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<journal>
<title>Iranian journal of Health Research and Development</title>
<title_fa>تحقیق و توسعه سلامت</title_fa>
<short_title>Iran J Health Res Dev</short_title>
<subject>Medical Sciences</subject>
<web_url>http://jhrd.trjums.ac.ir</web_url>
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<journal_id_issn>3041-9670</journal_id_issn>
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	<type>jalali</type>
	<year>1405</year>
	<month>4</month>
	<day>1</day>
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	<type>gregorian</type>
	<year>2026</year>
	<month>7</month>
	<day>1</day>
</pubdate>
<volume>4</volume>
<number>2</number>
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	<title_fa>بررسی تبعیت پزشکان شاغل در شهرستان بیرجند از برنامه ملی کنترل سل (استراتژی داتس) و عوامل مرتبط با آن</title_fa>
	<title>Adherence of Physicians to the National Tuberculosis Control Program (DOTS Strategy) and associated factors in Birjand City</title>
	<subject_fa>عمومى</subject_fa>
	<subject>General</subject>
	<content_type_fa>پژوهشي</content_type_fa>
	<content_type>Original</content_type>
	<abstract_fa>&lt;strong&gt;سابقه و هدف&lt;/strong&gt;:عدم تبعیت پزشکان از راهکار داتس از علل ناموفق بودن کنترل سل میباشد. هدف از این مطالعه&amp;nbsp; تعیین میزان تبعیت پزشکان بیرجند از داتس و تعیین عوامل مرتبط با آنست.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;مواد و روش&#8204;ها:&lt;/strong&gt; پژوهش حاضر مطالعه ای مقطعی تحلیلی بود. جمعیت مورد مطالعه شامل تمامی پزشکان عمومی و متخصصین داخلی، عفونی و اطفال فعال در شهرستان بیرجند در سال 1403 بود. جمع آوری داده ها با استفاده از پرسشنامه&#8204;ای روا و پایا شامل سوالات دموگرافیک و 20 سوال سناریومحور چهارگزینه&#8204;ای بر اساس استراتژی داتس انجام گردید. اختلاف تبعیت در گروهها، توسط T-test وANOVA&amp;nbsp; و عوامل مرتبط با آن توسط مدل &#8204;رگرسیون خطی چندگانه با استفاده از نرم افزار 26SPSS- مورد بررسی قرار گرفت.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;یافته&#8204;ها:&lt;/strong&gt; کل پزشکان واجد شرایط در مطالعه 121 نفر بودند که 109 نفر به پرسشنامه ارسالی پاسخ دادند (میزان پاسخدهی: 91درصد). میانگین سن پزشکان 7/5 &amp;plusmn; 37/28 سال بود که 56 درصد آنها مرد و 2/75 درصد (82 نفر) پزشک عمومی بودند. تقریبا 15درصد از پزشکان هیچگونه آشنایی با داتس نداشتند. میانگین نمره تبعیت از داتس 4/5&amp;plusmn;10/51 از 20 نمره بود که نامطلوب ارزیابی شد. نمره تبعیت در حیطه تشخیص، پیگیری و پیگیری اطرافیان بیمار به ترتیب 1/07 &amp;plusmn; 2/42،&amp;nbsp; 1/22 &amp;plusmn; 1/99 و 1/06&amp;plusmn; 2/61 از 4 نمره و در حیطه درمان 1/76&amp;plusmn; 3/49 از 8&amp;nbsp; نمره بود. تحلیل رگرسیون خطی چندگانه نشان داد پزشکان زن بطور معنی داری نمره تبعیت بالاتری نسبت به پزشکان مرد (1/65=P=0/02, B) داشتند. وجود آشنایی خوب (5/4=P&lt;0/001, B) و آشنایی مختصر پزشکان با استراتژی داتس (2/47=P=0/019, B) نسبت به عدم آشنایی، بطور معنی داری با نمره تبعیت بالاتر همراه بود.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;نتیجه گیری&lt;/strong&gt;: تبعیت پزشکان از استراتژی داتس نامطلوب بوده است. پزشکان زن و افرادی که آشنایی قبلی خوب و مختصر با استراتژی داتس داشتند، میزان تبعیت بالاتری داشتند.</abstract_fa>
	<abstract>&lt;strong&gt;Background:&lt;/strong&gt; Poor Physician Adherence to DOTS strategy is one of the reasons for the failure of tuberculosis control. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of adherence of physicians in Birjand to DOTS and determine the related factors.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; This research was an analytical cross-sectional study. The study population consisted all general physicians, internal physicians, pediatrics and infection disease specialists who were active in Birjand in 2024. A valid and reliable questionnaire, including demographic and 20 scenario-based multiple-choice questions based on the DOTS strategy was used to collect data. Differences in compliance among groups were assessed using T-test and ANOVA, and factors associated with compliance were determined using multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS version 26.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Results&lt;/strong&gt;: All eligible physicians in study were 121 in which 109 individuals responded to the questionnaire (response rate: 91%). The mean age was 37.28 &amp;plusmn; 7.5 years, 56% of them were male and 75.2% (82 persons) were general practitioners. Approximately 15% of physicians had no familiarity with DOTS. The mean adherence score to DOTS was 10.51 &amp;plusmn; 4.5 out of 20 which rated as inappropriate. The adherence scores in diagnosis, follow-up, and follow-up of the contacts were 2.42 &amp;plusmn; 1.07, 1.99 &amp;plusmn; 1.22, and 2.61 &amp;plusmn; 1.06 out of 4, while for treatment was 3.49 (&amp;plusmn; 1.76) out of 8. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated a significantly higher adherence score among female compared to male physicians (&amp;beta; = 1.65, p = 0.02). Prior good familiarity (&amp;beta; = 5.4, p &lt; 0.001) and brief familiarity with DOTS (&amp;beta; = 2.47, p = 0.019) were significantly associated with a higher adherence score compared to no familiarity.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion:&lt;/strong&gt; The adherence of Birjand physicians to the DOTS was inappropriate. Females and physicians with Prior good and brief familiarity with DOTS had a higher compliance rate.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Keywords:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color:#3498db;&quot;&gt;Adherence, DOTS Strategy, Tuberculosis, Physicians&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;hr&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Acknowledgments: &lt;/strong&gt;The authors would like to express their sincere gratitude to all faculty members and colleagues who provided guidance and support throughout the research process. We also sincerely appreciate the valuable cooperation and assistance of the respected staff members of the Birjand Medical Council, as well as the colleagues at the Deputy of Health and Deputy of Treatment of Birjand University of Medical Sciences, who contributed to the successful completion of this study.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Conflict of Interest:&lt;/strong&gt; The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest in relation to this study.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Availability of Data and Materials&lt;/strong&gt;: The data and materials related to this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Consent for Publication&lt;/strong&gt;: Not applicable.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Ethics Approval and Consent to Participate:&lt;/strong&gt; This study was registered and approved by the Ethics Committee of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (Ethics Code: IR.MUMS.FHMPM.REC.1403.114). The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Prior to participation, the objectives and procedures of the study were fully explained to all participants, and written informed consent was obtained from each participant. The confidentiality of participants&amp;#39; information and the protection of their privacy were maintained throughout all stages of the research.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Funding:&lt;/strong&gt; This study was extracted from a master&amp;#39;s thesis and was financially supported by the Research and Technology Vice-Chancellorship of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (Project Code: 4030365).&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Authors&amp;#39; Contributions:&lt;/strong&gt; All authors made substantial contributions to the study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation of results, drafting of the manuscript, and critical revision of the final version.Taghipour contributed to project management, scientific supervision, and final manuscript editing. Morteza Bastani and Dehghani contributed to the study concept, methodology, data analysis, initial manuscript drafting, and final revision.Benjamin Bastani and Raoofi contributed to data collection, interpretation of findings, and revision of the initial draft.All authors reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript and accept responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and overall content of the work.</abstract>
	<keyword_fa>تبعیت, پزشکان, سل, استراتژی داتس</keyword_fa>
	<keyword></keyword>
	<start_page>94</start_page>
	<end_page>106</end_page>
	<web_url>http://jhrd.trjums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-171-1&amp;slc_lang=fa&amp;sid=1</web_url>


<author_list>
	<author>
	<first_name>MORTEZA</first_name>
	<middle_name></middle_name>
	<last_name>Bostani</last_name>
	<suffix></suffix>
	<first_name_fa>مرتضی</first_name_fa>
	<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
	<last_name_fa>بستانی</last_name_fa>
	<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
	<email>dr.bostani51@gmail.com</email>
	<code>5639594144</code>
	<orcid>0009-0007-1898-3745</orcid>
	<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
	<affiliation>Department of Epidemiology, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.</affiliation>
	<affiliation_fa>گروه اپیدمیولوژی، دانشکده بهداشت، دانشگاه علوم پزشکی مشهد، مشهد، ایران.</affiliation_fa>
	 </author>


	<author>
	<first_name>Mohsen</first_name>
	<middle_name></middle_name>
	<last_name>Dehghani</last_name>
	<suffix></suffix>
	<first_name_fa>محسن</first_name_fa>
	<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
	<last_name_fa>دهقانی</last_name_fa>
	<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
	<email>mohsendehghani.ir@gmail.com</email>
	<code>1374083623</code>
	<orcid>10031947532846002815</orcid>
	<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
	<affiliation>Department of Epidemiology, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.</affiliation>
	<affiliation_fa>گروه اپیدمیولوژی، دانشکده بهداشت، دانشگاه علوم پزشکی مشهد، مشهد، ایران.</affiliation_fa>
	 </author>


	<author>
	<first_name>Ali</first_name>
	<middle_name></middle_name>
	<last_name>Taghipour</last_name>
	<suffix></suffix>
	<first_name_fa>علی</first_name_fa>
	<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
	<last_name_fa>تقی پور</last_name_fa>
	<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
	<email>taghipoura@mums.ac.ir</email>
	<code>2160050377</code>
	<orcid>10031947532846002816</orcid>
	<coreauthor>Yes
</coreauthor>
	<affiliation>Department of Epidemiology, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.</affiliation>
	<affiliation_fa>گروه اپیدمیولوژی، دانشکده بهداشت، دانشگاه علوم پزشکی مشهد، مشهد، ایران.</affiliation_fa>
	 </author>


	<author>
	<first_name>Farah</first_name>
	<middle_name></middle_name>
	<last_name>Raufi</last_name>
	<suffix></suffix>
	<first_name_fa>فرح</first_name_fa>
	<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
	<last_name_fa>رئوفی</last_name_fa>
	<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
	<email>Farah.raufi70@gmail.com</email>
	<code>0650141891</code>
	<orcid>0009-0005-3426-9811</orcid>
	<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
	<affiliation>Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.</affiliation>
	<affiliation_fa>گروه پاتولوژی، دانشکده پزشکی، دانشگاه علوم پزشکی مشهد، مشهد، ایران.</affiliation_fa>
	 </author>


	<author>
	<first_name>Benyamin</first_name>
	<middle_name></middle_name>
	<last_name>Bostani</last_name>
	<suffix></suffix>
	<first_name_fa>بنیامین</first_name_fa>
	<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
	<last_name_fa>بستانی</last_name_fa>
	<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
	<email>Dr.benjamin.2002@gmail.com</email>
	<code>0640789293</code>
	<orcid>0009-0006-2397-3042</orcid>
	<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
	<affiliation>Faculty of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.</affiliation>
	<affiliation_fa>دانشکده دندانپزشکی، دانشگاه علوم پزشکی مشهد، مشهد، ایران.</affiliation_fa>
	 </author>


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