Strategies for Promotion of Position of Epidemiology in the Country by Iranian Epidemiological Association



Moradi GH¹ ; Sehat M² ; Haghdoost AA³ ; Karami M⁴ ; Chaman R⁵ ; Khazaei Z¹ ; Goudarzi E¹ ; Asadi Lari M⁶ ; Mostafavi E⁷ ; Holakouie Naieni K⁸
Source: Iranian Journal of Epidemiology Published:2017

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Epidemiology is a tool and a field of science which provides evidences necessary to make decisions. It is known as one of the basic sciences of public health. This study aimed to identify strategies for the promotion of epidemiology by Iranian Epidemiological Association so that people graduated in this field would become able to play an effective and positive role in different parts of the country. Methods: This study was conducted in 2015. The views and opinions of the members of Iranian Epidemiological Association were collected by email. The views of the members were classified using qualitative methods. Results: The results of this study helped to identify some of the strategies for the promotion of the position of epidemiology in Iran’s health system by the members of Iranian Epidemiological Association. Conclusion: Iranian Epidemiological Association can play a more effective role in the promotion of epidemiology in the health system. Effective communication with the members, holding group meetings, advocacy and negotiation, reporting the activities of the Association continuously, identifying national problems and seeking solutions are some of the strategies that can help to enhance the role of the Association and promote the position of epidemiologists in Iran. © 2017 Iranian Journal of Epidemiology. All Rights Reserved