Abstract Background Women in perimenopausal and postmenopausal period are at increased risk of depression anxiety. Physiologic changes menopause can change body’s appearance function that may disturb body then lead to anxiety depression. This study aims assess the relationship between image with among women. Methods descriptive was performed on 307 women attending health centers Tehran- Iran. Sampling by a multi-staged randomized method. Data were collected using Beck Depression...

Abstract Background Quality of life (QoL) after menopause could be influenced by a host personal and social factors. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with quality among postmenopausal women. Methods cross-sectional was conducted 405 women selected using multi-stage randomized sampling. The data-collection tools were WHO Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), researcher-designed questionnaire. relationship between QoL its potentially correlated examined t...

Abstract Background Fathers’ involvement is crucial for promoting breastfeeding. There are a few studies on the effectiveness of fathers’ educational programs to promote exclusive This study aims assess program their support breastfeeding, mothers’ breastfeeding practice, and status. Methods was randomized controlled trial 76 fathers who were randomly assigned two groups intervention control, in selected health center Iran, 2018. The tools data collection were: 1) questionnaire “Demographic...

Aims: This study aims to compare the effects of Quercus Infectoria Fruit Hulls (QIFH) with Clotrimazole vaginal suppositories on signs and symptoms vulvovaginal candidiasis. Background: Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC) is an infection caused by Candida species. Although antimicrobial QIFH have been confirmed, there no clinical its VVC. Methods: One hundred married women (aged 18-44 years) complaints vulvar pruritus or burning were recruited for a triple-blind trial at health center affiliated...

This study aimed to assess the body image and quality of life individuals suffering from gender dysphoria (GD) who were undergoing different types treatment or no at all. was a descriptive-comparative 90 patients with GD sorted into three groups: untreated (no hormone therapy surgery) (n = 30), gender-reassignment surgery 30). They recruited using convenience sampling hospital in Tehran, Iran. The tools for data collection questionnaires life, image, demographic characteristics. results...

This study examined the relationship between quality of life (QoL) and sexual function among postmenopausal women. As a cross-sectional study, it was conducted 405 women selected using multistage sampling method. The data-collection tools were Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire, WHO Quality Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) researcher-administered questionnaire. dysfunction observed in 61% participants. total scores FSFI had positive correlation with WHOQOL-BREF all QoL domain scores....

Women need special care during and after menopause. Due to the emphasis of World Health Organization on promoting self-care in postmenopausal women, this study aims analyze situation prioritize needs women Tehran-Iran.

Background The adverse effects of menopause on sexual function could be mitigated by pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training. This study aimed to investigate the PFM exercises in postmenopausal women. Methods: A randomised clinical trial was conducted among 97 Iranian women, aged 40 60 years. participants’ baseline functions were assessed using Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. They then randomly designated two groups: (1) intervention group, which received specific instructions...

Sexual function could be affected by several factors in postmenopausal women. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between severity of menopausal symptoms and sexual function. The was conducted among 405 women aged 40-65 years, Chalous Noshahr, Iran, from October 2013 May 2014. participants were selected using a multistage sampling method. instruments used for data collection Female Function Index (FSFI), Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), demographics questionnaire....

Body image is the main element of an individual's personality that may be influenced by many factors during menopause. We aimed to assess relationship between postmenopausal women's body with severity menopausal symptoms.

Abstract Background Women with medical problems during pregnancy, including women Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), experience an increased prevalence of mental health disorders which can affect their quality life. This study aimed to assess the relationship between GDM-related life and depression, anxiety, stress. Methods analytical cross-sectional was performed on 150 GDM. The participants were selected using a multi-stage sampling quota then randomized method from maternal care centers...

Postmenopause physiological changes may alter body image (BI) during the postmenopausal period of life. Body dissatisfaction have negative effects on sexual function women. The present study aims to assess relationship between and period.This cross-sectional was performed 231 women who were menopausal recent 5 years, aged > 40 years old, referring health centers in Tehran-Iran. participants recruited using a multi-stage sampling method. Data collected 3 questionnaires including...

The sexual function of menopausal women is influenced by several factors.We aimed to investigate the association between exercise and among postmenopausal residing in Northern Iran.Using a multistage, randomized sampling method, 405 women, aged 40 65 years, were recruited participate this population-based, cross-sectional study. female index (FSFI) questionnaire researcher-designed completed every subject.Overall, 61% reported having experienced dysfunction, 53.6% that they had not performed...

Providing gender sensitive reproductive health service is recently emphasized by organizations. This study aims to develop and assess psychometric properties of a questionnaire sensitivity perinatal care services (GS-PNCS) be used managers services. mixed sequential (Qualitative-Quantitative) exploratory study. In the qualitative phase, 34 participants were interviewed items generated. To evaluate validity; face, content construct validity assessed. The reliability was assessed internal...

Abstract Background: Sexual dysfunction is a common problem among women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) that may affect the women’s quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to assess relationship between sexual function and marital satisfaction GDM-related its dimensions. Method: was cross-sectional 168 GDM. The participants were recruited using multi-stage sampling method from maternal care centers affiliated Shahid Beheshti University Medical Sciences in Tehran-Iran. data collected...

Objectives: To examine the effects of sex education on sexual function in postmenopausal women.Methods: A randomized clinical trial was carried 104 women, aged 40–60 years, residing cities Chalus and Nowshahr, Iran. Their assessed using Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. The participants were randomly assigned to two groups: (1) intervention, which subjects received a enhancement program with weekly follow-ups; (2) controls, who general educational material postmenopause....

The optimizing stocking density for biofloc technology is essential improving fish growth and profitability of aquaculture. treatments consisted different 125, 250, 375, 500 common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fish/m3. Fish with an initial average weight 17.10±0.3 g were fed three times per day in triplicates 40 days a commercial diet (25% crude protein), the ratio carbon to nitrogen 20 each treatment. water substances enhanced by increased (P<0.05). final (-19.75%), whole-body protein...

Abstract Background A dimension of reproductive health services that should be gender sensitive is for adolescents. Objective This study aims to assess needs care Methods was a descriptive cross-sectional on 341 providers adolescents in centers and hospitals affiliated Shiraz University Medical Sciences Iran 2016. The subjects the were recruited using convenience sampling method. tools data collection were: (1) demographic information questionnaire and; (2) valid reliable Assess Needs...