Women’s Health Bulletin (WHB) is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing original contributions that advance the health and well-being of adolescent girls and women. As women and girls comprise half of the world’s population, safeguarding and promoting their health remains a major priority for policymakers and researchers alike. WHB facilitates the exchange of research not only on clinical issues but also on physical, mental, and emotional health. WHB, which benefits from an international editorial board, is published quarterly by Health Policy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran and 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: 500,000 Tomans

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Randomized Clinical Trials (RCT)
The Impact of Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Quality of Life, and Lower Extremity Strength in Older Women with Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Marziyeh Ziya; Farzaneh Saki

Volume 12, Issue 3 , July 2025

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2025.105175.1330

Abstract
  Background: Low back pain is a significant musculoskeletal condition which leads to limitations in physical function and a poor quality of life in older adults. This study aimed to investigate the impact of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) exercises on the quality of life, lower extremity strength, ...  Read More

Research Article
Effectiveness of a Sternberg-Based Empowerment Program in Reducing Marital Conflict among Women

Bahram Rostami; Fahime Khaleghi; Yadolah Kasirloo; Saeideh Jabbari; Elahe Saadati; Zarrintaj Hoseinzadeh

Volume 12, Issue 3 , July 2025

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2025.102890.1296

Abstract
  Background: In recent years, the growing divorce rate in Iran has emerged as a pressing social issue, and one of the predictive factors in this regard is marital conflict. Therefore, the present study aimed to design a women’s empowerment training program based on Sternberg’s theory and evaluate ...  Read More

Research Article
The Effect of Aerobic-resistance Training and Caloric Restriction on Hepatokine Factors Alterations in Obese Women with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Mitra Hayati; Fardin Fatahi; Abdolhossein Taheri Kalani

Volume 12, Issue 3 , July 2025

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2025.105828.1337

Abstract
  Background: Factors secreted from hepatocytes, such as hepatokines, play a role in regulating intra and extrahepatic metabolic processes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of combined aerobic-resistance training (CT) and calorie restriction (CR) on hepatokines alteration in women with ...  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

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 behavioral ...  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

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, Scopus, ...  Read More

Research Article
Investigating the Impact of Life Skills Training through Educational Games on Emotion Regulation and Social Skills in Primary School Female Students in Shiraz, Iran

Nazanin Fathi; Ali Naseri

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 01 July 2025

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2025.103880.1311

Abstract
  Background: Effective social skills are crucial for social interactions and relationships at every stage of life. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of life skills training through educational games on emotion regulation and social skills in primary school female students in Shiraz, Iran.Methods: ...  Read More

Research Article
Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Education on Psychological Resilience and Loneliness Feelings among Housewives in Shiraz, Iran

Sana Mehdizadeh; Ali Naseri

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 23 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.30476/whb.2025.104299.1317

Abstract
  Background: The feeling of isolation is a negative emotion that arises from a lack of quantity or quality in social and behavioral connections, often resulting in actions like avoiding interaction with others. This study aimed to assess the impact of acceptance and commitment education on enhancing psychological ...  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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