Reproductive health status of adolescent mothers in an Iranian setting: a cross-sectional study

Zare, Maryam; Mardi, Afrouz; Gaffarimoggadam, M; Nezhad-Dadgar, Nazila; Abazari, Malek; Shadman, Atefeh; Ziapour, Arash

doi:10.1186/s12978-022-01396-9

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“…However, in the present study, the existing national guidelines aimed at controlling cesarean section rates were responsible for the prevalence of natural births among them. Furthermore, some studies have suggested higher cesarean section rates among adolescent mothers due to the potential complications during childbirth (25)(26)(27)(28).…”

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Comparison of Quality of Infant Care and Transition Difficulty to Motherhood Between Adolescent and Young Mothers

Shakeri,

Farid,

Akbari Kamrani

2023

J Nurs Midwifery Sci

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Background: Despite a lower teenage pregnancy rate in Iran compared to the global average, there is an anticipation of increased teenage pregnancy rates by 2025 due to changes in population policy programs. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the challenges faced during the transition to motherhood and the quality of infant care between adolescent mothers and young mothers in Karaj, Iran. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2020, involving 160 adolescent and young mothers selected through multistage sampling in Karaj, Iran. The data were collected using demographic characteristics, a modified questionnaire assessing the challenges of the transition to parenthood, and an infant care checklist. Descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation (SD), were reported. Data analysis was carried out using the chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U test. Results: The study showed no significant differences between adolescent and young mothers in terms of mean scores related to the challenges of the transition to parenthood, such as responsibility and commitment, pleasure and satisfaction, fondness and stability, and self-commitment (P ≥ 0.05). However, significant differences were observed between the 2 groups in the total score of infant care (33.07 ± 2.77 and 34.57 ± 2.65, P = 0.002), child disease care (10.63 ± 0.73 and 11.03 ± 1.20, P = 0.034), routine child care (5.38 ± 1.23 and 5.83 ± 1.28, P = 0.039), and maternal health (13.37 ± 1.60 and 14.29 ± 1.29, P < 0.0001) for adolescents and young mothers, respectively. Conclusions: Based on the study’s results, teenage mothers might benefit from support programs provided by healthcare providers, particularly midwives and doctors, to enhance their abilities to care for their children.

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Comparison of Quality of Infant Care and Transition Difficulty to Motherhood Between Adolescent and Young Mothers

Shakeri,

Farid,

Akbari Kamrani

2023

J Nurs Midwifery Sci

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“…The results of other studies also confirmed the present study findings. [34,35] Table 3 Simple linear regression of the association between sociodemographic and medical history characteristics and lifestyle questionnaire scores. Maternal age, overweight, and obesity before pregnancy are risk factors for glucose intolerance during pregnancy, and their links to GDM have been widely documented.…”

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Healthy behaviors and gestational diabetes mellitus in an Iranian setting: A cross-sectional study

Zare,

Mardi,

Yeghanenia

et al. 2024

Medicine

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The objective of this study is to determine the healthy behaviors of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Ardabil in 2020. An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted on 360 mothers with GDM in Ardabil in 2020. Self-reported data was collected using a sociodemographic and a lifestyle questionnaire (LSQ) with assistance from health staff. Univariate and multivariate linear regression tests were used to assess risk variables associated with health behaviors and GDM. The total score of the LSQ was 123.6 ± 9.9, which was considered fair or average. The participants’ age had a significant relationship with physical health (beta = −.093, P = .004), weight control and nutrition (beta = .094, P = .010), and psychological health (beta = .081, P = .005). Higher educational level was associated with accident prevention (beta = .453, P = .001). Participants’ occupation had a significant positive relationship with the prevention of diseases (beta = .925, P = .003). A gravida of the participants was associated with weight control and nutrition (beta = −.497, P = .016). Body mass index was associated with physical health (beta = −.179, P = .001), exercise and fitness (beta = −.149, P = .016), psychological health (beta = −.158, P = .001), accident prevention (beta = .098, P = .023), and total score of LSQ (beta = −.559, P = .006). The findings of this study showed that mothers with GDM had LSQ subscales scores considered fair or average, except for the prevention of diseases and avoidance of drugs, alcohol, and opiates subscales, which were considered good.

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The effect of a web-based lifestyle intervention on nutritional status and physical activity on prevention of COVID-19: a randomized controlled trial in women's empowerment

Pourfarzi,

Kamran,

Zare

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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BackgroundHealthy dietary intake and physical activity affect the immune systems. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of a web-based lifestyle intervention on nutritional status, physical activity, and prevention of COVID-19.MethodsThree hundred-three women (30–60 years old), who did not have COVID-19 in the City of Ardabil, participated in this study. Participants were randomized into an intervention (n = 152) or control group (n = 151). The intervention group received eight online educational sessions focusing on a healthy diet and physical activity via the website. There was no educational session for the control group during the intervention, but they were placed on the waiting list to receive the intervention and given access to the website and educational content after the follow-up. Outcomes were nutritional status, physical activity, immunoglobulin G (IgG), and immunoglobulin M (Ig M) antibody titers against the virus. They were evaluated at the baseline, after 4 and 12 weeks.ResultsSignificant improvements in weight (P < 0.001), BMI (P < 0.001), total energy (P = 0.006), carbohydrate (P = 0.001), protein (P = 0.001), and fat (P < 0.001) were found for the intervention group compared to the control group during the study. MET-min/week for moderate physical activity increased during the time for the intervention and control groups (P < 0.001 and P = 0.007, respectively). MET-min/week for walking activity rose in the post-intervention and follow-up compared to that in the baseline in the groups (P < 0.001 for both groups). Total physical activity was increased during the study (P < 0.001) for both groups. The mean of serum IgG and IgM titers against the virus were increased during the study in both groups in time effect (P < 0.001). There was a significant time x group interaction for carbohydrate and fat intakes (P = 0.005 and P = 0.004, respectively).ConclusionThe web-based lifestyle intervention may improve nutritional status and physical activity, and have the potential to reduce the risk of contracting a COVID-19 infection.

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Reproductive health status of adolescent mothers in an Iranian setting: a cross-sectional study

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Comparison of Quality of Infant Care and Transition Difficulty to Motherhood Between Adolescent and Young Mothers

Comparison of Quality of Infant Care and Transition Difficulty to Motherhood Between Adolescent and Young Mothers

Healthy behaviors and gestational diabetes mellitus in an Iranian setting: A cross-sectional study

The effect of a web-based lifestyle intervention on nutritional status and physical activity on prevention of COVID-19: a randomized controlled trial in women's empowerment

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