conclusions the results of this study suggested that parental monitoring and affiliation with deviant peers largely explained sexual risk taking among adolescents. therefore, prevention efforts aimed at reducing risky sex should compose of these factors. in fact, the results suggested that earlier prevention efforts may be warranted. results according to the results, about one-fifth of subjects...

introduction: low self-esteem in adolescence is one of the risk factors for negative outcomes in important domains of adulthood life. due to the lack of trials based on modern methods of teaching in the field of self-esteem, this study aimed to investigate the effects of a peer-led training program on female second graders’ self-esteem in public secondary schools in shiraz. methods: the present...

abstract background: advancements in neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) science and technology have increased the survival rate of preterm infants. despite these advances, they are still facing with neurobehavioral problems. noise level in nicu is a potential source of stress for preterm infants. it should be decreased to the standard level as much as possible. the purpose of this study was to...

background and purpose: one landmark of adolescence is the increasing value young people place on friendship and relationship with peers.the aim of this study was to determine adolescents and key informants’ perceptions and experiences regarding to importance of peer groups. methods: sixty-seven female adolescents (12–19 years) and 11 key informants, recruited from urban and rural areas from sa...

introduction: cancer and its treatments have a significant effect on the quality of life (qol) of people who suffer from cancer. nursing consultation involving cancer survivors might be beneficial for other patients as they successfully managed and lived with cancer. but controversies still exist in the research findings as how nursing consultation involving cancer survivors might influence oth...

background: the tragedy of having breast cancer can cause many challenges for women. patients seek for someone to compare their emotional and physical reactions with. this study was conducted to evaluate the impact of implementation of peer support group on the quality of life of breast cancer patients. materials and methods: this clinical trial was conducted on patients who underwent modified ...