Establishing the Mechanisms Involved in the Environmental Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in the Risk of Male Infertility.

Exposure to toxic chemicals, such as plasticizers, alkylphenol compounds, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), has increased due to environmental contamination. PCBs, categorized as persistent organic pollutants (POPs), are lipophilic chemicals commonly used in lubricants, cutting oils, and electrical insulators. PCBs may have detrimental effects on hormone-producing glands, potentially contributing to male infertility.

Correction: Development and psychometric properties of Iranian midwives job satisfaction instrument (MJSI): A sequential exploratory study.

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The effect of sexual counseling based on the PLISSIT model on improving the sexual function of postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: Menopause can impact women's physical and mental well-being, including sexual function. The present study aims to evaluate the effect of sexual counseling based on the PLISSIT model on improving the sexual function of postmenopausal women.

Methods: The randomized trial focused on postmenopausal married women who did not have any pre-existing health conditions.

Development and psychometric properties of Iranian midwives job satisfaction instrument (MJSI): A sequential exploratory study.

Background: Job satisfaction refers to a person's attitude toward his/her job and its various aspects. Job satisfaction improves the quality of service and employees' physical and mental health. The present study aimed to design a valid and reliable instrument to assess Iranian midwives job satisfaction instrument (MJSI).

The association between social support and psychological factors with health-promoting behaviours in pregnant women: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Health promotion is one of the most important aspects in pregnancy, and health-promoting behaviors are one of the major determinants of health under the influence of various factors. This study aimed to determine the association between social support and psychological factors with health-promoting behaviors in pregnant women.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional was performed on 375 pregnant women when they had 24-28 weeks in Ilam, October 2018 to May 2019.