The effect of genital hygiene behaviors and vaginal douching of pregnant women on preterm labor.

Objective: To determine the effect of genital hygiene behavior (GHB) and vaginal douching (VD) of pregnant women on preterm labor (PTL).

Methods: This study, which was conducted with 365 pregnant women, is a cross-sectional study. Data were collected using a questionnaire and the Genital Hygiene Behavior Inventory (GHBI) was applied.

The effect of endometriosis on anxiety and the Quality of Life in women.

This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 420 women. The data were collected by using the "Descriptive Information Form", "SF-36 Quality of Life Scale (QoLS)" and "State Anxiety Inventory (SAI)". The data were evaluated with Mann-Whitney U-test, Student's t-test and Pearson correlation analysis.

Exposure of Pregnant Women to Intimate Partner Violence during the Pandemic in Turkey and Influencing Factors.

Purpose: This research was conducted to determine the exposure of pregnant women to intimate partner violence (IPV) during the Covid-19 pandemic and its influencing factors.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Methods: This study included 456 pregnant women.

The effects of gestational diabetes on lower urinary tract symptoms of pregnant women: a case-control study.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common health problems in pregnant women. The aim of this case-control study was to evaluate the effects of GDM on LUTS in pregnant women. This study was conducted with 44 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM and 44 pregnant without GDM.

Relationship between menopausal symptoms and sleep quality in women during the climacteric period: a cross-sectional study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the menopausal symptoms and sleep quality in women in the climacteric period. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 383 women aged 40-64 years at the Cancer Early Diagnosis Screening and Training Centre. The data were collected with the questionnaire form, Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

Prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms in nurses and civil servants working at a hospital: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in women and can interrupt daily living activities of the individuals. The study aimed at determining the LUTS prevalence and the influencing factors in nurses and civil servants working at a hospital.

Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted with 158 female nurses and 105 female civil servants.

Noncyclical and cyclical mastalgia in Turkish women: Prevalence, risk factors, health-care seeking and quality of life.

Our aim in this study was to determine the prevalence of cyclical and noncyclical mastalgia, its underlying risk factors, and to examine its effect on women's quality of life. This study was conducted on 415 women, among whom the prevalence of mastalgia was found as 20.7%.

Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Turkish High School Adolescents.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the sleep quality and related risk factors in high school adolescents.

Designs And Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 400 adolescents. Data collection was with the 'Data Collection Form' and the 'Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index' (PSQI).

Prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Pregnant Adolescents and the Influencing Factors.

Study Objective: To determine the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and associated risk factors in pregnant adolescents.

Design: Descriptive study.

Setting: The obstetrics and gynecology outpatient departments of a training and research hospital in Turkey.

The effect of knowledge and health beliefs about colorectal cancer on screening behaviour.

Aims And Objectives: To determine the effect of the knowledge and health beliefs of individuals about colorectal cancer on their screening behaviour.

Background: Colorectal cancer ranks third among the most common cancers both worldwide and in Turkey. Colorectal cancer plays an important role in cancer mortality but can be prevented by promoting healthy behaviour and participation in early screening programmes.

Comparison of the breastfeeding outcomes and self-efficacy in the early postpartum period of women who had given birth by cesarean under general or spinal anesthesia.

Objectives: This study was conducted to compare the breastfeeding outcomes and self-efficacy in the early postpartum period of women who had given birth by cesarean under general (GA) or spinal anesthesia (SA).

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with 190 women who had given birth under GA and SA at a training and research hospital. The data of the study were collected with the "Data Collection Form", "LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool" and the "Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale- Short Form (BSES-SF)".

The prevalence and impacts heavy menstrual bleeding on anemia, fatigue and quality of life in women of reproductive age.

Objectives: To investigate the prevalence and impacts of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) on anemia, fatigue, and the quality of life (QoL) in women of reproductive age.

Methods: This study was conducted among 306 women of reproductive age who presented at the internal medicine outpatient departments of the training and research hospital of a university. The data of the study were collected by the "Data collection form", "SF-36 Quality of Life Scale (SF-36 QoLS)" and "Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI)".

Striae gravidarum in primigravid women: prevalence, risk factors, prevention interventions and body image.

The study was conducted to identify the striae gravidarum (SG) prevalence in primigravid women, the influencing risk factors and the preventive interventions, and also to investigate its effect on body perception. This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted on 421 primigravid women who presented to a training and research hospital to have a nonstress test during routine follow-up. The data of the study were collected with the "Data Collection Form", "Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale", "Davey's Severity Score of Striae Gravidarum" and "Body Image Scale (BIS)".

The Effect of Education on the Early Diagnosis of Breast and Cervix Cancer on the Women's Attitudes and Behaviors Regarding Participating in Screening Programs.

The objective of this paper was to define the effect of education on the early diagnosis of breast and cervix cancer on the women's attitudes and behaviors regarding participating in Cancer Early Diagnosis, Screening and Training Centers-CEDSTC screening programs. This semi-experimental study was completed with 342 women. The data were collected with forms "Champion's Health Belief Model Scale Breast Cancer-HBMSBC" and "Health Belief Model Scale for Cervical Cancer and the Pap Smear Test-HBMSCCPST.

Quality of life in climacteric Turkish women with urinary incontinence.

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common health problem and negatively affects the quality of life of women who are afflicted. The aim of the study is to explore the prevalence and risk factors of UI among climacteric Turkish women and to examine the effects of UI on their quality of life. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 258 women aged 40-64 years who visited the outpatient clinic in Ankara, Turkey, between 15 June 2012 and 15 January 2013.

Adherence to diet and fluid restriction of individuals on hemodialysis treatment and affecting factors in Turkey.

Aim: This study was conducted to determine adherence to diet and fluid restriction in hemodialysis-treated individuals and the affecting factors in Turkey.

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted between 15 October 2010 and 15 January 2011 in subjects who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study from three dialysis centers in a city located in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. One hundred and twenty-one individuals treated with hemodialysis made up the study sample.

Role of pelvic floor muscle exercises in the prevention of stress urinary incontinence during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the role of pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME) in the prevention of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Methods: A total of 102 women was included in the study. Data, collected through forms, included characteristics of the women, follow-up data during the pregnancy and postpartum period and a three-day urinary diary.

Urinary incontinence among Turkish women: an outpatient study of prevalence, risk factors, and quality of life.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and potential risk factors associated with urinary incontinence (UI) in women and to assess its impact on quality of life (QOL).

Design: We undertook a cross-sectional study based on interviews, using a structured questionnaire.

Subjects And Setting: Two hundred eighty-eight women, aged 19 years and older, from gynecology outpatient clinics attached to a university hospital in Ankara, Turkey, were interviewed.

A survey of violence against staff working in the emergency department in ankara, Turkey.

Purpose: Workplace violence in the emergency department is a significant problem world wide. The aims of this study were to identify the proportion of staff subjected to the types of violence, its sources, factors affecting violence experiences, reporting the incidence and the emotions of the victims after violence.

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted between March and August 2009 in the the emergency department of six hospitals in Ankara, Turkey.

Urinary incontinence in pregnant women and their quality of life.

Aims And Objectives: The aim was to investigate the prevalence of urinary incontinence during pregnancy and the related risk factors as well as to assess its influence on the quality of life.

Background: Although urinary incontinence is common during pregnancy and can have a substantial impact on quality of life, women rarely seek help for this symptom.

Design: This study was designed as a cross-sectional and descriptive survey.