Peer interaction and peer support contribute to the social development of people with disabilities and have a positive impact on improving their quality of life in the long term. Peer support is effective in increasing adjustment and increasing the quality and quantity of opportunities for participation in the classroom. However, students with disabilities in gaining peer support and acceptatio...

Background & Aims: Nowadays, the quality of life and how coping and treatment of patients with an implantable cardiac defibrillator has led to concern and attempts to reduce or eliminate the problems of these patients in the people who provide health care services. This study aimed to determine the effect of nurse-peer-led support intervention on quality of life in patients with an implantable ...

Introduction: Continued breastfeeding during the first 2 years of infant life reduces chronic illness and mortality in children and adults, but most mothers discontinue breastfeeding. Several strategies to increase the duration of breast feeding have been used. Strategy tested vary in timing (antenatal or postnatal), is lactation consultant or peer support program. Thus, the current study has b...

Objective: The present study was an attempt to assess a model of important antecedents of attitude towards drug addiction in order to gain a more complete understanding of this construct. This model examines the role of family cohesion, personality traits, peer attachment, altruism, and social support in attitudes towards drug addiction. Method: The study sample included 570 people from Tehran ...

Abstract This research was conducted with the aim of investigating the role of social support and organizational policies and practices on personnel's career success among employees of companies related to Saipa in Golpayeghan province in Iran. Statistical populations consisted of 800 participants, from which, 179 males were selected using simple random sampling. Research questionnaires were ...

Abstract Background & Aims: Patients treated through hemodialysis experience a great deal of psychological trauma that could lead to a reduction in their quality of life. Peer support groups could offer assistance to patients with similar experiences and thus enhance their quality of life. The aim of the present study is to determine the effects of peer support groups on mental health of pat...