Investigation of the relationship of perceived social support and spiritual well-being with postpartum depression.

Background: Postpartum depression is a significant common health problem that has negative effects on mental and physical health of mothers and their infants. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between spiritual well-being (SWB) and perceived social support with postpartum depression in new mothers.

Materials And Methods: Using a descriptive survey design, 200 mothers in the 4-8 weeks after delivery, who referred to selected therapeutic centers in Qom Province, were selected by a convenience sampling method.

Intention to Leave the Nursing Profession and Its Relation with Work Climate and Demographic Characteristics.

Background: Because of the importance of staff shortage in health systems, considering the intention to leave the job and its related factors among nurses is very important. The aim of this study was to identify the association between the intention to leave the nursing profession and work climate and demographic characteristics.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 206 nurses, by random sampling method from six hospitals (response rate = 92%).