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{"title":"The Effects of Peer Education on Treatment Adherence among Patients Receiving Hemodialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Alireza Irajpour, Maryam Sadat Hashemi, Parvaneh Abazari, Shahrazad Shahidi","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_155_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_155_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Non-adherence to treatments increases the rates of hemodialysis complications, hospitalization, and mortality. One strategy for adherence improvement is peer education. This study aimed to investigate the effects of peer education on treatment adherence among patients receiving hemodialysis.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This was a randomized controlled trial. Patients in the control group were provided just with routine care, and the intervention group received peer education. Treatment adherence was assessed both before and after the intervention via the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Adherence Questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted by the Chi-square, the Mann-Whitney U, the paired-sample <i>t</i>, and the independent-sample <i>t</i> tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were no significant between-group differences in terms of the pre-test mean scores of Adherence to regular attendance at hemodialysis sessions (t = 0.19, <i>p</i> = 0.85), Adherence to the prescribed medications (t = 0.46, <i>p</i> = 0.64), and Adherence to fluid restrictions (t = 0.24, <i>p</i> = 0.81). The same finding was observed after the intervention, except for the mean score of the adherence to fluid restrictions dimension which was significantly greater in the intervention group (t = 2.86, <i>p</i> = 0.006). Moreover, no significant changes were observed in the mean scores of treatment adherence dimensions in the control group. However, in the intervention group, the mean scores of the adherence to regular attendance at hemodialysis sessions (t = 3.79, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and the adherence to fluid restrictions dimensions were significantly greater than their pre-test values (t = 4.47, <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Education by peer groups improves the compliance of patients with regard to the consumption of fluids in the interval between two dialysis sessions.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10849281/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139708161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of Community-based Obesity Intervention for Body Weight, Body Mass Index, and Waist Circumference: Meta-analysis.","authors":"Aurang Zeb, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher, Abel Jacobus Pienaar, Khairunnisa Dhamani","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_120_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_120_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Obesity is a significant health problem worldwide and an alarming problem in the developed world including the United States of America and European populations. Subsequently, obesity can lead to different health problems, such as non-communicable diseases. However, it can be prevented through a healthy diet, exercise, and lifestyle modification. The study's purpose was to analyze the published literature on community-based obesity interventions and to present a comprehensive summary of how to reduce the body weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), and Waist Circumference (WC) among overweight and obese individuals in the community through health education and behavior interventions.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The meta-analysis was conducted in February-July 2021, searching CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct databases. Studies published during the prior 12 years on community-based obesity intervention for weight, BMI, and WC were included in this review. Cochrane Revman software was used for meta-analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seventeen studies met the selection criteria for the review. A meta-analysis of the studies on health education and behavioral intervention studies resulted in a statistically significant reduction at 95% confidence intervals in the mean differences of BMI -1.19 (-1.77, -0.62) and WC -1.11 (-1.54, -0.68).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Community-based obesity interventions through health education and behavior interventions effectively reduce the body weight, BMI, and WC. Implementing community-based health education and behavioral interventions effectively prevents and treats obesity in communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10849288/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139708120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Pregnant Woman's Perception of COVID-19 Based on the Health Belief Model in Isfahan.","authors":"Narges Kalantari, Mohadeseh Khoshgoftar, Fatemeh Moradi, Asiyeh Pirzadeh","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_337_21","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_337_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is a viral disease that has become an international public health concern. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate pregnant women's perception of COVID-19 based on the health belief model in Isfahan.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study includes 100 pregnant women selected by random sampling. Data were collected using an online questionnaire on the Porsline website. This questionnaire examines the knowledge and structures of the health belief model, including perceived susceptibility and severity, perceived barriers and benefits, and self-efficacy regarding the prevention of COVID-19. Data were analyzed using analytical tests such as independent <i>t</i>-test and Pearson's correlation coefficient. The significance level was considered to be <0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that the knowledge of COVID-19 and preventative methods was at a reasonable level among most women (77%). Also, there was a significant correlation between education and self-efficacy. Based on the findings, the mean score of knowledge (F_1,99 = 0.116, <i>p</i> = 0.04) and the mean score of perceived susceptibility (F_1,99 = 0.02, <i>p</i> < 0.001) of mothers who were pregnant for the first time were significantly higher than mothers who were pregnant for the second time or more.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The perceived severity and susceptibility scores were higher than other constructs, indicating women's proper understanding of the risks of COVID-19. However, half of them stated that they do not go to receive services, and this issue can have adverse consequences. The researchers recommend planning to improve other model constructs, such as self-efficacy, for improving women's performance in receiving care.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10849291/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139708153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship between Vaginal Bacterial Infections and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Hojjat Rokni, Amjad Ahmadi, Yousef Moradi, Bijan Nouri, Daem Roshani","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_199_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_199_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Bacterial infections are among the most serious infections worldwide. They can cause miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, and ectopic pregnancy in pregnant women. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between bacterial infections and pregnancy outcomes through a systematic review and meta-analysis.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases were searched from January 2000 to December 2018 using appropriate keywords to identify related articles. The final related studies were selected and evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results of this meta-analysis based on combining case-control studies showed that the presence of bacterial infections could lead increase in the odds of all pregnancy outcomes like premature infant birth (odd ratio [OR]: 1.50; 95% Confidence Interval [CI], 1.39-1.61), preterm delivery (OR: 1.54; 95% CI, 1.39-1.70), abortion (OR: 1.16; 95% CI, 1.04-1.29), stillbirth (OR, 1.29; 95% CI, 1.12-1.49), and ectopic pregnancy (OR: 1.12; 95% CI, 1.05--1.19). The results showed that the Risk Ratio (RR) of preterm delivery in pregnant women with vaginal infections was 1.57 (95% CI, 1.46-1.67), whereas the RR of abortion was 2.02 (95% CI, 1.72-2.38).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Based on the results of this meta-analysis, the presence of bacterial infections in pregnant women can lead increase in the risk of pregnancy outcomes especially, preterm delivery, abortion, stillbirth, and ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, it is necessary for obstetricians and gynecologists to pay attention to the diagnosis of these infections in women before pregnancy and during pregnancy in order to prevent the consequences of these infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10849289/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139708159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the Relationship between Spiritual Intelligence and Resilience in Infertile Couples in Isfahan: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Masoume Pirhadi, Fatemeh Torabi, Fatemeh Mokhtari","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_194_20","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_194_20","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Infertility is a psychological crisis for a couple, spouse, and their families. Due to the positive effects of spiritual intelligence on the positive adaptation and growth of the individual under difficult circumstances, this study was conducted to determine the relationship between spiritual intelligence and resilience in infertile couples in Isfahan.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was performed in 2020 on 162 infertile couples. Data were collected by the convenience sampling method from infertile couples referring to Infertility Centers in Isfahan through two standard questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistical methods for quantitative variables. The relationship between spiritual intelligence and resilience score was investigated using inferential statistical methods of Pearson's correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression. A <i>p</i> value of less than 0.05 was considered significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that the mean age Standard Deviation (SD) of women and their spouses was 32.01 (5.86) and 36.30 (5.82) years, respectively. Pearson's correlation coefficient showed that there was a significant positive direct relationship between resilience score with total spiritual intelligence score (r = 0.36, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and its dimensions Critical Existential Thinking (CET) (r = 0.60, <i>p</i> < 0.001), personal meaning production (PMP) (r = 0.38, <i>p</i> < 0.001), Transcendental Awareness (TA) (r = 0.43, <i>p</i> < 0.001), and Conscious State Expansion (CSE) (r = 0.53, <i>p</i> < 0.001). The PMP (t = 6.38, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and the CSE (t = 2.15, <i>p</i> = 0.03) were significant predictors of resilience scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The result of our study showed that couples with a higher level of spiritual intelligence had a better understanding of the problems and harms of primary infertility and would cope with it more efficiently.</p>","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10775870/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139418341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Working condition and job satisfaction of nurses as predicting factors of the prevalence of health care-associated infections among elderly inpatients","authors":"Fereshteh Rezaie, Farahnaz Mohammadi-Shahboulaghi, Reza Fadayevatan, Mohsen Shati, Gholamreza Ghaedamini-Harouni","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_87_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_87_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Health care-Associated Infections (HCAIs) are among the most common adverse events (AEs) that can negatively affect both patients and health systems. The elderly is among patients at high risk for infections. Some controllable risk factors have received less attention in research. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between prevalence of HCAIs among elderly inpatients, job satisfaction of nurses, and working condition. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 211 nurses working in hospitals affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, in 2021. The data were collected from HCAIs reports by the Nosocomial Infection Control Committee, a demographic questionnaire, the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI), and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ). The data were statistically analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient, ANOVA, t-test, and multiple linear regression (MLR) in SPSS 26. Results: The results showed that there was a significant relationship between the PES-NWI and MSQ (r = 0.68, p < 0.00). The MLR results indicated that staffing and resource adequacy, nurse participation in hospital affairs, job satisfaction, nursing manager's leadership, and nursing foundations for quality of care are predictive factors that these could explain 78% of the changes in the prevalence of HCAIs and the goodness of fit of the regression model was acceptable [F6.210 = 129.47, p < 0.001]. Conclusions: Since job satisfaction and the work condition could predict HCAIs among the elderly patients, healthcare administers are recommended to consider these two variables in the development of HCAIs prevention and control programs.","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139292235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is web-based program effective on self-care behaviors and glycated hemoglobin in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Maryam Eghtedari, Masoomeh Goodarzi-Khoigani, Maryam Shahshahani, Homamodin Javadzade, P. Abazari","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_59_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_59_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) as a framework focuses on seven self-care behaviors. Moreover, technology-assisted self-care education is increasingly suggested for patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Therefore, we examined the effect of a web-based program on self-care behaviors and glycated hemoglobin values in patients with diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted at Alzahra Hospital in Isfahan, Iran, between April and November 2020 and included 70 patients with T2DM. Data were collected using a questionnaire that included a demographic information section and a diabetes self-management section with 21 questions on a Likert scale. Fasting blood samples (2.50 ml) were collected before and after the interventions to measure HbA1c levels. The study intervention involved a web-based program that included multimedia educational content (such as videos, lectures, educational motion graphics, text files, posters, and podcasts) presented in seven sections based on DSMES over a 21-day period with monitoring by an instructor. Results: The mean scores for healthy eating (F = 3.48, p = 0.034) and medication adherence (F = 6.70, p < 0.001) significantly increased in the interventional group, while the mean scores for being active, monitoring, reducing risks, problem-solving, and healthy coping did not significantly change. Additionally, the mean differences in HbA1c values significantly improved in the interventional group compared to the control (F = 5,1, p = 0.026). Conclusions: A web-based program in accordance with DSMES improved HbA1c levels and increased scores for healthy eating and medication adherence in patients with T2DM. However, further research with larger sample sizes and qualitative interviews is needed.","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139302204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nurses' experience of occupational alienation in the clinical setting: A content analysis","authors":"Maryam Salehian, Hamideh Goli, Hamideh Yazdimoghaddam","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_407_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_407_21","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Job alienation of nurses leads to adverse consequences such as occupational dysfunction and low quality of health-care services provided by these individuals to patients. This study aimed to explain nurses' experience of occupational alienation in the clinical setting. Materials and Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using the content analysis method. Data were collected via 18 in-depth and semistructured interviews from nurses working in the hospitals in Sabzevar, Iran. The participants were selected via purposive sampling and continued till data saturation. The obtained data were simultaneously analyzed using conventional qualitative content analysis. Results: The qualitative analysis of data content led to the extraction of the themes that reflected the nurses' experience of occupational alienation in the clinical environment. After the transcription of each interview, the obtained data were broken down into codes in the form of sentences and paragraphs related to the main concept. The codes were reviewed several times and the relevant semantic unit codes were written down and classified based on conceptual and semantic similarity. Qualitative data analysis led to the emergence of 260 initial codes, 120 subcategories, 30 main categories, and 6 themes. Finally, the main theme of the “nursing gradual separation from caring and clinical aspect” was extracted. Conclusions: According to the results, occupational alienation reduces the quality of patient care, weakens nurses, and reduces the continuity of their effective and active presence in the provision of care services and clinical decision-making. Therefore, managerial and organizational interventions are required to address this issue.","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139298798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The needs of women survivors of rape: A narrative review","authors":"Leila Asadi, M. Noroozi, Fardin Mardani, Hajar Salimi, Sara Jambarsang","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_395_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_395_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Rape is a serious global problem linked to long-term physical health complications in women. Women survivors of rape have different needs, the identification of which ensures optimal services and improves their health conditions. This study aimed to explore the needs of women survivors of rape through a narrative review. Materials and Methods: This review was conducted by searching databases of ISI Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, Cochrane, PubMed, Scientific Information Database (SID), the Iranian Magazine Database (Magiran), Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (IranDoc), Iranian Medical Articles Database (IranMedex), and the Google Scholar engine.All English and Persian articles published from January 2000 to August 2022 were searched using the keywords rape, sexual assault, sexual violence, victim, survivor, demands, and needs. Two independent researchers conducted all steps of article extraction and review to avoid possible bias, and a third person reviewed the articles in the case of disagreement between the two researchers. The final related articles were selected and evaluated using a pre-prepared checklist. Results: Out of 112 articles, 26 articles were selected for final evaluation. The needs of women survivors of rape were divided into six categories, including sociocultural, educational, legal and judicial, psychological, spiritual and religious, and healthcare. Conclusions: Women survivors of rape need survivor-centered, culturally appropriate services, necessitating careful planning and policymaking to address health and judicial issues from different dimensions considering their real-world needs.","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139299041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Javanese women's experiences during the first pregnancy","authors":"Mergy Gayatri, Yulia Silvani, R. Pirade, O. Akingbade, Indhar W. Harjo, Nuraini Hastuti","doi":"10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_413_20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_413_20","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Women experience physical, hormonal, and psychological changes during pregnancy. Similarly, some traditions are prevalent among Javanese women, which could affect their pregnancy. The experiences of first-time pregnant women in this area remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of women during their first pregnancy. Materials and Methods: The qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was conducted in Kesambon village in Malang Regency, Indonesia. Eight women in their third trimester were selected purposively. Data were gathered using semi-structured interviews and subsequently open-coded using the NVivo-12 software manufactured by the QS International. Results: The participants were married primigravida women aged 17 to 22 years. Four themes emerged as follows: pregnancy is a positive experience, pregnant women are not independent, belief in pregnancy-related myths and traditions, and pregnancy-related information seeking. Conclusions: During the first pregnancy, pregnant women believed and practiced Javanese traditions regarding pregnancy. Although they were happy, they were still dependent and lacked the motivation to seek pregnancy-related information. Hence, midwives should provide them with adequate pregnancy-related information while addressing harmful myths and misconceptions. This should culminate in a successful pregnancy.","PeriodicalId":44816,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139301196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}