The effect of counseling based on health promotion awareness on self-care needs and reproductive and sexual health literacy of newly married women: a randomized controlled clinical trial study.

Background: Despite the importance of health literacy and the self-care skills in improving individual and social health and health costs reduction, scientific evidence indicates women's poor awareness of self-care needs and low health literacy concerning reproductive and sexual health in most societies. The present study was conducted to specify the effect of health awareness promotion on self-care needs and reproductive and sexual health literacy of newly married women.

Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 64 newly married women aged 15-45 in Tehran, Iran from August 2021 to the end of December 2021.

The effect of in-home supportive counseling on maternal functioning and self-efficacy following cesarean section among primiparous women.

Background: Women require follow-up care and ongoing counseling after childbirth. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of in-home supportive counseling on the maternal functioning and self-efficacy after CS among primiparous women.

Materials And Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was performed on 60 primiparous women aged 18-35 years following CS in Ardabil, Iran from April to November 2021.

The Effect of Decision Aid on Satisfaction With Decision and Anxiety Among Women With Abnormal Cervical Screening Results.

Background: Most women in the face of stressful situations such as risk of a cancer diagnosis (abnormal Papanicolaou smear results) need guidance to choose the appropriate method to follow the diagnosis process, but few studies have identified appropriate interventions to support these women.

Objective: To determine the effect of decision aid on anxiety and satisfaction with decisions (SWD) regarding the type of follow-up method after receiving an abnormal Papanicolaou smear result.

Methods: This interventional study was conducted on women referred to the oncology clinic in Tabriz, Iran.

Launching continuous kangaroo mother care through participatory action research in Iran.

Background: This study describes the launching of a unit for continuous kangaroo mother care (KMC) in a teaching hospital (Taleghani) in Iran.

Methods: We used a participatory three-stage action research approach to establish a unit for continuous KMC: design (needs identification and planning for change); implementation (and reflection); and evaluation (and institutionalization). As part of the design and implementation stages, individual and focus group interviews were conducted with mothers, physicians, nurses, other healthcare personnel and policy makers.

Post-traumatic stress disorder among Iranian women with genital mutilation: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The conflicting evidence on the relationship between female genital mutilation/ cutting (FGM/C) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be due to the differences in the prevalence and type of FGM/C in different societies. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of PTSD and its associated factors among Iranian women with genital mutilation.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 155 women with genital mutilation aged 18-45 years referred to the health centers in Mahabad, located in west of Iran from October 2020 to April 2021.

The effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy and sexual health education on sexual assertiveness of newly married women.

Background: The present study aimed at investigating the effect of sexual health education and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on sexual assertiveness (primary outcome) and sexual satisfaction (secondary outcome) of newly married women.

Method: This RCT was conducted on 66 newly married women with cases in pre-marriage counseling centers in Tabriz, Iran. Participants were assigned into three groups using block randomization.

Effect of cup, syringe, and finger feeding on time of oral feeding of preterm neonate's: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: The oral nutrition is big challenge for preterm neonates. Since the best oral feeding method for preterm neonates is not yet known, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of cup, syringe, and finger feeding methods on reaching the time of full oral feeding and weight gain among preterm neonates.

Method: This randomized clinical trial study was conducted on 99 preterm neonate's, born at 30-34 weeks gestation, admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Al-Zahra and Taleghani Therapeutic-Educational Centers in Tabriz, Iran.

The effect of a childbirth preparation program including posture correction and stretching movements on lordosis and lumbar pain.

Aim: The study aimed at evaluating the effect of posture correction and stretching movements on lordosis and lumbar pain in pregnant women.

Background: An increased lumbar lordosis during pregnancy is considered one of the most common causes of lumbar pain.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on 66 pregnant women referred to health centers in Tabriz, Iran, from November 2020 to June 2021.

Effect of smartphone-based education on knowledge and self-care of reproductive health in married students.

Background: Education by smartphone-based software is a new method among the world's educational practices. Due to the lack of studies on the effect of this education on promoting knowledge and self-care behaviors of students' reproductive health this study aimed to determine the effect of smartphone-based software education on knowledge and self-care behaviors in the field of reproductive health.

Materials And Methods: This RCT with 164 married female students (82 in each group) conducted from October 2019 to January 2020, in Tabriz University and Tabriz medical University.

Implementation and effectiveness of continuous kangaroo mother care: a participatory action research protocol.

Background: The efficacy of continuous kangaroo mother care (C-KMC) in reducing neonatal mortality and morbidity among low birthweight and premature infants has been confirmed. Despite the recommendations of the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Ministry of Health of Iran to use C-KMC for eligible hospitalized neonates, this type of care is not performed due to implementation problems. This protocol aims to describe the design, implementation, and assessment of C-KMC in one tertiary hospital by means of participatory action research.