Background: Domestic violence is a global problem in the world and it is a common cause of psychiatric disorders in women of the reproductive age. This study was aimed at determining the socio-demographic predictors of intimate partner violence. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 558 married women in Tabriz, Iran. Participants were selected through the cluster sampling. Data were collected using a socio-demographic characteristics questionnaire and the revised conflict tactics scale (CTS2). CTS2 consists of 39 pairs of statements and five sub-scales including negotiation, psychological, physical, sexual, and injuries sub-scales. It has eight response categories (0 to 7) for each items. Selecting options one to six for any item of each subscale was considered as presence, and selecting options zero or seven was considered as absence of that type of IPA. The multivariate logistic regression model was employed to determine the predictors of domestic violence dimensions. A P value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The highest prevalence of male domestic violence against women and female domestic violence against men was in the negotiation dimension, respectively 97% and 98.2%. The lowest prevalence of the male domestic violence against women was in the injury dimension (22.6%) and female domestic violence against men was in the sexual coercion dimension (32.8%). Age, husbands' smoking, family income adequacy, consensual marriage, and husband's first marriage were the predictive variables of domestic violence against both men and women. Woman's job and woman's job satisfaction were only the predictive variables of male domestic violence against women. Household members and spouse's substance and alcohol abuse were only the predictive variables of female domestic violence against men. Conclusions: Considering the high prevalence of domestic violence and its relationship with certain socio-demographic factors in the present study, it is crucial to propose culturally-appropriate strategies for decreasing domestic violence to provide matrimonial stability and family solidarity.

Background: Today, genital cosmetic surgery (GCS) is rapidly expanding and applicants for this kind of surgery are increasing. The objective of this study was to compare mental disorder and self-esteem among female applicants and non-applicants for GCS. Methods: This is a case-control study and participants included 163 women of reproductive age, 83 of whom applied for GCS (case group) and 80 did not (control group). The participants were selected from the specialized obstetrics and gynecology clinic of Alavi Hospital in Ardabil, Iran using a convenient sampling method. Women were examined for pelvic prolapse in both groups. Rosenberg self-esteem scale was used for measuring self-esteem and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) was used as a screening tool for mental health. Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of the mean mental health score (P = 0.23). There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of the physical symptoms (P = 0.01) and depression (P = 0.003) subdomains of mental disorder. In addition, the women in the case group had significantly lower self-esteem than those in the control group (P = 0.001). Conclusions: There is a significant difference in terms of physical symptoms and depression between the two groups. GCS applicant women have lower self-esteem compared to non-applicant women.

Background: Parental adjustment with the birth of a preterm baby is often associated with stress, anxiety, and concern. Objectives: This study aimed to compare mental health and self-efficacy of mothers with preterm and term infants. Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 108 women visiting the healthcare centers of Tabriz (36 mothers with preterm infants as the case group and 72 mothers with term infants as the control group) in 2018. The participants were selected by clustering sampling. The general health questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) and the maternal self-efficacy questionnaire (MSQ) were used to collect data. The multivariate linear regression model was used for data analysis. Results: The mean self-efficacy score was 30.5 ± 5.6 in the case group and 29.1 ± 4.1 in the control group from the attainable score of 10 to 40. The mean total score of mental health was 27.5 ± 7.5 in the case group and 26.1 ± 8.2 in the control group ranging from 28 to 84. Moreover, 69.4% of the mothers in the case group and 66.7% in the control group had mental health disorder with no significant difference between them (P = 0.771). There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of self-efficacy (0.168) and mental health (0.930) based on the multivariate linear regression model with adjusting the variables of mother and spouse's age and gestational age. Conclusions: The results showed a high prevalence of mental health disorder in both groups without significant difference between the groups. This shows the importance of taking measures to improve the mental health of mothers with preterm and term infants.