Examining exclusive breastfeeding in Iranian mothers using the five-factor model of personality traits.

Objectives: The initiation of exclusive breastfeeding and its continuation plays a vital role in maternal and child health. This study investigates the prediction of exclusive breastfeeding in Iranian mothers using the five-factor model.

Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted using cluster random sampling.

The Predictive Value of Selenium in Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes: A Nested Case-Control Study.

Aim: The present study was conducted to determine the predictive value of Selenium (Se) in the diagnosis of Geatational diabetes Mellitus (GDM).

Methods: This is a nested case-control study with 636 normal pregnant mothers in their 11th-13th weeks. Gestational diabetes screening was done in weeks 24-28.

Association of sexual function and psychological symptoms including depression, anxiety and stress in women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Objective: Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) is a common vaginal infection which could affect the quality of life, romantic relationships, and sexual performance. There is some evidence that psychological problems result in an increased incidence of RVVC by changing the immune systems of individuals. The aim of this study was to determine the association of sexual function and psychological factors including depression, anxiety, and stress in women with RVVC.

Quercus Brantii Lindl. Vaginal Douche Versus Clotrimazole on Vaginal Candidiasis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objectives: with an approximate prevalence of 30% is the second cause of vaginal infections. Antifungal azole is the first treatment for ; however, some side effects have been reported for this chemical medicine. Based on the antifungal activity of Inner Stratum of (), the aim of our study was to compare the effects of vaginal douche of Q.

Spontaneous Pushing in Lateral Position versus Valsalva Maneuver During Second Stage of Labor on Maternal and Fetal Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: There are concerns about the harmful effects of the Valsalva maneuver during the second stage of labor.

Objectives: Comparing the effects of spontaneous pushing in the lateral position with the Valsalva maneuver during the second stage of labor on maternal and fetal outcomes.

Methods: Inclusion criteria in this randomized clinical trial conducted in Iran were as follows: nulliparous mothers, live fetus with vertex presentation, gestational age of 37 - 40 weeks, spontaneous labor, and no complications.

Comparison of the Effects of Two Auditory Methods by Mother and Fetus on the Results of Non-Stress Test (Baseline Fetal Heart Rate and Number of Accelerations) in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To compare the effects of two auditory methods by mother and fetus on the results of NST in 2011-2012.

Materials And Methods: In this single-blind clinical trial, 213 pregnant women with gestational age of 37-41 weeks who had no pregnancy complications were randomly divided into 3 groups (auditory intervention for mother, auditory intervention for fetus, and control) each containing 71 subjects. In the intervention groups, music was played through the second 10 minutes of NST.

Investigation of the effect of religious doctrines on religious knowledge and attitude and postpartum blues in primiparous women.

Background: Postpartum blues is a transient change of moods occurring in the first few days after delivery. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of religious doctrines on postpartum blues in primiparous women.

Materials And Methods: In this randomized controlled tria1, 84 primiparous women who had average or weak religious attitude were randomly divided into intervention and control groups.

Effect of Melissa officinalis Capsule on the Intensity of Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms in High School Girl Students.

Background: Several studies are conducted on Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). However, a few herbal surveys exist on the treatment of PMS in Iran. Due to the sedative effects of Melissa officinalis (M.