Sexual Health/Reproductive Health-Related Problems of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People in Turkey and Their Health-Care Needs.

Aim: To determine sexual and reproductive health problems and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people based on their experiences and to develop solutions.

Method: A mixed method, which includes quantitative (descriptive) and qualitative (phenomenological) methods, was used (n=106). An online questionnaire was used to collect the data.

An Example from the Rural Areas of Turkey: Women Breast Cancer Risk Levels and Application and Knowledge Regarding Early Diagnosis-Scan of Breast Cancer.

Objective: This research has been conducted for the purpose of determining the cancer risk levels of women living in a small village of in Saraycık village of Ankara and their knowledge and application of breast cancer early diagnose-scan methods.

Materials And Methods: 317 women were taken as examples for the study. Data were collected by giving survey forms to women and conducting face-to-face interviews.

Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Optimality Index-US (OI-US) to assess maternity care outcomes.

Background: Although obstetrical interventions are used commonly in Turkey, there is no standardized evidence-based assessment tool to evaluate maternity care outcomes. The Optimality Index-US (OI-US) is an evidence-based tool that was developed for the purpose of measuring aggregate perinatal care processes and outcomes against an optimal or best possible standard. This index has been validated and used in Netherlands, USA and UK until now.

Breastfeeding experiences of Turkish women.

Aims: To describe the experiences of Turkish women regarding traditional breastfeeding practices.

Background: Breastfeeding is a popular practice in Turkey. Nevertheless, the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life is quite low.

Determining nurse-midwives' knowledge of the Pap-smear test and their rate of being tested in Turkey.

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer mortality among women worldwide, but actually is largely preventable. The practice of Pap smear testing (PST) needs to be expanded in order to diagnose cervical cancer at an early stage and thus reduce the burden this women's health problem brings to the society. Effective public education is therefore crucial.

Evaluation of school-based reproductive health education program for adolescent girls.

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of school-based reproductive health education for adolescent girls on the reproductive knowledge level of the girls.

Methods: This research was carried out as a quasi-experimental study at two vocational girls high schools, one of which was used as the study school and the other as the control school. The study group (97 students) consisted of three classes representing every grade.

Validity of the symptomatic approach used by nurses in diagnosing vaginal infections.

Aims And Objectives: To examine the validity and effectiveness of a symptomatic approach based on symptoms, administered by a nurse working in women's health area, in identifying vaginal infections in women with or without vaginal discharge.

Design: Survey.

Methods: Between November 2005-August 2006, 300 married women were included.

Comparison of efficacy and complications of IUD insertion in immediate postplacental/early postpartum period with interval period: 1 year follow-up.

Objective: This study aimed to compare immediate postplacental (IPP) and early postpartum (EP) intrauterine device (IUD) insertions with interval (INT) IUD insertions with respect to efficacy and complications.

Methods: The study group consisted of 268 women in whom the following TCu 380A IUD insertions were performed: 84 IPP (less than 10 min), 46 EP (10 min to 72 h) and 138 INT (more than 6 weeks). The women were followed up 8 weeks, 6 months and 12 months after insertion.