Mahin Kamalifard | Tabriz University Of Medical Sciences (original) (raw)

Papers by Mahin Kamalifard

Journal of education and health promotion, 2024

Advances in integrative medicine, Sep 1, 2022

Research Square (Research Square), May 17, 2021

Background: Self-esteem and body image are the factors that change during different periods of a ... more Background: Self-esteem and body image are the factors that change during different periods of a woman's life. Some of the women experience low self-esteem and negative body image in Pregnancy and postpartum. These two factors along with other factors can reduce the rate of exclusive breastfeeding among women. Cognitive-behavior therapy is one of the psychological approaches that is effective on the betterment of many of the psychological and personality disorders such as body image disorder as well as improvement of self-esteem. The aim of this randomized control trial is to recognize the effects of cognitive-behavior counseling during pregnancy period on self-esteem, body image (primary outcome) and exclusive breastfeeding (secondary outcome). Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 70 eligible pregnant women referring to health centers of Tabriz-Iran were assigned to two groups of 35 as intervention and control groups using randomized blocking method. For intervention group, 8 sessions of cognitive-behavior therapy based on Cash and Strachan's therapeutic protocol for body image and Michael Free's for self-esteem were performed. Rosenberg self-esteem scale and multidimensional body self-relation questionnaire (MBSRQ) were completed before intervention, immediately after intervention, and 4 weeks after delivery. Likewise, exclusive breastfeeding questionnaire was completed 4 weeks after childbirth. Independent t-test, chi square and repeated measures ANOVA tests were used to analyze the data. Results: According to repeated measures ANOVA test and with controlling baseline score, the mean scores on self-esteem (adjusted mean difference (AMD): 7.18; 95%CI: 4.43 to 9.94; p<0.001) and body image (AMD: 49.74; 95%CI: 70.91 to 28.54; p<0.001) in the intervention group were signi cantly higher than the control group. 63.6% of intervention group mothers and 30.3% of control group mothers had exclusive breastfeeding which for the intervention group was signi cantly higher than the control group based on chi square test (p=0.007). Conclusions: Cognitive-behavior approach was effective on the improvement of self-esteem and body image and through which might lead to the increase of exclusive breastfeeding among women. Trial register number: Iranian registry clinical trials (IRCT20110524006582N33). Date of registration: 2020-8-19. URL: https://en.irct.ir/trial/43395. Background Self-esteem, also called self-respect, is a psychological term which is de ned as a positive or negative attitude toward yourself [1, 2]. Rosenberg believes that a person with high self-esteem knows himself/herself as a valuable person and respects himself/herself [3]. Self-esteem is so important that occupies a distinct category in Maslow's pyramid in itself [4]. Lack of self-esteem brings about a lot of problems in people's social relationships [5]. Also, it leads to feelings of loneliness and guilt, sexual

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, Oct 1, 2022

The current study aimed to determine the relationship of self-esteem with attitudes toward mother... more 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 Motherhood and Pregnancy, and Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire. To determine the correlation of self-esteem with attitudes toward motherhood and body image, Pearson correlation test was used in bivariate analysis, and the general linear model (GLM) with adjustment of potential confounders was used in multivariate analysis. There was a direct correlation between self-esteem and body image ( r = 0.63) and attitudes toward motherhood ( r = 0.45). Results of the GLM showed a significant improvement in attitudes toward motherhood ( p < 0.001) and body image ( p < 0.001) as self-esteem increased. Based on these results, mental health counseling is recommended to promote pregnant women's self-esteem. [ Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 60 (10), 29–37.]

Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2016

Background and purpose: Mothers are highly vulnerable during pregnancy and after childbirth. Some... more Background and purpose: Mothers are highly vulnerable during pregnancy and after childbirth. Some problems could even lead to mortality and morbidity after childbirth. Therefore, this study was carried out to evaluate the effect of lifestyle educational package on prevention of postpartum's health problems in nulliparous mothers. Materials and methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 220 nulliparous women in postpartum ward. The subjects were allocated into two groups using block randomization method. Intervention group received face to face training, telephone counseling, booklets and informative text messages (both fathers and mothers), while the control group had no education or training. Any health problem on the day of discharge and two and six weeks after delivery were compared between the two groups using logistic regression test. Results: By lowering the frequency of health problems during pregnancy, the chances of developing some complications including ...

مجلهدانشکده پرستاری و مامایی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تبریز . تابستان 1389؛ (18): 22-31, 2010

Medical Science Journal of Islamic Azad Univesity Tehran Medical Branch, Jun 15, 2013

Introduction: Postpartum period can influence on the women&#39;s hygiene and lifestyle. P... more Introduction: Postpartum period can influence on the women&#39;s hygiene and lifestyle. Postpartum lifestyle includes physical activity, nutrition and health-related behaviors. Women&#39;s knowledge about puerperium care and health concerns enables them to prevent the complications. This study was performed with aim to assess knowledge and belief regarding postpartum lifestyle and its predictors among nulliparous mothers in Tabriz. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 220 nulliparous mothers admitted in postpartum wards in two medical and training hospitals and one private hospital in Tabriz in 2013. Convenience method was used for sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires of socio- demographic, knowledge and belief related to lifestyle. The data analysis was performed by SPSS software (version 18) and independent t-test, one way ANOVA, univariate and multivariate general linear model. PResults: The Mean±SD score of knowledge and belief were 72.6±16.9 and 50.4±12.5, respectively, of the attainable range score of 0-100. According to general linear model and with adjusting on other variables, having university education and receiving care from both physician and health center had statistically significant positive association with knowledge score, and there was significant positive relationship between education level and belief (P=0.015). Conclusion: In the present study, the rate of knowledge of lifestyle was good and belief score was at moderate level. Education level and place of receiving prenatal care were the most important variables affecting knowledge and belief about postpartum lifestyle.

Crescent Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences

Objectives: The prevalence of sexual dysfunction and marital dissatisfaction is higher in women w... more Objectives: The prevalence of sexual dysfunction and marital dissatisfaction is higher in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus than in the general population. However, the correlation between sexual dysfunction and marital dissatisfaction in diabetic women is debated. The present study investigated the correlation between sexual dysfunction and sexual dissatisfaction in diabetic women. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 126 women with type 2 diabetes mellitus, referring to Sanandaj Diabetes Center, Sanandaj, Iran, were compared to 126 randomly selected non-diabetic women referring to Health Centers of Sanandaj, Iran. Women’s sexual function was appraised through the female sexual function index (FSFI), and their marital satisfaction was compared using ENRICH (Evaluation and Nurturing Relationship Issues, Communication and Happiness) Marital Satisfaction Scale. Results: There was a positive significant relationship between sexual function and marital satisfaction (P...

Journal of Patient Safety and Risk Management, 2021

Medication error reporting (MER) is an effective way to prevent their repetition in the future. T... more Medication error reporting (MER) is an effective way to prevent their repetition in the future. The present study aimed to determine the frequency and factors associated with the causes of MEs and to identify barriers to and facilitators of MER. This descriptive-analytical cross- sectional study was conducted with proportional random sampling on 220 midwives or nurses working in public and private hospitals in Tabriz, Iran. In this study, data were collected using Haddon’s matrix. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The prevalence of MEs in this study was 36.2%. The most common causes of MEs related to weakness of nurses, wards, management and physicians were nursing staff shortage (30.5%), ward work density (51.8%), low ratio of nurses and midwives per patient (70.7%), and illegible prescriptions (76.4%), respectively. Major barriers to MER reported by nurses and midwives were blaming the individual rather than the system (67.7%). Facilitators of MER we...

International Journal of Women's Health and Reproduction Sciences, 2014

Introduction Low dose (LD) Oral contraceptive Pills (OCPs) are one of the most effective methods ... more Introduction Low dose (LD) Oral contraceptive Pills (OCPs) are one of the most effective methods of contraception (1). However, the success rate of each contraceptive method depends not only on its efficacy but also on its correct and continued use (2,3). In Iran OCP is the most common method of pregnancy prevention and the prevalence of OCPs continuation use is estimated to be 25% (4). Yet, ministry of health believes this range should be increased or at least to be maintained at the current level (5). Thus, health authorities should consider any barriers of using OCPs. Ministry of health reports that almost 35% of users usually discontinue the pill after 12 months of start (6). Results of the two most recent demographic and health surveys in Armenia, Bangladesh, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe showed that contraceptive discontinuation in the first year of use is common (18 to 63% across countries), and that the majority of these discontinuations are among women who are still in need of contraception: between 12 and 47% of women stop using contraception within one year even though they do not want to become pregnant (7). According to the WHO report (1996), 22% of users of reversible contraception in developing countries discontinue its use before the first year: 11% because of method failure and 11% because of anxiety and a lack of trust in the efficacy of contraceptive method (8). Perhaps similar to other societies, Iranian women also discontinue using OCPs due to their side effects. The reasons were grouped into the following four categories: 1) reported failure (i.e. the respondent became pregnant while using the method); 2) desire to become pregnant; 3) no further need (i.e. sexual abstinence due to illness or marital dissolution); and 4) method-related reasons. This final category includes reasons that imply some degree of dissatisfaction with the method, such as side-effects, health concerns and medical advice, problems of access and availability, desire to switch to a permanent method, inconvenience of use and cost (9). Common reason for discontinuation of OCPs and injectable contraceptives was changing the method (10). The study by Shakerinejad et al. showed that most women who used contraceptive pills faced several side effects. Women also reported that mood change was the most important side effects that they have experienced during pill use (11). Menstrual disorders, dizziness, nervous and mental disorders, abdominal pain, weight gain, headache and vomiting have been reported as

© 2015 The Author(s). This work is published by Journal of Caring Sciences as an open access arti... more © 2015 The Author(s). This work is published by Journal of Caring Sciences as an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License

Armaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal, 2013

Medical journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, 2017

Breast Crawl is initiating breastfeeding and evidence based method. Followed by numerous studies ... more Breast Crawl is initiating breastfeeding and evidence based method. Followed by numerous studies on breast-feeding, and mother and child heath, BC was discussed for which a protocol was presented. There are few studies on BC method. For the first time in Iran, we performed this method in Alzahra hospital of Tabriz where we came across an interesting case. The report is about a term infant who was put on the mother's abdomen to find the mother’s breast. The infant was stuck to the mother’s skin due to abundant Vernix and could not move despite her attempts. This lengthens the expected time for BC method, but in the end, the infant managed to reach the mother’s breast and started sucking on her breast without any help. There are various causes that might prolong BC implementation time or even prevent you from doing it. This case mentions to a problem that never listed in breast crawl guideline and may be selected as a hindering factor for breast crawl in future.

Iranian Journal of Medical Education, 2012

Introduction: Adequate nutrition is an important part of a healthy pregnancy and nutrition educat... more Introduction: Adequate nutrition is an important part of a healthy pregnancy and nutrition education can play an important role in improving the health of the mother and her child. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of an educational package on nutritional knowledge, attitude, and behavior of pregnant women. Methods: : In this quasi-experimental study, 88 women of 8-14 weeks of pregnancy referring to health centers in Karaj were selected through convenience sampling method and were randomly allocated to the experiment (n=44) and control (n=44 ) groups. The experiment group received nutrition education program including two 60-90 minute lecture sessions and an educational booklet and film. The control group received sexual education with similar method. Data were gathered using a self-made questionnaire including demographic characteristics, nutritional knowledge, attitude, and behavior (with 16,21,14,and 21 items, respectively); before and four weeks after the interve...

Introduction Endometriosis is a gynecologic disease that depends on estrogen (1) and is identifie... more Introduction Endometriosis is a gynecologic disease that depends on estrogen (1) and is identified by the existence and implantation of the uterine endometrial stroma and glands somewhere other than their natural location (i.e., uterine endometrial cavity). The most common places in the pelvic cavity include ovaries, uterosacral ligament, and Douglas’s pouch (2). Symptoms associated with this disease are menstrual pain, dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, irregular menstruation, or infertility (3). The prevalence of endometriosis in the general population is estimated at 7%-10% (1) although its prevalence in infertile women may be over 30% (2). The prevalence of symptoms in women suffering from pain, infertility, or both are over 35%-50% (3,4). According to a study in Iran on 441 infertile women, the prevalence of endometriosis was 18.6% based on laparoscopy findings (5). Endometriosis is often found in women of reproductive age. The average age of the diagnosis is about 25-29 years o...

Introduction Pre-menstruation syndrome (PMS) includes a set of physical and psychological symptom... more Introduction Pre-menstruation syndrome (PMS) includes a set of physical and psychological symptoms before menstruation which causes disorder in the life process and activity of each woman. This survey was performed with aim to evaluate the effect of foot medical zone-therapy reflex on the intensity of PMS symptoms in the students of girls’ dormitories of Tehran University of Medical Science. Methods: This one blind randomized clinical trial was performed in 2010 on 120 students who were resident in the dormitories of Tehran university of medical sciences. The samples were randomly divided in 2 groups of cases and control (n=60 each group). Zone-Therapy Reflex was done in the case group.Data collection toolwasDickerson questionnaire which was completed in two menstruation cycles before treatment and two cycles during the treatment. Data was analyzed by SPSS software (version 15) and x2,exact Fisher and covariance analysis tests. P˂0.05 was considered significant. Results In this rese...