Violence against infertile women in an Iranian setting.

Background: Infertility as a distressing condition, is associated with numerous psychological and social consequences for couples. In addition, there is evidence to suggest that infertility may contribute to the occurrence of violence against women. The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence and factors associated with violence against Iranian women with infertility.

Intentional abortion and its associated factors among female sex workers in Iran: Results from national bio-behavioral surveillance-2020.

Purpose: In addition to estimating the prevalence of intentional abortion in Iranian female sex workers (FSWs), this study identified related factors using the data of a national study.

Methods: This cross-sectional study utilizes the third round of integrated bio-behavioral surveillance-III data in Iranian FSWs in December 2019 and August 2020, and 1515 Participants were selected in 8 geographically diverse cities in Iran. Logistic regression was performed using unweighted analysis to identify factors associated with intentional abortion.

Barriers to self-care in women of reproductive age with HIV/AIDS in Iran: a qualitative study.

Introduction: Although increasing attention is paid to HIV/AIDS, patients with HIV still experience several barriers to self-care. These barriers have been previously identified in small quantitative studies on women with HIV, but qualitative studies are required to clarify barriers to self-care.

Methods: We conducted our study using the grounded theory methodological approach.

Facilitating factors of self-care among HIV-positive young women in Iran: a qualitative study.

Background Providing care for chronic disease such as HIV is a growing challenge in the world. In order to address the challenges of linkage and care in chronic disease management, we need to identify factors that can influence people to get more involved in self-care. This study was part of an extensive qualitative study conducted in Tehran, Iran in 2016.

Qualitative study of HIV related stigma and discrimination: What women say in Iran.

Introduction: HIV-related stigma is a major social problem of people living with HIV. Stigma against these people, especially women, interferes with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV. This study examined the experiences of HIV infected women who were stigmatized, as well as the strategies used to tackle the issue.

Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on heavy menstrual bleeding: a placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial.

Objective: A wide range of herbal plants have been reported to treat various gynecological problems of women. This study was set out to investigate the effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in high school girls.

Methods: Ninety-two young women who experienced HMB and met the inclusion criteria were recruited in this study.

Comparison of the effect of ginger and zinc sulfate on primary dysmenorrhea: a placebo-controlled randomized trial.

Primary dysmenorrhea is common among young women and results in their incapacitation; it can be accompanied by various symptoms that can disrupt their lives. The aim of this randomized trial was to compare the effect of ginger, zinc sulfate, and placebo on the severity of primary dysmenorrhea in young women. One hundred and fifty high school students were recruited.

The efficacy of acupressure at the Sanyinjiao point in the improvement of women's general health.

Objectives: This study's objective was to examine the effectiveness of Sanyinjiao point (SP6) acupressure on women's general health.

Design: This was a randomized, single-blind clinical trial.

Setting: The setting for this trial was at Medical University, Bojnoord University of Medical Science, Bojnoord, Iran.

Effect of acupressure at the Sanyinjiao point on primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: We conducted this study to assess the effect of acupressure at the Sanyinjiao point on primary dysmenorrhea.

Methods: Eighty-six students participated in the study. All participants met the inclusion criteria.