Predicting the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile of Pregnant Women Based on Their Health Literacy Levels: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aim: Health literacy is considered as key factor to empower women to participate in self-care and child-care activities. The purpose of the present study is to determine the relationship between health-promoting behaviours and health literacy among pregnant women.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

The effect of computer-based Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) approach on the pelvic pain, depression, and anxiety in students with primary dysmenorrhea: a clinical trial study.

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is one of the most common pains experienced by women. Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) is a cognitive-behavioral technique that immunizes them against future periods of stress. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of a computer-based stress inoculation approach on pelvic pain, depression, and anxiety symptoms in students with PD.

The effects of web-based education on health-promoting behaviors of first-year medical sciences students: A quasi-experimental study.

Background: Students, as a representative of young adults, are at risk for engagement in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors such as unhealthy eating, unhealthy relationships, and drug abuse. Health-promoting lifestyle (HPL) largely depends on adequate knowledge of healthy behaviors and hence, education is a strategy with potential positive effects on lifestyle. This study aimed at evaluating the effects of web-based education (WBE) on HPL among first-year medical sciences students.

Comparison of the effect of dydrogesterone and natural micronized progesterone for luteal-phase support in assisted reproductive technology cycles: A single-blind randomized clinical trial study.

Background And Aims: One of the causes of preterm labor and recurrent abortion is progesterone deficiency in the luteal phase. The aim of the study was a comparison of the effect of oral dydrogesterone and vaginal progesterone for luteal-phase support (LPS) in assisted reproductive technology cycles (ART).

Methods: This randomized clinical control trial study was conducted on 207 infertile women.

Child marriage and quality of marriage among young married women in a rural district, Lorestan Province, Iran.

Purpose: Child marriage remains a significant socio-cultural phenomenon with profound implications for the quality of marital relationships, particularly among young women. This study investigates the association between child marriage and the quality of marriage among young married women in Iran.

Methods: This study employed a population-based cross-sectional research design.

Effectiveness of an educational intervention on knowledge and practice of young midwifery college students about IUD and Pap smear, Babol, Iran.

Objectives: The high status of midwifery within the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is closely tied to enhancing clinical education. The purpose of this study was to review the effect of education on the knowledge and practice of midwifery students about Intrauterine Device (IUD) and Pap smears.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted over the course of four semesters, involving 128 bachelor of midwifery students.

Do health-promoting lifestyle approaches manage mental health among adolescent/young college students?

Objectives: College students are often still relatively young, making their mental health more likely to be overlooked. A healthy lifestyle is considered the key to preventing and controlling mental health problems nowadays. This study aimed to investigate whether health-promoting lifestyle approaches manage mental health among adolescent/young college students.

Exploring the relationship between mothers' competence and comfort in sexual and reproductive health discourse with adolescent girls and its related factors.

Objectives: The mothers-adolescent discussion regarding sexual and reproductive health (SHR) issues plays an important role in preventing negative outcome associated with sexual risk behaviors. The present study aimed to explore the relationship between mothers' competence and comfort in SHR discourse with adolescent girls and its related factors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 160 mothers from July to September 2020.

Health-promoting lifestyle in mothers with vaginal childbirth and cesarean section in the postpartum period.

Background: In the postpartum period, there are numerous changes in the physical and psychological dimensions of women, which reduce the quality of life of women. The aim of this study was to compare the health-promoting lifestyle of mothers with vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery in the postpartum period.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 77 pregnant women who had delivered vaginal or by cesarean section at Shohadaye Behshahr Hospital and were selected based on inclusion criteria.

Effectiveness of computer-based stress inoculation training (SIT) counseling approach on anxiety, depression, and stress of students with premenstrual syndrome.

Background: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common public health issue affecting many women of reproductive age worldwide. This study has been designed to investigate of computer-based stress inoculation training (SIT) counseling approach on anxiety, depression, and stress of university students with PMS.

Methods: A randomized trial study with two parallel arms was done from 30 October 2022 to 21 June 2023 on 100 university students aged 18 to 38 at Babol University of Medical Sciences.

Effect of Sexual Health Education of Mothers on Their Comfort and Intention to Discuss Sex-Related Topics with Adolescent Girls: A Controlled Intervention Study.

Sex education is one of the most challenging topics for mothers. Therefore, we examined the effect of sexual health education of mothers on their comfort and intention to discuss sex-related topics with adolescent girls. In this controlled intervention study, 160 mothers of 13- to 16-year-old girls were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control groups.

Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran.

Background And Purpose: The global incidence of breast cancer is the highest among all cancers and is the primary reason for cancer-related fatalities. Our study aimed to assess the predictors of quality of life (QOL) and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 96 female breast cancer survivors between the ages of 20 and 65 and was based on convenience samples.

Spiritual Intelligence as a Coping Strategy to Manage Job Stress for Midwives in Northern Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to explore whether spiritual intelligence could help midwives cope with job-related stress. A cross-sectional study was done with 143 midwives in Babol, Iran. The sampling method was non-random and convenience samples were used.

Comparing the effectiveness of virtual and semi-attendance Stress Inoculation Training [SIT] techniques in improving the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress of pregnant women with psychological distress: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.

Background: Some studies indicate that more than 10% of pregnant women are affected by psychological problems. The current COVID-19 pandemic has increased mental health problems in more than half of pregnant women. The present study compared the effectiveness of virtual (VSIT) and semi-attendance Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) techniques on the improvement of the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress of pregnant women with psychological distress.

Primary Dysmenorrhea Associated with Psychological Distress in Medical Sciences Students in The North of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Primary dysmenorrhea is the usual medical status in medical students that are defined as pain
during the menstrual period. This study was done to evaluate the psychological problems associated with dysmenorrhea.
Materials and Methods: Three hundred forty students aged 18 to 20 years participated in this cross‑sectional
study (194 with dysmenorrhea and 150 without dysmenorrhea).

Structural model of the relationship between physical activity and students' quality of life: Mediating role of body mass index and moderating role of gender.

Background: As a country's future leaders and pioneers, University students must live with healthy habits. In order to achieve a healthy lifestyle, Physical activity and Quality of Life can serve as suitable indices to study. The purpose of the study was to clarify how physical activity (PA), Body mass index (BMI) and gender relate to the quality of life (QOL) of students of Medical Sciences University by using a structural equation model.

Role of mental health in prediction of sexual function in infertile women, Babol, Iran.

Background: Infertility is one of the main concerns in women's lives that may lead to psychological imbalance and disrupt their sexual relationship. The study was conducted with the aim of evaluating role of mental health in prediction of sexual function in infertile women.

Materials And Methods: This analytic-descriptive study was conducted in 2015-2016 in 424 infertile women referring to Fatemeh Zahraa Infertility and Reproductive Health Center, Babol, Iran.

Comparison of women's stress in unexplained early pregnancy loss and normal vaginal delivery.

Background: Postpartum period and recurrent abortion are stressful conditions that affect women's mental health. Stress and depression lead to the release of stress biomarkers that may be dangerous for the mother and fetus. The aim of this study was to determine stress in the after recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and normal vaginal delivery (NVD) in the north of Iran.

The relationship between self-efficacy and some demographic and socioeconomic variables among Iranian Medical Sciences students.

Purpose: Self-efficacy not only concentrates on specialty and competence but also considers the individual beliefs about what is obtainable. This study aimed to determine the effect of demographic and socioeconomic variables on self-efficacy status in students of Babol University of Medical Sciences.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 350 students of Babol University of Medical Sciences in 2016.

Psychological distress in women with recurrent spontaneous abortion: A case-control study.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate psychological problems in women with recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA).

Materials And Methods: In this case-control study, 115 women with RSA were assigned to the case group and 240 non-pregnant women comprised the control group. The revised version of the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90-R) and the Intolerance of Uncertainty scale (IUS) were used for assessing mental health problems.

Obesity and iron-deficiency anemia in women of reproductive age in northern Iran.

Background: Obesity and iron deficiency (ID) are two forms of the most usual nutritional disorders worldwide. Some studies have discovered a correlation between ID and obesity although more investigation is required. This study was aimed to determine the association between obesity and ID anemia (IDA) in Iranian childbearing age women.

Effect of Ginger and Novafen on menstrual pain: A cross-over trial.

Objective: Menstrual pain is a periodic pain which happens during the days of menses. The menstrual disturbances as a health problem among young girls affect not only reproductive, but also psychical health and quality of life. This study was done with the goal of comparing the effect of Ginger and Novafen on the menstrual pain.

Evaluation of peripheral blood NK cell subsets and cytokines in unexplained recurrent miscarriage.

Background: Recurrent miscarriage is considered as one of the main problems in women's reproductive health. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the natural killer cells (NK cells) and cytokines in unexplained recurrent miscarriage and fertile women.

Methods: In this case-control study, 40 women with unexplained recurrent miscarriage were assigned to the case group and 40 fertile women were assigned to the control group.

The Association Between Physical Activity During Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Case-Control Study.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus is one of the most common complications of pregnancy. Physical activity is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A recent meta-analysis study suggested that more research is needed to investigate the type, duration and intensity of physical activity that can help to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.