The effect of hormonal contraceptives combined with vitamin D3 supplements on sexual dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by reproductive and endocrine abnormalities.

Objective: The present study aimed to assess the effect of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) and vitamin D3 on sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS and vitamin D3 deficiency.

Materials And Methods: This randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted in Iran between January and April 2019.

Hospital-to-home care transition program for deep partial-thickness burns: improved scar outcomes and quality of life.

Scar formation, the most common complication of burns, significantly impacts patients' quality of life. This study evaluates how the hospital-to-home care transition program reduces scar-related complications and improves health-related quality of life in patients with deep partial-thickness burns. This semi-experimental study involved 80 patients with deep partial-thickness burns, selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned-by coin flipping-to the intervention group (n = 40) or the control group (n = 40).

Efficacy of garlic (Allium sativum) on metabolic syndrome components in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: randomized controlled trial.

Background: This study aimed to illustrate the effect of garlic supplementation on metabolic syndrome (MetS) components in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Methods: From 2020 to 2021, a randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 97 women with PCOS and MetS. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either garlic tablets (500 mg containing 2-3 mg allicin; n = 49) or placebo tablets (n = 48) twice daily for 8 weeks.

Design and validation of a comprehensive educational program for stroke nursing care: a mixed methods study.

Background: Nurse education can assist in developing comprehensive stroke care. This study aimed to design and validate a comprehensive educational program for stroke nursing care.

Methods: This study employed a mixed-methods approach, emphasizing four of the six steps in Kern's model of educational program development (needs assessment, initial design, goals and specific objectives, and educational strategy).

The Impact of Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management Training on Infertility-Related Stress in Couples: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Infertility poses a significant emotional burden on couples, leading to increased stress levels. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral stress management training in reducing infertility-related stress among infertile couples.

Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted involving 20 infertile couples (40 individuals) who sought treatment at the Saboohi Infertility Center of Mahdieh in Tehran, Iran, between May and June 2018.

Association of intermediate health determinants with gestational diabetes self-care: a structural equation modeling approach.

Introduction: Gestational diabetes is a common problem among pregnant women that can lead to many complications for the mothers and their fetuses. Gestational diabetes self-care can reduce the consequences and outcomes of this disease. Some of the factors related to self-care of gestational diabetes are quality of life, social support, and domestic violence.

The effect of a web-based acceptance and commitment therapy intervention on the caregiving burden of mothers of children with chronic conditions: A randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in reducing caregiving burden among mothers of children with chronic conditions.

Design And Methods: A clinical trial with a pre-test and post-test design was conducted, including 60 mothers of children with chronic conditions selected through convenience sampling. Participants were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups.

The effect of education based on the seven-step (7E) learning cycle on the quality of life of stroke patients and the care burden of their caregivers: a randomized clinical trial.

Introduction: Education deficiency increases caregiver burden, worsening patient's Quality of Life (QoL). The Seven-Step (7E) model enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills using previous experiences. This study aimed at evaluating the influence of education using 7E model on the stroke patients' QoL and the caregivers' burden.

A communicative model of premenstrual syndrome with social determinants of health: a path analysis.

Introduction: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by the periodic emergence of physical, psychological, or behavioral symptoms that manifest following ovulation and subside with the commencement of menstruation. These symptoms may be intense enough to interfere with personal relationships, social engagements, or work performance. This study was undertaken to examine the relationship between social determinants of health (SDH) and premenstrual syndrome, taking into account the influence of social factors on health and disease, as well as the existing gap in knowledge regarding the impact of SDH on PMS, following the World Health Organization (WHO) model.

Assessment of the Effect of Topical 'Scrophularia Striata' Solution on Healing of Peristomal Wound in Patients Referring to Tehran Ostomy Association, 2023.

This study investigates the effects of topical solution of Scrophularia Striata in the healing process of peristomal skin wounds in patients attending the Stoma. One hundred participants from June 2023 to September 2023 were selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two groups (experimental and control) in blocks using software. The experimental group was instructed to apply the topical solution of Scrophularia Striata once daily, saturating the ulcer area completely using an applicator on the peristomal skin, repeating this process every day for 14 consecutive days.

Check the Impact of Mobile Health on Medication Adherence in Adolescents with Leukemia.

Introduction: Leukemia is considered one of the most common childhood cancers, requiring long-term treatment that often affects adherence to the treatment. Treatment adherence is one of the most important health issues. Adolescents demonstrate the highest scores of non-adherences to treatment.

The effect of intervention based on adapted mental health literacy curriculum on attitude and help-seeking intention in high school students in Iran.

Background: Adolescent mental health is a major public health concern in Iran, with 1 of every 5 adolescents suffering from a mental disorder. Mental health literacy (MHL) is an important factor in improving mental health outcomes. To address this issue, a mental health literacy school curriculum used in Canada was adapted, piloted, and evaluated for use in Iranian schools.

The Effect of EX-B8 Acupressure on Labor Pain: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial.

Intense, uncontrolled pain during labor can have negative outcomes for both the mother and the baby, but this can be prevented by utilizing pain-relieving techniques. Childbirth is a natural physiological process, and it is important to prioritize non-pharmacological methods such as acupressure in managing the associated pain. The present research aims to determine the effects of acupressure on the eighth point of the extra-back meridian (EX-B8) for pain relief during childbirth in primiparous women.

Casual association between social determinants of health and sexual health literacy in reproductive-aged women: a WHO model analysis.

Introduction: Sexual health literacy is an important factor affecting sexual health, and social determinants of health significantly increasing health literacy. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social determinants of health and sexual health literacy.

Method: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 600 married women of reproductive age referred to health centers in Tehran, Iran (2024).

The association between the follicular distribution pattern of polycystic ovaries and metabolic syndrome development in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome a prospective cohort study.

Since a limited number of studies have investigated the different pattern of follicular distribution in the ovaries of PCOS patient, the present study was designed to evaluate the relationship of the follicular distribution pattern (FDP) in the ovaries and MetS as well as insulin resistance index, the sex hormones levels and menstrual status in women with PCOS diagnosis. This prospective study was carried out at Arash Women's Hospital (Tehran, Iran) from September 2023 to June 2024. All PCOS women who were referred for any gynecological examination were screened.

Post-traumatic Growth in the Link with Resilience, Self-compassion, and the Personal and Clinical Characteristics in Adolescents with Life-threatening Disease: A Cross-sectional Correlational Study.

Background: Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is a significant factor influencing health outcomes. This research aims to determine the status of PTG and its correlation with resilience, self-compassion (SC) and personal and clinical characteristics in adolescents with life-threatening diseases.

Methods: In this cross-sectional correlational study, 200 adolescents with life-threatening disease who were referred to clinics or hospitalized at Shohada Tajrish and children's Medical Center hospitals from June to October 2023 in Tehran, Iran, were selected through convenience sampling.

Association between menstrual disorders and anti-Müllerian hormone with COVID-19: A prospective cohort study.

Background: Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has affected almost all communities throughout the world. It affects different systems in the body, which causes irreparable consequences.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 virus on menstrual disorders, anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), thyroid peroxidase (TPO), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and prolactin levels in women with COVID-19 disease.

Comparison of diaphragmatic breathing exercises and incentive spirometry on the functional status of heart failure patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Respiratory muscle weakness in heart failure (HF) can deteriorate its symptoms such as fatigue, dyspnea, and impaired functional status. Pulmonary rehabilitation can strengthen these muscles. This study aimed to determine the impact of breathing exercises on fatigue severity, dyspnea, and functional classification in HF patients.

Effect of health literacy-based teach-back training on quality of life and treatment adherence in type 2 diabetes: an experimental study.

Education for patients with type 2 diabetes is an essential part of the treatment and control process. This study aimed to determine the effect of education based on health literacy strategies on adherence to treatment and quality of life in type 2 diabetic patients. This classic experimental study was performed on 94 patients with type 2 diabetes selected by convenient sampling method and then randomly allocated to intervention and control groups.

The effectiveness of multimedia mental health self-care program based on cyber space on the mental health of infertile women: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: So far, some training interventions have been carried out to improve the mental health in women with infertility, but designing the need and evidence-based, as well as multimedia mental health self-care interventions based on cyber space has received less attention. Due to the spread of the internet and the role of self-care in improving mental disorders, this study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the multimedia mental health self-care program on mental health and to assess the users' satisfaction.

Methods: This study is a randomized controlled trial with pretest-posttest follow-up design.

An exploration of patient safety culture in NICUs: a convergent parallel mixed-method study.

Background: Safety culture, as a component that improves the quality of safety and health care for neonates, serves as foundation for providing professional and high-quality care by creating positive insight among employees. This study aimed to explore the safety culture concept in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

Methods: This convergent parallel mixed-method study included Quantitative, Qualitative, and Integrated parts.

Comparison of education using the flipped class, gamification and gamification in the flipped learning environment on the performance of nursing students in a client health assessment: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Since effective education is one of the main concerns of every society and, in nursing, can lead to the education of successful people, the development of learning and teaching methods with greater effectiveness is one of the educational priorities in every country. The present study aimed to compare the effect of education using the flipped class, gamification and gamification in the flipped learning environment on the performance of nursing students in a client health assessment.

Methods: The present study was a Parallel randomized clinical trial study.

The effect of social skills-based blended education on social adjustment, self-esteem and social skills among new nursing students: An experimental study.

Introduction: Social adjustment, self-esteem and social skills may influence students' professionalization and academic success. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a social skills-based blended education on the social adjustment, self-esteem and social skills of new nursing students.

Methods: First-year undergraduate nursing students in Tehran, Iran, participated in this experimental study in 2023.

Benefits of a family-based care transition program for older adults after hip fracture surgery.

Background: Hip fracture (HF) in older adults is strongly associated with a greater decline in their activities of daily living (ADLs) and health-related (HRQoL). The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of a family-based care transition program (FBCTP) on ADLs, HRQoL and social support in this age group after HF surgery.

Methods: A quasi-experimental design was conducted on 100 older adults who had undergone HFS and were selected by convenience sampling and allocated to the IG (n = 50) and the CG (n = 50).

The effects of a hospital-to-home care transition program on perceived stress and readiness for hospital discharge in mothers of children with congenital heart disease undergoing corrective surgery.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a hospital-to-home care transition (H2H-CT) program on perceived stress and readiness for hospital discharge (RHD) in mothers of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) undergoing corrective surgery.

Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design and involved 78 mother-child dyads, 40 dyads in the intervention group and 38 dyads in the control group, who were affected by CHD undergoing corrective surgery. The participants received the H2H-CT program, which consisted of six face-to-face training sessions during hospitalization and six telephone counselling sessions.