Post-COVID-19 depression prevalence in Iranian nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the pooled prevalence of post-COVID-19 depression among Iranian nurses, identify at-risk groups and provide practical recommendations for intervention.

Design: In adherence to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis, encompassing studies published from 2019 to 2024. Comprehensive searches were performed across international and Iranian databases.

Psychometric evaluation of the Farsi version of the Marwit-Meuser caregiver grief inventory-short form among family caregivers of patients with dementia.

Introduction: One of the available tools for assessing caregiver grief is the Marwit-Meuser Caregiver Grief Inventory - Short Form, which has not been translated into Farsi. This study aimed to translate and psychometrically evaluate the short form of this Inventory in family caregivers of patients with dementia in Iran.

Methods: After translating the inventory, face validity was assessed using the item impact score method.

Transcultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Clinical Learning Environment, Supervision, and Nurse Teacher Scale Among Undergraduate Nursing Students.

Clinical learning is the core of nursing education. The clinical learning environment, supervision, and nurse teacher (CLES + T) play a significant role in the formation of optimal clinical learning. So, this study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the CLES + T scale among undergraduate nursing students.

Persian version of nursing students' learning behavior questionnaire: cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric testing.

Background: Nursing students' learning behavior assessment is vital for educational quality and clinical performance. While existing questionnaires often focus on specific aspects, a comprehensive instrument is needed to evaluate multiple learning behavior dimensions.

Objectives: To translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Nursing Students' Learning Behavior Questionnaire (NSLBQ) in Persian.

Psychometric evaluation of the Farsi version of the electroconvulsive therapy related anxiety questionnaire.

Background: This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Farsi version of the Electroconvulsive Therapy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire (ERAQ).

Methods: This methodological study was conducted among patients undergoing or with a history of Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) in Mashhad, Iran, during 2024-2025. Data were collected using a demographic profile form and the ERAQ.

Psychometric properties of the repetitive thinking questionnaire among Iranian patients with heart disease: validity and reliability assessment.

Background: Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is strongly associated with depressive symptoms, which are common among patients with heart disease. Psychological factors such as anxiety and RNT play a significant role in the overall distress experienced by individuals with heart disease. Worry and rumination are key components of psychological distress in these patients, ultimately leading to worse cardiovascular outcomes.

Validity and Reliability of Persian Version of Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in Iranian Cancer Patients.

Objectives: This study aims to assess the linguistic and cultural validity of the translated Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) in Persian, ensuring that the nuances of social support are adequately captured and comprehended by Iranian cancer patients.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 400 cancer patients from Iran were assessed using the MSPSS. By using exploratory factor analysis (with Maximum Likelihood factor analysis and Promax rotation) and confirmatory factor analysis, the construct validity of this scale was assessed.

Psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of the adult chronic kidney disease self-management instrument in the Iranian population.

Background: Increasing evidence suggests that self-management practices can enhance the results for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Nevertheless, there are currently no tools in Iran to adequately evaluate self-management in CKD patients. This study aimed to validate and psychometrically evaluate the Persian Chronic Kidney Disease Self-Management for Iranian healthcare professionals and patients.

Translation and psychometric validation of the Persian version of the toxic leadership behaviors questionnaire in nursing management.

Introduction: The ToxBH-NM scale, which assesses toxic leadership behaviors in nurse managers, is a questionnaire specifically developed for this purpose. The necessity for further research to identify and evaluate toxic leadership styles in Iranian contexts underscores the significance of possessing a valid and reliable measurement questionnaire in Persian. This study aims to assess the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the ToxBH-NM among Iranian nurses.

Trust under the microscope: psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of the Trust in Multidimensional Healthcare Systems Scale.

Background: Trust in healthcare systems is an essential determinant of patient satisfaction and healthcare outcomes. Understanding and measuring this trust is essential for improving healthcare services. Due to the lack of a valid and reliable tool in Iran for measuring trust in multidimensional healthcare systems, this study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Trust in Multidimensional Healthcare Systems Scale (P-TIMHSS).

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of the Caring Behaviors Assessment Tool Nursing Version-Short Form.

Introduction: Caring is an integral part of the nursing profession, often viewed as an abstract and immeasurable behavior. However, caring behaviors can be measured and evaluated, ultimately improving care outcomes and practices. To accomplish this, a valid and reliable tool for measuring caring behaviors is essential.

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Executive Functions Assessment Questionnaire for School-Aged Children.

Executive function refers to a collection of cognitive processes that is crucial for effective planning, decision-making, and behavioral regulation. It is particularly important during the school years. This study investigates the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Executive Functions Assessment Questionnaire (EFAQ) for school-aged children.

Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the cardiac distress inventory in Iranian patients with heart disease.

Psychological distress is common among patients with heart disease, necessitating valid and reliable assessment tools for measuring cardiac distress. The Cardiac Distress Inventory (CDI) has been developed for this purpose, but its psychometric properties require validation in different cultural contexts. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Farsi version of the CDI in an Iranian population with heart disease, focusing on its validity, reliability, and factor structure.

Social networking sites use and life satisfaction: a moderated mediation model of e-health literacy, fatigue, uncertainty, and stress.

Excessive social media use during health crises can lead to information overload and psychological distress, yet the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear. This study investigated how social networking sites (SNS) affected life satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran and whether this relationship was explained by SNS fatigue, uncertainty about disease, and stress. The research also examined whether e-health literacy was a protective factor in this process.

Validity and Reliability of Persian Version of the Perth A-Loneness Scale in Iranian Adolescents.

The present study was carried out with the aim of translating and psychometrically assessing the 24-item version of the Perth A-Loneness Scale. This methodological cross-sectional study was carried out between January 2023 and August 2024. Adolescents from public schools in Tehran City were recruited for this study.

The relationship of fear of pain, pain anxiety, and fear-avoidance beliefs with perceived stress in surgical patients with postoperative kinesiophobia.

Background: Kinesiophobia is one of the most prevalent postoperative problems with negative effects on patient mobility. Fear of pain (FOP), pain anxiety (PA), and fear of avoidance beliefs (FABs) are influential factors on postoperative mobility and may be affected by perceived stress (PS). The present study examined whether perceived stress serves to mediate the relationship between fear of pain, pain anxiety, and fear of avoidance beliefs with kinesiophobia (fear of movement) in postoperative patients.

Validating the revised plagiarism attitude scale among Malaysian medical sciences students: a psychometric study in multilingual contexts.

Objective: This study aims to validate the revised plagiarism attitude scale among Malaysian medical sciences students, particularly focusing on those for whom English is a second language (L2), to understand their perceptions and attitudes towards plagiarism.

Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 549 participants enrolled in medical science programs across Malaysia.

Methods: The research employed exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to assess the psychometric properties of the revised plagiarism attitude scale.

Translation and investigation of the psychometric properties of the revised female sexual distress scale among Iranian couples.

Women's sexual distress is often complicated by a combination of physical, psychological, and relational factors. Many women experience a cycle of dysfunction that affects not only their sexual health but also their overall quality of life and emotional well-being. The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the revised Female sexual distress scale (FSDS-R) among Iranian couples.

Loneliness and repetitive negative thinking mediate the link between social health and cardiac distress in heart disease patients.

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, contributing to one-third of global deaths. Beyond physical health, heart disease is associated with cardiac distress, an emotional response that can negatively impact recovery and well-being. Understanding the psychological and social mechanisms underlying cardiac distress is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of the Family Caregiver-Specific Quality of Life Scale (FAMQOL) among family caregivers of patients with chronic psychiatric disorders.

Background: Family caregivers of psychiatric patients often experience various negative psychosocial consequences, with a decline in quality of life being the most prevalent. This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the psychometric indices of the Persian version of the Family Caregiver-Specific Quality of Life Scale (FAMQOL).

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 400 family caregivers of patients with chronic psychiatric diseases in Iran in 2024 using convenience sampling.

The Farsi version of medication administration hassles scale in elderlies with chronic diseases: a psychometric study.

Background: Medication management is a crucial responsibility of family caregivers. Having a tool for assessing issues related to family caregiver medication prescription tasks is of great importance in evaluating the caregiving experience. This study aimed to translate and assess psychometrically the Medication Administration Hassles Scale in elderly individuals with chronic diseases.

Validity and reliability of the Persian version of the gender equity scale in nursing education.

Objective: Gender equality in nursing education is a crucial issue that needs attention. It involves ensuring that both female and male nursing students have equal opportunities, treatment, and experiences in education. The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the gender equity scale in nursing education (P-GES-NE) among Iranian students.

The Impact of Embryo Donation Technology on Child Psychological Adjustment and parenting styles: A Comparative Study.

Background: Despite the remarkable advancements in the use of embryo donation, concerns have arisen regarding its potential effects on the psychological well-being of children conceived through this assisted reproductive technology and their parent-child relationships. The aim of the study is to evaluate children's psychological adjustment and parenting style in families with donor-conceived children and compare them with the normal population.

Materials And Methods: A historical cohort study was conducted to assess the psychological adjustment of 31 children aged 3 to 7 years born via embryo donation and to compare the results with those of 30 age-matched children from families who conceived naturally using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.

Psychometric properties of the pain anxiety symptom scale among postoperative patients in Amol, Iran.

Introduction: So far, the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale have not been assessed in Iran. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale among a group of Iranian patients in Amol.

Methods: This methodological study was conducted in 2023 with a sample of 400 postoperative patients from Amol, Iran, selected through convenience sampling.