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ReviewJournal of arthropod-borne diseases2019

Conducting International Diploma Course on Leishmaniasis and Its Control in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Mohammad Reza Yaghoobi-Ershadi, Amir Ahmad Akhavan, Mohammad Reza Shirzadi, Yavar Rassi, Ali Khamesipour, Ahmad Ali Hanafi-Bojd, Hassan Vatandoost

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Review in Journal of arthropod-borne diseases, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6citing papers in PubMed
1.6field-weighted citation impact, top 16% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Evaluation of Susceptibility Status ofJournal of arthropod-borne diseases · 2021
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  4. Human Cutaneous Leishmaniosis in Iran, Up to Date-2019.Journal of arthropod-borne diseases · 2021
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mohammad Reza Yaghoobi-ErshadiDepartment of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Amir Ahmad AkhavanDepartment of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad Reza ShirzadiZoonosis Control Department, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
Yavar RassiDepartment of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ali KhamesipourCenter for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy (CRTSDL), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ahmad Ali Hanafi-BojdDepartment of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Hassan VatandoostDepartment of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Tehran University of Medical Sciences · IRMinistry of Health and Medical Education · IR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLeishmaniasis represents the important public health problem in the world. One of the main objectives of World Health organization is capacity building of managers and authorities who are involved with diseases control activities.

methodsThe course was conducted in Esfahan Health Research and Training Center (E.H.R.T.C) in summer 2005 and 2009. The course carried out jointly by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOH) of Iran, World Health Organization-Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (WHO-EMRO) and School of Public health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (SPH-TUMS) and designed for medical officers, senior technicians and managers involved in leishmaniasis control. Prior to initiate the course, pre-test evaluations including different subjects on leishmaniasis and its control were carried out. The examinations include multiple choice questions. The duration of the course was 3 weeks. A total of 206 contact hours were taught. The main subjects were Basic epidemiology, Leishmaniasis parasitology, Leishmaniasis entomology, control of vectors and reservoirs, principles of integrated pest management, Field work and Planning. Different methods of teaching including lecture, laboratory, workshop, team work, field exercise and presentation were used. Requirement for achievement of the course was to have at least 60% of the total mark for awarding the diploma certificate.

resultsA total of 45 participants from Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran graduated from this course.

conclusionThe course is providing the skill for managers, how to combat against disease in their country and is parallel to the policy of the leishmaniasis control for capacity building in endemic areas of their countries.

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Diploma courseDisease controlIranLeishmaniasis

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PMID31879664
PMCPMC6928383
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