conclusions the determination of serotype and surface proteins of gbs strains distribution would ‎be ‎relevant ‎for the future possible formulation of a gbs vaccine. patients and methods in this cross-sectional study, a total of 100 gbs strains isolated from 237 pregnant and 413 non-pregnant women were investigated for molecular capsular serotypes and surface protein genes using the multiplex p...

BACKGROUND A tool which can help to decide on the determinants in selecting the delivery type is an effective step towards the goals of the World Health. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of a scale based on Iranian culture to make decision on the type of delivery. METHODS This is a methodological study using a questionnaire proposed by Schneider. The follow...

BACKGROUND Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of serious neonatal infections. Although great progress has been made in preventing prenatal GBS, its colonization rate in different regions of Iran remains unknown. AIM To determine GBS colonization prevalence and its risk factors among Iranian pregnant women. METHODS This prospective cross-sectional study was performed on 186 pregn...

Implication for health policy/practice/research/medical education: This was a very rare case report to draw attentions to unusual features of Mole hydatiform in pregnant women. Copyright © 2013, Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal; Licensee Kowsar Ltd. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/...

BACKGROUND The transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) is parenteral, sexual and prenatal. Prevention of vertical transmission of HBV is extremely important, because HBV infection in early life usually results in a chronic carrier state. There has been so much debate about hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) screening in pregnant women. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the pr...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The present study was conducted to design and measure psychometrics of mothers' lifestyle scale during pregnancy with regards to Iranians' cultural norms and an approach to social determinants. METHOD this study, started by reviewing previous studies and exploring similar questionnaires that examine different domains of lifestyle (nutrition, exercising, self-care, smo...