Mehrdad Khodabandeh

Neuromusculoskeletal Research Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale in Women with a Sick Child

Background Considering the necessity of using a valid and reliable tool to assess depression in women and the lack of similar tools in Iran, the purpose of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (ZSDS) with an emphasis on factor analysis among Iranian women with sick children.<b...

[ 2 ] - Relationship between Attitude towards Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression in Kerman, Iran

Background: Breastfeeding and mother-infant physical contact play an essential role in the mother's emotional recovery and readjustment. The present study aimed to investigate the association between attitude toward breastfeeding and postpartum depression. Materials and Methods: The present descriptive cross-sectional and analytical stud...