Fatemeh Mohammadzadeh

• Professor (Assistant) at Gonabad University of Medical Sciences

The presence of a known labor companion was shown to improve childbirth satisfaction. However, a companion’s anxiety might affect the satisfaction of laboring women. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the anxiety of labor companions and childbirth satisfaction among laboring women. This cross-sectional study was conduc...

Introduction Besides physiological conditions caused by menopause, the quality of life of women in the transition to menopause is affected by other factors, including attitudes toward menopause and empowerment. Although some studies have evaluated the effect of these factors on quality of life, few studies have included all the factors in one study...

Objective(s): Menopause exposes women to extensive changes and negatively affects women's daily activities, quality of life, and marital satisfaction. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of couple communication skills training using multimedia on the severity of menopausal symptoms, quality of life, and marital sati...

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the expression of deep feelings about labor experiences in a virtual group of peers on the rate of postpartum depression. Methods This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 154 women who had given birth at a public hospital in Birjand city, in the North East of Iran, between May and October 2019. The par...

Background: Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) refers to signs and symptoms caused by estrogen deficiency in the genitourinary system. Given the importance of GSM in women's health during menopause, the present study was designed to determine its prevalence and predict factors for postmenopausal women in Gonabad City. Methods: This cross-sec...

Introduction Adolescence is a critical period for health, as conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can affect long-term outcomes, including diabetes and other non-communicable diseases in adulthood. This study evaluated the effects of Nigella sativa L. extract on glycemia among adolescents with PCOS. Materials and methods This seconda...

Maternal care and family functioning are major factors in controlling childhood disorders. The present study aimed to compare the quality of maternal care and family functioning in single-parent versus biparental families with preschool children. The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 213 single-mother (divorced or widowed) and biparent...

Background:Self-care during pregnancy requires special attention, particularly among women aged 35 and above. This study aimed to determine the impact of an educational intervention based on the Orem theory on self-care, worry, and health practices among pregnant women aged 35 and older referred to comprehensive health service centers in Gonabad Co...

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has created many concerns in most countries. Nurses are among healthcare workers who are largely engaged in providing care to COVID-19 patients, which makes nurses prone to disease-related worries and stresses. Thus, it is essential to identify the factors which may alleviate their stress and anxiety...

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive age and the most common cause of infertility due to anovulation. PCOS in adolescents is concerning. Nigella sativa is effective in improving gonadotropins and sex hormones. The current study was designed to investigate the effect of Nigella sativa supp...

Background: The recent novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has underlined the importance of risk score models in public health emergencies. This study aimed to develop a risk prediction score to identify high-risk hospitalized patients for disease progression on admission. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 171 COVID-19...

Objectives: This study describes translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Attitude Towards Menopause (ATM) scale in Persian. Methods: A standard process was followed for translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the ATM scale into Persian. The content validity index and content validity ratio were used to measure content...

Abstract Background Oocyte donation is a complex and multifaceted behavior in women. Due to the acute deficiency of donated oocytes, it is necessary to identify the factors affecting the desire to donate. Planned behavior theory is a suitable model for explaining and predicting behavior in many behavioral domains. The aim of this study was to predi...

Introduction Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal dysbiosis among women of reproductive age. Micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamin D deficiency, can increase the risk of BV. The findings of previous studies regarding the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and BV were conflicting. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate...

Background: This study aimed to determine pregnant women’s knowledge about COVID-19 and their anxiety and fear of the unknown. Methods: This online cross-sectional study was conducted in March and April 2020 on Iranian pregnant women visiting comprehensive healthcare centers affiliated with the Gonabad University of Medical Sciences. Participants w...

Objective: Vitamin E and acupressure are 2 complementary and alternative therapies recommended for primary dysmenorrhea (PD). This study assessed the effect of acupressure at Spleen-10 (SP-10), compared to vitamin E on the pain severity of primary dysmenorrhea (PD). Materials and methods: A quasiexperimental study was conducted on 70 eligible yo...

Introduction Health locus of control is recognized as a factor affecting the development and promotion of health behaviors. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between health locus of control and health behaviors. Methods This systematic review was conducted by searching several databases including PubMed, Science Direct, Web o...

Background: Social distancing is a key behavior to minimize Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections. Since the change of behavior is the only way to prevent this pandemic, this study aimed to predict the social distancing behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic using protection motivation theory (PMT). Methods: This cross-sectional study w...

There are few scoring systems within the clinical setting for early figuring out high-risk COVID-19 patients for severe illness and negative consequences. The present study aimed to create a risk prediction score that could identify patients whose disease is probably to progress at the time of hospitalization. From April to June 2021, 171 confirmed...

Background Delayed gastric emptying is a prevalent problem in intensive care unit (ICU) patients on mechanical ventilation receiving enteral nutrition. This study was aimed to assess the effect of peppermint essential oil (Supermint drops) on gastric emptying in these patients. Methods In this clinical trial study, 60 mechanically ventilated ICU p...

Objective: The coronavirus 2019 (COVID -19) pandemic had great psychological impact on COVID-19 patients and their families. Relatives of the deceased COVID-19 patients are at risk for complicated grief. Healthcare providers (HCPs) should be able to identify complicated grief cases. The aim of this study was to assess HCP knowledge regarding compli...

Background The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exposed nurses, who are a very important group involved in the care of these patients, to many stresses that may affect their quality of life. This study aimed to determine the relationship between COVID-19 anxiety and the quality of life among Iranian nurses. Method This online cross...

Background: Adherence to social distancing recommendations provided by health authorities plays an important role in the prevention and control of COVID-19 transmission, regarding the lack of effective drug therapies. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the relationship between socio-demographic factors and adherence to social distancing recom...

Life satisfaction can both affect and be affected by occupational factors in military personnel. Perceived stress is considered an important predictor of life satisfaction. The objective of this study is to evaluate the direct and indirect effects of perceived stress on life satisfaction and the mediating role of depression, anxiety, and sleep qual...

Background: The rapid spread of COVID-19 and the time needed to develop a vaccine or definitive treatment for the disease have caused great anxiety in communities, especially in pregnant women whose high levels of distress may have short and/or long-term maternal and fetal consequence. This study was conducted to investigate the relationship betwee...

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has developed into a severe public health concern. The present study was aimed to evaluate the related preventive behaviors to COVID-19, and associated factors among Iranians based on the constructs of the Health Belief Model (HBM). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March an...

Aims: The emergence of COVID-19 disease has created significant stress and anxiety for health care workers. This study aimed to investigate the stressors and coping strategies in the staff of Allameh Bohlool Hospital in Gonabad City, Iran, during the outbreak of the COVID-19 disease. Methods & Materials: This cross-sectional study was performed on...

Background: The promotion of vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) is the best method for the reduction of repeated cesarean sections. Nonetheless, the decisional conflict which often results from inadequate patient involvement in decision making, may lead to delayed decision making and regret about the choices that were made. The present st...

Background and purpose: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the new corona virus. The aim of this study was to determine the predictors of COVID-19 prevention behaviors in an Iranian population based on the health belief model. Materials and methods: This descriptive analytical (cross-sectional) study was performe...

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is a global health problem. It is necessary to provide evidence on its unprecedented psychological effects to develop effective psychological interventions. The current study aims to determine the anxiety severity level, coping strategies, and influencing factors in response to the COVID...

Background: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common disorder in infertile people. The aim of this study was the identification of associated risk factors for the severity of GAD in infertile people using an ordinal model with a flexible link function. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 1146 individuals with...

Background and aims Many individuals with lower limb loss report concerns about other musculoskeletal symptoms resulting from amputation. The objective of this study was to assess chronic musculoskeletal pain in Iranian veterans with unilateral below-knee amputation. Methods The participants agreed to take part in a health needs assessment and wer...

Background: Tumor stage is one of the most reliable prognostic factors in the clinical characterization of colorectal cancer. The identification of genes associated with tumor staging may facilitate the personalized molecular diagnosis and treatment along with better risk stratification in colorectal cancer. Objectives: The study aimed to identify...

Propose- CatSper protein channels are responsible for the entry of Ca2+ into sperm cells. These proteins play an important role in motility and male fertility. So it is important to find out whether or not environmental factors, such as gamma radiation, have an effect on the expression of Catsper genes. In this study, we investigated the effects of...

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a group-based educational training on the self-efficacy and self-acceptance of Iranian menopausal women using the PRECEDE–PROCEED model. This Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) was conducted on 80 menopausal women in the age range of 47–55 years residing in the northeast of Iran. The participants were...

This study was designed to investigate the effect of the administration of cadmium and nickel on the histology of the testes, sperm parameters, and the expression of CatSper 1 and CatSper 2 genes in adult male mice. Despite the vital role of CatSper genes in male fertility, very little is known about the factors that regulate their expression. Thir...

Breast engorgement affects lactation. The present study was conducted to determine the effect of hollyhock combined with warm and cold compresses on improving breast engorgement in lactating women. Participants included 40 women with breast engorgement divided into intervention and control groups, with participants in both groups being applied rout...

Background: Formaldehyde is widely used for industrial applications. Renal injury is an adverse effect associated with formaldehyde. Few studies have explored the potential benefits of protective factors on formaldehyde induced renal toxicity. This study evaluated the dose dependent effects of sodium selenite on the biochemical and histopathologica...

Most women do not have a positive self-concept and impression about themselves during pregnancy because they become less active and gain more weight. Self-concept significantly contributes to individuals' mental health. This controlled trial was performed to assess the effect of an intervention based on the Roy's adaptation model on self-concept am...

Most women do not have a positive self-concept and impression about themselves during pregnancy because they become less active and gain more weight. Self-concept significantly contributes to individuals' mental health. This controlled trial was performed to assess the effect of an intervention based on the Roy's adaptation model on self-concept am...

Introduction: Lead is one the heavy metals that cause negative effects on the body systems. However, there is little data about the effect of antioxidants on kidney damage induced by the lead. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of different doses of manganese on biochemical and histopathological parameters of kidney...

Background and Aims: Formaldehyde, a colorless aldehyde with pungent odor, has negative effects on systems of the body. Considering, there are a little data about protective substances against kidney damage induced by formaldehyde, the aim of the present study was to examine the effects of different doses of N-acetyl cysteine on biochemical and his...

Abstract Background: In pregnancy period, mothers experience many changes psychologically. Self-concept as one of the factors affecting the mental states, in present cares of pregnancy becomes less than attention. Present study was implemented in order to the effect of intervention this model on personal selfconcept in primi gravida women. Materia...

Background and Aim: Formaldehyde is an air contaminant which has wide applications in industry and medicine and its destructive effects have been reported on the body systems. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of different doses of onion extract on biochemical parameters and histopathology of mice kidneys exposed to formaldehyd...

Background & objectives: Use of psychology in working environment (e.g. nurses) along with accurate scientific findings in this field can reduce employees' occupational diseases and promote their occupational performance. This study investigates the relationships between personality traits, demographic factors and job stress in workplace. Methods:...

Background: Chronic pain has been estimated to affect between 2% - 40% of the adult population and its prevalence is increasing. Objectives: This study aimed to provide epidemiological data of chronic pain and associated factors in Tehran, capital of Iran. Patients and Method: We analyzed the data of 23457 people, from the Urban HEART-2 (health e...

Background and Aims: Positive psychology introduce mental health as a positive psychological functioning and represent it as wellbeing psychology and having positive characteristics such as self-esteem, positive social relationships, and life satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychological wellbeing of postmenopausal w...

Background: Lead is known to be a highly toxic heavy metal. There are a limited number of studies investigating the effects of antioxidants on lead-induced kidney damage. Statins are widely used drugs for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia, but they also have other pleiotropic effects. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of differ...

Abstract Introduction: Complications of brain damage are one of very important issue and a potential barrier to the optimal recovery of these patients. Hospital based training of family caregivers have not been able to solve the various problems of the patients and their families. The goal of this research is to determine the effect of empoweri...

Background and Aim: Methamphetamine causes damage in different body organs. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of methamphetamine on morphometric changes and biochemical parameters in kidney of adult mice. Material and Methods: In this experimental study, 56 mice were randomly divided into 7 groups: control and 6 experimental gro...

Abstract Aims: Due to their work type, the bakery workers undergo musculoskeletal disorders caused by the ergonomics factors. The aim of this study was to study the risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in the bakery. Instrument & Methods:In the cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study, 28 bakeries of Gonabad were studied in 2015. The bak...

Gastric cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide. This reason motivated us to investigate and introduce gastric cancer risk factors utilizing statistical methods. The aim of this study was to identify the most important factors influencing the mortality of patients who suffer from gastric cancer disease and to introduce a classification ap...

Background: This study aims to identify high-risk patient groups for bleeding after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 205 patients (143 males, 62 females; mean age 59.7 +/- 10.1 years; range, 28 to 83 years) undergoing CABG surgery between June 2001 and August 2008 at Jamaran Heart Hospital, Tehran,...

Background & Objectives: Chronic pain is one of main public and individual health problems and its epidemiological understanding needs reliable estimates of prevalence. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of chronic pain in all 368 neighborhoods of Tehran using small area estimation method. Methods: The pain section from the s...