Structures, processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

YARAHMADI S.; AGHANG N.; NIKKHOO B.; RAHMANI K.

مرکز اطلاعات علمی Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: Scientific Journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences Year:2019 | Volume:24 | Issue:4 (102) Page(s): 10-21

Download Full-Text

Persian Verion

View:

574

Download:

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

Structures, processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Author(s)

YARAHMADI S. | AGHANG N. | NIKKHOO B. | RAHMANI K. | Issue Writer Certificate

Keywords

Congenital hypothyroidismQ2

Neonates screeningQ3

IranQ2

Abstract

Background and Aim: Screening of neonates for early detection and timely treatment of Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is one of the most important public health programs in the world. The purpose of this study was to review the structures, processes and achievements of the CH Screening program in Iran. Materials and Methods: Data were obtained from the surveillance program of the noncommunicable diseases office, review of records, documents, books, published articles and also interviews with process owners and experts of CH screening program in Iran in 2019. Results: TSH measurements on the 3rd to 5th days after birth, supplementary and confirmatory testsfor children with TSH ≥ 5 mu/L, timely treatment of hypothyroid children using levothyroxine tablets and assessment of the program by follow-up and continuous monitoring were the most important parts of the national neonatal screening program for Congenital hypothyroidism in Iran. Conclusion: The present study provides an overview of the principles and implementation of the CH screening program in Iran, and can be used as an educational and research source for policymakers, researchers, and health providers who work in the field of neonatal metabolic disorders.

Cites

No record.

References

No record.

Cite

APA: Copy

YARAHMADI, S., AGHANG, N., NIKKHOO, B., & RAHMANI, K.. (2019). Structures, processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the Islamic Republic of Iran. SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF KURDISTAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, 24(4 (102) ), 10-21. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/76703/en

Vancouver: Copy

YARAHMADI S., AGHANG N., NIKKHOO B., RAHMANI K.. Structures, processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the Islamic Republic of Iran. SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF KURDISTAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES[Internet]. 2019;24(4 (102) ):10-21. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/76703/en

IEEE: Copy

S. YARAHMADI, N. AGHANG, B. NIKKHOO, and K. RAHMANI, “Structures, processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the Islamic Republic of Iran,” SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF KURDISTAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol. 24, no. 4 (102) , pp. 10–21, 2019, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/76703/en

Related Journal Papers