Gonabad University of Medical Sciences

Psychosocial predictors of death anxiety in older adults: the differential role of social health and active ageing dimensions

Death anxiety is a significant psychological concern in later life that can adversely affect mental health and well-being among older adults. Although social health and active ageing are widely considered protective factors, their specific roles in relation to death anxiety remai...

Downregulation of miR-223 in a cyclophosphamide-induced mouse model of premature ovarian failure: histological and hormonal correlations

Premature ovarian failure (POF) is characterized by early ovarian dysfunction leading to infertility and hormonal imbalance. microrna-223 (MiR − 223) is a key microRNA that regulates multiple cellular processes, including inflammation, apoptosis, and follicular development. Emerg...

A pathway model of the predictors of professional psychological help-seeking intentions in adults

Abstract Objective Many people who have suicidal thoughts or engage in related behaviors do not seek help from mental health professionals. The reasons for this are complex and have not been well-studied in our society. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate variables related...

It’s Not Easy to Ask Peers and Partners to Test: Perspectives of Female Sex Workers, Their Networks, and Experts on Social Network-Based HIV Testing in Tehran

Objectives The World Health Organization recommends social network-based HIV testing (SNHT) to increase HIV testing coverage and improve early diagnosis, particularly among key populations. Although SNHT has shown promising outcomes, implementing this strategy remains challenging...