Job satisfaction and psychosocial factors and their association with job performance in Iranian midwives: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The global shortage of midwives and their job performance can significantly affect the quality of care for mothers, newborns, and their families.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the status of job satisfaction and psychosocial factors and their relationships with the job performance of midwives in Tabriz City, Iran.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Validation and measurement properties of the Male and Female Fertility Knowledge Inventories (MFKI and FFKI) in Iranian couples.

Background: One of the most important population challenges during the last three decades has been the significant decrease in the fertility rate worldwide. Since the validity and reliability of the Male and Female Fertility Knowledge Inventories (MFKI and FFKI) have not been determined in Iran, we conducted this study to assess psychometric characteristics of the MFKI and FFKI in couples in Tabriz and Urmia, Iran.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, as the first part (quantitative phase) of a sequential explanatory mixed-method study.

Psychometric evaluation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Australian Pelvic Floor Questionnaire (APFQ-IR) in Iranian reproductive age women.

Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), as a silent alert, is one of the pervasive debilitating health concerns among women all over the world, such that in developed countries, one in four women, suffers from PFDs. Validity and reliability of the Australian Pelvic Floor Questionnaire (APFQ) has not been determined in Iran, so to determine APFQ's psychometric characteristics, we decided to conduct this study on women of reproductive age in Tabriz city, Iran. This methodological cross-sectional study was intended to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the APFQ-IR in 5 steps including "translation process, content validity, face validity, construct validity (exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and examination of ceiling and floor effects) and reliability" on 400 reproductive age women referring to health centers in Tabriz city, Iran, with cluster random sampling method in the period between May 2022 to September 2022.

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.

Examining psychometric properties of the Iranian version of exclusive breastfeeding social support scale (EBFSS).

Background: The exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is undeniably proven significant in mothers' health and infants' growth and survival. Its persistence has many familial, social, and economical benefits. Social support is known to be an effective factor in EBF's success and sustainability.

Psychometric evaluation of the postpartum specific anxiety scale - research short-form among iranian women (PSAS-IR-RSF).

Background: The increasing prevalence of postpartum anxiety as a common psychological problem affects a large part of women's lives. Despite the existence of tools in this field, but due to the lack of specificity in reflecting postpartum anxiety, it is necessary to have a specific tool to screen it. Since the psychometric evaluation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale-Research Short-Form (PSAS-RSF) among Iranian women has not been assessed in Iran until now, so we decided to conduct this study with the aim of psychometric evaluation of the PSAS-IR-RSF.

Validation of the Iranian version of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale 12-item research short-form for use during global crises (PSAS-IR-RSF-C).

Background: Due to its high pervasiveness and adversarial consequences, postpartum anxiety has been one of the most worrying public health concerns in the last decade. According to previous research, the occurrence of mental disorders among women in the postpartum period upsurges significantly in the course of universal disasters. The Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale - Research Short Form - for use in global Crises [PSAS-IR-RSF-C] has not been used in Iran for postpartum women during a health system shock.

Translation and measurement properties of the pelvic floor distress inventory-short form (PFDI-20) in Iranian reproductive age women.

Background: Every year, millions of women worldwide suffer in silence from pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) as an annoying health problem. Despite the high prevalence rate and negative effects of PFDs on the quality of life, the validity and reliability of pelvic floor distress inventory-short form (PFDI-20) has not been confirmed for Iranian women of reproductive age. Hence, this study aimed to determine measurement properties of PFDI-20 among women of reproductive age in Tabriz, Iran.

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.

The effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on self-efficacy and fear of childbirth in pregnant women: A systematic review and meta-analyses.

Background: Mindfulness-based interventions are a relatively new and potentially useful psychological approach in prenatal care. This study aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness-based programs on pregnant women's fear of childbirth FOC and self-efficacy.

Methods: The systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, SID, and Magiran databases began on 11 November 2021 and ended on 17 December 2021 to obtain studies published in English and Persian without date constraints.

Myo-inositol supplementation for prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus in overweight and obese pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus [GDM] and of its most important predisposing factor, i.e. overweight and obesity, have increased dramatically over the past 20 years.

The effect of myo-inositol supplementation on the prevention of gestational diabetes in overweight pregnant women: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial.

Background: This study strove to investigate the hypothesis that a low dosage of myo-inositol supplementation might decrease the likelihood of gestational diabetes in overweight, pregnant women.

Methods: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial was performed on 60 eligible overweight, pregnant women, at 12-14 weeks of gestation, at two Iranian obstetric clinics. The participants were divided into two groups based on blocked randomization.

Exploring the Relationship between Depression on Menopausal Symptoms and Personality Trails.

The aim of the present study was to explore the potential relationships between menopausal symptoms, sleep quality, hot flash, and depressive symptoms in postmenopausal women. A cross-sectional study was designed with 150 healthy postmenopausal women (45-60 years of age) who had referred to the menopausal clinic in Babol. The participants completed the following instruments throughout the study: the Beck Depression Inventory for depressive symptoms, the Modified Blatt-Kupperman Menopausal Index for measuring menopausal symptoms, and the NEO-FFI for identifying the personality traits.

The impact of myo-inositol supplementation on sleep quality in pregnant women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Background: Myo-inositol, a glial marker which plays a critical role in some brain regions, can supposedly affect sleep processes. The purpose of randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the impact of myo-inositol supplementation on sleep quality of pregnant women.

Methods: The study enrolled 60 women with low risk singleton pregnancies, with a gestational age of at least 14 weeks, in Iran.

Examination of associations between personality traits, and polymorphisms of MAO-A and 5-HTT with the severity of menopausal symptoms and depression levels.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between different personality traits with monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) and serotonin transporter (5-HTT), and to examine their effects on the severity of menopause symptoms as well as the levels of depression in menopausal women. The study was designed as an analytical cross-sectional study, performed on 132 healthy post-menopausal women in Iran. Personality was assessed using the Revised Edition of the NEO Personality Index (Neuroticism-Extroversion-Openness-Five Factor Inventory).

Efficacy of n-3 fatty acids supplementation on the prevention of pregnancy induced-hypertension or preeclampsia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The efficacy of n-3 fatty acids supplementation on the prevention of pregnancy-induced hypertension or preeclampsia remains unclear. The aim of study was to examine the effect of supplementation with EPA, and/or DHA, and/or ALA during pregnancy on the pregnancy-induced hypertension or preeclampsia. A systematic search was performed on Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science (WoS), Cochrane Library, and Google scholar, which covered the period between 1991 and 2018.