CURRICULUM VITAE

Oct. 2017

 

 

 Personal information

Name: Omid  

Surname: Massah Choolabi

Sex: Male

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Iranian

Birth place: Tehran, Iran

Birth Date: 27.5.1972

Address: Substance Abuse and Dependence Research Center, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Koodakyar Alley, Daneshjoo Blv., Evin, Tehran, Iran

Tel: + 98 21 22180097

Email:  om.massah@uswr.ac.ir     omchomch@gmail.com

ü Educational Background

PhD by Research Candidate in Addiction Studies: 2017-Onward

Medical Doctor: 1992 - 2000 , Tehran Medical Branch, Islamic Azad University

High School: 1986 - 1990 , Hadaf High school

ü Appointments

2017-Onward, Associate Editor, Iranian Rehabilitation Journal, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2012-Onward, Researcher, Substance Abuse and Dependence Research Center, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2015-Onward, Indexing Expert in Publishing, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2014-Onward, Journals Supervisor, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2011-2014, Journals & Books Editor, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2004-2011, Editor & Executive Manager, Journal of Rehabilitation, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

ü Publications

Scientific-Research Journals

1.      Omid Massah, Farhad Taremian, Reza Moloudi, Mohammad Hassan Farhadi, Elaheh Ahounbar. Relapse among Patients Referring to Residential Rehabilitation Centers for Drug Use Disorders in Iran and Its Related Factors. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2018; 16(2): In-press.

2.      Omid Massah, Mohammad Effatpanah, Afsaneh Moradi, Mohammad Salehi, Ali Farhoudian, Zahra Karami. Barriers to Hepatitis Treatment among Women in Methadone Treatment: A Study from Iran, the most Populous Persian Gulf Country. 2017; 994): In-press.  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22122/ahj.v9i4.519 Link

3.      Omid Massah, Afsaneh Moradi. The prevalence of methamphetamine dependence among Iranian women in methadone maintenance therapy in Tehran, Iran. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry. 2018;13(1):10. (Corresponding Author). Link

4.      Omid Massah, Sara Shishehgar. Methamphetamine Dependence, Psychological Well-being, Criminality and High Risk Sexual Behaviors in Female-Only Methadone Services in Tehran and Karaj, Iran. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. 2018(In Press). DOI: 10.5812/ijpbs.61859 . Link

5.      Ghouchani S, Molavi N, Massah O, Sadeghi M, Mousavi SH, Noroozi M, Sabri A, Farhoudian A. Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on aggression of patients with psychosis due to methamphetamine use: A pilot study. Journal of Substance Use. 2018 Feb 17:1-6. DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2018.1436602 Link

6.      Omid Massah, Bakhshi EN, Shishehgar SA, Moradi AF. Gender Differences Among Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Undergoing Rehabilitation Through Methadone Maintenance Treatment. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2018 Jan 1;16(1):55-60. DOI: 10.29252/nrip.irj.16.1.55 . Link

7.      Hassan Rafiey, Salahedin Ghaderi, Burzoo Morovat, Roya Noori, Mohammad Effatpanah, Alireza Mahjoub, Omid Massah. Amphetamine Type Stimulants Use in the Adult Population of Tehran: Implications for Long Term Rehabilitation. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2017; 15(4): 303-308. (Corresponding Author). DOI: 10.29252/nrip.irj.15.4.303 Link

8.      Omid Massah, Mohammad Effatpanah, Sara Shishehgar. Matrix Model for Methamphetamine Dependence among Iranian Female Methadone Patients: The First Report from the Most Populated Persian Gulf Country. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2017; 15(3):193-8. DOI: 10.29252/nrip.irj.15.3.193 (Corresponding Author). Link

9.      Sara Sami, Mohammad Effatpanah, Afsaneh Moradi, Omid Massah. Brief Report: Matrix Model as An Intensive Rehabilitation in Three Methadone Services in Iran. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2017; 15(3): 293-298. DOI: 10.29252/nrip.irj.15.3.293 (Corresponding Author). Link

10.  Saeed Rezayi, Omid Massah. Internet Dependence and Sensation Seeking in Youth With Moderate Cerebral Palsy. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2017; 15(2): 95-102. DOI: 10.18869/nrip.irj.15.2.95 (Corresponding Author). Link

11.  Anahita Khodabakhshi-Koolaee, Leili Mosalanejad , Morteza Gholami, Omid Massah. Effectiveness of Group Hope Therapy on the Psychological Indicators in Women With Addicted Husbands. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2017; 15(1): 15-22. DOI: 10.18869/nrip.irj.15.1.15 Link

12.  Mirzamohammadi MH, Mousavi SZ, Massah O, Farhoudian A. Content Analysis of the Concept of Addiction in High School Textbooks. Addict Health 2017; 9(1): 44-49. (Corresponding Author). Link

13.  Roustaei A, Bakhshipoor B, Doostian Y, Goodiny AA, Koohikar M, Massah O. Effectiveness of Resilience Training on Ego-control and Hardiness of Illicit Drug Users. Addict Health 2017; 9(1): 24-31. (Corresponding Author). Link

14.  Alammehrjerdi Z, Massah O, Farhoudian A, Shishehgar S, Moradi A, et al. Opioid Use Among Women on a Stable Methadone Dose: A Multicenter Qualitative Study, Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. 2017; 11(3): e9867. doi: 10.5812/ijpbs.9867. (Corresponding Author). Link

15.  Alammehrjerdi Z, Massah O, Farhoudian A, Shishehgar S, Moradi A, et al. Therapeutic Community Program for Opioid-Dependent Treatment Seekers, Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. 2017; 11(3): e9892. doi: 10.5812/ijpbs.9892. (Corresponding Author). Link

16.  A Padarvand, SM Kalantarkousheh, Y Doostian, O Massah, Varmazyar HR, Arian M. The Association Between Islamic Lifestyle and Addiction Potential Among Adolescents. Practice in Clinical Psychology. 2017; 5 (1), 27-32. (Corresponding Author). Link

17.  Seyed Sepehr Hashemian, Alireza Noroozi, Omid Massah, Seyed Ramin Radfar, Reza Daneshmand, Schwann Shariatirad, Nader Molavi, Mohammad Hassan Farhadi, Mandana Sadeghi, Mehdi Noroozi, Ahmad Hajebi, Karl Mann, Ali Farhoudian. Integration of Outpatient Alcohol Treatment in Drug Use Disorder Treatment Centers in Iran: Study Protocol. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. 2017; 11(2): e8398. DOI: 10.5812/ijpbs-8398. Link

18.  Roya Noori, Omid Massah, Babak Moazen, Ali Farhoudian, Reza Daneshmand, Sepideh Aryanfard. Women-Only Therapeutic Community Program and Treatment Needs in Iran. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. 2017; 11(2): e9273. DOI: 10.17795/ijpbs.9273. (Corresponding Author). Link

19.  Hamid Sharifi, Ali Mirzazadeh, Alireza Noroozi, Brandon D. L. Marshall, Ali Farhoudian, Peter Higgs, Meroe Vameghi, Farahnaz Mohhamadi Shahboulaghi, Mostafa Qorbani, Omid Massah, Bahram Armoon, and Mehdi Noroozi. Patterns of HIV Risks and Related Factors among People Who Inject Drugs in Kermanshah, Iran: A Latent Class Analysis. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. 2017; 49(1). DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2016.1262568. Link  

20.  Omid Massah, Afsaneh Moradi, Ali Farhoudian, Mahmood Amini-Lari, Hassan Joulaei, Reza Daneshmand. HIV Programs in Iran (Persia), Iraq and Saudi Arabia: A Brief Review of Current Evidence in West and Southwest Asia. Addiction & Health. 2016; 8(3). Link

21.  Mehdi Noroozi, Ali Mirzazadeh, Alireza Noroozi, Hamid Sharifi, Peter Higgs, Zahra Jorjoran-Shushtari, Ali Farhoudian, Farbod Fadaei, Farahnaz Mohhamadi-Shahboulaghi, Bahram Armoon, Omid Massah. Injecting and Sexual Networks and Sociodemographic Factors and Dual HIV Risk among People Who Inject Drugs: A Cross-sectional Study in Kermanshah Province, Iran. Addiction & Health. 2016; 8(3). Link

22.  Fatemeh Rezaie, Alireza Noroozi, Bahram Armoon, Ali Farhoudian, Omid Massah, Hamid Sharifi, Elaheh Ahounbar, Mahmoud Khodadost, Farahnaz Mohammadi,Nasrin Barkhordar, Morteza Mansourian & Mehdi Noroozi (2016): Social determinants and hepatitis C among people who inject drugs in Kermanshah, Iran: socioeconomic status, homelessness, and sufficient syringe coverage, Journal of Substance Use, DOI:10.1080/14659891.2016.1245793. Link

23.  Massah O, Azkhosh M, Azami Y, Goodiny AA, Doostian Y. Students Tendency to Addiction: The Role of Perceived Social Support and Family Function in Iran. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. 2017; 11(2): e8314. doi: 10.17795/ijpbs.8314. Link

24.  Oji A, Sohrabi F, Jomehri F, Massah O, Molavi N. Role of Motivation for Behavior Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Retention. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. 2017; 11(2): e8325. doi: 10.5812/ijpbs.8325. (Corresponding Author). Link

25.  Khakbaz H, Farhoudian A, Azkhosh M, Dolatshahi B, Karami H, Massah O. The Effectiveness of Group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Emotion Regulation in Methamphetamine-Dependent Individuals Undergoing Rehabilitation. International Journal of High Risk Behaviors and Addiction. 2016; 5(4): e28329 , DOI: 10.5812/ijhrba.28329 (Corresponding Author). Link

26.  Massah O, Farhoudian A, Sadeghi M, Bahari M. Patients’ Views on the Differences between Three Types of Methadone Syrups in Iran: A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies. 2016; 3 (2): 1128-1139. Link                   

27.  Massah O, Sohrabi F, A’azami Y, Doostian Y, Farhoudian A, Daneshmand R. Effectiveness of Gross Model-Based Emotion Regulation Training on Anger Reduction in Drug-Dependent Individuals and its Sustainability in Follow-up. International Journal of High Risk Behaviors & Addiction. 2016; 5 (1). DOI: 10.5812/ijhrba.24327  Link, 2016    

28.  Choopan H, Kalantarkousheh SM, Aazami Y, Massah O. Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Training on the Reduction of Craving ‎in Drug Abusers. Addiction and Health. 2016; 8 (2). (Corresponding Author). Link, 2016                       

29.  Shariatirad S, Massah O, Farhoudian A, Alireza Noroozi. Integration of Outpatient Alcohol Treatment Services in Substance Abuse Treatment Centers: An Introduction to the First National Program in Iran. The International journal on drug policy. 2016; 29, 100. Link

30.  Doostian Y, Arian M, Massah O, Heidari N, Ahovan M. The Association between Emotional Expressiveness Style and Addiction Potential in Male High School Students.         Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2015; 13 (4): 74-79. Link   

31.  Maarefvand M, Daneshmand R, Shariatirad S, Massah O, Peyravi R, Farhoudian A. Social Work Guidelines for Street Children with Substance use disorders.           Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2015; 13 (4): 120-126. Link               

32.  Karami Z, Massah O, Farhoudian A, Oji A. Early Maladaptive Schemas in Opiate and Stimulant Users. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2015; 13 (2): 10-15. (Corresponding Author) Link

33.  Massah O, Farmani F, Karimi R, Farhoudian A. Group Reality Therapy in Addicts Rehabilitation Process to Reduce Depression, Anxiety and Stress. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2015; 13 (1): 44-50. Link

34.  Azami Y, Doostian Y, Motamedi A, Massah O, Heydari N. Dysfunctional Attitudes and Coping Strategies in Substance Dependent and Healthy Individuals. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2015; 13 (1): 51-55. (Corresponding Author) Link

35.  Amirabadi B, Alibeigi N, Farhoudian A, Massah O, Doostian Y. Personality Traits and Psychopathology in Nicotine and Opiate Dependents Using the Gateway Drug Theory. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2015; 13 (1): 56-60. Link

36.  Doostian Y, Fattahi S, Goodiny AA, Massah O, Daneshmand R. The Effectiveness of Self-regulation in Students’ Academic Achievement Motivation. Practice in Clinical Psychology. 2014; 2 (4): 237-246. (Corresponding Author) Link              

37.  Basharpoor S, Khosravinia D, Narimani M, Massah O. The Role of Self-compassion, Cognitive Self-control, and Illness Perception in Predicting Craving in People With Substance Dependency. Practice in Clinical Psychology. 2014; 2 (3): 155-164. (Corresponding Author) Link                      

38.  Massah O, HoseinSabet F, Doostian Y, Farhoudian A. The Role of Sensation-Seeking and Coping Strategies in Predicting Addiction Potential among Students. Practice in Clinical Psychology. 2014; 2 (3): 173-180. Link

39.  Rahimi AS, Ghorbani N, Rafiey H, Massah O. Prediction of Substance Use among College Students Based Upon Personality Traits. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2014; 14 (5): 67-74. (Corresponding Author) Link

40.  Doostian Y, Shafieabadi A, Kalantar Koosheh SM, Massah O. Effectiveness of Marlatt’s Cognitive-Behavioral Model on Increasing Self-efficacy in Opiate-dependents. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2014; 14 (5): 38-48. (Corresponding Author) Link

41.  Basharpoor S, Jafartabar AR, Narimani M, Massah O. The Role of Risk Perception and Self-reflection in Prediction of Motivation for Substance Dependence Treatment. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2014; 14 (5): 21-29. (Corresponding Author) Link

42.  Najafi M, Farhoudian A, Ekhtiari H, Massah O. Comparing Emotion Regulation in Methamphetamine Abusers with and without Risky Behavior. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2014; 14 (5): 9-14. (Corresponding Author) Link

43.  Moosavy SZ, Mirzamohammadi MH, Massah O. Teachers and Students’ Perspectives of the Contents of an Addiction-Prevention Curriculum. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2014; 14 (5): 100-107. (Corresponding Author) Link

44.  Ebrahimi AA, Agahi B, Farhoudian A, Massah O. Effectiveness of Preschool Immunization against Addictive Drugs in Isfahan Preschool Centers. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2014; 14 (5): 59-66. (Corresponding Author) Link            

45.  Karami Z, Pirkhaefi AR, Farhoudian A, Massah O. Comparison of Personality Traits Based on Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) in Opiate and Stimulant Abusers. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2014; 14 (5): 83-90. (Corresponding Author) Link

46.  Zolfaghari A, Fathi D, Massah O. Behavior Disorders Prevalence in High School Students in Hamedan Province. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2014; 15 (1): 45-52. (Corresponding Author) Link

47.  Farahbod M, Gharib M, Massah O. Psychometric Properties of Physical Well-Being, Health and Motor Development Inventory for Assessing School Readiness. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal. 2013; 11 (special issue): 58-64. Link              

48.  Ahmadpour N, Farhoudian A, Asgari A, Massah O. Comparison of Experienced Violence in Women with Opiate-Dependent and Stimulant-Dependent Husbands. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2013; 13 (4): 140-146. Link

49.  Mohammadkhani P, Dobson KS, Massah O, Shervin Assari. Role of Gender in Relation between Sexual Desire and Quality of Life in Patients with Major Depression Disorder. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2011; 12 (1): 27-33. (Corresponding Author) Link 

50.  Nezadi Kashani G, Mirzamani SM, Davarmanesh A, Massah O, Gholami A. The Effect of Painting in Reduction of Aggression in Educable Mentally Retarded Female Students in Primary School. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2011; 11 (5): 80-87. Link                     

51.  Karimlou M, Salehi M, Zayeri F, Massah O, Moosavy Khattat M. Developing the Persian Version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life-100 Questionnaire. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2011; 11 (4): 73-82. Link

52.  Fathi D, Keshavarzi-Arshadi F, Jamali-Firouzabadi M, Massah O. Comparison of Behavioral Disorders, Compromise Behaviors and Academic Achievement of Exceptional Students in Especial Educational System and Integrated Educational System. Archives of Rehabilitation. 2011; 12 (1): 48-55. (Corresponding Author) Link             

Other Journals

1.      Massah O. Opioidergic Genes and Addiction Pharmacotherapy. Persian Journal of Addiction Medicine.  Link

2.      Massah O. Male Sexual Disorders During Maintenance Therapy; A Comparison Between Methadone and Buprenorphine. Persian Journal of Addiction Medicine. Link

3.      Massah O. Maximum Dose of Methadone in Maintenance Treatment. Persian Journal of Addiction Medicine. Link

4.      Massah O. Anger Reduction in Substance Abusers Based on Gross Model. Persian Journal of Addiction Medicine. Link

5.      Massah O. 25% Reduction in Addiction and Capacity of Substance Abuse Treatment Centers; A Title and Two Topics. Persian Journal of Addiction Medicine. Link

6.      Massah O. Alcohol Screening among Patients under Maintenance Treatment with Opioid Agonists. Persian Journal of Addiction Medicine. Link

7.      Massah O. Predictors of Smoking in Adolescents in Iran. Persian Journal of Addiction Medicine. Link

8.      Massah O. An Increase in Smoking; The challenge in the Maintenance Treatment with Methadone. Persian Journal of Addiction Medicine. Link

ü Books

1.      Drug Abuse Prevention; Research- Based Strategies (Scientific Editor)

2.      Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome By Physical Activity Approach (Scientific Editor)

3.      Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity Part one: Tendon Injuries (Scientific Editor)

4.      Rehabilitation Ergonomics: Principle and Basic Concepts (Scientific Editor)

5.      Writing Research Articles in English (Scientific Editor)

6.      Molecular Genetics of thalassemia (Scientific Editor)

7.      Risk assessment tools and indicators of surge capacity of health in disasters (Scientific Editor)

8.      Disaster Hospital Preparedness National Plan (Scientific Editor)

9.      Laws and concepts of knowledge (Scientific Editor)

10.  Lifestyle, concepts and approaches (Scientific Editor)

ü Presentation

1.      Comparing Early Maladaptive Schemas in Opiate and Stimulant Users of Yasuj. 8th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep 2014.

2.      Patients’ Views on Differences between the Methadone Syrups Produced by Exir and Daroupakhsh Pharmaceuticals: A Qualitative Study. 8th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep 2014.

3.      Effectiveness of Gross-model-based Emotion Regulation Training on Anger Reduction in Drug-Dependent Individuals and Their Survival Rate in Treatment. 8th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep 2014.

4.      The Role of Sensation Seeking and Coping Strategies in Predicting Addiction Potential among Students. 8th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep 2014.

5.      The Association between Emotional Expressiveness Style and Addiction Potential in Male High School Students. 9th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep. 2015.

6.      The Association between Islamic Lifestyle and Addiction Potential among Adolescents. 9th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep. 2015.

7.      The Association between Spiritual Well-being and Resilience to Substance Abuse among Adolescents. 9th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep. 2015.

8.      The Concept of Brand and Generic Name in Agonist Medications. 9th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep. 2015.

9.      An Overview of Street Children in Iran and Drug Abuse among Them. 9th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep. 2015.

10.  Association between Sport Participation and Substance Use in Adolescents. 10th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep. 2016.

11.  Quality of Life among Patients with Substance Use Disorders; A Systematic Review. 10th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep. 2016.

12.  Iranian Indexed journals in the Scopus; scientific citation indexing service which is journal rating reference by Ministry of Health. 10th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep. 2016.

13.  How We Can Use Cyeberspace for Prevention and Treatment of Addiction? 10th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep. 2016.

ü Professional Membership

o   Scientific Committee of Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Tehran, Iran

o   Book Publishing Committee, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

o   Research Council, Substance Abuse and Dependence Research Center, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

ü Research Activities

1.      Comparison of Reasons behind Womens Tendencies toward Drugs in Opiates and Stimulants Users. (final report)

2.      Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) Survey about Risky Behaviors Associated with Addiction and HIV in Street Children and Parents Risk Assessment  (under implementation-data gathering)

3.      Pilot Study on Substance Abuse Treatment in Work and Street Children of Tehran (under implementation)

4.      Integration of Outpatient Alcohol Treatment in Substance Abuse Treatment Centers in Iran (under implementation)

5.      Investigation of Knowledge of therapists in the treatment of alcohol dependence and the effects of educational workshops (data analysis)

ü Conducting Workshops

1.      Specialized Training for Medical Treatment of Addiction

2.      Methadone Maintenance Treatment Training for General Practitioners

3.      Buprenorphine Maintenance Treatment Training for General Practitioners

4.      Opium Tincture Maintenance Treatment Training for General Practitioners

ü Awards

1.      ‘‘Quality of Life in Addiction’’ Award from Rebirth Society; 10th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep. 2016.

2.      Best Oral Presentation; 10th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep. 2016.

3.      Health Award from Ministry of Health and Medical Education; 9th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep. 2015.

4.      Fourth Article of Prevention Research; 8th Annual International Addiction Science Congress. Sep 2014.