Objective: To assess the validity of diagnoses obtained with the Iranian version of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCIO-I).
Methods: This study was undertaken in two stages: (a) translation of SCIO-I into Persian (Iranian language), (b) assessing the validity of the Persian version in a sample of Iranian patients. We recruited 299 psychiatric patients- including inpatients and ambulatory cases- from 3 teaching hospitals. A trained SCIO interviewer administered the SCIO and then two psychiatrists developed a consensus diagnosis, using data from multiple sources.
Results: The degree of agreement between SCIO interviews and psychiatrists' diagnosis ranged from "moderate" for obsessive-compulsive and major depressive disorders to "good" for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. With the psychiatrists' diagnosis used as the gold standard, the SCIO-based diagnosis showed high specificity and moderate to high sensitivity for most psychiatric diseases.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the Iranian version of the SCIO is a valid instrument for diagnosis in clinical settings.

Objective (s): The current study aimed to investigate the association between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of parents and their offspring.
Methods: This study conducted in the framework of the Tehran Lipid and Glucose study (TLGS) on  564 families including children (297 boys and 267 girls), mothers and fathers. Data on HRQoL of children and parents was collected by interviews using Persian version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL™4.0) and the Short-Form Health Survey version 2 (SF-12v2) respectively. Asssociations between HRQoL of parents and offspring were assessed using regression models by SPSS software (Version 23).
Results: Mean(sd) age of participants was 13.8(3.1) years and 52.7% were boys. Comparision of HRQol scores in boys and girls indicated that boys had higher HRQoL scores in physicql functioning [91.2(10.3) vs. 89.1(11.1), p=0.019] and emotional functioning [77.2(16.9) vs. 72.8(18.9), p=0.003]. Parental physical and mental HRQoL scores did not significantly differ between male and female offspring; however, physical functioning, role emotional and mental health scores were significantly higher in mothers of female compared to male offspring. Both maternal and paternal physical HRQoL scores were not significantly assocaited with offspring’s HRQoL. Maternal mental HRQoL score was significantly associated with physical functioning (β= 0.16, p=0.02) and social functioning (β=0.26, p=0.006) in girls, school functioning in boys (β= 0.19, p=0.007) and emotional functioning in both boys (β= 0.23, p=0.008) and girls (β= 0.24, p=0.04) and paternal mental HRQoL score was significantly associated with only school functioning in boys (β= 0.23, p=0.004). 
Conclusion: The relationship between the HRQoL in parents and children follows a pattern related to the gender of the parent and the child. Maternal mental HRQoL in offspring of both sexes and paternal mental HRQoL only in boys were associated with different subscales of offspring’s HRQoL.

Objective (s): The Iranian Health System Transformation Plan was implemented on May 6 (2014) and consisted of 8 service packages. As such a program was to promote Normal Vaginal Delivery. This article aimed to critically review the implementation of this service package.
Methods: Several databases including Google Scholar, ISD, and PubMed were search for relevant papers. Keywords included Health Transformation Plan, Childbirth, Health care, and Labour. Out of 83 research articles on the Health Transformation Plan, 9 related articles and 3 reports were retrieved and reviewed.
Results: Based on the results, the costs paid by patients and the rate of cesarean delivery reduced. This prevalence reduction was in hospitals that affiliated to medical universities. However, the reduction was still far from global standards. However, midwives were dissatisfied with the implementation of the plan due to the injustice of the payment system.
Conclusion: One of the most important factors driving women to Natural Vaginal Delivery and public hospitals, in addition to financial benefits, were the role midwives who did not receive appropriate gain form the project. In view of the above, it is necessary to revise the health transformation plan to ensure that all parties gain benefit from this service package.

Objectiv(s): This study aimed to explore the experiences of health care providers working in health centers during the Covid-19 disease using a phenomenological method.
Methods: A qualitative study using phenomenological method was conducted on a sample of health care staff in Hamedan, Iran. Inclusion criteria were physicians and health care providers involved with individuals with or suspected of having corona virus disease. Exclusion criteria were concealment of information in the interviewee or his / her unwillingness to participate in the research. The sampling method was purpose full and continued until data saturation (30 people). In-depth and semi-structured interviews were used to collect information. The average interview time was 40-60 minutes. Data were analyzed using the Colaizzi method.
Results: The findings indicated 4 main themes, 9 categories and 59 sub-categories. The main themes included negative emotions, positive emotions, self-efficacy, and health system problems. Sub-themes included psychological responses, lack of good outlook, unappreciative system, altruism, voluntary work, social self-efficacy, individual self-efficacy, violations of instructions, and equipment supply problems.
Conclusion: The present study showed that health service providers experienced inappropriate mental, emotional and occupational conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic. The results obtained from this study can be used to formulate support and strategies for emerging epidemics.
 

Objective(s): Reduction of the fertility rate is one of the most critical concerns of policymakers in Iran. Women expressed concerns about the feeling of incompetence in raising children. This study was conducted to provide an intervention program of parenting skills training based on the theory of planned behaviour to increase pregnancy intention.
Methods: Through a qualitative study on barriers to childbearing, feelings of inadequacy were identified as an important factor in preventing women to have a child. After searching reliable sites, the educational intervention program on the art of parenting was compiled based on the theory of planned behaviour, with the content of self-awareness skills, the art of parenting by UNICEF, and the Islamic thoughts. Qualitative content validity was used to validate the program. For this purpose, the program was sent to 10 experts. The program consisted of 6 sessions; at the end of each session, there was an evaluation form. After collecting opinions and modifying the program, it was reviewed for final approval.
Results: In this 6-session program, goals, educational strategy and educational content have been developed for each session. The program has been written in a way that teachers can implement the program easily. The program was planned for use by single, married, childless or childbearing women.
Conclusion: Health service providers can use this program to educate women and increase their sense of empowerment to facilitate pregnancy.