In collaboration with Payame Noor University and Iranian Health Psychology
Developing and Psychometric Testing of Cervical Cancer Screening Behavior Scale (CCSBS)

Mohammad Ali Besharat; Fariba Zarani; Golnaz Mazaheri Nejad Fard; Gholamreza Sarrami foroushani; Maryam Haji SeyedSadeghi

Volume 6, Issue 3 , September 2023, , Pages 9-20

https://doi.org/10.30473/ijohp.2023.62961.1233

Abstract
  Objective: Given the importance of screening as one of the health behaviors in cervical cancer, this study aims to develop and evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Cervical Cancer Screening Behavior Scale (CCSBS).Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 376 women referred to Javaheri Health ...  Read More

Structural Pattern of Personality Traits in Cancer Patients on Treatment Adherence and Self-Efficacy Mediated by Social Support

Alaleh Attaran khorasani; Mohammad javad Aldaghi; niki darbanbashi khamesi; manizheh maleki; zahra jahani; rahman razavi

Volume 6, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 41-54

https://doi.org/10.30473/ijohp.2023.64171.1253

Abstract
  Objective: Treatment adherence, the extent to which patients can follow the agreed recommendations for prescribedtreatments with a healthcare provider, is a key component of chronic disease management. This study aimed atexamining the structural pattern of personality traits of cancer patients on treatment ...  Read More

Psychological Distress Based on Cognitive, Metacognitive, and Meta-Emotional Components in Cancer Patients

Somayeh Hashemizadeh; Mahdieh Salehi; Amin Rafiepoor; Afsaneh Ghanbaripanah

Volume 5, Issue 2 , May 2022, , Pages 47-62

https://doi.org/10.30473/ijohp.2022.57982.1170

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  Objective: The role of cognitive, metacognitive, and meta-emotional factors in psychological distress has been clearly confirmed. The current research aims to examine a psychological distress model based on intolerance of uncertainty and emotional schemas of cancer patients with the mediating role of ...  Read More

sychological well-being Model Based on Post-Traumatic Growth Components in Cancer Patients

Elmira Majedi; Mahdieh Salehi; amin rafiepoor; Afsaneh Ghnbaripanah

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 90-77

https://doi.org/10.30473/ijohp.2022.59695.1196

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  Objective: Researchers have considered the components of positive psychology as predictors of psychological well-being. This study aimed to investigate the psychological well-being model based on rumination and the meaning of life with the mediating role of post-traumatic growth and resilience in cancer ...  Read More

Correlation beetween Sense of Coherence (SOC) and Quality of Life (QOL) in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

Ziba Farajzadegan; Neda Tavakoli Moghadam; Mahboobeh Naderolasli; Hossein Aahmadloo; Mohammad Ali Boroumand; Nima Motamed

Volume 4, Issue 1 , March 2021, , Pages 9-18

https://doi.org/10.30473/ijohp.2021.56239.1148

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  objective:  Quality of life (QOL) in cancer patients is more important than being only alive. In all types of cancers, treatments and complications of treatments affect patients’ quality of life directly and indirectly. So finding ways to improve the quality of life in cancer patients is one ...  Read More

The Effectiveness of Painting Therapy on Emotional-Behavioral Problems of Children with Cancer

seyedeh shahrzad hejri; shahla pakdaman; saeed ghanbari; seddighe sadat mirzaei

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2020, , Pages 9-18

https://doi.org/10.30473/ijohp.2020.53480.1090

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  Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of painting therapy in reducing emotional- behavioral problems of children with cancer (internalized problems: anxious-depressed, withdrawn-depressed, somatic complaints; externalized problems: aggressive behavior and rule-breaking behavior). Method: ...  Read More

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Group Therapy (MBCT) In Improving Quality of Life Among Patients with Cancer

fateme mehdipour; Amin Rafiepoor; kobra Hajializade

Volume 2, Issue 1 , June 2019, , Pages 125-134

https://doi.org/10.30473/ijohp.2020.35178.1004

Abstract
  Background & Objective: The majority of cancer patients have a poor quality of life. It seems mindfulness-based cognitive group therapy can improve quality of life in these patients. Therefore this study was conducted with the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive ...  Read More