Mohsen Ghasemi

Faculty of medicine, North Khorasan University of medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Evaluation of the effects of Islamic fasting on the biochemical markers of health.

Introduction: Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar, during which Muslims are obliged to perform specific rites and rituals. Fasting is considered the most important ritual during the holy month of Ramadan. Fasting variably influences the health of individuals, which could be attributed to the changes in the concentrations of certain biochemical markers. This study aimed to e...

[ 2 ] - The Effect of Education Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior on Preventive Behaviors of Vaginitis in Health Ambassadors

Background and Objective: one of the most common genital tract infections among women is vaginitis. It is a very serious issue due to its potential side effects for women. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of education based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, on preventive behaviors of vaginitis among Health Ambassadors in Maneh and Samalghan County. Methods: A semi-experimental ...

[ 3 ] - Factors Affecting the Intention to Choose the Natural vaginal delivery based on the Theory of Planned Behavior among Primigravidae

Aims: In the recent years, with regard to the uncontrolled growth of cesarean section (C-section) and the emphasis on increasing the indicator of Natural vaginal delivery (NVD) in Iran's Health System Transformation Plan, identifying the individual and social factors affecting this indicator have been necessary. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the effective factors with...

[ 4 ] - Effect of Awareness and Perceived Self-Efficacy on Breast Cancer Preventive Behaviors in Women; A Case Study of Neyshabur City

Aims: Breast cancer is currently one of the main causes of women's death in the world. Having a healthy lifestyle and performing screening tests has an effective role in reducing the mortality due to this disease. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of awareness and perceived self-efficacy of women of Neyshabur city on the preventive behaviors of breast cancer. Instruments...

[ 5 ] - Factors Related to Breast Cancer Preventive Behaviors in Middle-aged Women: An Application of Protection Motivation Theory

Introduction: Screening behaviors along with a healthy lifestyle and regular physical activity play an essential role in reducing mortality from breast cancer. The present study aimed to determine the factors associated with breast cancer–preventive behaviors based on the theory of protection motivation in women in Neyshabur city. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 325 women aged 30 to 69...