Exploring the facilitators and barriers to high-risk behaviors among school transportation drivers: a qualitative study.

Background: School transportation (ST) crashes are associated with serious adverse consequences, particularly for students in developing countries. High-risk behaviors (HRBs) of ST drivers are a major factor contributing to ST crashes. This study aimed at exploring the facilitators and barriers to HRBs among ST drivers.

Association of health literacy and nutritional literacy with sun exposure in adults using structural equation modelling.

Background: Inadequate health and nutritional literacy is a common problem among adults, associated with poor health outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between health literacy and nutritional literacy to sun exposure behaviour.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study on 261 adults (18-65 years) in Iran.

Effectiveness of Kegel exercise and lubricant gel for improving sexual function in menopausal women: A randomized trial.

Background: There are different approaches to improving sexual function among menopausal women including Kegel exercise and using lubricant gel. However, it is not clear which of these methods could be more effective. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of these two methods on sexual function in menopausal women.

Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients with COVID-19 in Islamic Republic of Iran.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a worldwide public health emergency.

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients with COVID-19 in Saveh city, Islamic Republic of Iran in 2020.

Methods: In this descriptive analytical research, 3181 patients suspected of having COVID-19 who visited Saveh medical centres were investigated.

Body Image, Sexual Function, and Sexual Satisfaction Among Couples Before and After Gynecologic Cosmetic Surgery.

This study aimed to compare women's body image, sexual function and satisfaction before and after gynecologic cosmetic surgery. The study also aimed to assess women husband's sexual satisfaction. This was a pretest-posttest study.

The relationship between happiness and self-rated health: A population-based study of 19499 Iranian adults.

Background: Health is one of the most important factors that affect happiness. This study aimed to assess the association between happiness and self-rated health among the Iranian adult population.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of adults aged 18-65 In Iran in 2020.

Which laboratory/ultrasonographic parameters affect the severity of hirsutism?

Background And Objectives: Hirsutism is associated with other androgen-dependent signs/symptoms. This study was designed with the aim of a comprehensive investigation of laboratory and ultrasonographic findings in hirsute women and their probable association with the "severity" of the disease.

Patients And Methods: This cross-sectional study included 123 hirsute women.

Prevalence and associated risk factors for sexual dysfunction among postmenopausal women: a study from Iran.

Background: Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) is a distressing condition linked to menopause. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and contributing factors for FSD among postmenopausal women.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study.

The Relationship between Different Levels of Health Literacy and Smoking Prevention Among Medical Sciences Student.

Background: Higher rates of Smoking among university students have been reported in various studies. On the other hand, health literacy (HL) can improve health behaviors. In fact, identifying factors affecting the adoption of smoking preventive behaviors such as HL can help prevent and reduce the prevalence of smoking among people.

Sexual quality of life and sexual self-efficacy among women during reproductive-menopausal transition stages and postmenopause: a comparative study.

Sexual self-efficacy is essential for appropriate and desirable sexual function and sexual quality of life. This study aimed to compare sexual quality of life and sexual self-efficacy among women during reproductive-menopausal transition stages and postmenopause. This was a cross-sectional study of a sample of Iranian women.

The effect of mobile health educational intervention on body image and fatigue in breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Cancer-related fatigue, physical changes, and pain are among the most troublesome symptoms caused by breast cancer treatment and influence the patients' quality of life. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of mobile health educational intervention on body image and fatigue in breast cancer survivors.

Methods: The present clinical trial study conducted on 38 women with breast cancer referred to Golestan and Shahid Baghaei 2 hospitals, Ahvaz, south west Iran in 2018-2019.

Sexual Quality of Life in Gynecological Cancer Survivors in Iran.

Objective: Patients with gynecological cancer might suffer from suboptimal sexual quality of life. This cross sectional study aimed to assess the sexual quality of life in the survivors of gynecological cancers and was recruited in a teaching hospital affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences between 2018 and 2020.

Material And Methods: The data was collected by a web-based platform with validated self-administered questionnaires including demographic information, and the Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQOL-F) questionnaire.

Global Sagittal Balance of Spine in Asymptomatic Controls: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: To assess the global sagittal balance of spine (GSBS) in asymptomatic controls.

Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane library, and Web of Science searched up to July 2020. Studies were screened for the GSB parameters including T1 pelvic angle (TPA), spinosacral angle (SSA), sagittal vertical axis (SVA), C7/sacrofemoral distance ratio (Barrey index), odontoid hip axis (OD-HA), and Full Balance Index (FBI) as measured in asymptomatic participants.

Sexual assertiveness in women with and without substance-dependent partners: a comparative study.

Sexual assertiveness is one of the main issues in the sexual relationships between couples. Since substance dependence might disrupt this relationship, the present cross-sectional study was conducted to assess and compare sexual assertiveness in women with and without substance-dependent partners living in Tehran, Iran. To assess sexual assertiveness, the Hurlbert Index of Sexual Assertiveness was used.

The Effect of Psychosexual Education on Promoting Sexual Function, Genital Self-Image, and Sexual Distress among Women with Rokitansky Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Study Objective: To assess the effectiveness of psychosexual education on promoting sexual function and genital self-image and reducing sexual distress through e-learning among women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome.

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Setting: Imam Khomeini Hospital "Pelvic Floor Clinic" in Tehran.

Development and psychometric evaluation of the loneliness inventory for older adults (Lonely): A mixed-methods study.

Aim: To develop and initially validate the Loneliness Inventory for Older Adults.

Design: Scale development and evaluation.

Methods: This was a two-phase study.

Infertility Stigma: A Qualitative Study on Feelings and Experiences of Infertile Women.

Background: Infertility stigma is a phenomenon associated with various psychological and social tensions especially for women. The stigma is associated with a feeling of shame and secrecy. The present study was aimed to explore the concept of infertility stigma based on the experiences and perceptions of infertile women.

Family-Centered Social Cognitive Factors Preventing Primary Tooth Caries in Children Based on Intervention Mapping Approach.

Background: Given the increasing prevalence of primary tooth caries in Iran and the importance of providing evidence- and theory-based family-centered prevention programs, the present study is aimed at determining the family-centered social cognitive factors preventing deciduous tooth caries among children using the intervention mapping protocol.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 240 Iranian mothers in Ilam who were randomly selected to participate in the study. The data were collected using a self-designed questionnaire including items on demographic information and social cognitive constructs (knowledge, attitude, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, practice guidance, perceived self-efficacy, behavior intention, subjective norms, and social norms).

The effectiveness of social media and in-person interventions for low back pain conditions in nursing personnel (SMILE).

Aim: To compare two educational approaches to reduce low back pain in nurses.

Design: A community randomized controlled clinical trial.

Methods: Data were collected with two interventions and a control arm between August 2018 and January 2019.

Happiness, quality of working life, and job satisfaction among nurses working in emergency departments in Iran.

Background: Nurses have a vital role in the healthcare system. One of the basic steps to increase their happiness is to recognize factors such as job satisfaction and quality of working life. Therefore, the goal of the present study was to examine the relationship between happiness and quality of working life and job satisfaction among nursing personnel.

Sagittal balance of the cervical spine: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the cervical sagittal parameters between patients with cervical spine disorder and asymptomatic controls.

Methods: Two independent authors systematically searched online databases including Pubmed, Scopus, Cochrane library, and Web of Science up to June 2020. Cervical sagittal balance parameters, such as T1 slope, cervical SVA (cSVA), and spine cranial angle (SCA), were compared between the cervical spine in healthy, symptomatic, and pre-operative participants.

Explaining the concept of maternal health information verification and assessment during pregnancy: a qualitative study.

Background: Pregnant women use information sources for their own health and health of their children. However, despite the importance of trusting the information sources, pregnant women may not have the ability to verify the maternal health information, which could have negative consequences for their health. The purpose of this study was to explain the concept of maternal health information verification and assessment in pregnant women according to their experiences and perception.