Introduction Expansion of reproductive health services and addressing its different aspects in national and international levels is an important step towards ensuring family and public health. Female sex workers are a vulnerable population that are exposed to high risk sexual behaviors and increased incidence of co-morbid health problems. This study aims to identify the concerns of women with high risk sexual behaviors. Clarifying different aspects of reproductive health and its problems in female sex workers can assist relevant authorities to plan and intervene on reproductive health and to provide more effective solutions on this issue. Methods A qualitative study was conducted using a conventional content analysis approach. Snowball sampling was performed in 20 volunteer women with high risk sexual behaviors through in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted in drop-in centers, triangle centers, etc. The data were analyzed through conventional content analysis using the MAXQDA software. Results Five main categories and 13 subcategories emerged during the interviews. The main categories included violence, fear, and lack of knowledge, stigma, and psychological problems. Women with high risk sexual behaviors have several reproductive health concerns, including unwanted pregnancy, abortion, STIs (Sexually transmitted infections ), HIV, etc. In addition, different types of violence and threats against women, intimidation, objectification, stigma, unresponsiveness of counselling centers, patriarchal culture, gender inequality, etc. were observed in these women. Conclusion The study revealed that women in this study experienced deep problems of reproductive health and little attention is paid to them by authorities. Proper planning and appropriate solutions should be provided to solve the problems of these women and the society.

Relaxation programs can be effective in establishing psychological tranquility for maternal and fetal health. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of this low-cost, effective, easy method on the stress, anxiety, and depression in pregnant women. This randomized clinical trial study was conducted from July 2015 to July 2016. Seventy pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy were included in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to 2 groups of 35 subjects using a random number table. Participants in group 1 received relaxation training and group 2 received routine care. A demographic questionnaire and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) were completed before and 1 and 2 months after the intervention. The SPSS software version 18 was used for data analysis. There were significant differences in the mean difference of the total DASS score (14; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 4 to 32) as well as the scores of stress (4; 95% CI : 1 to 10), anxiety (6; 95% CI: 2 to 10), and depression (6; 95% CI: 2 to 12) 2 months after the intervention between the 2 groups. The Benson relaxation technique decreased DASS-21 scores in the intervention group.