Nursing and Midwifery Journal is the official scientific quarterly and peer-reviewed publication of Urmia University of Medical Sciences. The journal aims to motivate and enhance and help to develop nursing and midwifery body of knowledge. It serves nursing and midwifery researchers, educators and practitioners who are interested in theoretical or applied aspects of their proffession. Nursing and Midwifery Journal accepts Original Papers, Review Articles, Short Communications, Letters to the Editor, and Case Reports in a broad range of areas including basic science and medicine.