Introduction: Pregnancy especially the first pregnancy is a new and anxious situation that led to stress, depression and decrease quality of life. Therefore, present research aimed to determine the effect of cognitive rehabilitation group training on perceived stress, depression and quality of life among primigravid women with pregnancy anxiety. Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental with...

Background and Objectives: Fatigue and pain are the common complications in multiple sclerosis patients, which is influenced by the patients’ psychology as well as stress. The current study aimed at investigating protective mediating role of sense of coherence in the relationship between perceived stress and fatigue/pain in Iranian MS patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried ou...

Aims: Stress is one of the significant factors contributing to the onset, exacerbation, and recurrence of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) that imposes high costs on society and people. The present study aims to assess the role of spiritual intelligence, sense of coherence, and cognitive flexibility (internal resources) in predicting perceived stress in patients with MS. Methods & Materials: In this de...

Aims: In Iran, a significant group of warriors and veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Efforts have been made to evaluate a variety of psychological treatments. This study aimed at determining the effectiveness of stress management training on reducing perceived stress in veterans with PTSD. Materials and Methods: In this semi-experimental study with pre-test and post-te...

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of perceived stress, social support, and body image in predicting the severity of depressive symptoms in ostomy patients. Methods: In this descriptive/correlational study with a cross-sectional design, 120 ostomy patients referred to the Iranian Ostomy Society were selected using a convenience sampling technique, and responded t...

Background and Aim: Mental stress has always influenced behavioral responses in different life situations, so the purpose of the present study was to investigate the role of perceived mental stress in the health of persons suspected of COVID-19. Methods: This was a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population of the study was all female referrals to Sayyad Shirazi Hospital in Gor...

Introduction: Dentistry educational environment loads stress to the students.This can be harmful for educational system. The aim of this study was to investigate the stress perceived by the students in dentistry educational environment and the stress due to students' personality in Rafsanjan Dentistry School. Methods: In this cross- sectional study, the sample was selected from students of Ref...