Publications by authors named "P Kumru"
eHealth literacy plays a crucial role during pregnancy, as maternal health behavior can influence health outcomes for both mother and child. This study assessed the impact of eHealth literacy on maternal-fetal health outcomes through a cross-sectional analysis of 1,265 pregnant women admitted to a tertiary maternity hospital in Turkey between April and July 2022. Data on sociodemographic information, obstetric variables, birth outcomes, Internet usage, and eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) were collected.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImpact of Climate Change Education on Pregnant Women's Anxiety and Awareness.
Public Health Nurs
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how climate change education affects pregnant women's awareness and anxiety related to climate change.
- Conducted among pregnant women at a maternity hospital, the research used pre- and post-tests to evaluate changes in awareness, knowledge, and anxiety after providing information through a brochure.
- Results showed that after receiving education, participants had significant increases in climate change awareness, perception, knowledge, and policy expectations, along with a notable decrease in anxiety levels.
Purpose: Fetal heart diseases significantly contribute to neonatal mortality. Improved prenatal diagnostics enable defect detection before delivery, emphasizing the need for a personalized approach to address anomalies and predict outcomes. Categorizing diseases into risk classes aids obstetricians in counseling and delivery decisions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pregnancy is a dynamic process associated with changes in vascular and rheological resistance. Maternal maladaptation to these changes is the leading cause of pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the hemorheological alterations in pregnancies with a high risk for preeclampsia in the first trimester.
Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between peripartum depression and social support, marital satisfaction, and self-differentiation.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on postpartum women from December 28, 2021, and March 31, 2022. Postpartum women were evaluated using a questionnaire consisting of sections assessing sociodemographic characteristics, obstetric history, and psychometric instruments: Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS), Marital Disaffection Scale (MDS), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Differentiation of Self Inventory (DSI).