Mahnaz Akbari Kamrani

Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran AND Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.

[ 1 ] - The Effect of Group Counselling on Body Image Coping Strategy among Adolescent Girls

Background Adolescents, pay particular attention to their body image. Dissatisfaction with body image in people can lead to stress. Accordingly, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of group counselling on body image and coping strategies among adolescent girls. Materials and Methods This clinical trial study was conducted on 60 adolescent girls in Karaj City, Iran. The samples wer...

[ 2 ] - Tendency toward Weight Loss among Iranian Adolescent Girls: Study on Perceived Weight, Ideal Body Mass Index and Attitude toward Eating Disorders

Background Adolescents’ perception of their weight is a strong factor in shaping dietary habits and weight control and management. Among non-overweight and overweight adolescents, both overestimation and underestimation of weight status are associated with harmful effects. This study aimed to examine the relationship between perceived weight and attitude toward eating disorders among adolescent...

[ 3 ] - تأثیر استنشاق رایحه‌ی کندر بر اضطراب مرحله‌ی اول زایمان در زنان نخست‌زا: کارآزمایی بالینی تصادفی شده

Introduction: Anxiety is the most common psychological response to labor in women. Aromatherapy is a type of alternative medicine which by using es­sential oils and fragrant, stimulates the olfactory system, induces relaxation and reduces anxiety. This study aims to determine the effect of aromatherapy with Boswellia Carteri in reducing anxiety during the first stage...