Psychological and social aspects of disease prevention
Fatemeh Samiee; Zahra Asgari
Abstract
Objective: This overview protocol aims to synthesize evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the effectiveness of interventions designed to foster career aspirations and employability for women experiencing intersecting vulnerabilities.
Methods: The protocol is registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251269873). ...
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Objective: This overview protocol aims to synthesize evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the effectiveness of interventions designed to foster career aspirations and employability for women experiencing intersecting vulnerabilities.
Methods: The protocol is registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251269873). We will conduct a systematic search in PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EBSCOhost, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Scopus for peer-reviewed systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in English between 2016 and December 2026. The search strategy, developed in adherence to PRESS guidelines, will combine keywords and MeSH terms related to vulnerable populations, women, and career development interventions. Study selection will follow PRISMA guidelines, with screening and deduplication performed in Covidence and EndNote. Primary study overlap across reviews will be assessed using citation matrices and the corrected covered area (CCA) method. The methodological quality of the included systematic reviews will be evaluated using AMSTAR-2. The six-step reflective thematic analysis will be utilized for data analysis.
Results: The primary outcome will be the identification of key components, mechanisms, and contextual factors of effective career aspiration interventions. Results will be synthesized into a thematic map and narrative summary.
Conclusion: This overview will identify and synthesize key effective intervention strategies for supporting vulnerable women's career development. This comprehensive framework will directly inform practitioners designing evidence-based programming and guide policymakers allocating funds toward the most effective, scalable models. It will also highlight critical evidence gaps and propose future research directions. Ultimately, its aim is career development and economic participation for this group of women.
Research methodology and measurement in health psychology
Zahra Asgari; Younes Doostian
Abstract
Objective: This overview aims to synthesize evidence from systematic reviews on the characteristics of effective PSR interventions for individuals with SUDs across all recovery stages.
Method: The protocol is registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251149640). We will conduct systematic searches in PubMed, Web ...
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Objective: This overview aims to synthesize evidence from systematic reviews on the characteristics of effective PSR interventions for individuals with SUDs across all recovery stages.
Method: The protocol is registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251149640). We will conduct systematic searches in PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EBSCOhost, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Scopus for peer-reviewed systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and scoping reviews published in English between 2015 and 2025. The search strategy, developed in adherence to PRESS guidelines, will combine keywords and MeSH terms for SUDs and PSR. Study selection will follow PRISMA guidelines, with screening and deduplication performed in Covidence and EndNote. Primary study overlap will be assessed using citation matrices and the corrected covered area (CCA) method. The methodological quality of the included systematic reviews will be evaluated using AMSTAR-2. The certainty of the scoping evidence will be assessed using PRISMA-ScR.
Results: The primary outcome will be the identification of key characteristics (e.g., components, delivery formats, and contextual factors) of effective PSR interventions.
Conclusion: This overview will identify and synthesize key effective practices, including specific intervention components (e.g., social skills training, psychological support, contingency management, vocational elements) and delivery formats (e.g., in-person, telehealth, integrated care models). This comprehensive framework will directly inform practitioners designing evidence-based PSR programs and guide policymakers allocating funds toward the most effective models. It will also highlight critical evidence gaps and propose future research directions, ultimately aiming to improve psychosocial outcomes and support long-term recovery for individuals with SUDs.
