Farzaneh Rashidi Fakari

PhD student of Reproductive Health, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

[ 1 ] - A Systematic Review of Factorial Structure of the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS)

Background: The attitude towards lactation is one of the best predictors of breastfeeding. Iowa Infant Feeding Attitudes Scale (IIFAS) is used to measure the attitude toward lactation. IIFAS is a valid and reliable tool but factorial structure of this tool was reported various in different studies. The aim of this study is to assess factorial structure of IIFAS. Materials and Methods: An extens...

[ 2 ] - The Effect of Breastfeeding Duration on Bone Mineral Density (BMD): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: During lactation, metabolic changes in the bone in different areas of the body may affect the amount of bone mineral density.The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between breastfeeding and bone mineral density in women. Materials and Methods:  In this study, articles were searched at Cochran, Medline (via PubMed), Scopus, and Web of Science databases until June 201...

[ 3 ] - The Effect of Herbal Medicines on Postpartum Depression, and Maternal-Infant Attachment in Postpartum Mother: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Postpartum depression has negative effects on mother, child and family. Regarding the side effects of antidepressants and because of contradictory results on the effects of herbal medicines, the present meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of herbal medicines in treatment of postpartum depression and materna...

[ 4 ] - Comparison of brief pain inventory and Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire in lower back in pregnant women

Background: Pain in the lower back and pelvic pain are one of the most common problems in pregnancy. Appropriate and low-cost diagnostic and validated measurements are required. Current criteria do not adequately describe the complications and complications of pain relievers. Therefore, there is a need for a reliable, valid and responsive measurement tool. Methods: This descriptive study was p...