Farsi Version of the Mammography Self-efficacy Scale for Iranian Women

Data on how the complex cognitive processes, personal, and social factors influence health promoting behaviors of women are very limited and the results have been inconsistent. Here, we examine how prior behaviors, behavior-specific cognition (perceived benefits/barriers, self efficacy, and activity-related affect), situational and interpersonal factors (social support, modeling, and norms) associated with the level of dietary behaviors in Iranian women. A cross sectional survey of 356 women aged 18–60 years from health care centers in Iran was undertaken from October 2015 to September 2016. Multiple analytical models and Pender’s health promotion model (HPM) were implemented to examine the effectiveness of HPM and its potential constructs on PA behaviors. The instruments used were designed using Pender’s HPM as a basis. The path model fitted data and accounted for 51% of the variance in dietary behaviors; and prior behavior, perceived self-efficacy, interpersonal influences, and commitment to plan were significantly associated with dietary behavior. We found that constructs from the HPM are empirically improved dietary behavior among the women population. This result provides a suitable source for designing strategies of a nutrition education intervention for improving the frequency and nutrient intake of breakfast consumption among female students.

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The effect of midwifery led counseling based on Gamble’s approach on childbirth fear and self-efficacy in nulligravida women

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-020-03230-1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Laya Firouzan ◽

Roghieh Kharaghani ◽

Saeedeh Zenoozian ◽

Reza Moloodi ◽

Elham Jafari

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Telephone Counseling ◽

Routine Care ◽

Control Group ◽

Iranian Women ◽

Childbirth Fear ◽

Registration Number ◽

First Time

Abstract Background Studies show that childbirth fear is a common problem among Iranian women. Therefore, most Iranian women prefer caesarean section for giving birth. This study investigated the effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention by midwives (birth emotions - looking to improve expectant fear (BELIEF)) on decreasing childbirth fear and self-efficacy among first-time pregnant women who were afraid of giving birth. Methods A number of 80 pregnant women participated in the study. They had received a score of ≥66 on the Wijma delivery expectancy/experience questionnaire. They were randomly assigned into two groups: intervention (n = 40) and control groups (n = 40). The intervention group received two face-to-face counseling sessions based on the BELEF protocol in the 24th and 34th weeks of pregnancy. Between these two sessions, it also received eight telephone-counseling sessions once a week. The control group only received the prenatal routine care. The outcome measures were childbirth fear, childbirth self-efficacy, and childbirth preference. Results The intervention group showed significantly more reduction in childbirth fear and more increase in childbirth self-efficacy compared to the control group. In addition, more women in the intervention group reported that they preferred to give normal vaginal birth than women in the control group. Conclusion The BELIEF protocol could be an effective approach in reducing childbirth fear and increasing childbirth self-efficacy among first-time pregnant women who are afraid of giving birth. Trial registration number IRCT20101219005417N3, Date of Registration: 19-12-2018.

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Explaining the determinants of cessation or reduction of hookah (waterpipe) consumption among southern Iranian women: A qualitative study

10.21203/rs.2.10133/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Sakineh Dadipoor ◽

Gerjo Kok ◽

Teamur Aghamolaei ◽

Mohtasham Ghaffari ◽

Ali Heyrani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Social Acceptance ◽

Spiritual Support ◽

Iranian Women ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Political Factors ◽

Hookah Smoking ◽

Bandar Abbas ◽

External Stimuli

Abstract Background: The consumption of hookah is rising around the world, especially among women, due to social acceptance and a positive attitude. It is also necessary and inevitable to identify the factors that lead to a decrease in this upward trend. The present study aims to explain the determinants of cessation or reduction of hookah consumption among southern Iranian women in Bandar Abbas. Method: This qualitative study was carried out with a content analysis approach, between 2018 and 2019. In total, 36 in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with experienced individuals (15 women with successful cessation, 21 women with unsuccessful cessation) with maximum variation in age, education, and occupation, from different geographical areas of the city. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis, and MAXqda software version 10 was used for data management. Results: In total, six main categories were extracted, including incentive backgrounds, the need for liberation, control of external stimuli, religious norms, self-efficacy, and political factors. Conclusions: The results showed that many external facilitators affect the decision to quit or reduce the use of hookah. Providing the necessary conditions and factors to increase the encouraging factors and perceived threats, spiritual support and high self-efficacy can be effective in the successful cessation or reduction of hookah consumption. Keywords: Hookah, Smoking cessation, Qualitative research, Smoking, Southern Iran, Woman

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Husbands’ participation in prenatal care and breastfeeding self-efficacy in Iranian women: A randomized clinical trial

Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran ◽

10.47176/mjiri.33.58 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Soheila Rabiepoor ◽

Alireza Khodaei ◽

Rohollah Valizadeh

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Prenatal Care ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Iranian Women

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Relationship between self-efficacy and pain control in Iranian women with advanced knee osteoarthritis

Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice ◽

10.4103/njcp.njcp_437_17 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 460 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

A Ghahramanian ◽

N Mirmaroofi ◽

M Behshid ◽

F Jabbarzadeh ◽

TC Onyeka ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Pain Control ◽

Iranian Women

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Translation and Validation of the Farsi Version of the Pain Management Self-Efficacy Questionnaire

Journal of Pain Research ◽

10.2147/jpr.s246077 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol Volume 13 ◽

pp. 719-727

Author(s):

Hayedeh Rezaei ◽

Ali Faiek M. Saeed ◽

Kamel Abdi ◽

Abbas Ebadi ◽

Reza Ghanei Gheshlagh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pain Management ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Translation And Validation ◽

Farsi Version

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Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Scales Measuring Trust, and Control-Self-efficacy of Young Iranian Women

Social Indicators Research ◽

10.1007/s11205-014-0808-2 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 124 (3) ◽

pp. 1033-1047 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Asiyeh Salehi ◽

Neil Harris ◽

Maryam Marzban ◽

Elisabeth Coyne

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Iranian Women ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

And Control

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Drug Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale (DASES): psychometric properties of the Farsi version

Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy ◽

10.1186/s13011-020-00336-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Maryam Khazaee-Pool ◽

Seyed Abolhassan Naghibi ◽

Tahereh Pashaei ◽

Mosharafeh Chaleshgar-Kordasiabi ◽

Mahbobeh Daneshnia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Addiction Treatment ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Therapeutic Interventions ◽

People Who Use Drugs ◽

Addictive Behaviors ◽

Drug Abstinence ◽

Farsi Version

Abstract Background Research has demonstrated that therapeutic interventions based on the self-efficacy theory produce positive outcomes for people who exhibit addictive behaviors, such as alcohol and drug use. Several questionnaires based on self-efficacy theory have been developed to evaluate the extent to which intervention programs can modify behavior. The present study describes the psychometric properties of the Farsi version of the Drug Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale (DASES). Design and methods The forward–backward approach was employed to translate the DASES from English into Farsi. A cross-sectional study was conducted, and the psychometric properties of the Farsi version of the DASES were measured. Using a cluster sampling method, 400 male people who use drugs aged 20 years or older were selected from 10 addiction treatment clinics in Mazandaran, Iran. The internal consistency and test–retest methods were used to measure the reliability of the DASES. Face and content validity were measured, and the construct validity of the DASES was assessed through both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS. Results The results of the EFA indicated a four-factor solution for the DASES that accounted for 64.72% of the observed variance. The results obtained from the CFA demonstrated that the data fitted the model: the relative chi square (× 2/df) equaled 1.99 (p < 0.001), and the root mean square error of approximation equaled 0.071 (90% CI = 0.059–0.082). All the comparative indices of the model were equal to or greater than 0.90 (0.91, 0.93, 0.94, 0.93, and 0.90, respectively). The Cronbach’s alpha ranged from 0.90 to 0.93, proving a satisfactory reliability. Additionally, the intraclass correlation coefficient ranged from 0.75 to 0.98, which is an acceptable result. Conclusions This study’s results show that the Iranian version of the DASES has good psychometric properties and is appropriate for assessing substance use behaviors among Iranian addicted persons.

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