Latent class of depressive symptoms of and its determinants: A cross-sectional study among Iranian University students.

Background: According to the report of the World Health Organization, mental disorders are one of the 10 most important causes of disability in the world. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the number and frequency of latent classes of depression and its determinants in Isfahan university of medical students.

Materials And Methods: A total of 1408 medical students from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, were enrolled in the study in 2017.

Risk and Protective Factors Affecting Drug Craving among Patients with Substance Use Disorders Undergoing Opioid Agonists Maintenance Therapy.

In this study, the purpose was to investigate the risk and protective factors affecting craving among patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) on buprenorphine, methadone, or opium maintenance treatment in Isfahan, Iran. : In the current cross-section path analysis model, the statistical population was all SUD patients in Isfahan who were under treatment with Methadone or Buprenorphine in 2018. The study sample included 482 people who were on maintenance treatment in Isfahan who were selected by random sampling in two stages.

The Effect of Lieberman Community Return Program on Reducing Positive and Negative Symptoms and Improving Social Skills in Patients with Schizophrenia.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Lieberman community return program on reducing positive and negative symptoms and improving social skills in people with schizophrenia.

Materials And Methods: In this clinical trial study, 58 patients with schizophrenia were randomly allocated into two groups of 29. The first group received 16 sessions of Lieberman community return training and the second group received routine care as a control group.

Effect of a follow-up counseling program on mental health of oocyte donors: A randomized field trial.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of a follow-up counseling program on oocyte donors' mental health.

Methods: A randomized controlled field trial conducted on 72 Iranian women who volunteered for oocyte donation. The intervention was designed based on the qualitative section of the study and review of the literature, as face-to-face counseling, an Instagram page, an educational pamphlet, and a briefing session for service providers.

The effect of training program of health promotion behaviors on geriatric general health components.

Background: Increasing in elderly's population and their individual and social problems especially mental health problem in this group need special attention. The aim of this study was evaluation of health promotion behaviors training program efficacy on general health components in elderlies referring to health centers in Isfahan city.

Materials And Methods: This study was a tri phasic field trial in 2014 in which 72 elderlies allocated randomly in two case and control groups.

Psychosocial consequences of oocyte donation in donors: A systematic review.

Assisted Reproductive Technology by means of oocyte donation is a very successful method leading to psychosocial consequences in donors. The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review of the existing literature on the psychosocial consequences of oocyte donation in the donors. The present study was conducted as a systematic review based on the PRISMA checklist.

The Effect of Adding Memantine to Clonidine in Reducing Withdrawal Symptoms in Opioid-Dependent Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: Addiction is a complex condition and a brain disease manifested by compulsive substance use despite its harmful consequence. Addicted individuals have an intense focus on using substances. This study aimed to investigate the effect of adding memantine to clonidine and buprenorphine in reducing withdrawal symptoms, compared with placebo, in drug-dependent patients (opium and heroin).

Psychometric properties of psychosocial dimensions associated with postpartum depression.

Aim: The aim of the study was psychometric properties of a questionnaire for assessing psychosocial dimensions associated with postpartum depression (PAPP).

Methods: Initial form of the questionnaire for assessing PAPP was developed based on the results of a qualitative study. Principal component analysis was used to determine the construct validity, as well as Cronbach's alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient to determine the reliability of the questionnaire.

Partner's emotional reaction to pregnancy mediates the relationship between pregnancy planning and prenatal mental health.

Background: An unplanned pregnancy may be followed by increased depression and anxiety. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the mediating role of partner's emotional reaction to pregnancy (PERP) on the relationship between pregnancy planning and prenatal mental health.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 303 healthy Iranian pregnant women during their third trimester.

Self-image and social-image of the donors: Two different views from oocyte donors' eyes.

To identify the perceptions of women oocyte donors this qualitative study was conducted on 30 oocyte donors using in-depth interview. The three main categories of decision-making challenge, the consequences of participation in assisted reproductive treatment, and the contrast between the self-image and social-image of the donor were inferred. Financial and altruistic motivation, social taboo, and the approval of trusted people were the sub-categories of the decision-making challenge.

Marital communication skills training to promote marital satisfaction and psychological health during pregnancy: a couple focused approach.

Background: Studies showed that decreased marital satisfaction and increased risk of depression and anxiety were mutually related. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of communication skills training with a couple focused approach on marital satisfaction and psychological symptoms among pregnant women.

Methods: This experimental study was performed on 60 pregnant women with low marital satisfaction who were divided into two groups of intervention and control.

A mental health intervention program for the oocyte donors: protocol for a mixed methods study.

Background: Oocyte donation is one of the assisted reproductive techniques that can undermine the mental health of the women donor. As such, the aim of this study is to design a mental health promotion program for oocyte donors.

Methods: This is an exploratory mixed methods study (qualitative-quantitative) that consists of three phases.

Comparative Effect of Intravenous Ketamine and Electroconvulsive Therapy in Major Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Achieving a rapid onset and durable methods of treatment for major depressive disorders is an issue pursuing in psychiatry. This study was designed to assess the therapeutic efficacy of intravenous (IV) ketamine injection in controlling depressive symptoms in comparison with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in major depressed disordered patients.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-two patients over 18 years of age who were candidates for ECT were enrolled in the study.

The Effect of Education Program on Health Promotion Behavior on Successful Aging.

Background: A successful aging pattern indicates a change in attitudes toward aging and life quality improvement, which include the components of general health and life satisfaction. The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of an educational program on successful aging components in the elders.

Materials And Methods: A three-stage empirical study was conducted on 72 individuals of 60-75 years old who were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups.

Relationship Between Marital Quality, Social Support and Mental Health During Pregnancy.

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between marital quality and mental health during pregnancy. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 Iranian pregnant women. The ENRICH marital satisfaction subscales, levels of domestic violence, perceived social support, as well as depression and anxiety levels were assessed using a questionnaire.

Examining the relationship between mothers' prenatal mental health and demographic factors with postpartum depression.

Background And Aim: Prenatal mental health has been shown to be related with postpartum depression. However, the role of mental and psychological factors in postpartum depression requires especial attention. Furthermore, the relationship between demographic factors and postpartum depression is contradictory.

Postpartum depression risk factors: A narrative review.

Postpartum depression is a debilitating mental disorder with a high prevalence. The aim of this study was review of the related studies. In this narrative review, we report studies that investigated risk factors of postpartum depression by searching the database, Scopus, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Uptodate, Proquest in the period 2000-2015 published articles about the factors associated with postpartum depression were assessed in Farsi and English.

Strategy for Mental Health Improvement of Iranian Stillborn Mothers From Their Perspective: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Mothers got stressed when they are informed about the occurrence of stillbirth. Many researchers believe that the failure to provide the required care by health teams during this hard time is the main determinant of maternal mental health in the future. In other words, psychosocial support by medical care providers can significantly improve mental outcomes of mother after stillbirth.

Psychiatric Symptoms Associated with Oocyte-Donation.

Oocyte-donation is generally safe but may exacerbate psychiatric symptoms in some women. In this prospective study 63 oocyte-donating women and, as a control group, 63 women providing their own oocytes for in vitro fertilization (in couples with male infertility) were evaluated pre- and post-ovulation-induction in regard to hypochondriasis, anxiety, social impairment, and depression. The mean hypochondriasis score for oocyte-donators was significantly lower than for women providing their own oocytes, prior to ovulation-induction (5.

Social support: An approach to maintaining the health of women who have experienced stillbirth.

Background: Stillbirth is one of the deepest losses that can inflict a broad range of cognitive, mental, spiritual, and physical turmoil. Many researchers believe that the failure to provide the care required by health teams during the hard times is the main determinant of maternal mental health in the future. In other words, social support can significantly improve the mental health outcomes of mothers after stillbirth.

Linguistic Validation of the M. D. Anderson Symptom Inventory in Persian-Speaking Iranian Cancer Patients.

Context: Various symptoms frequently affect cancer patients' quality of life. Appropriate assessment of these symptoms provides valuable data for cancer management.

Objectives: This study aimed to validate the Persian version of the M.

Risk factors of postpartum depression in rural areas of Isfahan Province, Iran.

Background: Postpartum depression is defined as a major depressive episode that occurs within four weeks after delivery. However, investigators describe a dramatic increase in the incidence of mood disorders after childbirth with the largest risk during 90 days after delivery. We aimed to study the risk factors of postpartum depression in women living in rural areas of Isfahan Province in Iran.