The assessment of psychometric properties of childbirth violence questionnaire in Iranian women.

Background: Childbirth violence is a cultural and social issue with a complex and multidimensional nature that silently threatens women's health around the world. Thus, designing an instrument based on social norms and the cultural context of society is an essential need. The study aims to develop and validate a measurement instrument that assesses childbirth violence, focusing on the experiences of women during childbirth.

Ways to Cope With Paternal Postpartum Depression From Iranian Fathers' Perspective: A Qualitative Study.

Aim: This study explores coping strategies for fathers who have postpartum depression.

Design: A qualitative study with semi-structured interviews.

Methods: This qualitative content analysis was conducted in Shiraz, Iran, in 2020.

Effect of acupressure on childbirth outcomes in nulliparous women: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Non-pharmaceutical method is one of the conventional methods of reducing labor pain. Acupressure is suggested as an effective method for reducing labor pain with favorable effects on the outcome of childbirth. Different acupressure methods are suggested for this purpose; the most effective one has to be investigated.

Design and Psychometrics of the Sexual-Reproductive Needs and Concerns Scale of Iranian Never-Married Women Over 35.

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to design the Farsi Scale of Sexual-Reproductive Needs and Concerns of never-married women over 35 and to assess its psychometric properties.

Materials And Methods: This mixed method research had two phases. The first phase was qualitative (Conventional Content Analysis).

Caregivers' concerns about the sexual and reproductive health of women with intellectual disability in Iran: a qualitative study.

Background: Women with intellectual disability (ID) have many sexual and reproductive problems. This study was conducted to explain the sexual and reproductive health considerations of women with ID from the perspective of their caregivers in a qualitative approach.

Methods: This study was a qualitative research conducted with a content analysis approach in Iran.

Paternal postnatal depression: prevalence and the associated demographic and maternal reproductive factors among Iranian fathers.

Background: Paternal postnatal depression (PPND) is a critical mental health issue that may harm family members' health and relationships. The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) is the most common self-reported questionnaire for postnatal depression screening among mothers and fathers worldwide. However, identifying fathers with postnatal depression and determining the related factors have been neglected in some countries.

Coping with singleness.

Background: The number of never-married women is increasing worldwide. According to a recent census (2016) this trend is also apparent in Iran. The aim of the present study was to investigate how never-married Iranian women cope with their single status.

Development and psychometric evaluation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Assessment Scale for women with educable intellectual disability (SRH-WIDS): a sequential exploratory mixed-method study.

Background: Women with Intellectual disability have many problems in their sexual and reproductive health due to their special mental and physical conditions caused by disability. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of Sexual and Reproductive Health Scale for Women with Educable Intellectual disability.

Methods: This sequential exploratory mixed-method study was conducted at two qualitative and quantitative stages in Tehran, from 2018 to 2020.

The solutions to increase the participation of men in sexual and reproductive health of women in Iran: an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) analysis.

Ever since the Cairo Declaration in 1994, women's Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) has become a priority and substantial efforts have been made to improve it. Men's contribution to promote the SRH of women is essential. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the best solutions to increase the men's participation in the SRH of women in Iran, using an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) approach.

Development, implementation and evaluation of the 'BELIEVE' program for improving physical activity among women: a mixed method action research study.

Background: There is insufficient physical activity among women. Yet the implementation of effective, multilevel, and evidence-based interventions may address this. Since the lifestyle of individuals is formed in many different social, physical and cultural contexts, it will be necessary in designing such interventions to involve many stakeholders.

Living with singleness: needs and concerns of never-married women over 35.

Background: Cultural and religious norms and expectations may influence the needs and behavior of single women. This is particularly true in those countries where religion and cultural expectations are salient in everyday life. In this context, the present study investigated the needs and concerns of Iranian never-married women aged 35 and older.

Childbirth violence-based negative health consequences: a qualitative study in Iranian women.

Background: Violation of mothers' rights during childbirth is a global problem that often silently torments women in many parts of the world. The aim of this study was to explore negative health consequences due to childbirth violence based on mothers' perceptions and experiences.

Methods: To achieve rich data, an exploratory qualitative study was carried out in 2019 on 26 women with childbirth violence experience who had given birth in hospitals of Ilam, Iran.

The Effect of Garlic Tablets on the Endometriosis-Related Pains: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Endometriosis is a common chronic inflammatory disease. Garlic contains components that have antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidative effects. The current study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of garlic on endometriosis symptoms.

Explaining the concept of maternal health information verification and assessment during pregnancy: a qualitative study.

Background: Pregnant women use information sources for their own health and health of their children. However, despite the importance of trusting the information sources, pregnant women may not have the ability to verify the maternal health information, which could have negative consequences for their health. The purpose of this study was to explain the concept of maternal health information verification and assessment in pregnant women according to their experiences and perception.

The effect of caring intervention (physical activity, diet and counseling) on gestational diabetes for pregnant women with metabolic syndrome.

Objective: Metabolic syndrome and its indexes is one of the critical health problems during pregnancy. This study aimed to examine the effects of a care intervention program on pregnancy outcome in pregnant women with Metabolic Syndrome during 2017-2018.

Methods: This randomized clinical trial study was conducted in 120 singleton pregnant women with metabolic syndrome.

The Effect of Intrathecal Meperidine on Maternal and Newborn Outcomes After Cesarean Section: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study.

Context: Spinal anesthesia is the most preferred method for cesarean section. This meta-analysis was performed to determine the effect of minimum and maximum intrathecal doses of meperidine (pethidine) [5 to 40 mg] on the maternal and newborn outcomes after cesarean section.

Evidence Acquisition: The data were collected through the systematic search in the ISI, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Barakat, MagIran, SID, Irandoc, and EMBASE medical databases.

Development and psychometric properties of maternal health literacy inventory in pregnancy.

Background: Pregnancy is one of the most sensitive and important stages of women's life. Maternal health literacy is the key to achieving a healthy pregnancy. It also affects pregnancy outcomes by improving the quality of health care in this period.

Factors Affecting on Couple's Decisions to Use Surrogacy: A Qualitative Study.

Our study aimed to clarify of factors affecting decisions to use a surrogate mother can create broad knowledge of this concept. For This qualitative research, participants were selected through snowball sampling methods out of couples with a history of using surrogacy as an alternative treatment for having a child. As well, sampling continued until data saturation was reached.

Perceived strategies to reduce traumatic childbirth amongst Iranian childbearing women: a qualitative study.

Background: Psychological birth trauma (PBT), mainly due to overlooking maternal mental health, is a common and high prevalence public health problem in low-resource settings. Preventing PBT is a good indicator of the realization of human rights in healthcare. This work reports the results of a qualitative study that aimed to identify perceived strategies of PBT prevention among childbearing women in Iran.

Iranian model of decision making to use surrogacy: A grounded theory Study.

Identifying the process of making the decision to use a surrogate mother can create a broad knowledge of this concept. In this grounded theory study, participants were selected through snowball sampling method and obtaining an informed consent, in-depth interviews were conducted face to face and recorded. Then, all the interviews, field notes, and memos were analyzed using Strauss-Corbin 1998 method.

A Whole Life Of Threats: A Qualitative Exploration Of Lived Experiences Of Palestinian Women Suffering From Intimate Partner Violence.

Background: Violence against women is a widespread public health problem in the Palestinian community considered to be a traditional community. It is usually underreported due to cultural and religious issues. The present study was carried out in order to deepen the understanding of the feelings, thoughts, and perceptions of Palestinian women living in the Gaza Strip and suffering from intimate partner violence.

Female sexual dysfunction among married women in the Gaza Strip: an internet-based survey.

Background: Since sexual function is an important element of human life, sexual dysfunction may negatively affect the quality of life for both males and females. It is a widespread public health problem that is inadequately studied in the Arab world.

Objective: Determine the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and associated factors in all women who sought reproductive health services in the community and who were in an active sexual relationship.

Learn to live with it: Lived experience of Palestinian women suffering from intimate partner violence.

Background And Aim: Intimate partner violence has become a growing concern all over the world and causes numerous consequences and provokes various reactions among women. The present study was aimed to understand the lived experience of Palestinian women who suffered domestic violence by an intimate partner.

Methods: In this hermeneutic phenomenological study, van Manen's methodical steps were used to conduct the study.

Claims about medical malpractices resulting in neonatal and maternal impairment in Iran.

Background: Today even low incidence of complications for mothers or neonates during pregnancy, delivery or postpartum is unacceptable to the public and can result in claims because of greater expectation from patients and an increase in media coverage. The present study was conducted to investigate the reasons for medical malpractice claims on maternal and neonatal impairment, which are achieved in Iranian Legal Medicine Organization councils.

Materials And Methods: The present cross-sectional and retrospective study used convenience sampling to collect data of total claims from 31 provinces archived in the supreme council of the ILMO in 2 years.

Appropriate Interventions for Pregnant Women with Indicators of Metabolic Syndrome on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a series of symptoms, including abdominal obesity, impaired glucose tolerance and insulin metabolism, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, is considered as the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes that can predispose a pregnant women to serious health problem, women in the developed as well as the developing countries. This study was aimed to investigate the effects of appropriate interventions on pregnant women with indicators of MetS to further improve the outcome of pregnancy. This systematic review was performed to extract articles of randomized controlled trials (RCT) on pregnant women with indicators of (MetS) and focusing on physical activity, dietary or lifestyle interventions on maternal health or perinatal outcomes, with searching in the Web of Science, PubMed, CDSR, Scopus, and Google Scholar were investigated.