[Life style factors related to women's Osteoporosis]

Osteoporosis is a serious and growing problem in the world. It is one of the most prevalent diseases among middle-aged and elders. Previous studies have considered high prevalence of osteoporosis especially in women, and also, its various prevalence in communities with different life styles and nutritional habits. The aim of the present study was to determine lifestyle factors related to osteoporosis among women. In this cross-sectional study, 500 women who were referred to Iran University of Medical Sciences bone densitometry centers during 2006, were selected. Data were gathered by questionnaire. Finding revealed statistical significant relationship between osteoporosis and drinking coffee, consumption of ice-cream, pattern of yoghourt drink, dried whey and cheese consumption, exposure to sunlight and it's duration [P<0.05]. The results of discriminant analysis showed that drinking coffee and exposure to sunlight were the most important related factors with osteoporosis. According to the finding and considering osteoporosis prevalence in Iran, women's education regarding life style factors related to osteoporosis is suggested

[Factors influencing quality of life among infertile women]

Fertility is highly valued in most cultures, and the desire to have a child is essential for human motivation. Studies have shown that infertility has negative effects on quality of life. However, recognition of factors influencing quality of life may be useful in planning to improve it. The aim of this study was to investigate quality of life and influential factors among infertile women. This study had correlational design in which 3 types of questionnaires was used to collect data about demographic factors, quality of life and irrational parenthood cognitions of the participants. One hundred forty seven infertile women without known physical or psychological disorders, selected by continuous sampling method, filled out questionnaires. Regarding the findings, the quality of life of 48.3%, 36.1% and 15.6% of samples were good, fair and poor, respectively. Also, statistically meaningful relationship were found between quality of life and history of infertility treatment [P=0.011], strength of desire to have child [P<0.0001], previous pregnancy outcome [P=0.04], and irrational parenthood cognitions [P<0.0001]. Quality of life of infertile women could be affected by the irrational parenthood cognitions mostly. So, identifying this group would result in better management for allocation of appropriate counseling. The researchers suggest comparative study of quality of life between infertile and fertile women