Structures, processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the Islamic Republic of Iran
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...
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| author | Yarahmadi S Aghang N Nikkhoo B Rahmani K |
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| description | 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 3
rd
to 5
th
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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b953710ea46940a08271bd686949661f2022-12-22T01:07:05ZfasKurdistan University of Medical Sciencesمجله علمی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی کردستان1560-652X2345-40402019-10-012441021Structures, processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the Islamic Republic of IranYarahmadi S0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6020-7789Aghang N1Nikkhoo B2Rahmani K3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0860-8040Assistant Professor of Endocrinology, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ministry of Health, Tehran, IranNCD Expert, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ministry of Health, Tehran, IranAssociate Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, IranAssistant Professor of Epidemiology, Liver and Digestive Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, IranBackground 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 3 rd to 5 th 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.http://sjku.muk.ac.ir/article-1-5138-en.pdfcongenital hypothyroidismneonates screeningiran |
| spellingShingle | 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 مجله علمی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی کردستان congenital hypothyroidism neonates screening iran |
| title | Structures, processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| title_full | Structures, processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| title_fullStr | Structures, processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| title_full_unstemmed | Structures, processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| title_short | Structures, processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| title_sort | structures processes and achievements of the nationalprogram of congenital hypothyroidism screening in the islamic republic of iran |
| topic | congenital hypothyroidism neonates screening iran |
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