Publications by authors named "Meltem Kaydirak"

Aim: To examine the relationship between perceived social support level and depression, anxiety and stress in pregnant women diagnosed with foetal anomaly.

Design/methods: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted in an advanced prenatal evaluation unit of a university hospital between December 2021 and May 2022. The study data collected from 131 pregnant women through a personal information form, depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS-42) and multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS).

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Introduction: Despite declining birth rates and improvements in maternal health care, the number of unwanted pregnancies and unwanted births in Turkiye remains high. The aim of this study was to determine women's attitudes and preferences regarding family planning and the factors influencing them in the postpartum period.

Method: A descriptive and correlational study was carried out.

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Background: Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may encounter many difficulties with their menstrual cycles. Potential challenges that adolescents with ASD may face include understanding physical changes, coping with symptoms, emotional sensitivity, communication, personal care, and hygiene.

Aim: To evaluate the effect of menstrual hygiene skills training given to adolescents with ASD on their menstrual hygiene skills.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study analyzes the sexual attitudes and behaviors of young women in Turkiye, highlighting the influence of family, media, and friends on their behaviors.
  • The research involved 1,430 university students across 30 cities and utilized specific assessment tools to measure premarital risky sexual behaviors.
  • Findings revealed that parental education and geographical location affected sexual behavior, with internet media as the primary source of sexual information, correlating with higher rates of risky behaviors among those who relied on it.
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Objectives: to examine and explain the feelings, thoughts and experiences of women who reported that they had experienced obstetric violence at any stage of the childbirth process (i.e. pregnancy, delivery and postpartum) in Turkey.

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Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the relationships between prenatal attachment, maternal anxiety, and postpartum depression.

Design And Methods: This longitudinal study included 195 pregnant women in their third trimester.

Findings: The level of postpartum depression in the sixth week was found to be significantly higher in women older than 31 years, high-risk pregnancies, primipara women, women having a living child outside of the newborn, and in women who experience problems after delivery.

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This study aimed to analyze parental opinions regarding immunization services and the factors that affect parental decisions regarding the vaccination of their children. We conducted descriptive study with 373 parents. The Parent Information Form and the Public Attitude Toward Vaccination Scale-Health Belief Model developed to evaluate vaccination approaches, were used.

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Background: High-risk pregnancy research has focused primarily on psychological well-being.

Aims: The aim is to determine psychosocial adaptation and depression levels of pregnant women who were admitted to hospital with diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy.

Methods: This study was descriptive.

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