Effect of WebQuest-based education on critical thinking and academic self-efficacy of midwifery students: Study protocol of a randomized, controlled crossover trial.

Background And Aim: Critical thinking fills the gap between theoretical and clinical teaching and increases the power of clinical decision-making. WebQuest is an innovative, learner-centered, and effort-driven learning approach that uses computer technology to engage and motivate learners. In WebQuest, learners are compelled to use the latest information available on the web as a tool to promote higher levels of thinking.

Factors in the Provision of High Quality Midwifery Care: A Qualitative Content Analysis.

In recent years, health care has faced many changes. Thereupon, it would be beneficial to investigate the quality of midwifery care and its related factors. Many factors contribute to the provision of quality care, and recognizing factors to ensure the quality of midwifery care.

Comparison of pain catastrophizing and anxiety in patients with dyspareunia and healthy women: a cross-sectional study.

Despite the prominent role of cognitive-affective variables, such as pain catastrophizing and anxiety in chronic pain, little is known about their relationship with dyspareunia. This study compared pain-catastrophizing and anxiety in reproductive-aged women with and without dyspareunia. A controlled cross-sectional study was conducted on 398 married women in Iran selected by convenience sampling.

Women's Concerns and Experiences of Fetal Anomaly Screening Process: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Advanced technologies in antenatal screening provide complex and accurate information about the fetus that allows for early intervention, but it increases pregnant women's concerns about fetal health. This study aimed to investigate the concerns and experiences of Iranian pregnant women in the fetal anomaly screening process.

Methods: This qualitative study was performed from September 2018 to June 2019 in Tehran, Iran.

Overcoming Reproductive and Psychological Concerns of Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

After developing breast cancer, women experience changes in their sexuality, femininity, and fertility. These changes lead to poor mental health and increased psychological stress. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of Good Enough Sex (GES)-based, couple-centered group counseling on reproductive and sexual concerns of breast cancer survivors.

Sexual Health Literacy, a Strategy for the Challenges of Sexual Life of Infertile Women: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Sexual health literacy enables an understanding and application of sexual health information and has benefits beyond health. Health literacy is an important element for achieving cognitive skills in health promotion. One of the most important problems in sexual health and sexual function in women is infertility.

Mixed-methods study protocol for explanation of pregnant women's concerns about antenatal anomaly screening process: Designing, implementing and evaluation of intervention.

Aim: This study aims to investigate the concerns of Iranian pregnant women in the antenatal anomaly screening process (AASP) and propose an intervention to reduce these concerns.

Design: This exploratory sequential mixed-methods study is conducted in three stages (qualitative, intervention design and quantitative), in Tehran.

Methods: A qualitative study is carried out to collect pregnant women's concerns during the AASP.

The Effect of Good Enough Sex (GES) Model-Based Sexual Counseling Intervention on the Body Image in Women Surviving Breast Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Introduction: Women undergoing breast cancer treatment experience a number of changes, including loss or deformity of one or both breasts, surgical wounds, skin changes, and weight gain. These changes are very closely related to physical appearance and body image and often lead to reduced mental health, marital quality and psychological stress.  Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of Good Enough Sex (GES) model-based counseling intervention on the body image in women surviving breast cancer.

Discriminatory Accuracy of the Gail Model for Breast Cancer Risk Assessment among Iranian Women.

Background: The Gail model is the most well-known tool for breast cancer risk assessment worldwide. Although it was validated in various Western populations, inconsistent results were reported from Asian populations. We used data from a large case-control study and evaluated the discriminatory accuracy of the Gail model for breast cancer risk assessment among the Iranian female population.

Exploring Reproductive Health Education Needs in Infertile Women in Iran: A Qualitative Study.

Objectives: An inadequate understanding of infertility can affect individuals' self-efficacy and ability to perform self-care; thus, reproductive health education is an important part of infertility treatment. The present qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences and educational needs of infertile women with regard to reproductive health.

Methods: In this qualitative study, we utilized a content analysis approach.

Pregnancy and Motherhood Concerns Surrounding Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Content Analysis.

Background: There is a high prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) among Iranian women of reproductive age. However, very few studies have been conducted in Iran to assess the experiences with and concerns about pregnancy and motherhood of such patients. The present study was conducted to better understand the experiences and concerns of women with MS about pregnancy and motherhood.

Self-efficacy of the First-degree Relatives of Patients with Breast Cancer in the Prevention of Cancer: Using the Health Belief Model.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. The best method to fight this disease is early diagnosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of education based on the health belief model on self-efficacy of the first-degree relatives of patients with breast cancer.

Post-Divorce Regret among Iranian Women: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Post-divorce regret is a context-based phenomenon and in every community it is affected by the personal, social and cultural factors of that community. This study was conducted to investigate the post-divorce regret among Iranian women.

Methods: This qualitative content analysis study was conducted from November 2015 to December 2017 in Tehran.

Exploring Effective Contextual Factors for Regular Cervical Cancer Screening in Iranian Women: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Adherence to regular screening programs for cervical cancer in Iranian women is not common. The aim of this study was to explore contextual factors influencing behavior and compliance with guidelines. Methods: This qualitative content analysis study was conducted in 2016-2017 in Hamadan city, Iran.

"Life behind the mask": Sexual life of Iranian women with multiple sclerosis.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating and life-long disease that affects the sexual life of people. However, in Iran little attention has been paid to the sexual life of women with MS.

Objective: The aim of this study was to understand the sexual life and experiences of Iranian women with multiple sclerosis.

Cervical Cancer Screening in Iranian Women: Healthcare Practitioner Perceptions and Views.

Background: Although regular screening for cervical cancer with the Papanicolaou test is an important element for reducing the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer, the actual screening program in Iranian women is not sufficiently comprehensive at present. The purpose of this study was to explore healthcare provider perceptions of factors affecting cervical cancer screening in Iranian women. Methods: In this qualitative study performed from September 2015 to August 2016 in Hamadan, Iran, we conducted semi-structured in depth interviews with 14 healthcare providers selected purposefully.

Sexual dysfunction levels in iranian women suffering from multiple sclerosis.

Objective: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common complaint in women who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which has been categorized in three levels (primary, secondary, and tertiary) in previous studies. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) at each level, and to identify associated factors and their impacts on SD in married women who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis. This study was conducted in Iran where the cultural barriers are recognized as important challenges in sexual function.

The effectiveness of the Permission, Limited Information, Specific suggestions, Intensive Therapy (PLISSIT) model based sexual counseling on the sexual function of women with Multiple Sclerosis who are sexually active.

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of sexual counseling based on the Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestion, Intensive Therapy (PLISSIT) model on the Sexual Dysfunction (SD) of married sexually active women who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This is the first sexual intervention applied by a midwife as a health professional on MS patients in Iran where the cultural and religious limitations are important challenging issues.

Study Design: This randomized clinical trial was carried out in Iranian Community of Support for MS Patients in Tehran, Iran.

Help seeking behavior of women with self-discovered breast cancer symptoms: a meta-ethnographic synthesis of patient delay.

Background And Objective: Patient delay makes a critical contribution to late diagnosis and poor survival in cases of breast cancer. Identifying the factors that influence patient delay could provide information for adopting strategies that shorten this delay. The aim of this meta-ethnography was to synthesize existing qualitative evidence in order to gain a new understanding of help seeking behavior in women with self-discovered breast cancer symptoms and to determine the factors that influence patient delay.

Delayed presentation of self-discovered breast cancer symptoms in Iranian women: a qualitative study.

Background: Delayed presentation of symptomatic breast cancer is a public health issue in Iran, making a major contribution to low survival. Despite the importance of this problem, current knowledge is insufficient to inform interventions to shorten patient delay. The aim of this study was to explore factors influencing patient delay in Iranian women with self-discovered breast cancer symptom.

Appraisal of breast cancer symptoms by Iranian women: entangled cognitive, emotional and socio-cultural responses.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Iranian women and usually features delayed presentation and late diagnosis. Interpretation of symptoms, as the most important step, has a significant impact on patient delay in seeking treatment. There is a dearth of studies on symptom appraisal and the process leading to seeking help in breast cancer patients.

Reducing perineal trauma through perineal massage with vaseline in second stage of labor.

Purpose: Maintaining an intact perineum is a highly regarded aim in delivery procedures today. Since perineal massage is a common practice during delivery, the present study aims to investigate the effect of perineal massage with Vaseline on perineal trauma (rate of episiotomy procedures and perineal tears).

Method: Ninety primiparous women (aged between 18 and 30 years with gestational age of 38-42 weeks) were selected sequentially in Tehran in 2009.