Publications by authors named "Meltem Gunbegi"

Background: In Turkey, LGBTI+s is experiencing discrimination in all areas of their lives.

Objectives: We aimed to determine the problems experienced by LGBTI+s living in Turkey in accessing their right to health.

Methods: An online questionnaire containing 37 open-ended and multiple-choice questions about respondent's demographic characteristics, experiences in accessing and receiving health services was prepared.

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Introduction: This study aims to investigate the characteristic features of sexual abuse of children with a focus on psychiatric consequences and other associated elements.

Methods: We evaluated 1785 child sexual abuse cases who were referred to the Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine Forensic Medicine Department for examination and forensic reports during the 14-year period between 2006 - 2019. The study involved the examination of the patient files/records of victims of child sexual abuse.

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