The impact of complementary feeding education for mothers using mobile phone applications on the anthropometric indices of Iranian infants.

Background: Maternal education is often linked to improved awareness. This study aimed to determine the impact of complementary feeding education for mothers using mobile phone applications on the anthropometric indices of Iranian infants.

Methods: This quasi-experiment study involved 86 eligible women divided into two groups-intervention ( = 43) and control ( = 43)-using a multistage sampling method.

Associations between sexual violence and women's sexual self-consciousness.

Background: Sexual violence is a global public health problem that has serious and multiple consequences for the victims' health.

Objective: This study was conducted to determine associations between sexual violence and women's sexual self-consciousness.

Methods: In the analytical cross-sectional study, 340 eligible married women of reproductive age who have been referred to comprehensive health centers of Rasht, participated.

Domestic violence against Iranian pregnant adolescents: protective and risk factors.

Background: Domestic violence is an important health, which has serious impacts on women's health. The study aimed to discover the protective and risk factors of domestic violence among pregnant adolescents.

Materials And Methods: In the analytical cross-sectional study, 255 eligible pregnant women aged 14-20 years who have been referred to Al-Zahra Hospital, in northern Iran between September 2020 and March 2022 participated.

The role of sexual self-esteem, sexual desire, and sexual assertiveness in the female sexual function.

Background: Sexual function plays a very important role in the sexual health of people, and the determination of their related factors reflects the importance of paying attention to sexual function in the cultural context.

Objective: The present study aimed to the role of sexual self-esteem, sexual desire, and sexual assertiveness in the female sexual function.

Methods: In this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, 592 married women of reproductive age referring to comprehensive health centers in Rasht city (North of Iran) and eligible for the inclusion criteria were selected by cluster random sampling.

Anxiety, depression, and stress: a comparative study between couples with male and female infertility.

Background And Aim: Although infertility as a significant cause of marital crises is prevalent almost equally in men and women, infertile women are under more pressure and distress than infertile men. Therefore, this study was conducted aiming to compare anxiety, depression, and stress between couples with male and female infertility.

Methods: In this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, 40 couples (n = 80) with male infertility and 40 couples (n = 80) with female infertility were referred to the infertility clinic of Al-Zahra Educational and Medical Center, Rasht, Iran.

Factors affecting sexual-self-esteem among Iranian women.

Introduction: The quality of marital relationships is positively impacted by women's sexual self-esteem. This study aims to determine the factors that affect sexual self-esteem among Iranian women.

Methods: A total of 1176 eligible women who have been referred to comprehensive healthcare centers of Rasht, participated in this analytical cross-sectional study.

Factors Associated With Domestic Violence Against Peri- and Postmenopausal Women.

The goal of the study was to determine factors associated with domestic violence in menopausal women. This was a cross-sectional study that 350 menopausal women participated. Data gathering used a World Health Organization's violence against women instrument.

Approaches and styles of mothers in sex education process of children and the related factors.

Introduction: Sex education supports the development of suitable sexual behaviors in children. However, due to the limitations of sexual issues in Iran, parents may have different sex education styles. This study aimed to assess the styles of mothers in the sex education process of children and the related factors.

The effect of mobile-based training on maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: The Aim of this study is to determine the effect of mobile-based training on maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy.

Materials And Methods: This trial was conducted from November May to December 2020 on 198 women referring to healthcare centers in Guilan, Iran. The samples of this study were selected using the convenience sampling method, and random block sampling was used for the allocation of groups.

Tool for the assessment spiritual care after the COVID-19 pandemic: a sequential exploratory study.

Background: The present study aimed to develop a tool to assess spiritual care after the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Materials And Methods: This study is a mixed sequential (Qualitative-Quantitative) exploratory study. In the qualitative phase, through 14 in-depth semi-structured individual interviews with clerics, specialists in Islamic jurisprudence and principles, specialists in education and health promotion, and using the content analysis approach, tool items were designed.

Effects of lifestyle on sexual function among postmenopausal women.

Background: A healthy lifestyle has a key role in reducing health problems. Since one of the most common problems in Postmenopausal women has been sexual dysfunction (SD). The specific purpose of the present study was to identify the effects of health-promoting lifestyle (HPL) on sexual function among postmenopausal women.

Sexual self-efficacy and its related factors among married women of reproductive age.

Sexual self-efficacy (SSE) has also been cited as an important factor for healthy and satisfying sex. The purpose of this study was to determine SSE and its related factors among married women of reproductive age. The present study is a cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical study.

Quality of sleep in women with menopause and its related factors.

Background: Menopausal period is one of the most critical stages of a womans life. Complications of the menopausal period including sleep disorders can affect the physical and mental state of women. As sleep disorder has a determinant role in the quality of life, this study was conducted to evaluate postmenopausal womens quality of sleep and its related factors.

Relationship between Primigravid women's awareness, attitude, fear of childbirth, and mode of delivery preference.

Introduction: Fear of childbirth is the main factor, which has decreased the tendency toward selecting natural birth. The immoderate increase in the number of C-sections has increased maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The present study investigates the relationship between awareness, attitude, fear of childbirth, and mode of delivery preference in Primigravid women referring to healthcare centers in Khorramabad, Iran.

Factors associated with the reproductive health of women living with HIV in Iran.

Background: Insight on reproductive health status in women living with HIV is associated with improved psychological well-being, health behaviors, and physical wellness. The overall aim of this paper is to gain insight into the reproductive health of women living with HIV and related factors.

Method: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried on women living with HIV (N = 112) attending high-risk behavior consultation centers in Rasht and Tehran, Iran.

Mother-infant relationship and its Predictors.

Objective: Creating attachment between mother and infant is an extremely sensitive process in the postpartum period. In this regard, understanding the predictive features of the mother-infant relationship (MIR) can help health care providers in designing and implementing MIR enhancement interventions. Therefore, we ran this study to determine the degree of attachment between mother and infant and its predictors.

Exploring the Structure of a School-Based Sexual and Reproductive Health Education Program: A Qualitative Study.

Objective: Training programs on sexual and reproductive health rank among the most effective strategies to empower individuals and engage in self-care in this field. This study aimed to explore the structure of a school-based sexual and reproductive health education program.

Methods: A qualitative, inductive, content-analysis approach was used in this study.

The effect of Matricaria chamomile on menstrual related mood disorders.

Objective: A significant percentage of reproductive-age women experience mood symptoms during the days before menstruation that can affect different aspects of a person's life, the use of some medicinal plants can be helpful in controlling premenstrual emotional symptoms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of chamomile capsules on menstrual-related mood disorders.

Study Design: This clinical trial study was performed on 118 students of Guilan University of Medical Sciences.

Efficacy of mobile app-based training on health literacy among pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial study.

Objective: : Health literacy of mothers during pregnancy shows social and cognitive skills indicating the motivation and ability of mothers to receive and use useful knowledge to maintain and promote the health of themselves and their children. The present study was conducted aimed to determine the effect of mobile app-based training on health literacy among pregnant women.

Study Design: A random allocation clinical trial was conducted on 140 eligible mothers.

Paternal adaptation and related factors in Iranian fathers.

Objective: Although fathers are an essential element in family health, they are often overlooked by the healthcare system and are not given enough information on how to care for their infants and spouses. In this regard, understanding the characteristics or predictors of paternal adaptation might help healthcare providers design and implement interventions to foster paternal adaptation. The present study looked into paternal adaptation and related factors in Iranian fathers.

The Association between Sexual Self-Efficacy and the Quality of Life among Menopausal Women.

Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the association between sexual self-efficacy (SSE) and quality of life (QOL) among menopausal women.

Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study, 558 menopausal women were enrolled. Consecutive and available sampling was performed for the sample collection.

The impact of menopause on sexual function in women and their spouses.

Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of menopause on sexual function in women and their spouses.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted from January 2018 to May 2019 in Rasht (North of Iran). The participants included 215 menopausal women and their spouses.

Determinants of maternal role adaptation in mothers with preterm neonates.

Objective: Becoming a mother is an innate process, without any culture-dependent instruction. While it is a pleasant experience, it can sometimes be associated with problems resulted from baby caring. Preterm birth can be a challenge for the maternal role adaptation (MRA).