Nursing Students' Perceptions of Nursing Metaparadigms: A Phenomenological Study.

Background: The paradigm is a vital concept steering the development of a scientific discipline. Paradigms that shape the education, research, and practice steps of a discipline are defined as metaparadigms.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the perception of nursing students regarding metaparadigms in nursing at Akdeniz University in Antalya, Turkey.

Pregnant Women in Turkey Experience Severe Fear of Childbirth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Culture is an important factor to determine fear of childbirth which is shaped by social learning processes. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of fear of childbirth among Turkish healthy pregnant women. The researchers reviewed the eight databases considering inclusion criteria and 14 studies were included.

A meta-analysis of the effect on maternal health of upright positions during the second stage of labour, without routine epidural analgesia.

Aim: To detect the effect on maternal health of upright positions during the second stage of labour.

Background: Maternal position during labour has an important effect on maternal and foetal health.

Design: A meta-analysis was used based on the Cochrane Handbook.