Hypertension among adult population of Herat city of Afghanistan: A cross-sectional study
Razi International Medical Journal, 2023 Background: Hypertension as a major health problem around the world which is responsible for 7.5 million or 12.8% of all deaths yearly around the world. To date, there is a scarcity of data concerning prevalence and risk factors of hypertension in Herat ...
Laleh Sahadat +5 more
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Epidemiology of Drug Use in Herat – Afghanistan [PDF]
Addiction and Health, 2022 Background: Drug addiction is one of the alarming public health and social problems in Afghanistan and around the world. Addiction denotes the habitual use or the physical or mental dependence on narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances.Methods: Drug ...
Nasar Ahmad Shayan +6 more
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Assessment of Unfermented Beverages Intake by Adult Population in Herat City [PDF]
Food ScienTech Journal, 2023 Beverages play a prominent role in regulating body activities, such as regulating body temperature, helping to absorb food, protecting tissues, disposal of waste materials, refreshing the body, and increasing body performance.
Abdullah Masoumi +4 more
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Exploring Teachers' and Students’ Attitudes towards English Language Large Classes at Herat University, Afghanistan [PDF]
Journal of Foreign Language Teaching and Learning, 2022 This study is qualitative research that seeks to investigate the large class teaching challenges and the instructors' coping strategies through the perspectives of five English language instructors of the English Department of Herat University ...
Ahmad Fawad Kakar, Kawita Sarwari
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The Prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder and Its Associated Factors Among University Students in Herat City, Afghanistan. [PDF]
Public Health ChallAmong 564 university students in Herat, internet gaming disorder was common: 27.0% normal, 50.4% at‐risk, and 22.7% disordered. IGD was higher in single students and showed a mixed association with mothers’ education; findings support targeted campus prevention and support. ABSTRACT Background Internet gaming disorder (IGD) has become a growing concern
Saljuqi MS +6 more
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An investigation of the reasons for Mohammad Shah Qajar`s defeat in returning the sovereignty of Iran to Herat (1835 – 1839) [PDF]
پژوهش های تاریخی, 2013 The ruler of Herat`s refusal to do fulfill his obligations such as paying the annual tribute, attacking Khorasan trying to occupy Sistan were among the factors that made Mohammad Shah campaign in Herat to not only punish Kamran Mirza but also conquer ...
mh Raznahan, a Ahangaran
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Diabetes Mellitus Among Hospital Outpatients and Their Companions in Herat, Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Public Health ChallModerate knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward diabetes mellitus were observed among outpatients and their companions in Herat, with significant sociodemographic disparities. Targeted health education, media engagement, and culturally tailored interventions are needed to address gaps in lifestyle practices and routine monitoring.
Masudi M +8 more
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Knowledge, Attitude, and the Practice in Nosocomial Infection Control Among Afghan Healthcare Workers in Herat Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Health Sci RepABSTRACT Background Hospital‐acquired infections (HIAs) remain a major threat to patient and healthcare worker (HCW) safety globally, with higher burden in low‐resource settings. Despite moderate knowledge among HCWs in many low‐income contexts, actual adherence to infection prevention practices is often poor.
Masudi M +6 more
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Discover WaterThe physical, chemical, and microbial parameters of drinking water are the basis for judging if it is potable. Undesirable changes in these parameters can threaten the users’ health.
Safiullah Fetrat, Safiullah Islam
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Afghanistan's Silent Epidemic: The Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling a Public Health Crisis. [PDF]
Public Health ChallPublic Health Challenges, Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2025.
Masudi M, Rahimi A, Shayan NA.
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