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Development of a HIV Prevention Program to Promote Condom Use Among Iranian Female Sex Workers: Application of An Intervention Map** Approach
We used an Intervention Map** Approach (IMA) to derive multi-level HIV prevention strategies aiming to develop an HIV prevention intervention program among female sex workers (FSWs). We also aimed at pilot t...
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The cross-talk between leptin and circadian rhythm signaling proteins in physiological processes: a systematic review
Today, modern lifestyles and disrupted sleep patterns cause circadian clock rhythm impairments that are associated with altered leptin levels, which subsequently affect a wide range of physiological processes ...
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Effects of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) on inflammatory mediators: a systematic review of preclinical studies
The aim of the current systematic review was to gather the researches about the effect of quinoa (chenopodium quinoa) on inflammatory parameters interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis...
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Systematic review of preclinical studies about effects of Coriandrum sativum L. on inflammatory mediators
This study is designed to systematically review the accessible researches regarding influence of Coriandrum sativum L. on inflammatory mediators including interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor n...
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Open AccessImproved couple satisfaction and communication with marriage and relationship programs: are there gender differences?—a systematic review and meta-analysis
The aspects of marriage and relationship and their effect on couples’ satisfaction are essential and critical aspects to be explored in this globalized and contemporary world. Since there are no reported meta-...
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A systematic review of preclinical studies on the efficacy of taurine for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Due to the undesirable effects of conventional medical therapies prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), complementary therapies, especially nutritional agents, have recently gained great attention. Recent a...
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Open AccessCommunity-based educational interventions for prevention of type II diabetes: a global systematic review and meta-analysis
Our objective was to estimate the change in community-based education interventions throughout the world that may effectuate in risk parameters of type II diabetes (T2D), including the diabetes incidence rate,...
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Open AccessSexual motivations during the menopausal transition among Iranian women: a qualitative inquiry
Women’s sexuality may be adversely affected during the menopausal transition. This exploratory qualitative study was conducted to explore how women assign meaning to and process sexual motivation during the me...
