Journal of Research Development in Nursing and Midwifery

en Prolonged grief disorder and associated factors among Iranian general population Psychology and Psychiatry Original Article <div style="text-align: justify;">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.  </div> Grief, Prolonged grief disorder, Mental health, Bereavement 28 32 http://nmj.goums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1997-2&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Seyedmohammad Mirhosseini smohammadmh@gmail.com 100319475328460015719 100319475328460015719 No Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran; Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran Homa Vejdani homavejdni72@gmail.com 100319475328460015720 100319475328460015720 No Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran Zahra Kordi kourdizahra68@gmail.com 100319475328460015721 100319475328460015721 No Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran; Vice-Chancellery of Research and Technology, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran Mahboobeh Khajeh m_khajeh@ymail.com 100319475328460015722 100319475328460015722 Yes Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran Fatemeh Sadat Hosseini fatemehosseinii1379@gmail.com 100319475328460015723 100319475328460015723 No Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran Samuel Grimwood samuel.grimwood@googlemail.com 100319475328460015724 100319475328460015724 No Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom Mohaddeseh Mohammadi mohadesehmohamadi2593@gmail.com 100319475328460015725 0009-0009-5610-2528 No Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran Hossein Ebrahimi ebrahimi@shmu.ac.ir 100319475328460015726 100319475328460015726 No Center for Health Related Social and Behavioral Sciences Research, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran