Publications by authors named "Kobra Falah Hassani"
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- The IMPACT study investigates the mental health of both mothers and fathers and its effects on family dynamics and child development during the first two years postpartum, involving 3,217 cohabiting parental dyads.
- At baseline, findings revealed significant rates of mental health issues, with many parents experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety during their partner's pregnancy, alongside demographic details like income levels and immigrant status.
- Future research will focus on how single versus dual parental mental health issues interact and influence family and infant outcomes, leveraging the study's longitudinal data and the relationships between parents.
Introduction And Hypothesis: To evaluate the evidence for pathologies underlying stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women.
Methods: For the data sources, a structured search of the peer-reviewed literature (English language; 1960-April 2020) was conducted using predefined key terms in PubMed and Embase. Google Scholar was also searched.
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- The study aimed to assess healthcare providers' awareness, diagnosis, and treatment approaches for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) across different medical disciplines in Nordic countries and Estonia.
- Researchers conducted a survey among 382 physicians (mainly obstetrician-gynaecologists) and found that while many recognized key clinical features of PCOS, psychosocial issues were often overlooked.
- There were notable differences in treatment recommendations, with endocrinologists more likely to suggest lifestyle changes and medications like metformin, while age also influenced treatment preferences, particularly regarding oral contraceptive pills (OCP).
The aim of this study was to determine the associations of body mass index (BMI) with all-cause and cause-specific disability retirement. Literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase and Web of Science from their inception to May 2019. A total of 27 (25 prospective cohort and 2 nested case-control) studies consisting of 2 199 632 individuals qualified for a meta-analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBreastfeeding benefits mothers and infants. Although immigration in many regions has increased in the last three decades, it is unknown whether immigrant women have better breastfeeding outcomes than non-immigrants. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine whether breastfeeding rates differ between immigrant and non-immigrant women.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRisk Factors for Low Back Pain: A Population-Based Longitudinal Study.
Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken)
February 2019
Objective: To identify risk factors for low back pain (LBP) and lumbar radicular pain and to assess whether obesity and exposure to workload factors modify the effect of leisure-time physical activity on LBP and lumbar radicular pain.
Methods: The population of this 11-year longitudinal study consists of a nationally representative sample of Finns ages ≥30 years (n = 3,505). The outcomes of the study were LBP and lumbar radicular pain for >7 days or for >30 days in the past 12 months at follow-up.
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the effect of exercise in population-based interventions to prevent low back pain (LBP) and associated disability. Comprehensive literature searches were conducted in multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library, from their inception through June 2017. Thirteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 3 nonrandomized controlled trials (NRCTs) qualified for the meta-analysis.
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- Leisure time physical activity is suggested to have a protective effect against chronic low back pain (LBP), with 11%-16% lower risk in actively engaged individuals compared to those who are not.
- A meta-analysis of 36 prospective cohort studies involving over 158,000 participants found no significant effect on short-term LBP (1 day in the past month or 6-12 months), but a clear benefit for frequent or chronic LBP.
- Although the results are promising, they should be taken with caution due to limitations in the studies, and future research could have important public health implications.
Maternal anxiety negatively influences child outcomes. Reliable estimates have not been established because of varying published prevalence rates.To establish summary estimates for the prevalence of maternal anxiety in the antenatal and postnatal periods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: To describe the prevalence of sustained postpartum anxiety and to develop a multifactorial predictive model to assist in targeted screening procedures.
Methods: In a population-based cohort in a health region near Vancouver, Canada, 522 mothers completed a mailed questionnaire at 1, 4, and 8 weeks postpartum measuring socio-demographic, biological, pregnancy-related, life stressor, social support, obstetric, and maternal adjustment factors. We undertook a sequential logistic regression analysis to develop a multifactorial predictive model of sustained postpartum anxiety, as measured by a State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) score >40 at 1 week and/or 4 weeks, and 8 weeks postpartum.
Background: To date, little is known about the prevalence and risk factors for comorbid postpartum depression and anxiety. The aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence of comorbid depressive symptomatology and anxiety during the first 8 weeks postpartum and to identify risk factors.
Methods: As part of a longitudinal study conducted in a health region near Vancouver, British Columbia, a sample of 522 women completed mailed questionnaires at 1, 4, and 8 weeks postpartum.
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- The study reviewed the prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms in immigrant women and compared it to non-immigrant women.
- It found that about 20% of immigrant women experience these symptoms, and they are twice as likely to suffer from postpartum depression compared to their non-immigrant counterparts.
- Key risk factors identified for immigrant women included shorter time living in the new country, lower social support, marital issues, and financial stress.
Background: The role of smoking in sciatica is unknown. This study aimed to estimate the effect of smoking on lumbar radicular pain and clinically verified sciatica.
Methods: Comprehensive literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate databases from 1964 through March 2015.
Background: Studies have reported contradictory results on the role of keyboard or mouse use in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This meta-analysis aimed to assess whether computer use causes CTS.
Methods: Literature searches were conducted in several databases until May 2014.
The use of the vaginal ring and transdermal patch among adolescent girls in Finland.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care
February 2010
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- The study investigated the use of the vaginal ring and transdermal patch among adolescents in Finland, comparing it to oral contraceptives (OCs) and emergency contraception.
- Only a small percentage of adolescent girls used these newer contraceptive methods, with just 0.9% using the vaginal ring and 0.1% the transdermal patch, while 20% commonly used OCs.
- The findings suggest that these alternative contraceptives haven't been widely accepted or promoted in family planning services for adolescents.
Objective: To study changes in adolescent sexual behavior in periods of increase (1994-2000) and decrease (2001-2007) in the abortion rate.
Methods: School surveys with self-administered questionnaires were carried out annually among eighth graders (mean age 14.8 years) and ninth graders (mean age 15.
Background: Adolescents need to be aware that there is a method of preventing pregnancy even after an unprotected intercourse. Limited information is available on the awareness of young adolescents and the effects of selling emergency contraception (EC) over-the-counter, and the findings are controversial. The aims of this study were to investigate awareness and use of EC among Finnish girls aged 12-18 years in 1999-2003, and to assess the effect of the 2002 non-prescription status on the use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSevere abdominal colic because of lead poisoning is an uncommon condition in adults. The diagnosis of lead toxicity is often delayed and abdominal pain is mistaken for acute abdomen. We describe three blood brothers who were involved in pottery glazing and suffered from repeated episodes of severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation and anemia due to lead toxicity.
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- The study focused on 312 diabetic men to assess the prevalence of opium abuse and its related health issues.
- Opium abuse was reported at 11.2% among participants and was linked to factors like low socioeconomic status, smoking, and increased rates of erectile dysfunction (ED) and severe depression.
- Among opium users, the rates of severe depression were 22.8% and moderate to severe ED was 85.7%, with users at twice the risk for ED compared to non-users.
The use of oral contraceptives among Finnish teenagers from 1981 to 2003.
J Adolesc Health
November 2006
Purpose: The teenage abortion rate has increased in Finland since 1995, after a long-term decrease. We studied changes in the use of oral contraceptives (OC) among 14-18-year-old Finnish girls from 1981 to 2003.
Methods: A self-administered questionnaire (the Adolescent Health and Lifestyle Survey) was sent biennially to a representative sample of 14-18-year-olds from 1981-2003.