Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences

A cross-sectional study of cosmetic surgery tendency and its psychological and media-related factors among medical students in 2024–2025

Background Over 15 million plastic surgeries and 19 million non-plastic aesthetic procedures were carried out globally between 2020 and 2023, representing a substantial growth of more than 40%, according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). The purpo...

Evaluating a social cognitive theory–based empowerment program to promote opium use prevention in young men aged 18–29: a non-randomized cluster-controlled study

Opium use remains a major public health concern in Iran and is associated with serious health and social consequences. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a Social Cognitive Theory-based virtual empowerment intervention on opium-use preventive behaviors. This quasi-experim...