Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the Rating Scale of Pain Expression during Childbirth Scale (ESVADOPA-TR).

Background: Evaluation of a specific and dynamic pain, such as labor pain, with a situation-specific measurement tool will increase the quality of care given during childbirth. The Rating Scale of Pain Expression during Childbirth (ESVADOPA) is a situation-specific measurement tool for labor pain. The aim was to examine the psychometric properties of a Turkish version of the ESVADOPA scale.

Impact of trauma, support, and control perceptions during childbirth on post-traumatic stress disorder among Syrian immigrant adolescent pregnant women.

Objective: The probability of experiencing mental health problems in the perinatal period is high for adolescent women. Immigration is a complicated phenomenon that increases the risk of encountering temporary or permanent psychological problems. This study aims to determine Syrian immigrant adolescent women's support and control perception levels during childbirth, birth trauma levels, and posttraumatic stress disorder incidence and affecting factors.

The Impact of the Human Milk Microbiota in the Prevention of Disease and Infant Health.

Human milk is recognized as an ideal food for newborns and infants owing to the presence of various nutritive factors, including healthy bacteria. This review aimed to understand the effects of human milk microbiota in both the prevention of disease and the health of infants. Data were obtained from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, clinical trial registries, Dergipark, and Türk Atıf Dizini up to February 2023 without language restrictions.

Evaluation of women's sexual quality of life, depression, and sexual functions in the pregnancy and postpartum periods: A multi-centered study.

Aim: This multi-centered, longitudinal, and prospective study aims to identify women's sexual functions, sexual quality of life, and depression and their relationships with each other in the pregnancy and postpartum periods.

Methods: The participating pregnant women (n = 113) were interviewed six times: once in each trimester, and once in the eighth week third month, and sixth month postpartum. This study was conducted in three regions of Turkey including Marmara, Mediterranean, and Central Anatolia regions.

The Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnant Women: Perceived Stress, Social Support and Sleep Quality.

Background: This cross-sectional study aims to identify the relationship between perceived stress, social support and sleep quality and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women's perceived stress, social support and sleep quality.

Methods: The target population of the study was pregnant women who applied to the Family Health Center. After the sample calculation was performed, the study involved 166 participants.

An investigation of individuals' health anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic within the framework of the functional health patterns.

Purpose: This study investigates individuals' health perceptions and health anxiety within the framework of functional health patterns (FHP) during COVID-19 pandemic.

Desing And Method: This study is a descriptive and cross-sectional design. Data were collected from participants (n = 3464) through a three-part web-based form.

The Use of Oxytocin by Healthcare Professionals During Labor.

Background: Oxytocin is widely used in perinatal medicine, but it can cause serious side effects. Health professionals should be familiar with the pharmacokinetics, dosing regimen, and fetal effects of oxytocin. This study aims to explore the use of oxytocin by healthcare professionals during labor.

The Effect of Bidet Use on Severity of Constipation and Quality of Life Among Pregnant Women.

Background: Constipation is a common problem in pregnancy. This study aims to elucidate the efficacy of using a bidet before defecation to reduce the severity of constipation and improve the quality of life in pregnancy.

Methods: The sample consisted of an experimental group ( = 30) and a control group ( = 30), a total of 60 pregnant women.

Determination of the relationship between the fatigue and social support levels of cancer patients: a cross-sectional study.

Background/aims: Cancer is seen as one of the most important health problems of our time. In the world and in our country, the most common death cause after cardiovascular diseases in the order of diseases that result in death is cancer. This descriptive, cross-sectional study is done in order to determine the relationship between fatigue and social support levels of cancer patients.

Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Attitudes and Beliefs Scale about Sexuality during Pregnancy.

This study aims to develop the Attitudes and Beliefs Scale about Sexuality during Pregnancy (ABSSP) and to test its validity and reliability. The study utilized a methodological approach and was conducted at a university hospital. The ABSSP developed in this study consisted of 25 items and 4 sub-scales.

Sexual function and urinary incontinence complaints and other urinary tract symptoms of perimenopausal Turkish women.

Urinary incontinence (UI) and other lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) which are quite common among women, have a significant level of impact on women's sexual function. Improving sexual function improves the quality of life. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between UI complaints with comorbid LUTS and sexual functions in Turkish women.

Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the PEER-U scale.

: Antenatal care is necessary for mother and infant by reducing or eliminating the risks which may occur in the antenatal and postnatal period. Ultrasound is one of the most commonly used examination methods in antenatal monitoring. Evaluating the expectations, experiences and reactions of both parents during routine ultrasound examinations is essential to provide the best antenatal care.

The effect of music on pain and anxiety of women during labour on first time pregnancy: A study from Turkey.

Objective: This study aims at analyzing the effect of music on pain and anxiety felt by women in labor during their first pregnancy.

Method: When the pregnant women in the experimental group progressed into the active phase of the labor, they were made to listen to music in Acemasiran mode with earplugs for 3 h (20 min of listening with 10-min breaks).

Findings: It was observed that after the first-hour women indicated that their pain was statistically less in the experimental group.

Sexual function and quality-of-life-related problems during the menopausal period.

This study aims to evaluate the relationship between the sexual functions and quality of life and the problems during menopausal period. This descriptive, cross-sectional study included a total of 317 women. The mean total Female Sexual Function Index score was 18.