The effect of postpartum interventions on healing and pain in women with perineal trauma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Interventions aimed at perineal healing and pain relief can have a positive impact on postpartum experiences in women who experience perineal trauma during childbirth.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare various methods applied for healing and pain relief from perineal trauma based on primary studies.

Methods: The study protocol was developed following PRISMA guidelines, and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Risk of Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction: A Link to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Depression Symptoms.

The aim of this study is to determine the association of the risk of postpartum sexual dysfunction (SD) with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression symptoms. This cross-sectional study was conducted by collecting data from eight different family health centers (n = 147). Data were collected with 'Descriptive Information Form', 'City Birth Trauma Scale (CityBiTS)', 'Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS)' and 'Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)'.

The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Adult Female Sexual Function and Sexual Distress: A Systematic Review and Meta- Analysis.

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to examine the impacts of exposure to childhood sexual abuse (CSA) on women's sexual function and sexual distress.

Method: In this systematic review and meta-analysis study, eight international (EBSCO, Psyc-Info, Proquest, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Ovid, Web of Science) and two national electronic databases (Dergipark and Thesis Database of the Turkish Council of Higher Education) were searched. Studies reporting outcomes of sexual function and sexual distress in women with and without a history of CSA were included.

The Turkish version of the Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ): Examination of the validity and reliability and scale structure.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ).

Design And Methods: This methodological study was conducted with 250 women who presented to three family health centers in Istanbul/Turkey between April and June 2022 and met the sampling criteria. Validity analysis was performed using the content validity index, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis.

Development and psychometric properties of the Respectful Maternity Care Scale (RMCS).

Aims/background: The Respectful Maternity Care Scale (RMCS) was developed specifically to assess the health care that women receive during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the RMCS.

Design/methods: This study used a methodological design.

The prevalence of obstetric violence experienced by women during childbirth care and its associated factors in Türkiye: A cross-sectional study.

Objective This study determined the prevalence of obstetric violence experienced by women during childbirth and related factors in Türkiye. Design Cross-sectional study Setting This study was conducted in the mother-child health and gynecology outpatient clinics of the training and research hospital in Türkiye. Participants The study was completed with 513 women who gave birth in the last two years between January and May 2022.

Comparison of sexual functions in women with and without type 1 diabetes.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate female sexual function in patients with type 1 diabetes by comparing female sexual function index scores between women with and without type 1 diabetes.

Methods: A total of 62 women with type 1 diabetes and 69 age-matched women without diabetes but with similar backgrounds were enrolled in the patient and control groups, respectively. All participants were sexually active and had no systemic diseases other than diabetes in the patient group.

Psychodrama as a new intervention for reducing fear of childbirth: a randomised controlled trial.

This study was designed to examine the potential benefit of the addition of psychodrama classes to antenatal education as a new technique to address fear of childbirth. This was a randomised controlled trial. A total of 150 women were initially enrolled in two groups.

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the COVID Stress Scale.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the Turkish adaptation of the COVID Stress Scale (CSS) on the basis of determining the stress caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and to test its validity and reliability.

Methods: The English CSS was translated into Turkish using forward and backward translation. Data were collected online from 360 participants.

The breastfeeding experiences of COVID-19-positive women: A qualitative study in Turkey.

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the breastfeeding experiences of COVID-19-positive women.

Methods: This was a qualitative study of 14 women diagnosed with COVID-19. One-to-one telephone interviews were conducted and recorded.

Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the City Birth Trauma Scale (CityBiTS).

The City Birth Trauma Scale (CityBiTS) was developed to be consistent with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-DSM-5. It has been used as a complementary instrument that measures the psychological trauma related to childbirth. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the CityBiTS.

Secondary traumatic stress among midwifery students.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the factors affecting secondary traumatic stress on midwifery students.

Design And Methods: This descriptive study was conducted between November and December 2018. Data were collected using information form and the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale.

The risk factors for postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder and depression.

Purpose: In this study, we examined the association between specific birth-related variables and postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depressive symptoms.

Design And Methods: In this descriptive study, data were collected using a personal information form, the City Birth Trauma Scale, and the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale.

Findings: The findings revealed that 8.

The adaptation of the Postpartum-Specific Anxiety Scale into the Turkish language.

: The Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale (PSAS) is used as a descriptive instrument to measure anxiety. : The aim of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the PSAS. : The study is of methodological design.

The effects of simulation-based education on initial neonatal evaluation and care skills.

Objective: Neonatal evaluations performed at the very first minutes following postpartum are the most important steps in deciding for neonatal resuscitation. Therefore, the newborn initial care and evaluation notion and skills of midwives in the delivery hall are quite important. The study was planned to determine the effects of simulation education on newborn evaluation and care skills in midwifery students.

Effects of Music during Multiple Cesarean Section Delivery.

This experimental study was conducted to determine the level of anxiety in women undergoing multiple cesarean section. Sixty multiple cesarean section referrals were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control groups. Data was collected at the Karaman Public Health Hospital in Turkey, from June 2015 to June 2016.

A Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Effects of Reflexology on Children With Functional Constipation.

Functional constipation is a common problem in Turkey that affects up to 10% of children. Reflexologists claim that reflexology can be beneficial in the treatment of constipation. The aim of this randomized controlled study was to determine the effectiveness of reflexology in treating functional constipation in children.

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Women With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to compare lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in women with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).

Subjects And Setting: The sample was drawn from community-dwelling women in the province of Istanbul who were cared for in the diabetes outpatient clinic of Istanbul Medical School between January and June 2012. Two hundred forty-nine women with DM were compared to 255 women without DM cared for in the obstetrics and gynecology department of the same university hospital.

The effects of three different distraction methods on pain and anxiety in children.

This study aims to investigate of three different distraction methods (distraction cards, listening to the music of cartoon and balloon inflation) on pain and anxiety relief of children during phlebotomy. This study is a prospective, randomized, and controlled trial. The sample consisted of 6 to 12 years old children who require blood tests.

Ways of coping with stress and perceived social support in gynecologic cancer patients.

Background: Stress is commonly encountered among cancer patients and may be a challenge affecting immune system resistance. Social support may contribute positively to the health of cancer patients, playing a role in coping with stress.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether ways of coping are related to social support given to women with gynecologic cancer.

Emotional reactions of mothers who have babies who are diagnosed with Down syndrome.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore a deeper insight into experiences of Turkish mothers living with/diagnosed with Down syndrome (DS) baby.

Methods: Individual and audiotaped interviews were carried out with 11 women after amniocentesis in Karaman city of Turkey between August 2012 and February 2013. Transcribed semistructured interviews were qualitatively and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach to code and categorize emerging themes.

Women's Preferences of Method of Delivery and Influencing Factors.

Background: Currently, the rate of caesarean section has been substantially increased in developing and developed countries. To determine the factors causing such an increase, it is important to determine reasons for women to refuse vaginal delivery and preferring caesarean section.

Objectives: To determine Turkish women's attitudes and basal knowledge regarding vaginal delivery and caesarean section, as well as factors causing women to prefer caesarean section even when a medical indication does not exist.

Does the diabetes of type 2 affect the sexual functions of women?

This study aimed to investigate female sexual dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes. Using the Index of Female Sexual Function, the authors compared the sexual function of type 2 diabetic women with that of nondiabetic women. Participants were 76 sexually active women with type 2 diabetes (study group) and 100 sexually active nondiabetic women (control group); all women were 24-47 years of age and had similar backgrounds.

The effects of personality traits on quality of life.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of women's personality traits and some sociodemographic variables on quality of life (QoL).

Methods: This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted among 320 Turkish women aged between 45 and 64 years who attended the Menopausal Polyclinic. Data were collected from the Turkish version of the Cervantes Personality Scale and the Turkish version of the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire.