Effect of postpartum clinical guideline on maternal outcomes in iranian women: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: The postpartum period is a vital time for women, infants, spouses, parents, caregivers and families. Considering the importance of postpartum care and the necessity of using comprehensive and up-to-date clinical guidelines in Iran, this study was designed to implement a indigenized clinical guideline in Iran on maternal outcomes, including maternal functioning, postpartum depression and postpartum specific anxiety (primary outcomes) as well as infant care, maternal health problems, experiencing violence, feeding method and contraception use (secondary outcomes).

Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 272 postpartum women in Taleghani and Alzahra hospitals in Tabriz in 2023.

The effect of probiotic, prebiotic, and synbiotic supplements on anthropometric measures and respiratory infections in malnourished children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Malnutrition remains a significant concern in many societies. This study systematically reviewed the effects of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics on anthropometric measures in malnourished children, focusing on changes in weight, height, and respiratory infections (primary outcomes), and head circumference, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and body mass index (BMI) as secondary outcomes.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis involved searching various databases in both Persian and English, including Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, and PubMed up to October 5, 2024.

Effect of topical magnesium sulfate on labor duration and childbirth experience: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Magnesium sulfate is used topically to reduce the duration of labor in some regions of the country. However, there is insufficient evidence about its effectiveness. This study aimed to determine whether topical magnesium sulfate reduces labor duration and improves childbirth experience (primary outcomes).

The childbirth experiences of Iranian women with birth plans.

Background: Childbirth constitutes a significant milestone in a woman's life, influencing both her physical and mental well-being as well as her relationship with the child. Employing a birth plan (BP) can contribute positively to obstetric outcomes, enhancing the overall birthing experience for women. BPs are not universally embraced in many countries, and there is limited research on women's experiences with BP in Iran.

Effect of probiotic administration to breastfeeding mothers with very low birthweight neonates on some neonatal and maternal outcomes: study protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Introduction: Premature birth and very low birth weight (VLBW) are leading causes of neonatal mortality. Almost all premature infants experience hyperbilirubinaemia. Administering probiotics to breastfeeding mothers may positively affect infant outcomes.

Childbirth preparation and its facilitating and inhibiting factors from the perspectives of pregnant and postpartum women in Tabriz-Iran: a qualitative study.

Background: The World Health Organization recognizes childbirth preparation as an essential component of antenatal care, as it plays a crucial role in reducing maternal mortality and improving women's childbirth experience. Countries worldwide have implemented various interventions to assist women in preparing for childbirth, based on their own resources. This study was conducted with the aim of exploring the perspectives of pregnant and postpartum women on childbirth preparation and the facilitating and inhibiting factors, in Tabriz, Iran.

Implementation and evaluation of the WHO maternity care model: a convergent parallel mixed-methods study protocol.

Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), intrapartum care is considered a platform for providing respectful, personalized, and women-centered services to women. This study aims to investigate the intrapartum care model proposed by WHO.

Methods: This convergent parallel mixed-methods study will be carried out in qualitative and quantitative phases.

Psychometric properties of the experiences of maternity care scale among Iranian women.

Background: Assessing women's perceptions of the care they receive is crucial for evaluating the quality of maternity care. Women's perceptions are influenced by the care received during pregnancy, labour and birth, and the postpartum period, each of which with unique conditions, expectations, and requirements. In England, three Experience of Maternity Care (EMC) scales - Pregnancy, Labour and Birth, and Postnatal - have been developed to assess women's experiences from pregnancy through the postpartum period.

A clinical guideline for the Iranian women and newborns in the postpartum period.

Background: The postpartum is a vital period for women, newborns, spouses, parents, caregivers, and families. Regarding the importance of postpartum care and the lack of comprehensive and up-to-date clinical guidelines in the country of Iran, the postpartum clinical guidelines have been adapted.

Methods: Cultural adaptation was conducted in three stages.

Implementation and evaluation of the centering pregnancy group prenatal care model in pregnant women with diabetes: a convergent parallel mixed methods study protocol.

Background: Diabetes during pregnancy has negative effects on both mothers and their fetuses. To improve perinatal outcomes and women's experience of care, the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests implementing health system interventions to enhance the use and quality of antenatal care. The main goal of this study is to implement and evaluate the outcomes of the Centering Pregnancy group care model for pregnant women with diabetes.

Effect of implementation of the WHO intrapartum care model on maternal and neonatal outcomes: a randomized control trial.

Background: In 2018, the World Health Organization published a set of recommendations for further emphasis on the quality of intrapartum care to improve the childbirth experience. This study aimed to determine the effects of the WHO intrapartum care model on the childbirth experience, fear of childbirth, the quality of intrapartum care (primary outcomes), as well as post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, postpartum depression, the duration of childbirth stages, the frequency of vaginal childbirth, Apgar score less than 7, desire for subsequent childbearing, and exclusive breastfeeding in the 4 to 6 weeks postpartum period (secondary outcomes).

Methods: This study was a randomized controlled trial involving 108 pregnant women admitted to the maternity units of Al-Zahra and Taleghani hospitals in Tabriz-Iran.

Translation and measurement properties of pregnancy and childbirth questionnaire in Iranian postpartum women.

Background: Perceived care quality and patient satisfaction have been important care quality indicators in recent decades, and healthcare professionals have been influential on women's childbirth experience. This study investigated the measurement properties of the Persian version of the Pregnancy and Childbirth Questionnaire (PCQ), designed to measure mothers' satisfaction with the quality of healthcare services provided during pregnancy and childbirth.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional methodological study.

Effect of vitamin E with and without saffron on the sexual function in women of reproductive age with sexual dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Sexual satisfaction is a crucial part of a fulfilled life, and the ability to have satisfying sexual function is crucial to one's sexual health. This study investigated the effect of the combined administration of saffron and vitamin E and vitamin E alone on the sexual function of women in their reproductive years.

Methods: A triple-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted with 50 participants experiencing sexual dysfunction without comorbid sleep disorders or severe depression.

Informational video on preoperative anxiety and postoperative satisfaction prior to elective cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Preoperative anxiety affects 60 to 80% of patients who are candidates for surgery. Reducing preoperative anxiety can improve surgical outcomes, shorten hospital stays, and minimize disruptions in lifestyle. Having information affects people ability to identify important points and improve their understanding, and lack of information causes fear and anxiety, which negatively affects decision-making.

Effect of curcumin on painful symptoms of endometriosis: A triple-blind randomized controlled trial.

Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological disorders. This study aimed to determine the effect of curcumin on painful symptoms of endometriosis and the quality of life in affected women. This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 68 women with endometriosis referred to Shahid Beheshti Infertility Center in Isfahan, Iran, 2022.

Adaptation and implementation of clinical guidelines on maternal and newborn postnatal care in Iran: study protocol.

Background: According to World Health Organization (WHO), the postnatal care provision aims to provide care and treatment with the highest quality and the least intervention to obtain the best health and well-being for the family. The present study aims to adapt international guidelines for the clinical recommendations for the postpartum period and implement and determine its effectiveness.

Methods/design: This study will be done in two phases.

Woman-centered care and associated factors among midwives working in urban health centers and public and private hospitals in Tabriz, Iran: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Woman-centered care (WCC) is the cornerstone of the midwifery profession. However, no study has been conducted on WCC provided by Iranian midwives and its associated factors. Thus, this study aimed to determine WCC and factors associated with midwives' WCC for midwives working in urban health centers and public and private hospitals in Tabriz, Iran.

Iranian mother's perspectives about aspects and determinants of disrespect and abuse during labor and delivery: a qualitative study.

Respectful maternity care (RMC) is a crucial strategy in improving postpartum experiences of mothers. This study aimed to explain women's perception of determining aspects and determinants of disrespect and abuse (D&A) during childbirth. This study was carried out from October 2019 to February 2020 in Tabriz-Iran.

Persian version of the support and control in birth questionnaire among Iranian women.

Background: Lack of perceived support and control during labor and childbirth is known as an important predictor of post-traumatic stress disorder following childbirth. However, there is no standard scale to measure perceived support and control for Iranian women. This study determined the validity and reliability of the support and control in birth questionnaire for Iranian women.

Evaluation of woman-centred care status by Iranian midwives and providing strategies to improve women-centred care: A sequential explanatory mixed method study protocol.

Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the status of WCC provided by Iranian midwives.

Design: A sequential explanatory mixed method study protocol.

Methods: The present study was conducted in three phases: quantitative, qualitative and mixed.

Psychometric Properties of the Disrespect and Abuse Questionnaire in Iranian Parturient Women.

Background: Disrespect and abuse during childbirth is regarded as harassment of women and a violation of their rights. The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the disrespect and abuse questionnaire in Iranian parturient women.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 265 postpartum women in both private and public hospitals in Tabriz, Iran.

Adolescent pregnant women's perception of health practices: A qualitative study.

Aim: To explore adolescent pregnant women's perception of health practices.

Design: A qualitative study.

Method: Fifteen pregnant women in Tehran (capital of Iran) were selected based on purposive sampling to participate in semi-structured, in-depth interviews.