Masoumeh Simbar
Biographic Data
| ID | 4974064 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Masoumeh Simbar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Masoumeh |
| FAMILY NAME | Simbar |
| SIGNATURE | SIMBAR M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2843-3150 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Women’s Decision-Making for Labiaplasty: A Qualitative Analysis of Influential Factors and Psychological Experiences
The effectiveness of multimedia mental health self-care program based on cyber space on the mental health of infertile women: A randomized controlled trial
RCT Registry: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials; RCT registration number: IRCT20210526051410N1; Registration date: 2022-11-06. Last update: 2023-01-28 https://irct.behdasht.gov.ir/trial/57874
Is domestic violence during Covid-19 in lactating women related to infantile colic? An important question
Domestic violence during pregnancy can potentially increase infant colic through breast milk. Although our findings need more investigation, it can be recommended to plan the direction of screening for domestic violence and providing the necessary care and counseling to the parents in perinatal care services to prevent infantile colic and improve the infant's health
A situation analysis on postmenopausal women’s self-care needs and priorities in Tehran: A population-based study
The findings showed more than 55% of challenges in the self-care behaviors of postmenopausal women in Tehran. The most and least challenging self-care behaviors were related to psychosocial health and performing periodic tests. The priorities were in psychosocial health and reproductive-sexual health dimensions. Self-care promotion is necessary, especially in postmenopausal women, who need special care due to various physical, psychological, and …
Skills-Based Education for Promoting Healthy Diet Among Female Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study
Investigating different dimensions of infertile women’s quality of life: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Given that infertility causes extensive changes in individuals, families, and social dimensions of infertile women, it can affect their quality of life. We can take steps to improve the health of infertile women by promoting various dimensions of their quality of life
The relationship between body image and quality of life in postmenopausal women: A correlational cross-sectional study
The relationship between body image (BI) and quality of life (QoL) among postmenopausal women was assessed in this study. This correlational cross-sectional study was conducted on 320 postmenopausal women in Tehran-Iran. The participants were selected using a multistage sampling method. Data was collected using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, the Fisher's body image questionnaire, and a socio-demographic questionnaire. Total score and score of all…
Women’s Self-Care in the Reproductive Age: An Essential Agenda
The relationship between postmenopausal women’s body image and the severity of menopausal symptoms
Body image is correlated with menopausal symptoms of women during menopause. Therefore, it seems that interventions aimed at relieving the annoying symptoms of menopause can help to improve their body image. Also, body image could be influenced by some socio-demographic factors which should be considered in menopause health promotion programs
Design and psychometric properties of a questionnaire to assess gender sensitivity of perinatal care services: A sequential exploratory study
GS-PNCS is a valid and reliable questionnaire, with 49 items to assess gender sensitivity of perinatal care services and helps health care managers and planners to improve the quality of the services
Development and Psychometric Testing of an Instrument to Measure Women’s Perceptions of Unplanned Pregnancy
A woman’s decision to continue or terminate an unplanned pregnancy is affected by a broad range of contextual and cognitive factors. The identification of women’s perceptions of unplanned pregnancy is crucial for health care providers to be able to offer supportive care and counselling. The aim of this study was to develop an instrument to accurately measure women’s perceptions of unplanned pregnancy: the Women’s Perceptions of Unplanned Pregnanc…
Sexual Function in Postmenopausal Women and Serum Androgens: A Review Article
Objectives: This study aimed to narratively summarize the effects of serum androgens on sexual function of postmenopausal women and the impact of administration of various types of androgens in improving the sexual function of these women. Methods: After searching for articles indexed in various databases, a total of 59 studies were selected. Results: There appears to be a great deal of controversy regarding the relationship between androgens and…
Iranian Adolescent Girls' Perceptions of Premarital Sexual Relationships: A Qualitative Study
Sexual perception refers to the attitudes, expectations, beliefs, and values associated with sexual behaviors. Adolescents’ sexual behaviors is affected by the knowledge, attitudes, values, beliefs, and social norms in their society. In this respect, the sexual perception of adolescents can be studied from a cultural perspective. The present study was designed to identify factors affecting Iranian adolescent girls’ perceptions of premarital sexua…
Quality of life and sexual function in postmenopausal women
This study examined the relationship between quality of life (QoL) and sexual function among postmenopausal women. As a cross-sectional study, it was conducted among 405 postmenopausal women selected using a multistage sampling method. The data-collection tools were the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire, the WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire, and a researcher-administered questionnaire. Sexual dysfunction was ob…
Middle-Aged Iranian Women's Accounts of Their Sexual Health Care Practices: A Conventional Content Analysis
CONTEXT: Little research has been done to examine sexual health care among middle-aged women, particularly in developing countries that are socioculturally conservative, such as Iran. METHODS: In 2015, as part of a descriptive qualitative study, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 17 women aged 40-65 residing in Golestan Province, Iran. Graneheim and Lundman's approach to conventional content analysis was used to interpret the sexual heal…
Barriers to seeking help among abused Iranian women
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify barriers to seeking help among abused Iranian women. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative research was carried out using content analysis approach. The participants were 24 married women who were selected from health care centers, recreational centers, and two universities in Tehran, Iran. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data. Findings During data analysis, four themes e…
Women’s perspectives toward menopause: A phenomenological study in Iran
This study explores the attitude and feelings toward menopause among Azeri menopausal women using hermeneutic phenomenology based on Van Manen's approach. A total of 18 menopausal women who were attended in urban health centers of Tabriz, Iran, were recruited using a purposive sampling method. Data were gathered through semistructured interviews. Each interview was transcribed verbatim and analyzed simultaneously. Data analysis led to the emergen…
The Challenges of Female Adolescents’ Health Needs
Empowerment in Family Planning as Viewed by Iranian Women: A Qualitative Study
Women carry the primary responsibility for family planning in most parts of the world, and should be afforded the power of decision-making and control over their fertility. This study seeks to gain insight into Iranian women's perception of the meaning of empowerment in family planning. Using a qualitative study, seven focus group discussions and five individual interviews were conducted with 35 married Iranian women of reproductive age. The data…
Reproductive morbidity among Iranian women; issues often inappropriately addressed in health seeking behaviors
Reproductive health morbidities impose a large burden among Iranian women and have negative impact on their reproductive health and wellbeing
Fathers' Educational Needs for Perinatal Care in Urban Iran: A Qualitative Approach
Men's participation in perinatal care (PNC) is a promising strategy for improving maternal health. This study aimed to assess the educational needs of men for their participation in PNC. This is a qualitative research study using focus group discussions. These were performed with eight groups of men and women in selected hospitals of Shahid Beheshti Medical Science University, Iran. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis methodolog…
Barriers to seeking help among abused Iranian women
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify barriers to seeking help among abused Iranian women. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative research was carried out using content analysis approach. The participants were 24 married women who were selected from health care centers, recreational centers, and two universities in Tehran, Iran. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data. Findings During data analysis, four themes e…
Fathers' Educational Needs for Perinatal Care in Urban Iran: A Qualitative Approach
Men's participation in perinatal care (PNC) is a promising strategy for improving maternal health. This study aimed to assess the educational needs of men for their participation in PNC. This is a qualitative research study using focus group discussions. These were performed with eight groups of men and women in selected hospitals of Shahid Beheshti Medical Science University, Iran. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis methodolog…
Reproductive morbidity among Iranian women; issues often inappropriately addressed in health seeking behaviors
Reproductive health morbidities impose a large burden among Iranian women and have negative impact on their reproductive health and wellbeing
Empowerment in Family Planning as Viewed by Iranian Women: A Qualitative Study
Women carry the primary responsibility for family planning in most parts of the world, and should be afforded the power of decision-making and control over their fertility. This study seeks to gain insight into Iranian women's perception of the meaning of empowerment in family planning. Using a qualitative study, seven focus group discussions and five individual interviews were conducted with 35 married Iranian women of reproductive age. The data…
The Challenges of Female Adolescents’ Health Needs
Women’s perspectives toward menopause: A phenomenological study in Iran
This study explores the attitude and feelings toward menopause among Azeri menopausal women using hermeneutic phenomenology based on Van Manen's approach. A total of 18 menopausal women who were attended in urban health centers of Tabriz, Iran, were recruited using a purposive sampling method. Data were gathered through semistructured interviews. Each interview was transcribed verbatim and analyzed simultaneously. Data analysis led to the emergen…
Barriers to seeking help among abused Iranian women
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify barriers to seeking help among abused Iranian women. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative research was carried out using content analysis approach. The participants were 24 married women who were selected from health care centers, recreational centers, and two universities in Tehran, Iran. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data. Findings During data analysis, four themes e…
Quality of life and sexual function in postmenopausal women
This study examined the relationship between quality of life (QoL) and sexual function among postmenopausal women. As a cross-sectional study, it was conducted among 405 postmenopausal women selected using a multistage sampling method. The data-collection tools were the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire, the WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire, and a researcher-administered questionnaire. Sexual dysfunction was ob…
Middle-Aged Iranian Women's Accounts of Their Sexual Health Care Practices: A Conventional Content Analysis
CONTEXT: Little research has been done to examine sexual health care among middle-aged women, particularly in developing countries that are socioculturally conservative, such as Iran. METHODS: In 2015, as part of a descriptive qualitative study, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 17 women aged 40-65 residing in Golestan Province, Iran. Graneheim and Lundman's approach to conventional content analysis was used to interpret the sexual heal…
Development and Psychometric Testing of an Instrument to Measure Women’s Perceptions of Unplanned Pregnancy
A woman’s decision to continue or terminate an unplanned pregnancy is affected by a broad range of contextual and cognitive factors. The identification of women’s perceptions of unplanned pregnancy is crucial for health care providers to be able to offer supportive care and counselling. The aim of this study was to develop an instrument to accurately measure women’s perceptions of unplanned pregnancy: the Women’s Perceptions of Unplanned Pregnanc…
Sexual Function in Postmenopausal Women and Serum Androgens: A Review Article
Objectives: This study aimed to narratively summarize the effects of serum androgens on sexual function of postmenopausal women and the impact of administration of various types of androgens in improving the sexual function of these women. Methods: After searching for articles indexed in various databases, a total of 59 studies were selected. Results: There appears to be a great deal of controversy regarding the relationship between androgens and…
Iranian Adolescent Girls' Perceptions of Premarital Sexual Relationships: A Qualitative Study
Sexual perception refers to the attitudes, expectations, beliefs, and values associated with sexual behaviors. Adolescents’ sexual behaviors is affected by the knowledge, attitudes, values, beliefs, and social norms in their society. In this respect, the sexual perception of adolescents can be studied from a cultural perspective. The present study was designed to identify factors affecting Iranian adolescent girls’ perceptions of premarital sexua…
Design and psychometric properties of a questionnaire to assess gender sensitivity of perinatal care services: A sequential exploratory study
GS-PNCS is a valid and reliable questionnaire, with 49 items to assess gender sensitivity of perinatal care services and helps health care managers and planners to improve the quality of the services
The relationship between postmenopausal women’s body image and the severity of menopausal symptoms
Body image is correlated with menopausal symptoms of women during menopause. Therefore, it seems that interventions aimed at relieving the annoying symptoms of menopause can help to improve their body image. Also, body image could be influenced by some socio-demographic factors which should be considered in menopause health promotion programs
Skills-Based Education for Promoting Healthy Diet Among Female Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study
Investigating different dimensions of infertile women’s quality of life: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Given that infertility causes extensive changes in individuals, families, and social dimensions of infertile women, it can affect their quality of life. We can take steps to improve the health of infertile women by promoting various dimensions of their quality of life
The relationship between body image and quality of life in postmenopausal women: A correlational cross-sectional study
The relationship between body image (BI) and quality of life (QoL) among postmenopausal women was assessed in this study. This correlational cross-sectional study was conducted on 320 postmenopausal women in Tehran-Iran. The participants were selected using a multistage sampling method. Data was collected using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, the Fisher's body image questionnaire, and a socio-demographic questionnaire. Total score and score of all…
Women’s Self-Care in the Reproductive Age: An Essential Agenda
A situation analysis on postmenopausal women’s self-care needs and priorities in Tehran: A population-based study
The findings showed more than 55% of challenges in the self-care behaviors of postmenopausal women in Tehran. The most and least challenging self-care behaviors were related to psychosocial health and performing periodic tests. The priorities were in psychosocial health and reproductive-sexual health dimensions. Self-care promotion is necessary, especially in postmenopausal women, who need special care due to various physical, psychological, and …
The effectiveness of multimedia mental health self-care program based on cyber space on the mental health of infertile women: A randomized controlled trial
RCT Registry: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials; RCT registration number: IRCT20210526051410N1; Registration date: 2022-11-06. Last update: 2023-01-28 https://irct.behdasht.gov.ir/trial/57874
Is domestic violence during Covid-19 in lactating women related to infantile colic? An important question
Domestic violence during pregnancy can potentially increase infant colic through breast milk. Although our findings need more investigation, it can be recommended to plan the direction of screening for domestic violence and providing the necessary care and counseling to the parents in perinatal care services to prevent infantile colic and improve the infant's health
Women’s Decision-Making for Labiaplasty: A Qualitative Analysis of Influential Factors and Psychological Experiences
Medicine (19 works) · Psychology (12 works) · Nursing (11 works) · Public health (10 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Internal Medicine (7 works) · Population (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Biostatistics (6 works)