Arain
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93706

Returnee’s Depression Epidemiology among Secondary School Students in Tikrit-Iraq after Internal Displacement
[abstract]
[pdf]

Islam AR Zaradwy
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93707

Accuracy of Pap smear in cervical cancer screening
[abstract]
[pdf]

Zainab Ali Issa, Hamssa Hussein Aloan, Asan Ali Qasim Al Niyazee
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93708

Prevalence of Dry Eye Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
[abstract]
[pdf]

Hiba Abdelmageed Younis, Zinah Yahya Jawad Al-Quzweeni
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93709

Knowledge and awareness of health practice during pregnancy among females of Jeddah City in Saudi Arabia
[abstract]
[pdf]

Rehab Alsaleh, Abdullah K. Alassiri, Asalah F. Hamad, Huda A. Bahasan, Nouf M. Alasiri, Maha A. Aljudaibi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93710

Knowledge and awareness of age related eye diseases in the population of the western region of Saudi Arabia
[abstract]
[pdf]

Intessar Sultan, Mohammed G. Alsaedi, Fatima A. Ahmed, Khalid F. Alharbi, Nouf M.Alasiri
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93711

Fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis patients; association with mood status, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
[abstract]
[pdf]

Jamal A. Albishri, Anhar A. Algurashi, Ameenah A. Alkhaldi, Hadeel M. Assami, Shroug R. Almalki, Reema F. Aloufi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93712

Mid-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in a Single Private Institution
[abstract]
[pdf]

Alaa Jaber Othman , Nouf Alasiri, Yasser Tohme, Samer M AlAthath, Tariq M Awidah , Ahmed Bazuhair, Ahmed Alathath, Mohammed AlGabbani, Haytham Alabbas, Tahir Yunus
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93713

Breastfeeding knowledge, attitude and practice among mothers attending Maternity Hospital at King Faisal Medical complex, Taif city, Saudi Arabia 2018
[abstract]
[pdf]

Afnan Faleh Alharthi, Rawan Nawar Al-Holaifi, Bayan Abdullah Alnemari, Asayel Abdullah Alosaimi, Asmaa Dhafer Alamri, Adil Ali Nassir Ahmed Ayed
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93715

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice About Epilepsy among Elementary School teachers in Taif City, Saudi Arabia
[abstract]
[pdf]

Wardah M. Alharthi , Shrouq R. Almalki , MBBS, Ameenah A. Alkhaldi , Nouf M. Althobati, Ayman Abdelbaky Atalah, Naif Edah Alomairi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.9371682

Awareness and knowledge of congenital infections (TORCH) among women and health care providers in Al Taif area Saudi Arabia
[abstract]
[pdf]

Manal A. Elnashar, Nisreen Kh. Aref, Ruba G. Qadi, Aishah A. Al-kabi, Jameela A. ALMathami
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93714

School-entry Screening Program for Ear and Hearing Problems in Tikrit, Iraq
[abstract]
[pdf]

Islam AR Zaradwy
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93717

Knowledge and awareness of community about pediatric nocturnal enuresis in Taif city, 2018
[abstract]
[pdf]

Amjaad F. Algethami , Norah M. Alotaibi , Hanaa A. Alrbeeai , Hind A. Al humayani , Najmah A. Alotaibi, Nada E. Algethami
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93718

Knowledge of diabetes mellitus risk factors and complications among the students at Taif University

[abstract]
[pdf]

Abdullah S. Almalki, Nada A. Almalki, Asrar A. Althubaiti, Ghadder F. Althubaiti, Najwa S. Alotaibi, Hanan A. Alshahrani
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93721


CDH3 mutation associated with ectodermal dysplasia and hair abnormalities

[abstract]
[pdf]

Afnan Hasanain, Mohammed G. Alsaedi , Maram A. Aljohani, Shereen M. Abd El-Ghany, Abdulmonem Almutawa
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2019.93720

January 2020 - Volume 18, Issue 1

[Abstract]
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to breast cancer screening among women visiting primary care centers in Abu Dhabi [pdf]
Noora Ali Al Blooshi, Ruqayya Saaed Al Mazrouei, Hind Nasser Al Razooqi, Ebtihal Ahmad Darwish, Maha Mohamed Al Fahim, Fozia Bano Khan
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93723

[Abstract]
The safest upper limit of triglycerides in the plasma [pdf]
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93726

[Abstract]
Causes and clinical aspects of fever in patients visiting primary healthcare [pdf]
Fathi El-Gamal, Jawaher Mdari, Hanadi Abdulrahim
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93724

[Abstract]
Lifestyle Diseases And Associated Risk Behaviours Among Medical Student In Saudi Arabia [pdf]
Ali E. Mansour, Salman Almokhlef, Rayan Alqfari, Mohammad Alduwayrij
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93725

[Abstract]
Causes and management of acute respiratory infections in primary health care [pdf]
Fathi El-Gamal, Mohammed Alaslani, Abdullah Alsaadi, Majed Abu khashabah, Fareed Alshehri, Hassan Hussein Alaslani
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93727

[Abstract]
Use of traditional eye medicine and self-medication among population of Taif city, Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional study [pdf]
Inam Bifari, Ameenah A Alkhaldi, Rayan K Almalki, Hosam T Mashrah, Omar A Asiri, Amal T Altwairqi, Asim A Alzahrani, Amjad A Althagafi, Ruba G Qadi, Nawwaf W Aljuaid, Majed M aljuaid, Qasem M Alharthi, Mansour M Altwerqi, Mohammed O Altwergi, Sarah O Dhafar
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93722

[Abstract]
Stone-free rate after extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in the management of renal stones in relation to different sizes and locations of the stone [pdf]
Murooj Mazen Qattan, Nouf M.Alasiri, Hanouf Aljuaid, Naif Saud Alsifiri, Ziyad Khalid Saifaddin,
Salahadin Hassan Lamy
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93729

[Abstract]
Prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency in type 2 diabetes patient treated with metformin [pdf]
Mohammad B. Jajah, Amjad A. Althagafi , Norah M. Alamri, Eham M. Altowairqi, Sarah S. Binbaz, Hadeel S. Ashour
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93730

[Abstract]
Study of awareness about complications of sickle cell disease during pregnancy in Jeddah City [pdf]
Oula Khalid Al-Shareef, Hanaa El Sayed, Marwah Khalid Khan, Mawaddah Talal Alahmadi, Husam Osama Abulkhair, Tuqa Shaker Alahmadi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93728

[Abstract]
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Epidemic in Pakistan: Status, Challenges and way forward [pdf]
Waris Qidwai
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93731

[Abstract]
Vitamin D3 deficiency and early pregnancy loss [pdf]
Alya Abdul-Rahman Share, Samira Sherzad Hussien, Fatehiya Majeed Noori
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93732

[Abstract]
Obstetric violence experienced during child birth in Taif city, Saudi Arabia [pdf]
Bayan A. Alnemari, Nisreen A. albizrah, Farzan R. Arain, Halah A. Alotaib, Hadeel M. Assalmi, Anhar A. Alqurashi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93733

[Abstract]
Knowledge about diabetic ketoacidosis among parents of type 1 diabetic children [pdf]
Manal Ali Alhomood, Khalid Yahya Shibli; Safar Abadi, Ossama A. Mostafa, Shamsun Nahar
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93734

[Abstract]
Attitude, Practice and Knowledge of Undergraduate Medical Students Towards Musculoskeletal Effects of Smoking in Saudi Arabia
[pdf]
Bandar Hetaimish, Haneen Estanboli, Asseil Bossei, Ohood Shrouro, Nizar Wali,
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93735

[Abstract]
Study on the compliance of healthcare workers among the safety precautions in hospitals and health care facilities in kingdom of Saudi Arabia [pdf]
Marwah Khan, Oula Alshareef, Mawaddah Alahmadi, Husam abulkhair, Iraf Asali, Hanaa Elsayed Abozeid
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93736

[Abstract]
Post-cardiac surgery health related quality of life: A Saudi cross sectional study in Jeddah [pdf]
Sireen Jamal Murshid, Ohood Zayed AlGarmoushi, Kholoud Salem Aljezani, Rawan Mohammed Albarakati, Khawlah Abdullah Bawazir, Intessar Sultan
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93743

[Abstract]
Prevalence of De-Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Among Medical Professionals [pdf]
Bandar Hetaimish, Asseil Bossei, Ghaida Turkstani, Kholoud Al-Jezani, Khawater Al-Motairi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93738

[Abstract]
Assessment of Post Sleeve Gastrectomy patient’s satisfaction and their desire for body contouring surgery in Taif City, Saudi Arabia [pdf]
Mohammed A. Alkhayat, Sarah A. Alkashgry, Abdullah N. Thawabeh, Bushra A. Alghamdi, Nouf M. Althobaiti, Walaa N. Alharthi, Samaher A. Alnefaie, Amjad A. Althaqafi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93737

[Abstract]
Assessment of the utilization of pharmacotherapy for pediatrics with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Jeddah, KSA [pdf]
Raghad Mohammed Hadi Awaji, Reem Mohammed Bashowair, Tuqa Shaker Alahmadi, Shouq Wahid Alshatifi, Suzan Morsy
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93744

Clinical Research and Methods

[Abstract]
Bladder stone disease in children: clinical study in Aden, Yemen [pdf]
Ali Ahmed Salem Hatroom
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93739

[Abstract]
Risk factors of clinical types of Acute Coronary Syndrome [pdf]
Fathi El-Gamal, Raffal Alshaikh, Aseel Murshid, Saleh Zahrani, Shahad Alrashed, Abdullah Alnahdi, Taghreed Alawi, Abdulrahim Aljudaibi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93740

[Abstract]
Cisplatin induced mesenteric ischemia [pdf]
Abdullah N. Thawabeh, Najla M. Alghamdi, Bodoor A. Aloufi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93742

[Abstract]
Abortion training in obstetrics and gynecology residency training program centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia [pdf]
Mawaddah Talal Alahmadi, Oula Khalid Al-Shareef, Marwah Khalid Khan, Rehab Alsaleh
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93741


[Abstract]
Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and use of dietary supplement and hormones. among male gym attendees in Taif city-Saudi Arabia [pdf]
Ayman Abdelbaky, Asrar A. Althubaiti, Bodoor A. Aloufi, Nada A. Almalki, Radwan S. Aljohani DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93745

[Abstract]
Women’s Awareness of Risk of DVT During Pregnancy and Puerperium: A Cross Sectional Study in Jeddah [pdf]
Sarah A Alharbi, Bushra Alamri, Aram Bafanaa, Halah Alameri, Manar Alzahrni,
Shaima Tariq Mansoor, Intessar Sultan
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93746

[Abstract]
Association of Physicians’ Empathy with Adherence to Treatment among diabetic patients at King Fahd Hospital, Medina, KSA [pdf]
Hanan Mosleh Ibrahim, Hoda Jehad Abousada, Rahaf Hassan Alsharif, Nada Mohammed Alshanqiti, Shahad Mubarak Alahmadi, Alaa Ali Alharbi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93747

[Abstract]
Awareness of Taibah University Female Students Toward Risks and Safety of Using Oral Isotretinoin for Acne Treatment [pdf]
Manal Abdulaziz Murad, Rahaf Abdulelah Al-Sayed, Ma’ad Mohammed Al-Johani, Budur Abdullah Al- Mohammdi, Malak Abdul-Aziz Al-Juhani, Marwa Salman AlLuqmani, Arwa Abdulrahman Al- Hejaili, Marwa Mohamed Zalat, Hoda Jehad Abousada
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93748

February 2020 - Volume 18, Issue 2

Original Contribution

[Abstract]
Parents' perception and understanding of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory use in children with Chicken Pox infection and its associated risks
[pdf]
Mir Saad Hussain, Mirza Anwarulhaq
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93759

[Abstract]
Prevalence and patterns of complementary and alternative medicine practices among type 2 diabetics
[pdf]
Abdulrahman S. Solaiman, Mohammed A. Alsaleem, Safar A. Alsaleem
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93755

[Abstract]
Reproductive risk factors of breast cancer
[pdf]
Sarab K.Abedalrahman, Besmah M.Ali, Ali S. Al-Hashimi, Abid Issa Al-Khalidy
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93764

[Abstract]
Risk Factors for Obesity among Psychiatric Patients
[pdf]
Abdullah Qasem Almalki, Safar A. Al-Saleem, Awad S. Al-Samghan
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93756

[Abstract]
Public Awareness and Utilization of the Primary Health Care Services in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia
[pdf]
Khalid Saad Alghamdi, Jumana Abdullah Taha, Lina Abdulsamad Qari, Montaha Waleed Demyati, Sumayyah AbdulAziz Alzahrani
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93757

[Abstract]
Awareness, Knowledge and Attitude of Hand Hygiene Practices among Healthcare workers in Kirkuk Pediatric Hospital
[pdf]
Mahmood, Mohammed Kh. Abduawahid, Ahmed J Hassan K., Nife Rajab
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93765

[Abstract]
Epidemiology of falls among elderly people attending primary healthcare centers in Abha City, Saudi Arabia
[pdf]
Eman H. Assiri, Majed H. Assiri, Safar A. Alsaleem, Ahmed H. Assiri, Afrah H. Assiri, Razia Aftab Ahmed, Ossama A. Mostafa
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93766

[Abstract]
The Allergic Diseases Commonly Associated with Cow Milk Protein Sensitization: A Retrospective Study (Jeddah - Saudi Arabia)
[pdf]
Moufag Mohammed Saeed Tayeb, Bakr Alhussaini, Mashhoor Saleem Waked, Marwan Nabeel E Flimban, Anas Muwaffaq Tayeb, Abdulmajeed Osamah Rajkhan, Badr Saad Nasser Alaufey, Anas Abdulraheem Almaghrabi, Ahmed Suhail Maimani, Faisal Ali Ibrahim Alghamdi, Omar Abdullah Omar Basfar
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93760

Population and Community Studies

[Abstract]
Prevalence of migraine headache and its associated factors among male secondary school teachers
[pdf]
Al-Moatasem A. Al-Hazmi, Safar A. Al-Saleem, Nabil Joseph Awadallah
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93751

[Abstract]
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Pain among Governmental Male Secondary School Teachers
[pdf]
Thakir A. Alharbi, Safar Abadi, Nabil J. Awadallah
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93752

[Abstract]
Prevalence and risk factors for overweight and obesity among primary care physicians
[pdf]
Wesam A. Al-Sadiq, Awad S. Alsamghan, Safar A. Alsaleem
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93753

[Abstract]

Physical and Verbal Assault on Medical Staff in Emergency Hospital Departments in Abha City, Saudi Arabia
[pdf]
Mohammed A. Alqahtani, Safar A. Alsaleem, Mohammed Y. Qassem
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93754

[Abstract]
What a low sensitivity of high density lipoproteins in the metabolic syndrome
[pdf]
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93750

[Abstract]
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Primary Health Care Physicians in Abha City about Common Psychiatric Disorders
[pdf]
Ayoub Ali Alshaikh
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93758

[Abstract]
Postnatal Care Of Patients With Gestational Diabetes In Primary Care
[pdf]
Mirza Anwarulhaq, Mir Saad Hussain
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93761

[Abstract]
Relation of thyroid function and gestational hypertension
[pdf]
Fatehiya Majeed Noori, Alya Abdul-Rahman Sharef, Samira Sherzad Hussien
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93763

Education and Training

[Abstract]
Role of Health Literacy and Motivational Interviewing in Building Insight for Self-management of Diabetes Mellitus
[pdf]
Mir Saad Hussain
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93762

Case Report

[Abstract]
Spontaneous uterine rupture in first trimester: A case report
[pdf]
Nansi dari Alfayez, Ala Aldin Hindawi, Ahmad Dweekat, Safa Almomani, Nancy Ghishan
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93767

Office based family medicine

[Abstract]
Intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid in patients with knee osteoarthritis in Aden, Yemen
Abdulsalam Abdullah Hadi Mohsen
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93749


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