Prof. Mahnaz Solhi |Elderly Health | Best Researcher Award.

Iran University of Medical Sciences,Iran

Professional Profiles:

👨‍🎓 Bio Summary:

Prof Mahnaz Solhi is a distinguished professor at the School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Education from Tehran Tarbiat Modarres University. With extensive experience in health education and promotion, Prof. Solhi’s research focuses on health communication, educational technology, group dynamics, public health, social determinants of health, behavior change, and global health.

🎓 Education:

Prof. Solhi completed her Ph.D. in Health Education from Tehran Tarbiat Modarres University (1992-1999), an M.S.P.H. in Health Education (1989-1992), and a B.S. in Audiology from the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences (1985-1989).

🔍 Research Focus:

Her research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including health education and health promotion, health communications, educational technology, group dynamics, public health, social determinants in health, behavior change, and global health.

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Prof. Solhi has received several prestigious honors, including being the 5th winner in The First Health and Family Scientifics Award from the ACECR of Iran Medical University (2004). She was also recognized as the First Professor for presenting in health fields at the First Festival of Educational Tops in Iran University of Medical Sciences (2015).

Professional Experience: 💼

With a rich professional background, Prof. Solhi has served in various capacities. She was the Iran Representative in the Audiology committee of the World Health Organization (W.H.O) in 1991. She has also held positions such as Health Education specialist in the Communications and Health Education Department at the Ministry of Health and Medical Sciences (1998-1999) and Dean of the Savojbolagh Population Laboratory and Health Station at the School of Health, Iran Medical Sciences University (2000-2004).

📚 Top Noted Publications :

Title: The application of the health belief model in oral health education
Authors: M Solhi, DS Zadeh, B Seraj, SF Zadeh
Journal: Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2010

Title: Factors influencing fast-food consumption among adolescents in Tehran: A qualitative study
Authors: HA Majabadi, M Solhi, A Montazeri, D Shojaeizadeh, S Nejat
Journal: Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, 2016

Title: Health promoting lifestyle and its determinants among university students in Sabzevar, Iran
Authors: A Mehri, M Solhi, G Garmaroudi, H Nadrian, SS Sighaldeh
Journal: International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2016

Title: Effectiveness of self-management promotion educational program among diabetic patients based on health belief model
Authors: F Jalilian, FZ Motlagh, M Solhi, H Gharibnavaz
Journal: Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2014

Title: Effects of educational intervention based on PRECEDE model on self-care behaviors and control in patients with type 2 diabetes in 2012
Authors: MB Dizaji, MH Taghdisi, M Solhi, SM Hoseini, Z Shafieyan, M Qorbani
Journal: Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders, 2014

Title: Effectiveness of education program on increasing self-management among patients with type II diabetes
Authors: F Jalilian, MF ZINAT, M Solhi
Journal: Journal of Ilam University of Medical Sciences, 2012

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Prof. Solhi’s contributions have earned her recognition, with memberships in various scientific committees and associations. She has also received scholarships and fellowships, such as the Determinant and Evaluation in Medical Sciences fellowship.

📅 Research Timeline:

Prof. Solhi’s career has been marked by significant contributions to the field of public health. From her early days as an educational clinician in the Department of Audiology to her current role as Head of the Department of Education and Health Promotion, she has continuously advanced the field through her research and teaching.