A cross-sectional study of low birth satisfaction during the COVID-19 epidemics' fifth wave.

Aim: To investigate predictors of low birth satisfaction in a sample of Iranian postpartum women during the COVID-19 epidemics' fifth wave.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Methods: This study was conducted on 676 postpartum women admitted to postpartum wards of Mobini maternity hospital using a convenience sampling method between 2 Aug and 18 September 2021 in Iran.

A structural equation model analysis of the relationship between expectant fathers' fear of COVID-19 and their fear of childbirth: The mediating role of maternal fear of childbirth.

Background: Pregnancy and childbirth may provoke various emotional responses in expectant fathers including excessive fear of childbirth. It is not unreasonable to assume that fear of contracting the virus during the COVID-19 pandemic, may have intensified fathers' fear of childbirth. This study aims to determine the mediating role of the expectant mothers' fear of childbirth in the relationship between expectant fathers' fear of COVID-19 and their fear of childbirth.

Predictors of low birth satisfaction among Iranian postpartum women: A cross-sectional study.

Aim: To investigate predictors of low birth satisfaction in a sample of Iranian postpartum women.

Design: This was a cross-sectional study.

Methods: This study was conducted on 767 postpartum women using a convenience sampling method between June and September 2019.

Predictors of fear of childbirth and normal vaginal birth among Iranian postpartum women: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Fear of childbirth (FOC) may contribute to postpartum depression, impaired maternal-infant relation, and preference for cesarean in future pregnancies. We aimed to investigate predictors of FOC and normal vaginal birth among postpartum women who had planned for a normal vaginal birth.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019 with postpartum women during the first 24 h after the birth.

Induced dysregulation of ACE2 by SARS-CoV-2 plays a key role in COVID-19 severity.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the cause of COVID-19, is reported to increase the rate of mortality worldwide. COVID-19 is associated with acute respiratory symptoms as well as blood coagulation in the vessels (thrombosis), heart attack and stroke. Given the requirement of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor for SARS-CoV-2 entry into host cells, here we discuss how the downregulation of ACE2 in the COVID-19 patients and virus-induced shift in ACE2 catalytic equilibrium, change the concentrations of substrates such as angiotensin II, apelin-13, dynorphin-13, and products such as angiotensin (1-7), angiotensin (1-9), apelin-12, dynorphin-12 in the human body.

Pregnant women's well-being and worry during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.

Background: COVID-19 caused some worries among pregnant women. Worries during pregnancy can affect women's well-being. We investigated worry and well-being and associated factors among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Psychometric properties of the birth satisfaction scale-revised (BSS-R) in a sample of postpartum Iranian women.

Childbirth satisfaction may positively affect maternal intention to have a future pregnancy and preference to have a cesarean. We translate the (UK-BSS-R) into Persian and validate an for future use in this population. In total, 784 mothers who were hospitalized in postpartum wards completed the Persian version of the BSS-R.

Effect of Biochanin A on Retina Levels of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Interleukin-1Beta in Rats With Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes.

Objectives: Without proper medication for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, retinal cells become malnourished and degenerate, which results in damage to vision cells and can lead to blindness. Flavonoids such as biochanin A (BCA) can directly target various facets of angiogenesis. We assessed the effect of administrating BCA on angiogenic and inflammatory markers in the retina of rats with diabetes.

The Effect of Slow-Stroke Back Massage on the Anxiety Levels of Iranian Women on the First Postpartum Day.

Background: Anxiety disorder is common during the postpartum period. Back massage relaxation techniques are one of the most important nonpharmacological interventions to prevent and control postpartum-related anxiety.

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of slow-stroke back massage on the anxiety levels of primiparous mothers in the first days after delivery.