Publications by authors named "Z Hamzehgardeshi"
Introduction: Most Breast Cancer (BC) patients undergoing Radiotherapy (RT) are potentially susceptible to skin toxicity and prone to clinical symptom complaints. This study aimed to investigate the effect of oral Atorvastatin (ATV) administration on skin toxicity in BC patients undergoing RT.
Methods: One hundred BC patients were randomly assigned to oral ATV (40 mg) or placebo tablets two days before beginning the RT until the eighth week of the RT regimen was completed.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the quality of life (QoL) perceptions among long-term methadone-dependent patients (MDPs) undergoing methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) for opioid use disorder (OUD).
- Using qualitative methods, the research involved in-depth interviews with 25 MDPs to explore their experiences and satisfaction in various life aspects post-treatment.
- Key findings revealed themes of improved physical and mental health, a sense of purpose in life, positive self-perception, enhanced social support, marital satisfaction, and challenges related to fatigue, stigma, and financial strain associated with MMT.
Objectives: The impact of sexual intimate partner violence (SIPV) on female genital self-image and sexual distress is not well understood. We aimed to assess whether women with and without SIPV experiences differed in terms ofgenital self-image and sexual distress.
Methods: An online survey was conducted among married, reproductive-age women registered at healthcare centers in Amol, northern Iran.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to understand factors influencing genital self-image (GSI) in Iranian women, emphasizing how GSI affects their sexual experiences.
- - Conducted online with 722 married reproductive-aged women in 2022, data was collected on socio-demographic, obstetric, and sexual health aspects using various questionnaires.
- - Significant predictors of GSI included sexual esteem, sexual satisfaction, age, body image satisfaction, and feedback from partners, highlighting the importance of positive sexual experiences for better GSI.