Investigating the impact of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction: a randomized clinical trial study.

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases can adversely affect the quality of sexual life and marital satisfaction for both patients and their spouses. The aim of the current study is to determine the effect of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction (MI).

Method: This two-group randomized clinical trial study with a parallel design was conducted in 2024 in Urmia, Iran.

The Effect of Hepatitis B Virus Infection on Semen Quality of Infertile Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

Semen quality is considered as an alternative measure for men's fertility. Several studies have examined the association between the hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and semen quality, but the findings have been inconclusive. This study investigated the effects of HBV on semen quality.

Breastfeeding Needs in Adolescent Mothers: A systematic review.

Adolescent mothers face numerous challenges while breastfeeding. This study aimed to assess the breastfeeding needs of adolescent mothers. For this systematic review, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, SID and Magiran databases were searched.

Explaining the perception and experiences of breastfeeding in mothers who have a high risk pregnancy: a protocol study.

Introduction: Enhancing breastfeeding practices, even in affluent nations, significantly reduces child mortality rates. Nevertheless, three out of five newborns do not receive breastfeeding within the first hour of birth. Research indicates that under high-risk pregnancy circumstances, there may be challenges in initiating and sustaining breastfeeding.

Exploring Health Providers' Perspective Regarding the Needs of Adolescent Mothers During Breastfeeding: A Qualitative Study.

Background: The prevalence of breastfeeding is less common among adolescent mothers than adult mothers. These mothers experience various issues during breastfeeding. The present study aimed to explore the normative needs of adolescent mothers during breastfeeding from health care providers' perspective.

Treatment suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic and mental health of infertile patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Background: Access to fertility treatments is considered a reproductive right, but because of the quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic most infertility treatments were suspended, which might affect the psychological and emotional health of infertile patients. Therefore, this study was conducted to review the mental health of infertile patients facing treatment suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Methods: This study was conducted based on the Meta-analysis Of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) guideline.

The Impact of Herpes Simplex Virus on Semen Parameters in Men with Idiopathic Infertility: A Systematic Review.

Infertility due to the male factor is one of the major problems of infertile couples. One of the factors contributing to male infertility could be the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the impact of HSV on semen parameters.

Investigating the Effect of Supportive Interventions on Initiation of Breastfeeding, Exclusive Breastfeeding, and Continuation of Breastfeeding in Adolescent Mothers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and its duration for 2 years in adolescent mothers is less than adult mothers. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of supportive interventions on the initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and continuation of breastfeeding in adolescent mothers. Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, ProQuest, SID, Iranmedex, and Google Scholar were searched to find English and Persian clinical trial studies without time limit.

Are anemia, gastrointestinal disorders, and pregnancy outcome associated with pica behavior?

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between pica and anemia, gastrointestinal disorders, as well as pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women.

Methodology: This study was a prospective study carried out between January 2016 and June 2017 and was performed on 226 pregnant women who attended four different health care centers to receive routine prenatal care. Sampling was done considering the inclusion criteria, in two steps: cluster sampling and random sampling.

The Effectiveness of Counseling with a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach on Infertile Women's Stress.

Infertility is defined as failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. It is a major crisis, triggering psychological stress for most people, and can cause many negative psychological reactions. This study aimed to explore the effects of group counseling sessions by a cognitive approach on infertile women's stress.

The Effect of Education on Blind Women's Empowerment in Reproductive Health: a Quasi-experimental Survey.

As blind women have usually been known as a group at risk, they should be necessarily considered to a larger extent in health consulting programs. Therefore, the present survey was aimed to investigate blind women empowerment toward sexual and reproductive health care. A quasi-experimental study was conducted on all 26 blind women covered by the Blind Society in the Azerbaijan province.

How Does Obesity, Self-efficacy for Eating Control and Body Image in Women Affect Each Other?

Objectives: This study evaluates the interaction of obesity, self-efficacy for eating control and body image on each other in women.

Material And Methods: This is a descriptive analytic study performed on 300 healthy married women. Our sample included three groups of individuals including those with normal, high and very high BMI levels, with 100 consecutive cases in each group; the participants were asked to complete three questionnaires: Demographic Information Questionnaire, Weight Efficacy Lifestyle Questionnaire (WEL), and Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ).

Does coffee affect the bowel function after caesarean section?

Objectives: Postoperative ileus is a common consequence of abdominal surgery, which tends to prolong the duration of hospital stay and imposes considerable economic costs on healthcare system. Coffee is proved to have positive effects on gastrointestinal motility index in healthy young adults. Thus, the present study aims to examine effects of coffee on bowel function after caesarean section.