Farzaneh Rashidi

Farzaneh Rashidi
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

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Preterm delivery remains a significant determinant of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. In this retrospective cohort study, we investigated the relationship between air pollutants, temperature, and preterm neonatal mortality in Tehran from 2008 to 2019 using time series analysis. Air pollution monitoring data spanning a 10-year study peri...
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Objective Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of physical and psychological symptoms that start during the luteal phase. There are no specific effective and safe remedies to relieve these symptoms. However, there is a great tendency to use herbal medicines instead of chemical medicines. This study aimed to assess and compare the effects of...
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Background Vaginal examination is widely recognized as the most common method for monitoring labor progress. However, researchers are currently exploring alternative methods, which are potentially less invasive or aggressive, to assess labor progress. Objective This study aimed to assess the correlation between the length of the xiphoid to the fun...
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Background Psychosocial factors such as maternal stress in lactating women were shown to be related to an increased risk of infantile colic because the infants can be affected through breast milk. Therefore, domestic violence against lactating mothers can be effective on the infants’ health. It is also demonstrated that domestic violence against wo...
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Background Genital prolapse is one of the main health problems in women that affects various aspects of women’s lives. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between pelvic prolapse and female sexual function. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on a random sample of married women (96 patients) referred to two...
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Background Men experiencing infertility encounter numerous problems at the individual, family, and social levels as well as quality of life (QOL). This study was designed to investigate the QOL of men experiencing infertility through a systematic review. Materials and methods This systematic review was conducted without any time limitation (Retrie...
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Background Clarifying the dimensions and characteristics of obstetric telephone triage is important in improving the quality of services in the health system because researchers can evaluate the effectiveness of treatment, care and diagnostic measures in the form of obstetric telephone triage by developing a guideline. Therefore, this study aimed t...
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Promoting self-care can be an effective way to decrease the rate of transmission and expansion of the infection. However, there seem to be different related factors to self-care by gender. This study aims to assess women’s self-care for COVID-19 prevention and some related factors in Tehran-Iran in 2021. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study...
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Background Along with a global increase in the prevalence of infectious and non-communicable diseases, self-care with an emphasis on reproductive health Self-care has received special attention. Given the importance of women’s health, assessment of their self-care status using a valid and reliable tool seems to be necessary to determine the needs f...
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Background Generally, infertile men hide their depression, which can threaten their health and lower their quality of life. Given the role of depression and its impact on people's health, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression in infertile men. Methods This research is a systematic review and met...
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Background: Osteoporosis is a chronic debilitating disease that poses a serious challenge to humanity. Osteoporosis and its related complications impose huge direct costs on the health system. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to critically evaluate the effects of soy isoflavones and phytoestrogens on bone turnover markers in pre- and peri/...
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Context: The number of meta-analyses published about Helicobacter pylori-associated diseases that clinicians must comprehensively know about are scarce. This overview aims to give comprehensive knowledge on the fascinating topic of Helicobacter pylori-associated diseases. Methods: The search strategy was to systematically screen the articles evalua...
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Today, in the modern world, people are often exposed to electromagnetic waves, which can have undesirable effects on cell components that lead to differentiation and abnormalities in cell proliferation, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage, chromosomal abnormalities, cancers, and birth defects. This study aimed to investigate the effect of electromag...
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Background: Women need special care during and after menopause. Due to the emphasis of the World Health Organization on promoting self-care in postmenopausal women, this study aims to analyze the situation and prioritize the self-care needs of postmenopausal women in the Tehran-Iran. Methods: This was a descriptive-analytical study on 486 postme...
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Background: More than half of reproductive-age women experience dysmenorrhea, which can reduce their quality of life. The treatment options for dysmenorrhea are medications and alternative therapies. The tendency to use alternative therapies, such as hypnotherapy has increased. Objectives: This study aimed to carry out a narrative review to evalua...
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Objective Different drugs are used to treat mastalgia, such as danazol and bromocriptine, and both are associated with side effects, due to which most of women and healthcare providers are interested in herbal medicines. Therefore we aim to study the effectiveness of phytoestrogens on the severity of cyclic mastalgia. Methods To carry out the prese...
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Background: Domestic violence against women is a hidden and global epidemic that has many negative effects. The COVID-19 pandemic, quarantine, and staying at home can lead to violent and domestic violence against women. Due to the importance of the subject, the present study was conducted to investigate the coping strategies and resilience of wome...
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Background Fathers’ involvement is crucial for promoting breastfeeding. There are a few studies on the effectiveness of fathers’ educational programs to promote exclusive breastfeeding. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a fathers’ educational program on their support for breastfeeding, mothers’ breastfeeding practice, and exclusive bre...
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Background: Preterm delivery is one of the main causes of newborn mortality, signifying the inequality of conditions in receiving the necessary prenatal care. Objectives: The present systematic review was conducted to investigate the relationship between preterm delivery and socio-structural determinants of health with an emphasis on occupation, ed...
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Background The present study aimed to predict marital satisfaction based on the variables of socioeconomic status (SES) and social support, mediated by mental health, in women of reproductive age using the path analysis model. Methods This descriptive‐analytical study was conducted on 608 women referred to clinics affiliated to Shahid Beheshti Uni...
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Objective: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common metabolic complication during pregnancy. So, a large number of studies have evaluated the usefulness of different screening tests. The aim of this study was focused on the potential of only first-trimester screening used in the prediction of GDM. Materials and Methods: In this system...
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Objective The aim of the present systematic review meta-analysis is to assess the effect of olfactory stimulation on reducing dysmenorrhea. Methods Systematic search was conducted in several databases, such as PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus, to identify relevant research up to October 26, 2019. The identified studies were evaluated ba...
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Introduction: A female adnexal tumor of probable Wolffian origin (FATWO) is a rare type of gynecological tumor that is difficult to diagnose based on laboratory and radiologic studies. Although FATWO is considered a benign tumor, recurrence and metastasis have been reported. Currently, there is no best surgical and surveillance approach for FATWO....
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Introduction: A struma ovarii is a benign monodermal teratoma, composed of mature thyroid tissue. The presentation of this disease with pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome [characterized by ascites, pleural effusions, and elevated cancer antigen-125 (CA-125) levels] may result in an advanced ovarian cancer misdiagnosis. Case Presentation: The patient was a 54-y...
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Purpose Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a newly emerged respiratory illness, which has spread around the world. Pregnant women are exposed to additional pressure due to the indirect adverse effects of this pandemic on their physical and mental health. Since the psychological wellness framework is weak in developing countries, it is likely that ge...
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Background The World Health Organization defines domestic violence against women as a major health problem. Domestic violence is a consequence of a lack of power, empowerment, and gender equality in societies. In recent years, researchers have proposed various interventional approaches involving empowerment to reduce domestic violence against women...
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Background: men’s participation is crucial for promoting of breastfeeding. There are a few studies on the effectiveness of father’s education on the nursery performance. Therefore, this study aims to assess the mothers’ performance following father’s education on breastfeeding. Method: This randomized clinical trial was performed on 76 fathers in t...
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Objectives: In the process of child development, a variety of factors are at play. In this regard, social determinants of health play a determining role in the development and growth of the child. This study aimed to design and test the model for social determinants of health for the development of 36-6o-month-old children in Tehran with the media...
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Background: Obstetrics triage is one of the major concerns of hospitals and health care providers. Satisfaction with the services received is a consequence and an important indicator in the assessment of service quality. However, service providers should frequently assess client satisfaction and use high reliability and validation tools to meet cli...
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Introduction: Choriocarcinoma is a rare neoplasm, which is commonly treated with chemotherapy. However, in some cases, it is managed by surgical intervention to save the patient’s life. Here, we present a rare case of uterine rupture associated with choriocarcinoma in a patient with COVID-19 infection. Case Presentation: We present the case of a 34...
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Vaginal atrophy is one of the most common menopausal complications and is often overlooked. There are various pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches to reduce vaginal atrophy; however, no comprehensive study on a convenient, affordable, inexpensive, and noninvasive treatment with fewer complications has been conducted so far....
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Background: Considering that the obstetricians and pediatricians need to comprehensive information about the obstetric and neonatal effect of COVID-19, this review study was conducted to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on obstetrics and neonatal outcomes. Methods: In this systematic review the international search databases following PubMed, We...
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Aim The present study was designed with the aim to predict Pap smear screening beliefs based on Big Five personality traits. Design The present cross‐sectional study was conducted with 235 women over 18 years of age in Tehran (Iran) in 2018. Methods The data collection tools included the demographic information questionnaire, Pap Smear Belief Que...
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Aim: The purpose of this study was to explain the challenges of the obstetric triage structure. Design: The present qualitative research was conducted with directed content analysis approach on 21 members of the triage team and the key informant using purposeful sampling in 2018. Methods: The method of data collection was semi-structured inter...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new respiratory disease that is spreading widely throughout the world (1). There is no valid information available on pregnant women and their complications. But given previous epidemics (SARS and MERS), as well as mental and physical changes during pregnancy (2), pregnant women are more likely to be exposed. On the oth...
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Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea is considered as one of the main problems in women. This review study aimed to characterize the effect of micronutrients on primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: In this systematic and meta-analysis study, the articles were searched at Cochrane library, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science databases. The searching process was...
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Introduction: Pain in the lower back and pelvic pain are one of the most common problems in pregnancy. Appropriate and low-cost diagnostic and validated measurements are required. Therefore, there is a need for a reliable, valid and responsive measurement tool. Methods: This descriptive study was performed on 135 pregnant women with pelvic pain ref...
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Introduction: Clindamycin is the preferred antimicrobial agent in the treatment of septic abortions. However, the administration of this medication may be associated with side effects. We describe the uncommon case of a patient who developed chest pain and sinus bradycardia following the administration of clindamycin. Case Presentation: A 19-year-o...
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Introduction: There is no consensus on what the bases and criteria are for the dynamic process of maternity triage. Properly performing the maternity triage process requires reliable data to ensure the correct implementation of this process and the identification of existing deficiencies, and find strategies to modify, improve and enhance the qual...
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Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an endocrine disorder with many complications. This syndrome is a growing concern among adolescents around the world, with varying reports of its prevalence in different parts of the world. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents by a systemati...
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Background: Postpartum depression has negative effects on mother, child and family. Regarding the side effects of antidepressants and because of contradictory results on the effects of herbal medicines, the present meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of herbal medicines in treatment of postpartum depression and maternal-infant atta...
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Introduction: Retroperitoneal hematoma are an important factor for hospitalization in patients with trauma and proper treatment is still under discussion and Controversial. We describe a successful case of conservative treatment of huge hematoma after cesarean section. Case presentation: An Iranian 34-year-old multigravida(G4L3) woman with three pr...
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Introduction: Women's screening beliefs play an important role in their performance. Since a short form questionnaire is necessary in the assessment of screening beliefs in Iranian society, this study was conducted with the aim of psychometric evaluation of the Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire (BCSBQ) among Iranian women. Methods: In t...
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Introduction The growing demand for high-quality obstetric care and treatment has led to the advent and development of a field known as obstetric triage. The present review study aimed to examine the development of tools and criteria for obstetric triage services. Methods In this narrative review, two authors searched for related articles using th...
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Background: Cervical cancer has a high prevalence and mortality, while early diagnosis greatly reduces its complications. Therefore, it is important to identify the factors affecting the screening of cervical cancer. Studies have shown that health locus of control plays an important role in beliefs about screening. This study aimed to identify the...
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Background: Female sexual dysfunction in the postpartum period is one of the major health problems of women. The aim of this study was to determine the postpartum sexual dysfunction and its related factors in Iranian women. Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis study, Iranian articles published at PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQ...
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Background: Peer education is one of the most effective strategies for changing behavior in adolescents, which provides the unique learning opportunities for promote health behaviors. The aim of this study was to systematically review the effect of peer education on health promotion of Iranian adolescents. Materials and Methods: In this systematic...
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Background The maternal attitude toward infant feeding is one of the strong predictors of the start and continuation of exclusive breastfeeding. According to the validity and reliability assessment of Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) in many countries, the purpose of this study was to examine psychometric properties of an Iranian version...
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Background Students’ personal characteristics are among the factors influencing the development of their critical thinking. Self-esteem is a normal influencing personality trait. Self-esteem affects all the aspects of individuals’ lives including the way of their thinking and performance. Objectives Therefore, the current study aimed to determine t...
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Background: Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is one of the most common problems during pregnancy. Psychological variables including attitude, belief, cognition, and fear have more effects on risk factors for back pain, compared to biomechanical factors. Moreover, fear and anxiety may be provoked by the prospect of pain, which is associated with higher lev...
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Background: Breast cancer is a great concern for women’s health; early detection can play a key role in reducing associated morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to systematically assess the effectiveness of model-based interventions for breast cancer screening behavior of women. Methods: We searched Scopus, PubMed, Web of Scienc...
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Introduction: Endometrial cancer is the fifth most common cancer in females worldwide. One of the most important risk factors for endometrial cancer is obesity. The relationship between obesity and endometrial cancer is due to the exposure to biological agents produced in the adipose tissue. In general, the presence of lipids is essential for the g...
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Background: Approximately 16 million adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 years and 1 million teenage girls less than 15 years of age become pregnant worldwide annually, and the majority of these pregnancies are unintended. Unwanted adolescent pregnancy coupled with impaired and inadequate physical and mental health can lead to slow progression of the co...
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Background Long-term delivery is an important significant issue which is associated with mortality and fetal and maternal disorders. Based on the previous studies, consumption of dates affects uterine contractions and duration of delivery processes. This study aimed to study the effect of date consumption in late pregnancy on the duration of delive...
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INTRODUCTION Shoulder dystocia is one of the obstetric emergencies that are accompanied to serious risks for mother and fetus. It necessitates making the method of training of shoulder dystocia management more efficient, i.e., better management and giving services with higher quality. Thus, this study was carried out to compare the impact of traini...
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Background: Striae are a common change during pregnancy, leaving striae in various body parts after delivery, which most women find unpleasant. They create a big aesthetic concern for most women. Although striae do not endanger the mother and the fetus, they may cause a desire to scratch the region leading to small wounds, induce stress over beaut...
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Background and purpose: Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the most common causes of maternal deaths worldwide. Most deaths associated with hemorrhage occur due to delay in diagnosis and proper management of bleeding. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of postpartum hemorrhage estimation using artificial blood. Materials and methods: This descr...
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Anxiety increases significantly during labor, especially among nulliparous women. Such anxiety may affect the progress of labor and physiological parameters. The use of essential oils of aromatic plants, or aromatherapy, is a non-invasive procedure that can decrease childbirth anxiety. This study examined the effect of inhalation of the aroma of ge...
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Background & aim: Self-confidence, as one of the key elements of clinical competence, plays an important role in one’s actions and behaviours. Selection of proper instructional methods influences students’ self-confidence. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the effects of web-based training and educational simulation on midwifery students’ self...
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Background and purpose: Labor and specially giving birth is one of the most beautiful moments in the life of any woman. This big event is usually associated with anxiety and stress. The purpose of this study was to compare the inhalation of geranium and orange oil on anxiety during delivery. Materials and methods: In a clinical trial, participants...
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Background and purpose: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the most important cause of maternal death. Improving clinical competence could increase the quality of midwives’ works and decrease maternal death. This study was done to compare the effect of traditional, web based and simulation training on clinical competencies of midwifery students in PPH...