Body image perceptions of pregnant women in the third trimester in Turkey: A qualitative study.

Rationale: Body image undergoes significant changes during pregnancy, marking a pivotal phase in a woman's life.

Aim And Objective: This study aimed to explore the body image perceptions of primiparous pregnant women during their third trimester.

Methods: Employing a qualitative research approach grounded in phenomenology, the study involved interviews to explore the experiences of primiparous pregnant women in their third trimester.

Prevalence of urinary incontinence in pregnant women in Turkey: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Objective: Urinary incontinence is a common complaint in pregnant women. The prevalence of urinary incontinence increases as the week of gestation progresses. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence in pregnant women, types of urinary incontinence during pregnancy, and the prevalence of urinary incontinence by trimesters in Turkey.

The Effect of Music on Labor Pain and Duration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Context: The use of music in obstetrics increases every day, and it is extensively used in the control of labor pain.

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of music on labor pain and duration.

Design And Setting: This systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out between October 15 and November 15, 2022.

The effect of yoga on sexual function and body image in primiparous pregnant Women: A randomized controlled single-blind study.

Objective: This study was conducted to examine the effect of yoga practice during pregnancy on sexual function and body image.

Study Desing: This study was planned as a randomized controlled single-blind trial. The study was performed with 140 pregnant women randomized in a pregnancy outpatient clinic of a hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, between March and September 2021.

The effect of pelvic floor muscle exercises applied during pregnancy on genito-pelvic pain level in postpartum period.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The goal of the study is to determine the effect of pelvic floor muscle exercises on genito-pelvic pain levels during the postpartum period.

Methods: The data of the study, which was carried out in a randomized controlled experimental design, were collected in the antenatal policlinic of a public hospital from June-December 2019. There were 60 pregnant women in the experimental and control groups.

Psychometric properties of the Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE-24) Scale.

The objective of this study is to conduct a reliability and validity study of the Turkish version of the 'Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE-24)' in pregnant women. In the Turkish version, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.75, and the item-total score correlations were between 0.

Evaluation of the Attitudes of Midwifery Students Towards Gender Roles.

Gender is the whole of behaviors, responsibilities, and roles that society expects from women and men. This study was conducted to evaluate the attitudes of midwifery students studying at a university toward gender roles. This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study.

Intimate partner violence during pregnancy in turkey: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: The objective of the present research was to identify the prevalence of and risk factors for intimate partner violence during pregnancy (IPVP) in Turkey by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Design And Methods: In the current research, 22 primary studies published between January 2005 and January 2019 were investigated.

Findings: Low educational and income levels of both the woman and her partner, unintended marriage and pregnancy, living in a crowded family, a high number of children and a history of violence, unemployment of the partner, and the consumption of alcohol are the most significant risk factors of IPVP.