BackgroundObesity is one of the most common nutritional problems in adolescent. Knowing eating behavior of adolescents improve our understanding about this pandemic and helps design an appropriate preventive and care plan. ...

BackgroundIn recent years, healthcare organizations have supported the professionalization of nursing in order to improve the quality of care delivered to patients. The purpose of this study was to explore facilitators and ...

BackgroundNowadays, it has been found that the mental state of caregivers may have a noticeable effect on both patient and caregiver's health. This study was conducted to determine the burnout and general health status of ...

A prior history of healthy lifestyle may be misleading when we consider associated risk factors for developing a serious and debilitating condition such as multiple sclerosis under extreme stress. The author reports a case ...

BackgroundThe present study was conducted to perceive the role-model nursing instructors' experience in terms of professional challenges and identification of occupational concerns in the education of nursing students. ...

BackgroundHemophilia might impact the quality of life (QOL) in children and adolescent. This study aimed to assess the quality of life in children with hemophilia and identify the factors that predict their QOL.MethodsIt ...

BackgroundGestational hypertension is one of the three common causes of maternal death. This study was designed to compare the effects of aspirin and placebo on 24 hour blood pressure mean in women at risk of preeclampsia ...

BackgroundRegular physical activity contributes positively to physiological and psychological health. This study aimed to identify exercise behavior changes, self efficacy and decisional balance in nursing and midwifery ...

BackgroundMany sufferers of Type I Diabetes, as they are young, need support in order to be able to continue their care; therefore, to have social support could have a role in improving the metabolic control. Accordingly, ...

BackgroundNurses are at risk for symptoms of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS). The role of social support and mindfulness in predicting STS is important among nurses. This study was performed to determine the prevalence ...

BackgroundOsteoporosis is one of the consequences of chronic diseases such as nephrotic syndrome in adolescents, especially in those undergoing glucocorticoid therapies. The present study aimed to determine and compare the ...

BackgroundOsteoporosis and related fractures due to discomfort, disability, decreased quality of life and death is a major health problem in the world. According to the importance of recording and reporting osteoporosis, ...

BackgroundOne of the most painful experiences of women in life is labor. The use of non-drug methods for pain relief is on the increase. This study aimed to compare mono-stage and bi-stage acupressure at sp6 point on the ...

BackgroundLabor pain is one of the most intense pains. Physiological, personality, psychological, cultural, and environmental factors are related to the labor pain. Pain is a strong stressor which can have great impacts ...

BackgroundFalling is a major health threat for the elderly and has a significant impact on their well-being and quality of life. Yet, falls are preventable among the elderly. We sought to determine the effectiveness of an ...

BackgroundInjuries resulting from sharp and cutting objects and exposure to patients' blood and other body fluids are considered as one of the most important occupational hazards facing health care personnel due to exposure ...

BackgroundManaging and coping with occupational stress as a recognized problem in the modern era, is vital and important. Nursing is by nature a stressful occupation. Continuous and long-term stress can result in physical, ...

Background: Urinary Tract Infection is one of the commonest infections which affect humans. Half of all women have a UTI in their lifetime and one fourth have recurrent infections. Health behaviours can help patients to ...

Background: Family caregivers usually report the reduction of their life quality due to one of the family member's spinal cord injury. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of psycho-educational ...