Cinnamon potential in alleviating early postmenopause symptoms: a randomized clinical trial.

Objective: Menopause is a substantial physical, mental, and emotional transition in a woman's life. Most women suffer symptoms during menopause, impacting their quality of life for a decade or more. This study aimed to determine the effect of cinnamon on the severity of postmenopause symptoms.

The effect of midwife-oriented breastfeeding counseling on self-efficacy and performance of adolescent mothers: a clinical trial study.

Background: Breastfeeding behaviors are strongly influenced by self-efficacy. This research aimed to determine the effect of breastfeeding counseling based on the Ready Set Baby (RSB) education program on self-efficacy and breastfeeding performance in adolescent mothers.

Methods: In 2022, a parallel randomized clinical trial was carried out in Hamadan city's comprehensive health centers, involving 64 pregnant teenagers.

Iranian Women and Health Care Providers' Perception of Oral Health in Pregnancy: A Qualitative Research.

Background: Periodontal diseases during pregnancy are associated with adverse outcomes. This study aimed to explain the perception of healthcare providers and pregnant women about oral health during pregnancy.

Materials And Methods: This qualitative study was conducted with the approach of conventional content analysis in health centers of Hamadan, Iran, in 2020.

Experiences of A Population of Recovered Iranian Pregnant Women from COVID-19: A Qualitative Study.

Background: It seems pandemics may have a notable potential adverse effect on the pregnant women. The important biological COVID-19 aspect of the pregnancy has been led to the neglect of its psychological aspect of the pregnant women, especially COVID-19 affected. The present qualitative study aims to explore the experiences of Iranian pregnant women who were recovered from the COVID-19 pandemics.

The effect of individual counseling based on the GATHER principles on perceived stress and empowerment of the mothers with high-risk pregnancies: an experimental study.

Background: High-risk pregnancy causes different responses, including negative emotions, feelings of vulnerability and psychological stress in the mother. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of individual counseling on the empowerment and the perceived stress of high-risk pregnant mothers.

Methods: This study was a two-group experimental study.

The effect of empowerment counseling on stress and self-esteem of mothers with hospitalized premature infants.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effect of counselling on stress and self-esteem of mothers with hospitalized premature infants.

Materials And Methods: This parallel randomized clinical trial was conducted on 80 primigravida mothers aged 18-40 years, gestational age of 28-34 weeks in 2021 in Iran. The women were randomly assigned to two groups by blocked randomization.

Women's experiences in the transition to menopause: a qualitative research.

Background: Around the time of transition to menopausal period, women experience mental, and psychological disorders that require adequate attention to these symptoms. This study aimed to explore the experiences of women in the face of premenopausal symptoms.

Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using a content analysis method in Javanrood, Iran, in 2020.

Midwifery-oriented group counseling based on the GATHER approach on quality of life of women during the transition to menopause: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of midwifery-oriented group counseling based on the GATHER model on the quality of life of women during the transition to menopause.

Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was performed on 90 women 45 years or older in 2019 to 2020 in Kermanshah, Iran. The women were assigned into two groups using a randomized blocked design.

Effectiveness of Group Counseling with a Client-Centered Approach Based on the GATHER Principles on Sexual Satisfaction in Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most prevalent progressive sensory/neurological disability in young adults, with important psychological consequences. The present study was designed to assess the effectiveness of group counseling with a client-centered approach based on the GATHER principles on sexual satisfaction in women with MS.

Methods: In this clinical trial, conducted from January 2018 to May 2019, in the MS Referral Center of Tehran (Iran), 72 eligible participants were assigned to intervention and control groups (36 in each group) via simple randomization.

Designing and Executing a Checklist for Evaluating Midwifery Students' Practical Skills.

Background: This study aimed to design and execute a reliable checklist for evaluating midwifery students' clinical skills.

Materials And Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 8 checklists were designed and validated for midwifery procedures. The students' performances were compared using this method and two other evaluation methods.

Perceived risk and protective behaviors regarding COVID-19 among Iranian pregnant women.

Background: Despite the vulnerability of pregnant women, few studies have been conducted on their perceived risk and protective behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The present cross-sectional study aims to investigate the perceived risk and protective behaviors regarding COVID-19 among pregnant women, in Hamadan, Iran. Using a two-stage cluster sampling method, 225 pregnant women referring to the health centers completed the questionnaires.

The Effect of Sexual Health Counseling Based on REDI Model on Sexual Function of Lactating Women with Decreased Sexual Desire.

Sexual problems have significant effects on individual sexual function. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of counseling on sexual function of lactating women with decreased sexual desire. This is a quasi-case research.

Predictors of Preeclampsia Based on a 10-Year Case-Control Study.

To investigate the predictors of preeclampsia based on a 10-years case-control study. The present retrospective, case-control study was carried out in a referral Hospital in Hamadan, Iran, during 2005-2015. Using a hospital information system (HIS), all the available information on hospitalized preeclamptic patients during 10-years period was collected and all preeclamptic women were qualified for the study as the case group (729 subjects) and the same number of non-preeclamptic women were assigned to the control group.

Exploring Effective Contextual Factors for Regular Cervical Cancer Screening in Iranian Women: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Adherence to regular screening programs for cervical cancer in Iranian women is not common. The aim of this study was to explore contextual factors influencing behavior and compliance with guidelines. Methods: This qualitative content analysis study was conducted in 2016-2017 in Hamadan city, Iran.

Cervical Cancer Screening in Iranian Women: Healthcare Practitioner Perceptions and Views.

Background: Although regular screening for cervical cancer with the Papanicolaou test is an important element for reducing the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer, the actual screening program in Iranian women is not sufficiently comprehensive at present. The purpose of this study was to explore healthcare provider perceptions of factors affecting cervical cancer screening in Iranian women. Methods: In this qualitative study performed from September 2015 to August 2016 in Hamadan, Iran, we conducted semi-structured in depth interviews with 14 healthcare providers selected purposefully.

Socioeconomic and Reproductive Health Outcomes of Female Genital Mutilation.

Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is one of the important aspects of reproductive health. The economic, social and health consequences of FGM threaten the achievement of sustainable development goals. The purpose of this study was to assess the economic, social and reproductive health consequences of FGM from the perspective of individual, family, community and health system.