Publications by authors named "F Keskin"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed the genetic causes of epilepsy in 166 children under 16 from Eastern Turkey, finding pathogenic mutations in 14.8% of patients, indicating a strong genetic influence on epilepsy.
- 30.6% of patients had variants of uncertain significance (VUS), which may have future clinical importance as genetic research progresses.
- Other factors contributing to epilepsy included perinatal issues and infections, emphasizing that epilepsy has multiple causes and highlighting the critical role of genetic testing in better treatment and counselling options.
A qualitative and quantitative cross-sectional study on the past, present, and future of vaginal delivery: Turkey.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- The study predicts future trends in obstetrics by analyzing obstetricians' experiences with challenging vaginal deliveries, comparing these to their residency training.
- Conducted in two phases, the research included interviews with 20 obstetricians and a survey of 400, utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods for data analysis.
- Findings reveal a shift towards cesarean deliveries due to safety perceptions, with younger obstetricians lacking sufficient training in vaginal deliveries, raising concerns about the future availability of these essential skills as senior obstetricians retire.
Examining expert views on maternal mortality in Turkey: A qualitative study.
Public Health Nurs
September 2024
Background: Maternal mortality ratio is one of the significant indicators of a country's healthcare quality and development. In recent years, Türkiye has made significant advancements in maternal and child health services. However, it has been discussed that stagnation has been observed in recent years, and the migration from Syria and the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly overshadowed this success.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this study is to examine the predictors of sexual quality of life and relationship happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample in Turkey. This study utilized a descriptive and relational screening design. It was conducted between June 2021 and November 2021 during the pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Investigate the changes in the characteristics of presentation, in patients with acromegaly over a period of approximately half a century.
Methods: The medical records of patients diagnosed with acromegaly between 1980 and 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. The collected data were examined to assess any changes observed over the years and a comparison was made between the characteristics of patients diagnosed in the last decade and those diagnosed in previous years.