Exploring the planned behavior of breast self-examination and its predictors among women in Northern Iran.

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. This study aimed to explore the planned behavior of breast self-examination (BSE) and its predictors among women in Northern Iran.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 240 women in Babol, Iran, from 2020 to 2022.

Barriers and Advantages of Internet-based Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Depression in Iranian Pregnant Women: A Qualitative Study.

Background: In recent years, internet-based treatments have been considered reliable alternatives to face-to-face therapies. However, the advantages and disadvantages of using internet-based treatment in pregnant women require further study. The study investigated the challenges, advantages, and barriers of internet-based psychotherapy in the treatment of depression among Iranian pregnant women.

Effectiveness of the virtual group counselling based on health literacy on empowerment and self-care of Iranian pregnant women: a study protocol for an exploratory parallel group randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: Enhancing empowerment and self-care practices during pregnancy reduces complications for women during this critical period. Health literacy stands as a crucial component in empowering pregnant women. Without a sufficient grasp of healthcare information, making informed decisions and choices for desired health outcomes becomes challenging.

Emotional intelligence approach as a predictor of job satisfaction among midwives in Northern Iran: A descriptive-correlational study.

Background: Emotional intelligence (EI) is an important skill for midwives. Our study aimed to understand EI as a predictor of job satisfaction among midwives.

Materials And Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted on 143 employed midwives in maternity wards of government and private hospitals, as well as healthcare centers in Iran.

Efficacy of internet-based emotion-focused cognitive behavior therapy (IECBT) in improving stress and anxiety of women with suspected fetal malformation: A randomized controlled trial.

Background And Objectives: Anxiety is prevalent among pregnant women with suspected fetal malformation. Hence, this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of IECBT in alleviating pregnancy-specific stress and anxiety in anxious women with suspected fetal malformation.

Methods: A randomized four-arm parallel-group controlled trial was conducted involving 140 pregnant women displaying anxiety symptoms before 20 weeks of gestation and suspected fetal malformation.

Effectiveness of face to face and virtual education to promote breast self-examination based on the theory of planned behavior: a randomized controlled trial study.

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent cancer among women in both developed and developing countries. Breast self-examination (BSE) is crucial for the early detection of BC. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of face-to-face and virtual education on BSE, based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB).

Effect of stress management based self-care counseling on glycemic control in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial study.

Background: Stress plays an important role in the consequences of gestational diabetes mellitus [GDM]. It is possible to make a change in the lifestyle by providing counseling in the field of self-care based on stress management in order to avoid the adverse consequences of GDM. Therefore, the present study was designed and implemented with the aim of determining the effect of self-care counseling based on stress management on blood sugar control in women with GDM.

Predicting the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile of Pregnant Women Based on Their Health Literacy Levels: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aim: Health literacy is considered as key factor to empower women to participate in self-care and child-care activities. The purpose of the present study is to determine the relationship between health-promoting behaviours and health literacy among pregnant women.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

The effect of computer-based Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) approach on the pelvic pain, depression, and anxiety in students with primary dysmenorrhea: a clinical trial study.

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is one of the most common pains experienced by women. Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) is a cognitive-behavioral technique that immunizes them against future periods of stress. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of a computer-based stress inoculation approach on pelvic pain, depression, and anxiety symptoms in students with PD.

The effects of web-based education on health-promoting behaviors of first-year medical sciences students: A quasi-experimental study.

Background: Students, as a representative of young adults, are at risk for engagement in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors such as unhealthy eating, unhealthy relationships, and drug abuse. Health-promoting lifestyle (HPL) largely depends on adequate knowledge of healthy behaviors and hence, education is a strategy with potential positive effects on lifestyle. This study aimed at evaluating the effects of web-based education (WBE) on HPL among first-year medical sciences students.

Comparison of the effect of dydrogesterone and natural micronized progesterone for luteal-phase support in assisted reproductive technology cycles: A single-blind randomized clinical trial study.

Background And Aims: One of the causes of preterm labor and recurrent abortion is progesterone deficiency in the luteal phase. The aim of the study was a comparison of the effect of oral dydrogesterone and vaginal progesterone for luteal-phase support (LPS) in assisted reproductive technology cycles (ART).

Methods: This randomized clinical control trial study was conducted on 207 infertile women.

Child marriage and quality of marriage among young married women in a rural district, Lorestan Province, Iran.

Purpose: Child marriage remains a significant socio-cultural phenomenon with profound implications for the quality of marital relationships, particularly among young women. This study investigates the association between child marriage and the quality of marriage among young married women in Iran.

Methods: This study employed a population-based cross-sectional research design.

Effectiveness of an educational intervention on knowledge and practice of young midwifery college students about IUD and Pap smear, Babol, Iran.

Objectives: The high status of midwifery within the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is closely tied to enhancing clinical education. The purpose of this study was to review the effect of education on the knowledge and practice of midwifery students about Intrauterine Device (IUD) and Pap smears.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted over the course of four semesters, involving 128 bachelor of midwifery students.

Do health-promoting lifestyle approaches manage mental health among adolescent/young college students?

Objectives: College students are often still relatively young, making their mental health more likely to be overlooked. A healthy lifestyle is considered the key to preventing and controlling mental health problems nowadays. This study aimed to investigate whether health-promoting lifestyle approaches manage mental health among adolescent/young college students.

Exploring the relationship between mothers' competence and comfort in sexual and reproductive health discourse with adolescent girls and its related factors.

Objectives: The mothers-adolescent discussion regarding sexual and reproductive health (SHR) issues plays an important role in preventing negative outcome associated with sexual risk behaviors. The present study aimed to explore the relationship between mothers' competence and comfort in SHR discourse with adolescent girls and its related factors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 160 mothers from July to September 2020.

Health-promoting lifestyle in mothers with vaginal childbirth and cesarean section in the postpartum period.

Background: In the postpartum period, there are numerous changes in the physical and psychological dimensions of women, which reduce the quality of life of women. The aim of this study was to compare the health-promoting lifestyle of mothers with vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery in the postpartum period.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 77 pregnant women who had delivered vaginal or by cesarean section at Shohadaye Behshahr Hospital and were selected based on inclusion criteria.

Effectiveness of computer-based stress inoculation training (SIT) counseling approach on anxiety, depression, and stress of students with premenstrual syndrome.

Background: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common public health issue affecting many women of reproductive age worldwide. This study has been designed to investigate of computer-based stress inoculation training (SIT) counseling approach on anxiety, depression, and stress of university students with PMS.

Methods: A randomized trial study with two parallel arms was done from 30 October 2022 to 21 June 2023 on 100 university students aged 18 to 38 at Babol University of Medical Sciences.

Effect of Sexual Health Education of Mothers on Their Comfort and Intention to Discuss Sex-Related Topics with Adolescent Girls: A Controlled Intervention Study.

Sex education is one of the most challenging topics for mothers. Therefore, we examined the effect of sexual health education of mothers on their comfort and intention to discuss sex-related topics with adolescent girls. In this controlled intervention study, 160 mothers of 13- to 16-year-old girls were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control groups.

Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran.

Background And Purpose: The global incidence of breast cancer is the highest among all cancers and is the primary reason for cancer-related fatalities. Our study aimed to assess the predictors of quality of life (QOL) and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 96 female breast cancer survivors between the ages of 20 and 65 and was based on convenience samples.

Spiritual Intelligence as a Coping Strategy to Manage Job Stress for Midwives in Northern Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to explore whether spiritual intelligence could help midwives cope with job-related stress. A cross-sectional study was done with 143 midwives in Babol, Iran. The sampling method was non-random and convenience samples were used.

Comparing the effectiveness of virtual and semi-attendance Stress Inoculation Training [SIT] techniques in improving the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress of pregnant women with psychological distress: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.

Background: Some studies indicate that more than 10% of pregnant women are affected by psychological problems. The current COVID-19 pandemic has increased mental health problems in more than half of pregnant women. The present study compared the effectiveness of virtual (VSIT) and semi-attendance Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) techniques on the improvement of the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress of pregnant women with psychological distress.

Primary Dysmenorrhea Associated with Psychological Distress in Medical Sciences Students in The North of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Primary dysmenorrhea is the usual medical status in medical students that are defined as pain
during the menstrual period. This study was done to evaluate the psychological problems associated with dysmenorrhea.
Materials and Methods: Three hundred forty students aged 18 to 20 years participated in this cross‑sectional
study (194 with dysmenorrhea and 150 without dysmenorrhea).

Structural model of the relationship between physical activity and students' quality of life: Mediating role of body mass index and moderating role of gender.

Background: As a country's future leaders and pioneers, University students must live with healthy habits. In order to achieve a healthy lifestyle, Physical activity and Quality of Life can serve as suitable indices to study. The purpose of the study was to clarify how physical activity (PA), Body mass index (BMI) and gender relate to the quality of life (QOL) of students of Medical Sciences University by using a structural equation model.

Role of mental health in prediction of sexual function in infertile women, Babol, Iran.

Background: Infertility is one of the main concerns in women's lives that may lead to psychological imbalance and disrupt their sexual relationship. The study was conducted with the aim of evaluating role of mental health in prediction of sexual function in infertile women.

Materials And Methods: This analytic-descriptive study was conducted in 2015-2016 in 424 infertile women referring to Fatemeh Zahraa Infertility and Reproductive Health Center, Babol, Iran.

Comparison of women's stress in unexplained early pregnancy loss and normal vaginal delivery.

Background: Postpartum period and recurrent abortion are stressful conditions that affect women's mental health. Stress and depression lead to the release of stress biomarkers that may be dangerous for the mother and fetus. The aim of this study was to determine stress in the after recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and normal vaginal delivery (NVD) in the north of Iran.