Publications by authors named "G Kurt"

Aims: The aim of this study was to adapt the contraceptive use stigma (CUS) scale into Turkish and review its validity and reliability.

Methods: This methodological study comprised of 140 women. For the adaptation of the CUS scale into Turkish, translation and cultural adaptation into the Turkish language was performed.

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Background: Refugee experiences of trauma and displacement can significantly disrupt established social networks. While social functioning has been routinely associated with mental health, to our knowledge, no study has tested the direction of influence between social and psychological functioning within displaced refugee communities. This study investigated the temporal association between psychological symptoms (PTSD, depression, anger) and multiple facets of social functioning (including community connectedness, perceived social responsibility, positive social support and negative social support).

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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) on the pain intensity, impact of the disease, and health-related quality of life among women diagnosed with Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).

Methods: The study was designed as a single-center, double-blind, randomized, and sham-controlled trial. Twenty women with FMS were included and randomized into intervention ( = 11) and sham control ( = 9) groups.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study explores the use of an anterior selective target (AST) for radiosurgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, contrasting it with conventional targets like the Retrogasserian Zone (RGZ) and the Root Entry Zone (REZ).
  • It analyzed the outcomes of 66 patients over various time frames for pain relief, medication dependence, and side effects, finding similar effectiveness across all groups but shorter treatment times and lower brainstem doses for the AST group.
  • The results suggest that AST is a viable alternative to classical methods for select patients, warranting further investigation in larger studies.
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