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Bagheri R, Farahani FK, Ebrahimi M. Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Abortion in Iran: Evidence From a Nationally Representative Survey. J Interpers Violence 2023; 38:9492-9513. [PMID: 37102584 PMCID: PMC10668540 DOI: 10.1177/08862605231168824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The objective of this article is to assess the effect of domestic violence on abortion and investigate the mediating role of unwanted pregnancy. A secondary analysis was conducted on the National Family Survey data. This survey was a cross-sectional study conducted across Iran in 2018. The association between domestic violence and abortion was analyzed using the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) with WarpPLS version 8.0. From among 1,544 married women (mean age 42.8 years) who participated in this survey, 27% (418 women) reported experiencing at-least one-lifetime of abortion. Overall, two in three women (67.3%) experienced at least one form of domestic violence. Almost half of the women with experience of abortion (49.3%) reported at least one unwanted pregnancy in their life course. The bivariate analysis showed a significant positive relationship between domestic violence and abortion, and there was a positive direct effect of domestic violence on unwanted pregnancy. Moreover, age had a negative direct and indirect effect on unwanted pregnancy and abortion. Although, the direct effect of domestic violence on abortion was not significant in the Structure Equation Model, a positive indirect effect of domestic violence on abortion through unwanted pregnancy was confirmed. The effect of unwanted pregnancy on abortion was particularly strong (β = .395, p < .01). These results have some implications for prevention of abortion through interventions against unwanted and unplanned pregnancy and domestic violence. This study makes a unique theoretical contribution to the literature through assessing the mediating role of unwanted pregnancy between domestic violence and abortion by using the SEM model.
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Ranjbar F, Khalajabadi Farahani F, Montazeri M, Jahanfar S, Gharacheh M. Sexual and reproductive health-related questions and concerns of newly married couples: A qualitative content analysis. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1479. [PMID: 37564396 PMCID: PMC10411051 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Approximately half of Iranian marring couples have poor sexual knowledge and attitudes. This article delves into the main concerns and queries regarding sexual and reproductive health among Iranian newly married couples. Methods We conducted a content analysis of the sexual and reproductive health questions and concerns that were anonymously submitted by newly married couples to the researcher via social media in 2021-2022. Results A total of 141 questions and concerns that were related to sexual and reproductive health were considered for content analysis. Findings illustrated two main categories: (1) the need to create a reproductive life plan, and (2) the need for sexual knowledge and counseling. The first category consisted of three subcategories: "Poor contraceptive knowledge," "Need for support in case of a missed period or unplanned pregnancy," and "Need for preconception care." The second category included three subcategories: "Concern regarding virginity," "Sexual problems on the honeymoon," and "Sexual problems in newlyweds." Conclusion Iranian newly married couples need long-term specialized services addressing their reproductive life planning and sexual knowledge needs. Integrating reproductive life planning and comprehensive sex education into the primary care services for newly married couples can help to reduce delayed childbearing, unintended pregnancy, unsafe and illegal abortion, and subsequent infertility.
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- Fahimeh Ranjbar
- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Health Management Research InstituteIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of MidwiferyFaculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Department of Public Health and Community MedicineTufts School of MedicineBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Health Management Research InstituteIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Rahimi Khalifeh Kandi Z, Ebadi Fard Azar F, Farahani FK, Azadi N, Mansourian M. Analyzing the concept of sexual self-care in preschool children: A qualitative study. J Educ Health Promot 2023; 12:118. [PMID: 37397114 PMCID: PMC10312396 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_551_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Child sexual abuse is a global concern for families and societies. Therefore, child protection from sexual harassment is of particular importance. The present study aimed to investigate the concept of sexual self-care in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present research is a qualitative study conducted with a content analysis approach. The study participants include 39 child sex education specialists, parents of children aged 4-7 years, adolescents who were sexually abused in childhood, and those with no experience of sexual abuse in childhood. The participants were selected through purposive sampling method. Different people's interpretations of the concept of sexual self-care in children were explored using semi-structured and face-to-face interviews, which continued until the saturation of concepts. Data were analyzed using the Graneheim and Lundman method. Guba and Lincoln's criteria were used to strengthen the validity and transferability of the data. RESULTS Sexual self-care in children was identified from participants' viewpoints in the study. This self-care includes three main components and six subcomponents of (1) knowledge about privacy, risk situation, and trustworthy people, (2) attitude and perception of risk, and (3) behavioral skills in self-protection (i.e., post-injury reaction). CONCLUSION Further injuries can be prevented by improving the level of awareness, forming the right attitude, and strengthening children's behavioral skills toward sexual self-care. Such issues, which are representatives of privacy, risk situations, and self-protection ability, can improve children's sexual self-care skills.
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- Zahra Rahimi Khalifeh Kandi
- Department of Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Population and Health, National Population Studies and Comprehensive Management Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yoosefi Lebni J, Solhi M, Ebadi Fard Azar F, Khalajabadi Farahani F, Irandoost SF. Exploring the Consequences of Early Marriage: A Conventional Content Analysis. Inquiry 2023; 60:469580231159963. [PMID: 37073489 PMCID: PMC10123900 DOI: 10.1177/00469580231159963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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Early marriage is one of the most important social issues for young women and can have many consequences. The present study aimed to explore the consequences of early marriage among Kurdish women in western Iran who were married under the age of 18. This qualitative study was conducted with the approach of conventional content analysis. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 30 women selected by purposeful sampling. Data analysis was performed using Graneheim and Lundman's method. A total of 389 codes, 12 subcategories, 4 sub-categories, and 2 main categories were extracted from the data analysis. Negative consequences of early marriage include: 1-physical and psychological problems (high-risk pregnancy and childbirth, physical illnesses, depression, and emotional distress); 2-family problems (dissatisfaction with married life, experience of having lots of responsibility, lack of independence in family life); 3-social problems (risky social behaviors, lack of access to social and health services, social isolation, lack of access to a job, and educational opportunities); and 4-positive consequences, including receiving intra-family support, improving living conditions, and opportunities for progress and empowerment. It is possible to reduce problems and challenges after early marriage by increasing the awareness and knowledge of young women about contraceptives and providing appropriate social and health facilities, and services during pregnancy. Providing the necessary training and psychological counseling for them and their husbands on how to deal with personal problems and marital life will be effective to a great extent.
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- Javad Yoosefi Lebni
- Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Population & Health, National Population Studies & Comprehensive Management Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine,Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Rahimi Khalifeh Kandi Z, Ebadi Fard Azar F, Khalajabadi Farahani F, Azadi N, Mansourian M. Significance of Knowledge in Children on Self-Protection of Sex-ual Abuse: A Systematic Review. ijph 2022; 51:1755-1765. [PMID: 36249100 PMCID: PMC9546810 DOI: 10.18502/ijph.v51i8.10257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background: Sexual child abuse is a form of anti-social behavior with the children that cause potential harm to the health, development and dignity of the child. Knowledge of children about these issues can help to protect themselves against sexual abuse. This study aimed to review systematically available documents about the importance of knowledge on self-protection of sexual abuse in children. Methods: In this systematic review, “sexual abuse”, “self-protection” and “knowledge” were searched in Scopus, Google Scholar, Ovid, PubMed, and Science Direct as the search words, and after considering the inclusion criteria and excluding irrelevant articles, the relevant articles were included for data extraction. In the included studies, children were educated about sexual abuse, and questionnaires were designed to compare the impact of education and the level of knowledge in children before and after education. Results: Overall, 19 articles with overall 6582 children were found that were published from 1987–2020. The main awareness of children was from parents, educators and then the media. Age of the child, education level of family, good relationship between family members, adequate education by school teachers in the form of educational programs and even media play an important role in increasing knowledge of children about sexual abuse. Education to children, on average, led to 77.43% more awareness and as a results self-protection against sexual abuse and rape. Conclusion: Insufficient education or lack of knowledge about sexual abuse is a critical issue in children. Therefore, it is necessary to design educational programs to increase their knowledge about sexual abuse and strategies for self-protection in this age group.
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- Zahra Rahimi Khalifeh Kandi
- Department Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Population and Health, National Population Studies and Comprehensive Management Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yoosefi Lebni J, Khalajabadi Farahani F, Solhi M, Ebadi Fard Azar F. Causes and Grounds of Childbirth Fear and Coping Strategies Used by Kurdish Adolescent Pregnant Women in Iran: A Qualitative Study. J Reprod Infertil 2021; 22:47-56. [PMID: 33680885 PMCID: PMC7903670 DOI: 10.18502/jri.v22i1.4995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Fear of childbirth is one of the most common problems among pregnant women that can threaten their and their baby's health. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the causes and grounds of childbirth fear and the strategies used by pregnant adolescent women in Iran to overcome such fears. METHODS In this study, which was conducted among primiparous Kurdish women in Iran, conventional qualitative content analysis was used. Data were selected through purposive sampling and semi-structured interviews. Data saturation was reached with 15 participants. The Lincoln and Guba criteria were used to strengthen the research. RESULTS After analyzing the data, two main categories were resulted. The first category was fear of childbirth with subcategories of fear of child health, fear of childbirth process, fears about inappropriate medical staff performance, fears about hospital environment, and postpartum fears. The second category was strategies to reduce childbirth fear with subcategories of choosing appropriate medical centers, increasing information on childbirth, avoiding stressful sources, improving self-care, getting prepared for delivery day in advance, and resorting to spirituality. CONCLUSION Pregnancy in adult age is better than adolescent age. The women's fear can be reduced by increasing their assurance about child health, providing appropriate training during pregnancy, explaining the whole process of childbirth and making it easier, improving the hospital environment and medical staff specialization, as well as providing appropriate conditions for further care and support after birth.
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- Javad Yoosefi Lebni
- Department of Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Population and Health, National Population Studies and Comprehensive Management Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Gharacheh M, Khalajabadi Farahani F, Mirghafourvand M, Janani L, Ranjbar F. A multicenter randomized controlled trial protocol to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention on fertility knowledge, intention and behavior among Iranian new couples. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:1917. [PMID: 33334330 PMCID: PMC7745471 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-10029-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Recent evidence shows that men and women have inadequate fertility knowledge which may negatively affect their childbearing decisions in future. Given the fact that decision making for fertility needs accurate information, targeted educational interventions especially through media are needed to improve knowledge regarding the best age of fertility, factors affecting fertility potential and fertility options available for sub-fertile couples. Aim of the study is to evaluate whether a fertility educational program can be effective in increasing fertility knowledge, childbearing intention and the planned pregnancy rate among couples referring to premarital counselling centers. Methods This study is a parallel randomised clinical trial with pre-test/post-test design. We will recruit 1240 marrying couples referring for compulsory premarital counselling in public health centers through stratified sampling in five metropolitan cities of Iran. The intervention group will receive both the typical premarital counselling training and a fertility knowledge package containing verbal and virtual educational package at five time episodes (one verbal session and four virtual sessions) within 4 weeks. The primary outcomes are fertility knowledge, childbearing intention and the first planned pregnancy rate (positive pregnancy test) and the secondary outcomes include contraception method use, miscarriage and unplanned pregnancy. Participants will respond to a self-administered demographic/reproductive characteristics questionnaire, the Cardiff Fertility Knowledge Scale (CFKS) and the childbearing intention questionnaire. Data will be collected through online questionnaires at baseline and 3, 12 and 18 months after the intervention. Data will be analyzed using Chi-square or Fisher-exact test for categorical variables, Independent sample t-test for normally distributed quantitative variables and Mann–Whitney U test for non-normally distributed quantitative variables. To compare the outcomes between the two groups over the time, repeated measures ANOVA will be used. We hypothesize that the positive impact of increasing the fertility knowledge is the reduced involuntarily childlessness. Discussion The findings are proposed to inform government policies and public education strategies aiming at supporting childbearing among young couples who postpone their first pregnancy while they might not have any important social and economic obstacles. Trial registration This study was approved by Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT), Number: IRCT20201005048925N1, Date of registration: 2020-10-12.
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- Maryam Gharacheh
- Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Population & Health, National Population Studies & Comprehensive Management Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Midwifery Department, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Research Center, Psychosocial Health Research Institute (PHRI) & Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Lebni JY, Solhi M, Fard Azar FE, Farahani FK. Qualitative study of social determinants of child marriage in Kurdish regions of Iran: Evidence for health promotion interventions. J Educ Health Promot 2020; 9:242. [PMID: 33209934 PMCID: PMC7652076 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_332_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION One of the most thought-provoking problems in the world is child marriage that is affected by various factors. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify the social determinants of child marriage in Kurdish regions of Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS This qualitative study was conducted using conventional content analysis approach. The participants of the study were 30 Iranian-Kurdish women married under the age of 18 who were selected through purposeful and snowballing sampling. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews and face-to-face interviews and continued until the saturation of concepts was achieved. Graneheim and Lundman method was used to analyze the data, and Guba and Lincoln criteria were used to strengthen the research. RESULTS In general, findings include 5 categories and 17 subcategories: 1 - economic factors (financial problems and economic benefits); 2 - sociocultural factors (social customs, cultural beliefs, community encouragement, social learning, gaining prestige, and social support); 3 - individual factors (physical characteristics, personality traits, lack of awareness of the damaging consequences of early marriage, and fear of the future); 4 - family factors (dysfunctional family, weak awareness of parents, and harm prevention); and 5 - structural factors (high demand, limited access to educational services, and the lack of supportive social and legal structures). CONCLUSION By raising the level of awareness and attitude of girls and their families about the consequences of early marriage, creating the culture of correcting cultural beliefs and social misconceptions, passing appropriate laws, and the use of local and national media to prevent child marriage, this social harm can be reduced.
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- Javad Yoosefi Lebni
- Department Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Population and Health, National Population Studies and Comprehensive Management Institute, Tehran, Iran
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This paper reviews the evidence on the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of young people in Iran from 2001 to 2019 and maps needs, challenges, and opportunities in this area. From among 125 papers, 43 articles were examined for this review. Findings indicated that although the majority of youth abstain from sex before marriage, significant minorities are sexually active before marriage, with a huge heterogeneity based on gender and geographical region. A gender disparity is apparent in high-risk sexual behaviors. Multiple partners, inconsistent condom use, and younger age at sexual debut were more prevalent among men than women. There is a need to narrow gender disparities that expose young women to greater risks, expand health awareness and relevant skills, and enable access to SRH services. While the government has reaffirmed many commitments for young people's wellbeing, policy development falls far short of realizing these commitments. Future success requires increased evidence on the SRH of youth as well as political will and strategic commitment to SRH for young people. The challenge is to develop comprehensive and culturally appropriate SRH education and confidential and nonjudgmental youth services. Due to the importance of families and parents, such programs need to engage families.
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Ghaffari M, Rakhshanderou S, Gharlipour Z, Khalajabadi Farahani F, Ramezani T, Izadkhah F. Students' Perspective on Factors Influencing Premarital Sexual Intercourse. J Holist Nurs Midwifery 2020. [DOI: 10.32598/jhnm.30.2.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Khalajabadi Farahani F, Darabi F, Yaseri M. The Effect of Theory-Based HIV/AIDS Educational Program on Preventive Behaviors Among Female Adolescents in Tehran: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Reprod Infertil 2020; 21:194-206. [PMID: 32685417 PMCID: PMC7362097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescents are increasingly at risks of HIV infection through high-risk sexual behaviors. This paper aimed to assess the effectiveness of a HIV/AIDS educational intervention among female adolescents in Tehran. METHODS A randomized controlled trial was conducted among high school girls aged 12-16 years studying in Tehran in 2016-17. The sample was selected using multistage random cluster sampling. Four schools per district were randomly selected using probability-proportional to size. Adolescents were randomly assigned to the experimental (n=289) and the control (n=289) groups. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) was the basis of both the intervention and the evaluation phase. Both experimental and control groups completed a questionnaire designed for HIV related behaviors for female adolescents (HBQFA) at baseline and after six months follow up. A theory-based educational program was implemented for the experimental group. RESULTS The mean age of participants was 14.1 years (SD=0.96). In the experimental group, significant improvements were shown in adolescents' HIV knowledge (31.9%, 95% CI: 28.8-35.0), attitudes towards HIV (16.6%, 95% CI=14.4-18.8), subjective norm (16.8%, 95% CI=12.9-20.6) and perceived behavioral control (19.1%, 95% CI=16.2-22.1), perceived parental support (17%, 95% CI=13.8-20.2), behavioral intention to prevent HIV (19%, 95% CI=16.3-21.6), and HIV preventive behavior (17.3%, 95% CI=13.9-20.6) (p<0.001). CONCLUSION Theory-based educational intervention on HIV/AIDS prevention can significantly protect adolescents from misconceptions, wrong attitudes and risky behaviors and unsupportive social environment that expose them to greater HIV risk. Health policy -makers are advised to consider effective training programs related to HIV/AIDS prevention behaviors in the school system.
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- Farideh Khalajabadi Farahani
- Department of Population and Health, National Population Studies and Comprehensive Management Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, Asadabad School of Medical Sciences, Asadabad, Iran,Corresponding Author: Fatemeh Darabi, Assistant Professor, Asadabad University of Medical Science, Asadabad, Hamedan, Iran, E-mail:
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Baloushah S, Maasoumi R, Farahani FK, Khadoura KJ, Elsous A. Intimate partner violence against Palestinian women in Gaza strip: Prevalence and correlates. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:3621-3626. [PMID: 31803663 PMCID: PMC6881945 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_498_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Context: Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects gravely the victims and is resulting in negative physical and psychological consequences. Aims: This paper aimed to determine the prevalence of IPV against women in Gaza strip and associated factors. Moreover, to explore women's seeking behaviors to help. Settings and Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods and Materials: Community internet-based survey was conducted using the Heart Insult Threat Scout questionnaire and the reporting behavior of respondent to violence act. Statistical Analysis Used: A number of 517 ever married women responded and data were entered and analyzed using SPSS software version 23. Results: About 517 women participated. Of which, 23% (119/517) reported exposure to any types of IPV. Multivariate logistic regression showed factors associated with IPV were as follows: husbands who are drug user (OR = 27.577, CI95%: 5.153–147.591; P < 0.001), husband exposure to violence in childhood (OR = 9.174, CI95%: 4.753–7.727; P > 0.001), and family with a special needs child (OR = 2.956, CI95%: 1.131–8.607; P < 0.05). Approximately, two-thirds of the victims tended to keep silent toward violence and dealt with it as a private and family issue; hence, they hesitated to communicate with others or seek any help to protect themselves. Conclusions: About 23% from the study participants experience violence in their life time. Factors associated with IPV are husband's drug abuse, having a child with special needs, and husband's childhood experience of violence. Qualitative researches are needed to understand the women experience to violence and sociocultural barrier for disclosure.
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- Suha Baloushah
- Department of Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Science International Campus, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Population Studies and Reproductive Health Department, National Population Studies Comprehensive Management Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, Public Health School, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Professions, Israa University, Gaza Strip, Palestine
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Behboudi-Gandevani S, Ziaei S, Kazemnejad A, Farahani FK, Vaismoradi M. Development and Psychometric Properties of The Delayed Childbearing Questionnaire (DCBQ-55). Healthcare (Basel) 2018; 6:healthcare6040120. [PMID: 30249064 PMCID: PMC6316416 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare6040120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Revised: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The comprehensive assessment of delayed childbearing needs a valid and reliable instrument. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to develop an instrument to evaluate factors influencing delayed childbearing among women and to assess its psychometric properties. The current methodological study was performed in two phases of (i) qualitative instrument development, and (ii) quantitative psychometric assessment of the developed instrument. Face and content validity of the instrument was assessed by eligible women and a panel of experts. Construct validity was assessed using the exploratory factor analysis (EFA). For reliability, internal consistency reliability and intra-rater reliability analysis were used. The initial instrument developed from the qualitative phase consisted of 60 items, which were reduced to 55 items after the face and content validity processes. EFA (n = 300) using the Kaiser criteria (Eigenvalues > 1) and the scree plot led to a six-factor solution accounting for 61.24% of the observed variance. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, Spearman’s correlation, test–retest and intra-class correlation coefficients for the whole instrument were reported as 0.83, 0.86 and 0.81, respectively. The final instrument entitled the delayed childbearing questionnaire (DCBQ-55) included 50 items with six domains of ‘readiness for childbearing’, ‘stability in the partner relationship’, ‘awareness about the adverse outcomes of pregnancy in advanced maternal age’, ‘attitude toward delayed childbearing’, ‘family support’, and ‘social support’ on a five-point Likert scale. The DCBQ-55 as a simple, valid and reliable instrument can assess factors influencing delayed childbearing. It can be used by reproductive healthcare providers and policy makers to understand factors influencing delayed childbearing and devise appropriate strategies.
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- Samira Behboudi-Gandevani
- Department of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, Medical Sciences Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, 14115-111 Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, Medical Sciences Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, 14115-111 Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Medical Sciences Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, 14115-111 Tehran, Iran.
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- Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Nord University, 8049 Bodø, Norway.
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Darabi F, Yaseri M, Kaveh MH, Khalajabadi Farahani F, Majlessi F, Shojaeizadeh D. The Effect of a Theory of Planned Behavior-based Educational Intervention on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Iranian Adolescent Girls: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Res Health Sci 2017; 17:e00400. [PMID: 29233954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We aimed to assess the effect of a theory of planned behavior (TPB)-based educational intervention on attitude, norms, parental control, behavioral control, and intention in high school girls in Tehran, Iran. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. METHODS This study was conducted among 578 high school girls, 12 to 16 yr, in Tehran, Iran in 2016. The subjects were randomly assigned to the experimental (n=289) and control (n=289) groups using multistage random cluster sampling. TPB is the basis for both education and evaluation; therefore, the TPB-based questionnaire was used before and after the intervention. The intervention included three months education and six months follow up. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 through statistical tests and analysis of covariance. RESULTS Significant improvement in attitude (difference=16.8; 95% CI: 15.3, 18.3), subjective norms (16.4; 95% CI=14.83 to 18.11), perceived behavioral control (18.0; 95% CI: 16.6, 19.4), perceived parental control (17%; 95% CI: 15.1, 18.9), behavioral intention (18.4%; 95 CI: 14.8, 18.3), and behavior (18.5; 95% CI:16.8, 20.2) was observed in experimental group compared to control group (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Theory-based educational intervention in sexual and reproductive health can effectively reduce the high-risk behaviors related to sexual and reproductive health in adolescent girls. Health and education policy-makers are advised to review the current education programs and replace them with new influential education programs related to sexual and reproductive health in the school system.
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- Fatemeh Darabi
- Department of Public Health, Asadabad School of Medical Sciences, Asadabad, Iran.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Population Studies/Reproductive Health, Associate Professor, Department of Population, Health and Family Planning, National Institute for Population Research, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Education Health and Promotion Health, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Rahimi-Naghani S, Merghati-Khoei E, Shahbazi M, Khalajabadi Farahani F, Motamedi M, Salehi M, Karimi M, Hajebi A. Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge Among Men and Women Aged 15 to 49 Years in Metropolitan Tehran. J Sex Res 2016; 53:1153-1164. [PMID: 27077496 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2016.1148110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge is an important predictor of an individual's sexual behavior; however, little is known regarding this issue among Iranians. This study assessed sexual and reproductive health knowledge among men and women aged 15 to 49 years in Tehran. A total of 755 men and women aged 15 to 49 years were recruited using multistage, random cluster sampling in June 2014. An illustrative anonymous questionnaire endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) was used to collect the data. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed. The results showed that men and women were moderately knowledgeable about sexual and reproductive health (mean score of SRH knowledge = 39, range: 26 to 52); however, myths and misperceptions prevailed in different aspects of SRH. For example, only 45% of women and 38.7% of men accurately knew that a person infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can look healthy. Friends were identified as the primary or secondary source of knowledge about puberty and sex-related issues. A multivariate analysis showed that being female (coefficient = 0.139, p < 0.001) and being married (coefficient = 0.180, p < 0.001) were significant predictors of better SRH knowledge, while being young (age group 15 to 24) was a significant determinant of poor SRH knowledge (coefficient = -0.161, p < 0.001) when other influencing factors were controlled. Culturally appropriate and age-specific comprehensive education is recommended, particularly for men, the unmarried, and the younger generation in Iran.
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- Shahrzad Rahimi-Naghani
- a Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health at Charité , Universitätsmedizin Berlin
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- b Iranian Center for Addiction Studies, Institution of Risk Behaviour Reduction , Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- c Community-Based Participatory Research Center, Institution of Risk Behaviour Reduction , Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- f Student Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery , Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
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- g Department of Psychiatry , Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
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- h Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health , Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- i Mental Health Research Center, Tehran Institute of Psychiatry, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health , Iran University of Medical Sciences
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Askari Majabadi H, Solhi M, Montazeri A, Shojaeizadeh D, Nejat S, Khalajabadi Farahani F, Djazayeri A. Factors Influencing Fast-Food Consumption Among Adolescents in Tehran: A Qualitative Study. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2016; 18:e23890. [PMID: 27247793 PMCID: PMC4884438 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.23890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Revised: 10/18/2014] [Accepted: 11/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background: The consumption of different types of fast food is increasingly growing in all parts of the world, both in developed and developing countries. Because of the changes and transitions in the lifestyle and dietary habits of people, an increasing number of people from different age groups, particularly adolescents and young adults, are inclined toward consuming fast food. Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the factors influencing fast-food consumption among adolescents in Tehran, Iran. Patients and Methods: The present qualitative study was conducted in 2012 - 2013 in Tehran, the capital of Iran. To achieve the objective of this study, 42 adolescents were enrolled in this study through a purposive sampling method, and the required data was collected via individual semi-structured in-depth interviews. Data collection and analysis were carried out simultaneously, and the collected data was analyzed via a thematic content analysis and using MAXQDA 10 software. Results: In this study after coding the transcribed interviews, the findings were categorized into three main themes as follows: personal views, social factors, and family factors. Each theme included several categories and subcategories, and the coded sentences and phrases were placed under each category and subcategory. Conclusions: The results of this study showed that the number of factors promoting fast-food consumption appeared to be more than the inhibiting factors and that the diverse factors at the individual and social level influenced fast-food consumption among adolescents.
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- Hesamedin Askari Majabadi
- Department of Health, Nursing and Allied Health School, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, IR Iran
- Department of Health Services and Health Education, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Health Services and Health Education, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Corresponding Author: Mahnaz Solhi, Department of Health Services and Health Education, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel: +98-2186704756, Fax: +98-2188622707, E-mail:
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- Mental Health Research Group, Health Metrics Research Center, Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Knowledge Utilization Research Center, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Population Health and Family Planning, National Institute of Population Researches, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Educational Development, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Abdi K, Arab M, Rashidian A, Kamali M, Khankeh HR, Farahani FK. Exploring Barriers of the Health System to Rehabilitation Services for People with Disabilities in Iran: A Qualitative Study. Electron Physician 2015; 7:1476-85. [PMID: 26767101 PMCID: PMC4700893 DOI: 10.19082/1476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2015] [Accepted: 11/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Introduction The United Nations (UN) identified health as a basic human right, but, unfortunately, the evidence shows that people with disabilities (PWD) often have lower levels of health than the general population. This can be associated with problems in access to the services and programs. The aim of this study was to explore barriers of the health system to rehabilitation services for PWD in Iran. Methods This was a qualitative study conducted on 21 participants using semi-structured, in-depth interviews and content analysis from June 2014 to July 2015. Data analysis was performed by MAXQDA version 10. Results “Barriers” were the most prominent challenge of people with disabilities that needed access to rehabilitation services. These barriers were categorized into eight concepts of deficiency in the system that provides rehabilitation services, defect of education, deficiency in detecting and screening of people with disability, defect of stewardship in rehabilitation, ignoring socio-cultural factors, accessibility hardships, lack of identification, and financial hardships in rehabilitation. Conclusions An efficient rehabilitation plan requires a common understanding, considering the long-term complications involved in addressing the barriers. Understanding the barriers of the health system to rehabilitation services requires comprehensive management that first should be familiar with all of PWD, providers, policy makers, and other beneficiaries. It also is necessary for policy makers to consider rehabilitation services as a main part of the health plan; especially, they must change their oversight of rehabilitation services and programs. Thus, policy makers should have need comprehensive management and recommended further research.
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- Kianoush Abdi
- Ph.D. Student of Health Services Management, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Professor of Health Management, Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Professor of Health Management and Economics, Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Ph.D. of Health Education, Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Management, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Ph.D. of Nursing, Associate Professor, Department of Health in Emergency and Disaster and Nursing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Ph.D. of Population Studies/Reproductive Health, Assistant Professor, Department of Population, Health and Family Planning, National Institute for Population Research, Tehran, Iran
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Khalajabadi Farahani F, Cleland J. Perceived norms of premarital heterosexual relationships and sexuality among female college students in Tehran. Cult Health Sex 2015; 17:700-717. [PMID: 25587802 DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2014.990515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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This paper describes perceptions of the societal acceptability and acceptability among peers of different types of premarital heterosexual relationships in Iran. Sources of variation in subjective norms are assessed. Results derive from a survey conducted in 2005 of a representative sample of 1743 female college students from four multidisciplinary universities in Tehran using two-stage random cluster sampling. An anonymous pilot-tested questionnaire was used. Respondents displayed remarkable heterogeneity and ambiguity concerning the social acceptability of premarital heterosexual friendship, dating and physical contact, but expressed greater certainty about the unacceptability of premarital sex. The majority (77.5%) reported that premarital sex was socially prohibited, while about one third (33.1%) were unsure about the social acceptability of having a boyfriend and dating before marriage. Peer norms were perceived to be more liberal but, nevertheless, very few peers were thought to be in favour of premarital intercourse. Older students, those with educated fathers and those studying in a mixed-sex university perceived norms to be more liberal than their counterparts. Access to satellite television, a major source of exposure to new information and values about sexuality, was a major predictor of liberal peer norms. It appears that a significant proportion of young people in Tehran have broken with tradition with regard to premarital social interaction and romantic friendships, but the majority still conforms to traditional cultural and religious values regarding abstinence before marriage.
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- Farideh Khalajabadi Farahani
- a Department of Population and Reproductive Health , Population Research Institute in Asia and the Pacific , Tehran , Iran
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Behboudi Gandevani S, Ziaee S, Khalajabadi Farahani F. A Review of the Impact of Different Social Policy Incentives to Accelerate Population Growth Rate. Women's Health Bull 2014. [DOI: 10.17795/intjsh-18967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Behboudi Gandevani S, Ziaee S, Khalajabadi Farahani F. A Review of the Impact of Different Social Policy Incentives to Accelerate Population Growth Rate. Women's Health Bull 2014. [DOI: 10.17795/whb-18967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES In spite of the government's efforts, the prevalence of contraceptive use in Iran is only 55.4%. Health concerns, side effects, failure of the methods and some demographic issues, among which education, age, and number of daughters, have a great influence on the enforcement of contraceptive measures. The aim of the present study was to identify factors affecting contraceptive use in Iran. METHODS Data from the project 'The study of contraceptive practice in Tehran, 1999-2000' were analyzed with regard to the factors associated with contraceptive use by Iranian couples. A total of 4042 women at reproductive ages who had delivered in one of the 12 teaching hospitals of Tehran and had at least one child that lived for at least 24 hours after birth, were interviewed using a questionnaire that gathered information about their socio-demographic status, fertility history, and other characteristics. RESULTS Using a multinomial logistic regression, it was found that the woman's age, her own or her husband's level of education, previous awareness about contraceptive methods, number of abortions, and number of sons and daughters were factors that were significantly associated with contraceptive use. CONCLUSIONS A number of factors affect the application of contraceptive measures. It is essential that health policy makers be aware of these to promote contraception and population control.
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- Seyed Mahdi Sadat-Hashemi
- Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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BACKGROUND Despite reluctance to conceive, approximately 30% of couples do not use any method of contraception. Health concerns, side effects, failure of the method and some demographic issues such as education, age, residential region and number of living children have a major effect on contraceptive use. OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to determine those factors which influence contraceptive use in Tehran. METHODS Data from the project "The Study of the Effectiveness of Postpartum Consultation about Family Planning on Contraceptive Practice during 2 years after Parturition in University Hospitals of Tehran in 1996" were applied for the analysis of those factors which influence contraceptive use by Iranian couples. A total of 4177 women of reproductive age who gave birth in one of the 12 hospitals in Tehran during the 24 hours following the interview of the initial study and had at least one living child were enrolled in the present study. The questionnaire used included some questions about socio-demographic status, fertility history, knowledge of contraceptives and the source of this knowledge, and previous contraception practice and its effectiveness. RESULTS Using a logistic regression model, it was found that age, women's level of education, their husbands' level of education and previous familiarity with contraceptive methods were the most significant factors influencing contraceptive use. CONCLUSIONS It is suggested that health policy makers strengthen the family planning services through providing appropriate counselling in family planning clinics.
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- F R Tehrani
- National Research Centre for Reproductive Health (NRCRH), Deputy Ministry for Research Affairs, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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