Innovative Collaboration for a Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Health of Visually Impaired Individuals in Iran: A Partnership of NGOs, Private Entities, and Academia

Mortazavi, Zahra; Yousofi, Keramat; Dabiri, Shahriar; Khaksari, Mohammad

doi:10.34172/ijhpm.9168

Innovative Collaboration for a Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Health of Visually Impaired Individuals in Iran: A Partnership of NGOs, Private Entities, and Academia

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¹ Independent Researcher, Kerman, Iran

² Clinical Research Development Unit, Mehrgan Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

³ Physiology Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

10.34172/ijhpm.9168

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Dear Editor,

We wish to share our experience launching a pioneering longitudinal cohort study in Iran, exemplifying a tripartite collaboration among academic, private, and non-governmental sectors. This initiative, titled “A 5-Year Prospective Cohort Study on the Physical, Mental, and Social Health of Individuals with Severe Visual Impairment and Blindness in Kerman, Iran,” represents a novel approach to addressing gaps in health research for vulnerable populations. ... (Read more...)

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