Review Article
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

Research Article
Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Ondansetron, Metoclopramide and Low Dose Dexamethasone to Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Females who Undergo Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Masoomeh Tabari; Hossein Shabahang; Alireza Tavasoli; Hassan Abbaspour; Mohammad Alipour

Volume 1, Issue 3 , October 2014, Pages 1-4

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-22661

Abstract
  Background: Despite progress in surgical and anesthetic techniques, postoperative nausea and vomiting are among the most common surgical complications. Prevention and suitable treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting can decrease the length of hospital stay, hospitalization cost and increase patient ...  Read More

Research Article
Prevalence of Commonly Encountered Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Imprisoned Incarcerated Women

Shohreh Beheshti; Loabat Salehi; Samaneh Ziadlou

Volume 1, Issue 3 , October 2014, Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-23648

Abstract
  Background: Sexually transmitted infections are major causes of morbidity among incarcerated women. However, little is known about the prevalence of these infections among female prisoners in Iran. Objectives: This cross-sectional study, assessed the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among ...  Read More

Research Article
Correlation Between Maternal Body Mass Index, Non-stress Test Parameters and Pregnancy Outcomes in Nulliparous Women

Marzieh Akbarzade; Bahare Rafiee; Nasrin Asadi; Najaf Zare

Volume 1, Issue 3 , October 2014, Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-23649

Abstract
  Background: An increase in maternal body mass index (BMI) before pregnancy can cause overweight during pregnancy, and negatively affect both the mother and the fetus. Non-stress test (NST) is the most common way to evaluate the fetus during pregnancy. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the correlation ...  Read More

Research Article
Quality of Sleep and Its Related Factors in Postmenopausal Women in West Tehran

Simin Taavoni; Neda Nazem Ekbatani; Hamid Haghani

Volume 1, Issue 3 , October 2014, Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-23651

Abstract
  Background: Sleep disturbance is common in menopausal women. Objectives: This study aimed to measure the rate of self-reported sleep disturbance and to identify its associated factors in 50-60 year-old women. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 700 healthy volunteer women aged 50 ...  Read More