Comparison of birth weights of neonates of mothers receiving vs. not receiving zinc supplement at pregnancy.

Background: Zinc is an essential element for normal embryogenesis and embryonic and neonatal development. Therefore, we compared the birth weights of neonates born to mothers who consumed zinc supplement during pregnancy with that of neonates born to mothers who did not.

Methods: In a cross-sectional study, we divided 200 pregnant mothers into two groups: case group (mothers receiving zinc supplement during pregnancy) and control group (mothers not receiving zinc supplement during pregnancy) Then, the neonate's cord zinc level and mother's serum level were measured and neonate's growth charts (weight, height and head circumference)were completed.

Rate and related factors of dyspareunia in reproductive age women: a cross-sectional study.

This study was conducted to determine rate and related factors of dyspareunia. Three hundred and nineteen women aged 15-49 years were surveyed. A questionnaire was used to collect data.