Volume 11 (2024)
Volume 10 (2023)
Volume 9 (2022)
Volume 8 (2021)
Volume 7 (2020)
Volume 6 (2019)
Volume 5 (2018)
Volume 4 (2017)
Volume 3 (2016)
Volume 2 (2015)
Volume 1 (2014)

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.


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

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Research Article
Reliability and Validity of the Persian Version of the Quality of Life Questionnaire for Mothers of Children with Disabilities

Salar Doosti; Farzaneh Hooman; Saeed Bakhtiyar Pour; Sasan Bavi

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 1-9

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.103597.1306

Abstract
  Background: Mothers of children with disabilities experience significant psychological and emotional stress, necessitating a valid and reliable tool to assess their quality of life. This study aimed to determine the psychometric properties and standardize the Quality of Life Questionnaire for mothers ...  Read More

Research Article
The Effectiveness of Resilient Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy on Coping Strategies and Resilience in Women Experiencing Marital Burnout

Maryam Shirani Nazhvani; Felor Khayatan; Hadi Farhadi

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 10-20

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.103918.1312

Abstract
  Background: Marital burnout significantly affects many women, leading to emotional distress and decreased quality of life. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of resilient dialectical behavior therapy (RDBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) on improving coping strategies and ...  Read More

Research Article
Comparing the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Emotional Regulation Training and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Difficulty in Regulating Emotions, Rumination and Quality of Life in Divorced Women

Mohammadreza Noroozi Homayoon; Esmaeil Sadri Damirchi; Masoud Sadeghi; Mohamad Hatami Nejad

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 21-29

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.103315.1300

Abstract
  Background: Divorced women often experience emotional dysregulation, increased rumination, and a decline in quality of life. Cognitive-emotional regulation training (CERT) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) have been explored as potential interventions to address these challenges. This ...  Read More

Research Article
The Mediating Role of Resilience on the Correlation Between Autism Symptoms and Maternal Quality of Life

Milad Rahmati Farmad; Zahra Eftekhar Saadi; Fatemeh Sadat Marashian; Marzieh Talebzadeh Shoushtari; Parvin Ehteshamzadeh

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 30-39

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.104241.1315

Abstract
  Background: To comprehend the complex interplay between autism symptoms, family well-being, and maternal coping abilities, it is essential to delve into the relationship between these factors. This study aimed to investigate how maternal resilience influences the connection between the severity of autism ...  Read More

Research Article
Investigating the Level of Emotional Distress Based on Attachment Styles and Emotional Schemas in Female Students with Depression Symptoms

Fateme Tadayonghotbabadi; Ali Naseri

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 40-48

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.103782.1310

Abstract
  Background: People with depression often experience intense emotions and struggle to regulate them. This condition can lead to confusing emotional experiences and unsuccessful attempts to manage and understand emotions. Therefore, the study aimed to investigate the level of emotional distress based on ...  Read More

Research Article
The Correlation between Mothers’ Tolerance of Distress and Marital Adjustment and Behavioral Disorders in Children with Autism

Seyyed Gholamali Jafari; Alireza Heidari; Parviz Asgari; Somayeh Esmaeili

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 49-55

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.103657.1307

Abstract
  Background: Given the profound effects of children’s behavioral disorders, particularly in children with autism, on families, the present study aimed to explore the association between mothers’ distress tolerance and marital adjustment and behavioral disorders (BD) in children with autism ...  Read More

Research Article
Effects of Healing Codes Training on Infertility Stigma and Self-Concept in Infertile Women

Fahimeh Zarean; Ali Sheykholeslami; Esmaeil Sadri Damirchi; Ali Rezaei Sharif

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 56-65

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.104116.1314

Abstract
  Background: Couples diagnosed with infertility encounter a range of stressful experiences including strain on marital and family relationships, changes in sexual dynamics, and other unavoidable challenges. This study aimed to examine the impact of healing codes training on infertility stigma and self-concept ...  Read More

Research Article
Effectiveness of Behavioral Activation and Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Emotional Balance and Cognitive Avoidance in Female Students with Depressive Symptoms

Seydeh Negar Barekat; Elham Foroozandeh; Seyed Mostafa Banitaba

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 66-78

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.104456.1320

Abstract
  Background: Depression, a prevalent psychological disorder, significantly impacts emotional regulation and cognitive avoidance in the academic and professional performance of students. This study compares two interventions, behavioral activation and mindfulness-based, to improve emotional balance and ...  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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