Shahnaz Rostami

PhD in Nursing, Assistant Professor, Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

[ 1 ] - A Comparative Study of the Situation of Bereavement Care for Children with Cancer in Iran with Selected Countries

Background Death of a child with cancer is one of the most painful events that results in traumatic reactions of bereavement. Care should be taken into account during the bereavement period. The present study aimed to develop bereavement care in Iran and comparing it with Jordan, England, Australia and Canada, which have achieved the desired situation in the above area. Materials and Methods In...

[ 2 ] - Relationship between the General Health of Mothers and the Anxiety of School-Age Children

Background Health is influenced by different factors, the most important of which in the family environment is mothers. This study aimed to determine the anxiety levels of school-age children and their relationship with the general health of mothers in the city of Dezful, Iran. Materials and Methods In this descriptive-analytical study, 623 children aged 9- to 12-year-old studying in the fourth...

[ 3 ] - The Prevalence of Anxiety and its related Factors among School-age Children in South West of Iran

Background Anxiety is one of the most common childhood disorders, so it is necessary to explore extend and its related factors in the students. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of anxiety and the related factors of anxiety among the children aged 9-12 years. Materials and Methods At a descriptive-analytic study 623 children aged 9-12 year- old who were studying in the fourth...

[ 4 ] - Effects of Group Training on Depression and Anxiety among Patients with Type I Diabetes: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Background Depression and anxiety can have a significant impact on prognosis in diabetic patients. In this study we evaluate how the effect of group learning on anxiety and depression in adolescents with type 1 diabetes at clinics of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science. Materials and Methods  This study was carried out via a pretest- posttest design on the adolescent 11-21 ages with...

[ 5 ] - The effect of family-centered empowerment on the quality of life of children with hemophilia

Introduction: The factors influencing the disease in children with hemophilia are quality of life. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of family-centered empowerment on quality of life in children with hemophilia in Ahvaz city in 1397. ​Methods: In this semi-experimental study, 50 children with hemophilia who were referred to the hematologic clinic of Baqaee Hospital i...

[ 6 ] - Effect of mother's infant massage on neonatal weight and perceived self-efficacy of mothers with low birth weight infants

Introduction: Weight is the most important growth factor in newborns and perceived self-efficacy is known as an effective factor weigh gaining. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of mother's infant massage on neonatal weight and perceived self-efficacy of mothers with low birth weight infants. Materials and Methods: 80 infants were divided into intervention and control groups in ...

[ 7 ] - The Effect of Blended Instruction on Improving Knowledge and Practice of Parents of Children with Chronic Kidney Disease in the Therapeutic Care of Children

Background: Due to the low knowledge and practice of parents in the therapeutic care of sick children and the importance of blended instruction in families, we aimed to determine the effect of blended instruction on improving knowledge and practice of parents of children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the therapeutic care of children.<br...

[ 8 ] - The effect of discharge planning program on the re-admission of premature infants

Introduction: Being premature puts the infant at risk for neonatal complications and also provides the basis for other problems in adulthood. Parents need adequate training and time to acquire and learn information to acquire childcare skills. The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to determine the effect of discharge planning on the readmission of premature infants hospitalized in Ab...