Background and aims: Globally, the mortality rates for cervical cancer remain alarmingly high, underscoring, differences in the effectiveness of preventative and corrective actions particularly in middle-income countries. The investigation of this study focuses on perception and acceptability Self sampling for HPVamong female gynaecology clinic attendees in a tertiary Hospital, in South West Nigeria. Methods: This 2022 research utilized a cross-sectional design and 256 participants aged 25-65 years who were regular attendees of gynaecology clinics, selected via simple random sampling, answered ..read more

Background & aim: Fear of childbirth (FOC) is a prevalent issue that affects the outcome of pregnancy. Effective education, especially peer education, is one of the most important factors that can help women to reduce this fear. This study aimed to compare peer-based face-to-face and online education on the FOC. Methods:This three-armed clinical trial study was carried out on 60 low-risk primigravida pregnant women with a gestational age of 24-32 weeks referring to community health centers in Meshgin Shahr, Ardabil Province, Iran, in 2019. The participants were selected through conveni ..read more

Background and aim: In Iran, the diagnosis and treatment of delivery anxiety have been neglected. The objective of this study was to evaluate postpartum fear, depression, and PTSD in nulliparous women based on their antenatal fear and delivery mode. Methods: For this prospective longitudinal study, 148 Iranian nulliparous women were selected using a convenient sampling method from January to September 2021. Participants' fear of childbirth was assessed for its severity for the first time during the final month of their pregnancy. These women were evaluated for their mode of delivery ..read more

Background & aim: Menstruation, a physiological process in women, requires proper hygiene to prevent health risks; lack of knowledge and cultural taboos can lead to unsafe behaviours, potentially affecting women's well-being. This study has been conducted to determine the menstrual practices and self-efficacy of women regarding menstruation. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional analytical study was undertaken among 275 females aged 15-49 years in the rural area of Mangalore taluk, India from October 2022 to July 2023. The information on menstrual practices and self-efficacy was c ..read more

Background & aim: The cesarean section is a prevalent surgical procedure that is associated with maternal and neonatal complications and a decrease in the total count of childbirths. High cesarean section rates are primarily due to the frequent occurrence of repeated cesarean sections. The World Health Organization aims to reduce repeated cesarean sections in low-risk women by promoting vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) as an alternative. The primary objective of this review is to determine the factors that affect the decision to pursue natural childbirth after a cesarean section. Me ..read more

Background & aim:  Pregnant Afghan immigrant women face food insecurity, and the health belief model is a recommended approach for nutrition education programs, aimed at influencing individuals' behavior to improve their health. The study aimed to determine the effect of health belief model constructs on the nutritional behaviors of pregnant Afghan immigrant women. Methods: A randomized clinical trial with a pre-test and post-test design  was conducted in 2022 on 116 pregnant Afghan immigrant women. The women referred to the Mashhad Health Center No. Two  wer ..read more

Background & aim: Preterm birth, defined as delivery before 37 weeks’ gestation, is a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Previous studies have demonstrated a link between household food insecurity and preterm birth, along with adverse maternal health outcomes. However, comprehensive evidence specifically addressing this association in population-based studies is lacking. This study aims to explore the association between household food security status and preterm birth among mothers in Mashhad, Iran. Methods: A population-based case-control study was c ..read more

Background & aim: COVID-19 is highly contagious and pregnant women might have a higher risk of developing severe symptoms and disease when infected, compared to others. The aim of this study was too evaluate the impact of a self-care education intervention on knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) related to preventing COVID 19 among pregnant women in Sirjan, Iran. Methods: This study was conducted in Sirjan Health Centers, from January to March 2021. A total of 60 pregnant women participatedin this study, and were divided into two experimental and ..read more

Background and aim: Breastfeeding is a multifaceted social phenomenon involving women's diverse roles, unique characteristics, and social expectations. Therefore, this study investigated the correlation between gender role attitude, maternal competence, and breastfeeding performance in primiparous mothers with 4-6 months old children receiving comprehensive health care. Methods: A descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 320 primiparous mothers with children aged 4-6 months in comprehensive health centers in Urmia City in 2022, who were randomly selected. Data collection tools included de ..read more

Background & aim: Infertility, especially in women, is a challenging condition that increases the risk of violence against them. This issue highlights the need to identify and understand predictors of violence against infertile women. Therefore, the current research was designed and implemented to predict domestic violence in infertile women based on psychological variables of cognitive self-assessment, sexual assertiveness, and perceived social support. Methods: This predictive descriptive study was conducted on 248 infertile women in Urmia City for six months in 2022. The convenience ..read more