Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Journal of Isfahan Medical School 1027-7595 42 791 2024 12 21 The Survey of Circumcision’s Effect on Sexual Function, Sexual Satisfaction and Quality of Sexual Life in Pregnant Women The Survey of Circumcision’s Effect on Sexual Function, Sexual Satisfaction and Quality of Sexual Life in Pregnant Women 995 1003 31352 10.48305/jims.v42.i791.0995 FA Soheila Rabiepoor Professor, Department of Midwifery, Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran 0000-0001-8592-6467 Zeynab Ahmadi MSc of Consultation on Midwifery, Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran 0000-0003-1874-8888 Elham Rezaei Assistant Professor, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran 0000-0002-5461-5903 Journal Article 2024 04 23 Background: Female circumcision can be associated with unfavorable health outcomes, including physical, psychological, social, and sexual consequences. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of circumcision and its predictor factors on sexual performance, life, and satisfaction of women. Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) study of 320 women referred to the childbirth ward in 2019-2020. It was done using the available sampling method. Information was collected through questionnaires and interviews. The data collection tool was a 4-part questionnaire that included a researcher-made questionnaire, sexual questionnaires, and sexual quality of life. After collecting the data, they were analyzed using ANCOVA, a simple and multiple linear regression. Findings: The mean score of sexual satisfaction, sexual function, and quality of sexual life in two groups (circumcised and uncircumcised women) showed a statistically significant difference (P < 0.001). Also, the mean score in all dimensions of sexual function was significant in two groups (desire (P < 0.001), stimulation (P < 0.001), humidity (P < 0.001), orgasm (P = 0.002), satisfaction (P < 0.001), pain (P = 0.049), respectively). The rate of sexual dysfunction in circumcised women was 83.9%, and in uncircumcised women was 71.6%. According to the coefficient effect in covariance analysis, 5, 7, and 13% changes in sexual satisfaction, sexual quality of life, and sexual function in women were related to circumcision, respectively. Also, the age of circumcision has the most outstanding effect and is a significant predictor of sexual satisfaction (β: 1.51; P: 0.018; CI95%: 2.77 to 0.26) and quality of sexual life (P: 0.027; CI95%: 0.12 to 2.06). The degree of circumcision 2 compared to 1 has the most distinguished effect and predictor on the overall sexual function score (β: 2.87; P: 0.018; CI95%: -0.22 to -5.52) and its dimensions. Conclusion: The findings of the present study showed a decrease in the sexual satisfaction action and quality of life scores in circumcised women, and by emphasizing the negative consequences of circumcised women's sexual health, it tried to inform healthcare providers about counseling to change the views of families to improve women's sexual health. Background: Female circumcision can be associated with unfavorable health outcomes, including physical, psychological, social, and sexual consequences. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of circumcision and its predictor factors on sexual performance, life, and satisfaction of women. Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) study of 320 women referred to the childbirth ward in 2019-2020. It was done using the available sampling method. Information was collected through questionnaires and interviews. The data collection tool was a 4-part questionnaire that included a researcher-made questionnaire, sexual questionnaires, and sexual quality of life. After collecting the data, they were analyzed using ANCOVA, a simple and multiple linear regression. Findings: The mean score of sexual satisfaction, sexual function, and quality of sexual life in two groups (circumcised and uncircumcised women) showed a statistically significant difference (P < 0.001). Also, the mean score in all dimensions of sexual function was significant in two groups (desire (P < 0.001), stimulation (P < 0.001), humidity (P < 0.001), orgasm (P = 0.002), satisfaction (P < 0.001), pain (P = 0.049), respectively). The rate of sexual dysfunction in circumcised women was 83.9%, and in uncircumcised women was 71.6%. According to the coefficient effect in covariance analysis, 5, 7, and 13% changes in sexual satisfaction, sexual quality of life, and sexual function in women were related to circumcision, respectively. Also, the age of circumcision has the most outstanding effect and is a significant predictor of sexual satisfaction (β: 1.51; P: 0.018; CI95%: 2.77 to 0.26) and quality of sexual life (P: 0.027; CI95%: 0.12 to 2.06). The degree of circumcision 2 compared to 1 has the most distinguished effect and predictor on the overall sexual function score (β: 2.87; P: 0.018; CI95%: -0.22 to -5.52) and its dimensions. Conclusion: The findings of the present study showed a decrease in the sexual satisfaction action and quality of life scores in circumcised women, and by emphasizing the negative consequences of circumcised women's sexual health, it tried to inform healthcare providers about counseling to change the views of families to improve women's sexual health.

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Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Journal of Isfahan Medical School 1027-7595 42 791 2024 12 21 Assessing the Impact of Radiation Therapy-Induced Voice Problems on Quality of Life in Non-Laryngeal Head and Neck Cancer Patients Assessing the Impact of Radiation Therapy-Induced Voice Problems on Quality of Life in Non-Laryngeal Head and Neck Cancer Patients 1002 1010 31350 10.48305/jims.v42.i791.1002 FA Sakineh Bagherzadeh PhD, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran 0000-0002-0844-2159 Daryoush Shahbazi-Gahrouei Professor, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran 0000-0002-8538-1898 Farhad Torabinezhad Association Professor, Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Speech & Language Pathology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 0000-0003-1580-5920 Journal Article 2024 06 08 Background: One of the side effects of radiation therapy for non-laryngeal head and neck cancers is laryngeal damage, leading to vocal disorders. Considering the impact of voice on the patient’s quality of life, the long-term follow-up after treatment using a voice handicap index questionnaire is the aim of this study. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study included 30 patients with non-laryngeal head and neck cancers and 30 normal individuals. Specialized examinations have confirmed damage in the larynx. The VHI Questionnaire sub-group scores were assessed at 6 and 24 months post-treatment, along with the voice quality of patients and a control group at 24 months post-treatment. Pearson's correlation coefficient test was used to assess the relationship between each sub-group of the questionnaire at the two mentioned time points. Findings: The patients' examination results revealed a significant decrease in the total questionnaire scores from 19.8 at 6 months to 11.37 at 24 months post-treatment (P < 0.05). The study found no significant difference between the patient and control groups after 24 months (P < 0.05). The questionnaire sub-group scores showed a negative correlation, indicating a trend of decreasing scores at the final follow-up. Conclusion: This study showed that after the treatment, the radiation damage decreased over time and improved the patient's quality of life. Background: One of the side effects of radiation therapy for non-laryngeal head and neck cancers is laryngeal damage, leading to vocal disorders. Considering the impact of voice on the patient’s quality of life, the long-term follow-up after treatment using a voice handicap index questionnaire is the aim of this study. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study included 30 patients with non-laryngeal head and neck cancers and 30 normal individuals. Specialized examinations have confirmed damage in the larynx. The VHI Questionnaire sub-group scores were assessed at 6 and 24 months post-treatment, along with the voice quality of patients and a control group at 24 months post-treatment. Pearson's correlation coefficient test was used to assess the relationship between each sub-group of the questionnaire at the two mentioned time points. Findings: The patients' examination results revealed a significant decrease in the total questionnaire scores from 19.8 at 6 months to 11.37 at 24 months post-treatment (P < 0.05). The study found no significant difference between the patient and control groups after 24 months (P < 0.05). The questionnaire sub-group scores showed a negative correlation, indicating a trend of decreasing scores at the final follow-up. Conclusion: This study showed that after the treatment, the radiation damage decreased over time and improved the patient's quality of life.

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Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Journal of Isfahan Medical School 1027-7595 42 791 2024 12 21 The Effect of Eccentric Quasi-Isometric and Traditional Resistance Training on Serum Levels of Steroid Hormones in Inactive Men The Effect of Eccentric Quasi-Isometric and Traditional Resistance Training on Serum Levels of Steroid Hormones in Inactive Men 1009 1019 31345 10.48305/jims.v42.i791.1009 FA Ahmad Dolatyari Faculty of Sports Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran 0009-0003-2255-6341 Kazem Khodaei Faculty of Sports Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran 0000-0003-1566-2851 Mohammadreza Zolfaghar Didani Faculty of Sports Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran 0000-0002-8878-9485 Dustin Oranchuk Muscle Morphology, Mechanics, and Performance Laboratory, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA 0000-0003-4489-9022 Journal Article 2024 08 04 Background: Eccentric quasi-isometric training (EQI) is a new method of resistance training. This study is the first to analyze the long-term impact of EQI training on steroid hormones in inactive men compared to traditional resistance training. Methods: 36 young inactive men were selected voluntarily and randomly divided into three groups: EQI training, traditional resistance training, and control. The conventional and EQI resistance training groups performed the exercise program with an intensity of 60-85% of one repetition maximum for six weeks and three sessions per week. Blood sampling was done in a fasting state 48 hours before the first session and 48 hours after the last session. Steroid hormones were measured using the ELISA method. Two-way mixed ANOVA and LSD post hoc tests were used for data analysis. Findings: The time x group interaction results indicated that the sex hormone-binding globulin (P = 0.002), dehydroepiandrosterone (P = 0.003), and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (P = 0.002) levels had a significant difference. Between-group results showed that EQI and traditional resistance training groups increased steroid hormones compared to the control group (P ≤ 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). Both training groups had a significant increase in steroid hormones compared to the pre-test (P ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: The present study findings demonstrated that both EQI and traditional resistance training can improve steroid hormones, but there was no difference between the two types of resistance training. Therefore, according to the principle of training diversity, EQI training can be a suitable alternative to traditional resistance training. Background: Eccentric quasi-isometric training (EQI) is a new method of resistance training. This study is the first to analyze the long-term impact of EQI training on steroid hormones in inactive men compared to traditional resistance training. Methods: 36 young inactive men were selected voluntarily and randomly divided into three groups: EQI training, traditional resistance training, and control. The conventional and EQI resistance training groups performed the exercise program with an intensity of 60-85% of one repetition maximum for six weeks and three sessions per week. Blood sampling was done in a fasting state 48 hours before the first session and 48 hours after the last session. Steroid hormones were measured using the ELISA method. Two-way mixed ANOVA and LSD post hoc tests were used for data analysis. Findings: The time x group interaction results indicated that the sex hormone-binding globulin (P = 0.002), dehydroepiandrosterone (P = 0.003), and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (P = 0.002) levels had a significant difference. Between-group results showed that EQI and traditional resistance training groups increased steroid hormones compared to the control group (P ≤ 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). Both training groups had a significant increase in steroid hormones compared to the pre-test (P ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: The present study findings demonstrated that both EQI and traditional resistance training can improve steroid hormones, but there was no difference between the two types of resistance training. Therefore, according to the principle of training diversity, EQI training can be a suitable alternative to traditional resistance training.

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