Phenomenology of Perception and Behavior of Women in Safe Methods of Family Planning: A Qualitative Study
Ghasem
Abedi
Associate Professor, Department of Public Health, Health Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Public Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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Fatemeh
Takbiri
B.Sc. of Public Health, Health Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Public Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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Sholeh
Akberi
B.Sc. of Public Health, Health Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Public Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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Farideh
Rostami
M.Sc. Student of Health Services Management, Health Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Public Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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2012
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Introduction: Family planning is one of the most important program and as a part of the comprehensive range of reproductive health that enables couples to plan the number of their children according to economic, mental and physical statues based on their interests, knowledge and responsible decision making to apply one contraceptive method to prevent of unwanted pregnancy, birth intervals, reducing poverty and improving health. So, the aim of this study was investigating the perceptions and women’s behaviors by using means of family planning. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted on 40 patients who referred to health centers of Behshahr. Sampling was objective and accessible. Data were collected with personal depth interviews and semi-structured and analyzed with Smith method after recording and encoding. Results: Thefindings of this study were grouped in four clusters and 11 categories. Main extracted clusters including behavioral beliefs (fear of side-effects of method, advantages of method, performance of contraceptive method, away from her husband), the perception (related reasons to the nature of method, lack of knowledge of preventive method), the impacts (influence of spouse and affiliates view in selecting a method, the effects of educational official sources) and access to resources (cost, time, manpower). Conclusion: The four parts of different dimensions were identified like:behavioral beliefs, people’s perception, influence and access to resources. Therefore, attention to improve the quality of consultations about contraceptive method, providing appropriate information, correct inaccurate perceptions and behavior patterns of peoples is inevitable.
The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1680-2993
15
v.
33
no.
2012
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https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_260_352ab8bb489d3f65ccd551408405c562.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2012.260
Investigating the Age of Menarche, Dysmenorrhea and Menstrual Characteristics in High School Girl Students in Mashhad City in Year 2011
Masoumeh
Kordi
Lecturer of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Soheila
Mohamadirizi
M.Sc. of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Mohamad Taghi
Shakeri
Associate Professor, Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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2012
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Introduction: The onset of menstruation is the most important developmental event of reproductive system in girls that is considered foundation for women's health care in reproductive age. The aim of this study was to evaluate the age of menarche, dysmenorrhea and menstrual characteristics in high school girl students.
Methods: This descriptive-cross sectional study was performed on 407 high-school girl in Mashhad city in year 2011. Sampling was two-stage method. Study tools included: demographic/family/health behavioral questionnaire, 10 point visual analogue scale, Higham chart and menstrual characteristics questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 14 and descriptive tests including mean, standard deviation and frequency. P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: Mean age of menarche was 12.78±1.1 years with minimum age of 10 years and maximum age of 15 years. 227 girls (55.8%) had dysmenorrhea that 12.3% of them had mild pain (scores 0-3), 60.4% had moderate pain (scores 4-7) and 27.3% had severe pain (scores 8-10). Also mean (±SD) of cycle duration was 6.8±1.6 days, length of period was 28.06±8.57 days and amount of bleeding was 131.3±1.13 cc.
Conclusion: The prevalence of dysmenorrhea and some menstrual disorders is high in students while the age of menarche has dropped compared to previous studies.
The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1680-2993
15
v.
33
no.
2012
10
18
https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_261_0d9ec78b0b7ac1773925c23bbec89c1b.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2013.261
Comparing Sexual Dysfunctions in Men Before and During Their Wives' Pregnancy
Abbasali
Ebrahimian
Lecturer of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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Maryam
Heydari
Lecturer of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Islamic Azad University of Semnan, Semnan, Iran.
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Mohammad Bagher
Saberi Zafar Ghandi
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatric, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Somaye
Delavari
M.Sc. Student of Medical Education, Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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2012
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Introduction: Sexual dysfunctions are highly prevalent among men and women. Pregnancy is one of the predisposing factors of sexual dysfunctions and it is associated with a wide variety of physical and psychological causes as well. The aim of this study was to compare sexual dysfunctions of men before and during pregnancy of their wives.
Methods: This study was a descriptive-analytical and cross sectional and retrospective study in which, 100 men whose wives had experienced recent pregnancy were surveyed. Subjects were selected through multi stage sampling and they were given a researcher-made questionnaire measuring sexual dysfunctions in men before and during their wives’ pregnancy. Collected data were analyzed by descriptive and analytical tests using SPSS software version 16. P value less than 0.01 was considered statistically significant.
Results: Remarkable numbers of men have experienced at least one of the sexual dysfunctions before and during their wives’ pregnancy. Dysfunctions included premature ejaculation, sleep ejaculation, masturbation, impaired erection, altered sex drive and inability to reach orgasm, respectively. Wilcoxon test also revealed a significant relationship between altered sex drive, inability to reach orgasm and premature ejaculation in subjects before and during their wives’ pregnancy (p<0.01).
Conclusion: Intensity of some sexual dysfunctions increase in men during their wives’ pregnancy. So, it is suggested that education about sexual issues should be considered for couples particularly for men during their wives’ pregnancy.
The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1680-2993
15
v.
33
no.
2012
19
25
https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_262_59dd603cf9cb8e9c6910e3e9b74eb71d.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2013.262
Attitude of Rural Infertile Women towards Surrogacy in Jahrom Town
Yalda
Kazemifard
M.Sc. of Health Services Management, Faculty of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran.
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Jalil
Jafarian
B.Sc. of Public Health, Vice Chancellery of Health, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran.
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Razieh
Zahedi
M.Sc. of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran.
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Hadi
Mosala Nezhad
General Practitioner, Vice Chancellery of Health, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran.
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2012
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Introduction: Surrogacy is one of the methods of infertility treatment in women who congenitally or medically suffer from lack of a suitable uterus for fertilization and embryo transport. This method has been used in other countries for several decades. It has also been considered and used in our society as well. According to characteristics of this treatment some ethical, legal, psychological and sociological challenges occur in this respect which not only create some concerns for the public, but also may cause resistance in health department's authorities and policy makers. This study was performed aimed at investigating the attitude of rural infertile women towards surrogacy. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 women with primary infertility in rural states of Jahrom town in 2011. Data were collected after evaluated the reliability and validity by two-part questionnaire containing demographic information and attitudinal statements and analyzed using SPSS software version 19 and descriptive analytical spearman tests. P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Mean of positive attitudes towards surrogacy was 65.5±12.7. Mean age of women were 35.6±7.9 and level of education were varied from illiterate to higher than diploma. Those with infertility treatment history had more positive attitude towards this treatment than those who had no experienced about that. 146 women (73%) because of fear of failure and 87 women (43.5%) because of legal problems existing in this method did not choose this treatment. 95 women (47.5%) reported that if this method was used, the child should not be fully informed of how he created. Conclusion: According to the majority of the studied cases' positive attitudes towards surrogacy and since awareness of families' beliefs and tendencies toward legalizing surrogacy and maintaining their rights is very important, also difference in beliefs which exist in our country, more comprehensive researches in this subject is recommended.
The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1680-2993
15
v.
33
no.
2012
26
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https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_263_3c5bc98f6eb59cbe1eff75daaaa1d7b4.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2013.263