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  1. Article ; Online: Editorial: Sexual harassment in the workplace: prevalence, etiologies, prevention and management strategies.

    Dehghan, Mahlagha / Mangolian Shahrbabaki, Parvin

    Frontiers in public health

    2023  Volume 11, Page(s) 1332131

    MeSH term(s) Sexual Harassment/prevention & control ; Prevalence ; Workplace
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2711781-9
    ISSN 2296-2565 ; 2296-2565
    ISSN (online) 2296-2565
    ISSN 2296-2565
    DOI 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1332131
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  2. Article ; Online: Iranian nurses' attitudes towards the disclosure of patient safety incidents: a qualitative study.

    Irani, Parichehr Sabbaghzadeh / Dehghan, Mahlagha / Mehdipour, Roghayeh

    BMJ open

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 3, Page(s) e076498

    Abstract: Objective: Statistics suggests that patients and officials are unaware of a large number of patient safety incidents in healthcare centres. This study aimed to explore the concept of disclosure of patient safety incidents from the perspectives of ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Statistics suggests that patients and officials are unaware of a large number of patient safety incidents in healthcare centres. This study aimed to explore the concept of disclosure of patient safety incidents from the perspectives of Iranian nurses.
    Design: Qualitative content analysis.
    Setting: The study population was nurses working in hospitals affiliated with The Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, military hospitals and private hospitals in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Sampling was done from January 2021 to September 2021.
    Participants: 11 female and 6 male nurses aged 27-59 years with a work experience of 3-34 years were included.
    Primary and secondary outcome measures: This qualitative content analysis was to explore the experiences of Iranian nurses (n=17) using purposive sampling and semistructured, in-depth interviews. Maximum variation sampling (age, sex, work experience, education level, type of hospital and type of ward) was considered to obtain rich information. Guba and Lincoln criteria were used to increase the study's trustworthiness and rigour, and the Graneheim and Lundman method and MAXQDA 2020 were used to analyse data.
    Results: We extracted one theme, four categories and nine subcategories. The main theme was the mental schemas of disclosure of patient safety incidents with four categories: (1) misconceptions of harm to the organisation or self, (2) attributes of the disclosure process and its outcomes, (3) reactions to the disclosing incidents and (4) interpersonal conflicts.
    Conclusion: Our study identified factors influencing the disclosure of patient safety incidents among nurses, including concerns about reputation, fear of consequences and perceptions of the disclosure process. Positive attitudes towards incident disclosure were associated with supportive organisational environments and transparent communication. Barriers to disclosure included patient and companion reactions, misinterpretation and anxiety. Healthcare organisations should foster a non-punitive reporting culture to enhance patient safety and accountability.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Female ; Patient Safety ; Disclosure ; Iran ; Qualitative Research ; Hospitals, Private ; Nurses
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2599832-8
    ISSN 2044-6055 ; 2044-6055
    ISSN (online) 2044-6055
    ISSN 2044-6055
    DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076498
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  3. Article ; Online: Development and Validation of the Nurses' Spiritual Sensitivity Scale in Southeastern Iran.

    Akbari, Omolbanin / Dehghan, Mahlagha / Tirgari, Batool

    Journal of religion and health

    2023  Volume 62, Issue 5, Page(s) 3529–3545

    Abstract: Spiritual sensitivity refers to awareness and perception of the attitudes and feelings of others and helps nurses to recognize and take responsibility for the spiritual values and needs of patients. The dimensions of spiritual sensitivity remain unknown ... ...

    Abstract Spiritual sensitivity refers to awareness and perception of the attitudes and feelings of others and helps nurses to recognize and take responsibility for the spiritual values and needs of patients. The dimensions of spiritual sensitivity remain unknown as there is no comprehensive and standardized scale for assessing nurses' spiritual sensitivity; therefore, the current research aimed to design and validate the nurses' spiritual sensitivity scale. We conducted this exploratory sequential study using eight stages suggested by DeVellis (2016) when developing the scale. We conducted this study among Iranian nurses from March 2021 to October 2022. Results suggested a 20-item scale with two components (nurses' professional spiritual sensitivity and nurses' internal spiritual sensitivity) that explained 57.62% of the total variance extracted. We were able to confirm convergent validity based on an acceptable correlation between the nurses' spiritual sensitivity scale and the King's spiritual intelligence scale (r = 0.66), which showed good stability (cronbach's alpha coefficient = 0.927, omega coefficient = 0.923, and icc = 0.937). Spiritual sensitivity in nurses is difficult to evaluate. Considering the acceptability of the psychometric properties of the "Nurses' spiritual sensitivity" scale, this scale can be used in clinical environments to evaluate nurses' spiritual sensitivity. Therefore, it is suggested that managers and policy makers should consider developing related guidelines to help nurses to become more spiritually sensitive and also to meet the spiritual needs of patients. We suggest further studies to confirm the study results in the nursing community.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Spirituality ; Iran ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Psychometrics/methods ; Nurses ; Reproducibility of Results
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2017250-3
    ISSN 1573-6571 ; 0022-4197
    ISSN (online) 1573-6571
    ISSN 0022-4197
    DOI 10.1007/s10943-023-01805-8
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  4. Article: Factors Affecting Hypertensive Treatment Adherence: Development and Preliminary Validation of a New Scale.

    Dehghan, Mahlagha / Dehghan Nayeri, Nahid

    International journal of hypertension

    2021  Volume 2021, Page(s) 6617980

    Abstract: Design: A sequential exploratory mixed method study was used.: Methods: After item generation using a qualitative study and literature review, the psychometric properties of the scale were evaluated. Face, content, and construct validity, Cronbach's ... ...

    Abstract Design: A sequential exploratory mixed method study was used.
    Methods: After item generation using a qualitative study and literature review, the psychometric properties of the scale were evaluated. Face, content, and construct validity, Cronbach's alpha, and test-retest reliability were used to validate the scales.
    Results: Data analysis showed that the scale had acceptable face and content validity. The scale had excellent stability (intraclass correlation = 0.89) and good acceptability of internal consistency (
    Conclusion: Psychometric properties of the scale achieved the standard level, and it was sufficient to recommend for general use in future measures of caring in nursing.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2573167-1
    ISSN 2090-0392 ; 2090-0384
    ISSN (online) 2090-0392
    ISSN 2090-0384
    DOI 10.1155/2021/6617980
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  5. Article: Development and validation of the nurses sexual harassment scale in Iran.

    Zeighami, Maryam / Malakoutikhah, Alireza / Shahrbabaki, Parvin Mangolian / Al-Oliamat, Kamlah / Dehghan, Mahlagha

    BMC nursing

    2024  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 107

    Abstract: Introduction: In recent years, the prevalence of sexual harassment has become a global problem, and nursing, like other professions, has not been immune to this issue. By having a valid and reliable instrument, healthcare personnel can be helped in ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: In recent years, the prevalence of sexual harassment has become a global problem, and nursing, like other professions, has not been immune to this issue. By having a valid and reliable instrument, healthcare personnel can be helped in preventing and managing this problem and reduce its negative consequences on mental health and well-being. The aim of this study was developing and psychometrically measuring the Nurses Sexual Harassment Scale.
    Materials and methods: This study is the second phase of a mixed method study. Initially in the first phase, a qualitative approach with conventional content analysis was used to explain nurses' experiences of sexual harassment in the workplace. To design the Nurses Sexual Harassment Scale, qualitative data and literature were reviewed. In the quantitative phase (second phase), the target scale was psychometrically evaluated using content validity (14 experts), face validity (12 nurses with being sexually harassed), construct validity (316 nurses working in hospitals affiliated to Kerman University of Medical Sciences), and reliability (internal consistency and repeatability).
    Results: A 15-item scale with two components: "latent sexual harassment" (9 items) and "manifest sexual harassment" (6 items), which explained 68.4% of the total variance was developed. Also, due to the strong correlation between the Nurses Sexual Harassment Scale and the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (r = 0.67), convergent validity was confirmed. Also, the scale of the present study had good reliability (Cronbach's alpha coefficient = 0.94, Omega coefficient = 0.94, and ICC = 0.92).
    Conclusion: Given the importance of sexual harassment among nurses, measuring the dimensions of this problem may allow professionals to plan interventions to prevent it. Overall, the results of the present study showed that the psychometric properties of the " Nurses Sexual Harassment Scale" with 15 items are acceptable and this scale can be used in the clinical environment. A further study within the nursing community is recommended to confirm the findings.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2091496-9
    ISSN 1472-6955
    ISSN 1472-6955
    DOI 10.1186/s12912-024-01759-6
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  6. Article: The effect of using a sports application on the quality of sleep in patients with heart failure: a randomized clinical trial study.

    Arezomand, Mohsen / Dehghan, Mahlagha / Rigi, Zahra Ebrahimi / Fatehi, Farhad / Shahrbabaki, Parvin Mangolian

    BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) 15

    Abstract: Background: Patients with heart failure often suffer from sleep disorders. Due to the side effects of medications used to treat this disorder, non-pharmacological methods may be used to improve these patients' sleep quality. This study aimed to ... ...

    Abstract Background: Patients with heart failure often suffer from sleep disorders. Due to the side effects of medications used to treat this disorder, non-pharmacological methods may be used to improve these patients' sleep quality. This study aimed to determine the effect of a sports application on sleep quality in patients with heart failure.
    Methods: In this single-blinded randomized clinical trial, 60 patients aged 30-70 referred to Shafa Hospital in Kerman were randomly assigned to control (n = 30) and intervention (n = 30) groups based on convenience sampling. The intervention group used the sports application for eight consecutive weeks. Data was collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). An independent t-test and a Mann-Whitney U test were used for comparisons between groups and paired t-tests and Wilcoxon tests were used for comparisons within groups.
    Results: The data analysis revealed a significant difference in sleep quality scores between the two groups after the intervention, meaning that the intervention group had better sleep quality than the control group (P < 0.05).
    Conclusions: As a result of the study, it was found that the sport application improved the quality of sleep in patients with heart failure. Our recommendation is for healthcare providers to use this sports application to present educational content related to physical activity and improve the sleep quality of patients.
    Trial registration: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials: IRCT. 2019123045475N1." Registered 16 December 2019.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2719537-5
    ISSN 2052-1847
    ISSN 2052-1847
    DOI 10.1186/s13102-023-00803-3
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  7. Article ; Online: A qualitative study exploring approaches, barriers, and facilitators of the HIV partner notification program in Kerman, Iran.

    Tavakoli, Fatemeh / Dehghan, Mahlagha / Haghdoost, Ali Akbar / Mirzazadeh, Ali / Gouya, Mohammad Mehdi / Sharifi, Hamid

    BMC health services research

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 570

    Abstract: Background: HIV partner notification services can help people living with HIV (PLHIV) to identify, locate, and inform their sexual and injecting partners who are exposed to HIV and refer them for proper and timely counseling and testing. To what extent ... ...

    Abstract Background: HIV partner notification services can help people living with HIV (PLHIV) to identify, locate, and inform their sexual and injecting partners who are exposed to HIV and refer them for proper and timely counseling and testing. To what extent these services were used by PLHIV and what are the related barriers and facilitators in southeast Iran are not known. So, this study aimed to explore HIV notification and its barriers and facilitators among PLHIV in Iran.
    Methods: In this qualitative study, the number of 23 participants were recruited from November 2022 to February 2023 including PLHIV (N = 12), sexual partners of PLHIV (N = 5), and staff members (N = 6) of a Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) center in Kerman located in the southeast of Iran. Our data collection included purposive sampling to increase variation. The content analysis was conducted using the Graneheim and Lundman approach. The analysis yielded 221 (out of 322) related codes related to HIV notification, its barriers, and its facilitators. These codes were further categorized into one main category with three categories and nine sub-categories.
    Results: The main category was HIV notification approaches, HIV notification barriers, and facilitators. HIV notification approaches were notification through clear, and direct conversation, notification through gradual preparation and reassurance, notification due to being with PLHIV, notification through suspicious talking of the physician, and notification due to the behavior of others. Also, the barriers were classified into individual, social, and environmental, and healthcare system barriers and the facilitators were at PLHIV, healthcare staff, and community levels. Stigma was a barrier mentioned by most participants. Also, the main facilitator of HIV notification was social support, especially from the family side.
    Conclusions: The findings highlighted the multidimensionality of HIV notification emphasizing the importance of tailored support and education to enhance the notification process for PLHIV and their networks. Also, our results show that despite all the efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination in recent years, stigma still exists as a main obstacle to disclosing HIV status and other barriers are the product of stigma. It seems that all programs should be directed towards destigmatization.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Iran/epidemiology ; HIV Infections/epidemiology ; HIV Infections/psychology ; Male ; Qualitative Research ; Contact Tracing/methods ; Female ; Adult ; Sexual Partners/psychology ; Middle Aged ; Social Stigma ; Counseling
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-05-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2050434-2
    ISSN 1472-6963 ; 1472-6963
    ISSN (online) 1472-6963
    ISSN 1472-6963
    DOI 10.1186/s12913-024-11049-1
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  8. Article ; Online: Correlation between professional quality of life and alarm fatigue symptoms among intensive care unit nurses.

    Dehghan, Mahlagha / Mokhtarabadi, Sima / Rashidi, Elham / Rahiminejad, Elham / Asadi, Neda

    Health science reports

    2023  Volume 6, Issue 10, Page(s) e1583

    Abstract: Introduction: Medical devices and equipment are necessary for accurate and continuous monitoring of the patients admitted to intensive care units, one of which is alarm systems. Frequent sounds of alarms can affect nurses' concentration and accuracy ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Medical devices and equipment are necessary for accurate and continuous monitoring of the patients admitted to intensive care units, one of which is alarm systems. Frequent sounds of alarms can affect nurses' concentration and accuracy when providing care. Complications such as headache, fatigue, and stress occur after repeated alarms, leading to poor quality of professional life among nurses. This study aimed to determine the relationship between quality of professional life and alarm fatigue syndrome among intensive care unit nurses.
    Methods: This cross-sectional study used convenience sampling to select nurses working in intensive care units from three hospitals in southern Iran in 2021 (
    Results: The mean scores of compassion satisfaction (CS), burnout, secondary traumatic stress (STS) (subscales of the ProQOL), and AFS were 34.66 ± 7.54, 28.98 ± 7.59, 27.69 ± 5.87, and 13.48 ± 7.32, respectively. The majority of them had no or mild AFS, moderate CS, burnout, and STS. Among the study variables, only AFS were a significant predictor of CS and STS among ICU nurses. In addition, work experience in ICU, AFS, and a second job were significant predictors of burnout among ICU nurses.
    Conclusions: The study results showed a significant relationship between alarm fatigue syndrome, burnout, STS, and CS. Given that more than half of the nurses in the intensive care unit in the present study experienced some degree of alarm fatigue syndrome, it is necessary to plan and implement interventions to better manage the alarms in the intensive care unit.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2398-8835
    ISSN (online) 2398-8835
    DOI 10.1002/hsr2.1583
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  9. Article ; Online: The design and psychometric evaluation of the Supportive-Care Needs Scale (ZOKH-SCNS29) in patients living with cancer.

    Khoshnood, Zohreh / Bagherian, Samaneh / Iranmanesh, Sedigheh / Dehghan, Mahlagha / Rafati, Foozieh

    International journal of palliative nursing

    2023  Volume 29, Issue 4, Page(s) 159–168

    Abstract: Background: Understanding the needs of cancer patients and planning to meet these needs is a major concern of the health system.: Aim: The present study aimed to design and conduct a psychometric evaluation of supportive-care needs scale in patients ... ...

    Abstract Background: Understanding the needs of cancer patients and planning to meet these needs is a major concern of the health system.
    Aim: The present study aimed to design and conduct a psychometric evaluation of supportive-care needs scale in patients with cancer.
    Methods: This study was conducted in both qualitative and quantitative stages. In the qualitative phase, the questionnaire items were generated by analysing the data from 16 interviews, after which, face, content and construct validity were tested. To construct the validity, the questionnaire was completed by 229 cancer patients. The reliability of the questionnaire was assessed by internal consistency. Data were analysed using SPSS (version 18).
    Findings: In this study, 4 factors were extracted from 29 items through exploratory factor analysis: 'Need to be understood by the spouse and family' (10 items), 'Need to manage existential and psychological challenges' (7 items), 'Need to manage lack of knowledge about the disease' (7 items), 'Need organisational-therapeutic support '(5 items). These factors accounted for 50.1%. of the total variance. Internal consistency was 0.88, and also the Cronbach's alpha coefficient was also 0.89 after construct validity for the scale items'. The Cronbach's alpha was 0.91 after the construct validity.
    Conclusion: The findings of the present study showed that this supportive care needs scale is a valid and reliable scale for identifying the supportive care needs of patients with cancer.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Psychometrics ; Reproducibility of Results ; Neoplasms/psychology ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2115109-X
    ISSN 2052-286X ; 1357-6321
    ISSN (online) 2052-286X
    ISSN 1357-6321
    DOI 10.12968/ijpn.2023.29.4.159
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  10. Article ; Online: Effectiveness of massage and range of motion exercises on muscle strength and intensive care unit-acquired weakness in Iranian patients with COVID-19: a randomized parallel-controlled trial.

    Zakeri, Mohammad Ali / Aziz, Adnan Rashid / Rahiminezhad, Elham / Dehghan, Mahlagha

    Acute and critical care

    2023  Volume 39, Issue 1, Page(s) 78–90

    Abstract: Background: Muscle weakness is prevalent in intensive care patients. This study focused on comparing the effects of massage and range of motion (ROM) exercises on muscle strength and intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) among patients with ... ...

    Abstract Background: Muscle weakness is prevalent in intensive care patients. This study focused on comparing the effects of massage and range of motion (ROM) exercises on muscle strength and intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
    Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial that recruited patients (n=45) with COVID-19 admitted to the ICU and divided them into three groups (ROM exercises, massage, and control). We evaluated muscle strength and ICU-AW in the arms and legs using a hand dynamometer. The Medical Research Council sum score was determined before and after the intervention.
    Results: The study findings were that 0%, 20%, and 100% of the participants in the ROM exercises, massage, and control groups had ICU-AW on the 7th day of ICU admission. The ROM exercise group had greater muscle strength in the hands and legs than the massage and control groups, and the massage group had greater muscle strength than the control group.
    Conclusions: Massage and ROM exercises could improve muscle strength and reduce ICU-AW in COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-13
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3003021-3
    ISSN 2586-6060 ; 2586-6052
    ISSN (online) 2586-6060
    ISSN 2586-6052
    DOI 10.4266/acc.2023.00416
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