Arch Iran Med
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Sexual function results from complex interactions of neurovascular and endocrine factors. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction varies in different countries. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and the related factors among reproductive age women in Iran. ⋯ Sexual dysfunction is prevalent among Iranian women. A comprehensive service including counseling programs for sexual dysfunction at primary health care is highly recommended.
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Body composition reference percentiles of healthy Iranian children and adolescents in southern Iran.
The prevalence of childhood obesity has risen greatly worldwide. However, assessment of obesity among children and adolescents is further complicated by the changes occurring in the body composition during the growth. The aim of this study is to create gender-specific percentile curves for total body fat percentage (TBFP), total body fat mass (TBFM), fat mass index (FMI), and fat free mass index (FFMI) in healthy Iranian children and adolescents. ⋯ This study presents normative data for body composition in healthy Iranian children and adolescents and would be useful in adiposity assessment. Our study showed that Iranian children and adolescents had lower total body fat in all age groups and percentiles in comparison with those reported from western children.