Applying multi-theory model to determine intentions to smoking cessation among male health worker smokers in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Introduction: Smoking causes lung cancer and a wide range of acute and chronic diseases annually throughout the world. A fourth-generation behavioral framework, namely the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of health behavior change was used to predict the initiation and maintenance of smoking cessation among health worker smokers.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of 170 smoking healthcare workers was conducted in Kabul.

An educational programme based on salutogenesis theory on childbirth fear and delivery method among nulliparous women: A mixed methods research protocol.

Aim: Designing, executing and testing a training intervention based on enhanced concepts of salutogenesis theory for managing fear of childbirth and choice of delivery method among nulliparous women.

Design: A Sequential-Exploratory Mixed Methods Research.

Methods: In the first phase (qualitative approach), the determinants of childbirth fear among nulliparous women will be explored.

Design and validation of theory-based perceptions concerning the physical literacy questionnaire for pregnant women (P2LQ-PW).

Background: There is evidence that physical literacy plays an essential role in understanding the importance of maintaining appropriate physical activity and thereby preventing illnesses during pregnancy. The present study aimed to design and validate a physical literacy questionnaire focused on pregnant women.

Methods: In this exploratory psychometric study, theory-based perceptions concerning the physical literacy questionnaire for pregnant women were designed.

Facilitators, Barriers, and Structural Determinants of Physical Activity in Nulliparous Pregnant Women: A Qualitative Study.

. Reduced physical activity in pregnant women is highly stemmed from their misconceptions and attitudes during pregnancy. This study is aimed at recognizing the facilitators, barriers, and structural factors that influence activity among pregnant women.

Evaluating the Effect of Educational Interventions on Health Literacy through Social Networking Services to Promote Students' Quality of Life.

Background: Studies have shown the health literacy effects on the general state of health and its related factors, as well as health outcomes, physical and mental health, and health-related quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the effect of training based on health literacy through social networking strategies to promote health-related quality of life among students of Islamic Azad University, Shahr Rey Branch, Iran.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 120 students with poor or average quality of life score.