The Effects of Two Different Exercise Training Protocols on Metabolic Syndrome Components in Non-athlete, Middle-Aged Women

Faegheh Dehganipour; Mohsen Salesi

Volume 3, Issue 4 , October 2016, , Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-32081

Abstract
  Background: Metabolic syndrome is considered a risk factor for many chronic diseases, such as type II diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The syndrome is the result of various factors, including poor nutritional diets, sedentary lifestyles, and genetic predisposition. Physical activity and good ...  Read More

Body Image, Perceived Physical Fitness, Physical Activity, Body Mass Index and Age in Women

Seyed Hojjat Zamani Sani; Mahta Eskandarnejad; Zahra Fathirezaie

Volume 3, Issue 3 , July 2016, , Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-31886

Abstract
  Background: Body image is an important factor in women’s lives. Objectives: The purpose of the current study was to explore the association among body image, perceived physical fitness and its subscales, physical activity, body mass index and age in women. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional ...  Read More

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for Women in Kerman, Iran: A Population-Based Study

Habibeh Ahmadipour; Golasa Kiarash

Volume 3, Issue 3 , July 2016, , Pages 1-4

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-33612

Abstract
  Background: A healthy lifestyle plays an important role in promoting good health and preventing deseases. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the promotion of healthy lifestyles for women in Kerman, Iran. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 women admitted to ...  Read More

Comparing the Effects of Eight Weeks of Combined Training (Endurance and Resistance) in Different Orders on Inflammatory Factors and Adipokines Among Elderly Females

Ebrahim Banitalebi; Zahra Mardanpour Shahrekordi; Abdol Reza Kazemi; Laleh Bagheri; Sadegh Amani Shalamzari; Mohammad Faramarzi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 1-10

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-30990

Abstract
  Background: Aging is a process in which the body’s physiological capacity continuously decreases after the age of 30. However, interventions such as physical activity can play an important role in the prevention of aging. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of eight ...  Read More

Social Support and Women’s Health

Aliyar Ahmadi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2016, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-31083

Abstract
  Context: Social relations have been found to affect different aspects of people’s life. This article is a systematic review of attempts to consider the social support as a major determinant of health during life span. Evidence Acquisition: For our research we retrieved data from the J Store, Springer, ...  Read More

Women in Medicine: Opportunities and Challenges, Attitudes of Shiraz Female Students About Their Job Satisfaction, 2014

Yasamin Dianat; Mitra Amini; Shirin Ghanavati; Parisa Nabeiei; Mohammad Jafari; Farnaz Takmil

Volume 2, Issue 4 , October 2015, , Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb25956

Abstract
  Background: Women comprise more than half of the world's population. In different societies, because of different views and attitudes, women are affected by various factors such as culture, customs, religion, economy and etc. Objectives: The present research attempts to determine why medical students ...  Read More

Health Knowledge and Health Promoting Lifestyle Among Women of Childbearing age in Shiraz

Aliyar Ahmadi; Fatemeh Roosta

Volume 2, Issue 3 , July 2015, , Pages 1-4

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-25342

Abstract
  Background: Health promotion is receiving an ever increasing attention regarding its prominent role in health of population. Health promoting lifestyle could be due, in some part, to enhancing knowledge about healthy behaviors. Objectives: Due to the importance of healthy lifestyle in current situation ...  Read More

Cancer-Related Self-Efficacy in Iranian Women With Breast Cancer

Zahra Kochaki Nejad; Alireza Mohajjel Aghdam; Hadi Hassankhani; Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi; Zohreh Sanaat

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2015, , Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-23248

Abstract
  Background: Self-efficacy refers to an individual’s belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific achievement. Past studies have shown probable increases in self-efficacy with growing age. Iranian women with breast cancer are one decade younger than their western ...  Read More

Health Promoting Behaviors in Women of Khorramabad City in Western Iran in 2013

Khatereh Anbari; Seyed Mohammad Mostafavi; Kourosh Ghanadi

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-22162

Abstract
  Background: Health promotion is a process, which enables people to control and improve their health. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate health promoting behaviors in women of Khorramabad City. Patients and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 500 women aged between 15 to 49, referring ...  Read More

Dietary Patterns and Non Communicable Disease Among Iranian Women: A Systematic Review

Parvin Mirmiran; Arefeh Fallah Ghohroudy; Somayeh Hosseinpour Niazi; Batol Ahmadi; Fatemeh Nayeri; Fereidoun Azizi

Volume 1, Issue 3 , October 2014, , Pages 1-8

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-21358

Abstract
  Context: Diet is an important component of life and plays a key role in the prevention or development of non-communicable diseases. The aim of this systematic review was to determine different dietary patterns and their association with non-communicable diseases in Iranian women. Evidence Acquisition: ...  Read More

Association of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels With Markers of Metabolic Syndrome in Adult Women in Ramsar, Iran

Zamzam Paknahad; Azam Ahmadi Vasmehjani; Mohammad Reza Maracy

Volume 1, Issue 2 , July 2014, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-20124

Abstract
  Background: Epidemiological studies showed that vitamin D deficiency is associated with components of metabolic syndrome. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine the association between serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D concentration and components of metabolic syndrome in Iranian adult women. Patients ...  Read More

Epidemiology, Causes and Outcome of Burns in Women From Southern Iran: 2009-2011

Zinat Mohebbi; Shahla Najafi; Zahra Molazem; Giti Setoodeh

Volume 1, Issue 2 , July 2014, , Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-20123

Abstract
  Background: Burns are among the most prevalent mortality causes in developing countries, particularly Iran. In addition to large treatment expenses, burn victims suffer from long-term physical and psychological injuries. Objectives: This study intends to recognize the epidemiologic factors, causes and ...  Read More

Relationship between Lifestyle Factors and Bone Density in Women Referring to Bone Densitometry Research Center in Shiraz, Iran

Iran Jahanbin; Elham Aflaki; Haleh Ghaem

Volume 1, Issue 1 , April 2014, , Pages 1-4

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-18960

Abstract
  Background: Osteoporosis is a serious problem worldwide, mainly because of the consequences of the diagnosis. However, many osteoporotic fractures can be prevented and treated. Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between lifestyle and bone mineral density (BMD) in women ...  Read More

A Survey on the Dietary Habits of Rural Women in Fars Province, Iran

Negar Darvish; Negin Hadi

Volume 1, Issue 1 , April 2014, , Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-18997

Abstract
  Background: The relationship between nutritional pattern and non-communicable diseases such as coronary artery diseases, diabetes, and obesity has already been established. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between nutritional pattern and education level of rural women ...  Read More