Comparing the effect of haptonomy and CBT-based counseling on childbirth experience and postpartum depression of women with high fear of childbirth: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Fear of childbirth (FOC) leads to the perception of more pain and a negative childbirth experience. Negative childbirth experience is related to postpartum depression. This study aimed to compare the effect of haptonomy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on the childbirth experience and postpartum depression of women with high FOC.

The effect of in-home supportive counseling on maternal functioning and self-efficacy following cesarean section among primiparous women.

Background: Women require follow-up care and ongoing counseling after childbirth. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of in-home supportive counseling on the maternal functioning and self-efficacy after CS among primiparous women.

Materials And Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was performed on 60 primiparous women aged 18-35 years following CS in Ardabil, Iran from April to November 2021.

Effects of stress management and relationship-enrichment counseling on sexual and marital satisfaction of working women with high occupational stress.

Background: Industrialization of societies has placed considerable stress on employees influencing marital and sexual satisfaction. This study investigated the effects of stress management (SM) and relationship enrichment (RE) counseling on marital and sexual satisfaction in stressed women working at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences hospitals, Iran.

Materials And Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 75 nurses and midwives experiencing moderate-to-severe occupational stress after obtaining written informed consent were assigned to SM and RE counseling and control groups randomly.

The effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy and haptonomy on fear of childbirth in primigravida women: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Considering the role of fear of childbirth (FOC) in the enhancement of unnecessary cesarean sections (CS), the present study aimed at evaluating the effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and haptonomy on the FOC (as primary outcome) and intended birth method and final birth method (as secondary outcomes) among primigravida women.

Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 99 primigravida women in Tabriz, Iran 2022. Participants were assigned to three groups with a ratio of 1:1:1 using stratified block randomization based on the fear intensity.

The effect of mindfulness-based counseling on the childbirth experience of primiparous women: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Introduction: Unpleasant childbirth experience is considered as one of the important factors for cesarean preference. Limited studies have been investigated the impact of psycho-based interventions on the childbirth experience and the most effective counseling approach to promote a pleasant childbirth experience has not been clearly identified.

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of mindfulness-based counseling on the childbirth experience of primiparous women.

The effect of cognitive-behavioral counseling with or without essential oil on sleep quality in pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial.

Sleep disorder is very common during pregnancy. Non-pharmacological treatments are a priority to improve the sleep pattern. This study aimed to determine the effect of cognitive-behavioral counseling with or without essential oil on sleep quality (primary outcome) and anxiety and quality of life (secondary outcomes).

Effect of Aromatherapy with Essential oil of Lavandula Angustifolia Mill- Citrus Bergamia and Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Sexual Function, Anxiety, and Depression in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Factorial Design.

Background: Due to the importance of psychological support for women during menopause as a period with a high prevalence of mental health problems, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of the essential oil of lavender-Bergamot (La-Ber) and Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) on sexual function, anxiety (primary outcome), and depression score (secondary outcome) in postmenopausal women with sexual dysfunction.

Materials And Methods: This controlled randomized trial with a factorial design was performed on 132 postmenopausal women. Participants were randomly allocated into four equal groups: Aromatherapy-Routine Care (Aroma-RC), MBI-Placebo (MBI-P), Aromatherapy-MBI (Aroma-MBI), or Routine Care-Placebo (RC-P).

The effect of a coping program on mothers' grief following perinatal deaths.

Background: Mother-child attachment is formed from early stages of pregnancy and peaks in the second trimester and continues until after childbirth. The fetal or neonatal death as a tragic event could lead to the grief experience among parents, especially mothers. The present study aimed to determine the effect of a coping program on mothers' grief following perinatal deaths.

Effect of internet-based counselling with a cognitive-behavioural approach on premenstrual syndrome.

Objectives: To assess the effect of internet-based counselling with a cognitive-behavioural approach on symptom severity of women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and their quality of life during the perimenstrual and late follicular phases of the menstrual cycle. Moreover, the PMS-related disability and attitude toward menstruation were investigated as secondary outcomes.

Data Description: We provide data generated in a randomized controlled trial with two-parallel arms carried out on 92 female university students aged 18-35 years who had moderate to severe PMS, residing at halls of the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences.

The Effect of Face-to-Face and Phone Call Motivational Interviewing on Cervical Cancer Screening.

Background: Having regular screening tests largely depends on motivational factors. Motivational interviewing (MI) facilitates the movement through the stages of the transtheoretical model of change.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of face-to-face and phone call MI on cervical cancer screening.

The effect of counseling based on acceptance and commitment therapy on anxiety, depression, and quality of life among female adolescent students.

Background: Adolescence is a stressful time period. Adolescents experience new changes physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on anxiety (primary outcome), depression, and quality of life (secondary outcomes) of adolescents.

Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for premenstrual syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common problem of women of reproductive age, affecting various aspects of their lives. However, limited studies have investigated the effect of internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (ICBT) on PMS. Therefore, we aimed to assess whether ICBT can reduce symptom severity of women with PMS and improve their quality of life during the perimenstrual and late follicular phases of menstrual cycle.

Effect of smartphone-based education on knowledge and self-care of reproductive health in married students.

Background: Education by smartphone-based software is a new method among the world's educational practices. Due to the lack of studies on the effect of this education on promoting knowledge and self-care behaviors of students' reproductive health this study aimed to determine the effect of smartphone-based software education on knowledge and self-care behaviors in the field of reproductive health.

Materials And Methods: This RCT with 164 married female students (82 in each group) conducted from October 2019 to January 2020, in Tabriz University and Tabriz medical University.

Effect of Hope-oriented group counseling on mental health of infertile women with failed IVF cycles: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Considering the prevalence of infertility in the community and the consequences of failure of infertility treatments on women's mental health, interventions that can control stress, anxiety and depression in infertile women with a history of IVF failure will be very helpful. This study aimed to determine the effects of hope-oriented group counseling on mental health (primary outcome) and quality of life (QoL) (secondary outcome) of women with failed IVF cycles.

Method: This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 60 women with failed IVF cycles visiting Infertility Clinic at Al-Zahra Teaching Hospital of Tabriz- Iran.

Effect of cognitive behavioral therapy-based counseling on perceived stress in pregnant women with history of primary infertility: a controlled randomized clinical trial.

Background: Given the prevalence of infertility and consequences of stress, anxiety, and depression during pregnancy and after childbirth, this study aimed to determine the effect of group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based counseling on perceived stress (primary outcome), anxiety, depression, and quality of life (QoL) of pregnant women with a history of primary infertility.

Method: This controlled randomized clinical trial was conducted on 56 pregnant women with a history of primary infertility referred to Infertility Clinic of Al-Zahra Teaching Hospital of Tabriz. The participants were divided into the intervention (n = 28) and control (n = 28) groups using block randomization.

A randomized controlled clinical trial of the effect of supportive counseling on mental health in Iranian mothers of premature infants.

Background: Premature birth can affect maternal mental health. Considering that the mental health disorder in mothers may play a vital role in the growth and development of their children, therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effect of supportive counseling on mental health (primary outcome), mother-child bonding and infant anthropometric indices (secondary outcomes) in mothers of premature infants.

Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was carried out on 66 mothers with hospitalized neonates in the NICU of Alzahra hospital in Tabriz- Iran.

The effect of counseling based on acceptance and commitment therapy on mental health and quality of life among infertile couples: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Infertility by creating a disturbing and debilitating condition is considered as an important individual, public, and social health problem. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of counseling based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on mental health and quality of life in infertile couples.

Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 54 infertile couples referring to the Sanandaj-Iran Infertility Clinic were assigned into two groups of counseling and control by random blocking with a 1:1 ratio.

Effect of self-care counselling on depression and anxiety in women with endometriosis: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Considering the prevalence of endometriosis and consequent depression and anxiety as well as the resultant effects on the body, mind, and quality of life of patients, this study aimed to determine the effects of self-care counselling on depression and anxiety (primary outcome) and on quality of life (secondary outcome) among women with endometriosis.

Method: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 76 women with endometriosis who were treated at Al-Zahra Teaching and Treatment Center of Tabriz within the 2015-2019 period. The random blocking method was employed to divide the patients into intervention (counselling) and control groups.

Effects of journal therapy counseling with anxious pregnant women on their infants' sleep quality: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Sleep is especially important for infants, since it stimulates the development of neural connections in their brains. Psychological stress such as anxiety could affect sleep quality. This study investigated the effects of journal therapy counseling sessions on the infants' sleep quality based on mothers' perception (primary outcome), maternal anxiety, infants' anthropometric and developmental parameters, and the frequency of exclusive breastfeeding (secondary outcomes).

The effect of counseling with a skills training approach on maternal functioning: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: The role of the mother can be deeply satisfying, but it is associated with many challenges including challenges during the postpartum period that may impede the optimal development of the infant. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of counseling using the Skills Training Approach (STA) on postpartum maternal functioning.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial was performed on 68 postpartum women who referred to health centers of Tabriz-Iran in 2019.

The effect of distraction techniques on pain and stress during labor: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Pain control and the stress associated with labor and delivery are among the most important issues of health care system. Use of distraction techniques during childbirth is reported to reduce pain and stress of labor. However, there is a limited publication that looked on the effect of distraction techniques on labor pain and stress.

The effect of counseling based on health promotion awareness on mental health and self-esteem in women with ectopic pregnancy: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Objectives: In all types of pregnancies women experienced changes in their mental health and self-esteem condition. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of counseling on mental health and self-esteem following an ectopic pregnancy (EP).

Study Design: This was a randomized controlled clinical trial on 68 pregnant women with EP referring to Al-Zahra hospital in Tabriz, Iran in 2018.