Journal of Pediatric Perspectives

Refugees in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Needs, Problems and Challenges

Habibolah Taghizadeh Moghaddam; Seyed Javad Sayedi; Zahra Emami Moghadam; Abbas Bahreini; Maryam Ajilian Abbasi; Masumeh Saeidi

Volume 5, Issue 3 , March 2017, , Pages 4625-4639

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.8452

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As host to some of the world’s biggest emergencies and protracted crises, the Eastern Mediterranean Region carries the largest burden of displaced ... Read More

Adolescence Health: the Needs, Problems and Attention

Habibolah Taghizadeh Moghaddam; Abbas Bahreini; Maryam Ajilian Abbasi; Fatemeh Fazli; Masumeh Saeidi

Volume 4, Issue 2 , February 2016, , Pages 1423-1438

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2016.6569

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Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and psychological human development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood. There are approximately ... Read More

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children:A Short Review and Literature

Bibi Leila Hoseini; Maryam Ajilian Abbasi; Habibolah Taghizadeh Moghaddam; Gholamreza Khademi; Masumeh Saeidi

Volume 2, Issue 4.3 , December 2014, , Pages 445-452

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2014.3749

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Introduction Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination ... Read More

Iron and Multivitamin Supplements in Children and its Association with Growth rate

Masumeh Saeidi; Rahim Vakili; Ali Khakshour; Habibolah Taghizadeh Moghaddam; Mohammad Ali Kiani; Behjat Zarif; Somayeh Nateghi

Volume 1, Issue 1 , August 2013, , Pages 13-17

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2013.2028

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Introduction: Vitamin deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are common nutritional problems, at least in children under 5. These materials shortage, especially in the first two years ... Read More Introduction: Vitamin deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are common nutritional problems, at least in children under 5. These materials shortage, especially in the first two years of life, impair physical and brain growth, reduces the child's learning ability, reduces body resistance against infections, behavioral changes, apathy and finally social and economic adverse consequences would be followed. This study aimed to determine the supplements used in children under two years and its Association with Growth rate in Mashhad City. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study , 300 children 6 to 24 months were recruited in health centers in Mashhad, Data was collected from mother and and children’ records and valid and reliable questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was analyzed by statistical tests and SPSS 11.5 and P Results: Results showed that 13.7 percent of families were with low income, 82.7 percent middle income and 3.7 percent well income. In growth chart, 86.7 percent of children showed appropriate growth, 10.3 percent had delayed growth and 3 percent had horizontal growth curve .In 80.7 percent of families, maternal multivitamin and iron drops have been used to their children regularly, 1.7 percent did not believe in these supplements and 17.7 percent of mothers sometimes used these supplements for their children. Results also showed statistical correlation significant variables of parental education, family income, mothers referred to health centers for monitoring the growth and get face to face training of personnel center drops of multivitamin with iron and growth status of children variable is available, so children who regularly have used supplements and income level and above are literate parents have grown more favorable than the other kids (P<0.05). Conclusion: Regarding the importance of iron and multivitamin use in children under two years, necessary training must be provided to mothers in this field by health centers personnel. Meanwhile, it is recommended that the authorities must distribute periodical and enough drops to health centers.

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Author = Habibolah Taghizadeh Moghaddam

Refugees in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Needs, Problems and Challenges

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Adolescence Health: the Needs, Problems and Attention

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children:A Short Review and Literature

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Iron and Multivitamin Supplements in Children and its Association with Growth rate

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