Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in Labor Pain: An Integrative Review.

Background: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a noninvasive, safe electrophysical pain relief method during childbirth.

Aim: This study was carried out to reveal information about the effectiveness of TENS, which is used to relieve labor pain.

Methods: Inspired by Whittemore and Knafl, we conducted an integrative literature review, including the five key stages of problem identification, literature search, data evaluation, data analysis, and presentation of results.

Body image perceptions of pregnant women in the third trimester in Turkey: A qualitative study.

Rationale: Body image undergoes significant changes during pregnancy, marking a pivotal phase in a woman's life.

Aim And Objective: This study aimed to explore the body image perceptions of primiparous pregnant women during their third trimester.

Methods: Employing a qualitative research approach grounded in phenomenology, the study involved interviews to explore the experiences of primiparous pregnant women in their third trimester.

The effect of Pilates on pain during pregnancy and labor: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis study was conducted to reveal the effect of Pilates on pain during pregnancy and labor.

Methods: The PubMed, ScienceDirect, MEDLINE, Ovid, EBSCO, CINAHL Plus, Cochrane Library databases, and Google Scholar databases were used to access the articles published in international journals, and the Dergipark, Turkish Clinics, and ULAKBİM databases were scanned to access the articles published in national journals between October 30 and November 30, 2022. The data were analyzed using Review Manager 5.

Prevalence of urinary incontinence in pregnant women in Turkey: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Objective: Urinary incontinence is a common complaint in pregnant women. The prevalence of urinary incontinence increases as the week of gestation progresses. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence in pregnant women, types of urinary incontinence during pregnancy, and the prevalence of urinary incontinence by trimesters in Turkey.

The Effect of Music on Labor Pain and Duration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Context: The use of music in obstetrics increases every day, and it is extensively used in the control of labor pain.

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of music on labor pain and duration.

Design And Setting: This systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out between October 15 and November 15, 2022.

The effect of massage on the bilirubin level in term infants receiving phototherapy.

Background: Massage has positive physiological effects on infants. Infant massage increases the excretion of waste products such as bilirubin from the body by accelerating the flow of the blood, lymph, and tissue fluids.

Purpose: The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of infant massage on hyperbilirubinemia in newborns receiving phototherapy.

Psychometric properties of the Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE-24) Scale.

The objective of this study is to conduct a reliability and validity study of the Turkish version of the 'Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE-24)' in pregnant women. In the Turkish version, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.75, and the item-total score correlations were between 0.

Relationship of the prenatal psychosocial profile with postpartum maternal duties and newborn care.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship of the prenatal psychosocial profile with postpartum maternity duties and newborn care.

Methods: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted on 154 pregnant women.

Results: It was determined that pregnant women had low-stress levels, high social support from their husbands and other people, and moderate self-esteem.

Sexual myths during pregnancy: a comparative study.

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of sexual myths during pregnancy among pregnant women in Turkey and Iran and to compare the similarities and differences between the countries. This is a comparative and descriptive study. The sample included 200 pregnant women from Turkey and Iran.

Evaluation of the Attitudes of Midwifery Students Towards Gender Roles.

Gender is the whole of behaviors, responsibilities, and roles that society expects from women and men. This study was conducted to evaluate the attitudes of midwifery students studying at a university toward gender roles. This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study.

Intimate partner violence during pregnancy in turkey: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: The objective of the present research was to identify the prevalence of and risk factors for intimate partner violence during pregnancy (IPVP) in Turkey by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Design And Methods: In the current research, 22 primary studies published between January 2005 and January 2019 were investigated.

Findings: Low educational and income levels of both the woman and her partner, unintended marriage and pregnancy, living in a crowded family, a high number of children and a history of violence, unemployment of the partner, and the consumption of alcohol are the most significant risk factors of IPVP.

Domestic Violence Against Women In Turkey: A Systematic Review And Meta Analysis.

Aim: This study was performed to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for domestic violence against women in Turkey.

Background: The data about domestic violence against women point out a serious problem all around the world along with including cultural differences.

Design: The prevalence of domestic violence against women was determined through a meta-analysis, and the risk factors were determined through a systematic review.