original article
Analysis of Weight Control among Overweight and Obese Iranian Adolescents: Application of the Trans-theoretical Model
Analysis of Weight Control among Overweight and Obese Iranian Adolescents: Application of the Trans-theoretical Model

Mehdi Haghi; Seyed Saeed Mazloomy Mahmoodabad; Hassan Mozaffari-Khosravi; Heydar Eslami Shahrbabaki; Hossein Fallahzadeh; Mohammad Rafati fard

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7013-7022

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.23310.1959

Abstract
  BackgroundThe world-wide prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents has reached an alarming level and become a major health problem in today’s world. ...  Read More
original article
Study of Serologic Response Rate to Pertussis after Administration of the Third Dose of Pentavalent Vaccine in Children 12 Months Old in Karaj City, Iran
Study of Serologic Response Rate to Pertussis after Administration of the Third Dose of Pentavalent Vaccine in Children 12 Months Old in Karaj City, Iran

Reza Arjmand; Mehri Gholami; Fariba Shirvani; Omid Safari; Mohammad Javad Garavi; Homan Sadri; Mostafa Gorbani

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7023-7031

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.26000.2217

Abstract
  Background: After substitution of Pentavalent vaccine with diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTP) in the Iranian National Vaccination program with 3 Pentavalent (three times vaccination ...  Read More
case report
Genetic Diagnosis of a Lethal Form of Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
Genetic Diagnosis of a Lethal Form of Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease

Sara Mirzajani; Mehdi Mohebi; Mohammad Miryounesi; Vahid Reza Yassaee; Soudeh Ghafouri-Fard

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7033-7037

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.27282.2352

Abstract
  BackgroundAutosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD; OMIM number 263200) is a severe early onset hereditary form of polycystic kidney and liver disease.Case ReportIn the ...  Read More
case report
Recurrent Ovarian Torsions in a Nine Months Period in a 7-year- Old Girl: A Case Report
Recurrent Ovarian Torsions in a Nine Months Period in a 7-year- Old Girl: A Case Report

Tahereh Behrozi-lak; Haleh Ayatollahi; Leila Zarei

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7039-7044

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.26422.2265

Abstract
        Ovarian torsion (adnexal torsion) is an uncommon disorder in pediatrics and should be considered as a differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in preteen ...  Read More
original article
Association of Helicobacter Pylori Infection with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors among Iranian Adolescents: the CASPIAN III Study
Association of Helicobacter Pylori Infection with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors among Iranian Adolescents: the CASPIAN III Study

Enayat Kalantar; Mohammand Javad Gharavi; Shervin Ghaffari Hoseini; Ramin Heshmat; Mojgan Oshaghi; Behnaz Gharegozlou; Hamid Asayesh; Armita Mahdavi Gorabi; Mohammad Esmaeil Motlagh; Mehdi Noroozi; Mostafa Qorbani; Roya Kelishadi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7045-7054

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.24411.2060

Abstract
  Background: At least half the world’s population is colonized the stomach by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) which are a key constituent of the human microbiome. The aim of this ...  Read More
review article
Multidrug Resistance in Infants and Children
Multidrug Resistance in Infants and Children

Gian Maria Pacifici

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7055-7080

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29166.2546

Abstract
  Bacterial infections may cause disease and death. Infants and children are often subject to bacterial infections. Antimicrobials kill bacteria protecting the infected patients andreducing ...  Read More
original article
Gender-based Differences in Associations between Attitude and Self-esteem with Smoking Behavior among Adolescents: A Secondary Analysis Applying Bayesian Nonparametric Functional Latent Variable Model
Gender-based Differences in Associations between Attitude and Self-esteem with Smoking Behavior among Adolescents: A Secondary Analysis Applying Bayesian Nonparametric Functional Latent Variable Model

Mohammad Taghi Khodayari; Alireza Abadi; Ahmad reza Baghestani; Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi; Asghar Mohammad poor asl; Haidar nadrian

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7081-7094

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.27232.2344

Abstract
  Background: Different patterns of gender-based relationships between attitude toward smoking and self-esteem with smoking behavior have reported. However, such associations may be much ...  Read More
original article
The Prevalence of Asthma in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Relationship between Control of Diabetes and Severity of Asthma
The Prevalence of Asthma in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Relationship between Control of Diabetes and Severity of Asthma

Neda Mostofizadeh; Tooba Momen; Mahboobe Saberi; Elham Hashemi Dehkordi; Mahin Hashemipour; Seyed Javad Sayedi; Armindokht Shahsanai

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7095-7102

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.23160.1948

Abstract
  Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is by far the most common metabolic disease in children. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in pediatric population, and its prevalence ...  Read More
original article
Evaluation of the Effect of Physical Activity Programs on Self-Esteem and Body Mass Index of Overweight Adolescent Girls, based on Health Belief Model with School-Centered Approach
Evaluation of the Effect of Physical Activity Programs on Self-Esteem and Body Mass Index of Overweight Adolescent Girls, based on Health Belief Model with School-Centered Approach

Leili Rabiei; Akbar Babaei Heydarabadi; Elahe Tavassoli; Mohammad Abbasi; Fereydoon Khayeri; Reza Masoudi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7103-7116

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.24653.2080

Abstract
  Background: Obesity in adolescents leads to physical and mental complications. Exercise is one of the main components of weight control programs. This study aimed to evaluate the effect ...  Read More
original article
Vitamin D Status in Pregnant Women and Their Newborns in Karaj: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran
Vitamin D Status in Pregnant Women and Their Newborns in Karaj: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

Zhaleh Hosseinzadeh; Mohammad Kazemian; Banafsheh Mashak; Hojjat Torkmandi; Gholamreza Badfar

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7117-7127

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.28719.2506

Abstract
  BackgroundPregnant women and newborns are at risk of vitamin D deficiency. This study aimed to determine the vitamin D status in pregnant women andtheir newborns in Karaj, Iran.Materials ...  Read More
original article
Exploring the Process of Mothering Co-occupations in Caring of Children with Cerebral Palsy at Home
Exploring the Process of Mothering Co-occupations in Caring of Children with Cerebral Palsy at Home

Hamid Dalvand; Leila Dehghan; Mehdi Rassafiani; Seyed Ali Hosseini

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7129-7140

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.23911.2020

Abstract
  BackgroundMothering co-occupations in caring for children with cerebral palsy (CP) are very challenging for mothers but play an important role in the daily life of children with CP.This ...  Read More
original article
The Impact of Early Discharged of Stable Preterm Neonates with Home Gavage Feeding; A Case Control Study
The Impact of Early Discharged of Stable Preterm Neonates with Home Gavage Feeding; A Case Control Study

Khairollah Asadollahi; Mirhadi Mussavi; Mohammadbagher Hosseini

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7141-7149

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.24019.2026

Abstract
  Background: Premature neonates are hospitalized until they can get full mouth feeding and this often leads to increasing the hospitalization period. This study compared two neonatal ...  Read More
case report
A Case Report of Schimke Immuno-Osseous Dysplasia: A Rare Autosomal Recessive Disorder
A Case Report of Schimke Immuno-Osseous Dysplasia: A Rare Autosomal Recessive Disorder

Banafsheh Arad; Zahra Pirzadeh

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7151-7155

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.26522.2282

Abstract
        Schimke immune-osseous dysplasia (SIOD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder presented with specific facial features, skeletal dysplasia, steroid resistance ...  Read More
original article
The Impact of Blood Sampling Site on Pain Score in Preterm Infants: A Crossover Randomized Clinical Trial
The Impact of Blood Sampling Site on Pain Score in Preterm Infants: A Crossover Randomized Clinical Trial

Zahra Pourashoori; Mohammad Bagher Hosseini; Abdolrasoul Safaiyan; Fatemeh Ghorbani; Mohammad Arshadi bostanabad

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7157-7166

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.25179.2134

Abstract
  BackgroundBlood sampling is a usual and painful procedure on preterm infant. Repeating painful procedures may affect the process of normal brain development and Pain management is important ...  Read More
letter to the editor
Pleural Empyema in Children: Diagnosis and Management in a Pediatric Department in Development Country
Pleural Empyema in Children: Diagnosis and Management in a Pediatric Department in Development Country

Faiza Safi; Mohamed Ali Zghal; Hamdi Louati; Manel Hsairi; Hamdi Abid; Lamia Gargouri; Abdelmajid Mahfoudh

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7167-7168

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.28540.2483

Abstract
  Pleural empyema is a serious complication of pneumonia, its morbidity and mortality is important in developing country where hospital resources are limited. Different treatment strategies ...  Read More
original article
The Relationship between Climatic Factors and the Prevalence of Visceral Leishmaniasis in North West of Iran
The Relationship between Climatic Factors and the Prevalence of Visceral Leishmaniasis in North West of Iran

Eslam Moradiasl; Yavar Rassi; Ahmad Ali Hanafi-Bojd; Hassan Vatandoost; Abedin Saghafipour; Davoud Adham; Nategh Aabasgolizadeh; Alireza Omidi Oskouei; Hadi Sadeghi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7169-7178

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.26837.2314

Abstract
   BackgroundVisceral leishmaniasis (VL) is most commonly found among children under the age of 10 in some provinces of Iran including Ardabil. As such, this study set out to determine ...  Read More
original article
Evaluation of Public School Health and Its Accordance with School Health National Regulations: A Case Study in Kermanshah, Iran
Evaluation of Public School Health and Its Accordance with School Health National Regulations: A Case Study in Kermanshah, Iran

Yahya Safari; Hadi Rezaei; Reza Davoodi; Hossein Arfaeinia; Hamed Biglari; Touba Khosravi; Hooshmand Sharafi; Arash Ziapour

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7179-7191

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.28819.2513

Abstract
  Background: Providing a favorable health status is of high importance for educational buildings and in particular schools. The aim of this study was to evaluate the school health and ...  Read More
original article
A Missense Mutation of G257A at Exon 3 in PEX7 CDS Was Responsible for the Incidence of Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata Type 1
A Missense Mutation of G257A at Exon 3 in PEX7 CDS Was Responsible for the Incidence of Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata Type 1

Marziyeh Alamatsaz; Kamran Ghaedi; Motahare-Sadat Hashemi; Yousef Shafeghati; Mohammad Faghihi; Mohammad Hossein Nasr-Esfahani

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7193-7200

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.26197.2240

Abstract
  BackgroundRhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP) type 1 is among of the rare autosomal recessive peroxisome biogenesis disorders caused by mutations in the PEX7 gene. RCDP patients ...  Read More
original article
The Effect of Inhalation Anesthesia with Hyperventilation and Total Intravenous Anesthesia on Intracranial Pressure Control in Pediatrics with Craniosynostosis Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The Effect of Inhalation Anesthesia with Hyperventilation and Total Intravenous Anesthesia on Intracranial Pressure Control in Pediatrics with Craniosynostosis Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Alireza Mahdavi; Bita Malekianzadeh; Afsaneh Sadeghi Sadeghi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7201-7209

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.28956.2529

Abstract
  Background: Intracranial pressure (ICP) control is one of the anesthesiologist challenges in craniosynostosis repair surgery, especially in multiple sutures involvement. The aim of ...  Read More
letter to the editor
Pediatric Mass Casualty Incident: A Real Crisis Mandating Inter-Disciplinary Coordination, Considering Ethical Issues
Pediatric Mass Casualty Incident: A Real Crisis Mandating Inter-Disciplinary Coordination, Considering Ethical Issues

Maliheh Kadivar; Maryam Bahreini

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7211-7212

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.28897.2522

Abstract
  Interdisciplinary coordination of the director of crisis committee with emergency and other department's staff, financial support team, public relations, rehabilitation team,and police ...  Read More
original article
The Study Of Diagnostic Value of Elevation of Serum Amylase as a Predictive Factor for Appendiceal Perforation in Children with Acute Appendicitis
The Study Of Diagnostic Value of Elevation of Serum Amylase as a Predictive Factor for Appendiceal Perforation in Children with Acute Appendicitis

Omid Amanollahi; Sakineh Tat

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7213-7217

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.28307.2457

Abstract
   BackgroundRecent studies indicate increased serum amylase in children with acute appendicitis. The objective of the current study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of raised ...  Read More
systematic review
Epidemiology of Maternal and Fetal`s Burn in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Epidemiology of Maternal and Fetal`s Burn in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abbas Aghaei; Bahare Lotfi; Zahra Shaahmadi; Behzad Karami-Matin; Touraj Ahmadi jouybari

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7219-7240

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.28674.2499

Abstract
  Background: Burn is one of the public health problems, especially in low-income and middle-income countries, and this problem is far more important for pregnant women and their fetus. ...  Read More
original article
A Study of Children's Geographic Access to Health Services (Health Care Centers and Clinical Laboratories) in Kermanshah City, Iran
A Study of Children's Geographic Access to Health Services (Health Care Centers and Clinical Laboratories) in Kermanshah City, Iran

Sohyla Reshadat; Shahram Saeidi; Alireza Zangeneh; Arash Ziapour; Maryam Choobtashani; Fariba Saeidi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7241-7251

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.28872.2519

Abstract
  BackgroundGiven that the protection of children's health is of special importance due to their special age and physical conditions, the present study aimed to investigate the condition ...  Read More
original article
A Comparative Study of the Situation of Bereavement Care for Children with Cancer in Iran with Selected Countries
A Comparative Study of the Situation of Bereavement Care for Children with Cancer in Iran with Selected Countries

Maryam Pakseresht; Shahram Baraz; Maryam Rasouli; Nahid Reje; Shahnaz Rostami

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7253-7263

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.27305.2354

Abstract
  BackgroundDeath of a child with cancer is one of the most painful events that results in traumatic reactions of bereavement. Care should be taken into account during the bereavement ...  Read More
case report
A Cervical Thymic Cyst with Persistent Thymopharyngeal Tract: A Case Report
A Cervical Thymic Cyst with Persistent Thymopharyngeal Tract: A Case Report

Sivaraman Ganesan; Saranya Thangavel; Natarajan Ramalingam; Sajini Jacob; Arun Alexander

Volume 6, Issue 2 , February 2018, Pages 7265-7270

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.26169.2233

Abstract
  Cervical thymic cyst is a rare entity of either congenital or inflammatory origin described infrequently in literature. The asymptomatic nature of the entity and the rarity of the lesion ...  Read More