The Effect of Menstrual Cycle on Metamemory, Everyday Memory and Prospective Memory in Women Aged 18-45 Years
Hosein
Zare
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Payam Noor University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Maryam
Abazarian Tehrani
M.Sc. of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Payam Noor University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Ahmad
Alipour
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Payam Noor University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Introduction: The menstrual cycle is one of the biological cycles which has affect on human system because of hormonal fluctuation such as neural system and cognitive function. This study investigated the effects of menstrual cycle on metamemory, everyday memory and prospective memory in women. Methods: This field study was conducted on 60 women aged 18-45 years with natural menstrual cycle. They completed the questionnaire for 3 times; day 1-5 of menstrual cycle and 21th day of the first and third cycles they did past-test. Multi factorial memory questionnaire was used for measuring metamemory and Sunderland test for everyday memory. To assess prospective memory requested to do one predetermined task. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 15. Repeated measurements method and Mauchly's test was used to test the homogeneity of variances. Results: Menstrual cycle did not affect on metamemory and contentment with memory, but affected on perception of ability and strategies (the two subscales of metamemory) and also everyday memory. Time-based and event-based prospective memory without recall get better during mid-luteal phase but both time-based and event-based prospective memory had no changes through natural menstrual cycle. Conclusion: Hormonal fluctuation has no effect on the monitoring centers of memory during menstrual cycle but can have influence on women’s perception of ability of memory and consequently change their functions.
The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1680-2993
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v.
41
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2013
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https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_554_c1716d31d122ff19211dd76f8ddbce53.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2013.554
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain and Associated Factors with Low Back Pain during Pregnancy
Fariba
Ghaderi
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Mohammad
Asghari Jafarabadi
Assistant Professor, Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Mohamad Ali
Mohseni Bandpei
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University Of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran , Iran.
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2013
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Introduction: Female body is affected by hormonal and anatomical changes during pregnancy. Most of changes may cause musculoskeletal disorders such as low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and other painful conditions. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of musculoskeletal pain during the pregnancy. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 235 pregnant women were selected by convenience sampling method from women who referred to health centers, clinics and private offices in May and June 2011. A standardized questionnaire with 100 questions used to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain (especially low back pain) and its associated factors such as age, body mass index, gestational age, conditions make pain better or worse, type of previous delivery, number of children, history of sports, job satisfaction, job status and quality of life were studied. Data were analyzed by logistic regression. Results: Among the musculoskeletal pain conditions, low back pain with a prevalence of 58.2% (121 cases) was the most common musculoskeletal pain in pregnant women. Among the risk factors of low back pain, job satisfaction, body mass index, job status, quality of life and history of previous low back pain were significantly associated with low back pain in pregnancy (p<0.05). Conclusion: Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain, especially low back pain is high in pregnant women, but educating before and during pregnancy can reduce the severity of these problems. Due to the significant correlation between mentioned factors and low back pain, it seems doing controlled and randomized controlled trails is necessary to evaluate the impact of these factors.
The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1680-2993
15
v.
41
no.
2013
9
16
https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_555_7928a35f736b6328a0898a727ce666a9.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2013.555
Comparison of Maternal Outcomes in Nulliparous Women in both Physiological and Traditional Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Fahimeh
Sehati Shafaei
Lecturer of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Samieh
Kazemi
M.Sc. Student of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Morteza
Ghojazadeh
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Women's Reproductive Health Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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2013
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Introduction: Nowadays, unnecessary medical interventions during labor may lead to adverse maternal outcomes. This study was carried out to compare maternal outcomes in nulliparous women between two physiological and traditional delivery groups. Methods: This single-blind clinical trial was conducted on 370 nulliparous mothers in Shahid Nooraani hospital of Talesh, Iran, 2011. Randlist software was used for generating a randomization list and samples were classified into four and six blocks. Each participant was given an envelope that the type of intervention was written inside it. Data were collected through observation of labor process, interview with mothers and contents of their files. Data collection tools were a checklist of five parts including: demographic information, partograph form, assessment of four stages of labor and ten days after childbirth. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 13, t-test and chi -square test. P value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: A statistically significant difference was existed between two groups regarding the type of delivery (vaginal delivery without episiotomy, vaginal delivery with episiotomy and cesarean section) (p<0.001). Also there was statistically significant difference about postpartum infection (p=0.009). Rate of vaginal delivery with episiotomy, infection and cesarean section rate was lower in intervention group, but the rate of vaginal delivery without episiotomy was higher. Conclusion: Physiologic delivery is preferred to prevent the complications of non appropriate interventions in pregnant women.
The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1680-2993
15
v.
41
no.
2013
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https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_556_542d9462e167805a5565b91c1a8ee349.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2013.556
Effects of Burns during Pregnancy: A Four Years Study in Taleghani Hospital, Ahvaz, Iran
Javad
Zarei
Ph.D. Student of Health Information Management, Faculty of Para medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Abdolazim
Ghalambor
Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Fatemeh
Abdi
Ph.D. Student of Reproductive Health, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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2013
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Introduction: Burns during pregnancy can have unpleasant consequences on pregnancy and endanger fetus and mother's life. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of burns during pregnancy and its effect. Methods: This was a cross sectional, descriptive and prospective study conducted on 510 women at reproductive age (15 -45 year old) who had burns and admitted to Taleghani hospital, Ahvaz, Iran, 2006-2009. Data were collected by a research made check list and patients' medical records. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 15 and descriptive statistics tests. Results: 32 cases (6.3%) were pregnant among 510 married women admitted for burn injuries. The mean age of patients was 25.5±6 years. The mean total body surface area burned was 52.2±26.8%. Pregnancy was complicated in 19 patients with burns over 40%. Most of complications occurred within the first 72 hours of admission. Abortion occurred in 9 patients (28.1%) and pregnancy was terminated in 10 cases (31.3%). In 3 patients who were respectively at weeks 32, 34 and 38 of pregnancy, the fetuses were survived due to timely performed cesarean section in the first 48 hours of admission. The mortality rate of patients was 40.6%. Conclusion: Injuries greater than 40% body surface area burns can have adverse effects on pregnancy outcome.
The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1680-2993
15
v.
41
no.
2013
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https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_557_54694e2eaaf9caf95d5d0374107a6777.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2013.557