Women’s Health Bulletin (WHB) is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal, published by Health Policy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. The journal considers articles on all aspects of the health and wellbeing of adolescent girls and women, with a particular focus on the physical, mental, and emotional health of women. The journal welcomes submissions on women's public health issues, health behaviors, breast cancer, gynecological diseases, mental health and health promotion. WHB publishes Review Articles, Research articles, Short Communications, Editorials, Commentaries, and Letters to the Editor.

Moreover, all submissions to the WHB undergo a fair, supportive and double anonymized peer review process. We follow the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals, issued by International Committee for Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), as well as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) code of conduct for editors.


Announcement:

To facilitate a speedy turn-around when a rapid decision is required, Women's Health Bulletin offers a review model in which selected peer reviewers may be paid to deliver high-quality and speedy peer-review reports. This is optional - if you do not wish to pay for a fast-track peer review process, just submit your paper normally as described before in the instruction for authors. If you opt for fast track review, you are guaranteed: a rapid editorial decision and peer-review comments within 10 working days after submission and payment of the fee.

Review will no guarantee a manuscript to be accepted but it makes the judging process faster than the routine review process.

Fast Track Fee: 300,000 Tomans

For more information regarding fast track fee, please refer to this link.

Research Article
The Effectiveness of Emotional Schema Therapy on Self-Regulation and Frustration Tolerance in Female Students with Exam Anxiety

Sara Mousavi; Alireza Heidari; Sahar Safarzadeh; Parviz Asgari; Marzieh Talebzadeh Shoushtari

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2024, Pages 145-152

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.101975.1275

Abstract
  Background: Exam anxiety in female students, a significant emotional response and emotional issue that negatively impacts learning, is perceived as a threat by many students. The present study investigated the efficacy of emotional schema therapy (EST) on self-regulation and frustration tolerance in ...  Read More

Research Article
The Correlation Between Intensive Maternal Attitudes and Cognitive Abilities in Female Students Applying for the Gifted Exam: The Mediating Role of Maternal Mental Health

Marjan Ghasempour; Reza Johari Fard; Parvin Ehteshamzadeh; Rezvan Homaei

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2024, Pages 153-162

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.102449.1290

Abstract
  Background: Intensive maternal parenting, while intended to foster academic achievement, has been linked to increased stress and anxiety in children. The present study aimed to investigate the mediating role of maternal mental health in the correlation between intensive maternal attitudes and cognitive ...  Read More

Research Article
The Impact of Compassion-Focused Training on Parental Self-Efficacy in Mothers of Children with Externalizing Behaviors

Mojtaba Rahimi; Hossein Molavi; Mojtaba Ansari Shahidi; Akram Dehghani

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2024, Pages 163-171

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.102381.1288

Abstract
  Background: Mothers of children with externalizing behaviors often experience low self-efficacy. The present study investigated the effectiveness of compassion-focused training (CFT) on parental self-efficacy components in mothers of children with externalizing problems.Methods: This study employed a ...  Read More

Research Article
The Correlation between Attachment Style, Cognitive Flexibility, and Mentalization with the Social Well-being of Yoginis

Elham Askari Ashtiani; Anita Baghdasarians

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2024, Pages 172-179

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.102161.1284

Abstract
  Background: Women play a key role in the social and psychological well-being of societies, and yoga is one of the recognized training methods for improving women’s psychological abilities. The present study aimed to investigate the correlation between attachment style, cognitive flexibility, and ...  Read More

Research Article
Effects of Self-Compassion Therapy on Perceived Stress and Anxiety Sensitivity in Women with Multiple Sclerosis

Sayedeh Pegah Mousavipour; Sasan Bavi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2024, Pages 180-187

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.102366.1287

Abstract
  Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) leads to depression and anxiety in women and often decreases the quality of life, social interaction, and occupational competency of patients. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of self-compassion therapy on perceived stress and anxiety sensitivity ...  Read More

Research Article
Correlation between Participation in Physical Activity and Psychological Well-being among Elderly Women: The Mediating Role of Resilience

Farrokhlegha Najafzadeh; Sheida Ranjbari; Hassan Shafaei; Saeed Ghorbani

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2024, Pages 188-194

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.102534.1291

Abstract
  Background: Physical activity (PA) and resilience may be effective in increasing the strength, vitality and productivity of the elderly. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to explore the correlation between participation in PA and psychological wellbeing among elderly women with considering the mediating ...  Read More

Research Article
The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Self-control of Single-parent High School Students in Kerman, Iran

Negar Bahremand Nia; Azam Vaziri Nasab

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2024, Pages 195-202

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.102100.1281

Abstract
  Background: Many single-parent or parentless individuals tend to engage in social misconduct due to family and community incompetence and lack of support. The present study investigated the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on the self-control of single-parent high school students in ...  Read More

Research Article
Investigating the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Training on Mental Health and Anxiety in Women Faced with Divorce or Emotional Betrayal

Atefeh Mohammadi; Zohre Balagabri

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2024, Pages 203-212

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.102007.1277

Abstract
  Background: Emotional divorce is associated with various negative mental health consequences and dysfunctional behavior patterns. This study examined the effectiveness of emotion regulation training on the mental health and anxiety of married women who experienced divorce or emotional betrayal.Methods: ...  Read More

Sexual Satisfaction Studies in Iran, A Systematic Review

Sara Noruzi; Masoomeh Maarefvand; Hamidreza Khankeh; Mostafa Eghlima

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2019, , Pages 1-7

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2019.45878

Abstract
  Objective: The purpose of this study was to review the sources and studies on couple’s sexual satisfaction and the related factors. Evidence Acquisition: A systematic review was used in this study. The literature was searched in the following Iranian electronic databases: Google scholar, Iran Medex, ...  Read More

Self-Esteem in Adolescent Girls: A Qualitative Study

Mohammad Ali Morowati Sharifabad; Fatemeh Baghernezhad Hesary; Mohammadreza Miri; Reza Dastjerdi; Golam Reza Sharifzadeh

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 26-32

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2020.84215.1028

Abstract
  Background: Adolescence is a critical period of life for all people. Self-esteem is also a basic human need that affects one’s growth, development, and identity. This study aimed to explain 12-14 year-old female adolescents’ experiences regarding selfesteem. Methods: In this qualitative content-analysis ...  Read More

Prevalence and Pattern of Infertility in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study

Najmeh Maharlouei; Bahar Morshed Behbahani; Leila Doryanizadeh; Maryam Kazemi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , April 2021, , Pages 63-71

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2021.89924.1102

Abstract
  Context: Infertility is a complex reproductive issue worldwide. Knowledge about the prevalence of any health problems like infertility is the first step towards policymaking in order to make effective decisions. Methods: An electronic systematic review was conducted in 2019 through search in PubMed, ...  Read More

The Effect of 12-Week Corrective Exercises on the Postural Angles of Beautician Females with Upper Crossed Syndrome: a Clinical Trial Study

Hashem Piri; Maryam Hajian; Seyyed Hossein Mirkarimpour; Rahman Sheikhhoseini; Mohammad Rahimi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , April 2021, , Pages 91-97

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2021.90790.1112

Abstract
  Background: Upper crossed syndrome (UCS) is believed to be a prevalent deformity among female beauticians. This study designed to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of corrective exercises on the postural angles, namely, forward shoulder, forward head, and kyphosis of female beauticians with UCS. Methods: ...  Read More

Comparison of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Reducing Anxiety Symptoms

Fatemeh Abbasi; Kajal Shariati; Fakhri Tajikzadeh

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2018, , Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.5812/whb.60585

Abstract
  Background: Social anxiety is a clinical pattern of self-protection social behaviors that coincides with severe anxiety regarding negative reactions such as critique, being ridiculed, miss-communication, or miss-behaviors against others. Objectives: This research investigated the effect of cognitive ...  Read More

Publisher:
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Chairperson:
Kamran Bagheri Lankarani, MD

Editor-in-Chief:
Najmeh Maharlouei,MD

Managing Editor:
Neda Defaee Rad, MSc,MA


Frequency: Quarterly

Print ISSN: 2345-5136

Online ISSN: 2382-9990

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