Torbat Heydarieh University of Medical Sciences

Pesticide health literacy and preventive behaviors among greenhouse operators in Northeastern Iran

Greenhouse operators face high pesticide exposure risks, yet the cognitive pathways translating health literacy (HL) into preventive behaviors remain unclear. This study examined the multidimensional construct of Pesticide Health Literacy (PHL) and its association with preventive...

Psychosocial predictors of death anxiety in older adults: the differential role of social health and active ageing dimensions

Death anxiety is a significant psychological concern in later life that can adversely affect mental health and well-being among older adults. Although social health and active ageing are widely considered protective factors, their specific roles in relation to death anxiety remai...

Frequency of Human Brucellosis Complications in West Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ABSTRACT Background Brucellosis is a multi‐systemic zoonotic infection. The West Asia/Middle East region is an important global hotspot for brucellosis. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to aggregate and synthesize all the available evidence regarding the complicatio...

Synthesis, characterization, and in vitro activity of piperine nanocrystals against protoscoleces of Echinococcus granulosus

Despite recent advances, current treatments for cystic echinococcosis (CE) still face challenges because of significant adverse effects and complications. This study investigates the synthesis, characterization, and in vitro activity of piperine nanocrystals (PIP-NCs) against E....