Proximal Foundations of Jealousy: Expectations of Exclusivity in the Infant’s First Year of Life

Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux during the Infant’s First Year of Life in the Pediatric Department of Imam Reza Hospital

Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is the most common esophageal disorder, which occurs at all ages. GER is defined as the passage of gastric contents into the esophagus. GER disease (GERD), which is a long-term complication, is a common pediatric problem. Clinical manifestations of GERD in infants include regurgitation, irritability, choking, gagging, vomiting, poor weight gain, and r...

Potential Impact of Breastfeeding and Maternal Sensitivity during the First Year of Life: An Integrative Review of the Literature

Background: Poor maternal sensitivity leads to insecure infant attachment, and has been associated with negative cognitive consequences later in life. Maternal sensitivity is an indicator of the interactions between mothers and infants characterized by mutual and concurrent interchanges. The aim of the study is to review and synthesize all published studies that examine the potential effect of ...

The Predictors for Maternal Self-efficacy in Early Parenthood

Background & aim: Many parents do not believe in their ability to fulfill their parental responsibilities. Parental self-efficacy is crucial to parents’ sense of well-being and is considered a predictor for quality of life. However, evidence is scarce on the factors that influence parents’ perception of efficacy. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the predictors for parental self-effica...

Abstract Background: There is further evidence of breast feeding benefits for mother and infant health. In some regions of the world the rate of exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of infant’s life has been decreased. The most important factors associated with the problem are socio-economic variables such as maternal age, mother’s employment status, level of education, and infant...

The concept and aspects of Jealousy in the Quran and Hadith and compare it in Jealousy Psychology

One of the properties which is always has been regarded and man has experienced is “Jealousy”. It has been prohibited in the Quran and traditions and is considered one of the three principles of atheism. In Islamic texts, Jealousy has been translated to "Desire to decline favor of another". On the other hand, "envy", versus “Jealousy”, is mentioned that gaining blessing instead declining favor ...