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Saeed Mirhosseini, Mahboobeh Rezaei, Neda Mirbagher Ajorpaz,
Volume 18, Issue 1 (5-2021)
Abstract

Background: MS is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). Patients with MS have some problems in their general health. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of Benson relaxation technique on general health in MS patients.
Methods: This randomized controlled trial study was done on MS patients who registered in MS center in Kashan, Iran, from March 2017 to July 2018.  The first sixty eligible patients were recruited through convenient sampling method and then patients were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Patients in both groups were completed the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) before and after the intervention. Benson relaxation technique was performed by patients in the intervention group twice a day, 20 minutes per session, over a period of eight weeks. Data were analyzed using Chi-square, independent t-test, and paired t-test in the SPSS software (version 16). The level of significance was set at 0.05.
Results: There was significant difference in the mean scores of general health before (44.22±12.4) and after (31.14±11.09) the intervention in the experimental group (P=0.002). After intervention, the difference between the mean difference scores of general health in the control (1.78±3.5) and experimental (13.08±2.88) groups was significant (P=0.002).
Conclusion: According to the findings, the Benson relaxation technique can be effective for improving MS patients’ general health, physical and mental status, and social function. Due to the cost-effectiveness and safety of this technique, we propose the inclusion of the technique in the treatment protocol for MS patients.
Seyedmohammad Mirhosseini, Ali Abbasi, Anahita Divani, Fateme Askarinezhad, Soheila Hasanpournamaghi, Samuel Grimwood , Ali Montazeri, Hossein Ebrahimi,
Volume 22, Issue 1 (3-2025)
Abstract

Background: Family caregivers of cancer patients encounter numerous challenges while providing care, and self-efficacy is a key factor in alleviating these negative effects. This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES) among caregivers of cancer patients.
Methods: This methodological study employed a cross-sectional design involving 382 family caregivers of cancer patients in a teaching hospital in Iran, in 2024. The CSES was translated into Persian using the forward-backward procedure. The initial translation was assessed for face and content validity through both quantitative and qualitative methods. Construct validity was evaluated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Discriminant validity was examined using the Heterotrait–Monotrait (HTMT) ratio. Reliability was assessed by evaluating internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha and Mcdonald's omega, and stability was measured using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs).
Results: In this study, 53.7% of the participants were male, and the caregivers' mean age was 42.52 ± 11.83 years. Scale-level content validity index was reported 0.97 by expert panel during content validity stage. During the exploratory factor analysis, one item was excluded, leaving seven items were categorized into two factors: caregiver self-management and patient challenges. These factors collectively accounted for 43.9% of the variance in self-efficacy. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the adequacy of the model derived from the exploratory factor analysis (RMSEA = 0.05, GFI = 0.947, and CFI = 0.906). The factors demonstrated discriminant validity.  Cronbach's alpha values for the patient challenges and caregiver self-management factors were 0.802 and 0.798, respectively. In addition, the ICC for these two factors was reported to be 0.830 and 0.802, respectively.
Conclusion: The Persian adaptation of the CSES demonstrates satisfactory validity and reliability for assessing the self-efficacy of family caregivers of cancer patients in Iran.

 

Seyedmohammad Mirhosseini , Homa Vejdani , Zahra Kordi, Mahboobeh Khajeh , Fatemeh Sadat Hosseini , Samuel Grimwood , Mohaddeseh Mohammadi , Hossein Ebrahimi ,
Volume 22, Issue 2 (6-2025)
Abstract

Background: Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) is a recently recognized mental health condition characterized by persistent and intense grief following the loss of a loved one. While global proportion estimates vary, limited data exist regarding PGD within the Iranian general population. This study aimed to determine the proportion of PGD in Iran and examine associated sociodemographic factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 469 general community dwelling in Shahroud, North east of Iran, using convenience sampling technique. Participants were eligible for inclusion if they were over 18 years old, possessed basic literacy skills, and had experienced the loss of a close loved one (such as a spouse, parent, or child) at least 12 months prior to enrollment. Participants completed online forms of the validated Persian version of the Prolonged Grief Disorder Scale (PG-13-R). Sociodemographic data (age, gender, education, marital, and job status) were collected, and multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with PGD.
Results: The proportion of PGD was 29.6% (95% CI: 28.5–30.5%), with a mean symptom score of 29.54 ± 10.68. A significant difference between PGD-positive and PGD-negative individuals in terms of education (p=0.005) and occupational status (p=0.01). Multivariate analysis indicated that age and education were significant predictors of PGD. Individuals aged 41–60 (OR: 12.7, CI: 1.5 - 107.05, p= 0.019) and over 60 (OR: 14.7, CI: 1.7 - 123.9, p= 0.013) were significantly more likely to meet PGD criteria compared to those under 20. Participants with secondary education were more likely to experience PGD than those with only primary education (OR: 4.1, CI: 2.06 - 8.5, p<0.001).
Conclusion: Prolonged grief disorder affects a substantial portion of the Iranian population, particularly among older adults and those with lower educational attainment. These findings highlight the need for targeted mental health interventions and the development of culturally sensitive diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Future research should explore the moderating roles of religiosity, loneliness, and social support in grief outcomes to inform comprehensive, culturally grounded care strategies.

 


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