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  1. Validating the Persian Adolescent Sleep Hygiene Scale-Revised (ASHSr) using comprehensive psychometric testing methods

    Article • Sleep Medicine, October 2018, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour, Dr. Andrew M.H. Siu

  2. Mediating effect of spiritual coping strategies and family stigma stress on caregiving burden and mental health in caregivers of persons with dementia

    Article • Dementia, September 2018, SAGE Publications

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  3. Development and psychometric evaluation of the Swedish propensity to achieve healthy lifestyle scale in patients with hypertension

    Article • Journal of Clinical Nursing, July 2018, Wiley

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  4. A theory of planned behavior-based intervention to improve quality of life in patients with knee/hip osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

    Article • Clinical Rheumatology, May 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  5. Using extended theory of planned behavior to understand aspirin adherence in pregnant women

    Article • Pregnancy Hypertension, April 2018, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  6. Validation of the 5-Item Medication Adherence Report Scale in Older Stroke Patients in Iran

    Article • The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, April 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Amir Pakpour

  7. Psychometric evaluation of Persian Nomophobia Questionnaire: Differential item functioning and measurement invariance across gender

    Article • Journal of Behavioral Addictions, March 2018, Akademiai Kiado

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  8. Effects of brief mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy on health-related quality of life and sense of coherence in atrial fibrillation patients

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, March 2018, SAGE Publications

    Amir Pakpour

  9. Promoting CPAP adherence in clinical practice: A survey of Swedish and Norwegian CPAP practitioners’ beliefs and practices

    Article • Journal of Sleep Research, March 2018, Wiley

    Amir Pakpour

  10. Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial to test the effect of a smartphone application on oral-health behavior and oral hygiene in adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances

    Article • BMC Oral Health, February 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  11. Effects of religiosity and religious coping on medication adherence and quality of life among people with epilepsy

    Article • Epilepsy & Behavior, January 2018, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  12. Psychometric Properties of the 9-item European Heart Failure Self-care Behavior Scale Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Rasch Analysis Among Iranian Patients

    Article • The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, January 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Amir Pakpour

  13. Psychometric validation of the Persian Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale using classic test theory and Rasch models

    Article • Journal of Behavioral Addictions, December 2017, Akademiai Kiado

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  14. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior incorporated with perceived barriers to explore sexual counseling services delivered by healthcare professionals in individuals suffering from epilepsy

    Article • Epilepsy & Behavior, September 2017, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  15. Measurement invariance across educational levels and gender in 12-item Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) on caregivers of people with dementia

    Article • International Psychogeriatrics, August 2017, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Chung-Ying Lin, Amir Pakpour

  16. A cluster randomised controlled trial of an intervention based on the Health Action Process Approach for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in Iranian adolescents

    Article • Psychology & Health, July 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Amir Pakpour

  17. The relationship between anxiety, depression and religious coping strategies and erectile dysfunction in Iranian patients with spinal cord injury

    Article • Spinal Cord, July 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  18. Cultural Adaptation, Validity, and Factor Structure of the Jalowiec Coping Scale in Iranian Women with Multiple Sclerosis

    Article • International Journal of MS Care, July 2017, Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers

    Amir Pakpour

  19. Sleep hygiene behaviours in Iranian adolescents: an application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

    Article • Journal of Sleep Research, June 2017, Wiley

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  20. Psychometric validation of the Persian nine-item Internet Gaming Disorder Scale – Short Form: Does gender and hours spent online gaming affect the interpretations of item descriptions?

    Article • Journal of Behavioral Addictions, June 2017, Akademiai Kiado

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour, Dr Mark D Griffiths

  21. Factors Associated With Domestic Violence Against Women in Iran: An Exploratory Multicenter Community-Based Study

    Article • Journal of Interpersonal Violence, June 2017, SAGE Publications

    Syed Asadullah Arslan, Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  22. Persistent and Developing Sleep Problems: A Prospective Cohort Study on the Relationship to Poor Outcome in Patients Attending a Pain Clinic with Chronic Low Back Pain

    Article • Pain Practice, May 2017, Wiley

    Amir Pakpour

  23. Promoting medication adherence among patients with bipolar disorder: a multicenter randomized controlled trial of a multifaceted intervention

    Article • Psychological Medicine, April 2017, Cambridge University Press

    Amir Pakpour

  24. Validation of the Persian version of the Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale (DSES) in Pregnant Women: A Proper Tool to Assess Spirituality Related to Mental Health

    Article • Journal of Religion and Health, April 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  25. Predictors of oral health‐related quality of life in Iranian adolescents: A prospective study

    Article • Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry, April 2017, Wiley

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  26. Investigating sexual problems, psychological distress and quality of life in female patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: A prospective case–control study

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, March 2017, SAGE Publications

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  27. Theory of Planned Behavior including self-stigma and perceived barriers explain help-seeking behavior for sexual problems in Iranian women suffering from epilepsy

    Article • Epilepsy & Behavior, March 2017, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  28. An application of the Health Action Process Approach model to oral hygiene behaviour and dental plaque in adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances

    Article • International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, February 2017, Wiley

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  29. Using Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) on patients with epilepsy: Confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch models

    Article • Seizure, February 2017, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  30. Female sexual function mediates the effects of medication adherence on quality of life in people with epilepsy

    Article • Epilepsy & Behavior, February 2017, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  31. Can a Multifaceted Intervention Including Motivational Interviewing Improve Medication Adherence, Quality of Life, and Mortality Rates in Older Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery? A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial with 18-Month...

    Article • Drugs & Aging, December 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Thomas L Webb, Amir Pakpour

  32. Effect of the Intelligent Health Messenger Box on health care professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to hand hygiene and hand bacteria counts

    Article • American Journal of Infection Control, December 2016, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  33. Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding among Iranian mothers: A longitudinal population-based study

    Article • Health Promotion Perspectives, October 2016, International Society for Phytocosmetic Scicences

    Amir Pakpour

  34. Correlation between adherence to antiepileptic drugs and quality of life in patients with epilepsy: A longitudinal study

    Article • Epilepsy & Behavior, October 2016, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  35. The effect of behavioral intervention and nutrition education program on serum lipid profile, body weight and blood pressure in Iranian individuals with spinal cord injury: A randomized clinical trial

    Article • Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, August 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Amir Pakpour

  36. Rasch analysis of the Persian version of PedsQLTMOral Health Scale: further psychometric evaluation on item validity including differential item functioning

    Article • Health Promotion Perspectives, August 2016, International Society for Phytocosmetic Scicences

    Amir Pakpour

  37. The relationship between the theory of planned behavior and medication adherence in patients with epilepsy

    Article • Epilepsy & Behavior, August 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Chung-Ying Lin, Amir Pakpour

  38. Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Assessment of the Liver Disease Symptom Index 2.0 to Measure Health-Related Quality of Life Among Iranian Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B

    Article • Journal of Transcultural Nursing, July 2016, SAGE Publications

    Amir Pakpour

  39. Rasch Analysis of the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) in an Iranian Sample of Prostate Cancer Patients

    Article • PLoS ONE, June 2016, PLOS

    Dr. Chung-Ying Lin, Professor Ali Montazeri, Amir Pakpour

  40. Psychometric properties of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) to be applied for the Iranian elder population

    Article • Aging & Mental Health, June 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Amir Pakpour

  41. Premature Ejaculation and Erectile Dysfunction in Iranian Prostate Cancer Patients

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, June 2016, Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention

    Dr. Chung-Ying Lin, Amir Pakpour

  42. Oral health-related quality of life in Iranian patients with spinal cord injury: A case–control study

    Article • Injury, June 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Chung-Ying Lin, Amir Pakpour

  43. Psychometric characteristics of the Muslim Religiosity Scale in Iranian patients with cancer

    Article • Palliative & Supportive Care, April 2016, Cambridge University Press

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  44. Assessing the EORTC QLQ-BM22 Module Using Rasch Modeling and Confirmatory Factor Analysis across Countries: a Comprehensive Psychometric Evaluation in Patients with Bone Metastases

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, April 2016, Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention

    Dr. Chung-Ying Lin, Amir Pakpour

  45. Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Male Genital Self-Image Scale in Iranian Men

    Article • Sexual Medicine, March 2016, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  46. The relationship between anxiety, depression and religious coping strategies and erectile dysfunction in Iranian patients with spinal cord injury

    Article • Spinal Cord, February 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  47. Reliability and Validity of an Iranian Version of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire for Patients with Multiple Myeloma: the EORTC QLQ-MY20

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, February 2016, Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention

    Amir Pakpour

  48. The Effects of Two Planning Interventions on the Oral Health Behavior of Iranian Adolescents: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • Annals of Behavioral Medicine, January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Thomas L Webb, Amir Pakpour

  49. Plasma disc decompression compared to physiotherapy for symptomatic contained lumbar disc herniation: A prospective randomized controlled trial

    Article • Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska, January 2016, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  50. Frequency of Planning Dental Brushing Measure

    Article • January 2016, American Psychological Association (APA)

    Amir Pakpour

  51. Self-Monitoring Dental Brushing Measure

    Article • January 2016, American Psychological Association (APA)

    Amir Pakpour

  52. Quality of life in Iranian patients with bipolar disorder: a psychometric study of the Persian Brief Quality of Life in Bipolar Disorder (QoL.BD)

    Article • Quality of Life Research, December 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Chung-Ying Lin, Amir Pakpour

  53. Relationship between Spiritual Health and Quality of Life in Patients with Cancer

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, November 2015, Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention

    Amir Pakpour

  54. A randomized controlled multimodal behavioral intervention trial for improving antiepileptic drug adherence

    Article • Epilepsy & Behavior, November 2015, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  55. Combination of Surgery and Gamma Knife in the Management of En Plaque Meningioma

    Article • Neurosurgery Quarterly, November 2015, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Amir Pakpour

  56. Cross-cultural adaptation of the spinal cord lesion-related coping strategies questionnaire for use in Iran

    Article • Injury, August 2015, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  57. Does religious coping and spirituality have a moderating role on depression and anxiety in patients with spinal cord injury? A study from Iran

    Article • Spinal Cord, June 2015, Nature

    Professor Ali Montazeri, Amir Pakpour

  58. A Persian Adaptation of Medication Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale (MASES) in Hypertensive Patients: Psychometric Properties and Factor Structure

    Article • High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention, May 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  59. Using Ecological Momentary Assessment to Investigate Short-Term Variations in Sexual Functioning in a Sample of Peri-Menopausal Women from Iran

    Article • PLoS ONE, February 2015, PLOS

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  60. Motivational Interviewing With Parents for Obesity: An RCT

    Article • PEDIATRICS, February 2015, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

    Amir Pakpour

  61. Association of Pain and Depression in Those With Chronic Low Back Pain

    Article • Clinical Journal of Pain, January 2015, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Amir Pakpour

  62. A case-control study on oral health-related quality of life in kidney disease patients undergoing haemodialysis

    Article • Clinical Oral Investigations, November 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  63. Validation of Persian rapid estimate of adult literacy in dentistry

    Article • Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry, October 2014, Wiley

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  64. Oral-health-related quality of life in patients with cancer: cultural adaptation and the psychometric testing of the Persian version of EORTC QLQ-OH17

    Article • Supportive Care in Cancer, October 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  65. Intention and planning predicting medication adherence following coronary artery bypass graft surgery

    Article • Journal of Psychosomatic Research, October 2014, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  66. Reliability and validity of Arabic Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (AREALD-30) in Saudi Arabia

    Article • BMC Oral Health, September 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  67. Female sexual dysfunction in patients with spinal cord injury: a study from Iran

    Article • Spinal Cord, June 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  68. Household waste behaviours among a community sample in Iran: An application of the theory of planned behaviour

    Article • Waste Management, June 2014, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  69. Planning Predicts Dental Service Attendance and the Effect is Moderated by Dental Anxiety and Educational Status: Findings from a One-Year Prospective Study

    Article • Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being, May 2014, Wiley

    Amir Pakpour

  70. Psychometric Properties of the Iranian Version of the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool

    Article • Sexual Medicine, April 2014, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  71. Psychometric Properties of the Iranian Version of the Female Sexual Distress Scale‐Revised in Women

    Article • The Journal of Sexual Medicine, April 2014, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Amir Pakpour, Amir Pakpour

  72. The Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (SCSORF): A Validation Study on Iranian Muslim Patients Undergoing Dialysis

    Article • Journal of Religion and Health, April 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  73. Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Qualiveen-30 Questionnaire in Persian for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis

    Article • LUTS Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, March 2014, Wiley

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  74. The Influence of Mothers’ Lifestyle and Health Behavior on Their Children: An Exploration for Oral Health

    Article • Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, February 2014, Kowsar Medical Institute

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  75. Health related quality of life among military personnel: what socio-demographic factors are important?

    Article • Applied Research in Quality of Life, January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  76. Spiritual Coping Strategies Scale--Persian Version

    Article • January 2014, American Psychological Association (APA)

    Amir Pakpour

  77. Smoking Consequences Questionnaire--Iranian Version

    Article • January 2014, American Psychological Association (APA)

    Amir Pakpour

  78. The reliability and validity of the Iranian version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire for patients with Bone Metastases: the EORTC QLQ-BM22

    Article • Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, December 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  79. Sexual function and associated factors in Iranian patients with chronic low back pain

    Article • Spinal Cord, December 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  80. Validation of a Translated and Culturally Adapted Iranian Version of the International Index of Erectile Function

    Article • Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, December 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  81. Personal hygiene among military personnel: developing and testing a self-administered scale

    Article • Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, November 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  82. Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS) in Iranian Female College Students

    Article • The Journal of Sex Research, October 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Amir Pakpour

  83. The Effectiveness of Gain- Versus Loss-Framed Health Messages in Improving Oral Health in Iranian Secondary Schools: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • Annals of Behavioral Medicine, October 2013, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  84. Translation, reliability and validity of Iranian version of the Smoking Consequences Questionnaire (SCQ) among smokers

    Article • Journal of Substance Use, September 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Amir Pakpour

  85. Psychometric properties of the Iranian version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Short Form 15 Generic Core Scales

    Article • Singapore Medical Journal, June 2013, Singapore Medical Journal

    Amir Pakpour

  86. Psychometric Properties of the Iranian Version of the Sexual Quality of Life Scale among Women

    Article • The Journal of Sexual Medicine, April 2013, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  87. Spiritual coping, religiosity and quality of life: A study on Muslim patients undergoing haemodialysis

    Article • Nephrology, March 2013, Wiley

    Amir Pakpour

  88. Psychometric Properties of the Persian Spiritual Coping Strategies Scale in Hemodialysis Patients

    Article • Journal of Religion and Health, March 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  89. Psychometric properties of the national eye institute refractive error correction quality-of-life questionnaire among Iranian patients

    Article • Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, January 2013, Medknow

    Amir Pakpour

  90. A model-based educational intervention to increase physical activity among Iranian adolescents

    Article • Jornal de Pediatria, October 2012, Jornal de Pediatria

    Amir Pakpour

  91. Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Duke University Religion Index (DUREL): A Study on Muslims

    Article • Journal of Religion and Health, September 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  92. Health-related quality of life in young adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Iran: reliability and validity of the Persian translation of the PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales Young Adult Version

    Article • Clinical Rheumatology, September 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Amir Pakpour

  93. Effect of a school-based oral health-education program on Iranian children: results from a group randomized trial

    Article • European Journal Of Oral Sciences, August 2012, Wiley

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  94. Prevalence and risk factors of the female sexual dysfunction in a sample of infertile Iranian women

    Article • Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, August 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  95. Translation and validation of an Iranian version of the Diabetes Quality of Life measure

    Article • Journal of Diabetes Investigation, May 2012, Wiley

    Amir Pakpour

  96. Action and coping planning with regard to dental brushing among Iranian adolescents

    Article • Psychology Health & Medicine, March 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Amir Pakpour

  97. The Female Sexual Function Index: Translation and Validation of an Iranian Version

    Article • The Journal of Sexual Medicine, February 2012, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  98. Cross-cultural adaptation and reliability evaluation of Iranian version of Functional Assessment Measure in spinal cord injury patients

    Article • Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska, January 2012, Elsevier

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  99. Translation and validation of the EORTC brain cancer module (EORTC QLQ-BN20) for use in Iran

    Article • Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  100. Perceived behavioural control and coping planning predict dental brushing behaviour among Iranian adolescents

    Article • Journal Of Clinical Periodontology, December 2011, Wiley

    Amir Pakpour

  101. Effects of action planning and coping planning within the theory of planned behaviour: A physical activity study of patients undergoing haemodialysis

    Article • Psychology of Sport and Exercise, November 2011, Elsevier

    Amir Pakpour

  102. Why Iranian adolescents do not brush their teeth: a qualitative study

    Article • International Journal of Dental Hygiene, July 2011, Wiley

    Amir Pakpour

  103. Mothers’ perception of obesity in schoolchildren: a survey and the impact of an educational intervention

    Article • Jornal de Pediatria, April 2011, Jornal de Pediatria

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  104. The PedsQL™ Oral Health Scale in Iranian children: reliability and validity

    Article • International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, April 2011, Wiley

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour

  105. The status of dental caries and related factors in a sample of Iranian adolescents

    Article • Medicina Oral Patología Oral y Cirugia Bucal, January 2011, Medicina Oral, S.L.

    Dr Mahboobeh Khorsandi, Amir Pakpour

  106. Translation, cultural adaptation assessment, and both validity and reliability testing of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life - Short Form version 1.3 for use with Iranian patients

    Article • Nephrology, December 2010, Wiley

    Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Professor Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Amir Pakpour