Publications by authors named "Fatemeh Moghaddamtabrizi"

Background: Uterine and Cervical cancer survivors face challenges like the disruption of emotional and sexual relationships, struggle to maintain sexual life and intimacy, and the possibility of divorce. The study aimed to determine the effect of group counseling based on couples' constructive communication on perceived spousal support in uterine and cervical cancer survivors.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial on 40 women who survived uterine and cervical cancer were recruited using convenience sampling and then randomly allocated to a couple-based constructive communication intervention group and a routine cancer center care control group from June 2019 to March 2020 in Motahhari and Imam Khomeini hospitals in Urmia.

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Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of WhatsApp-based BETTER sex counselling on sexual function and sexual quality of life in breast cancer survivors in a randomized control trial.

Methods: This is a randomized controlled trial in which a total of 90 breast cancer survivors were recruited using convenience sampling and then randomly assigned to two groups of WhatsApp-based BETTER model counselling and routine care. Data collection tools consisted of a demographic questionnaire, the Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQOL-F) and the Sexual Function Index (FSFI-BC).

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Background: Adolescent pregnancy is a main health concern in relation to adolescent mothers and their neonates especially in deprived areas.

Aim: This study aimed to explore the experiences of adolescent mothers who live in deprived marginal areas in Urmia in Iran.

Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 2022-2023 using the conventional content analysis approach.

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Background And Aims: The diabetics' lack of knowledge about self-care and incorrect beliefs in this care are the reasons for their admission to hospitals. The present study aimed to examine the impact of education based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) on intention, self-care behavior, and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

Methods: The present study was conducted on 60 diabetic patients who were randomly classified into intervention and control groups.

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Background: Smoking among adolescents and young adults is believed to be one of the most important preventable health problems. The etiology of smoking is one of the most pivotal activities in designing prevention programs. The aim of this study was to determine the correlates between components of empowerment in the context of smoking prevention in adolescents.

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  • The study investigates how the theory of planned behavior (TPB) can explain university students' intentions and behaviors regarding fast food consumption amid shifts from traditional to fast food diets.
  • A survey of 229 students revealed that the average consumption of fast food is about 2.7 times a month and identified knowledge and social norms as key influencers on students' intentions to eat fast food.
  • The findings suggest that health educators can leverage these insights to create better nutrition-focused interventions for students.
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  • The study analyzes women's beliefs about breast cancer and screening, focusing on translating the Champion's Revised Health Belief Model Scale (CRHBMS) into Persian and assessing its validity and reliability.
  • Conducted on 334 medical students in Iran, the translation process involved item analysis, Content Validity Ratio (CVR), and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to ensure accurate measurement of various belief factors.
  • Findings indicate that the translated scale effectively identifies eight important factors related to breast cancer screening, confirming its utility for assessing women's health beliefs in the Persian-speaking context.
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Background: Cancer is the second most common cause of mortality after cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Resilience is one of the best strategies for coping with diseases in patients with cancer. This study was aimed to determine the effect of resilience-based group therapy intervention on coping in mothers of children with cancer.

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