The effect of an educational peer-based intervention program on sexual and reproductive health behavior.

Introduction: The fact that adolescent people experience risky sexual behavior and have insufficient knowledge of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) indicates the need for SRH education. This study investigates the impact of peer-educated SRH programs on the knowledge and behaviors of adolescents.

Method: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial on 275 university students.

Development of a mobile application -based breastfeeding program and evaluation of its effectiveness.

Background: Breastfeeding has many benefits for maternal and infant health. Mobile health interventions are increasingly used to increase breastfeeding initiation and support breastfeeding continuation.

Purpose: This study aimed to develop a mobile application-based breastfeeding program (MABBP) and to evaluate effectiveness.

Development of an Assessment Scale for the Risk of Falling in Pregnant Women.

Introduction: In pregnant women, the rate of falling is similar to that of women older than 70 years. According to the literature review, there is no risk of falling assessment tool that is specific to pregnancy. The aim of the study was to develop a risk of falling assessment scale for pregnant women.

Analysis of YouTube Videos Regarding Breastfeeding During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic.

Introduction: During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which has significantly impacted public health, it is crucial to raise awareness and access to accurate information about breastfeeding for healthy growth and development. This descriptive study aimed to evaluate the content, reliability, and quality of YouTube videos on COVID-19 and breastfeeding.

Methods: The YouTube platform was searched for the English keywords "COVID-19" and "breastfeeding" in March 2021.

The Effect of Treatment on Quality of Life, Symptoms, and Social Life in Gynecologic Cancer Patients.

This study was carried out to determine the effect of treatment on quality of life, symptoms, and social life in patients with gynecologic cancer. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews to evaluate the individual and disease characteristics of the patients. The Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale was used to determine the severity of the side effects.

Mental health of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.

Background: Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have great difficulties when their routines change, and this may affect the psychological well-being of their parents. For this reason, it is important to examine studies that address the mental health of parents in order to adapt to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Aim: To determine the mental health status of parents with children diagnosed with ASD in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reproductive health issues of undocumented migrant women living in Istanbul.

Objectives: Compared with the indigenous population of a host country, undocumented migrant women often experience more complicated reproductive health issues and fewer women access preventive gynaecology services. The aims of the study were to identify the reproductive health issues and demand for health services of undocumented migrant women living in Istanbul.

Methods: The population of this cross-sectional, descriptive study comprised 236 undocumented migrant women living in Istanbul, recruited using the snowball method.

Parental Opinions and Approaches about Childhood Vaccinations: Are Anti-vaccination Approaches and Indecisiveness Parental Rights?

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.

Nonpharmacological Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise.

Context: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complications during pregnancy. It can lead to physiological reactions that can increase the incidence of preeclampsia and infections, the risk of postpartum bleeding in the short term, and the possibility of conversion Type II diabetes in the long term.

Objectives: The present study intended to determine the effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises (DBE) on physiological parameters in pregnant women with GDM.

The Effects of a Dysmenorrhea Support Program on University Students Who Had Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Study Objective: This study aims to determine the results of a cognitive-behavioral approach in a dysmenorrhea support program that covers the symptoms, acquaintance, and attitudes toward menstruation of university students who had primary dysmenorrhea.

Design And Setting: This randomized controlled, prospective, experimental study was carried out in a nursing school using a pretest-posttest design.

Participants: A total of 682 female nursing students and 584 volunteers from the 2017-2018 academic year participated in a study of the prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea (94.

The evaluation of pretreatment neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and derived neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in patients with laryngeal neoplasms.

Introduction: Systemic inflammatory biomarkers are promising predictive and prognostic factors for solid cancers. The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and derived neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio are used to predict inflammation and used as biomarker in several malignancies.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the diagnostic, predictive and prognostic role of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and derived neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in patients with laryngeal neoplasms.

Fear of childbirth in urban and rural regions of Turkey: Comparison of two resident populations.

Objective: Childbirth is a natural physiological event experienced by many women; however, it is frequently also a source of fear in women. Rates of cesarean sections in Turkey are higher in the urban areas than in the rural areas. We hypothesized that lower fear of childbirth (FOC) rates would be observed in the city having the lowest cesarean section rates in Turkey.

The Effect of a Breastfeeding Motivation Program Maintained During Pregnancy on Supporting Breastfeeding: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is the recommended breastfeeding method for infants during the first 6 postnatal months.

Objective: This study aimed to increase breastfeeding duration and frequency using a breastfeeding motivation program (BMP), which was structurally based on Pender's Health Promotion Model (HPM) and administered during pregnancy and the postnatal period. The study was also designed to determine the BMP effectiveness in supporting exclusive breastfeeding.

Pregnancy rhinitis in Turkish women: Do gestational week, BMI and parity affect nasal congestion?

Objective: To determine the cumulative incidence of pregnancy rhinitis along with prevalence in different trimesters and to find out whether gestational age, BMI and parity have any effect on pregnancy related nasal congestion.

Methods: In the prospective protocol at the obstetrics outpatient clinic, 167 pregnant women were enrolled consecutively. According to exclusion criteria, 67 of them were excluded.

Meta analysis of studies about breast self examination between 2000-2009 in Turkey.

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze studies in Turkey about self-breast examination and produce conclusive, reliable and detailed basis for future studies.

Methods: Studies performed between 2000 and 2009 (until the end of September) were retrieved from databases using breast cancer, breast examination, breast cancer screening and risk factors as key words. Fifty-nine studies were identified and 18 of them (15 journal articles and three theses) were used for the meta-analysis t.

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.

The usage and discontinuation of contraceptive methods.

Objective: This study aims to determine the rates of contraceptive discontinuation and usage failure and to examine their relation with termination of pregnancy.

Materials And Methods: This is a descriptive (cross-sectional) type of study. The study population was chosen among women treated at a state hospital in Karaman City, located in the southern part of Turkey.

The prevalence of depression symptoms and influencing factors among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.

Objective: This study was conducted for the purpose of determining the prevalence of depression in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women and the factors that influence the development of depression.

Methods: A community-based sample of 685 women aged 45 to 59 years who were living in Malatya was recruited in this cross-sectional study. An information form that included questions on descriptive characteristics and lifestyle variables of cases, the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire, and the Beck Depression Inventory were administered to each woman in the sample.

Effects of sleep disturbance on the quality of life of Turkish menopausal women: a population-based study.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate sleep disturbances among menopausal women: their prevalence, risk factors for them and the quality of life of women who have them.

Design: A population-based sample of 887 Turkish women aged 45-59 years and living in Malatya was recruited in this cross-sectional descriptive study. The women were administered the Interview Form, which covers sociodemographic, health and lifestyle variables, as well as the Women's Health Initiative Insomnia Rating Scale, the Menopause Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Beck Depression Inventory.

Male university students' views, attitudes and behaviors towards family planning and emergency contraception in Turkey.

Aim: To determine male university students' views, attitudes and behavior towards family planning and emergency contraception as an important aspect of reproductive health.

Methods: This descriptive study was carried out with 278 men who were chosen using the convenience sampling method at several universities in Istanbul during the spring semester of 2005. Data were obtained through interviews with men by means of a 32 item self-administered questionnaire.

Congenital anomalies: parents' anxiety and women's concerns before prenatal testing and women's opinions towards the risk factors.

Aims: The aims of the study were to determine parents' anxiety and women's concerns before prenatal testing and women's opinions towards the risk factors for congenital anomalies.

Background: Undergoing prenatal screening or diagnostic tests cause potential distress and worry for parents. Little attention has been paid to the psychological aspect of such testing in clinical and research areas.

Perimenopausal contraception in Turkish women: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Epidemiologic research has shown that perimenopausal contraception is an important medical issue, because women during the perimenopause still need effective contraception. The objective of the study was to assess the contraceptive choices of perimenopausal Turkish women.

Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that in a non - random fashion recruited 202 perimenopausal and naturally menopausal women who lived in a suburban area of Istanbul.

The effect of breathing and skin stimulation techniques on labour pain perception of Turkish women.

Objective: To determine the effect of breathing techniques and nurse-administered massage on the pain perception of pregnant woman during labour.

Setting And Participants: The present study was conducted among pregnant women (75% primiparous) admitted to the SSK Bakirkoy Women and Children's Hospital (Istanbul, Turkey) between January 1, and September 1, 2000. The patients were in their 38th to 42nd week of pregnancy, not at high risk and expected to have normal vaginal delivery.