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
Associations between Emotional Dysregulation, Repetitive Negative Thoughts, and a Sense of Self-Continuity with Post-Divorce Adjustment in Divorced Women

Mahdieh Hassanpour; Parisa Pourmohammad

Volume 12, Issue 2 , April 2025, Pages 79-89

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2025.104792.1325

Abstract
  Background: Divorce leads to personal, psychological, and social changes, necessitating an exploration of post-divorce adjustment. This study aimed to investigate the associations between emotional dysregulation, repetitive negative thoughts, and self-continuity with post-divorce adjustment in women.Methods: ...  Read More

Research Article
Factors Associated with Poor Mental Health Due to Intimate Partner Violence among Fishermen’s Wives in Bangladesh

Md. Sanaul Haque Mondal; Kamrun Nahar

Volume 12, Issue 2 , April 2025, Pages 90-100

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2025.104494.1321

Abstract
  Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health concern in the world, especially in the developing world. Bangladesh, a developing country, has the highest rate of IPV among the South Asian countries. We designed this study to examine survey data from a fishing community in Cox’s ...  Read More

Research Article
The Correlation between Self-Differentiation and Emotional Experiences toward the Spouse with the Probability of Divorce among Married Female Students

Tahere Amirahmadi; Hamdollah Jayervand; Farzaneh Hooman; Rezvan Homaei

Volume 12, Issue 2 , April 2025, Pages 101-108

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2025.104101.1313

Abstract
  Background: Understanding the factors that influence divorce can help individuals and couples make informed decisions about their relationships and seek appropriate support. The study aimed to investigate the correlation between self-differentiation and emotional experiences towards the spouse and the ...  Read More

Research Article
Investigating the Correlation between Spiritual Intelligence and Self-Compassion with the Mediation of Social Adjustment in Divorced Women

Fatemeh Sedighi; Nazila Khoshkhatti

Volume 12, Issue 2 , April 2025, Pages 109-118

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2025.104630.1324

Abstract
  Background: Divorce is recognized as the main factor contributing to the deterioration and collapse of the basic societal institution, the family, resulting in numerous negative social consequences. The study aimed to examine the correlation between spiritual intelligence and self-compassion with the ...  Read More

Research Article
The Impact of Transactional Analysis Group Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy on Emotional Regulation in Female College Students Following Romantic Breakups

Hadi Dehghani Neyestani; Seyed Hamid Atashpour; Hajar Torkan

Volume 12, Issue 2 , April 2025, Pages 119-128

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2025.104565.1323

Abstract
  Background: Romantic breakups are a common experience for college students that can significantly impact emotional wellbeing. This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of transactional analysis group therapy, schema therapy, and emotionfocused therapy on emotional regulation in female university ...  Read More

Research Article
Self-Compassion Therapy as a Transformative Intervention for Adolescent Girls’ Body Image

Fatemeh Masoudizadeh; Fariba Hafezi; Sahar Safarzadeh; Zahra Dasht Bozorgi

Volume 12, Issue 2 , April 2025, Pages 129-136

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2025.104550.1322

Abstract
  Background: Adolescent girls often struggle with negative body image, leading to rumination and distress. The objective of this investigation was to examine the potential of self-compassion therapy (SCT) to mitigate rumination and bolster distress tolerance in adolescent girls experiencing body image ...  Read More

Research Article
The Efficacy of Emotion-Focused Therapy on Distress Tolerance and Resilience in Female Students with Aggression Symptoms

Saeide Hasani Rad; Sasan Bavi; Alireza Heidari

Volume 12, Issue 2 , April 2025, Pages 137-145

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2025.104405.1319

Abstract
  Background: Given the widespread occurrence of aggression among female students and its associated detrimental effects, investigating effective intervention strategies is crucial. This study examined the impact of emotion-focused therapy (EFT) on distress tolerance and resilience in female students exhibiting ...  Read More

Sexual Satisfaction Studies in Iran, A Systematic Review
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

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Gestalt Group Therapy and Psychodrama Therapy on the Perception of Social Interaction in Female Para-Medical Students with Social Anxiety Disorder
Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 133-142

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2023.97743.1220

Abstract
  Background: Social anxiety is often associated with reduced social interaction and is considered a symptom of social anxiety disorder. This study aimed to compare the perception of social interaction among female para-medical students with social anxiety disorder using two therapies including gestalt ...  Read More

Self-Esteem in Adolescent Girls: A Qualitative Study
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

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

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

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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