Community Genetic Services in Iran
Joint Authors
Atri Barzanjeh, Shirin
Ezari, Maryam
Behshid, Mozhgan
Dastgiri, Saeed
Taghizadeh, Mahdieh
Hosseini, Mohammad Bagher
Source
Genetics Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of the study was to report a description of the primary, secondary, and tertiary level services available for genetic disorders in Iran.
For the purpose of this study, essential data were collected from every facility providing community genetic services in Tabriz city of Iran using a prestructured checklist.
Technical information was filled in the predesigned forms using diagnostic records of each client/patient.
Information was also gathered from community genetic services clients through a face-to-face interview at these facilities to assess the quality of services provided.
Primary prevention measures were available in 80 percent of centres in the study population.
Diagnostic techniques were fully available in the study area both in public and private sectors.
Screening of congenital hypothyroidism and thalassemia has been successfully performed across the country by the Ministry of Health.
Other screening programs have also been initiated by the country health authorities for neural tube defects, Down syndrome, and phenylketonuria.
The high cost of genetic services at secondary and tertiary levels does not allow many people to get access to these services despite their needs.
Governments will therefore need to allocate necessary resources to make the essential genetic services available for everyone needing these in the community.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Atri Barzanjeh, Shirin& Behshid, Mozhgan& Hosseini, Mohammad Bagher& Ezari, Maryam& Taghizadeh, Mahdieh& Dastgiri, Saeed. 2012. Community Genetic Services in Iran. Genetics Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Atri Barzanjeh, Shirin…[et al.]. Community Genetic Services in Iran. Genetics Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Atri Barzanjeh, Shirin& Behshid, Mozhgan& Hosseini, Mohammad Bagher& Ezari, Maryam& Taghizadeh, Mahdieh& Dastgiri, Saeed. Community Genetic Services in Iran. Genetics Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448008
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448008