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Sharifipour F, Siahkal SF, Qaderi K, Mohaghegh Z, Zahedian M, Azizi F. Effect of Curcumin on Dysmenorrhea and Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Korean J Fam Med 2024; 45:96-104. [PMID: 38266637 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.23.0184] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are common periodic and frequent complications in women of reproductive age that can negatively affect health and quality of life. The present study examined the effects of curcumin on the severity of dysmenorrhea and PMS symptoms. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted by searching databases such as the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science from inception to January 2023. Article screening was performed using Endnote ver. X8 (Clarivate). Review Manager (RevMan ver. 5.3; Cochrane) was used for the quality assessment and meta-analysis. A total of 147 studies were screened, of which five were finally selected for quantitative and qualitative analyses. The studies were conducted between 2015 and 2021, and a total of 379 participants with a mean age of 23.33±5.54 years had been recruited in these studies. RESULTS The meta-analysis showed that curcumin consumption could significantly reduce the severity of dysmenorrhea (mean difference, -1.25; 95% confidence interval [CI], -1.52 to -0.98; three studies; I2=31%) and the overall score of PMS (standardized mean difference, -1.41; 95% CI, -1.81 to -1.02; two studies; I2=0%). CONCLUSION The reduction in the severity of PMS and dysmenorrhea has been attributed to curcumin's anti-inflammatory and antidepressant activities. Although the findings suggest that curcumin may be an effective treatment for reducing the severity of PMS and dysmenorrhea, further research with a larger number of participants from various socioeconomic levels and a longer duration of treatment is needed to evaluate the effective dose of curcumin.
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- Foruzan Sharifipour
- Clinical Research Development Center, Motazedi Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Motazedi Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Family Health Department, Health Deputy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Heydarpour S, Sharifipour F, Heydarpour F. Effect of Salvia officinalis scent on postmenopausal women's sexual function and satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:442. [PMID: 37612717 PMCID: PMC10463902 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02605-8] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Sexual function is one of the important aspects of quality of life which is often impaired after menopause. Given the side effects of hormone therapy on postmenopausal women, alternative treatments such as aromatherapy have won popularity. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of aromatherapy using Salvia officinalis on the sexual function and satisfaction of postmenopausal women. METHODS This was a double-blind randomized controlled trial conducted on postmenopausal women referring to health centers in Kermanshah, Iran, in 2018. The participants were randomly divided into two groups: Salvia officinalis (n = 32) and control (n = 32). Women in the intervention group received 2 drops of Salvia officinalis essential oil by inhalation twice a day for 5 consecutive days of a week continued for 6 weeks. The control group received almond oil in the same dosage and frequency. Sexual function and satisfaction were evaluated using the Lindberg sexual satisfaction questionnaire and the female sexual function index, respectively before the intervention and 6 weeks after it. RESULTS After 6 weeks of intervention, the total mean scores of sexual function (28.8 ± 2.13 vs.17.9 ± 1.59 P < 0.001) and sexual satisfaction (71.53 ± 5.86 vs. 50.44 ± 10.41) were significantly higher in the Salvia officinalis group compared with the control group, respectively. CONCLUSION The findings showed that aromatherapy using Salvia officinalis has a significant effect on improving sexual function and satisfaction in postmenopausal women. Therefore, given the prevalence of sexual disorders in postmenopausal women, aromatherapy using Salvia officinalis is recommended to be used for improving these disorders. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials; https://en.irct.ir/user/trial/50212/view (IRCT20160427027633N6), registered (12/08/2020).
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- Sousan Heydarpour
- Department of Reproductive Health, Nursing and Midwifery School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Social Development & Health Promotion Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Kazempour R, Abedi P, Siahkal SF, Sharifipour F, Zahedian M. Effect of Selenium Supplementation on Biochemical Markers of Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review. Prev Nutr Food Sci 2023; 28:121-133. [PMID: 37416789 PMCID: PMC10321446 DOI: 10.3746/pnf.2023.28.2.121] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a widespread endocrine disorder among fertile women and may be induced by nutritional deficiencies. In this study, we assess the impact of selenium supplementation (SS) on biochemical markers in women with PCOS. To gather relevant literature, we searched the Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Embase, and MEDLINE databases from inception up to July 24, 2022. Subsequently, we included all published full-text randomized clinical trials examining the effects of SS versus placebo on biochemical changes in women with PCOS. Review Manager 5.3 was used to collect and analyze data and assess the risk of bias. Seven articles, comprising 413 women, were ultimately involved in the study. According to the results, SS could increase the level of quantitative insulin sensitivity check index [standardized mean difference (SMD)=0.34, 95% confidence interval (CI)=0.04∼0.65], total antioxidant capacity (SMD=0.89 mmol/L, 95% CI=0.52∼1.26), and glutathione (SMD=1.00 μmol/L, 95% CI=0.22∼1.78). Conversely, SS could decrease triglyceride, cholesterol, fasting plasma glucose, insulin, and the homeostasis model of assessment-insulin resistance levels compared with the placebo. Furthermore, there were no significant differences regarding sex hormone-binding globulin level, testosterone level, malondialdehyde, and body mass index between the two groups. In addition, the results suggest that SS improves biochemical markers in women with PCOS and thus is recommended for treating biochemical disorders among these women in addition to standard treatment.
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- Robab Kazempour
- Department of Midwifery, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand 5418916571, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Department of Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz 6135715794, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand 5418916571, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6715847141, Iran
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- Librarian of Nursing and Midwifery Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz 6135715794, Iran
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Abbaspoor Z, Sharifipour F, Javadnoori M, Moghadam ZB, Cheraghian B, Najafian M. Evaluation of the effectiveness of a postnatal support education program for husbands in promotion of their primiparous wives' perceived social support: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:139. [PMID: 36978090 PMCID: PMC10045875 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02270-x] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Primiparous women experience various challenges if not provided with social support in the early postpartum period. Support in form of postpartum education programs is needed to improve mental well-being in primiparous women. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a postnatal supportive education program for husbands on the perceived social support (primary outcome), and stress and maternal self-efficacy (secondary outcome) of their primiparous wives. METHODS This randomized clinical trial was performed on pregnant women referring to healthcare centers for routine care from September to November 2021 in Kermanshah, Iran. One hundred pregnant women were randomly divided in to intervention and control groups. Four 45-90 min online training sessions were held weekly for the husbands of the intervention group. The primiparous women completed the Postpartum Partner Support Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and Postpartum Parental Expectations Survey before (third day after delivery, immediately and one month after completing the intervention. Data were analyzed using Fisher's exact test, Chi-square test, independent t-test, and repeated measures analysis of variance in SPSS version 24, and p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS In the control and intervention groups before the intervention, socio-demographic characteristics (P > 0.05), the mean scores of perceived social support (P = 0.11), maternal self-efficacy (p = 0.37) and perceived stress (p = 0.19) were not statistically significant. However, in the intervention group compared to the control group the mean scores of perceived social support (79.42 ± 7.17 vs. 37.26 ± 7.99, P < 0.001), maternal self-efficacy (186.22 ± 39.53 vs. 106.3 ± 32.88, P < 0.001) and perceived stress (16.36 ± 6.65 vs. 43.3 ± 7.39, P < 0.001) immediately after the intervention and the mean scores of perceived social support (84.4 ± 5.91 vs. 37.14 ± 6.63, P < 0.001), maternal self-efficacy (191.24 ± 38.92 vs. 112.34 ± 37.12, P < 0.001) and perceived stress (13.98 ± 4.84 vs. 39.06 ± 7.25, P < 0.001) one month after the intervention changed significantly. CONCLUSION The postpartum supportive education program for husbands was effective in promoting social support for primiparous women. Thus it can be introduced as routine care in the postpartum period. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical trial registration Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials; https://en.irct.ir/user/trial/56451/view (IRCT20160427027633N8), registered (15/06/2021).
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- Zahra Abbaspoor
- Department of Midwifery, Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Department of Midwifery, Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Alimentary Tract Research Center, Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fertility Infertility and Perinatology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Sharifipour F, Heydarpour S, Salari N. Comparison of Aromatherapy with Citrus aurantium and Lavender on Sexual Satisfaction in Breastfeeding Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Breastfeed Med 2023; 18:23-29. [PMID: 36603110 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2022.0179] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of aroma of Citrus aurantium and Lavender essence on sexual satisfaction in breastfeeding women. Materials and Methods: This was a double-blind randomized controlled trial that was conducted on 180 breastfeeding women from January to May 2019. The participants were allocated to three groups of Citrus aurantium (n = 60), Lavender (n = 60), and control (n = 60) groups. Two groups of intervention used 2 drops of essential oil, twice a day, for 40 days as inhalation. The control group received almond oil in the same. The sexual satisfaction was evaluated using the Linda Berg's Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire before the intervention and 40 days after the intervention started. The data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical software, version 21, and p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: After the 40 days of intervention, the mean score of sexual satisfaction was significantly higher in the Citrus aurantium and Lavender groups compared with the control group (59.3 ± 11.7, 59.3 ± 11.6 vs. 52.02 ± 11.5, p < 0.001). There was no significant difference between Lavender and Citrus aurantium groups. Conclusions: The results of this study showed that the aroma of Citrus aurantium and Lavender essence could significantly improve the sexual satisfaction of breastfeeding women. Therefore, it is recommended that health care providers should inform the breastfeeding women and advise them to use these interventions for increase of the sexual satisfaction. Trial Registration Number: IRCT20160427027633N3.
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- Foruzan Sharifipour
- Department of Midwifery and Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Health, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Abbaspoor Z, Sharifipour F, Javadnoori M, Moghadam Z, Najafian M, Cheraghian B. Primiparous mothers' perception and expectations regarding social support during the postpartum period: A qualitative study. Iranian J Nursing Midwifery Res 2023; 28:38-46. [DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_383_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Faal Siahkal S, Abedi P, Iravani M, Esfandiarinezhad P, Dastoorpoor M, Bakhtiari S, Najafian M, Sharifipour F, Mohaghegh Z. Continuous non-locking vs. interrupted suturing techniques for the repair of episiotomy or second-degree perineal tears: A single-blind randomized controlled trial. Front Surg 2023; 10:1114477. [PMID: 37091272 PMCID: PMC10113503 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1114477] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Objective Perineal trauma is a serious and frequent problem after childbirth which is experienced by millions of women worldwide. The technique used for perineal repair may have an impact on pain and wound healing. The aim of the present study was to compare the continuous non-locking technique with interrupted suturing for the repair of episiotomy or second-degree perineal tears. Methods A single-blind randomized-controlled trial was conducted from October 2021 to August 2022 in Sina Hospital, Ahvaz, Iran. Three hundred women were selected and randomly assigned into control and intervention groups using block randomization technique. The main outcomes included pain and wound healing that were assessed using visual analog scale (VAS), as well as redness, edema, ecchymosis/bruising, discharge, and approximation scale (REEDA). The secondary outcomes were the use of analgesics, duration of perineal repair, material used for suturing, pain during urination and defecation, and resumption of sexual intercourse. The participants were followed up on the first and seventh days and in the 6th week postpartum. Mann-Whitney, Chi-square, and Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) model were used for data analysis. Results Wound healing was significantly better in the continuous non-locking suture technique compared to the interrupted technique (β = -1.98; P > 0.0001). Women also experienced less pain in the continuous non-locking suture technique (β = -2.46; P > 0.0001). There was a reduction in the use of analgesics, the duration of perineal repair, and the material used for suturing in the continuous non-locking suturing technique as opposed to the interrupted method (P < 0.0001).The odds of pain during urination and defecation significantly reduced in women who underwent the continuous non-locking method (P < 0.001). Also, women in the continuous non-locking group resumed their sexual intercourse earlier (P < 0.0001). Conclusion The findings of this study revealed that use of continuous non-locking technique for suturing was associated with reduced perineal pain and improved wound healing. Furthermore, it was associated with a shorter duration of perineal repair, less suture material used, and less need for analgesics compared with the interrupted method. There is, however, need for more studies to confirm the results of the present study.Iranian registry for randomized controlled trials (Ref. ID: IRCT20190415043283N1).
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- Shahla Faal Siahkal
- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Midwifery, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Menopause Andropause Research Centre, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Midwifery Department, Nursing and Midwifery School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Menopause Andropause Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Midwifery Department, Rosie Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fertility, Infertility and Perinatology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Correspondence: Zaynab Mohaghegh
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Mohaghegh Z, Golfakhrabadi F, Faal Siahkal S, Dastoorpoor M, Zaheri Abdevand Z, Montazeri S, Sharifipour F, Bahmaei H, Javadnoori M. The Effect of Malva Sylvestris Cream on Episiotomy Pain and Healing: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Int J Community Based Nurs Midwifery 2022; 10:248-258. [PMID: 36274662 PMCID: PMC9579455 DOI: 10.30476/ijcbnm.2022.95772.2082] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Episiotomy is one of the common procedures during childbirth in Iran, which causes pain, discomfort, and scar in the perineum. This study aimed to pursue the effect of Malva Sylvestris cream on episiotomy pain and healing. Methods This study was a double-blinded randomized-controlled clinical trial that was conducted from April to December 2021 at the Sina hospital in Ahvaz, Iran. Sixty women were selected and randomly assigned to control and intervention groups using block randomization. The main outcomes included pain assessment and episiotomy wound healing that are assessed by the Visual analog scale (VAS), and perineal healing scale included redness, edema, ecchymosis/bruising, discharge, approximation (REEDA). The cream was used twice a day for up to 14 days. The participants were followed on the first, seventh, and fourteenth days postpartum. Independent T-test, Mann-Whitney, and Chi-square, and Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) model were used by SPSS software version 22 for data analysis. Statistically significant level was considered less than 0.05. Results There were no significant statistical differences between the two groups in demographic characteristics (P>0.05). No significant statistical differences were found in both groups in terms of perineal healing (B=-0.05; P=0.89) and pain scores (B=0.15; P=0.56). However, the chance of external dysuria in the intervention group decreased by 77% (P=0.01). Conclusion Despite showing the positive effect of Malva Sylvestris extract on wound healing in animal and in-vitro studies, this clinical study failed to show the positive effect of this extract on wound healing and pain relief of episiotomy. However, future clinical trials are needed to substantiate the above findings.Trial Registration Number: IRCT20190826044621N1.
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- Zaynab Mohaghegh
- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Medicinal Plant Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,
Department of Midwifery, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Menopause Andropause Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Persian Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Sharifipour F, Javadnoori M, Behboodi Moghadam Z, Najafian M, Cheraghian B, Abbaspoor Z. Interventions to improve social support among postpartum mothers: A systematic review. Health Promot Perspect 2022; 12:141-150. [PMID: 36276421 PMCID: PMC9508393 DOI: 10.34172/hpp.2022.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Poor and insufficient social support to the mother in the post-partum period impairs the effective functioning of her new role as a mother, and it is an important risk factor for the maternal depression and stress after childbirth. Thus, interventions to improve social support to mothers in their postpartum period are required. The present review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the existing interventions aimed at improving social support among postpartum women. Methods: In this systematic review, PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EMBASE, Google Scholar, IranDoc, IranMedex, MagIran and SID were searched until January 2022. Full-text articles on the social support outcome, published in English or Persian, which used the design of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or comparison groups and involved postpartum or pregnant women as participants were included. The quality of the studies was assessed based on the seven criteria offered by Cochrane guidelines. Results: Our review included 10 studies involving 3328 women. According to our results, the following interventions were successful in increasing social support compared to the controlled conditions: counseling with men in the prenatal period, interventions based on interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), advanced practice nurse (APN), internet support, and home visiting in the postpartum period. Conclusion: These interventions could be provided to mothers during their prenatal or postpartum care. However, which one of these interventions is the most effective in improving social support among postpartum mothers was not identified in the present study.
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- Foruzan Sharifipour
- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Department of Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fertility Infertility and Perinatology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Alimentary Tract Research Center, Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, school of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Department of Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Abbaspoor Z, Sharifipour F, Siahposh A, Nazaralivand R, Mohaghegh Z, Faal Siahkal S. Effects of Aromatherapy with Citrus Aurantium Lavender on Sexual Function of Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Family Reprod Health 2022; 16:147-154. [PMID: 36457653 PMCID: PMC9678849 DOI: 10.18502/jfrh.v16i2.9485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of aromatherapy with Citrus aurantium Lavender on the sexual function of postmenopausal women. Materials and methods: A randomized controlled trial with single-blind design was conducted on eighty postmenopausal women in Ahvaz, Iran from January to December 2019. The women were randomly assigned to the Citrus aurantium group (n=40) and placebo group (n=40). The intervention group received two drops of Citrus aurantium essential oil twice a day, for four consecutive days a week, for four weeks as inhalation. Similarly, placebo was received by the control group. Results: The results of this study revealed that in the intervention group, the FSFI total score and all of its dimensions were significantly improved compared to the control group. Conclusion: Aromatherapy using Citrus aurantium can be used as an alternative or complementary method for improvement of sexual function in postmenopausal women. It is recommended that the postmenopausal women suffering from sexual dysfunction be informed on the aromatherapy by Citrus aurantium essential oil.
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- Zahra Abbaspoor
- Department of Midwifery, Menopause Andropause Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Menopause Andropause Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Medical Plants Research Center, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Midwifery Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Midwifery Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Abbaspoor Z, Siahposh A, Javadifar N, Faal Siahkal S, Mohaghegh Z, Sharifipour F. The Effect of Citrus Aurantium Aroma on the Sleep Quality in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Community Based Nurs Midwifery 2022; 10:86-95. [PMID: 35372632 PMCID: PMC8957651 DOI: 10.30476/ijcbnm.2021.90322.1693] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background One of the most common problems in menopausal women is sleep disturbance. Citrus aurantium has sedative, hypnotic, and anti-anxiety effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Citrus aurantium aroma on the sleep quality of postmenopausal women. Methods This was a double-blind randomized controlled trial that was conducted from Feb to Dec 2019 on 80 postmenopausal women who suffered from sleep disturbances. The participants were assigned into two groups randomly. Women in the intervention group were requested to use 2 drops of essential oil of Citrus aurantium, twice a day, for 4 consecutive days in a week, for 4 weeks as inhalation. The control group received almond oil in the same way. The quality of sleep was evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before the intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention started. The data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical software, version 21, and P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results After 4-weeks of intervention, the mean score of sleep quality was significantly lower in the Citrus aurantium group compared to the control group (5.75±1.33 vs 13±1.59, P<0.001). In the intervention group, all dimensions of PSQI were improved significantly (P<0.001). Conclusion The results of this study showed that the aroma of Citrus aurantium essence could significantly improve the sleep quality of postmenopausal women. Therefore, it is recommended that health care providers should inform the postmenopausal women and advise them to use this intervention for reduction of sleep disorders. Trial Registration Number IRCT20160427027633N7.
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- Zahra Abbaspoor
- Department of Midwifery, Menopause Andropause Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Plants Research Center., School of Pharmacy, Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Menopause Andropause Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Menopause Andropause Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Siahkal SF, Iravani M, Mohaghegh Z, Sharifipour F, Zahedian M, Nasab MB. Investigating the association of the dimensions of genital hiatus and levator hiatus with pelvic organ prolapse: a systematic review. Int Urogynecol J 2021; 32:2095-2109. [PMID: 33523259 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-020-04639-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a very common and distressing problem that affects women's quality of life. This systematic review aimed to investigate the association of the dimensions of the genital hiatus and levator hiatus at rest and Valsalva with POP. METHODS The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus, Embase and Web of Science were searched on 25 April 2020. All data were analyzed using Review Manager 5.3. RESULTS Of the 1288 papers reviewed, 21 (n = 5145: 2909 women with POP and 2236 controls) were considered for meta-analysis. Compared with the normal pelvic floor group, the urogenital hiatus size in the POP group was significantly higher at rest (mean difference: 0.49; 95% CI: [0.43, 0.55], P < 0.00001) and at Valsalva (mean difference: 0.79; 95% CI: [0.70, 0.89], P < 0.00001). Also, the levator ani hiatus size in the POP group was significantly higher at rest (mean difference: 0.52, 95% CI: [0.25, 0.78], P < 0.0001) and at Valsalva (mean difference: 1.01; 95% CI: [0.73,1.28], P < 0.00001) compared with that in the normal pelvic floor group. CONCLUSION This systematic review showed that the sizes of the urogenital hiatus and levator ani hiatus and area of the levator hiatus in the POP group were significantly higher than those in the normal pelvic floor groups in both positions (rest or Valsalva maneuver). Also, in the POP group, the levator hiatus length at rest was significantly lower than that in the Valsalva maneuver.
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- Shahla Faal Siahkal
- Department of Midwifery, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Department, Nursing and Midwifery School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Unit of Family Health, Health Deputy of Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Midwifery Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Midwifery Department, Nursing and Midwifery School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Mohaghegh Z, Abedi P, Faal S, Jahanfar S, Surdock A, Sharifipour F, Zahedian M. The effect of hyoscine n- butylbromide on labor progress: A systematic review. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:291. [PMID: 32404072 PMCID: PMC7218842 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-2832-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the effectiveness of hyoscine n-butylbromide in labor progress. Methods The databases including PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Science-Direct, Scopus and Web of Science were searched for studies published up to December 2019. Articles that published as randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and full-text articles published in English or other languages were included and participants were primi or multigravida women who were in active phase of labor. The intervention included HBB compared to placebo (normal saline) that was used during active phase of labor. Pooled estimates were measured using the fixed or random effect model, while the overall effect was reported in a mean difference (MD). All data were analyzed using Review Manager 5.3. Results Twenty studies involving 3108 women were included in meta-analysis. Based on subgroup analysis by parity, use of HBB significantly reduced the duration of the first stage of labor in primigravida women (MD = − 57.73; 95% CI: [− 61.48, − 53.60]) and in multigravida women (MD = − 90.74; 95% CI: [− 97.24, − 84.24]). Administering HBB could reduce the second stages of labor in primigravidas and multigravidas about 6 min and 4 min respectively. Also, HBB reduced the duration of the third stage of labor in multigravidas about 3 min. APGAR score at one and 5 min after birth was not affected. The main maternal adverse effect was tachycardia and dry mouth. Labor duration in studies in which the participants were primi-and multigravida was not presented based on separate parities except for four papers, and the route of HBB administration was not the same across all studies. Conclusions Although, the effect of HBB was minimal when multigravidas and primigravidas women were considered together, the HBB was clinically effective in primigravida and multigravida women for shortening the first and the second stages of labor. Also, HBB could reduce the length of the third stage of labor in multigravidas.
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- Zaynab Mohaghegh
- Midwifery Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Midwifery Department, Menopause Andropause Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Midwifery, Islamic Azad University, Marand Branch, Marand, Iran
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- School of Health Sciences-MPH Program Health Professions Building 2212, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA
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- Midwifery Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran
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Abd El Aziz MA, Sharifipour F, Abedi P, Jahanfar S, Judge HM. Secnidazole for treatment of bacterial vaginosis: a systematic review. BMC Womens Health 2019; 19:121. [PMID: 31638955 PMCID: PMC6802328 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-019-0822-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the common vaginal infections among childbearing women. The usual treatment for BV is metronidazole; hence 30% of women have recurrence within 60 to 90 days after treatment. There are some studies which assessed the effect of secnidazole on BV. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the effectiveness of secnidazole for treatment of BV. Methods The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus, and Web of Science (all databases from inception till October 28, 2018) were searched. Primary outcomes were clinical cure rate and microbiologic cure rate and the secondary outcomes were adverse events. Data was extracted from eligible studies by two review authors individually and analyzed by RevMan 5.3. Results Our search found six trials involving 1528 participants. Treatment with 2 g secnidazole could significantly reduce the risk of BV in patients with three or less episodes of BV in the last year by OR: 7.54 (95% CI, 3.89–14.60, p < 0.00001) and in patients with four or more episodes of BV in the last year (OR: 4.74, 95% CI: 1.51–14.84, p = 0.0.008). Secnidazole (2 g) could significantly increase the microbiologic cure rate in women with 3 or less episodes of BV in the last year (OR: 7.63, 95% CI: 2.30–25.33, p = 0.0009) but not in the women with 4 or more episodes of BV in the last year (OR: 20.17, 95% CI: 1.06–382.45, p = 0.05). The clinical cure rate, microbiological effect and the therapeutic cure rate of 2 g secnidazole was significantly more than that of 1 g secnidazole. The results showed that the clinical cure rate of 2 g secnidazole was not different from the following medications: metronidazole (500 mg bid for 5 days), secnidazole plus vaginal metronidazole, 2 g single dose of oral metronidazole and 2 g secnidazole plus vaginal ornidazole. Conclusion This review showed that 2 g and 1 g secnidazole were better than placebo, however, 2 g secnidazole was more effective than 1 g. Secnidazole 2 g was not different from metronidazole (500 mg bid for 5 days), or from secnidazole plus vaginal metronidazole, or 2 g single dose of oral metronidazole or from 2 g secnidazole plus vaginal ornidazole.
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- Mohamed A Abd El Aziz
- Department of obstetrics and gynecology, Benha University Hospital, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Midwifery Department, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Midwifery Department, Menopause Andropause Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- School of Health Sciences, Health Professions 2239, Central Michigan University, Michigan, USA
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- School of Medicine, Atlantic University, Saint Lucia, West Indies, USA
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Faal S, Abedi P, Jahanfar S, Ndeke JM, Mohaghegh Z, Sharifipour F, Zahedian M. Sex hormone binding globulin for prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus in pre-conception and pregnancy: A systematic review. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2019; 152:39-52. [PMID: 31063851 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2019.04.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Revised: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIM The purpose of the present study was to assess the relationship of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS The Cochrane Library, Medline, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science were searched for studies published from the inception of the databases up to February 2019. Our inclusion criteria were published observational full-text articles. All data were analyzed using Review Manager 5.3. Of 208 papers reviewed, 26 studies (n = 6668) were considered for meta-analysis. RESULTS The SHBG level was significantly lower in women with GDM compared to healthy women (MD = -11.86; 95% CI: [-13.02, -10.71]). Also, SHBG in women with PCOS and GDM and obesity was significantly lower than women with PCOS without GDM (MD = -38.14; 95% CI: [-56.79, -19.48]) and normal weight women (MD: -58.96; 95% CI: [-79.32, -38.59]). SHBG in the second trimester was lower than that in the first trimester and pre-conception. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review showed that the level of SHBG is significantly lower in GDM pregnant women than that in healthy women. The results of this systematic review about the relationship of GDM and SHBG and suggestion to assess this marker in early pregnancy should be considered with caution.
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- Shahla Faal
- Department of Midwifery, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran
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- Menopause Andropause Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- School of Health Sciences-MPH Program Health Professions Building 2212, Central Michigan University, USA.
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- School of Health Sciences - MPH Program, Central Michigan University (CMU), Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, USA.
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- Unit of Family Health, Health Deputy of Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Librarian of Nursing and Midwifery School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran
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Shabestari M, Sharifipour F, Dadollahi M, Haghmoradi M. MS410 SHORT TERM (3 MONTHS) EVALUATION OF RENAL ARTERY STENTING AND ANGIOPLASTY IN PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION AND RENAL ARTERY STENOSIS. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(10)70911-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Sharifipour F, Rezaeetalab F, Naghibi M. Pulmonary fungal infections in kidney transplant recipients: an 8-year study. Transplant Proc 2009; 41:1654-6. [PMID: 19545701 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.02.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2008] [Revised: 12/22/2008] [Accepted: 02/09/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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UNLABELLED Invasive fungal infections are among the most important causes of mortality among transplant patients. One of the most common manifestations of these infections is pulmonary fungal infection (PFI). The present study sought to evaluate the rate of PFI in kidney transplant patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the data of 595 patients who underwent kidney transplantation from February 1999 to February 2007. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) culture and tissue biopsy were used to confirm PFI. RESULTS Thirteen of 595 patients (2.2%) experienced PFI. The most common pathogen (8/13, 41.5%) was Aspergillus, with 5 (38.5%) infected with Aspergillus only, 2 (15.4%) with both Aspergillus and Candida, and 1 (7.7%) with Aspergillus and mucormycosis. Seven of 13 (53.8%) died and 4 (30.7%) lost the transplanted kidney. Immunosuppressive therapy following rejection and prescription of broad spectrum antibiotics were the most important risk factors for fungal infections in these patients. CONCLUSIONS Fungal infections are among the most important causes of mortality among transplant patients, of which the most common manifestation is pulmonary. Immunosuppressive therapy and broad spectrum antibiotics are important risk factors, and Aspergillus is the most common pathogen responsible for fungal infections.
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- F Sharifipour
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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