PURPOSE To examine the effect of Taegyo-focused prenatal classes on maternal-fetal attachment and self-efficacy related to childbirth. METHODS Over 4 weeks, 49 women, 20 to 36 weeks of gestation participated in a prenatal program led by the nurse who developed it. In addition to Lamaze content it included; understanding ability of fetus to respond, sharing motivation, purpose of pregnancy, an...

the purpose of the present study was to compare writing high achievers and low achievers tefl (teaching english as foreign language) learners’ writing self-beliefs. subjects, based on their officially recorded scores on the writing course, were assigned in two 22-member groups of high and low achievers. the adapted english version of mills’ and péron’s (2008) questionnaire and the foreign langu...

Purpose of this study was comparison of efficacy of child parent relationship therapy and positive parenting on decreasing of symptoms of anxiety and depression of children and maternal efficacy. Research design of this study was semi-experimental research with a pre/post-test design and control group. Among all of the school children who have 7 and 8 aged in Isfahan city in the 2011-2012 schoo...

Introduction: Breastfeeding has an essential role in providing maternal and infant health and as a result the society health. Breastfeeding self-efficacy is a powerful predictor of the duration of exclusive breastfeeding. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of cognitive-behavioral counseling during pregnancy on breastfeeding self-efficacy of pregnant women referring to compre...

abstract aims: elderlies are one of the vulnerable groups in the society that are increasing every day. senility is associated with disability and many chronic diseases. this study was performed to predict the self-efficacy and behavioral expectations in consumption of fruits and vegetables in elderly patients with functional constipation. instrument & methods: this cross-sectional study was pe...

background & aim: the challenges that patients face after intestinal ostomy surgery can lead to impaired adjustment and self-efficacy. there is evidence suggesting these variables have reciprocal effects on each other. therefore, the present study aimed to determine the correlation between adjustment and self-efficacy in patients with intestinal ostomy. methods & materials: this descriptive cor...

conclusions as one of the manifestations and the moving force of empowerment, education is the first major strategy in codifying, designing, and implementing empowerment programs. for women to be empowered, the active participation of all people in education is required. results results indicated that the frequency of domestic violence against participating women was significant after education...

Using questionnaire survey, the psychological control scale, academic efficacy and self-esteem scale of 774 students in Zhangzhou, Fujian, Qingdao, Shandong. Results found a significant negative correlation with perceived maternal efficacy;There was positive between Academic plays partially mediating role self-esteem.

background: unwanted pregnancy induces adverse attitudes regarding pregnancy which is a natural event by increasing mental and socio-economic difficulties. insufficient maternal care and low adjustment to parental role are known as consequences of unwanted pregnancy. perceived social support and self-efficacy in pregnancy influence health related behaviors and may play a crucial role in adaptat...

background: self-care is an essential element in treating a person with diabetes; and managing diabetes is of prime importance. the aim of this study was to investigate the predictors of adherence to self-care behavior among women with type 2 diabetes.   methods: this cross-sectional study was conducted on 210 female patients aged 30 to 60. data collection tool was an anonymous valid and reliab...