Reza Taherian

@pms.sbmu.ac.ir

Ph.D Candidate of Biostatistics
Department of Biostatistics, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Reza Taherian


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Scopus Publications

  • Is stress different in infertile women and men? A systematic review and meta-analysis
    Masoumeh Simbar, Fahimeh Rashidi, Reza Taherian, Vida Ghasemi, Mehri Kalhor, Zahra Kiani
    BMC Public Health, 2025
    BACKGROUND: Stress is gender-specific and differs between in infertile women and men Therefore, according to the importance of this issue, this systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the difference in stress in infertile women and men. METHODS: This a systematic review and meta-analysis in accordance with PRISMA guidelines was conducted without time limit until August 20, 2024 through searching in the international database (PubMed, Web of sciences, Scopus), and the Google Scholar search engine using the keywords of infertility and stress. The words were combined using AND and OR, and the specific search strategy for each database was used. All articles retrieved from the databases were imported into EndNote 7 software. Duplicate records were removed, and studies were then screened according to the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The quality of the articles was assessed by two reviewers independently using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). The analysis was performed using STATA 18.0. Cohen's d index was used to examine the effect size. RESULTS: The systematic part of the study included 53 studies with a total sample size of 21,355 infertile people, 12,913 men and 8,442 women. Nine questionnaires including the Fertility Problem Inventory (FPI), the Perceived Stress Scale (PPS), the Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ), Booklet contains several questions related to reproductive health, stress, social relations, coping, and well-being (The COMPI questionnaire), Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS), the Psychological State of Stress, Specific stress symptom scale, Treatment related Stress Scale (TTS), and the Infertility-Related Stress Scale (IRSS) were used in this study. Given the fact that at least 3 studies are needed to perform a meta-analysis, it was only possible to compare the stress of infertile men and women on the FPI questionnaire and its dimensions. The difference in the total stress score of infertile men and women was 0.33 (95%CI: 0.23-0.44, P˂0.001), and in the dimensions of the FPI questionnaire, it was 0.35 (95%CI: 0.12-0.59, P < 0.001) for social concern, 0.35 (95%CI: 0.08-0.61, P = 0.005) for sexual concern, and 0.31 (95%CI: 0.19-0.43, P < 0.001) for need for parenthood. The difference between women and men was significant, and women's stress score was higher than men's. CONCLUSION: The stress in infertile women and men is an important issue that requires attention and planning and affects both sexes. It is suggested that couples' stress be assessed in infertility evaluations using standard tools, and that appropriate planning for screening and counseling in this area be designed, implemented, and evaluated in accordance with the culture of each country.
  • Mapping of The Thematic Domains of Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Articles in Medical Sciences of Iran Indexed in Scopus
    Hediye Shahavand, Azam Shahbodaghi, Maryam Shekofteh, Reza Taherian
    International Journal of Information Science and Management, 2025
    Systematic review and meta-analysis articles are crucial in evidence-based medicine. The present study aims to map the thematic areas of systematic review and meta-analysis articles in the field of medical sciences of Iran, indexed in Scopus, based on NLM classification. This applied-descriptive research employed qualitative content analysis, which involved indexing and classification. The study focused on 2,237 systematic review and meta-analysis articles in the medical sciences of Iran, all published in Scopus in 2021. Data analysis was conducted using Excel software and descriptive statistical methods. The QU category, including Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Genetics, has the most articles with 527. Coming in second is the QV category (Pharmacology) with 493 articles, followed by the WC category (Communicable Diseases) with 390 articles. Additionally, the QU category boasts the most significant number of publication sources, with 318 journals. The QV category comes in second with 284 journals, while WC ranks third with 263 journals. The results show that most systematic review and meta-analysis articles and their sources fall under the QU category. More investigations are needed to understand the growth trend of articles in these areas compared to others.
  • Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 in Pediatric Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
    Sara Badiepour, Sharareh Kamfar, Samin Alavi, Shahnaz Armin, Reza Taherian
    Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 2025
    Background: The impact of COVID-19 on pediatric cancer patients remains a critical area of investigation. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the clinical characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 in children with and without malignancies. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at Mofid Children's Hospital in Tehran, Iran, from July 2020 to December 2022. The study included 210 children with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection: 105 with malignancies (case group) and 105 without malignancies (control group). Clinical presentations, laboratory parameters, imaging findings, and outcomes were analyzed. Results: Children with malignancies exhibited lower rates of fever (P = 0.044), respiratory distress (P = 0.035), and nausea/vomiting (P = 0.002). Significant differences in laboratory findings were observed between the case and control groups, including WBC count (P = 0.007), hemoglobin levels (P &lt; 0.001), platelet count (P = 0.002), and ESR (P = 0.001). Ground-glass opacity on chest imaging was significantly associated with malignancy (P = 0.003). Although not statistically significant, the malignancy group showed a trend toward higher mortality (OR = 2.686, P = 0.105). Thrombotic events were rare in both groups. Conclusions: Pediatric cancer patients with COVID-19 exhibited more severe symptoms and distinct laboratory and imaging findings compared to non-cancer patients. While mortality rates were similar, the trend toward higher risk in the malignancy group highlights the need for specialized management strategies for this vulnerable population.
  • Investigating Mental Health Literacy and Its Relationship with Addiction to Social Networks among Allied Medical Sciences Students
    Mohammad Azimi Tabas, Maryam Kazerani, Azam Shahbodaghi, Reza Taherian
    Obm Neurobiology, 2025
    The widespread use of social media among college students has become a significant concern due to its potential impact on mental health and addictive behaviors. Social media platforms, while offering numerous benefits, can also foster environments that contribute to addiction, depression, and anxiety. College students, in particular, are vulnerable to these effects due to their high levels of social media engagement and the pressures of academic life. Mental health literacy, which involves understanding and managing mental health issues, is crucial in mitigating these risks. By enhancing mental health literacy, individuals can better navigate the digital landscape, making informed decisions about their social media use and reducing the likelihood of addiction. This study examines the relationship between mental health literacy and social network addiction among allied medical sciences students. This is a cross-sectional study. The statistical population consists of all students of the School of Allied Medical Sciences (n = 606), with a sample of 177 participants. Stratified random sampling by gender and educational level was used to select participants, with a minimum sample size of 120 individuals determined using GPower 3.1.9.7. There are two research questionnaires: 1) Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire which has four dimensions: (D1) Awareness of mental health problems, (D2) Incorrect beliefs about mental health problems, (D3) Help-seeking, (D4) Self-help strategies. 2) Addiction to Social Networks Questionnaire. This questionnaire was classified into four factors: (F1) Individual performance, (F2) Time management, (F3) Self-control, and (F4) Social communication, with a prediction capability of 57.470. The internal reliability coefficient was α = 0.92. The data were analyzed using SPSS 16. The findings revealed that the overall average mental health literacy score among students was 92.07 ± 16.89 (out of 145), indicating moderate mental health literacy. The overall average score of addiction to social networks was also 63.96 ± 19.22 (out of 115), which is in the category of regular users. Among demographic variables, marital status, income, and educational level were associated with mental health literacy and addiction to social networks. Hypothesis testing revealed a significant negative relationship between mental health literacy and addiction to social networks. The findings indicate that while students exhibit a moderate level of mental health literacy, this knowledge is inversely related to their addiction to social networks. Enhancing mental health literacy emerges as a vital strategy for empowering students to make informed decisions regarding their social media use, thereby reducing the risk of addiction and its associated mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. The study advocates targeted interventions aimed at improving mental health literacy as a preventive measure against the adverse effects of excessive social media engagement, ultimately fostering healthier online behaviors among college students. Establishing facilities for benefiting from mental health literacy components, such as training classes, familiarity with web facilities in the field of mental health, identification of correct information in the web environment, and use of library educational platforms, may help prevent addiction to social networks.
  • Eating Disorders in Infertile Individuals: A Systematic Review
    Masoumeh Simbar, Fahimeh Rashidi, Reza Taherian, Zahra Kiani
    Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews, 2025
    Introduction: Infertile people may develop eating disorders as a result of changes in various aspects of their health. Given the lack of systematic reviews in this area, this systematic review was conducted to investigate eating disorders among infertile individuals. Method: This systematic review was conducted using PRISMA. A search was independently conducted by two researchers in reputable international databases using the keywords of eating disorders, infertility, and synonyms. The search was conducted in English with no time limit until February 1, 2025. The quality of the articles was assessed using the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist. Results: The full text of 578 articles was reviewed, and 6 articles were included in the systematic review based on the study objectives. One study was on both men and women, while five studies were exclusively on women, and different instruments were used to measure eating disorders in the studies. Few studies have been conducted in this area, especially concerning infertile men. The results, however, indicated that infertile women can develop eating disorders as a consequence of their infertility. Discussion: Infertile individuals can suffer from mental disorders and subsequently develop eating disorders. There is only one study in this area, especially in the area of mens'; health, and more studies are needed. Conclusion: People experiencing infertility may also suffer from eating disorders, so it is important to pay attention to this issue and provide them with appropriate counseling and assessments.
  • Body Image in Infertile People: A Systematic Review as a Research Gap
    Masoumeh Simbar, Vida Ghasemi, Fahimeh Rashidi, Sepideh Hajian, Reza Taherian, Zahra Kiani
    Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews, 2025
    Background: Infertility is one of the most common health problems that is growing in most parts of the world. Because of psychological changes in people, infertility can affect body image. Given the importance of the issue and the lack of systematic research in this area, this systematic review was conducted to examine body image in infertile people. Methods: This systematic review was conducted by searching international databases (PubMed, Web of Sciences, Scopus) and the Google Scholar search engine without a time limit, using the keywords infertility and body image, as well as mesh words and synonyms of these words, among the studies conducted in English until August 30, 2024, according to the search strategy specific to each database according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The quality assessment of the articles was performed by two reviewers independently using the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROB) statement checklist. Results: The initial search yielded 7,030 articles and after removing duplicates, 1,135 articles were reviewed based on title, abstract, and inclusion criteria. Finally, the main text of 49 articles was reviewed and from these 41 articles, 8 articles were included in the systematic part of the study. One study looked at men, one study at couples, and six studies at infertile women, and a variety of tools were used to measure body image in the studies. There are few studies in this area, especially in infertile men, but these results show that people';s body image is disturbed after infertility. Conclusion: Because of infertility, women and men experience changes in their body image, and often their body image is negative. However, there are few studies in the area of the body image of infertile people, and it is necessary to develop a standard instrument for the body image of these individuals and then measure it. We hope that this research will highlight the gap in this area so that researchers will pay more attention to this important issue.
  • Prevalence of anxiety symptoms in infertile men: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Masoumeh Simbar, Vida Ghasemi, Reza Taherian, Mehri Kalhor, Fateme Mohammadian, Zahra Kiani
    BMC Public Health, 2024
    Background Infertility in men causes problems in various aspects of their lives, including personal, family and social life. One of the most important of these problems is anxiety. Anxiety in infertile men can affect their health, quality of life, and response to treatment, highlighting the significance of anxiety in these men. Thus, this systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the prevalence of anxiety symptoms in infertile men. Methods To conduct this review study, two researchers independently searched international databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of sciences, Scopus, PsyINFO, and the Google scholar search engine in English without considering any time limit until January 2, 2024. Keywords such as "anxiety," "infertility," "prevalence," and "epidemiology" were used, taking into account the specific search method of each database. Using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS), the quality of the articles was evaluated by two researchers independently. Results In the systematic part of the study, 27 studies were included, and given the variety of measurement tools (8 different tools) used to investigate anxiety symptoms in infertile men, 24 studies were analyzed in five subgroups of tools. The pooled prevalence of anxiety symptoms in infertile men was 21.37% (95% CI: 15.73–27.02). The lowest and highest prevalence of anxiety in infertile men were related to the Beck anxiety inventory (BAI) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS), accounting for 7.08% (95% CI: 3.27–10.90) and 34.90% (95%CI: 28.90–40.90) values respectively. This prevalence was 19.80% (95%CI: 9.01–30.59) for the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), 30.06% (95%CI: 18.59–41.52) for the Spielberger Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-T), and 18.52% (95%CI: 7.76–29.29) for the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS). Conclusion The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis indicated that the prevalence of anxiety symptoms in infertile men requires special attention to healthcare planning. The healthcare system of different countries should evaluate the symptoms of anxiety in infertile men and take appropriate measures to reduce them according to the culture of the countries. It is recommended that all infertile couples be assessed for anxiety symptoms using a standardized tool during their initial evaluation.
  • Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Articles of Iran Indexed in Scopus: Scientometric Indicators and Authorship Characteristics
    Journal of Payavard Salamat, 2024

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Investigating the relationship between quality of life and body image concerns in women with genital HPV: a cross-sectional study
    M Simbar, F Rashidi, R Taherian, S Khodarahmi, Z Kiani
    Discover Psychology , 2026
    2026
  • Global patterns of air pollution-attributable neonatal preterm birth mortality rates: a machine learning analysis using LSTM autoencoder and K-means clustering
    N Borumandnia, R Taherian, A Koohi Bachemir, A Talebi, MH Beheshti, ...
    Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, 1-10 , 2026
    2026
  • Investigating the quality of life in infertile men and its associated factors: A cross-sectional study
    M Simbar, M Sattari, S Hajian, J Shams, SR Taherian, Z Kiani
    Payesh (Health Monitor), 0-0 , 2026
    2026
  • Low Birth Weight as a Risk Factor for Neonatal Preterm Mortality in the Middle East and North Africa Region: A Regional Trend Analysis
    AK Bachemir, N Borumandnia, R Taherian, MR Gohari, HA Majd
    Journal of Clinical Neonatology 15 (1), 42-49 , 2026
    2026
  • Modeling Spatial-Temporal Dependencies in Emotion-Related fMRI: A Nonparametric Bayesian Application to the NeuroEmo Dataset
    R Taherian, SM Tabatabaei, F Amanpour, H Alavi Majd
    Neuroendocrinology Letters 46 (8) , 2025
    2025
  • Is stress different in infertile women and men? A systematic review and meta-analysis
    M Simbar, F Rashidi, R Taherian, V Ghasemi, M Kalhor, Z Kiani
    BMC public health 25 (1), 3725 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Investigating Mental Health Literacy and Its Relationship with Addiction to Social Networks among Allied Medical Sciences Students
    MA Tabas, M Kazerani, A Shahbodaghi, R Taherian
    OBM Neurobiology 9 (4), 1-16 , 2025
    2025
  • Mapping of The Thematic Domains of Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Articles in Medical Sciences of Iran Indexed in Scopus
    H Shahavand, M Shekofteh, A Shahbodaghi, R Taherian
    International Journal of Information 23 (4), 89-101 , 2025
    2025
  • Spectrum and clinical correlates of central venous line complications in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients: a comparative analysis of infectious …
    N Rahimi Afzl, L Mohajerzadeh, S Kamfar, AR Fahimzad, R Taherian, ...
    Cell Journal (Yakhteh) 27 (1), 1-9 , 2025
    2025
  • Creating a National Pediatric Thrombosis Registry: a cohort prospective study by the Iranian Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis
    S Kamfar, S Alavi, P Eshghi, M Tabatabaei, R Taherian
    Annals of Medicine and Surgery 87 (8), 4777-4784 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Body image in infertile people: A systematic review as a research gap
    M Simbar, V Ghasemi, F Rashidi, S Hajian, R Taherian, Z Kiani
    Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews 21 , 2025
    2025
  • Eating Disorders in Infertile Individuals: A Systematic Review
    M Simbar, F Rashidi, R Taherian, Z Kiani
    Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews , 2025
    2025
  • Correlation between the number of authors and citation indicators in Iranian systematic reviews and meta-analyses articles in medical sciences indexed in Web of Science
    M Hatami Yadegari, A Shahbodaghi, M Shekofteh, R Taherian
    J Med Libr Inf Sci 6, e672 , 2025
    2025
  • Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 in Pediatric Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
    S Badiepour, S Kamfar, S Alavi, S Armin, R Taherian
    Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases 13 (2) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Prevalence of anxiety symptoms in infertile men: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    M Simbar, V Ghasemi, R Taherian, M Kalhor, F Mohammadian, Z Kiani
    BMC public health 24 (1), 1805 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 20
  • Evaluation of Radiographic, Neuropathological, and Demographic Findings in Children Aged 1 To 18 Years with Brain Tumor
    S Saket, Y Nilipour, R Taherian, NF Marnaanni
    Novelty in Biomedicine 12 (2), 55-59 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Authorship characteristics and scientometric indicators of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of Iran on psychiatry
    H Shahavand, A Shahbodaghi, M Shekofteh, R Taherian, F Shahavand
    Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 5, 1-17 , 2024
    2024
  • Estimating Effective Reproductive Number of COVID-19 in Shiraz, Iran, from April to October in 2021
    R Taherian, S Khodakarim, HA Majd, A Alipour
    Archives of Advances in Biosciences 14 , 2023
    2023
  • Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Articles of Iran Indexed in Scopus: Scientometric Indicators and Authorship Characteristics
    A Shahbodaghi, M Shekofteh, R Taherian
    Payavard Salamat 17 (6), 518-530 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Prevalence of anxiety symptoms in infertile men: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    M Simbar, V Ghasemi, R Taherian, M Kalhor, F Mohammadian, Z Kiani
    BMC public health 24 (1), 1805 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 20
  • Is stress different in infertile women and men? A systematic review and meta-analysis
    M Simbar, F Rashidi, R Taherian, V Ghasemi, M Kalhor, Z Kiani
    BMC public health 25 (1), 3725 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Articles of Iran Indexed in Scopus: Scientometric Indicators and Authorship Characteristics
    A Shahbodaghi, M Shekofteh, R Taherian
    Payavard Salamat 17 (6), 518-530 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Evaluation of Radiographic, Neuropathological, and Demographic Findings in Children Aged 1 To 18 Years with Brain Tumor
    S Saket, Y Nilipour, R Taherian, NF Marnaanni
    Novelty in Biomedicine 12 (2), 55-59 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Creating a National Pediatric Thrombosis Registry: a cohort prospective study by the Iranian Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis
    S Kamfar, S Alavi, P Eshghi, M Tabatabaei, R Taherian
    Annals of Medicine and Surgery 87 (8), 4777-4784 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 in Pediatric Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
    S Badiepour, S Kamfar, S Alavi, S Armin, R Taherian
    Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases 13 (2) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Investigating the relationship between quality of life and body image concerns in women with genital HPV: a cross-sectional study
    M Simbar, F Rashidi, R Taherian, S Khodarahmi, Z Kiani
    Discover Psychology , 2026
    2026
  • Global patterns of air pollution-attributable neonatal preterm birth mortality rates: a machine learning analysis using LSTM autoencoder and K-means clustering
    N Borumandnia, R Taherian, A Koohi Bachemir, A Talebi, MH Beheshti, ...
    Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, 1-10 , 2026
    2026
  • Investigating the quality of life in infertile men and its associated factors: A cross-sectional study
    M Simbar, M Sattari, S Hajian, J Shams, SR Taherian, Z Kiani
    Payesh (Health Monitor), 0-0 , 2026
    2026
  • Low Birth Weight as a Risk Factor for Neonatal Preterm Mortality in the Middle East and North Africa Region: A Regional Trend Analysis
    AK Bachemir, N Borumandnia, R Taherian, MR Gohari, HA Majd
    Journal of Clinical Neonatology 15 (1), 42-49 , 2026
    2026
  • Modeling Spatial-Temporal Dependencies in Emotion-Related fMRI: A Nonparametric Bayesian Application to the NeuroEmo Dataset
    R Taherian, SM Tabatabaei, F Amanpour, H Alavi Majd
    Neuroendocrinology Letters 46 (8) , 2025
    2025
  • Investigating Mental Health Literacy and Its Relationship with Addiction to Social Networks among Allied Medical Sciences Students
    MA Tabas, M Kazerani, A Shahbodaghi, R Taherian
    OBM Neurobiology 9 (4), 1-16 , 2025
    2025
  • Mapping of The Thematic Domains of Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Articles in Medical Sciences of Iran Indexed in Scopus
    H Shahavand, M Shekofteh, A Shahbodaghi, R Taherian
    International Journal of Information 23 (4), 89-101 , 2025
    2025
  • Spectrum and clinical correlates of central venous line complications in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients: a comparative analysis of infectious …
    N Rahimi Afzl, L Mohajerzadeh, S Kamfar, AR Fahimzad, R Taherian, ...
    Cell Journal (Yakhteh) 27 (1), 1-9 , 2025
    2025
  • Body image in infertile people: A systematic review as a research gap
    M Simbar, V Ghasemi, F Rashidi, S Hajian, R Taherian, Z Kiani
    Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews 21 , 2025
    2025
  • Eating Disorders in Infertile Individuals: A Systematic Review
    M Simbar, F Rashidi, R Taherian, Z Kiani
    Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews , 2025
    2025
  • Correlation between the number of authors and citation indicators in Iranian systematic reviews and meta-analyses articles in medical sciences indexed in Web of Science
    M Hatami Yadegari, A Shahbodaghi, M Shekofteh, R Taherian
    J Med Libr Inf Sci 6, e672 , 2025
    2025
  • Authorship characteristics and scientometric indicators of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of Iran on psychiatry
    H Shahavand, A Shahbodaghi, M Shekofteh, R Taherian, F Shahavand
    Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 5, 1-17 , 2024
    2024
  • Estimating Effective Reproductive Number of COVID-19 in Shiraz, Iran, from April to October in 2021
    R Taherian, S Khodakarim, HA Majd, A Alipour
    Archives of Advances in Biosciences 14 , 2023
    2023