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Papers by Farideh Bastani
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 2010
The preconception period is an ideal opportunity to optimize women's health. This study of wo... more The preconception period is an ideal opportunity to optimize women's health. This study of women attending premarital clinics in the Islamic Republic of Iran aimed to evaluate the impact of a health education workshop on their health locus of control and self-efficacy in physical activity. The design was a randomized controlled trial with a questionnaire before and after the intervention. At post-intervention, there were significant increases in scores of internal health locus of control and self-efficacy in the experimental group (n = 109) compared to the control group (n = 101). It was concluded that a short-term health education may empower women to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of progressive neurological disabi... more Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of progressive neurological disability. The prevalence of MS is much more common in women than men. The women are exposed to a variety of symptoms including fatigue. Acupressure is a noninvasive procedure that can be used to control symptoms including fatigue. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of acupressure on fatigue in women with multiple sclerosis.
Abstract: Introduction: premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorders in women at rep... more Abstract: Introduction: premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorders in women at reproductive age. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and severity of this syndrome and its' associated signs and symptoms. Material & method: Five hundred undergraduate students at Iran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Nursing-Midwifery and ManagementInformation schools were included in the study. They were asked to complete the premenstrual daily symptom diary for two months. Premenstrual syndrome was confirmed according to American Psychiatric Association criteria and its severity was calculated for each sign. Results: out of 500 students 255 (about 50%) completed and returned the premenstrual daily symptom diary forms .Out of the 255 students 200 (78.43%) were suffering FROM some degree of PMS (62% mild, 36% moderate, and 2% severe). Mood symptoms in 24% and the behavioral symptoms in 3% of them considered to be severe. None suffered from severe phys...
Iran Journal of Nursing
Background & Aims: Diabetes is a chronic, lifelong disease that could occur at any age. The incid... more Background & Aims: Diabetes is a chronic, lifelong disease that could occur at any age. The incidence of type II diabetes increases with age. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the prevalence of type II diabetes is higher among the elderly compared to other age groups. Type II diabetes is associated with various complications and may lead to several physical and mental problems in the elderly. Loneliness is one of the psychological complications in the elderly with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Loneliness is a unique psychological structure, which is characterized by feeling unhappy due to the lack or reduction of the expected interpersonal relationships. Loneliness is an important indicator of psychological health, with a twoway relationship with diabetes as it is also an important factor in the treatment of these patients. Loneliness in the elderly could lead to chronic diseases such as cardiac disorders, hypertension, stroke, obesity, diabetes, lung diseases, and even death. Identifying the psychological issues associated with diabetes is prioritized in health care. The present study aimed to assess loneliness and the contributing factors in the elderly with type II diabetes in order to determine the significant factors that may be associated with loneliness. Examining the state of loneliness as a psychological component in the elderly with diabetes could lay the groundwork for nursing interventions and improving healthcare resources for these patients. Materials & Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on 257 elderlies diagnosed with insulin-dependent type II diabetes referring to the comprehensive health centers of the elderly affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences during October-December, 2019. The participants were selected via continuous sampling. The inclusion criteria were consent to participate, age of 60 years or more, no cognitive impairment (minimum score of 7 out of 10 in cognitive impairment test), ability to communicate, no known mental illnesses (based on the medical records statement of the patient), and definitive diagnosis of insulindependent diabetes (based on medical record). Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire consisting of data on age, gender, marital status, occupation status, education level, insurance status, type of insurance, housing state, having a companion/support in life, the most important needs in life, and living with others. In addition, we used the abbreviated mental test (AMT), which is a short cognitive test for the cognitive assessment of the elderly. AMT consists of 10 items, with scores ≤7 indicating the presence of a cognitive disorder (maximum score: 10). Another tool was the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) questionnaire, which was developed by Russell et al. in 1980 and has 20 four-response items, 10 negative statements, and 10 positive statements. This scale is used to measure the degree of loneliness. In the present study, the revised version of the loneliness questionnaire was used, and the content validity was confirmed by two faculty members. In addition, the reliability was confirmed at the Cronbach's alpha of 0.9. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 16 using descriptive statistics, including absolute frequency distribution and frequency percentage for qualitative variables and mean and standard deviation for quantitative variables, to
Background & Aim : Mother-infant separation is one of the main causes of sleep-wake states disord... more Background & Aim : Mother-infant separation is one of the main causes of sleep-wake states disorders in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The current study was conducted to investigate the effect of in-arms-holding by mothers on sleep-wake states disorders of preterm neonates. Methods & Materials : In a pilot study, through a semi-experimental pretest-posttest method, 35 preterm neonates with gestational age between 32 and 37 weeks and their mothers were selected from NICU of Valiasr Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Data collection process was carried out using the behavioral states scale of Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program. Sleep-wake states data were collected in three phases: 20 min before intervention, 70 min of intervention (mother holding), and 20 min after intervention. The collected data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance (RM ANOVA) and Bonferroni test in the SPSS for Windows 17.0. Results : About 57% of neonates were male. T...
Iranian Journal of Ageing, 2010
Iranian Journal of Nursing Research, 2019
1 MSc, Graduate student of Geriatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of... more 1 MSc, Graduate student of Geriatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2 Faculty Member of Department of Geriatric Nursing and Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran * Corresponding author: Farideh Bastani, Faculty Member of Department of Geriatric Nursing and Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. E-mail: bastani.f@iums.ac.ir
Complementary Medicine Journal of Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, 2012
Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of dead and a major health prior... more Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of dead and a major health priority among women. It has influence on physical, mental and social aspects of health and individual's perception of wellbeing. This study aimed to investigate the general health and related factors in women with CAD. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 200 women with a diagnosis of CAD who were referred to Shahid Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical & Research Center (Tehran) were selected through convenience sampling method. The data were collected using General Health Questionnaire (GHQ- 12). Results: The mean (SD) score of the general health was5.85±3.32(range: 0-12). 72.5 of patients (n=145) hadunfavorable general health. The women with lower educational level (P=0.004) andeconomical status (P<0.001) had higher scores of GHQ. There was no significant relationship between general health and age, marital status, occupational situation, duration of disease an...
Background & Aims: Diabetes is a chronic, lifelong disease that could occur at any age. The incid... more Background & Aims: Diabetes is a chronic, lifelong disease that could occur at any age. The incidence of type II diabetes increases with age. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the prevalence of type II diabetes is higher among the elderly compared to other age groups. Type II diabetes is associated with various complications and may lead to several physical and mental problems in the elderly. Loneliness is one of the psychological complications in the elderly with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Loneliness is a unique psychological structure, which is characterized by feeling unhappy due to the lack or reduction of the expected interpersonal relationships. Loneliness is an important indicator of psychological health, with a twoway relationship with diabetes as it is also an important factor in the treatment of these patients. Loneliness in the elderly could lead to chronic diseases such as cardiac disorders, hypertension, stroke, obesity, diabetes, lung di...
Iran Journal of Nursing, 2021
Background & Aims: The world's population is ageing, and the elderly constitute large number ... more Background & Aims: The world's population is ageing, and the elderly constitute large number of the world's population. With ageing, the health status undergoes certain changes, and the risk of developing chronic diseases and disabilities increases in the final years of life. Given the increased index of life expectancy and the subsequent increase in the number of the elderlies in the world, the number of diabetic patients in this population also increases. Diabetes is an important health issue and a common physical illness, which causes numerous complications in old age. Type II diabetes has no definite diagnosis and requires long-term care and proper selfmanagement. Since diabetes has no definite treatment, the early identification of the suspected cases could prevent and delay the associated complications through proper self-management. The self-management of diabetes is complex and may go beyond blood sugar control, requiring the balancing of multiple metabolic and lifes...
Iran Journal of Nursing, 2011
Backgrounfd & Aim: Maternal exclusive breast feeding for the first 6 months of newborn's life... more Backgrounfd & Aim: Maternal exclusive breast feeding for the first 6 months of newborn's life has been recommended by World Health Organization. Recently, a high incidence of breast feeding discontinuation has been reported in Iran. Accordingly this study was done with the aim of determining the factors associated with discontinuation of exclusive breast feeding by first time mothers. Material & Methods: It was a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The study sample (n=331) was selected by conveniece sampling among first time mothers admitted to Shahid Akbar Abadi hospital. Data was collected by questionnaire and a check list. The condition of exclusive breast feeding was followed by phone after delivery. The data was analyzed using SPSS-PC (v.12). Results: Exclusive breast feeding was observed in 52.6% of the sample. The reasons for discontinuation of exclusive breast feeding included maternal factors (low breast feeding self efficacy, mothers' perception of inadequacy of...
Iran Journal of Nursing, 2009
Background and Aim: Mood changes and high perceived stress, as the main controversial side effect... more Background and Aim: Mood changes and high perceived stress, as the main controversial side effects of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) may weaken women’s desire for using these pills, thereby, increasing the occurrence of unwanted pregnancies which imposes financial and emotional costs to the families and society. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of oral contraceptive pill on mood and perceived stress in women referred to family planning clinics. Method and Material: This study with an experimental one group pretest-posttest design was conducted on forty six married women who were recruited with continuous sampling method. They were eligible candidates to use OCP with no previous experiences of hormonal contraceptive use for at least one year. Mood state and perceived stress were measured by the validated instruments of positive affect negative affect scale (PANAS) and perceived stress scale (PSS). The level of mood and perceived stress scores were compared before ...
Background: Fear of falling is common amongst older adults, especially those who live in nursing ... more Background: Fear of falling is common amongst older adults, especially those who live in nursing homes. This study aimed to determinate factors associated with fear of falling and functional independence in older adults living in nursing homes. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using a convenience sampling method to enroll 200 older adults living in nursing homes from 25 senior centers in Tehran (districts 1 and 2) between September 2015 and November 2015. Main outcome measurement instruments were the 16item falls efficacy scale international (FES-I, Persian version) and 11-item Barthel index (BI) functional independence measure. In this study, variables were analyzed using Student t test and ANOVA. The Pearson coefficient correlation was used to examine the relationship between FES and BBS. A 2-tailed P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The participants were mostly female (51.5%) and aged over 70 (mean age 76.89 ± 8.50 y). Of 200 seniors within the study, 60.8% experienced one or more falls during the last year. Statistically significant relationships were found between the fear of falling and functional independence (r =-0.524; P ≤ 0.001). There was a significant relationship between fear of falling and age (P = 0.039), history of falling (P = 0.002), and chronic disease (P = 0.009). In addition, there was a significant relationship between functional independence and some older adults' characteristics, such as gender (P = 0.048), education level (P = 0.028), duration of living in nursing home (P = 0.002), history of falling (P = 0.006), and chronic disease (P = 0.01). Conclusion: According to the findings, there was a high level of fear of falling in the older adults. The fear of falling in the older adults living in nursing homes is associated with age, history of falling, and chronic disease. There was a significant association between functional independence and variables of gender, education level, duration of living in nursing home, history of falling, and chronic disease.
Premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorder in women with reproductive age. The aim ... more Premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorder in women with reproductive age. The aim of this paper was to investigate the frequency and the intensity of this syndrome and the related signs and symptoms. Five hundred students who were enrolled at BS level in the academic year 1384 at the schools of nursing-midwifery as well as the school Management of IUMS, were included in the study. They were asked to complete the premenstrual daily symptom diary (PDSD) for 2 months. The students with PMS, were confirmed according to the APA criteria and their intensity were assessed by the mean of scorces of each sign which varied from 0 to 3. In this study, the response rate was about 50% (255). Out of the 255 students, 200 students (78.43%) were sufferring PMS to some degrees (62% mild, 36% moderate, 2% severe). Mood symptoms in 24% and the behavioral symptoms in 3% of the subjects were in severe level. None of the students suffered from sever physical symptoms. The study results rev...
Introduction: premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorders in women at reproductive ... more Introduction: premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorders in women at reproductive age. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and severity of this syndrome and its' associated signs and symptoms. Material & method: Five hundred undergraduate students at Iran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Nursing-Midwifery and Management- Information schools were included in the study. They were asked to complete the premenstrual daily symptom diary for two months. Premenstrual syndrome was confirmed according to American Psychiatric Association criteria and its severity was calculated for each sign. Results: out of 500 students 255 (about 50%) completed and returned the premenstrual daily symptom diary forms .Out of the 255 students 200 (78.43%) were suffering FROM some degree of PMS (62% mild, 36% moderate, and 2% severe). Mood symptoms in 24% and the behavioral symptoms in 3% of them considered to be severe. None suffered from severe physical symp...
Iran Journal of Nursing
Background & Aims: Old age is associated with several health threats, including falls, with fear ... more Background & Aims: Old age is associated with several health threats, including falls, with fear of falling considered to be one of its major complications, especially after orthopedic surgeries, which may lead to limited daily activities, isolationism, and lack of social participation. The present study aimed to assess the fear of falling and its contributing factors in the elderly patients with the history of falls following orthopedic surgeries, who referred to the orthopedic clinics of selected hospitals affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational study was conducted on 280 elderly patients referring to the clinics of the hospitals in Tehran, Iran. The patients were selected via convenience sampling. Data were collected using the abbreviated mental test (AMT), a demographic questionnaire, and the falls efficacy scale instrument (FES-I), which were completed via face-to-face interviews with the elderly. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 20 using descriptive and inferential statistics, independent t-test, oneway analysis of variance (ANOVA), and linear regression analysis at the significance level of P≤0.05. Results: The mean age of the elderly was 69.50±4.29 years, and 65% and 35% of the patients were female and male, respectively. The results of Pearson's correlation-coefficient indicated a direct correlation between the fear of falling and age (P=0.008; r=0.159). Direct, significant correlations were also observed between the fear of falling and hypertension, the number of the used medications, and pelvic fractures (P<0.05). In addition, 97.9% of the patients had more than one orthopedic surgery, which was directly correlated with the fear of falling. Conclusion: According to the results, the frequency of fear of falling in the elderly with the history of orthopedic surgeries was significantly high. Considering the adverse outcomes of the fear of falling in elderly patients, it is recommended that counseling training programs be planned for the elderly patients after orthopedic surgeries for the health promotion of these individuals and active old age, as well as the reduction of the fear of falling in elderly patients.
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 2010
The preconception period is an ideal opportunity to optimize women's health. This study of wo... more The preconception period is an ideal opportunity to optimize women's health. This study of women attending premarital clinics in the Islamic Republic of Iran aimed to evaluate the impact of a health education workshop on their health locus of control and self-efficacy in physical activity. The design was a randomized controlled trial with a questionnaire before and after the intervention. At post-intervention, there were significant increases in scores of internal health locus of control and self-efficacy in the experimental group (n = 109) compared to the control group (n = 101). It was concluded that a short-term health education may empower women to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of progressive neurological disabi... more Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of progressive neurological disability. The prevalence of MS is much more common in women than men. The women are exposed to a variety of symptoms including fatigue. Acupressure is a noninvasive procedure that can be used to control symptoms including fatigue. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of acupressure on fatigue in women with multiple sclerosis.
Abstract: Introduction: premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorders in women at rep... more Abstract: Introduction: premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorders in women at reproductive age. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and severity of this syndrome and its' associated signs and symptoms. Material & method: Five hundred undergraduate students at Iran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Nursing-Midwifery and ManagementInformation schools were included in the study. They were asked to complete the premenstrual daily symptom diary for two months. Premenstrual syndrome was confirmed according to American Psychiatric Association criteria and its severity was calculated for each sign. Results: out of 500 students 255 (about 50%) completed and returned the premenstrual daily symptom diary forms .Out of the 255 students 200 (78.43%) were suffering FROM some degree of PMS (62% mild, 36% moderate, and 2% severe). Mood symptoms in 24% and the behavioral symptoms in 3% of them considered to be severe. None suffered from severe phys...
Iran Journal of Nursing
Background & Aims: Diabetes is a chronic, lifelong disease that could occur at any age. The incid... more Background & Aims: Diabetes is a chronic, lifelong disease that could occur at any age. The incidence of type II diabetes increases with age. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the prevalence of type II diabetes is higher among the elderly compared to other age groups. Type II diabetes is associated with various complications and may lead to several physical and mental problems in the elderly. Loneliness is one of the psychological complications in the elderly with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Loneliness is a unique psychological structure, which is characterized by feeling unhappy due to the lack or reduction of the expected interpersonal relationships. Loneliness is an important indicator of psychological health, with a twoway relationship with diabetes as it is also an important factor in the treatment of these patients. Loneliness in the elderly could lead to chronic diseases such as cardiac disorders, hypertension, stroke, obesity, diabetes, lung diseases, and even death. Identifying the psychological issues associated with diabetes is prioritized in health care. The present study aimed to assess loneliness and the contributing factors in the elderly with type II diabetes in order to determine the significant factors that may be associated with loneliness. Examining the state of loneliness as a psychological component in the elderly with diabetes could lay the groundwork for nursing interventions and improving healthcare resources for these patients. Materials & Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on 257 elderlies diagnosed with insulin-dependent type II diabetes referring to the comprehensive health centers of the elderly affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences during October-December, 2019. The participants were selected via continuous sampling. The inclusion criteria were consent to participate, age of 60 years or more, no cognitive impairment (minimum score of 7 out of 10 in cognitive impairment test), ability to communicate, no known mental illnesses (based on the medical records statement of the patient), and definitive diagnosis of insulindependent diabetes (based on medical record). Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire consisting of data on age, gender, marital status, occupation status, education level, insurance status, type of insurance, housing state, having a companion/support in life, the most important needs in life, and living with others. In addition, we used the abbreviated mental test (AMT), which is a short cognitive test for the cognitive assessment of the elderly. AMT consists of 10 items, with scores ≤7 indicating the presence of a cognitive disorder (maximum score: 10). Another tool was the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) questionnaire, which was developed by Russell et al. in 1980 and has 20 four-response items, 10 negative statements, and 10 positive statements. This scale is used to measure the degree of loneliness. In the present study, the revised version of the loneliness questionnaire was used, and the content validity was confirmed by two faculty members. In addition, the reliability was confirmed at the Cronbach's alpha of 0.9. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 16 using descriptive statistics, including absolute frequency distribution and frequency percentage for qualitative variables and mean and standard deviation for quantitative variables, to
Background & Aim : Mother-infant separation is one of the main causes of sleep-wake states disord... more Background & Aim : Mother-infant separation is one of the main causes of sleep-wake states disorders in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The current study was conducted to investigate the effect of in-arms-holding by mothers on sleep-wake states disorders of preterm neonates. Methods & Materials : In a pilot study, through a semi-experimental pretest-posttest method, 35 preterm neonates with gestational age between 32 and 37 weeks and their mothers were selected from NICU of Valiasr Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Data collection process was carried out using the behavioral states scale of Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program. Sleep-wake states data were collected in three phases: 20 min before intervention, 70 min of intervention (mother holding), and 20 min after intervention. The collected data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance (RM ANOVA) and Bonferroni test in the SPSS for Windows 17.0. Results : About 57% of neonates were male. T...
Iranian Journal of Ageing, 2010
Iranian Journal of Nursing Research, 2019
1 MSc, Graduate student of Geriatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of... more 1 MSc, Graduate student of Geriatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2 Faculty Member of Department of Geriatric Nursing and Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran * Corresponding author: Farideh Bastani, Faculty Member of Department of Geriatric Nursing and Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. E-mail: bastani.f@iums.ac.ir
Complementary Medicine Journal of Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, 2012
Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of dead and a major health prior... more Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of dead and a major health priority among women. It has influence on physical, mental and social aspects of health and individual's perception of wellbeing. This study aimed to investigate the general health and related factors in women with CAD. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 200 women with a diagnosis of CAD who were referred to Shahid Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical & Research Center (Tehran) were selected through convenience sampling method. The data were collected using General Health Questionnaire (GHQ- 12). Results: The mean (SD) score of the general health was5.85±3.32(range: 0-12). 72.5 of patients (n=145) hadunfavorable general health. The women with lower educational level (P=0.004) andeconomical status (P<0.001) had higher scores of GHQ. There was no significant relationship between general health and age, marital status, occupational situation, duration of disease an...
Background & Aims: Diabetes is a chronic, lifelong disease that could occur at any age. The incid... more Background & Aims: Diabetes is a chronic, lifelong disease that could occur at any age. The incidence of type II diabetes increases with age. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the prevalence of type II diabetes is higher among the elderly compared to other age groups. Type II diabetes is associated with various complications and may lead to several physical and mental problems in the elderly. Loneliness is one of the psychological complications in the elderly with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Loneliness is a unique psychological structure, which is characterized by feeling unhappy due to the lack or reduction of the expected interpersonal relationships. Loneliness is an important indicator of psychological health, with a twoway relationship with diabetes as it is also an important factor in the treatment of these patients. Loneliness in the elderly could lead to chronic diseases such as cardiac disorders, hypertension, stroke, obesity, diabetes, lung di...
Iran Journal of Nursing, 2021
Background & Aims: The world's population is ageing, and the elderly constitute large number ... more Background & Aims: The world's population is ageing, and the elderly constitute large number of the world's population. With ageing, the health status undergoes certain changes, and the risk of developing chronic diseases and disabilities increases in the final years of life. Given the increased index of life expectancy and the subsequent increase in the number of the elderlies in the world, the number of diabetic patients in this population also increases. Diabetes is an important health issue and a common physical illness, which causes numerous complications in old age. Type II diabetes has no definite diagnosis and requires long-term care and proper selfmanagement. Since diabetes has no definite treatment, the early identification of the suspected cases could prevent and delay the associated complications through proper self-management. The self-management of diabetes is complex and may go beyond blood sugar control, requiring the balancing of multiple metabolic and lifes...
Iran Journal of Nursing, 2011
Backgrounfd & Aim: Maternal exclusive breast feeding for the first 6 months of newborn's life... more Backgrounfd & Aim: Maternal exclusive breast feeding for the first 6 months of newborn's life has been recommended by World Health Organization. Recently, a high incidence of breast feeding discontinuation has been reported in Iran. Accordingly this study was done with the aim of determining the factors associated with discontinuation of exclusive breast feeding by first time mothers. Material & Methods: It was a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The study sample (n=331) was selected by conveniece sampling among first time mothers admitted to Shahid Akbar Abadi hospital. Data was collected by questionnaire and a check list. The condition of exclusive breast feeding was followed by phone after delivery. The data was analyzed using SPSS-PC (v.12). Results: Exclusive breast feeding was observed in 52.6% of the sample. The reasons for discontinuation of exclusive breast feeding included maternal factors (low breast feeding self efficacy, mothers' perception of inadequacy of...
Iran Journal of Nursing, 2009
Background and Aim: Mood changes and high perceived stress, as the main controversial side effect... more Background and Aim: Mood changes and high perceived stress, as the main controversial side effects of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) may weaken women’s desire for using these pills, thereby, increasing the occurrence of unwanted pregnancies which imposes financial and emotional costs to the families and society. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of oral contraceptive pill on mood and perceived stress in women referred to family planning clinics. Method and Material: This study with an experimental one group pretest-posttest design was conducted on forty six married women who were recruited with continuous sampling method. They were eligible candidates to use OCP with no previous experiences of hormonal contraceptive use for at least one year. Mood state and perceived stress were measured by the validated instruments of positive affect negative affect scale (PANAS) and perceived stress scale (PSS). The level of mood and perceived stress scores were compared before ...
Background: Fear of falling is common amongst older adults, especially those who live in nursing ... more Background: Fear of falling is common amongst older adults, especially those who live in nursing homes. This study aimed to determinate factors associated with fear of falling and functional independence in older adults living in nursing homes. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using a convenience sampling method to enroll 200 older adults living in nursing homes from 25 senior centers in Tehran (districts 1 and 2) between September 2015 and November 2015. Main outcome measurement instruments were the 16item falls efficacy scale international (FES-I, Persian version) and 11-item Barthel index (BI) functional independence measure. In this study, variables were analyzed using Student t test and ANOVA. The Pearson coefficient correlation was used to examine the relationship between FES and BBS. A 2-tailed P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The participants were mostly female (51.5%) and aged over 70 (mean age 76.89 ± 8.50 y). Of 200 seniors within the study, 60.8% experienced one or more falls during the last year. Statistically significant relationships were found between the fear of falling and functional independence (r =-0.524; P ≤ 0.001). There was a significant relationship between fear of falling and age (P = 0.039), history of falling (P = 0.002), and chronic disease (P = 0.009). In addition, there was a significant relationship between functional independence and some older adults' characteristics, such as gender (P = 0.048), education level (P = 0.028), duration of living in nursing home (P = 0.002), history of falling (P = 0.006), and chronic disease (P = 0.01). Conclusion: According to the findings, there was a high level of fear of falling in the older adults. The fear of falling in the older adults living in nursing homes is associated with age, history of falling, and chronic disease. There was a significant association between functional independence and variables of gender, education level, duration of living in nursing home, history of falling, and chronic disease.
Premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorder in women with reproductive age. The aim ... more Premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorder in women with reproductive age. The aim of this paper was to investigate the frequency and the intensity of this syndrome and the related signs and symptoms. Five hundred students who were enrolled at BS level in the academic year 1384 at the schools of nursing-midwifery as well as the school Management of IUMS, were included in the study. They were asked to complete the premenstrual daily symptom diary (PDSD) for 2 months. The students with PMS, were confirmed according to the APA criteria and their intensity were assessed by the mean of scorces of each sign which varied from 0 to 3. In this study, the response rate was about 50% (255). Out of the 255 students, 200 students (78.43%) were sufferring PMS to some degrees (62% mild, 36% moderate, 2% severe). Mood symptoms in 24% and the behavioral symptoms in 3% of the subjects were in severe level. None of the students suffered from sever physical symptoms. The study results rev...
Introduction: premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorders in women at reproductive ... more Introduction: premenstrual syndrome is one of the most common disorders in women at reproductive age. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and severity of this syndrome and its' associated signs and symptoms. Material & method: Five hundred undergraduate students at Iran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Nursing-Midwifery and Management- Information schools were included in the study. They were asked to complete the premenstrual daily symptom diary for two months. Premenstrual syndrome was confirmed according to American Psychiatric Association criteria and its severity was calculated for each sign. Results: out of 500 students 255 (about 50%) completed and returned the premenstrual daily symptom diary forms .Out of the 255 students 200 (78.43%) were suffering FROM some degree of PMS (62% mild, 36% moderate, and 2% severe). Mood symptoms in 24% and the behavioral symptoms in 3% of them considered to be severe. None suffered from severe physical symp...
Iran Journal of Nursing
Background & Aims: Old age is associated with several health threats, including falls, with fear ... more Background & Aims: Old age is associated with several health threats, including falls, with fear of falling considered to be one of its major complications, especially after orthopedic surgeries, which may lead to limited daily activities, isolationism, and lack of social participation. The present study aimed to assess the fear of falling and its contributing factors in the elderly patients with the history of falls following orthopedic surgeries, who referred to the orthopedic clinics of selected hospitals affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational study was conducted on 280 elderly patients referring to the clinics of the hospitals in Tehran, Iran. The patients were selected via convenience sampling. Data were collected using the abbreviated mental test (AMT), a demographic questionnaire, and the falls efficacy scale instrument (FES-I), which were completed via face-to-face interviews with the elderly. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 20 using descriptive and inferential statistics, independent t-test, oneway analysis of variance (ANOVA), and linear regression analysis at the significance level of P≤0.05. Results: The mean age of the elderly was 69.50±4.29 years, and 65% and 35% of the patients were female and male, respectively. The results of Pearson's correlation-coefficient indicated a direct correlation between the fear of falling and age (P=0.008; r=0.159). Direct, significant correlations were also observed between the fear of falling and hypertension, the number of the used medications, and pelvic fractures (P<0.05). In addition, 97.9% of the patients had more than one orthopedic surgery, which was directly correlated with the fear of falling. Conclusion: According to the results, the frequency of fear of falling in the elderly with the history of orthopedic surgeries was significantly high. Considering the adverse outcomes of the fear of falling in elderly patients, it is recommended that counseling training programs be planned for the elderly patients after orthopedic surgeries for the health promotion of these individuals and active old age, as well as the reduction of the fear of falling in elderly patients.