60 research outputs found
18F-FDG PET/MRI and 18F-FDG PET/CT for the Management of Gynecological Malignancies: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
No full textObjective: Positron emission tomography with 2-deoxy-2-[fluorine-18] fluoro- D-glucose integrated with computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (18F-FDG PET/MRI) has emerged as a promising tool for managing various types of cancer. This review study was conducted to investigate the role of 18F- FDG PET/CT and FDG PET/MRI in the management of gynecological malignancies. Search strategy: We searched for relevant articles in the three databases PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science. Selection criteria: All studies reporting data on the FDG PET/CT and FDG PET MRI in the management of gynecological cancer, performed anywhere in the world and published exclusively in the English language, were included in the present study. Data collection and analysis: We used the EndNote software (EndNote X8.1, Thomson Reuters) to list the studies and screen them on the basis of the inclusion criteria. Data, including first author, publication year, sample size, clinical application, imaging type, and main result, were extracted and tabulated in Excel. The sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of the modalities were extracted and summarized. Main results: After screening 988 records, 166 studies published between 2004 and 2022 were included, covering various methodologies. Studies were divided into the following five categories: the role of FDG PET/CT and FDG-PET/MRI in the management of: (a) endometrial cancer (n = 30); (b) ovarian cancer (n = 60); (c) cervical cancer (n = 50); (d) vulvar and vagina cancers (n = 12); and (e) gynecological cancers (n = 14). Conclusions: FDG PET/CT and FDG PET/MRI have demonstrated potential as non-invasive imaging tools for enhancing the management of gynecological malignancies. Nevertheless, certain associated challenges warrant attention
Explaining the process of dental caries from women’s viewpoint: study using the grounded theory approach
No full textExploring Needs of Health Educators on Education of Health Behaviors to Students: A Qualitative Study
No full textBackground and Objectives: The health educators, who are responsible health education in school, play a
crucial role in the physical and mental health of students. The aim of this study was to explore the needs of
health educators on education of health behaviors of students.
Material and Methods: This qualitative study was conducted at the schools in Sanandaj city, located in the
west of Iran, in 2016. Using purposive sampling, sixteen school health trainers with health education experience
was included in the study. Data were collected through individual interview and group discussion, observation
and fild notes, and analyzed by conventional content analysis. To confim the accuracy and strength of the data,
acceptability, confimability and transferability components were taken into account.
Results: Five categories and eighteen subcategories emerged from the data analysis, including strengthening
organizational factors (intersectoral cooperation and external, monitoring of school health matters and solve
the economic problems of schools), effiient manpower (use of appropriate human resources, improve the
performance of trainers, strengthening communication skills of trainer and activate student health volunteers
program), educational preparation (appropriate educational condition, advantage of the educational facilities,
methods and models of teaching, pay attention to learnerʼs characteristics and design the educational content),
attention to health of learner and trainer (pay attention to physical health of learner, pay attention to mental
health of learner, pay attention to physical health of trainer and pay attention to mental health of trainer) and
strengthening the role of family (improving cooperation of parents with school and Parental attention to learner).
Conclusion: To deliver effiient and effective health education to students, health educators need to the
inter-sectoral and extra-sectoral collaboration, giving more attention to the health promotion programs on the
part of the authorities, equipping schools to educational equipment and facilities, and training educators
Development of a sexual quality of life scale for the postpartum period and assessment of its psychometric properties
No full textExpressed Needs of Students for Prevention of Internet Addiction: A Content Analysis Study
No full textPostpartum sexual quality of life in Iranian and Swiss women
No full textBACKGROUND
Sexual quality of life is an important aspect of women’s health and wellbeing but might be impaired after having given birth. Sexual dysfunction is prevalent during the postpartum period. However, little is known about factors affecting postpartum sexual quality of life and about variations in postpartum sexuality in different cultural contexts.
OBJECTIVES
To explore the most important factors related to women’s sexual quality of life during the postpartum period among Iranian and Swiss mothers.
METHODS
Qualitative study using individual interviews and focus group discussions with 24 Iranian and 13 Swiss primiparous women at three months after having given birth. We used conventional content analysis and investigated differences between countries.
RESULTS
Codes were summarised in seven themes: ‘Self-awareness’, ‘Married/partnership life before pregnancy’, ‘Married/partnership life in the context of parenthood’, ‘Sexual worldview’, ‘Sexual performance before giving birth’, ‘Sexual storm after childbirth’ and ‘An earthquake in the life of a mother after childbirth’. Marital life was more important for Iranian than for Swiss women. Additionally, accepting husband’s request despite the lack of readiness was regarded as a positive behaviour of women in Iran but rarely quoted
in Switzerland. However, the adaptation of sexual behaviour to the postpartum situation (e.g. sexual position, variety or timing) was relevant aspect for Swiss mothers. Lack of time, a demanding child, tiredness, mood swings but also pain were mentioned in both countries as factors leading to a decreased sexual activity during the postpartum period.
CONCLUSIONS
Three months after birth, many women did not find back to the same level of sexual activities than before pregnancy. Cultural differences showed variations in sexual behaviour.
KEY MESSAGE
Knowledge about factors affecting postpartum sexual quality of life is important, because women complain a lack of information and counselling about sexuality after childbirth. Postpartum care should consider sexual quality of life as an additional topic
Postpartum sexual quality of life in Iranian and Swiss women
No full textBACKGROUND
Sexual quality of life is an important aspect of women’s health and wellbeing but might be impaired after having given birth. Sexual dysfunction is prevalent during the postpartum period. However, little is known about factors affecting postpartum sexual quality of life and about variations in postpartum sexuality in different cultural contexts.
OBJECTIVES
To explore the most important factors related to women’s sexual quality of life during the postpartum period among Iranian and Swiss mothers.
METHODS
Qualitative study using individual interviews and focus group discussions with 24 Iranian and 13 Swiss primiparous women at three months after having given birth. We used conventional content analysis and investigated differences between countries.
RESULTS
Codes were summarised in seven themes: ‘Self-awareness’, ‘Married/partnership life before pregnancy’, ‘Married/partnership life in the context of parenthood’, ‘Sexual worldview’, ‘Sexual performance before giving birth’, ‘Sexual storm after childbirth’ and ‘An earthquake in the life of a mother after childbirth’. Marital life was more important for Iranian than for Swiss women. Additionally, accepting husband’s request despite the lack of readiness was regarded as a positive behaviour of women in Iran but rarely quoted
in Switzerland. However, the adaptation of sexual behaviour to the postpartum situation (e.g. sexual position, variety or timing) was relevant aspect for Swiss mothers. Lack of time, a demanding child, tiredness, mood swings but also pain were mentioned in both countries as factors leading to a decreased sexual activity during the postpartum period.
CONCLUSIONS
Three months after birth, many women did not find back to the same level of sexual activities than before pregnancy. Cultural differences showed variations in sexual behaviour.
KEY MESSAGE
Knowledge about factors affecting postpartum sexual quality of life is important, because women complain a lack of information and counselling about sexuality after childbirth. Postpartum care should consider sexual quality of life as an additional topic
Perceived Advantages and Disadvantages of Sex Education in Young Women: A Qualitative Study
No full textNeeds of family caregivers of the patients with Alzheimer disease: Analyzing of family caregivers experiences
No full textNeeds of family caregivers of the patients with Alzheimer disease: Analyzing of family caregivers experiences Mohammadi F 1 (PhD), Fallahi khoshknab M 2 (PhD), khanke H3 (PhD) 1. Assistant Professor, Dept of Gerontology & Research Center on Aging, Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences University, Tehran, Iran. 2. Assistant Professor, Dept of Nursing, Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences University, Tehran, Iran. 3. Assistant Professor, Dept of Nursing, Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences University, Tehran, Iran. Abstract Background and aimWith the increasing elder population, providing effective family care is turning to be the most important challenge in health and welfare of elder people. The aim of this study was to explore needs of family caregivers of the patients with Alzheimer disease by analyzing of family caregivers experiences Materials and methodsThis qualitative study was conducted by latent conventional content analysis. 35 family caregivers of elder patients with Alzheimer disease participated in the study. Participants were selected based on purposive sampling. Sources of information included documents of participant's diaries, about their problematic and complicated days of caring. Data were analyzed through reading and rereading documents, determining meaning units, extracting of codes and categorizing of them. Findings Most of participants (80%) were female, with mean age of 56/2 and literate (under diploma level). The findings generated 794 initial codes, which were grouped in 7 categories of: need to knowledge, receiving help from other family members in caring, modification of the home environment, self caring of caregivers, need "to be visible", compatible and complimentary health care system and caring equipments. ConclusionRegarding to Global expansion of Alzheimer disease, considering the family care giving issue of elders with Alzheimer disease is essential. Therefore, providing suitable information, establishing education for caregivers related to disease and patient care management, management of caregivers’ health, psych–social support and establishing of appropriate complimentary health care system for elderly patients should be considered. These strategies would facilitate the family care giving and support the caregivers on their journey. Keywords: Elderly, Alzheimer, Need, Family caregiver *Corresponding Author: Farahnaz Mohammadi, Assistant Professor at Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences University, Department of gerontology & Research center on Aging. E-mail: [email protected]
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