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Reza Majdzadeh

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http://www.tums.ac.ir/faculties/rezamajd
Tel: +98 21 88975658
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Academic Rank
Professor
School
Emeritus Faculty
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Research Center
Knowledge Utilization Research Center &Center for Community Based Participatory Research
About
His main interests are evidence-informed decision-making, using knowledge to improve health and reducing the gap in health. He was the technical director of defining two long term plans namely ‘health science and technology’ and ‘health sector reform’ in Iran. He was selected as Iran’s distinguished researcher in health at the country level in 2010 and also as the best teacher at TUMS in 2008. Overview of the peer-review publications: Number of PubMed articles in November 2018:255 and H-Index:43
CV last edited on: 2022/06/07

Education

1.

D.V.M


Tehran University, Tehran, Iran, 1990
2.

Ph.D


Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, 1998
3.

M.S


Health Technology Assessment & Management, University of Montréal, Montréal, Canada, 2010

Language Skills

1.

English


Speaking: Good, Reading: Good, Writing: Good
2.

Farsi


Speaking: Native, Reading: Native, Writing: Native

Awards & Honors

1.

Appreciation for Directorate of Research Affairs (TUMS) in Avicenna Festival


2004 ,
2.

3rd prize in Avicenna Research Festival for international citations to a paper entitled: Validation of the Diagnostic Criteria for Atopic Dermatitis. Archive of Dermatology, 135 (5) 514-516


2004 ,
3.

2nd prize in Avicenna Research Festival for domestic papers entitled: Comparison of the "Self - assessment" monitoring tool with routine supervisions in Maternal Care Services of Urban Health Centers, Semnan 2000


2004 ,
4.

Hakim Jorjani Prize in Avecenna Festival for teaching


2008 ,
5.

2nd Prize for Research on Health, Razi National Festival


2011 ,
6.

Appreciation for compilation of long term plan of science and technology


2011 ,

Experiences

Scientific Position

1.

Associate professor of Epidemiology


School of Public Health and Institute of Public Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2004-Present
2.

Part time scientific board


National Research Center on Addiction, 2004-2006
3.

Assistant professor of Epidemiology


School of Public Health and Institute of Public Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1998-2004
4.

Instructor of Epidemiology


School of Public Health and Institute of Public Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1996 -1998

Executive Position

1.

Research Evidence and Innovation


Eastern Meditreanian Office, World Health Organization, Oct 2013-May 2014
2.

Director


National Institute of Health Research, May 2014-Now

Course Teaching

-

1.

Tuberculosis management in district level


5 times, -.
2.

Community Based Paricipatory Research


4 times, -.
3.

Evidence Based Medicine


1 time, -.
4.

Clinical Guidelines


2 times, -.
5.

Knowledge Translation


4 times, -.
6.

Research methodology


10 times, -.
7.

Teaching strategies


5 times, -.
8.

Descriptive studies


2 times, -.
9.

Clinical trials


2 times, -.
10.

Disease surveillance


5 times, -.
11.

Tuberculosis management in regional level


1 time, -.

MPH

1.

Social Determinants of Health


2007 MPH.
2.

Evidence Based Public Health


2006-2007 MPH.
3.

Epidemiology 2


2001-2007 MPH.
4.

Epidemiology, introductory course


1999 -2007 MPH.
5.

Co-Instructor; Epidemiology, introductory course


1994 -1998 School of Public Health,MPH.
6.

Co-Instructor; Non-Infectious Diseases Epidemiology


1998 -2001 School of Public Health,MPH.
7.

Co-Instructor; Infectious Diseases Epidemiology


1997-2002 School of Public Health,MPH.

Ph.D

1.

Special Topics in Epidemiology


2002-2007 Ph.D.
2.

Advance Epidemiology


1999 -2004 School of Public Health,Ph.D.
3.

Epidemiology


1998-2004 School of Nursing ,Ph.D.

MSPH

1.

Epidemiology, introductory course


1999 -2007 MSPH.
2.

Co-Instructor; Epidemiology, introductory course


1994 -1998 School of Public Health,MSPH.

1.

Epidemiologic Approach in Malaria Control


2000-2007 Diploma course of Malaria and Planning its Control, WHO Regional Training Center in ,.
2.

Epidemiology


1998-2007 Diploma course of Malaria and Planning its Control, WHO Regional Training Center in ,.

M.S

1.

Computer


1996 -1998 Shaheed Beheshti University,M.S.

B.Sc

1.

Public Health


1996-1998 Shaheed Beheshti University,B.Sc.

Short Courses / Workshops

1.

3rd Asian-Pacific Congress of Epidemiology


Kitakyushu, Japan, 2001 Learner
2.

XVI World Congress of Epidemiology


Montreal, Canada, 2002 Learner
3.

8th Global Health Forum


Mexico, 2004 Learner
4.

Systematic Review Workshop


Presentaion, Lecturer
5.

Community Based Participatory Workshop


Presentaion, Lecturer
6.

(Health System Research workshop(20 times


Presentaion, Lecturer
7.

Clinical Trial


WHO, Tehran, 1995(1 week) others
8.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics


WHO, Thailand, 1996(1 month) others
9.

Management of Tuberculosis Program at National level


WHO, Syria, 1996(4 days) others
10.

How to Develop Educational Modules


IPFA, Tehran, 1999(3 days) others
11.

SAS Computing


MOH, Tehran, 1999(4 days) others
12.

Research Methodology


TDR/MOH, Tehran, 2000(1 week) others
13.

Use of available data in decision making at hospital and health district level


WHO/ MOH, Tehran, 2002(3 days) others
14.

short course in Molecular Prevention


National Cancer Institute (NCI) , USA, 2002(1 week) Learner
15.

summer course in Principles and Practice of Cancer Prevention and Control


National Cancer Institute (NCI) , USA, 2002 (month1 ) Learner
16.

Qualitative research


Pasture Institute, Tehran, 2011(3 days) others
17.

Modeling


Pasture Institute, Tehran, 2011(1 day) others
18.

Public Opinion Polling and Health Policy


John Hopkins Fall Institute , 2011(3 days) others
19.

Health Equity Research and Knowledge Translation: Strategies and Tools for Researchers to Contribute to Policy Change


John Hopkins Fall Institute , 2011(3 days) others
20.

Healthcare in the 21st Century: Importance of Interoperability


COMSTECH , Pakistan, 2011(3 days) others

Grants & Contracts

1.

Counterfactual analysis of HIV risk factors in Iran


Status: Completed, Executers: Principle investigator, Sponser: UNODC, 2004
2.

Asthma and allergy in children (ISSAC) in different parts of Iran


Status: Completed, Executers: Co-worker, Sponser: National Center for of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, 1997
3.

Effectiveness of BCG vaccination on pulmonary tuberculosis


Status: Completed, Executers: Principle Investigator, Sponser: National Center of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, 1998
4.

Iran National Health Survey


Status: Completed, Executers: Co-Worker, Sponser: National Center for Medical Research, 1999-2000
5.

Qualitative research on factors which influence tendency of people to Hookah in Hormozgan province


Status: Completed, Executers: Principle Investigator, Sponser: Institute of Public Health Research, 2000
6.

The compilation of a Comprehensive Applied Educational Reference in Research for Managers and Academic Members


Status: Completed, Executers: Acting Director, Sponser: WHO, 2000
7.

Development of Client Oriented Monitoring Tool in maternal care services. Principle Investigator


Status: Completed, Sponser: UNICEF, 2000
8.

Expansion of Client Oriented Monitoring Tools in all health services at district level. Principle Investigator


Status: Completed, Sponser: UNICEF, 2001
9.

Is private sector following the national tuberculosis guidelines in diagnosis and management of pulmonary tuberculosis? A study


Status: Completed, Sponser: WHO, 2002
10.

A Study to determine environment and genetic interactions in Myopia


Status: Completed, Executers: Co-Worker, Sponser: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2002

Books

Farsi

1.

Knowledge Translation and utilization of Research Results


Authors: Sadighi J, Majdzadeh R, Nedjat S, Gholami J
Persian, Publisher: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2008, Original
Abstract :

http://tumspress.tums.ac.ir/books/detail.asp?bookID=128

Book Chapters:
 
Majdzadeh R, (2004) Surveillance. In: Textbook of Public Health, http://www.elib.hbi.ir/persian/PUBLIC_HEALTH_EBOOK/08_03.htm.
 
Majdzadeh R, (2004) Case-control study. Ch. 10 in: Majdzadeh R and Fotohi A. (eds.) Managers and Academic Members Guide to Applied Research, Tehran, TUMS.
 
Majdzadeh R, Shariatti B, (2004) Cohort study. Ch. 9 in: Majdzadeh R and Fotohi A. (eds.) Managers and Academic Members Guide to Applied Research, Tehran, TUMS.
 
Nedjat S, Majdzadeh R, (in press) Ethics in observational studies, in: Ethical issues in medical research., Medical Ethics and History Research Center, TUMS.
 
Jamshidi E, Shahandeh K, Sepanlou Ghajarieh S, Majdzadeh R, Community Based Participatory Research., TUMS.
 

Papers

English

1.

Inequality in maternal mortality in iran: an ecologic study


Authors: Tajik P, Nedjat S, Afshar NE, Changizi N, Yazdizadeh B, Azemikhah A, Aamrolalaei S, Majdzadeh R
Int J Prev Med, Vol.3, No.2, Year. 2012, Page:116-21,
2.

Methodologies and messages in Iranian articles on maternal care, diabetes mellitus, and tuberculosis, published in 2001 - 2006.


Authors: Nedjat S, Nedjat S, Maleki K, Gholami J, Ashoorkhani M, Majdzadeh R
Int J Prev Med, Vol.3, No.1, Year. 2012, Page:42-6,
3.

Is opium a real risk factor for esophageal cancer or just a methodological artifact? Hospital and neighborhood controls in case-control studies


Authors: Shakeri R, Kamangar F, Nasrollahzadeh D, Nouraie M, Khademi H, Etemadi A, Islami F, Marjani H, Fahimi S, Sepehr A, Rahmati A, Abnet CC, Dawsey SM, Brennan P, Boffetta P, Malekzadeh R, Majdzadeh R
PLoS One_e32711. Epub 2012 Mar 1., Vol.7, No.3, Year. 2012,
4.

Which information resources are used by general practitioners for updating knowledge regarding diabetes?


Authors: Tabatabaei-Malazy O, Nedjat S, Majdzadeh R
Arch Iran Med, Vol.15, No.4, Year. 2012, Page:223-7,
5.

Understanding determinants of socioeconomic inequality in mental health in Iran's capital, Tehran: a concentration index decomposition approach


Authors: Morasae EK, Forouzan AS, Majdzadeh R, Asadi-Lari M, Noorbala AA, Hosseinpoor AR
Int J Equity Health, Vol.11, No.18, Year. 2012,
6.

.Characteristics of high-risk sexual behaviors for human immunodeficiency virus infection among Iranian drug abusers


Authors: Keshtkar A, Majdzadeh R, Nedjat S, Gholipour M, Badakhshan A, Qorbani M, Vakili M, Salari H.
J Addict Med, Vol.6, No.2, Year. 2012, Page:153-8,
7.

Unmet refractive need and its determinants in Shahroud, Iran.


Authors: Emamian MH, Zeraati H, Majdzadeh R, Shariati M, Hashemi H, Fotouhi A
Int Ophthalmol_Epub 2012 May 3, Vol.32, No.4, Year. 2012, Page:329-36,
8.

Revealing mental health status in Iran's capital: putting equity and efficiency together


Authors: Morasae EK, Forouzan AS, Asadi-Lari M, Majdzadeh R
Soc Sci Med_Epub 2012 Apr 26, Vol.75, No.3, Year. 2012, Page:531-7,
9.

Effectiveness of Community-based Intervention to Promote Iran's Food-based Dietary Guidelines


Authors: Shariatjafari S, Omidvar N, Shakibazadeh E, Majdzadeh R, Minaei M, Gholamzade M
Int J Prev Med, Vol.3, No.4, Year. 2012, Page:249-61,
10.

Neighborhood intimacy as perceived by women living in urban areas and its association with personal and social network characteristics


Authors: Alami A, Majdzadeh R, Nedjat S, Foroushani AR, Malekafzali H
Int J Prev Med, Vol.3, No.5, Year. 2012,
11.

Is Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) Useful?


Authors: Salimi Y, Shahandeh K, Malekafzali H, Loori N, Kheiltash A, Jamshidi E, Frouzan AS, Majdzadeh R
A Systematic Review on Papers in a Decade. Int J Prev Med, Vol.3, No.6, Year. 2012, Page:386-93,
12.

Methodology and Early Findings of the Third Survey of CASPIAN Study: A National School-based Surveillance of Students' High Risk Behaviors


Authors: Kelishadi R, Heshmat R, Motlagh ME, Majdzadeh R, Keramatian K, Qorbani M, Taslimi M, Aminaee T, Ardalan G, Poursafa P, Larijani B
Int J Prev Med, Vol.3, No.6, Year. 2012, Page:394-401,
13.

What are Differences between Non-injecting and Injecting Drug Addicts?


Authors: Noroozi M, Nedjat S, Golestan B, Majdzadeh R
Int J Prev Med, Vol.3, No.6, Year. 2012, Page:414-9,
14.

Types of Canadian dentists who are more likely to provide dental implant treatment


Authors: Esfandiari S, Majdzadeh R, Feine J
Implant Dent, Vol.20, No.1, Year. 2011, Page:76-84,
15.

Crash-related factors associated with the severity of road traffic injuries in Iran


Authors: Majdzadeh R, Eshraghian MR, Khalagi K, Motevalian A, Naraghi K
Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot, Year. 2011, Page:1-6,
16.

Decomposing socioeconomic inequality in self-rated health in Tehran


Authors: Nedjat S, Hosseinpoor AR, Forouzanfar MH, Golestan B, Majdzadeh R
J Epidemiol Community Health, Year. 2011,
17.

How should we assess knowledge translation in research organizations; designing a knowledge translation self-assessment tool for research institutes (SATORI)


Authors: Gholami J, Majdzadeh R, Nedjat S, Nedjat S, Maleki K, Ashoorkhani M, Yazdizadeh B
Health Res Policy Syst, Vol.22, No.9, Year. 2011, Page:10,
18.

Trends in medical education, an example from a developing country


Authors: Rajabi F, Majdzadeh R, Ziaee SA
Arch Iran Med, Vol.14, No.2, Year. 2011, Page:132-8,
19.

Taxi drivers' views on risky driving behavior in Tehran: A qualitative study using a social marketing approach


Authors: Shams M, Shojaeizadeh D, Majdzadeh R, Rashidian A, Montazeri A
Accid Anal Prev, Vol.43, No.3, Year. 2011, Page:646-51,
20.

Health-promoting behaviors and social support of women of reproductive age, and strategies for advancing their health: Protocol for a mixed methods study


Authors: Baheiraei A, Mirghafourvand M, Mohammadi E, Nedjat S, Mohammad-Alizadeh Charandabi S, Rajabi F, Majdzadeh R
BMC Public Health, Vol.11, No.1, Year. 2011, Page:191,
21.

Lessons Learned from H1N1 Epidemic: The Role of Mass Media in Informing Physicians


Authors: Gholami J, Hosseini SH, Ashoorkhani M, Majdzadeh SR
Int J Prev Med, Vol.2, No.1, Year. 2011, Page:32-7,
22.

Strengthening evidence-based decision-making: is it possible without improving health system stewardship?


Authors: R Majdzadeh, B Yazdizadeh, S Nedjat, J Gholami, S Ahghari
Health Policy and Planning, Year. 2011,
23.

Local intramuscular transplantation of autologous mononuclear cells for critical lower limb ischaemia


Authors: Moazzami K, Majdzadeh R, Nedjat S
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, Vol.7, No.12, Year. 2011,
24.

Healthcare utilization in patients with esophageal cancer in a high risk area in northeast of Iran


Authors: Roshandel G, Majdzadeh R, Keshtkar A, Aramesh K, Sedaghat SM, Semnani S
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, Vol.12, No.9, Year. 2011, Page:2437-42,
25.

Assessing health system responsiveness: a household survey in 17th district of tehran


Authors: Rashidian A, Kavosi Z, Majdzadeh R, Pourreza A, Pourmalek F, Arab M, Mohammad K
Iran Red Crescent Med J, Vol.13, No.5, Year. 2011, Page:302-8,
26.

Booster dose vaccination for preventing hepatitis B (Protocol)


[[Web link]]
Authors: Poorolajal J, Mahmoodi M, Haghdoost A, Majdzadeh R, Nasseri-Moghaddam S, Ghalichi L, Fotouhi A
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , No.1, Year. 2010,
27.

Capture-recapture method for assessing publication bias


Authors: Poorolajal J, Haghdoost A, Mahmoodi M, Majdzadeh R, Nasseri-Moghaddam S, , Fotouhi A
JRMS, Vol.15, No.2, Year. 2010, Page:107-115 ,
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28.

Primary prevention of parent-child conflict and abuse in Iranian mothers: A randomized-controlled trial


[[Web link]]
Authors: Oveisi S, Ardabili HE, Dadds MR, Majdzadeh R, Mohammadkhani P, Rad JA, Shahrivar Z
Child Abuse Negl, Year. 2010, Page:206-213,
29.

Evidence-basd approach to HV/AIDS policy and researc prioritizatinn Iran


[[Web link]]
Authors: Feizzadeh A., Nedjat S, Asghari S, Keshtkar A, Heshmat R, Setayesh H, Majdzadeh R
East Mediterr Health J, Vol.16, No.3, Year. 2010, Page:259-265,
30.

Systematic review of methods for evaluating healthcare research economic impact


[[Web link]]
Authors: Yazdizadeh B, Majdzadeh R, Salmasian H
Health Res Policy Syst, Vol.8, No.1, Year. 2010,
31.

Metaplot: A novel stata graph for assessing heterogeneity at a glance


[[Web link]]
Authors: Poorolajal J, Mahmoodi M, Majdzadeh R, Fotouhi A
Iranian Journal of Public Health, Vol.39, No.2, Year. 2010, Page:102-104,
32.

Booster dose vaccination for preventing hepatitis B


Authors: Poorolajal J, Mahmoodi M, Haghdoost A, Majdzadeh R, Nasseri-Moghaddam S, Ghalichi L, Fotouhi A
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, Year. 2010,
33.

A.Quality of life among an Iranian general population sample using the World Health Organization's quality of life instrument (WHOQOL-BREF).


[[Web link]]
Authors: Nedjat S, Holakouie Naieni K, Mohammad K, Majdzadeh R, Montazeri
International Journal of Public Health, Year. 2010, Page:1-7,
34.

What types of dentists are more likely to adopt new dental technologies?


[[Web link]]
Authors: Esfandiari S, Majdzadeh R, Feine J, Battista R
Journal de l’ordre des dentistes du québec, Vol.47, No.4, Year. 2010, Page:44-52,
35.

Direct estimation of life expectancy in the islamic republic of Iran in 2003


[[Web link]]
Authors: Pourmalek F, Abolhassani F, Naghavi M, Mohammad K, Majdzadeh R, Holakouei K and Fotouhi A
East Mediterr Health J, Vol.15, No.1, Year. 2009, Page:76-84,
36.

Rationale, methods and first results of the Iranian national programme for prevention of chronic diseases from childhood: CASPIAN Study


Authors: Motlagh ME, Kelishadi R, Ardalan G, Gheiratmand R, Majdzadeh R, Heidarzadeh A
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Vol.15, No.2, Year. 2009, Page:304-16,
37.

Research collaboration in Tehran University of Medical Sciences: two decades after integration


[[Web link]]
Authors: Majdzadeh R, Nedjat R, Gholami J, Nedjat S, Maleki K, Qorbani M, Shokoohi M and Ashoorkhani M
Health Research Policy and Systems, Vol.7, Year. 2009,
38.

An Overview of a National Surveillance Program in Iran for Prevention of Chronic Non-communicable Diseases from Childhood: CASPIAN Study


[[Web link]]
Authors: Kelishadi R, Amirkhani A,Ardalan G, Ziaoddini H, Majdzadeh R
Iranian J Public Health, Vol.38, Year. 2009, Page:102-6,
39.

Health Policy Making System in Islamic Republic of Iran: Review an Experience


[[Web link]]
Authors: Larijani B, Delavari A, Damari B, Vosoogh Moghadam A, Majdzadeh R
Iranian J Public Health, Vol.38, Year. 2009, Page:1-3,
40.

A New Experience in Medical Student Admission in Iran


[[Web link]]
Authors: Majdzadeh R , Nedjat S , Keshavarz H, Rashidian A, Eynollahi B, Larijani B , Lankarani KB
Iranian J Public Health, Vol.38, Year. 2009, Page:36-9,
41.

Iran's Health Innovation and Science Development Plan by 2025


[[Web link]]
Authors: Larijani B, Majdzadeh R, Delavari A, Rajabi F, Khatibzadeh S, Esmailzadeh H, Lankarani KB
Iranian J Public Health, Vol.38, Year. 2009, Page:6-13,
42.

Community-Based Participatory Research; an approach to Deal with Social Determinants of Health


[[Web link]]
Authors: Majdzadeh R, Setareh Forouzan A , Pourmalek F, Malekafzali H
Iranian J Public Health, Vol.38, Year. 2009, Page:50-3,
43.

Rationale, methods and first results of the Iranian national programme for prevention of chronic diseases from childhood: CASPIAN Study


[[Web link]]
Authors: Motlagh ME,Kelishadi R, Ardalan G,Gheiratmand R, Majdzadeh R, Heidarzadeh A
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Vol.15, No.2, Year. 2009, Page:302-14,
44.

Prevalence of HIV and Hepatitis C virus infections and related behavioral determinants among injecting drug users of drop-in centers in Iran


[[Web link]]
Authors: Mirahmadizadeh AR, Majdzadeh R, Mohammad K, Forouzanfar MH
IRCMJ, Vol.11, No.3, Year. 2009, Page:325-329,
45.

Iran's Approach to Knowledge Translation


[[Web link]]
Authors: Majdzadeh R, Nedjat S, Fotouhi A, Malekafzali H
Iranian Journal of Public Health, Vol.38, Year. 2009, Page:58-60,
46.

Opium consumption and the risk of traffic injuries in regular users: a case-crossover study in an emergency department


[[Web link]]
Authors: Majdzadeh R, Feiz-Zadeh A, Rajabpour Z, Motevalian A, Hosseini M, Abdollahi M, Ghadirian P
Traffic Inj Prev, Vol.10, No.4, Year. 2009, Page:325-9,
47.

Socioeconomic status and obesity relationship in non-menopause women aged 15-49 years in Tehran, Iran


[[Web link]]
Authors: Mohammad K, Golestan B, Majdzadeh R, Chaman R, Nedjat S, Karimloo M
Iranian Journal of Public Health, Vol.38, No.3, Year. 2009, Page:84-89,
48.

Mothers’ Attitudes Toward Corporal Punishment of Children in Qazvin-Iran


[[Web link]]
Authors: Oveisi S, Eftekhare Ardabili H, Majdzadeh R, Mohammadkhani P, Alaqband Rad J and Loo J
Journal of Family Violence, Year. 2009, Page:1-6,
49.

Long-term protection provided by hepatitis B vaccine and need for booster dose: A meta-analysis


[[Web link]]
Authors: Poorolajal J, Mahmoodi M, Majdzadeh R, Nasseri-Moghaddam S, Haghdoost A, Fotouhi A
Vaccine, Year. 2009,
50.

Comparison of databases for Iranian articles; access to evidence on substance abuse and addiction


[[Web link]]
Authors: Amin-Esmaili M, Nedjat S, Motevalian A, Rahimi-Movaghar A, Majdzadeh R
Arch Iran Med, Vol.12, No.6, Year. 2009, Page:559-65,
51.

Promoting development and use of systematic reviews in a developing country


[[Web link]]
Authors: Yousefi-Nooraie R., Rashidian A., Nedjat S., Majdzadeh R., Mortaz-Hedjri S., Etemadi A., Salmasian H
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, No.6, Year. 2009, Page: 1029-1034,
52.

Metabolically Obese Normal Weight and Phenotypically Obese Metabolically Normal Youths: The CASPIAN Study


[[Web link]]
Authors: Kelishadi R, Cook SR, Motlagh ME, Gouya MM, Ardalan G, Motaghian M, Majdzadeh R, Ramezani MA
J Am Diet Assoc, Vol.108, No.1, Year. 2008, Page:82-90,
53.

Vitamin D Deficiency in Iran: A Multi-center Study among Different Urban Areas


[[Web link]]
Authors: Heshmat R, Mohammad K, Majdzadeh R, Forouzanfar MH Bahrami A, Ranjbar Omrani GH, Nabipour I, Rajabian R, Hossein-Nezhad A, Rezaei Hemami M, Keshtkar A, Pajouhi M, Larijani B
Iranian J Publ Health, Vol.37, No.1, Year. 2008, Page:72-78,
54.

Caspian Study Group.Thinness, overweight and obesity in a national sample of Iranian children and adolescents: CASPIAN Study


[[Web link]]
Authors: Kelishadi R, Ardalan G, Gheiratmand R, Majdzadeh R, Hosseini M, Gouya MM, Razaghi EM, Delavari A, Motaghian M, Barekati H, Mahmoud-Arabi MS, Lock K
Child Care Health Dev, Vol.34, No.1, Year. 2008, Page:44-54,
55.

Breastfeeding: a potential protective factor against ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection in young infants


[[Web link]]
Authors: Nejat F, Tajik P, Ghodsi SM, Golestan B, Majdzadeh R,Yazdani S, Ansari S, Dadmehr M, Ganji S, Najafi M, Farahmand F, Moatamed F
Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, Vol.1, No.2, Year. 2008, Page:138-141,
56.

Psychometric properties of the Iranian interview-administered version of the World Health Organization's Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF): a population-based study


[[Web link]]
Authors: Nedjat S, Montazeri A, Holakouie K, Mohammad K, Majdzadeh R
BMC Health Services Research , Vol.8, Year. 2008, Page:61,
57.

Reliability, Validity, and Feasibility of the Mayo Gastro-Eso-phag¬eal Reflux Questionnaire (GERQ) in a Persian-Speaking Population”.


[[Web link]]
Authors: Nasseri-Moghaddam S, Razjouyan H, Habibi R, Rafaat-Zand K, Ahrari B, Nouraie M, Majdzadeh R, Vahedi H, Malekzadeh R
Iranian Journal of Public Health, Vol.37, No.2, Year. 2008, Page:64-74 ,
58.

Evaluation of the measles–rubella mass vaccination campaign in the population covered by Tehran University of Medical Sciences


[[Web link]]
Authors: Majdzadeh R, Moradi A, Zeraati H, Ghajarieh Sepanlou S, Zamani G and Zonobi V
East Mediterr Health J, Vol.14, No.4, Year. 2008, Page:810-817,
59.

Knowledge transfer in Tehran University of Medical Sciences: an academic example of a developing country


[[Web link]]
Authors: Nedjat S, Majdzadeh R, Gholami J, Nedjat S, Maleki K, Qorbani M, Shokoohi M and Ashoorkhani M
Implementation Science , Vol.3, Year. 2008, Page:39,
60.

Graduate entry to medicine in Iran


[[Web link]]
Authors: Nedjat S, Majdzadeh R, Rashidian A
BMC Medical Education, Vol.8, Year. 2008, Page:47,
61.

The Application of Geographical Information System in Explanning Distribution of Low Birth Weight; a Case Study in North of Iran


[[Web link]]
Authors: Shakiba M, Haghdoost AA, Majdzadeh R
Iran J Med Sci , Vol.33, No.4, Year. 2008, Page:220-5,
62.

A conditional probability approach to surveillance system sensitivity assessment


[[Web link]]
Authors: Majdzadeh R, Pourmalek F
Public Health , Vol.122, Year. 2008, Page:53-60,
63.

Knowledge translation for research utilization: Design of a knowledge translation model at Tehran University of Medical Sciences


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Authors: Majdzadeh R, Sadighi J, Nejat S, Mahani AS, Gholami J
J Contin Educ Health Prof, Vol.28, No.4, Year. 2008, Page:270-277,
64.

Prevalence of chronic hepatitis B infection in Iran: a review article


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Authors: Poorolajal J, Majdzadeh R
JRMS, Vol.14, No.3, Year. 2008, Page:249-258,
65.

Factor Analysis of Cardiovascular Risk Clustering in Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome: CASPIAN Study


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Authors: Kelishadi R, Ardalan G, Adeli K, Motaghian M, Majdzadeh R, Mahmood-Arabi MS, Delavari A, Riazi MM, Namazi R, Ramezani MA
Ann Nutr Metab, Vol.51, No.3, Year. 2007, Page:208-215,
66.

Factors associated with the metabolic syndrome in a national sample of youths: CASPIAN Study


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Authors: Kelishadi R, Gouya MM, Adeli K, Ardalan G, Gheiratmand R, Majdzadeh R, Mahmoud-Arabi MS, Delavari A, Riazi MM, Barekati H, Motaghian M, Shariatinejad K, Heshmat R
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis, Year. 2007,
67.

Pilot evaluation of first Iranian sampling software for health research (Yasin sampling software).


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Authors: Sadeghi-Bazargani H, Mohammad K, Arshi S, Majzadeh R, Mohammadi A
Inf Tech J., Vol.6, No.1, Year. 2007, Page:136-141,
68.

Association of physical activity and dietary behaviours in relation to the body mass index in a national sample of Iranian children and adolescents: CASPIAN Study


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Authors: Kelishadi R, Ardalan G, Gheiratmand R, Gouya MM, Razaghi EM, Delavari A, Majdzadeh R, Heshmat R, Motaghian M, Barekati H, Mahmoud-Arabi MS, Riazi MM
Bull World Health Organ, Vol.85, No.1, Year. 2007, Page:19-26,
69.

First Reference Curves of Waist and Hip Circumferences in An Asian Population of Youths: CASPIAN Study


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Authors: Kelishadi R, Gouya MM, Ardalan G, Hosseini M, Motaghian M, Delavari A, Majdzadeh R, Heidarzadeh A, Mahmoud-Arabi MS, Riazi MM
J Trop Pediatr, Year. 2007,
70.

Applying quantitative methods for detecting new drug safety signals in pharmacovigilance national database


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Authors: Shalviri G, Mohammad K, Majdzadeh R, Gholami K
Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf, Year. 2007,
71.

Determinants of traffic accidents, Traffic Analysis and Prevention


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Authors: Majdzadeh R, Khalaji K, Naraghi K, Motevalian A, Eshraghian M
Year. 2007,
72.

Smoking behavior and its influencing factors in a national-representative sample of Iranian adolescents: CASPIAN study


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Authors: Kelishadi R, Ardalan G, Gheiratmand R, Majdzadeh R, Delavari A, Heshmat R, Mokhtari MR, Razaghi EM, Motaghian M, Ahangar-Nazari I, Mahmood-Arabi MS, Barekati H
Prev Med, Vol.42, No.6, Year. 2006, Page:423-6,
73.

Association of anthropometric indices with cardiovascular disease risk factors among children and adolescents: CASPIAN Study


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Authors: Kelishadi R, Gheiratmand R, Ardalan G, Adeli K, Mehdi Gouya M, Mohammad Razaghi E, Majdzadeh R, Delavari A, Shariatinejad K, Motaghian M, Heshmat R, Heidarzadeh A, Barekati H, Sadat Mahmoud-Arabi M, Mehdi Riazi M
Int J Cardiol, Vol.117, No.3, Year. 2006, Page:340-8,
74.

Seroprevalence of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Sistan-va-Baluchestan province of Iran


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Authors: Izadi S, Holakouie-Naieni K, Majdzadeh SR, Chinikar S, Nadim A, Rakhshani F, Hooshmand B
Jpn J Infect Dis, Vol.59, No.5, Year. 2006, Page:326-8,
75.

Decomposing socioeconomic inequality in infant mortality in Iran


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Authors: Hosseinpoor AR, Van Doorslaer E, Speybroeck N, Naghavi M, Mohammad K, Majdzadeh R, Delavar B, Jamshidi H, Vega J
Int J Epidemiol, Vol.35, No.5, Year. 2006, Page:1211-9,
76.

Association of Physical Activity and the Metabolic Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: CASPIAN Study


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Authors: Kelishadi R, Razaghi EM, Gouya MM, Ardalan G, Gheiratmand R, Delavari A, Motaghian M, Ziaee V, Siadat ZD, Majdzadeh R, Heshmat R, Barekati H, Arabi MS, Heidarzadeh A, Shariatinejad K
Horm Res, Vol.67, No.1, Year. 2006, Page:46-52,
77.

Paediatric metabolic syndrome and associated anthropometric ndices: the CASPIAN Study


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Authors: Kelishadi R, Ardalan G, Gheiratmand R, Adeli K, Delavari A, Majdzadeh R
Acta Paediatr, Vol.95, No.12, Year. 2006, Page:1625-34,
78.

Blood pressure and its influencing factors in a national representative sample of Iranian children and adolescents: the CASPIAN Study


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Authors: Kelishadi R, Ardalan G, Gheiratmand R, Majdzadeh R, Delavari A, Heshmat R, Gouya MM, Razaghi EM, Motaghian M, Mokhtari MR, Barekati H, Arabi MS
Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil, Vol.13, No.6, Year. 2006, Page:956-63,
79.

Prevalence of Clostridium Difficile- Associated Diarrhea in Hospitalized Patients with Nosocomial Diarrhea


Authors: Sadeghifard N, Salari NH, Ghassemi MR, Shirazi MH, Feizabadi MM, Kazemi B, Majdzadeh R, Amin- Harati F
Iranian Journal Public Health, Vol.34, No.3, Year. 2005, Page:67-72,
80.

Monitoring of National Drug Policy (NDP) and its standardized indicators; conformity to decisions of the national drug selecting committee in Iran


Authors: Nikfar S, Kebriaeezadeh A, Majdzadeh R, Abdollahi M
BMC Int Health Hum Rights, Vol.5, No.1, Year. 2005,
81.

An outbreak of food-borne group A Streptococcus (GAS) tonsillopharyngitis among residents of a dormitory


Authors: Sarvghad M, Naderi H, Naderi-Nassab M, Majdzadeh R, Javanian M, Faramarzi H, Fatehmanesh P
Scand J Infect Dis, Vol.37, No.9, Year. 2005, Page:647-50,
82.

Socio-economic inequality in infant mortality in Iran and across its provinces


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Authors: Hosseinpoor A, Mohammad K, Majdzadeh R, Naghavi M, Abolhassani F, Sousa A, Speybroeck N, Jamshidi H, Vega J
Bulletin of World Health Organization, Vol.83, No.11, Year. 2005, Page:837-844,
83.

serogroup distribution of shigella in tehran


Authors: Ranjbar R., Soltan Dalal M.M., Pourshafie M.R., Aslani M.M., Majdzadeh R, Khorramizadeh M.R
Iranian Journal Public Health, Vol.33, No.3, Year. 2004, Page:32-35,
84.

Development of the Regional Malaria Training Centre in Bandar Abbas, I. R. Iran, a succinct review


Authors: Vatandoost H, Mesdaghinia A, Zamani G, Majdzadeh R, Atta H, Beales P
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, J, Vol.10, No.1-2, Year. 2004, Page:215-24,
85.

Pattern of acute poisonings in Mashhad, Iran 1993-2000


Authors: Afshari R, Majdzadeh R, Balali-Mood M
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol, Vol.42, No.7, Year. 2004, Page:965-75,
86.

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Sistan and Baluchestan Province of Iran, a case-control study on epidemiological characteristics


Authors: Izadi S, Naieni KH, Madjdzadeh R, Nadim A
Int J Infect Dis, Vol.8, No.5, Year. 2004, Page:299-306,
87.

Health care system delay in diagnosis and treatment of contagious Tuberculosis in I.R.Iran, 2003


Authors: Nasehi M, Mohammad K, Gouya MM, Majdzadeh R, Zamani Gh, Holakoei K, Salek S
Journal of Respiratory Disease, Thoracic Surgery, Intensive Care and Tuberculosis, Vol.8, No.2, Year. 2003, Page:55-64,
88.

Adherence of the private sector to national tuberculosis guidelines in the Islamic Republic of Iran, 2001-02


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Authors: Shirzadi MR, Majdzadeh R, Pourmalek F, Naraghi K
East Mediterr Health J, Vol.9, No.4, Year. 2003, Page:796-804,
89.

Tuberculine skin test of 11,116 primary school children in the Bam city, sounthrn Iran


[[Web link]]
Authors: Sharifi I, Fekri AR, MR, Aflatonian M, Majdzadeh R, Ahmadi-Mousavi MR, Khamesipour A, Nadim A
Hamdard Medicus, Vol.45, No.1, Year. 2002, Page:27-31,
90.

Comparison of RT23 and local Tuberculine (PPD) produced by Razi Institute


Authors: Majdzadeh R, Golkari H, Mosavari N
Arch Razi Ins, Vol.5, No.1, Year. 2000, Page:53-60,
91.

Validation of the diagnostic criteria for atopic dermatitis


Authors: Firooz A, Davoudi SM, Farahmand AN, Majdzadeh R, Kashani N, Dowlati Y
Arch Dermatol, Vol.135, No.5, Year. 1999, Page:514-6,
92.

The role of sociocognitive mediators in the beliefs-intentions relationship: Snacking behavior


Authors: . Shahanjarini AK, Rashidian A, Majdzadeh R, Omidvar N, Shojaeezadeh D
Social Behavior and Personality, Vol.38, No.5, Page:711-720,
93.

'Linking research to action' in Iran: Two decades after integration of the Health Ministry and the medical universities


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Authors: Majdzade R, Nedjat S, Denis JL, Yazdizadeh B, Gholami J
Public Health, Vol.124, No.7, Page:404-11,
94.

Can criteria for identifying educational influentials in developed countries be applied to other countries? A study in Iran


Authors: Majdzadeh SR
Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions , Vol.31, No.2, Page:95-102,
95.

Do We Transfer Health Research Results to People?


Authors: M Ashoorkhani, J Gholami, R Majdzadeh
International Journal of Preventive Medicine , Vol.2, No.2, Page:103,
96.

Assessing Health System Responsiveness: A Household Survey in 17th District of Tehran


Authors: A Rashidian, Z Kavosi, R Majdzadeh, A Pourreza, F Pourmalek, M Arab, K Mohammad
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal , Vol.13, No.5, Page:302-308,
97.

Comparison of Onset Age and Pattern of Male Adolescent Smoking in Two Different Socioeconomic Districts of Tehran, Iran


Authors: F Rezaei, S Nedjat, B Golestan, R Majdzadeh
International Journal of Preventive Medicine , Vol.2, No.4,
98.

Reasons for Smoking among Male Teenagers in Tehran, Iran: Two Case-Control Studies Using Snowball Sampling


Authors: F Rezaei, S Nedjat, B Golestan, R Majdzadeh
International Journal of Preventive Medicine , Vol.2, No.4,
99.

The Gap of Visual Impairment Between Economic Groups in Shahroud, Iran: A Blinder-Oaxaca Decomposition


Authors: MH Emamian, H Zeraati, R Majdzadeh, M Shariati, H Hashemi, A Fotouhi
American journal of epidemiology , Vol.173, No.12, Page:1463,
100.

Cesarean section rate in Iran, multidimensional approaches for behavioral change of providers: a qualitative study


Authors: B Yazdizadeh, S Nedjat, K Mohammad, A Rashidian, N Changizi, R Majdzadeh
BMC health services research, Vol.11, No.1, Page:159,
101.

Caregiver burden among the family members of patients with dementia


Authors: I Abdollahpour, M Noroozian, S Nedjat, R Majdzadeh
International Journal of Preventive Medicine , Vol.2, No.3,
102.

Crash-related factors associated with the severity of road traffic injuries in Iran


Authors: R Majdzadeh, MR Eshraghian, K Khalagi, A Motevalian, K Naraghi
International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion , Vol.18, No.3, Page:175-180,
103.

Health Emergency Mass Notification: Lessons Learnt from the H1N1 Pandemic in Tehran


Authors: M Ashoorkhani, J Gholami, R Majdzadeh, F Akbari, SH Hosseini
International Journal of Preventive Medicine , Vol.2, No.3,

Farsi

1.

Viewpoints of Policy-Makers about Community Participation in Harm Reduction Programs for Drug Addiction


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Authors: Kheiltash A, Majdzadeh R, Ehterami M
Hakim Scientific Journal. Hakim Research Journal , Vol.12, No.2, Year. 2009, Page:54-64,
2.

Comparison of cost-effectiveness of amblyopia screening by optometrists and trained kinder garden staff


Authors: Forozanfar MH, Karami M, Fotouhi A, Majdzadeh R, Jamali P
Journal of School of public Health & Institute of Public Health Research, Vol.6, No.4, Year. 2009, Page: 87-100,
3.

Satisfaction and opinions of Tehran University of Medical Sciences academic members on its development programs , 2006


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Authors: Majdzadeh R, Nedjat S, Gholami J, Rashidian A
Payavard Salamat, Vol.2, No.1-2, Year. 2009, Page:6-17,
4.

How much has knowledge transfer been observed in the health programs?


[[Web link]]
Authors: Nedjat S, Nedjat S, Gholami J, Ashoorkhani M, Maleki K, Mortaz Hejrie S, Majdzadeh R
Hakim Research Journal , Vol.11, No.4, Year. 2009, Page:1-7,
5.

Interventions for Promoting Research Knowledge Translation: Introduction


[[Web link]]
Authors: Majdzadeh R, Ahghari S, Nedjat S, Gholami J, Maleki K, Yunesian M and Fotuhi A
Iranian Journal of Medical Hypotheses and Ideas, Vol.3, Year. 2009, Page:18,
6.

Interventions for Promoting Research Knowledge Translation: Intellectual Property Rights of Stakeholders for Promotion of Knowledge Translation


[[Web link]]
Authors: Maleki K, Ahghari S, Majdzadeh R
Iranian Journal of Medical Hypotheses and Ideas, Vol.3, Year. 2009, Page:21,
7.

Do researchers have a correct impression of their knowledge translation activities?


[[Web link]]
Authors: Nedjat S, Ashoorkhani M, Gholami J, Majdzadeh R
Payesh, Vol.8, Year. 2009, Page:395-400,
8.

Utilization of Research in Health System Decision Making


[[Web link]]
Authors: Yazdizadeh B, Nedjat S , Gholami J , Changizi N , Yarahmadi Sh , Nasehi M , Majdzadeh R.
Hakim Research Journal , Vol.12, No.2, Year. 2009, Page:1-10,
9.

Faculty Members’ Inclination to Leave University and its Related Factors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences


[[Web link]]
Authors: Nedjat S, Gholami J, Majdzadeh R
Strides in Development of Medical Education, Vol.5, No.1, Year. 2008, Page:1-9,
10.

Estimation of healthy life expectancy for Iran’s population in year 1382 (2003)


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Authors: Pourmalek F, Abolhassani F, Naghavi M, Mohammad K, Majdzadeh R, Holakouie K, Fotouhi A
Hakim Scientific Journal, Vol.10, No.4, Year. 2008, Page:66-67,
11.

Motives for cigarret smoking in 13 to 15 year old boys: A qualitative study


Authors: Rezaei F, Majdzadeh R, Nedjat S, Golestan B
Journal of School of public Health & Institute of Public Health Research, Vol.5, No.4, Year. 2008, Page:25-34,
12.

relationship between nutritional factors and breast cancer in women attending Imam hospital.


Authors: Shokoohi M, Keshavarz A, Majdadeh R, Siassi F
Journal of School of public Health & Institute of Public Health Research, Vol.5, No.4, Year. 2008, Page:35-46,
13.

Participation in Tehran University of Medical science Research


Authors: Majdzadeh R, Nedjat S, Gholami J, Ghorbani M, et al
Journal of School of public Health & Institute of Public Health Research, Vol.5, No.4, Year. 2008, Page:11-24,
14.

Self assessment in research organizations (Application of the knowledge translation model)


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Authors: Nedjat S, Saddighi J, Gholami J, Majdzadeh R
Payesh: Journal of Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research , Vol.7, No.3, Year. 2008, Page:259-268,
15.

Effect of Ministry of Health and Medical Education structure on application of medical research


[[Web link]]
Authors: Nedjat S, Yazdizadeh B, Gholami J, Ashorkhani M, Nedjat S, Maleki K, Majdzadeh R
Hakim Research Journal , Vol.11, No.3, Year. 2008, Page:1-10,
16.

Admission of medical students from bachelor's degree: why?


[[Web link]]
Authors: Nedat S., Majdzadeh R., Rashidian A., Mortaz Hejri S
Hakim Research Journal, Vol.10, No.2, Year. 2007, Page:1-7,
17.

Health service utilization by mentally handicapped children and factors affecting it


[ [Web link]]
Authors: Asghari S., Malekafzali H., Holakoei K., Majdzadeh R., Soleimani F., Amirsalari S
Scientific Journal of School of Public Health and Institute of Public Health Research, Vol.5, No.1, Year. 2007, Page:29-37,
18.

Estimation of life expectancy in Iran 2003


[ [Web link]]
Authors: Pourmalek F, Abolhassani F, Naghavi M, Mohammad K, Majdzadeh R, Holakouie K, Fotouhi, A
Rahnavard Research, Vol.10, No.1, Year. 2007, Page: 18-30,
19.

Estimation of death due to road traffic injuries in Kerman district: application of capture-recapture method


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Authors: Motevalian S.A., Holakouie Naieni K., Mahmoodi M., Majdzadeh R., Akbari M.E
Journal of School of Public Health and institute of Public Health Research, Vol.5, No.2, Year. 2007, Page:61-72,
20.

Quality of Life of Tehran's Population by WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire in 2005


[ [Web link]]
Authors: Nedjat S, Montazeri A, Holakouie K, Mohammad K, Majdzadeh R
Hakim Scientific Journal, Vol.10, No.3, Year. 2007, Page: 1-8,
21.

Design of knowledge translation model


[[Web link]]
Authors: Sadighi J, Majdzadeh R, Nedjat S, Fotouhi A, Shaheedzdeh A, Gholami J, Younesian M, Rshidian A, esgarpour B, Etemadi A, Yazdani K
Payesh: Journal of The Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, Vol.7, No.1, Year. 2007, Page:35-47,
22.

Physical activity in Iranian students; Caspian study


[[Web link]]
Authors: Ziaee V, Kelishadi R, Ardalan G, Sheiratmand R, Majdzadeh R, Monazzam M
Iran Pediatrics Journal, Vol.16, No.2, Year. 2006, Page:157-64,
23.

Medical Students Attitude toward Motives of Choosing Medicine and Professional Outlook of Practitioners in Tehran University of Medical Science: Qualitative versus Quantitative Approach


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Authors: Nedjat S., Emami azavi H., Rashidian A., Yazdani S., Majdzadeh R
Strides in Development of Medical Education; Journal of Medical Educational Development Center, Vol.3, No.1, Year. 2006, Page:1-10,
24.

Risk factors of pre-eclampia severity: application of classification and regression tree


Authors: Keshtkar AA, Majdzadeh R., Mohammad K., Ramezanzadeh F., Borna S., Azemikhah A., Hosseini F
Gorgan University of Medical Sciences Journal, Vol.8, No.2, Year. 2006, Page:47-57,
25.

Effectiveness of adolescents immunization against hepatitis B on burdn of the disease in Iran


Authors: Forozanfar M., Mohammad K., Majdzadeh R., Malekzadeh R., Abolhasani F., Medinejad MM., Holakouei K., Hoesseini M., Naghavi M
Hakim Scientific Journal, Vol.9, No.2, Year. 2006, Page:1-11,
26.

The World Health Organization quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire: Translation and validation study of the Iranian version


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Authors: Nedjat S., Montazeri A., Holakouie Naieni K., Mohammad K., Majdzadeh R
Journal of School of Public Health and Institute of Public health Research, Vol.4, No.4, Year. 2006, Page:1-12,
27.

Performance of diagnistic test for acute appendicitis; application of ROC curve


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Authors: Borhani M., Mohammad K., Holakouie Naieni K., Majdzadeh R., Kaviani K
Payesh, Journal of The Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, Vol.5, No.4, Year. 2006, Page:255-264,
28.

Contribution of risk factors on Osteoprosis burden


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Authors: Hamidi Z., Majdzadeh R., Soltano A., Larijani B
Med Coun I.R.I, Vol.24, No.4, Year. 2006, Page:381-392,
29.

Burden of ADHD in Iran 2003


[ [Web link]]
Authors: Dashti B., Abolhassani F., Majdzadeh R., Alaghbandrad J., Eftekhar H
Emegrings in Cognitive Science, Vol.8, No.4, Year. 2006, Page:49-56,
30.

Qulaity of life in Multiple Sclerosis compared to health population in


[ [Web link]]
Authors: Nedjat S., Montazeri A., Mohammad K., Majdzadeh R., Navabi N., Nedjat F, Navabi M., Holakouie Naieni K
Iranian Journal of Epidemiology, Vol.4, No.4, Year. 2006, Page:19-24,
31.

Reproductive health workers skills in filling the most common statistical forms


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Authors: Arshi S., Majdzadeh R., Sadeghi H., Sezavar S.H., Tahmasan Z., Amanati L., Rouhi A
Ardebil Universiy of Medical Sciences Journal, Vol.6, No.1, Year. 2006, Page:53-60,
32.

Comparison of the power and statistical efficiency of case-control and case-only designs in estimating the gene-environment interaction in breast cancer


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Authors: Ardalan A., Holakouie Naieni K., Mahmoudi M., Majdzadeh R., Derakhshandeh Peykar P
Scientific Journal of School of Public Health and Institute of Public Health Research, Vol.4, No.2, Year. 2006, Page:7-20,
33.

Risk factors of road traffic injures in Qazvin- loshan road, 2004


Authors: Khalaji K, Majdzadeh R*, Eshraghian M, Motevalian A, Hollakoei K
Iranian Journal of Epidemiology, Vol.1, No.3, Year. 2006, Page:27-36,
34.

Risk factors affecting severity of road traffic injuries in Qazvin-loshan road, 2005


Authors: Khalaji K, Eshraghian M, Motevalian A, Majdzadeh R
Forensic Medicine, Vol.12, No.1, Year. 2006, Page:14-24,
35.

"Kaleaseh-Pacheh", smoking and diabetes: risk factors of acute myocardial infarction in Arak: a case-cohort study


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Authors: Eshrati B., Fotouhi A., Majdzadeh R., Sarafzadegan N., Rahimi A., Mohammad K
Rahavard Danesh, Vol.9, No.4, Year. 2006, Page:35-45,
36.

Priority Setting for HIV/AIDS Research and Intervention in Iran: The application of General Impact Fraction


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Authors: Nedjat S, Feizzadeh A, Asghari S, Keshtkar A, Heshmat R, Majdzadeh R
Payesh: Journal of The Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, Vol.6, No.1, Year. 2006, Page:45-54,
37.

Responsiveness: concepts and importance


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Authors: Asghari F., Majdzadeh R
Iranian Journal of Diabetes and Lipid Disorders, Year. 2005, Page:15-24,
38.

An impact of supplemantary Zinc in lactating mothers on mothers of thir infants


Authors: Mozafari H, Keshavarz S, Siasi F, Eshraghian R, Majdzadeh R, Sheikholeslam R
Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol.7, No.1, Year. 2005, Page:45-56,
39.

Knowledge and practice regarding the mass compaign against Measles and Rubella immunization


Authors: Holakouei Naeini K, Moradi A, Pourmalek F, Majdzadeh R
Iranian Journal of Epidemiology, Vol.1, No.1, Year. 2005, Page:45-56,
40.

Compilation informed consent form for human reseaeches


Authors: Yousefinejad A., Larijani B., Majdzadeh R, et al
Fertility and Infertility Journal, Vol.7, No.1, Year. 2005, Page:553-62,
41.

The effect of music therapy on chronic pain in patients with cancer


Authors: Yousefinejad A., Madadi A., Majdzadeh R, et al
The Journal of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, No.34, Year. 2005, Page:39-42,
42.

Do the Dietary habits of our community warrant health of children and adolesents not and in future? caspian study


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Authors: Kelishadi R, Ardalan G, Sheiratmand R, Sheikholeslam R, Majdzadeh R, Delavari A, Monazzam M., Ziaee V, Barakati S, Heshmat R
Iran Pediatrics Journal, No.15, Year. 2005, Page:97-109,
43.

Conceptual framework of Popolation Research Center


Authors: Majdzadeh R, Jamshidi E, Ghajarieh Sepanlou S, et al
Payesh: Journal of The Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, Vol.4, No.2, Year. 2005, Page:81-9,
44.

Comparing signal detection quantitative methods applied to the database of Iranian Pharmacovigilance Center


Authors: Shalviri G, Mohammad, K, Majdzadeh R, Gholami K
Iranian Journal of Epidemiology, Vol.1, No.1, Year. 2005, Page:17-24,
45.

Trend of first mensturation mean in Iran


Authors: Mohammad K, Zeratti H, Majdzadeh R, Karimlou M
Fertility and Infertility Journal, Vol.7, No.1, Year. 2005, Page:523-30,
46.

Coverage of the Measles-Rubella mass campaign in south Tehran


Authors: Majdzadeh R, Efatpanah M, Moradi A, Mohseni M, et al
Payesh: Journal of The Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, Vol.4, No.2, Year. 2005, Page:91-96,
47.

Spatial and ecological Analysis of Low Birth Weight in Rasht villages


Authors: Zamani G, Shakiba M, Rahimi A, Majdzadeh R, Haghdoost A, Noorozi A
Payesh: Journal of The Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, Vol.4, No.3, Year. 2005, Page:207-16,
48.

Socio-economic inequality in infant mortality in Iran and across its provinces


Authors: Hosseinpoor A., Mohammad K., Majdzadeh R., Naghavi M., Abolhassani F., Sousa A., Speybroeck N., Jamshidi H., Vega J
Journal of Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Vol.12, No.48, Year. 2005, Page:29-39,
49.

Modeling of mortality in chronic hepatitis B and its impact on life expectancy in Iran


Authors: Forozanfar M., Mohammad K., Majdzadeh R., Malekzadeh R., Abolhasani F., Naghavi M
Payesh, Journal of The Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, Vol.4, No.3, Year. 2005, Page:163-174,
50.

The effect of withdrawal status in predisposing habitual opioid users to trafic accidents: a Case-Crossover design


Authors: Rajabpour Z, Majdzadeh R, Feiz Zadeh A, Motevalian A, Hosseini M
Iranian Journal of Epidemiology, Vol.1, No.1, Year. 2005, Page:25-30,
51.

The effect of opium consumption in predisposing habitual opioid users to trafic accidents


Authors: Rajabpour Z, Majdzadeh R, Feiz Zadeh A, Motevalian A, Hosseini M
Forensic Medicine, Vol.11, No.3, Year. 2005, Page:149-53,
52.

Seasonality of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Iran


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Authors: Taghizadeh R, Mohammad K, Majdzadeh R
Journal of School of Public Health and Institute of Public health Research, Vol.2, No.10, Year. 2004, Page:1-9,
53.

Spread of Ecstasy use in peer groups; a communicable disease model


Authors: Feiz Zadeh A, Majdzadeh R, Golestan B
Hakim Scientific Journal, Vol.7, No.2, Year. 2004, Page:1-9,
54.

Researches priority setting in contributing factors: an application of casual models


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Authors: Nedjat S, Majdzadeh R, Heshmat R, Noorizadeh F, Etemadi A
Payesh: Journal of The Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, Vol.3, No.3, Year. 2004, Page:177-84,
55.

Evaluation of the households expenses per capita and the inequity in people’s economic status and health care services


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Authors: Ghajarieh Sepanlou S, Majdzadeh R, Kamali S, Pourmalek F, Jamshidi E, Shahandeh K
Iranian Journal of Diabetes and Lipid Disorders, Vol.3, Year. 2003, Page:11-20,
56.

Evaluation of the household expenses per capita and the inequity in people’s economic status and health care services


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Authors: Shahandeh K, Majdzadeh R, Kamali SH, Pourmalek F, Jamshidi E, Ghajarieh Sepanlou S, Heshmat R
Iranian Journal of Diabetes and Lipid Disorders, Vol.3, Year. 2003, Page: 5-10,
57.

Population Research Center: application of research for community health promoion


Authors: Majdzadeh R, Larijani B
Iranian Journal of Diabetes and Lipid Disorders, Vol.3, Year. 2003, Page:1-4,
58.

Trend in prevalence of chronic cough in Iran, based on two national health surveys (1991-99)


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Authors: Jahangiri K., Mohammad K., Majdzadeh R., et al
Journal of School of Public Health and Institute of Public health Research, Vol.2, No.3, Year. 2003, Page:1-18,
59.

The prevalence of Crimean-Congo hemorragic fever in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran: a serological study


Authors: Izadi S, Holakouie Naieni K, Majdzadeh R, Chinikar S, Nadim A, Rakhshani F, Hooshmand B
Payesh: Journal of the Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Reseach, Vol.2, No.2, Year. 2003, Page:85-93,
60.

The evaluation of the mass campaign for the complementary imminization against Measles-Rubella (MR), within the population covered by Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS).


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Authors: Moradi A, MajdzadehR*, Zeraati H, et al
Journal of School of Public Health and Institute of Public health Research, Vol.2, No.8, Year. 2003, Page:15-26,
61.

Efficiency of distric health centers in Golestan province


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Authors: Keshtkar A, Abolhasani F, Zamani GH, Pourmalek F, Majdzadeh R
Hakim Scientific Journal, Vol.6, No.4, Year. 2003, Page:1-8,
62.

Risk factors for malnutrition in children: a case control study in Bandar Abbas, Iran


Authors: Fotohi A, Izadi S, Nasehi M, Holakoei K, Majdzadeh R
Journal of School of Public Health and institute of Public Health Research, Vol.1, No.3, Year. 2003, Page:23-30,
63.

Qualitative study of factors affecting tendency to the Hookah in Hormozgan province


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Authors: Majdzadeh R, Zamani G, Kazemi S
Hakim Scientific Journal, Vol.5, No.3, Year. 2002, Page:183-8,
64.

A methodology for development of monitoring tools in health centers


Authors: Sadighi J, Majdzadeh R, Younesian M, et al
Payesh: Journal of the Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Reseach, Vol.1, No.2, Year. 2002, Page:17-24,
65.

A case control study on epidemiolic determinants of Congo-Creamian fever in Iran


Authors: Izadi S, Holakoei K, Majdzadeh R, Chinikar P, Rakhshani F, Nadim A
Tehran University Veterinary Faculty Journal, Vol.57, No.4, Year. 2002, Page:15-24,
66.

A case control study on absence due to sickness in Northen Alborz miners


Authors: Nasle-Seraji J, Sadeghian F, Majdzadeh R
Journal of School of Public Health and institute of Public Health Research, Vol.1, No.3, Year. 2002, Page:9-22,
67.

An epidemiologic study on still birth, neonatal mortality and their seterminant factors, Kurdistan province


Authors: Esmailnasab N, Majdzadeh R, Nadim A
Hakim Scientific Journal, Vol.4, No.4, Year. 2002, Page:272-7,
68.

A case control study on risk factors of midlevel mental retardation in 5-14 years old children, Bandar Abbas 1999


Authors: Majdzadeh R*, Ziaee P,Hatamizadeh N, Farshidi S,Vaseghi S,Golestan B
Payesh: Journal of the Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, No.1, Year. 2002, Page:39-47,
69.

A study of Zins status in lactating mothers and growth status of their infants in Yazd city


Authors: Mozafari H., Keshavarz SA, Siasi F, Eshraghian R, Majdzadeh R, Sheikholeslam R
Journal of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Vol.4, No.9, Year. 2001, Page:67-74,
70.

Trend of smoking prevalence in Iran from 1991 to 1999 based on two national health surveys


Authors: Mohammad K, Noorbala AA, Majdzadeh R, Karimlioo M
Hakim Scientific Journal, Vol.3, No.4, Year. 2001, Page:290-6,
71.

(Comparison of the "Self - assessment" monitoring tool with routine supervisions in Maternal Care Services of Urban Health Centers, Semnan(Winner of the 2nd prize in 2004 Avicenna Research Festival (Winner of the 2nd prize in 2004 Avicenna Research Festiva


Authors: Majdzadeh R, Sadighi J, Kolahdoz M, et al
Payesh: Journal of the Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Reseach, Vol.1, No.2, Year. 2000, Page:25-33,
72.

Effectiveness of BCG vaccination program on prevention of pulmonary tuberculosis, Tehran province 1996-7


Authors: Majdzadeh R, Holakoei K, Mohammad K, Golkari H, Tabatabaei SJ, Nadim A
Hakim Scientific Journal, Vol.3, No.1, Year. 2000, Page:75-80,
73.

Cigarrete smoking in Iran: A national health survey


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Authors: Mohammad K, Zali MR, Masjedi MR, Majdzadeh R
J Med Coun I.R.I, Vol.16, No.1, Year. 1998, Page:33-37,

Editorial Board & Reviewing Activities

1.

Hakim Scientific Journal


Editor,
2.

Iranian Journal of Medical Hypotesis and Idea


Editor,
3.

Libian Journal of Infectious Diseases


Editor,
4.

Iranian Journal of Epidemiology


2005 - Present , Editor,

Skills

1.

STATA, Epi Info, SPSS, Office, Reference Managers


Memberships

1.

Scientific Committee of Tuberculosis Congress


Activity Type:Member
2002
2.

Scientific Committee and quest speaker of 1st National Congress Epidemiology and Health Services, Bushehr


Activity Type:Member
2002
3.

Scientific Committee and quest speaker of 2nd National Congress Epidemiology, Zahedan


Activity Type:Member
2004
4.

Scientific Committee and quest speaker of 3rd National Congress Epidemiology, Kerman


Activity Type:Member
2006
5.

Scientific Committee and quest speaker of 4th National Congress Epidemiology, Urumie


Activity Type:Member
2007
6.

Scientific Committe and quest speaker of 1st National Congress of Community Based Participatory Research, Ardabil


Activity Type:Member
2005
7.

Scientific Committee of XVII World Congress of Epidemiology, Bangkok


Activity Type:Member
2005
8.

Founding Committee, Iranian Osteoporosis Association


Activity Type:Member
2004
9.

Tuberculosis Scientific Advisory Committee for Disease Control Department MOH


Activity Type:Member
2000- Present
10.

Malaria Scientific Advisory Committee for Disease Control Department MOH


Activity Type:Member
2001-Present
11.

Adverse Drug Reaction Advisory Committee, MOH


Activity Type:Member
2003-Present
12.

Managerial Committee, Iranian Epidemiological Association


Activity Type:Member
2000-2007
13.

Member, Non-Communicable Diseases Control Scientific Advisory Committee for Disease Control Department MOH


Activity Type:Member
2006 -Present
14.

Head of Selection Committee for Paramedics, Razi Festival


Activity Type:رئیس
2007
15.

Iran Epidemiological Association


Activity Type:Member
16.

International Epidemiological Association


Activity Type:Member
17.

Member of Epidemiolgy evaluation and examination board


Activity Type:Member
2004-Present

Research Interests

1. Observational Methods; especially Case Control studies
2. Surveillance Systems; Evaluation and Planning
3. Community Based Participatory Research
4. Knowledge Utilization in Health Systems and Policy Making
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