Isfahan Research Articles

Assessing the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks of metals in the drinking water of Isfahan, Iran

Metals are significant contributors to water pollution, posing serious threats to human health. This study aims to assess the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks associated with metals in Isfahan drinking water. Eighty water samples were randomly collected from the city's distribution network between January and March 2020–2021. Inductively coupled plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry was used to measure toxic metals, namely Pb, Cr, Cd, Ni, and As concentrations. Results revealed that the mean concentration of Ni (70.03 µg/L) exceeded the WHO reference value (70 µg/L), while the other metals were below the standard values. The average chronic daily intake order of toxic metals was Ni > Cr > Pb > As > Cd. Non-carcinogenic risk assessment through hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI) demonstrated that both THI for adults (HQingestion + HQdermal = 4.02E−03) and THI for children (HIingestion + HIdermal = 3.83E−03) were below the acceptable limit (less than 1). This indicated no non-carcinogenic risk to residents through water ingestion or dermal exposure. However, findings indicated that the ingestion route was the primary exposure pathway, with HQ values for ingestion exceeding HQ values for dermal adsorption. Carcinogenic risk assessment showed that the risk associated with As metal exceeded the acceptable limit (1 × 10−6). Therefore, implementing treatment improvement programs and appropriate control measures is essential to safeguard the health of Isfahan City residents.

Capitalism’s spatial dominion: unraveling Isfahan city through tourism and virtual networks

ABSTRACT This study scrutinizes capitalism’s influence on spatial organization and its manifestation in Isfahan’s city through tourism and virtual networks. Adhering to a critical perspective, our objective is to elucidate the interplay between physical and virtual realms, employing Lefebvre’s theory of space production. Living in the research field for eight months, a critical ethnographic method was applied for analysis. Virtual networks were found to amplify the gap between real and virtual spaces, transforming individual fantasies into edited images shared in virtual space. The rapid dissemination of staged images among tourists has spurred businesses to craft Instagrammable spaces, creating a lucrative market. This phenomenon results in the standardization of diverse spaces, as cultural practices are colonized through virtual networks, shaping tourists’ perceptions. Contrary to notions of space openness, this study reveals that the tourism experience is dominated by capital relations, perpetuated through virtual networks.

Prediction of atmospheric PM2.5 level by machine learning techniques in Isfahan, Iran

With increasing levels of air pollution, air quality prediction has attracted more attention. Mathematical models are being developed by researchers to achieve precise predictions. Monitoring and prediction of atmospheric PM2.5 levels, as a predominant pollutant, is essential in emission mitigation programs. In this study, meteorological datasets from 9 years in Isfahan city, a large metropolis of Iran, were applied to predict the PM2.5 levels, using four machine learning algorithms including Artificial Neural |Networks (ANNs), K-Nearest-Neighbors (KNN), Support Vector |Machines (SVMs) and ensembles of classification trees Random Forest (RF). The data from 7 air quality monitoring stations located in Isfahan City were taken into consideration. The Confusion Matrix and Cross-Entropy Loss were used to analyze the performance of classification models. Several parameters, including sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, F1 score, precision, and the area under the curve (AUC), are computed to assess model performance. Finally, by introducing the predicted data for 2020 into ArcGIS software and using the IDW (Inverse Distance Weighting) method, interpolation was conducted for the area of Isfahan city and the pollution map was illustrated for each month of the year. The results showed that, based on the accuracy percentage, the ANN model has a better performance (90.1%) in predicting PM2.5 grades compared to the other models for the applied meteorological dataset, followed by RF (86.1%), SVM (84.6%) and KNN (82.2%) models, respectively. Therefore, ANN modelling provides a feasible procedure for the managerial planning of air pollution control.

Urban Themes Constructed in the Persian Twitter

This study was conducted to investigate Persian tweets with urban content on Twitter. The main attention of this research is 22 city-related words applied to the tweets. The method of this research is to mine big data extracted from Twitter over the course of four weeks. The basis for analyzing is the text of tweets. The applied concepts and theories are borrowed from Habermas's public sphere theory, Lefebvre's spatial dialectic, and Manuel Castles’ space of flows. The results obtained from the analysis of tweets suggest that Persian Twitter users emphasize the central cities of Tehran and Isfahan when discussing the city. The space of flow theory is also visible without it contradicting the spatial dialectic of Lefebvre due to the spatial structure of Twitter, as users go back and forth between the urban space and the online space in an attempt to have a conversation with each other about urban issues. In Persian Twitter without historical and spatial logic, users write about the city and communicate with each other. Finally, despite the centrism mentality in Persian Twitter, it has challenged the possibility of forming a dialogue space for citizens.

Determination of cypermethrin and hexachlorobenzene levels in milk and dairy products using high-performance liquid chromatography in Isfahan, Iran

ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the levels of cypermethrin and hexachlorobenzene in milk and dairy products in Isfahan, Iran. In this study, 50 samples including raw milk, pasteurised milk, ultra-high temperature milk, traditional butter, pasteurised butter, traditional cheese, and pasteurised cheese were randomly collected from distribution centres in Isfahan city from June to September 2022. The pesticide levels in the samples were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography. The results indicated that the highest levels of cypermethrin, with 81.02 ± 23.77 µg/kg, were found in traditional butter, pasteurised butter, pasteurised cheese, and traditional cheese, which did not significantly differ. Regarding hexachlorobenzene, traditional butter with 66.68 ± 19.87 µg/kg and pasteurised butter with 47.16 ± 14.45 µg/kg had the highest contamination levels, which were not significantly different. The results indicated contamination of milk and dairy products supplied in Isfahan with pesticide residues.

Predicting Children's Behavioral Disorders Based on Mothers' Parenting Styles with the Mediation of Children's Attachment Styles

Purpose: The prevalence of behavioral disorders in children is significant and is associated with mothers' parenting styles and attachment styles. The present study aimed to predict children's behavioral disorders based on mothers' parenting styles with the mediation of children's attachment styles in the city of Isfahan. Materials and Methods: The research method is descriptive-correlational. The research population included all children aged 8 to 11 years in the city of Isfahan in 2023, from whom 310 were selected as a sample through convenience sampling. The research tools included the Baumrind Parenting Styles Questionnaire (1991), the Kappenberg et al. Attachment Styles Questionnaire (2006), and the Rutter Behavioral Problems Questionnaire (1975). Findings: The findings showed that the path coefficients for the permissive parenting style were β = 0.26, for the authoritarian style β = 0.38, and for the authoritative style β = -0.14, all significant at P ≤ 0.05. The path coefficient for attachment styles to behavioral disorders was also β = 0.47, significant at P ≤ 0.05. Conclusion: Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that children's behavioral disorders can be predicted by mothers' parenting styles and attachment styles.

Effectiveness of Integrating Quality of Life-Based Therapy and Phototherapy on Emotion Regulation, Depression, and Anxiety in Psychosomatic Patients

The current research was conducted to examine the effectiveness of integrating quality of life-based therapy and phototherapy on improving emotion regulation and reducing depression and anxiety in psychosomatic disorder patients in Isfahan city. This study was quasi-experimental, and its design was experimental and control with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. The statistical population consisted of psychosomatic patients in Isfahan city. The statistical sample included 30 patients with psychosomatic disorders, who were conveniently selected and non-randomly assigned into two groups: experimental (15 participants) and control (15 participants). The research tools included: Gratz's Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (2004), Beck's Depression Inventory (1990), and Beck's Anxiety Inventory (1990). Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (analysis of variance with repeated measures) were used for data analysis. The results indicated that integrating quality of life-based therapy and phototherapy was effective in improving emotion regulation, depression, and anxiety.

An Analysis of the Typology of Architectural Structures in Contemporary Iranian Mosques (Case Study: Mosques in the Cities of Sanandaj and Isfahan)

The architecture of a land such as Iran, with its distinctive shapes, forms, and designs, has manifested with both similarities and differences in various periods and regions. This phenomenon is most evident in the embodiment of the most important religious building after Islam, the mosque, which reflects the art and architecture of the people. Therefore, examining and analyzing Iranian mosques from the perspective of architectural structure (form and function) can reveal the features and distinctions among them, thus contributing to the development and enhancement of this type of architecture and, more broadly, to the architecture of contemporary religious buildings. The aim of this study is to identify the spatial and structural characteristics of these buildings and to classify the typology of mosques, particularly in the cities of Sanandaj and Isfahan, in line with the research objectives. This research employs a descriptive-historical-analytical typology and identifies the criteria for mosque construction to explain the types, categorize them, and examine case studies. Field investigations and library studies have also been utilized in this process. Ultimately, the findings indicate that the iwan-courtyard and domed types represent the most frequent examples in these regions. Additionally, the columned iwan, domed chamber, courtyard, and surrounding corridors are key elements in the architectural structure of mosques in these areas. Indeed, by focusing on these architectural elements and promoting their development and expansion in national architecture, the position of mosque architecture can be significantly enhanced at both national and international levels. Moreover, these elements can be innovatively incorporated into the architectural structure of other contemporary buildings.

Predicting Sleep Quality Based on Migraine Headaches and Rumination in Women with Panic Attacks

Objective: The present study aimed to predict sleep quality based on migraine headaches and rumination in women with panic attacks. Methods: This applied and descriptive-correlational study included a sample of women who visited psychological clinics in the city of Isfahan. Using convenience sampling, 210 participants were selected. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (1989), Ahvaz Migraine Headache Symptoms Questionnaire (1997), and the Rumination-Reflection Questionnaire by Trapnell and Campbell (1999). For data analysis, simultaneous multiple regression was performed using SPSS version 21. Findings: The findings indicated that migraine headaches and rumination could explain 30.5% of the variance in sleep quality among patients with panic attacks. Specifically, with each standard deviation increase in migraine headache and rumination scores, there was a corresponding increase of 0.532 and 0.371 standard deviations in sleep quality scores, respectively (P < 0.01). Conclusion: Based on the results, migraine headaches and rumination can predict sleep quality in patients with panic attacks.

Predicting Nomophobia in Adolescents Based on Personality Traits and Psychopathological Symptoms

Objective: The detrimental and excessive use of communication technologies today can have negative psychological effects on individuals. Among these negative effects is a phenomenon known as nomophobia. Nomophobia, an abbreviation for "no mobile phone phobia," is considered a 21st-century disorder that can be caused or exacerbated by various factors in an individual. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the extent to which personality traits and psychopathological symptoms play a role in predicting nomophobia in adolescents. Methods and Materials: This study was a cross-sectional correlational research. The population consisted of adolescents aged 12 to 18 years in the city of Isfahan, who were selected through convenience sampling to a total of 250 participants. Data were collected using the Yildirim and Correia (2015) Nomophobia Questionnaire, the NEO Personality Inventory (1986), and the SCL-90-R Psychopathological Symptoms Checklist (1976). Multiple regression analysis was used for data analysis. Findings: Personality traits (neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness) could predict nomophobia in adolescents at a significance level of less than 0.05. Likewise, psychopathological symptoms (depression, anxiety, hostility, phobia, obsession, paranoid thoughts, psychosis, interpersonal sensitivity, somatization) could also predict nomophobia in adolescents at a significance level of less than 0.05. Conclusion: Nomophobia is among the social problems in adolescents, where numerous personality and psychopathological factors can play a significant role in its development and progression. These factors should be considered by researchers in more extensive samples and various cultures when dealing with adolescents with nomophobia. Additionally, these predictive factors should be taken into account in the counseling process of adolescents.

What Happens in Pre-Marriage Counseling Rooms? Examining the Process of Pre-Marriage Counseling from the Perspective of Its Recipients

The rising divorce rates and declining marriage rates have increasingly highlighted the necessity of pre-marriage counseling. The aim of the present study was to conduct a qualitative examination of the pre-marriage counseling process from the perspective of individuals who received such counseling in the city of Isfahan. This qualitative research was carried out using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006). The study population consisted of individuals who had received pre-marriage counseling at counseling centers in Isfahan. The participants were purposively selected from those who had received pre-marriage counseling and had subsequently married based on that counseling. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews containing questions related to the pre-marriage counseling experience. Qualitative data from the interviews were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's (2006) six-phase method. The results revealed that pre-marriage counseling comprises four main categories: assessment, education, advice, and conclusion, each containing subcategories, and these categories occur in a systematic process during counseling. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that although counselors may use different materials, tools, and methods in the pre-marriage counseling process, a specific pattern dominates the counseling process.

Lived Experiences of Parents with Adolescent Victims in Cyberspace

Purpose: In the current era, cyberspace has become one of the most concerning issues that can influence the social and psychological world of humans, leading to adverse outcomes for them. A phenomenon that has recently attracted the attention of parents, researchers, and experts is the victimization of adolescent girls in cyberspace. Accordingly, the purpose of the present study was to identify the factors affecting victimization in cyberspace among adolescent girls, based on the lived experiences of their parents. Methodology: The research method was qualitative and conducted through thematic analysis. The statistical population included parents of female students victimized in cyberspace in secondary school during the 2023-2024 academic year in the city of Isfahan, and the sampling method was purposive. To collect the factors affecting victimization in cyberspace among adolescent girls, semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents, and theoretical saturation was achieved after interviewing 16 parents. In this study, the Guba and Lincoln (1985) method was employed for validating the findings. Data analysis (coding and theme identification) conducted with MAXQDA software for thematic analysis. Findings: In this study, 17 basic themes based on mothers' lived experiences and 19 basic themes based on fathers' lived experiences were extracted. From these basic themes, 8 organizing themes were identified: innate characteristics, lack of skills, dependence on the internet, absence of friendly and intimate family relationships, economic pressure, lack of interest in education, and cyber literacy, which were categorized under 3 overarching themes: individual, familial, and environmental. Conclusion: The study's findings highlight the complex interplay between individual, family, and environmental factors influencing teenage girls' vulnerability in cyberspace. Addressing these factors holistically, through supportive family relationships, educational initiatives, and enhanced digital literacy, is crucial for safeguarding adolescents against online risks.

Effectiveness of Positive Psychology on Self-Control and Resilience in Nursing Assistants

Objective: Nursing assistants, due to their sensitive and serious work, have an urgent need to enhance their capabilities. Accordingly, this research aimed to compare the effectiveness of positive psychology training on self-control and resilience among nursing assistants. Materials and Methods: The present study is a quasi-experimental research conducted in three phases: pre-test, post-test, and follow-up with a control group. The statistical population consisted of nursing assistants in the city of Isfahan during the years 2021-2022, from which 45 nursing assistants were purposively selected and divided into three groups (each group containing 15 individuals). The Tangney et al. (2004) Self-Control Scale and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (2003) were used to measure the dependent variable at three stages. Two training groups, each underwent 8 sessions of 75 minutes of training, and the control group did not receive any treatment. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance and Bonferroni post hoc test through SPSS software version 26. Findings: The results showed that there is a significant difference in self-control and resilience between the positive psychology training and the control group (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of positive psychology training in enhancing self-control and resilience, it is recommended that this approach be employed in hospitals for nursing assistants.

Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy on Emotional Control, Communication Patterns, and Marital Intimacy in Women with Marital Infidelity Experience

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) on emotional control, communication patterns, and marital intimacy in women experiencing marital infidelity in the city of Isfahan. Methods and Materials: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design including control and experimental groups. The statistical population of this research consisted of all women with marital infidelity experience who referred to counseling centers in Isfahan in 2023. The research sample comprised 45 women with marital infidelity experience, who were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two groups: the DBT experimental group and the emotion-focused therapy (EFT) group, as well as a control group. Data were collected using the Marital Infidelity Questionnaire by Yeniseri and Kokdemir (2006), the Emotion Regulation Scale by Williams, Chamless, and Aheratz (1997), the Communication Patterns Questionnaire by Christensen and Salovey (1984), the Marital Intimacy Questionnaire by Bagarozi (2001), and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire by Gross and John (2003). Data analysis was conducted using univariate and multivariate covariance analysis. Findings: The results indicated that Dialectical Behavior Therapy effectively improved emotional control, communication patterns, and marital intimacy in women. Conclusion: The findings indicate that Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is effective in improving emotional control, communication patterns, and marital intimacy in women experiencing marital infidelity. The results support the use of DBT as a valuable intervention for enhancing psychological well-being and relationship satisfaction among affected individuals.

Investigation the Effectiveness of Schema-Based Parenting on Emotion Regulation and Stress in Mothers of Children Under 6 Years Old

Objective: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of schema-based parenting training on emotion regulation and stress in mothers with children under the age of six. Methods and Materials: This research employed a quantitative method with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design, involving two experimental groups and one control group. The statistical population included all mothers with children under six years old in the city of Isfahan. Sampling was done purposefully by visiting kindergartens in Isfahan. Based on the cut-off points of the questionnaires and the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 30 participants were selected and randomly assigned into two groups: one experimental group (15 participants) and one control group (15 participants). Schema-based parenting training sessions (competent parenting) based on the protocol by Mehrabian et al. (2022) were conducted for the experimental group, while the control group did not receive any intervention. The research tools included the Abidin Parental Stress Index (1995) - Short Form, and the Shields and Cicchetti Emotion Regulation Checklist (1995). The collected data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests (Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance and Bonferroni post hoc test) with SPSS software. Findings: Given that the calculated F values for between-group effects (group membership effect) and within-group effects (time effect), as well as the interaction effect of group and time, were significant at the 99% confidence level (P < 0.01), these results indicate a significant difference between the two groups. Furthermore, it suggests that this significant difference exists in at least one of the intervention periods among the research groups. The results of the Bonferroni post hoc test showed a significant difference in the scores of adaptive emotion regulation, instability/negativity, and stress across the research stages between the experimental and control groups (P < 0.01). In other words, schema-based parenting training had a significant positive impact on the research variables (P < 0.01). Conclusion: These results confirm that this approach can be utilized as an effective strategy in improving parenting abilities and reducing psychological challenges in mothers during the parenting period.

Interactive Pathology of the Spousal Relationship Before and After Husbands' Infidelity

The current research was conducted with the aim of examining the interactive pathology of the spousal relationship before and after the infidelity of husbands among affected women in Isfahan in the year it was carried out. The methodology of the present study was qualitative, employing thematic analysis. The population of this research consisted of women harmed by their husbands' infidelity in the city of Isfahan. For sample selection, purposive sampling was used, and ten women affected by their husbands' infidelity were chosen. The instrument of this research included semi-structured interviews, the questions of which were prepared based on the information obtained from the review of texts and sources to identify the interactive damages in the spousal relationship. The interviewing process with participants continued until thematic saturation was achieved. For data analysis, qualitative analysis was performed using thematic analysis method (Clarke & Braun, 2006). The findings of the research indicated that the interactive damages of spouses before and after infidelity encompass twenty-one main categories, which are situated in four domains: intrapersonal damages, interpersonal damages, extra-personal damages, and specific extra-personal damages. Given these results, it can be said that prior to infidelity, damages facilitate the prerequisites for betrayal, and afterwards, they lead to the weakening of the marital relationship.

Effectiveness of Schema-Based Parenting on Emotion Regulation, Reflective Functioning, and the Parent-Child Relationship of Mothers with Children Under 6 Years Old

Objective: This study aimed to examine schema-based parenting on emotion regulation, reflective functioning, and the parent-child relationship of mothers with children under 6 years old. Methods and Materials: The present study is a quantitative research with a pretest-posttest and follow-up design, including two experimental groups and one control group. The statistical population of this study consisted of all mothers with children under 6 years old in the city of Isfahan. For sampling purposes, kindergartens in Isfahan were purposefully selected, and from among them, based on the cut-off point of questionnaires and inclusion and exclusion criteria, 30 participants were chosen. They were randomly assigned equally into two groups: an experimental group (15 individuals) and a control group (15 individuals). Subsequently, schema-based parenting training sessions (competent parenting) based on the protocol by Mehrabi Nia et al. (2022) were conducted for the experimental group, while the control group received no intervention. The research tools included the Parent-Child Relationship Scale by Pianta (1992), the Parental Reflective Functioning Questionnaire by Fonagy et al. (1991), and the Emotion Regulation Checklist by Shields and Cicchetti (1995). The data collected through questionnaires were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests (repeated measures ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc test) and SPSS software. Findings: Given that the calculated F value for intergroup (group membership effect) and intragroup (time effect) as well as the interactive effect of group and time is significant at a 99% confidence level (P < 0.01), these results indicate a significant difference between the two groups. Furthermore, the results show that this significant difference exists at least during one of the intervention times among the research groups. The Bonferroni post hoc test results indicated a significant difference between the scores of adaptive emotion regulation, instability/negativity, reflective functioning, and parent-child relationship during the research stages between the experimental and control groups (p < 0.01). In other words, schema-based parenting training has had a significant impact on improving the research variables (p < 0.01). Conclusion: These results confirm that this approach can be used as an effective strategy in enhancing parental abilities and reducing psychological challenges for mothers during the parenting period.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Compassion-Focused Treatment on the Severity of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

The aim of this research was to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction and compassion-focused on the severity of digestive symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The research method was of semi-experimental type with pre-test, post-test, follow-up, and experimental and control groups. The population included patients with IBS in Isfahan city, 45 of them were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to three groups (15 in each group). Then, the patients of one experimental group received eight sessions of 90 minutes of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program, while the other experimental group received eight sessions of 90 minutes of compassion-focused therapy. The measurement tools included the severity of IBS scale and a short clinical interview. Research data were analyzed using variance analysis with repeated measures on one factor (mixed design). The results showed that both methods of intervention had been equally effective on the severity of disease symptoms (P<0.01). Both intervention methods can be used as a complementary treatment for patients with IBS.

From Screens to Minds: The Connection Between Cyberbullying, Psychological Well‐Being, and the Mediating Role of Perceived Social Support in High School Students

Introduction: Bullying has become a growing concern among adolescents, particularly in the context of cyberbullying, where electronic devices are used to harass others. Understanding the distinct roles of cyberbullies and victims of cyberbullying in relation to various consequences on psychological well‐being is crucial. Therefore, this research aimed to investigate the mediating role of perceived social support in explaining the relationship between cyberbullying and the psychological well‐being of secondary high school students.Method: This study employed a cross‐sectional design, in high school students (aged 15–18 years) in Isfahan city, Iran, in 2021. A stratified sampling method was used to select 1051 students. Data were collected through a checklist and three cyberbullying psychological well‐being and perceived social support questionnaires. Considering that the purpose of the study was to examine a set of dependency relationships, the data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), Mplus, and Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) softwares and the structural equation method was applied.Results: The results revealed a significant negative relationship between cyberbullying, psychological well‐being, and all its dimensions, except for autonomy and positive relationship with others. Conversely, a positive and significant relationship was observed between cyberbullying victims and psychological well‐being, except for purpose in life dimension. Additionally, there was a negative and significant relationship between cyberbullying, cyber victimization, and perceived social support, including its dimensions. Furthermore, perceived social support was found to mediate the relationship between cyberbullying and psychological well‐being significantly.Conclusion: The study highlights that high school students involved in cyberbullying and cyber victimization are susceptible to a decline in their psychological well‐being. Therefore, it is imperative for parents, teachers, and education officials to understand the role of social support to mitigate the negative impacts of cyberbullying in adolescents.

Investigating Postpartum Depression in Mothers of Children With Cleft Lip and Palate

Background and Objectives: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a subtype of major depressive disorder, which is correlated with having an infant with cleft lip and palate (CL/P). Since there is a dearth of research in this regard, this study compares mothers of infants with CL/P and mothers of normal infants in terms of PPD and suicidal thoughts. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 50 mothers of children with CL/P and 50 mothers of normal children who had recently given birth and presented to the Research Center of Cranial Deformities, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan City, Iran, from September 2020 and 2021. The Edinburgh postnatal depression scale was used to assess PPD. Results: The mean PPD score was 15.42±4.77 (range=5-24) and 10.3±6.7 (range=0-29) in mothers of children with CLP and those with normal children, respectively. The frequency of PPD was significantly higher among the mothers of CLP children, compared to mothers of normal children (χ2=25.25, P&lt;0.005). No difference was reported between the mothers with PPD and those without it in terms of educational level (χ2=0.36, P=0.83), occupational status (χ2=0.13, P=0.71), or parity (P=0.93). Having suicidal thoughts had no significant correlation with having CL/P children (P=0.11). Conclusions: The PPD score and frequency of PPD were higher among mothers of children with CLP, compared with mothers of normal children; however, the frequency of suicidal thoughts was not significantly different between the two groups. Educational level, occupational status, and parity were not correlated with PPD or suicidal thoughts.