Mojgan Mirghafourvand

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences | TBZMED · Department of Midwifery

Background: Oxidative stress plays an essential role in bone health among postmenopausal women. This study aimed to compare the oxidative stress biomarkers among postmenopausal women aged 50-65 years with normal bone mineral density, osteopenia, and osteoporosis. Methods: In this observational study, 120 women with normal bone mineral density, 8...

Background: Ovarian torsion in infants can be asymptomatic or may present with abdominal mass and malnutrition. It is an uncommon and non-specific condition in children. We report a girl who underwent detorsion and ovariopexy for suspected ovarian torsion after a previous oophorectomy. The role of progesterone therapy is determined in reducing the...

Background: Women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) have more difficulty concerning their physical and psychological health, indicating a need to provide adequate psychosocial and clinical support for these women to minimize the repercussion of this diagnosis on their activities and quality of life. Objective: To determine the predictors...

Purpose: This systematic review investigated the effect of massage on cortisol level in infants. Methods: The search was carried out in electronic databases in June 2021 without time limit. Cochrane guidelines were used to assess the risk of bias. The meta-analysis results were reported as the mean difference with a 95% confidence interval. Heterog...

Abstract Background The childbirth experience is a personal life event that is influenced by physiologic and mental-psychological processes. Due to the prevalence of psychiatric problems after childbirth, it is important to recognize the factors affecting women’s emotional reactions. This study was conducted to define the relationship of childbirth...

Background With high severity and prevalence, pelvic floor disorder is a health issue that women face worldwide. Different demographic-obstetric factors are involved in the emergence of this dysfunction that can have many adverse effects on a woman’s quality of life. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of pelvic floor disorder and i...

Background: Considering the high prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women of reproductive age and the metabolic disorders associated with it, this study was conducted to determine the effects of curcumin on metabolic indices and androgen level (primary outcomes), and menstruation characteristics, and hirsutism (secondary outcomes) i...

Background Urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the most common symptoms during menopause, leading to a decreased quality of life and limited social activities. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and severity of urinary incontinence and associated risk factors in postmenopausal women. Methods It was a cross-sectional study using cluster s...

Background: Urinary incontinence has a significant impact on the psychosocial well-being of postmenopausal women. This study aimed to determine the relationship between urinary incontinence with sexual function and quality of life. Method: It was a cross-sectional study using cluster sampling on 433 postmenopausal women in Tabriz-Iran, 2021-2022...

Sleep disorder is very common during pregnancy. Non-pharmacological treatments are a priority to improve the sleep pattern. This study aimed to determine the efect of cognitive–behavioral counseling with or without Citrus aurantium essential oil on sleep quality (primary outcome) and anxiety and quality of life (secondary outcomes). This randomized...

Background: Disrespect and abuse during childbirth is regarded as harassment of women and a violation of their rights. The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the disrespect and abuse questionnaire in Iranian parturient women. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 265 postpartum women in both...

Increased urinary incontinence is one of the most common changes during menopause. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Nigella sativa L. seed oil on urinary incontinence and quality of life (QoL) (primary outcomes) and sexual function (secondary outcome) in menopausal women. In this triple‐blind randomized controlled trial, 60 women in Ta...

So far, few studies have been conducted to evaluate the effect of sexual activity during menstruation on endometriosis, but due to the potential manifestations and complications of endometriosis; this study aimed to systematically review the published articles on the association between sexual activity during menstruation and endometriosis. This sy...

Background Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common fungal infection of the vaginal area affecting 75% of women at least once in their lifetime. However, there is no clear evidence helping to choose the most effective treatment method to improve the symptoms of VVC. Objective The objective of this study was to compare the effect of using honey w...

Background Endometriosis is one of the most frequent illnesses and is connected with substantial problems, such as pain and reduced social function Objective This study aimed to examine the association between painful endometriosis symptoms and women's quality of life. Methods This research included 169 endometriosis patients. Data was collected...

Background Reducing the burden of death due to infection is an urgent global public health priority. Previous studies have estimated the number of deaths associated with drug-resistant infections and sepsis and found that infections remain a leading cause of death globally. Understanding the global burden of common bacterial pathogens (both suscept...

Background The birth plan is an approach for pregnant women to offering their expectations of labor and birth. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of birth plan on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Methods This study was a randomized controlled clinical trial performed on 106 pregnant women, 32–36 weeks of pregnancy, referring to...

Objective: To determine the status of self-care performance of pregnant women in the prevention of COVID-19 disease and its relationship with perceived stress during the epidemic period of this disease. Method: This cross-sectional study was performed on 228 pregnant women who referred to the health centers in Tabriz, Iran, for prenatal care. They...

Purpose Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can disrupt women’s work process, social activities and interpersonal communication and lead to a lower quality of life (QOL). This study aims to determine the effectiveness of happiness training based on Fordyce’s theory on QOL and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) in women with PMS. Design/meth...

Background Given the possible effect of maternal anxiety on the severity of colic pain in infants, this study aimed to investigate the effects of behavioral therapy counseling on infantile colic (primary outcome), maternal anxiety, and mother-infant attachment (secondary outcomes) in anxious mothers with colicky infants. Method This randomized con...

Background Prediction of preterm birth is still a challenge due to its multiple etiologies. This prospective cohort study aimed to determine the technology-free predictors of preterm birth in singleton women with threatened preterm labor. Methods This prospective cohort study was performed on 371 singleton women with gestational age of 23+ 6 to 36...

Introduction: Mindfulness is an effective method for empowering women to cope with menopausal changes. This study aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness training on stress and sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Materials and methods: English (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINHAL) and Persian (SID...

Aim: Designing, executing and testing a training intervention based on enhanced concepts of salutogenesis theory for managing fear of childbirth and choice of delivery method among nulliparous women. Design: A Sequential-Exploratory Mixed Methods Research. Methods: In the first phase (qualitative approach), the determinants of childbirth fear amo...

Introduction Milk donation is allowed in Islam and considered a virtue, though according to Islam Sharia, feeding donated milk of other mothers leads to kinship between infants, complicating milk donation programs in Islamic countries. This study aimed to determine the knowledge and attitude of Iranian Muslim mothers regarding milk donation and mil...

Background: Girls need special care regarding menstrual hygiene because of early pubertal development and related problems. The researchers aimed to explore the knowledge about the role of the mother-daughter relationship in menstrual hygiene among young teens. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted (February-April 2020) among 190 elderly y...

As today’s medical sciences students have a crucial role in offering consultation on smoking and its effects, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of cigarette smoking among … medical sciences students and its relationship with mental health. In this cross-sectional study, 542 … medical sciences students were randomly selected from the stud...

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on stress and anxiety (primary outcomes) and self-esteem and depression (secondary outcomes) in women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). This randomized controlled trial was performed on 50 women known with POI in Tabriz, Iran, in 2021. Participants wer...

Background Gestational diabetes is one of the most common metabolic disorders during pregnancy. Some studies have reported the effect of vitamin D deficiency on the incidence of this disorder. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of vitamin D supplementation on fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels, fasting blood ins...

Objectives: To assess the efect of internet‑based counselling with a cognitive‑behavioural approach on symptom severity of women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and their quality of life during the perimenstrual and late follicular phases of the menstrual cycle. Moreover, the PMS‑related disability and attitude toward menstruation were investigate...

Background: In addition to mothers, fathers may find the perinatal period difficult and complicated and experience a wide variety of emotions such as fear, anxiety, and depression. These emotional changes can adversely affect a father’s relationships with his infant and wife. Although most of the mental health problems experienced by fathers have g...

Background The global spread of coronavirus has caused many physical and mental health problems throughout the world. Depression and anxiety are among the issues that people are experiencing abundantly, along with other mental health disorders, during this period. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches that is effective on improv...

Background The prevalence of cesarean birth in Iran is very high. Having a negative childbirth experience is one of the reasons that primiparous women provide to prefer caesarean birth over a vaginal birth. This study is aimed to understand women’s perspective on what determines a positive or negative birth experience for them. Methods This qualit...

Vaginitis is a common problem in women. Candida albicans is responsible for more than 85% of vaginal fungal infections. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of probiotic and fluconazole on the treatment and recurrence of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). This triple-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted on 80 married women, ag...

Introduction: The negative experience of childbirth has many consequences for the mother and the baby. This study analyzed the relationship of childbirth experience with mother-infant bonding and the child's growth and development. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the participants were 216 eligible women selected from all healt...

BACKGROUND Perceived control and support can contribute to a positive childbirth experience. However, most studies have not differentiated between perceived internal and external control. OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to assess primiparous women’s perceived internal control, external control, and support, including family and professional supp...

Background & Aim: Child marriage is a violation of human rights and children's rights. Since most of these marriages take place without the informed consent of children, and parents are the final decision makers. Therefore, the mothers’ attitude towards the marriage of girls can have an undeniable effect on the early marriage of their daughters. Th...

Background Intranasal oxytocin can be used as a promising moiety for the treatment of sexual disorders. Objective This study was carried out to systematically review the effect of intranasal oxytocin on sexual function in men and women. Methods We systematically searched databases (e.g., Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials Library, MED...

PurposeIn this systematic review and meta-analysis, we investigated the effect and side effects of Citrullus colocynthis on glycemic factors and lipid profile in diabetic patients.Methods We systematically searched English and Persian databases from inception till August 2021 using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). Two authors independently extracte...

Introduction Meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) may increase maternal and neonatal complications. The favorable mode of delivery is controversial in women with MSAF. This study aimed to compare umbilical cord arterial blood gas (ABG) and neonatal outcomes in deliveries complicated by meconium and clear amniotic fluid during the active phase of...

Objective Sleep disorders are common during prenatal and postpartum periods which can be associated with physical and psychological maternal and neonatal outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale.Methods In this study, 280 women who had given birth two to fo...

Background. Obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI) occurs as a result of excessive stretching of the baby's neck and an increase in cervical and shoulder angle during the second stage of labor. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, electrophysiological panel, and motor outcome of cervical paralysis in East Azerbaijan province, Iran durin...

The current cross-sectional study analyzed the relationship between childbirth experience and sexual function and sleep quality among women 4 to 5 months postpartum (N = 216). Data were collected using a sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics questionnaire, and the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire-2, Female Sexual Function Index, and Pos...

Abstract Background The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus [GDM] and of its most important predisposing factor, i.e. overweight and obesity, have increased dramatically over the past 20 years. Therefore, the aim of this study was to systematically review the articles on the effect of myo-inositol supplementation on the prevention of GDM in...

Background Fear of childbirth is an anxiety associated with childbirth, which manifests itself in physical and concentration problems. It is often associated with requesting a cesarean section, and it is prevalent in nulliparous women. This is a study aimed to summarize the published research on the factors for fear of childbirth in nulliparous wom...

Background Since mothers are more inclined toward non-pharmacological labor pain management methods, this study aimed to compare the effect of interferential electrical stimulation (IES) and Swedish massage (SM) on labor pain and childbirth experience (primary outcomes) and childbirth satisfaction, duration of active phase and side effects (seconda...

Due to the widespread use of herbal medicine and evidence pointing to the health benefits of saffron supplementation, this review was performed to evaluate the effects of saffron supplementation on glycemic parameters and lipid profiles based on previous reviews. Relevant articles were retrieved from various databases, which included PubMed, Scopus...

Background: Donated milk is the best choice for infants who cannot receive breast milk from their mothers. Researchers in this study evaluated the knowledge and attitude of healthcare providers regarding milk-donation and examined their socio-demographic predictors in Tabriz-Iran, 2021. Methods: In this cross-sectional analytic study, the total...

Background & aims Symptoms associated with menopause could be a public health issue in the world, characterized by a permanent cessation of menstruation due to lack of ovarian follicular activity 12 months after menopause. It leads to mood swings, sleep disturbances and hot flashes. Modification of lifestyle and proper nutrition program are involv...

Aims of the Study. Reducing estrogen levels due to menopause activates oxidative and inflammatory processes, which causes symptoms of menopause, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. As a suggestion, potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents such as curcumin and vitamin E could be used as an effective alternative treatment due to parsimony, sui...

This study assessed the effect of dexamethasone on labour induction, Bishop Score, mean intervals from induction of labour to the active phase and delivery, duration of first and second stages of labour and caesarean section frequency. A search was carried out in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Ovid, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, Google Scholar and...

Background Reflexology is a non-invasive, inexpensive, and simple technique that can be employed for pregnant women. Objective This study aimed to determine the effects of reflexology on anxiety during labor (primary outcome) and its side effects (secondary outcome). Methods In this systematic review, the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Google Scholar,...

Background and Purpose: Violence against reproductive age women harms other health prioritiesو such as family planning and maternal health. This study aimed to identify the determinants of violence among reproductive age women. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 182 married women, 15-49 years old in Sarab City, Ir...

Purpose To determine whether oral probiotic administration (1.5 × 10⁹ CFU/g Lacticaseibacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei) to breastfeeding mothers or to their very low birth weight (VLBW) infants reduces total serum bilirubin (TSB) level and increases weight gain of the infants. Methods In this double-blind trial, breastfeeding mothers and their...

Background Prediction of preterm birth is still a challenge due to its multiple pathologies. This prospective cohort study aimed to determine the technology-free predictors of preterm birth in singleton women with threatened preterm labor. Methods This prospective cohort study was performed on 371 singleton women with gestational age of 23+ 6 to 3...

Background Fatigue is a common problem in pregnancy and is associated with negative outcomes. Objective This study aimed to determine the predictors of fatigue in pregnant women. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 150 pregnant women with a gestational age of 12-18 weeks visiting the healthcare centers in Mahabad-Iran, 2021. Fatig...

Objective To examine the effects of massage on childbirth satisfaction in women with a healthy single fetus. Methods In this systematic review and meta-analysis, databases in English and Persian (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of science, SID, Magiran) were systematically searched until April 28, 2022. The risk of bi...

Background: Poor sleep quality is a common problem in the general population that affects the quality of life of individuals. Aim: This systematic review aimed to determine the effect of vitamin D on sleep quality (primary outcome) and side effects (secondary outcome). Methods: A systematic search was performed using Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embas...

This study aimed to develop and validate a labor induction nomogram for nulliparous and multiparous women who were 38 weeks pregnant or more and had their labor induced by an unfavorable cervix. This prospective study was conducted on 300 individuals (200 for nomogram development and 100 for nomogram validation). Height, body mass index at delivery...

In this prospective cohort study, we aimed to investigate external validity of the Allouche’s nomogram to predict preterm birth in symptomatic women in Iran. We employed six variables of cervical length, uterine contractions, rupture of membranes, vaginal bleeding, gestational age, and multiple pregnancy to draw the nomograms. These variables were...

Endometriosis is one of the leading gynecological disorders in reproductive ages. About two-thirds of women with endometriosis experience chronic pelvic pain. There are different methods for the assessment of pain in endometriosis. One of these questionnaires is endometriosis painful symptoms-4 dimensions (ENDOPAIN-4D) questionnaire, which has not...

Background: Numerous factors play a role in maternal identity formation and function. Recognizing the aspects related to adaptation to the mother role can effectively provide a solution to help mothers construct maternal roles. Consequently, this study aimed to determine the predictors of adaptation to the maternal role in Iranian women. Methods:...

Background: An episiotomy is a common midwifery surgery that may cause severe pain and discomfort for mothers. Iran is a country with an abundant source of medicinal plants. This study hence aimed to investigate the effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract ointment on the inflammation, pain, and recovery of an episiotomy incision in order to...

This systematic review was conducted to investigate the effects of vitamin E and omega-3 used alone and in combination on the frequency and intensity of hot flushes (primary outcomes) and adverse effects (secondary outcome) in menopausal women. English and Persian databases were searched until March 18, 2021. The quality of the published papers was...

Abstract Background Maternal health literacy is defined as the acquisition of required cognitive and social skills to enable women to access, understand, appraise, and use the information needed to maintain and enhance their health conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) proposes health literacy and women empowerment as two pivotal componen...

Background: Given the possible effect of maternal anxiety on the severity of colic pain in infants, this study aimed to investigate the effects of behavioral therapy counseling on infantile colic (primary outcome), maternal anxiety, and mother-infant attachment (secondary outcomes) in anxious mothers with colicky infants. Method: In this randomized...

Introduction: Despite the known beneficial effects of exercise, most pregnant women do not exercise regularly. Most studies on exercise have been conducted on supervised exercise and there is limited evidence regarding the adherence and effect of other exercise programs on pregnancy outcomes. Therefore, we aimed to investigate adherence to a face-...

The current study aimed to determine the relationship of self-esteem with attitudes toward motherhood and pregnancy and body image in Iranian pregnant women. This cross-sectional study included 228 women from Tabriz, Iran. A cluster random sampling method was used. Instruments were the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Scale of Attitudes Toward Motherho...

Background: Genital self-image could express an individual's attitudes towards her feelings-thoughts and changes in her behavior in a variety of conditions positively or negatively. This study aimed to determine the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics with the genital self-image in women referred to Health Care Centers. Methods:...

Background There is generally a strong link between smoking, more particularly, passive smoking, and the occurrence of various illnesses and health-related disorders. Also, there is a globally recognized epidemiological link between smoking and Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, the current data on passive smoking are contradictory. Thus, this pape...

Background There is no comprehensive guideline for respectful maternity care (RMC) promotion in Iran. This study aimed to design a RMC guideline based on a multiphase study. Methods In this multiphase mixed-methods study, recommendations were made for RMC promotion through the data obtained from Phase I (i.e., the quantitative section with a cross...

Background & aim: The prevalence of anxiety and fear of childbirth (FOC) during pregnancy is high. This study aimed to measure the effect of group counseling with Beck′s cognitive therapy on anxiety and FOC in primiparous women.Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 68 primiparous women who referred to the health centers of Arda...

Abstract Background Adolescent pregnancy is an important public health problem and a socio-economic challenge in diverse societies. As a tremendously important problem, this issue has caused major concerns, as it exposes adolescent girls to social isolation and physical and psychological harm. So, this study aimed to determine the knowledge and att...

This study aimed to investigate the effects of prebiotics on metabolic indices and menopausal symptoms. This triple-blind randomised controlled trial was conducted on 60 menopausal women. The participants were assigned to two groups based on block randomisation. Over 6 weeks, the experimental group received 100 g of prebiotic-rich yogurt daily afte...