Background: Infertility is global problem that leads to psychological complications. Studies show that the psychological damage caused by infertility is far greater in women that in men. Infertility reduces psychological well-being and causes infertility stress in infertile women. The objective of the present research was to determine the effectiveness of a positive thinking based poetry therap...

Coping variables that mediate the relation between intimate partner violence (IPV) and mental health outcomes among African American women were investigated. The study sample included 143 economically disadvantaged African American women ranging in age from 21 to 64 years old who were receiving services at an urban public health system. Sixty-five had experienced IPV within the past year and 78...

This paper discusses gender stereotypes still embedded in Nepali society towards women due to the disbelief and misconception which shaping expectations, attitudes, behaviors toward women. study also elucidates sad reality of stereotype throughout life (birth, marriage etc.) that have been practicing culture making vulnerable challenging. The critical appraisal at situation reveals a terrible r...

Background and Objectives: Postpartum depression is a disorder affecting individuals’ social ability accompanied by dangerous complications in the mother, neonate, and the family of the patient. This study aimed to investigate the relationship of postpartum depression with spiritual well-being and some demographic variables among women referring to health care centers, Qom, Iran. Methods: This...

background: smoking is a well‑known public health problem in women as well as men. in many countries including iran, there is an increase in tobacco use among women. exploring the experience of smoking by educated women in order to develop effective tobacco prevention programs in these women is necessary. this study aimed to explore the experiences of smoking among iranian educated women. metho...