Fear, anxiety, and knowledge levels of women who underwent gynecologic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the fear, anxiety, and knowledge level in women who underwent gynecological surgical procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 188 women who underwent a gynecologic surgical operation in Muğla, Turkey. Data were collected by using demographics and obstetric detail form, questionnaire on knowledge, attitudes, and practice toward COVID-19, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-I (STAI-I).

Developing the quality of life in pregnancy scale (PREG-QOL).

Aim: This study aims to develop the Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale (PREG-QOL) as a new instrument to evaluate the quality of life during pregnancy and test its psychometric properties.

Design: An instrument development study and psychometric testing of the content and construct validity, factor structure and reliability.

Methods: The study was conducted in three stages: (1) creating an item pool, (2) preliminary evaluation of items, and (3) refining the scale and evaluating psychometric properties.

Breastfeeding self-efficacy in terms of sleep quality, perceived social support, depression and certain variables: a cross-sectional study of postpartum women in Turkey.

Background: Breastfeeding self-efficacy is one of the key factors that affect a healthy and successful breastfeeding process. A mother's belief regarding her ability to breastfeed is influenced by social and psychological factors. This study aimed to investigate the breastfeeding self-efficacy levels of postpartum women, the factors affecting this, and its relationship with sleep quality, social support and depression.

Effects of Virtual Reality Interventions on the Parameters of Normal Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. A Meta-Analysis of Virtual Reality Interventions on the Parameters of Normal Labor.

Background: Clinical and experimental studies on virtual reality have shown that this easy-to-use and non-invasive method is a safe and effective strategy during normal labor.

Aim: This study aims to analyze the effects of virtual reality (VR) interventions on some of the parameters of normal labor.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Effects of COVID-19 fear and anxiety on attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine use in women with gynecological cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: Patients with gynecological cancer commonly use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods to cope with the disease. However, despite the existence of treatment strategies, the effect of fear and anxiety caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on attitudes about CAM use is unclear. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of fear and anxiety experienced by patients with gynecological cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic on their attitudes towards the use of CAM.

Caring for Patients With Electrical Burns Using the Holistic Neuman Systems Model: A Case Study.

Patients with burns should be provided with holistic nursing care that considers all systems of the body. The Neuman Systems Model (NSM) is especially suited to holistic care as it proposes an open system approach and addresses five major interacting variables. This study aimed to investigate the applicability of the NSM when caring for a patient with electrical burns.

The Implementation of the WHO's Surgical Safety Checklist by Italian Operating Teams: A Descriptive Study.

Aim: The study aimed at reporting the extent to which nurses in operating teams comply with the WHO's surgical safety checklist at the national level.

Method: A total of 621 nurses who attended the conferences held by the Association of Italian Nurses in Operating Teams (AICO) in 2019 were selected as the sample group for this descriptive study. They filled a paper-based questionnaire of items, which were according to WHO's recommendations for surgical safety.

Anxiety during the pregnancy and affecting factors: a cross-sectional study.

Purpose: Studies have shown that anxiety in the perinatal period leads to preterm birth and negatively affects mother and fetus. Understanding prenatal anxiety and associated factors may help develop screening strategies to identify high-risk women needing intervention during pregnancy. The aim of this study is to determine the pregnancy-related, state, and trait anxiety in the prenatal period and affecting factors.

Comparison of health-related quality of life of women undergoing robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery or laparotomy for gynecologic conditions: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: To assess and compare the health-related quality of life of women undergoing robotic gynecologic surgery, laparoscopic gynecologic surgery or laparotomy for benign and cancerous conditions.

Methods: Cross-sectional study design was used. The present study was carried out with 240 women, who underwent gynecologic surgery (robotic 48, laparoscopic 96, and laparotomy 96) in a tertiary care hospital.

Knowledge, Fear, and Anxiety Levels Among Pregnant Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to evaluate pregnant women's knowledge, fear, and anxiety levels during the coronavirus outbreak. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 170 pregnant women between May 20 and July 10, 2020. Data collection form for demographics and obstetric details, questionnaire on knowledge, attitudes, and practice toward COVID-19, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-I were used.

Assessment of depression and sexual quality of life in postmenopausal women.

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of depression, review some variables that are believed to be associated and assess the relationships between depression and sexual quality of life in postmenopausal women.

Design And Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on postmenopausal women in Ankara, Turkey from February to June 2020. The study group consisted of 242 postmenopausal women.

Prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms in nurses and civil servants working at a hospital: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in women and can interrupt daily living activities of the individuals. The study aimed at determining the LUTS prevalence and the influencing factors in nurses and civil servants working at a hospital.

Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted with 158 female nurses and 105 female civil servants.

Counselling and education for prenatal screening and diagnostic tests for pregnant women: Randomized controlled trial.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of education and counselling on prenatal screening and diagnostic tests on pregnant women's decisional conflict, anxiety levels and attitudes towards the tests.

Background: Clinical practice guidelines recommend prenatal genetic counselling for pregnant women before participation in the tests.

Methods: A total of 210 pregnant women participated in the study by completing the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-I, Decisional Conflict Scale, SURE Scale, Knowledge Assessment Forms, Decision Satisfaction Form and Attitudes Scale between June 2017 and March 2018.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of delirium prevention care protocol for the patients with hip fracture: A randomised controlled study.

Aims And Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a delirium prevention care protocol on pain, functional status, sleep quality and delirium prevention in patients with hip fractures.

Background: The development of delirium following hip fracture is common among older patients. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 30% of delirium cases are preventable.

Interventions aiming to improve informed decision on prenatal screening and testing: A scoping review of the literature.

The aim of this scoping review was to explore interventions and their effect in facilitating decision making on prenatal screening and testing among pregnant women. This review was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute Methods Manual for scoping reviews. Studies published 2000-2019 that consist of interventions to facilitate pregnant women's decision making in prenatal screening and testing were specifically reviewed.

Case stories and Post-violence behavior of women seeking medical attention at the emergency department due to physical violence.

Subject: The objective of this study is to determine the violence experienced by women who presented to the Emergency Department (ED) due to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and their previous experiences of violence.

Method: The descriptive study was conducted with 96 women. The data was analyzed in SPSS 17.

Anxiety, depression, and knowledge level in postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess anxiety, depression, and knowledge level in postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 212 postpartum women using a web-based online survey in Ankara, Turkey.

Findings: The prevalence of depression was 34.

Effectiveness of simulation-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation training programs on fourth-year nursing students.

Background: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for nursing students is important. The aim of study is to examine the effectiveness of a simulation-based CPR training program on the knowledge, practices, satisfaction, and self-confidence of nursing students.

Methods: The study was conducted with a mixed-method design.

Effect of education and counselling on reducing pain and anxiety in women undergoing hysterosalpingography: A randomised controlled trial.

Aims And Objectives: To investigate the effects of education and counselling on anxiety and pain in women undergoing hysterosalpingography (HSG) as part of infertility treatment.

Background: The hysterosalpingography has an important diagnostic role in finding the cause of infertility and making a decision on management of treatment. In addition, it is considered a feared procedure in the infertility process and the one about which very little is known.

Breast and cervical cancer screening for women with physical disabilities: A qualitative study of experiences and barriers.

Aim: To determine the experiences of women with physical disabilities regarding the barriers to their participation in breast and cervical cancer screening.

Design: Qualitative descriptive study.

Method: Sixteen women who use wheelchairs were recruited.

Relationship of premenstrual and menstrual symptoms to alexithymia among nursing students.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the relationship of premenstrual and menstrual symptoms to alexithymia among nursing students.

Design And Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with 284 undergraduate nursing students. Data were collected using Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), Menstrual Symptom Scale (MSQ), and Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20 (TAS-20).

Sexual and Reproductive Health Education Needs, Gender Roles Attitudes and Acceptance of Couple Violence According to Engaged Men and Women.

This descriptive study was aimed to evaluate the attitudes of the engaged men and women who are of legal age to marry towards gender roles and acceptance of couple violence, and determine their sexual/reproductive health education needs. It was conducted in two marriage registry offices in Ankara, Turkey. The study sample consisted of 740 participants.

Relationship Between Problematic Internet Use and Time Management Among Nursing Students.

The Internet is an essential part of everyday life, particularly for the younger generation. The aims of this study were to evaluate nursing students' problematic Internet use and time management skills and to assess relationship between Internet use and time management. This descriptive study was conducted with 311 nursing students in Ankara, Turkey, from February to April 2016.

Knowledge Level and Educational Needs of Turkish Oncology Nurses Regarding the Genetics of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer.

Background: This study evaluated Turkish oncology nurses' knowledge and educational needs regarding genetics of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers.

Method: An online survey was used to collect data from 104 Turkish oncology nurses.

Results: The mean level of knowledge in oncology genetics was 6.