Value of mean platelet volume for diagnosing esophagitis in children with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Background: The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children is increasing in different societies. This study aims to investigate the value of mean platelet volume (MPV) for diagnosing esophagitis in children with GERD.

Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted at Amirkola Children's Hospital between 2022 and 2023 involved children aged 2 to 16 years diagnosed with GERD.

The Effect of Yoga Practice on Labor Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Labor pain management is a critical aspect of midwifery care and an essential purpose of childbirth-related care. There is a need for comprehensive results on relevant non-therapeutic methods of reducing labor pain. This systematic review and meta-analysis study was conducted to investigate the effect of yoga practice on labor pain.

Spiritual Health, Anxiety and Fear of Childbirth in Iran: Is there Any Relationship?

The most common reason for mothers' request for a cesarean section is fear of childbirth. The present study was conducted to determine the relationship between spiritual health and anxiety and fear of childbirth in pregnant women. This correlational cross-sectional study was performed on 426 pregnant women who were referred to Yahyanejad Hospital in Babol, Iran, during 2018-2021.

Randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of olive and black seed oil combination on pain intensity and episiotomy wound healing in primiparous women: A study protocol.

Background: Episiotomy is associated with side effects, such as pain and wound infection. Additionally, discomfort after episiotomy affects the quality of life of both the mother and the baby. Medicinal herbs are one alternative method for the treatment of episiotomy wounds.

Women's worries about prenatal screening tests suspected of fetal anomalies: a qualitative study.

Background: Pregnant women with suspected fetal anomalies experience a great deal of stress following prenatal screening tests. The present study aimed to investigate women's worries about prenatal screening tests suspected of fetal anomalies.

Methods: Through the use of qualitative content analysis, the reports of women whose prenatal screening tests were suspected of fetal anomalies were analyzed and the results were interpreted.

MircoRNA in Extracellular Vesicles from Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Alters Endothelial Angiogenic Response.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is characterized by a progressive elevation of pulmonary pressure leading to right ventricular dysfunction and is associated with a poor prognosis. Patients with PAH have increased numbers of circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs) and altered expression of circulating microRNAs (miRs). The study aimed to evaluate the miR profile contained within purified EVs derived from the plasma of PAH patients as compared to healthy controls (HC).

The regulatory role of AP-2β in monoaminergic neurotransmitter systems: insights on its signalling pathway, linked disorders and theragnostic potential.

Monoaminergic neurotransmitter systems play a central role in neuronal function and behaviour. Dysregulation of these systems gives rise to neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders with high prevalence and societal burden, collectively termed monoamine neurotransmitter disorders (MNDs). Despite extensive research, the transcriptional regulation of monoaminergic neurotransmitter systems is not fully explored.

COVID-19 and renal involvement in children: a retrospective study.

Background: The New coronavirus (SARS COV-2) can cause acute respiratory disease and also multiorgan dysfunction. There is insufficient data about kidney involvement in children. So, this study was done on children with COVID-19 to evaluate nephrological involvement.

Children and COVID- 19 infection: A case series of Iran.

Background: World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID -19 infection a global pandemic. Children have milder disease than adults but different aspects of disease in children are not fully understood.

Case Presentation: We describe 5 pediatric patients with COVID-19 that referred to Amirkola Children's Hospital, Babol, Iran.

Global prevalence of acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines and associated factors in pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant women and its determinants.

Method: We searched the bibliographic databases (Scopus, Medline, and Web of Science) for the relevant studies from 1 January 2020 to 11 July 2021. We pooled the prevalence of vaccine acceptance among pregnant women using a random-effects model and conducted subgroup analyses to explore its determinants.

Accuracy of self-perceived risk perception of breast cancer development in Iranian women.

Background: The accuracy of subjective risk perception is a matter of concern in breast cancer development. The objective of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of self-perceived risk assessment of breast cancer development and compared to actual risk in Iranian women.

Methods: The demographic, clinical, and reproductive characteristics of 800 women aged 35-85 years were collected with an in-person interview.

COVID-19 and Digestive System in Children: A Retrospective Study.

Background: The aim of this study was to identify gastrointestinal (GI) and liver injury presentations in children admitted with COVID-19 infection.

Methods: In this retrospective study, we studied all children with suspected symptoms of COVID-19, referred to Amirkola Children's Hospital. Clinical manifestations of the digestive and respiratory systems and liver function tests were evaluated for all cases.

Development and psychometric evaluation of the women shift workers' reproductive health questionnaire: a sequential exploratory mixed-method study.

Background: There is no standard and comprehensive questionnaire for reproductive health assessment among women shift workers. This study aimed at the development and psychometric evaluation of the Women Shift Workers' Reproductive Health Questionnaire.

Methods: This sequential exploratory mixed-method study was conducted in a qualitative (item generation) and a quantitative (psychometric evaluation) phase.

Breast cancer screening beliefs questionnaire: psychometric properties of the Persian version.

Background: Valid and reliable instruments are needed to assess such beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge. This study aimed to translate Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire into Persian and evaluate its psychometric properties among Iranian women.

Methods: In this methodological study, the twelve-item Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire was translated into Persian and filled out by 1256 Iranian women.

Social capital and fertility behaviors: a cross-sectional study in Iranian women health care workers.

Background: Fertility, in addition to the biomedical aspect, is phenomena of social, economic and demographic changes. Social network were considered for understanding fertility behaviors and changes in the levels of fertility. This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between social capital and childbirth behaviors in Iranian women employees.

Risk Assessment for Breast Cancer Development and Its Clinical Impact on Screening Performance in Iranian Women.

Introduction: The aim of this study is to estimate the objective and subjective risk and to examine their associations with three forms of breast cancer screening.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 800 women aged 35-85 years from the community setting and outpatient clinic in Babol, the north of Iran. The demographic, socio-economic characteristics and the risk factor profiles were collected through in-person interview.

A cross-sectional study on serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein level and shift work among reproductive age women.

Background: Among the inflammatory factors, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of serum hs-CRP level with shift work among reproductive age women.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2017 to May 2018 in three cities in Mazandaran Province, North of Iran.

Reproductive health problems among female shift workers: A qualitative study in Iran.

Background: Shift work (i.e. working between 18:00 and 07:00) is associated with sleeplessness and fatigue and hence, can cause female shift workers different health problems.

Relationship of social capital with overweight and obesity among female health care workers.

Background: The epidemic of obesity has turned into a major global health challenge. Environmental and social factors such as social capital, can significantly affect obesity. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of social capital with overweight and obesity among female health-care workers.

Erratum: Shift work and metabolic syndrome: A multi-center cross-sectional study on females of reproductive age.

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Shift work and metabolic syndrome: A multi-center cross-sectional study on females of reproductive age.

Shift work during reproductive age can be a risk factor for metabolic syndrome. The present study evaluated the association between shift work and metabolic syndrome during reproductive age. This multi-center cross-sectional correlational study was performed between September 2017 and May 2018.

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.

Workplace social capital and mental health: a cross-sectional study among Iranian workers.

Background: The psychosocial environment of the workplace has received less attention in terms of occupational health. Trust, social network and social cohesion at the workplace (that is, factors related to social capital) may have effects on employee health. Thus, the objective of this study was to examine the association between workplace social capital and mental health among Iranian workers.

Social capital and fertility behaviors among female workers in healthcare settings: study protocol of a sequential explanatory mixed methods study.

Background: Fertility rate in Iran has decreased by more than 70% in the last three decades. Continuous decrease in fertility rate will create socioeconomic crises for the country in a near future. A significant factor behind fertility behaviors is women's attitudes towards maternal and spousal roles.

Development and psychometric evaluation of a women shift workers' reproductive health questionnaire: study protocol for a sequential exploratory mixed-method study.

Background: Although shift works is a certain treat for female reproductive health, but currently, there is no standardized instrument for measuring reproductive health among female shift workers. This study aims to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of a Women Shift Workers' Reproductive Health Questionnaire (WSW-RHQ).

Methods: This is a sequential exploratory mixed-method study with a qualitative and a quantitative phase.