A Professional Development Program in Management of Midwifery Emergencies for Midwifery Graduates.

Background: Midwifery emergencies can be managed by providing effective and quality care through a skilled workforce. Improving the quality of midwifery care requires the professional development of midwives, especially those who are novice, to maintain their capabilities and enhance their performance. This study was designed to develop a professional development program in the management of midwifery emergencies for midwifery graduates.

Assessment of the impact an educational intervention on post-traumatic stress disorder and social cognitive theory constructs in women with sexual assault experience: a study protocol for a clinical trial.

Background: The high psychological burden of rape, together with complications such as pregnancy and chronic conditions, is associated with an increase in mental disorders. Social cognitive theory (SCT) is an important health theory that views behavior as dynamic and influenced by environmental, behavioral and individual factors. The aim of the present research is to determine the effect of an educational intervention on post-traumatic stress disorder and social cognitive theory constructs in women who have experienced sexual assault.

Impact of theory of planned behavior based intervention on breastfeeding patterns of the mothers with preterm infants: a randomized trial.

Background: The birth of a preterm infant is considered a crisis for the mother and the family. Given the significance of breastfeeding for these high-risk infants, failure to initiate and maintain exclusive breastfeeding in this group of infants is a prevalent and serious problem. The aim of this research was to investigate the impact of Theory of Planned Behavior based intervention on breastfeeding patterns of the mothers with preterm infants: a randomized trial.

Relationships between couple collaboration, well-being, and psychological health of infertile couples undergoing assisted reproductive treatment.

Background: Social problems related to infertility are associated with a significant psychological burden for the involved couple. Previous studies have shown the positive effects of couple interactions on the psychological health of these couples; however, the specific conditions of participating in assisted reproductive treatments (ART) might influence the effect of couple collaboration. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between couple collaboration, well-being during infertility, and the psychological indicators of infertile couples undergoing fertility treatment.

Design and psychometric evaluation of the collaborative coping with infertility questionnaire in candidate of assisted reproductive techniques.

Evaluating couples' coping with infertility and its impact on their mental health is valuable in designing supportive programs. Since infertility is a shared problem in married life, coping with it requires collaborative coping strategies. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to design and psychometrically evaluate the collaborative coping with infertility questionnaire (CCIQ) in candidates of assisted reproductive techniques (ART).

The relationship between depression and sexual satisfaction: An equation model analysis.

Background: The relationship between depression and sexual satisfaction in middle-aged women has been reported previously. However, there is insufficient evidence that depression is related to sexual satisfaction or that sexual satisfaction is related to depression. This study evaluated the relationship between depression and sexual satisfaction in middle-aged women by evaluating the equation model analysis of the two models.

Development of an exclusive breastfeeding intervention based on the theory of planned behavior for mothers with preterm infants: Study protocol for a mixed methods study.

Background: Despite the significance and benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, its rate among infants, especially preterm infants, is not optimal. Based on evidence, the mother's attitude toward breastfeeding, the subjective norm, and the mother's perceived behavioral control play a role in initiation and continuation of breastfeeding; so the interventions that consider these factors may be useful for breastfeeding premature infants. The aim of this study is to design and develop an exclusive breastfeeding intervention based on the theory of planned behavior for mothers with preterm infants.

Psychosocial determinants of sexual health in newly married couples: a protocol for a mixed-methods study.

Background: Regarding psychosocial factors affecting sexual health and in most cultures, healthy and pleasurable sexual relations are valued in the family context, the present study aims to identify the psychosocial determinants of sexual health in newly married couples.

Methods: The present mixed-methods study will be conducted in three phases. The first phase will be carried out qualitatively based on which psychosocial determinants of the sexual health of newly married couples will be extracted.

Psychological Experiences in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive years. In addition to multiple physical problems, this syndrome has many psychological complications. Thus, the present study attempted to explore the psychological experiences of women with PCOS in Iran's sociocultural context.

Spouse's coping strategies mediate the relationship between women's coping strategies and their psychological health among infertile couples.

Social problems and suffering from the treatment process for infertile couples, especially for women, require the couples to cope with them to balance the infertility crisis. According to the close interactions of the couples with each other, the objective of the present study was to explore a theoretical framework for the relationships between women's coping strategies, spouses' coping strategies, and women's psychological health in infertile couples who were candidates for assisted reproductive technology (ART). This cross-sectional study was carried out on 212 couples undergoing ART.

Designing, implementing and evaluating an educational program regarding the effects of second-hand smoke in pregnancy on the knowledge, attitude and performance of male smokers.

Introduction: Contact with second-hand cigarette smoke includes inhalation of cigarette smoke caused by the burning of the cigarette itself and inhalation of smoke exhaled by the smoker. Wife's pregnancy can be a motivating factor to change the behavior of men who smoke. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of designing, implementing and evaluating an educational program regarding the effects of second-hand smoke in pregnancy on the knowledge, attitude and performance of male smokers.

Relationship between mental health and climacteric adjustment in middle aged women: a confirmatory analysis.

Background: Climacteric changes in women are associated with an increased probability of psychological symptoms. Identifying the relationship between adjustment to this period and mental health helps to plan for middle-aged women's health improvement. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between climacteric adjustment (CA) and mental health in middle aged women.

The relationship between women's breastfeeding empowerment and conformity to feminine norms.

Background: Women empowerment is effective in successful breastfeeding. Hence,identifying the relationship between psychosocial factors, such as acceptance of feminine norms, and empowerment can be beneficial in designing interventions..

Environmental factors influencing women's childbirth experiences in labor-delivery-recovery-postpartum unit: a qualitative cross-sectional study.

Background: Women's experiences of birth environment influence their mental health and that of their families. Identifying women's childbirth experiences in the labor-delivery-recovery-postpartum unit (LDRP) unit can help design a peaceful environment. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate environmental factors influencing women's childbirth experiences in LDRP unit.

Body perception in pregnant women: a qualitative study.

Background: Dramatic body changes in pregnancy cause severe concerns among pregnant women about their appearance. Therefore, this study aimed to explore body perception in pregnant women.

Materials And Methods: The qualitative study, using the conventional content analysis approach, was conducted on Iranian pregnant women who were in their second or third trimester of pregnancy.

Effect of a follow-up counseling program on mental health of oocyte donors: A randomized field trial.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of a follow-up counseling program on oocyte donors' mental health.

Methods: A randomized controlled field trial conducted on 72 Iranian women who volunteered for oocyte donation. The intervention was designed based on the qualitative section of the study and review of the literature, as face-to-face counseling, an Instagram page, an educational pamphlet, and a briefing session for service providers.

Essential Criteria for Designing Healthy Maternity Wear: A Narrative Review.

Background: During pregnancy, because of unique changes in the body, pregnant women need access to clothes that meet their biological needs and inspire a positive attitude toward the body. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to investigate the essential criteria for healthy designing maternity clothing.

Materials And Methods: The present study was conducted as a narrative review.

Effect of using 5A's model for lifestyle counseling on psychological symptoms in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized field trial.

Lifestyle modification in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could be associated with increased psychological symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of lifestyle modification counseling using 5A's model on the psychological symptoms of women with PCOS. This double-blind, randomized field trial was performed on 70 women with PCOS in two groups of lifestyle modification counseling based on 5A's model and counseling without using the model.

Development and evaluation of couple-based coping strategies with infertility: a protocol for a mixed-methods study.

Background: Different coping strategies have been associated with various effects on infertile couples' mental health. Considering the close interaction between couples, the present study aims to develop coping strategies for infertile couples using a couple-based approach.

Methods: The present mixed-methods study will be conducted in three phases.

Psychological health associated with prenatal screening in low-risk pregnancy for chromosomal aneuploidy.

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the psychological health associated with prenatal screening in low-risk pregnancy for chromosomal aneuploidy.

Methods: This longitudinal study was performed on 310 low-risk pregnancies for chromosomal aneuploidies. Using the standard DASS-21 questionnaire, levels of stress, anxiety, and depression were assessed-prior to the recommended time for the first-trimester screening test (T1), after the first-trimester tests on the second referral (T2) concurrently with the request for the second-trimester tests (T3)-and compared between women undergoing the prenatal screening and in women refusing it.

Changes of health related quality of life during pregnancy based on pregnancy context: a prospective study.

Background: The significance of planned pregnancy is an accepted principle for improving the health of pregnant women; and quality of life, as one of the important indicators of women's health, is reduced in high-risk pregnancies. The aim of this research was to investigate the changes in the health related quality of life (HRQL) in low risk pregnancies in different groups based on pregnancy context.

Methods: The present study was a prospective study conducted on 250 pregnant women divided into three groups of women with planned pregnancy, unplanned/wanted pregnancy and unwanted pregnancy.

Emotions towards potential genetic offspring among oocyte donors: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The presence of maternal emotions towards the offspring resulting from assisted reproductive techniques (ART) has been previously reported in oocyte donors. However, there is limited information about the presence of these emotions in oocyte donors during the ART process and before pregnancy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the emotions of oocyte donor women towards the potential genetic offspring and to compare them with women treated with ART by using own oocytes.

Psycho-social experience of oocyte recipient women: a qualitative study.

Background: Although associated with many successes, oocyte donation can lead to numerous psychological challenges in recipient women. The identification of these challenges during the treatment process is crucial to improve recipient mental health. Thus, the aim of this study was to gain an understanding of the experiences of oocyte recipient women.

Psychosocial consequences of oocyte donation in donors: A systematic review.

Assisted Reproductive Technology by means of oocyte donation is a very successful method leading to psychosocial consequences in donors. The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review of the existing literature on the psychosocial consequences of oocyte donation in the donors. The present study was conducted as a systematic review based on the PRISMA checklist.

Psychometric properties of psychosocial dimensions associated with postpartum depression.

Aim: The aim of the study was psychometric properties of a questionnaire for assessing psychosocial dimensions associated with postpartum depression (PAPP).

Methods: Initial form of the questionnaire for assessing PAPP was developed based on the results of a qualitative study. Principal component analysis was used to determine the construct validity, as well as Cronbach's alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient to determine the reliability of the questionnaire.