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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Research Article
The Correlation Between Media Literacy and Reflective Thinking with the Reduction of Addiction Risk in Female Students: The Mediating Role of Spiritual Health

Elahe Golrang; Qamar Kiani; Afsaneh Sobhi

Volume 11, Issue 2 , April 2024, Pages 75-85

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.101933.1274

Abstract
  Background: Today, media literacy and reflective thinking are emphasized as an important preventive strategy against drug abuse. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore how spiritual health mediates the relationship between media literacy and reflective thinking in lowering addiction risk among ...  Read More

Research Article
The Effectiveness of Narrative Therapy on Interpersonal Needs in Women with Addiction Tendencies

Fatemeh Jamshiddoust Miyanroudi; Mohammad Narimani; Mohammad Baher Talari

Volume 11, Issue 2 , April 2024, Pages 86-94

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.101428.1266

Abstract
  Background: Drug use and addiction continue to be prevalent issues that often lead to heightened conflicts with the legal system, reduced public health, elevated mortality rates, missed chances for education and career advancement, and an upsurge in societal harm. This study aimed to investigate the ...  Read More

Research Article
The Mediating Role of Physical Health in the Correlation Between Distress Tolerance and Meta-emotion in Women with Breast Cancer: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Mahbobeh Azarnia; Farah Naderi; Behnam Makvandi

Volume 11, Issue 2 , April 2024, Pages 95-103

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.101912.1273

Abstract
  Background: Breast cancer can cause significant emotional and psychological challenges for women and their families. The stress and anxiety associated with a cancer diagnosis can pave the way for the development of a variety of psychological disorders. This study investigated the potential mediating ...  Read More

Research Article
Associations between Physical Activity and Quality of Life, Happiness, and Depression among Elderly Women

Hassan Shafaei; Farrokhlegha Najafzadeh; Masoud Shakki; Saeed Ghorbani

Volume 11, Issue 2 , April 2024, Pages 104-111

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.101984.1276

Abstract
  Background: Engaging in regular exercise is widely recognized as a highly efficient method to mitigate age-related disorders. The present study aimed to investigate the correlations between physical activity and the quality of life, happiness, and depression levels in elderly women.Methods: In this study, ...  Read More

Research Article
The Effectiveness of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy on Distress Tolerance and Marital Quality of Life in Infertile Women

Marjan Bahremand; Marzieh Talebzadeh Shoushtari; Fatemeh Sadat Marashian

Volume 11, Issue 2 , April 2024, Pages 112-119

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.102054.1278

Abstract
  Background: Infertility is one of the disturbances that may occur in the lives of couples, leading to experiences of psychological distress and endangering interpersonal relationships and marital quality. This study investigated the efficacy of intensive shortterm dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) in enhancing ...  Read More

Research Article
Comparison of Maternal IgG Antibody from Infected SARS-CoV-2 Mothers to Newborns in the 2nd and 3rd Trimesters: A Cohort Study

Maryam Kasraeian; Maryam Zarekhafri; Homeira Vafaei; Behrouz Gharesi-Fard; Azam Faraji; Nasrin Asadi; Asieh Seraj; Shaghayegh Moradi Alamdarloo; Khadijeh Bazrafshan; Marjan Zare

Volume 11, Issue 2 , April 2024, Pages 120-127

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.101610.1268

Abstract
  Background: No vertical transmission has been reported for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV-2); Yet, Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody was detected against SARS-CoV-2 amongst infants. The present study aimed to compare maternal IgG antibody concentration from infected SARS-CoV-2 mothers to newborns ...  Read More

Research Article
Association between Treatment Adherence and Depression with Health- Related Quality of Life in Women with Vitiligo

Melika Noori; Reza Johari Fard

Volume 11, Issue 2 , April 2024, Pages 128-134

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.102120.1283

Abstract
  Background: Vitiligo, a chronic depigmentary dermatosis, significantly compromises health-related quality of life (HRQoL), especially among women. Treatment adherence and depression are two important factors that can influence HRQoL in these patients. This study aimed to investigate the association between ...  Read More

Research Article
Effectiveness of Healing Codes Training on Sexual Self-Esteem of Infertile Women

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

Volume 11, Issue 2 , April 2024, Pages 135-143

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2024.102309.1286

Abstract
  Background: In addition to physical problems, infertile couples face psychological issues during treatment. This study aimed to investigate the effect of healing codes training on the sexual self-esteem of infertile women.Methods: The present study employed a quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test, follow-up ...  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

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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 June 2024

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 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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 June 2024

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 ...  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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 June 2024

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

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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