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Use of Foley Catheter Instead of Digital Rectal Examination for Detection of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Infants and Children
Use of Foley Catheter Instead of Digital Rectal Examination for Detection of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Infants and Children

Nazish Baig; Manoochehr Karjoo; Mirza B. Beg; Sara Karjoo

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7271-7273

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29395.2616

Abstract
  A digital rectal examination is a highly important procedure carried out on infants and children during visits to the gastroenterology clinic, but is often accompanied with physiologic ...  Read More
Cough Syrup Use in Infants, A Dangerous Practice
Cough Syrup Use in Infants, A Dangerous Practice

Yamna Waseem; Muhammad Naseeb; Mohammad Hamza

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7275-7276

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29625.2597

Abstract
  Sleep disturbance is a very common finding in patients with persistent cough1. This is especially apparent in infants with common cold or influenza and the continuous crying can lead ...  Read More
Identification of Dermatoglyphic Patterns in Parents of Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Identification of Dermatoglyphic Patterns in Parents of Children with Cystic Fibrosis

Hamid Reza Kianifar; Atefeh Ezzati; Seyed Ali Jafari; Mohammad Ali Kiani; Hamid Ahanchian; Hasan Karami; Ezzat Khodashenas; Arezoo Jahanbin

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7277-7284

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.25219.2141

Abstract
  Background Dermatoglyphics could assist in the diagnosis of congenital abnormalities. The aim of this study was to identify the dermatoglyphic patterns (finger print pattern type, total ...  Read More
The Effect of Educational Program Based on Health Belief Model about HIV/AIDS among High School Students
The Effect of Educational Program Based on Health Belief Model about HIV/AIDS among High School Students

Ali Khani Jeihooni; Shideh Arameshfard; Mahmood Hatami; Morteza Mansourian; Seyyed Hannan Kashfi; Babak Rastegarimehr; Omid Safari; Mehdi Amirkhani

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7285-7296

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.27226.2343

Abstract
  Background: Considering the importance of learning health knowledge and the need to promote appropriate health attitudes, beliefs and behaviors regarding Human immunodeficiency ...  Read More
Unnecessary Brain CT scan of Traumatic Pediatric Patients; How to Reduce the Numbers?
Unnecessary Brain CT scan of Traumatic Pediatric Patients; How to Reduce the Numbers?

Mohammad-Taghi Talebian; Shahram Bagheri-Hariri

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7297-7298

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29508.2588

Abstract
  There are considerable rates of pediatrics trauma referring emergency department following a traumatic event. The worried parents are requesting for the most sensitive diagnostic test, ...  Read More
The Effect of Resilience Training on the Condition of Style of Coping and Parental Stress in Mothers of Children with Leukemia
The Effect of Resilience Training on the Condition of Style of Coping and Parental Stress in Mothers of Children with Leukemia

Marziyeh Kaboudi; Parvin Abbasi; Parisa Heidarisharaf; Fateme Dehghan; Arash Ziapour

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7299-7310

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29245.2559

Abstract
  Background Diagnosis of cancer in children has an adverse effect on the family. Resilience refers to the ability of humans to adapt to diseases, the pain and suffering caused by parental ...  Read More
Treatment of Malaria Parasitaemia in Infants and their Mothers
Treatment of Malaria Parasitaemia in Infants and their Mothers

Gian Maria Pacifici

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7311-7343

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29670.2607

Abstract
  Malaria is an infection sustained by three parasites namely: Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, and Plasmodium ovale. Plasmodium falciparum is the most common and virulent parasite. ...  Read More
Atrial and Ventricular Electrocardiographic Dromotropic Disturbances in Down Syndrome Patients with Structurally Normal Heart: A Cross-Sectional Study
Atrial and Ventricular Electrocardiographic Dromotropic Disturbances in Down Syndrome Patients with Structurally Normal Heart: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yazdan Ghandi; Mehrzad Sharifi; Danial habibi; Saeed Alinejad; Ali Arjmand; Sara Nikdel

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7345-7351

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.27406.2362

Abstract
  Background: We designed a cross-sectional study to determine electrocardiographic disorders in Down syndrome patients with congenitally normal hearts in a bid to predict fatal cardiac ...  Read More
Formative Research on a Social Marketing Campaign to Promote the Consumption of Healthy Breakfast and Snacks: A Qualitative Study
Formative Research on a Social Marketing Campaign to Promote the Consumption of Healthy Breakfast and Snacks: A Qualitative Study

Fatemeh Bastami; Fereshteh Zamani-Alavijeh; Firoozeh Mostafavi; Mohammad Almasian; Mohammad Hydari

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7353-7367

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.26699.2301

Abstract
  Background: The elimination of breakfast and the high consumption of low-value snacks are becoming more frequent and common among adolescents. Nutrition is a complex behavioral phenomenon ...  Read More
Neonatal Appendicitis: Difficult Diagnosis with Enterocolitis
Neonatal Appendicitis: Difficult Diagnosis with Enterocolitis

Hayet Zitouni; Hamdi Louati; Manel Belhajmansour; Mohamed Jallouli; Riadh Mhiri

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7369-7370

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29752.2619

Abstract
  The clinical presentation of appendicitis in the newborn is nonspecific. The diagnosis was always made after surgical exploration for acute abdominal findings mimicking necrotizing ...  Read More
An Approach towards Promoting Iranian Caregivers’ Knowledge on Early Childhood Development
An Approach towards Promoting Iranian Caregivers’ Knowledge on Early Childhood Development

Firoozeh Sajedi; Elham Habibi; Soheila Shahshahanipour; Nikta Hatamizadeh; Hosein Malek Afzali

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7371-7382

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.27419.2364

Abstract
  Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), parents need to be informed about Early Childhood Development (ECD). Different methods of parents’ education include ...  Read More
Risk Factors Associated with Head lice (Pediculosis) Infestation among Elementary School Students in Meshkinshahr County, North West of Iran
Risk Factors Associated with Head lice (Pediculosis) Infestation among Elementary School Students in Meshkinshahr County, North West of Iran

Eslam Moradiasl; Shahram Habibzadeh; Javad Rafinejad; Malek Abazari; Saeid Sadeghieh Ahari; Abedin Saghafipour; Mohammad Mehrtak; Hassan Edalatkhah

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7383-7392

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.27961.2420

Abstract
  Background: Head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) is one of the common health problems of the children in elementary schools. The aim of this study was to determine risk factors associated ...  Read More
Association of Perceived Weight Status and Health-Related Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents: the Weight Disorder Survey of the CASPIAN- IV Study
Association of Perceived Weight Status and Health-Related Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents: the Weight Disorder Survey of the CASPIAN- IV Study

Silva Hovsepian; Mostafa Qorbani; Mohammad Esmaeil Motlagh; Mojgan Asadi; Armita Mahdavi Gorabi; Sahar Alirezayi; Hamid Asayesh; Neda Hani Tabaei Zavareh; Roya Kelishadi

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7393-7404

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.27258.2345

Abstract
  Background: This study investigates the association of perceived weight status and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in a representative sample of Iranian children and adolescents. ...  Read More
Probiotic or Conventional Yogurt for Treating Antibiotic-associated Diarrhea: A Clinical Trial Study
Probiotic or Conventional Yogurt for Treating Antibiotic-associated Diarrhea: A Clinical Trial Study

Majid Khademian; Mohammad Ali Kiani; Seyed Ali Jafari; Hamid Ahanchian; Niloofar Sedghi; Fatemeh Behmanesh; Ali Khakshour; Hamidreza Kianifar

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7405-7412

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.26967.2324

Abstract
  Background The popularity of probiotics is on the rise. Despite the beneficial effects of antibiotics, gastrointestinal health is at risk of diarrhea. This study aimed to investigate ...  Read More
Assessment of Backpacks Parameters and Postural Structure Disturbances Association among Iranian Children
Assessment of Backpacks Parameters and Postural Structure Disturbances Association among Iranian Children

Shahrbanoo Moslemi; Saber Mohammadi; Mahin Hosseininejad; Sima Mohtasham; Elaheh kabir-Mokamelkhah

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7413-7419

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.24958.2111

Abstract
    Background: Postural structure abnormalities have been highly prevalent among children in primary school children.The present study aimed to assess the relationship between the ...  Read More
The Survey of Pediatric Pleural Empyema in North of Iran (from 2004 to 2016)
The Survey of Pediatric Pleural Empyema in North of Iran (from 2004 to 2016)

Gohar Eslami; Azade Panji; Hosein Firoozi; Fatima Hosseinzadeh; Siavash Moradi; Ali Mohammadpour Mir; Mohammad Sadegh Rezai

Volume 6, Issue 3 , March 2018, Pages 7421-7432

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29138.2545

Abstract
  Background: Pleural empyema is a collection of purulent exudate between the lungs and the chest wall. Despite the importance of the disease in children, no study has investigated it ...  Read More