Difficulties of nurses and midwives in caring for refugee mothers: A qualitative study.

Objective: The aim of the study was to describe the difficulties of nurses and midwives experience in caring for refugee mothers in obstetrics and gynecology clinics.

Methods: This study had a descriptive phenomenological approach. Between 1 September 2020 and 1 April 2021, data were collected from 6 nurses and 7 midwives working in obstetrics and gynecology clinic who had previous experience in caring for refugee mothers.

The effect of education given to women with hearing impairments on the behaviours of Pap smear screening.

Objective: The aim of the research was to determine the effect of education given to the women with hearing impairments on the behaviours of Pap smear test.

Methods: This study was a controlled trial study with longitudinal design. The sample consisted of 156 women (intervention = 78, control = 78) who registered in hearing-impaired associations in Izmir, Turkey.

Nursing students' perspectives and care giving experiences with refugees: A qualitative analysis.

Background: It is crucial to determine the intercultural sensitivity of nursing students who will provide care to refugees in the future and to examine their perspectives, experiences, and views on providing care to refugees.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe nursing students' perspectives and caregiving experiences with refugees in Turkey.

Design: This study was conducted with a phenomenological approach in a qualitative design.

Effect of Acupressure on Primary Dysmenorrhea: Review of Experimental Studies.

Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as cramping pain in the lower abdomen with no pelvic diseases, and it has a high prevalence in many countries. Acupressure is a widely used complementary treatment method for primary dysmenorrhea. This review examined experimental studies to determine the effects of acupressure on primary dysmenorrhea using the databases PubMed, Google Scholar, and CINAHL with the keywords "Acupressure" and "Dysmenorrhea".

The factors affecting self-esteem, depression and body image of pregnant women in a state hospital in Turkey.

Objective: To determine the factors affecting self-esteem, depression and body image of pregnant women at gestational age ≥28 weeks.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at Ataturk State Hospital, Balikesir, Turkey from April to October 2016, and comprised pregnant women presenting to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Outpatient Clinic. Data was collected using a questionnaire demographic characteristics, Body Image Scale, Beck Depression Inventory and Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale.

The effect of web-based education on Pap smear behaviours of teachers.

Objective: Web-based education would be useful for gaining health-related behaviours. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of web-based education on Pap smear behaviours of teachers.

Methods: The study was an experimental-control groups with a longitudinal type.

Turkish nursing students' attitudes towards voluntary induced abortion.

Objective: To evaluate Turkish nursing students' attitudes towards voluntary induced abortion..

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between January and June 2015, comprising students of Ege University Nursing Faculty and Celal Bayar University School of Health, located in two different cities of Turkey.

Factors affecting readiness for discharge and perceived social support after childbirth.

Aims And Objectives: To evaluate the factors affecting readiness for discharge and perceived social support after childbirth.

Background: Many women still die during and following pregnancy and childbirth. Both early and late discharges are conflicting issues in the world.

Effects of low back massage on perceived birth pain and satisfaction.

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of low back massage on perceived birth pain and delivery.

Method: This study was designed as a study-control experimental type. The study sample consisted of 62 pregnant women (massage group = 31, control group = 31).

Quality of life in Turkish infertile couples and related factors.

Infertility is a major life crisis affecting couples' psychosocial and physical health. We aimed to assess the quality of life in Turkish infertile couples. This cross-sectional survey was carried out in 127 infertile couples admitted to a University Hospital.

Vaginal douching practice: Frequency, associated factors and relationship with vulvovaginal symptoms.

Objective: To determine the frequency, associated factors and relationship with vulvovaginal symptoms and vaginal douching among Turkish women.

Methods: The cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted at Merkez Efendi Hospital, Manisa, Turkey, from January to June 2014 using a questionnaire. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS 17.

Knowledge, attitudes, practices and barriers towards HPV vaccination among nurses in Turkey: a longitudinal study.

Background: Human papilloma virus (HPV) occurs in women of all age groups, and causes cervical, anal, vaginal, vulvar, penile and oropharyngeal cancers. The aim of the study was to discover what nurses know about HPV infection, testing and vaccination and to determine vaccine practice of their daughters and perceived barriers.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional and prospective study was carried out nurses who have worked in a hospital between January and June 2014.

Antenatal depression: prevalence and risk factors in a hospital based Turkish sample.

Objective: To assess the prevalence and associated risk factors for antenatal depression.

Methods: From April to September 2011, a total of 651 pregnant women who had no chronic diseases, were at low risk for obstetric complications and who had no diagnosed depression before pregnancy were recruited for interview at Merkez Efendi Hospital, Maternal and Child out-patient department in western Turkey. The evaluation of depression was scored according to the Beck Depression Inventory.

Postpartum depression: is mode of delivery a risk factor?

There are various factors related to postpartum depression. In this study we have aimed to determine the effect of mode of delivery on the risk of postpartum depression. A total of 318 women who applied for delivery were included in the study.

A survey of the awareness, use and attitudes of women towards Down syndrome screening.

Aims And Objectives: To determine awareness, use and attitudes of Turkish women towards prenatal screening tests (PST) for Down syndrome (DS).

Background: The technology of screening and diagnosing congenital diseases and abnormalities of foetuses has rapidly developed in the past few decades and prenatal screening for DS in early pregnancy is a valued component representing a cost-effective public health intervention in modern developed countries.

Design: Cross-sectional and descriptive study.

Health-promoting lifestyle behaviour for cancer prevention: a survey of Turkish university students.

Background: Health risks associated with unhealthy behaviours in adolescent and university students contribute to the development of health problems in later life. During the past twenty years, there has been a dramatic increase in public, private, and professional interest in preventing disability and death through changes in lifestyle and participation in screening programs. The aim of the study was to evaluate university students' health-promoting lifestyle behaviour for cancer prevention.

Planned and unplanned pregnancy: effects on health practice and depression during pregnancy.

Aim: The aim of the study was to explore the prevalence and characteristics of women with unplanned pregnancy (UP) and to examine the associations between pregnancy planning status and women's health practice and depression during pregnancy in Manisa, Turkey.

Material And Methods: The study was conducted with pregnant women (n=550) who attended a state hospital for antenatal care in Manisa, Turkey. Health practices of women during pregnancy were assessed with the Health Practices Questionnaire (HPQ II) and depression was measured by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).

Assessing the role of education on Turkish university students' knowledge about HPV and related diseases.

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted causes of infections and adolescents are at high risk. The aim of the study was to evaluate university students' HPV knowledge before and after educational intervention on HPV.

Methods: This study was undertaken in the Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey.

Turkish health professional's attitude toward euthanasia.

The cross-sectional study was administrated between April and September 2006. Participants are doctors, nurses, and midwives. Between these dates we met only 750 health staff (doctor, nurse, and midwife).

Breast-feeding knowledge and practices among mothers in Manisa, Turkey.

Objective: to determine breast-feeding knowledge and practices among mothers before and after an educational intervention on breast feeding.

Design: cross-sectional, descriptive study using a face-to-face questionnaire.

Setting: Manisa Maternity and Children's Hospital, which has Baby Friendly status.

Women's attitudes and expectations regarding gynaecological examination.

Objective: to describe women's expectations of doctors and nurses during gynaecological examination, to identify if women have a preference for the doctor's gender, to investigate women's feelings during examination, and to determine why women consult the gynaecological outpatient clinic.

Design: a descriptive and cross-sectional study using a questionnaire administered face to face.

Setting: this study was performed with women recruited from those making an appointment for gynaecological examination at the gynaecological outpatient clinic at Manisa Maternity and Child Hospital between September 2004 and February 2005.

Domestic violence during pregnancy in Turkey and responsibility of prenatal healthcare providers.

The purpose of this study was to estimate prevalence and risk groups of domestic violence during pregnancy in Manisa, Turkey, and to determine antenatal complications or health problems and health service use. This study was a population-based, cross-sectional, and household survey. The study universe included two primary health units situated in two different socioeconomic areas (rural and urban) in the city of Manisa, Turkey, from January to June 2004; the homes of 246 women were visited and the study sample included 217 women.

Withdrawal users' perceptions of and experience with contraceptive methods in Manisa, Turkey.

Objective: To gain an understanding of the knowledge, perceptions and experiences of using contraceptive methods among Turkish withdrawal users.

Design: Population-based, cross-sectional and descriptive study using a questionnaire conducted face to face.

Setting: Women who live in the Number 6 primary health unit area in Manisa, Turkey.

A survey of knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to emergency contraception among health workers in Manisa, Turkey.

Objective: to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to emergency contraception among health-care providers (general practitioners, nurses and midwives).

Design: a cross-sectional design using face-to-face interview methods plus questionnaire in the work setting. Researchers were able to maintain privacy by using priority strategies.