Observance of ethical codes of midwifery profession in students and graduates of department of midwifery and reproductive health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.

Background: Ethical performance is one of the main components of maternal and fetal care. Nurturing and training students who meet professional ethics in midwifery is of utmost importance. It is essential to assess the level of adherence of students and graduates to the codes of ethics in order to determine the extent of education needs in this regard.

Men in Marital Relationships with Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment: A Qualitative Study.

Objective: Sexual health is an essential part of overall health and well-being. Breast cancer affects the marital relationships and sexual activity of patients and their sexual partners. The present qualitative study was conducted to discover the experiences of women undergoing breast cancer treatment and their husbands regarding marital relationships after breast cancer.

Predicting cervical cancer screening participation using self-care behaviors among women in Iran.

Background: Cervical cancer screening is an effective and accessible method for preventing this cancer. However, low participation rates among women have been reported. Self-care is one of the solutions to improve access to health services.

Development of mobile application for cervical cancer screening in women: Protocol of a multi-phase study.

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. It is considered preventable due to the possibility of screening. The common barriers to cervical cancer screening include lack of knowledge, lack of time, and wrong beliefs.

Prediction of cervical cancer screening: application of the information-motivation-behavioral skills model.

Introduction: Screening is an effective method for preventing cervical cancer. The present study aimed to determine the predictability of cervical cancer screening using the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model, as this model can help understand the factors that influence health-related behaviors.

Method: The present cross-sectional study examined 310 women aged 20 to 60 in Isfahan, Iran, between 2020 and 2021.

Effectiveness of online sexual education based on the extended PLISSIT model on sexual function and sexual satisfaction in women undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Background: Despite therapeutic interventions having increased the survival rate of women with breast cancer, sexual dysfunction occurs in cancer survivors due to treatment. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of online sexual education, based on the Ex-PLISSIT model on sexual function and satisfaction, on women undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Materials And Methods: The present study was a quasi-experimental and interventional control study.

A silence full of words: sociocultural beliefs behind the sexual health of Iranian women undergoing breast cancer treatment, a qualitative study.

Purpose: Therapeutic interventions lead to impaired sexual health in women undergoing breast cancer treatment. There are some problem such as vaginal dryness, decreased libido, decreased sexual satisfaction, and decreased frequency of sexual intercourse among breast cancer survivors. This study was conducted to discover the sexual experiences of women undergoing breast cancer treatment.

The Protective Effect of Breastfeeding and Ingesting Human Breast Milk on Subsequent Risk of Endometriosis in Mother and Child: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating disease characterized by ectopic, endometrium-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. The current meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding and ingesting human breast milk on the subsequent risk of endometriosis. The English and Persian databases were systematically searched in accordance with the Mesh browser keywords and free-text words until March 12, 2022.

Sexual health promotion interventional program for women undergoing breast cancer treatment: Protocol for a mix-methods study.

Background: Women undergoing breast cancer treatment, especially those of reproductive age, experience sexual health challenges. The aim of this study is to design an interventional program for promoting the sexual health of women undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Materials And Methods: This is a mixed qualitative-quantitative exploratory study consisting of four phases.

Design, implementation, and evaluation of self-care program in the prevention of breast cancer among women in Isfahan: a community-based participatory action research protocol.

Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women in Isfahan, Iran; however, its prevention is not desirable in this city. This disease poses several health, social and economic challenges for women. To promote women's self-care in breast cancer prevention, this study aims to design, implement and evaluate a self-care program among women in Isfahan through using a community-based participatory action research method.

The relationship between maternal perception of social support and breastfeeding patterns.

Background: Breastfeeding is beneficial for the health of infants and mothers. It is a complex social behavior that may be influenced by social support. The study aimed to determine the relationship between perceived social support of breastfeeding women and their breastfeeding patterns.

Comparing the Fertility Desire and Related Factors in Mothers with Intellectually Disabled Children and Mothers with Healthy Children.

Background: The birth of a child with an intellectual disability is a common event. The fertility desire plays an important role in healthy reproductive programs. This study was conducted to compare the fertility desire and related factors in mothers with intellectually disabled and healthy children.

Exploring Potential Achievements and Barriers to Provide Homecare for Women with Preeclampsia: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Preeclampsia (PE) is one of the leading causes of mortality and complications during pregnancy. It seems that usual prenatal care is not enough for these patients. They require more assistance, support, and guidance from health professionals, and home care is an effective strategy in this regard.

The association of psychological well-being and fertility intention in parents of children with intellectual disability: A foundation for reproductive education.

Introduction: Childbearing is an important event in a couple's life. The parents might have children with disability that affected on their well-being after the children's birth. Well-being considered as an important aspect of a couple's quality of life which may alter the future of their fertility.

Fatalism in breast cancer and performing mammography on women with or without a family history of breast cancer.

Background: Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women, and in those with a positive family history, it is important to perform mammography. One of the probable barriers in doing mammography is fatalism.

Methods: This is a descriptive/cross-sectional study conducted on 400 women residing in Isfahan, Iran, randomly selected in 2017.

Comparing individual and peer education on the constructs of theory of planned behavior in mammography.

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. It can be diagnosed in the first stage by screening. One of the methods for screening breast cancer is mammography.

Role Playing for Improving Women’s Knowledge of Breast Cancer Screening and Performance of Breast Self-Examination.

Background: To enhance knowledge and performance of screening as a strategy to control breast cancer, use of effective teaching methods is necessary. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of role-playing on knowledge of breast cancer screening and performance of breast self-examination (BSE). Methods: A quasi experimental design was used.

Relationship between breastfeeding factors and breast cancer in women referred to Seyed Al-Shohada Hospital in Isfahan, Iran.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy and a major cause of cancer deaths among women. Breastfeeding is presented as a probable protective factor against breast cancer, however, the effect of different breastfeeding patterns and duration of breastfeeding on this factor is not well determined. Thus, the aim of this research was to evaluate factors related to breastfeeding and breast cancer.

Effect of acupressure on milk volume of breastfeeding mothers referring to selected health care centers in Tehran.

Background: Breast milk is the main food source for infants' growth and development. Insufficient milk is one of the obstacles to the adequate use of this substance. One of the treatments to help this issue is acupressure.

A comparative study on vaccination pain in the methods of massage therapy and mothers' breast feeding during injection of infants referring to Navabsafavi Health Care Center in Isfahan.

Background: Vaccination is one of the most common painful procedures in infants. The irreversible consequences due to pain experiences in infants are enormous. Breast feeding and massage therapy methods are the non-drug methods of pain relief.

Job burnout and its relation with personality traits among the midwives working in Isfahan, Iran.

Background: Health-related professionals are at high risk of job burnout which will in turn lead to effects on health services provision. The present study was conducted to define job burnout and its association with personal characteristics among the midwives working in Isfahan, Iran.

Materials And Methods: This descriptive correlational study was performed on 193 midwives working in health centers and hospitals in Isfahan.

Experiences of blind children caregivers.

Background: Teachers, parents and foundations should become objective-oriented for children with visual impairment so that learning and sensitization of necessary knowledge and skills for the behaviors of these children are assisted. Where there is impairment in the relations of children caregivers, their emotional security is disturbed and its effects will appear in their behaviors. Therefore, strong dependence on parents, teachers and other adults is the characteristics of most of the children with physical problems including blind children.

Continuous exclusive breastfeeding and some related factors in the selected hospitals of Isfahan.

Background: Exclusive nutrition with breastfeeding is the health provider of the infant and mothers and its continuing would provide more advantages. Exclusive nutrition on different communities is affected by different factors. This study aimed to determine continuous exclusive breastfeeding and some of the related factors.