"Ambivalence Perception" the Consequence of Exposure to Pregnancy in Iranian Adolescent Women: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Adolescent pregnancy is an important health problem, significantly related to negative effects on the health of both adolescent mothers and their babies. Little is known about adolescent pregnancy from the perspective of the adolescents, especially in developing countries. The present study aimed to explore the perception of response to pregnancy in Iranian adolescent women.

Effect of Sexual Education on Sexual Function of Iranian Couples During Pregnancy: A Quasi Experimental Study.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of husbands' participation in sexual education on sexual function during pregnancy.

Methods: This quasi experimental study was conducted on 123 couples who were divided in two intervention (A: couples, B: pregnant women) and one control (C) groups. Group A couples received sex education, Group B women received sex education without their spouses, and Group C women received routine prenatal care without sex education.

Factors Related to Addiction Treatment Motivations; Validity and Reliability of an Instrument.

Background: Understanding the motives and reasons for drug treatment is very important. This study aimed to develop a psychometric evaluation to determine the reasons for addiction treatment among outpatients referred to addiction treatment clinics.

Methods: This cross-sectional validation study included five phases (i) Item generation (ii) Making an initial questionnaire (iii) Content validity (iv) Reliability analysis and (v) Structure validity.

Farsi Version of the Mammography Self-efficacy Scale for Iranian Women.

Background: Self-efficacy is a crucial factor in adopting mammography behavior. A reliable and valid instrument is necessary to measure self-efficacy among Iranian women.

Objective: The aim of this study is to translate the original version of Champion's Mammography Self-efficacy Scale into Farsi and then to estimate the Farsi version's reliability and validity.

Promoting sexual abstinence intention among female university students: A quasi-experimental study.

Background: The effectiveness of a theory-based educational intervention on intension for sexual abstinence among female university students was evaluated.

Materials And Methods: Female students were recruited from humanity sciences department through cluster sampling. Educational intervention was applied for four 90-min sessions and by application of cognitive theories during 4 weeks.

Exercise Effects on Risk of Cardiovascular Disease among Iranian Women.

Purpose: Physical inactivity is more prevalent among women than men, varies by ethnic group, and becomes increasingly prevalent with age. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a 12-week exercise program on the cardiovascular disease risk and fitness of Iranian middle aged women.

Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial study.

Experiences of stigma in healthcare settings among adults living with HIV in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Background: People living with HIV (PLHIV) sometimes experience discrimination. There is little understanding of the causes, forms and consequences of this stigma in Islamic countries. This qualitative study explored perceptions and experiences of PLHIV regarding both the quality of healthcare and the attitudes and behaviours of their healthcare providers in the Islamic Republic of Iran.