Maternal experiences of women who had received salutary childbirth education: A descriptive qualitative study.

Background: Childbirth education, underpinned by Salutogenesis, presents a paradigm shift in maternal care. There was no present information about the maternal experiences of women who had received Salutary childbirth education.

Objective: The present study aimed to deeply explore women's pregnancy, birth and postnatal experiences who attended the 'Salutary Childbirth Education Program' and shed light on the mechanisms of Salutogenesis on maternal health promotion.

"I need to make sense of my birth experience": A descriptive qualitative study of postnatal women's opinions, and expectations about postnatal debriefing.

Background: Evidence shows that women feel valued and satisfied after discussing their birth experiences. However, uncertainties persist surrounding the concept of postnatal debriefing practice.

Aim: To explore the opinions and expectations of women relating to postnatal debriefing and their experiences when the postnatal debriefing is not presented.

A grounded theory of resilience experiences of women with gynecological cancer.

Purpose: The present study aims to develop an explanatory framework to gain a deeper understanding of the resilience process in women diagnosed with gynecological cancers.

Method: Informed by Salutogenesis Model, a Straussian-grounded theory study was conducted. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 women with gynecological cancer between January and August 2022.

The postpartum period during the COVID-19 pandemic: investigating Turkish women's postpartum support and postpartum-specific anxiety.

Objectives: This study aimed to examine how Turkish women were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the postpartum period in terms of postpartum support and anxiety variables.

Methods: The study was conducted with 130 women who gave birth during the COVID-19 period. Data were collected online using a personal information form, Postpartum Support Scale and Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale.

Turkish midwives' experiences and opinions in promoting normal births: A grounded theory study.

Introduction: Worldwide, the biomedical model of maternity care has been dominant, with the overuse of interventions.

Aim: This study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and opinions of Turkish midwives regarding the promotion of normal births.

Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 midwives; data were analysed using grounded theory.

Sexual behaviours and education in adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome: A grounded theory study of experiences and opinions of their mothers in Turkey.

This study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and opinions of mothers about sexual behaviours and sexual education of their children with DS who are AYAs in Turkey. The study utilised a classic grounded theory approach. In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 mothers.

Is marital adjustment a way to increase women's identification with the motherhood role during pregnancy?: A correlational assessment.

The researchers sought to determine the correlation level and factors that affect the correlation between pregnant women's marital adjustment and their identification with the motherhood role. A total of 146 healthy, married, and pregnant women were included. There was a negative and significantly low-level correlation between marital adjustment and identification with the motherhood role.

Self-transcendence among adults 65 years and older: A meta-analysis.

Introduction: Self-transcendence is a human capacity for wellbeing by expanding one's personal boundaries and may act as a health-promoting resource among adults ≥65 years. Therefore, the objectives of this meta-analysis were to determine the mean score of self-transcendence based on place of residence and gender, and to evaluate the correlations of self-transcendence with meaning, sense of coherence, resilience and depression.

Methods: Based on inclusion criteria, 13 studies were included.

'It was difficult, but our struggle to touch lives gave us strength': The experience of nurses working on COVID-19 wards.

Background: Nurses are considered important healthcare professionals during the management of the pandemic process due to the considerable amount of time they spend in the face-to-face nursing of infected patients. To optimise the service of healthcare workers, it is recommended that the mental health needs of the health workforce are addressed.

Aims And Objectives: This study aimed to explore the experiences and coping strategies of Turkish nurses working in pandemic units.

"I want a birth without interventions": Women's childbirth experiences from Turkey.

Background: Although primarily stemming from research conducted in high-income countries, culturally sensitive knowledge of women's experiences with and needs during childbirth, as well as how such experiences affect their psychological health and wellbeing, is important to add to the big picture of women's experiences with childbirth worldwide.

Aim: The aim of the study was to clarify how primiparous women in Turkey experience childbirth and intrapartum care.

Methods: Grounded theory guided depth-interviews with 12 women, whose data were analysed according to the constant comparative method.