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- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ3Neuro-linguistic programming for postoperative pain management: A randomized controlled trial
Dal, Nursel Alp; Beydağ, Kerime D.; Doğan, Aysel
Effective control of pain after cesarean delivery is essential, as poorly managed postoperative pain is a common complication that can impair maternal recovery and early infant care. This prospective, randomized, single-blind controlled trial, conducted in the postpartum unit of Kocaeli University Hospital, Kocaeli, Türkiye, between March 2021 and June 2022, compared the effect of a single neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) session added to standard postoperative care against standard care alone. Seventy-six consenting women were randomized in equal numbers to the intervention (standard care plus NLP) or control (standard care only) group. The primary outcome was pain intensity, measured with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) before and after the intervention period. Mean follow-up pain scores were significantly lower in the intervention group (2.37±1.792) than in the control group (6.68±2.068; p<0.001), while baseline pain scores and maternal demographic and obstetric characteristics did not differ significantly between groups. Adding a single NLP session to standard postoperative care effectively reduced pain after cesarean delivery, supporting its use as a non-pharmacological adjunct in postoperative nursing and midwifery practice. African Journal of Reproductive Health © 2026.; Une prise en charge efficace de la douleur après une césarienne est essentielle, car une douleur postopératoire mal gérée constitue une complication fréquente susceptible de nuire au rétablissement de la mère et aux premiers soins prodigués au nourrisson. Cet essai prospectif, randomisé, contrôlé en simple aveugle, mené dans l’unité post-partum de l’hôpital universitaire de Kocaeli, à Kocaeli, en Turquie, entre mars 2021 et juin 2022, a comparé l’effet d’une seule séance de programmation neurolinguistique (PNL) ajoutée aux soins postopératoires standard à celui des soins standard seuls. Soixante-seize femmes ayant donné leur consentement ont été randomisées en nombre égal dans le groupe d’intervention (soins standard plus PNL) ou dans le groupe témoin (soins standard uniquement). Le critère d’évaluation principal était l’intensité de la douleur, mesurée à l’aide de l’échelle visuelle analogique (EVA) avant et après la période d’intervention. Les scores moyens de douleur observés lors du suivi étaient significativement plus faibles dans le groupe d’intervention (2,37 ± 1,792) que dans le groupe témoin (6,68 ± 2,068 ; p < 0,001), tandis que les scores de douleur initiaux ainsi que les caractéristiques démographiques et obstétricales des mères ne présentaient pas de différence significative entre les groupes. L’ajout d’une seule séance de PNL aux soins postopératoires standard a permis de réduire efficacement la douleur après une césarienne, ce qui plaide en faveur de son utilisation comme complément non pharmacologique dans la pratique infirmière et obstétricale postopératoire.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ4Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors in Pregnant Women Attending the Emergency Obstetrics Clinic; [Acil Kadın Doğum Polikliniğine Başvuran Gebelerde Depresyon Sıklığı ve Etkileyen Faktörler]
Ak, Öznur; Beydağ, Kerime Derya; Dal, Nursel Alp
The goal of this descriptive study was to assess the prevalence of depression among pregnant women attending the emergency obstetrics clinic and to evaluate the relationship between sociodemographic, obstetric, and social-life characteristics and depression levels. The study was conducted at the University of Health Sciences Sarıyer Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital between June 6, 2025, and August 1, 2025. The study population comprised 720 pregnant women, and the sample consisted of 251 volunteer pregnant women selected at random. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The mean BDI score was 10.65 ± 7.02. The vast majority of pregnant women exhibited mild depressive symptoms. While no significant differences were found between depression and educational level, attendance at childbirth preparation courses, or number of pregnancies, significant associations were identified between depression and economic status, type of marriage, whether the pregnancy was planned, the belief that social life would be restricted, a perceived negative impact on sexual life, deterioration in relationships with the spouse, and exposure to verbal violence (p < 0.05). Depression during pregnancy is a major public health problem and is shaped by multifactorial influences. It is recommended that psychosocial assessments be integrated into antenatal follow-up, that at-risk groups be identified early, and that appropriate counseling services be provided. Depression screening should be conducted during routine obstetric follow-ups, and pregnant women in high-risk groups should receive psychosocial support and social service support.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025The Relationship between COVID-19 Phobia and Fear of Death among Women: A Web-Based Correlational Descriptive Study from Türkiye
Taşçı Beydağ, Kerime Derya; Dal, Nursel Alp; Gumussoy, Sureyya
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the COVID-19 phobia and fear of death levels in women during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was carried out using the snowball sampling method by sharing questionnaires through social media sites and social networks, with 2040 women in Türkiye who agreed to participate in the study. Results: The data were obtained with the COVID-19 Phobia Scale (C19P-S) and the "one's own death" subscale of the Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale (CL-FODS). A moderate, positive, significant linear relationship was observed between the participants’ fear of death and COVID-19 phobia scores. Conclusions: As a result of this study, it was determined that fear of death increased as COVID-19 phobia increased, and the participants who knew individuals in their immediate environment who had experienced the disease or died of it were affected more negatively by the pandemic period.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Effect of neuro-linguistic programming on comfort after cesarean: a randomized controlled trial neuro-linguistic programming comfort level cesarean
Doğan, Aysel; Dal, Nursel Alp; Beydag, Kerime Derya
Background: Due to the deterioration in comfort experienced after cesarean section, mothers go through troubled hours, have problems with breastfeeding, and cannot even meet their own and their baby’s needs. This study was conducted to determine the effect of neuro-linguistic programming on mothers’ comfort levels following cesarean section in the postpartum period. Methods: This study was performed from 1 January to 1 September 2023 as a prospective randomized controlled single-blind clinical trial with 100 participants (50 experimental, 50 control). The research data were collected using the Personal Information Form and the Postpartum Comfort Scale. The dependent samples t test and independent samples t test were used in the analysis of research data as well as numbers, percentages, and means. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to evaluate the effect of the NLP more accurately by controlling the pre-test scores. Results: There were statistically significant differences between the mean pretest and posttest postpartum comfort scale scores, physical comfort scores, psycho-spiritual comfort scores, and sociocultural comfort scores of mothers in the intervention group. In this regard, mothers in the intervention group had higher mean postpartum comfort scale scores, physical comfort scores, psycho-spiritual comfort scores, and sociocultural comfort scores in the posttest phase than in the pretest phase. Conclusions: This study revealed that neuro-linguistic programming enhanced the postpartum comfort levels of mothers who underwent cesarean delivery. In this context, it is recommended that nurses and midwives enhance participants’ comfort through the use of neuro-linguistic programming techniques in care processes. Trial registration: NCT05646537.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ4The Effects of Mandala on the Hope Levels of Women Diagnosed with Gynecologic Cancers: A Randomized-Controlled Study; [Jinekolojik Kanserli Kadınlarda Mandala Aktivitesinin Umut Düzeyine Etkisi: Randomize Kontrollü Çalışma]
Beydağ, Kerime Derya; Dal, Nursel Alp
Gynecologic cancers, which are a highly stressful and negative experience that affects womanhood, fertility, and the sex life of a woman, also cause multiple negative effects on women’s health. This study was conducted to determine the effects of mandala practice on the hope levels of women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers. This randomized controlled trial was conducted between March 1 and September 1, 2021, and involved 90 inpatients in the oncology department of a private hospital in western Turkey. The study included patients diagnosed with gynaecological cancer who could read and write Turkish and had a diagnosis period of at least three months. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form and the Herth Hope Index. In the analysis of the data, the t-test for independent groups was used for numbers, percentages, means, standard deviations, and comparisons between groups. There was no significant difference between the pretest Herth Hope Index (HHI) scores of the patients in the intervention and control groups (p>0.05). In contrast, the posttest scores of the intervention group were significantly higher than those of the control group. While the HHI scores of the intervention group significantly increased from the pretest to the posttest, the control group scores significantly decreased from the pretest to the posttest (p<0.05). In this study, mandala activity was found to be effective in increasing the hope levels of women diagnosed with gynecological cancers.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Determination of Happiness and Spousal Support Level in Married Women's Relationships During Pandemic Period
Taşçı Beydağ, Kerime Derya; Dal, Nursel Alp
Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the level of happiness and spousal support in the relationships of married women in the pandemic period. Methods: The sample of the descriptive and relationship-seeking type of research consisted of 1010 married. The data were obtained using the demographic questionnaire, the Relationship Happiness Scale (RHS), and the Spousal Support Scale (SSS). Results: The average of the Relationship Happiness Scale scores of the women participating in the study is 34.16±6.47, while the average of the Spousal Support Scale is 66.61±13.16. There is a statistically significant positive and high-level linear relationship between the RHS scores and the SSS scores (r=0.741). Conclusion: As a result of the research, it was determined that women's levels of spousal support and happiness in their relationships were high. It has been determined that the support women receive from their partners increases the happiness in their relationships.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Türkiye’de Yaşayan 18-49 Yaş Arası Bekar Kadınların Kürtaja Yönelik Damgalayıcı Tutum, İnanç ve Davranışlarının Belirlenmesi
Taşçı Beydağ, Kerime Derya; Dal, Nursel Alp
Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı, Türkiye’de yaşayan 18-49 yaş arası bekâr kadınların kürtaja yönelik damgalayıcı tutum, inanç ve davranışlarına etki eden faktörleri belirlemektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipteki araştırma, 1 Aralık 2021- 20 Şubat 2022 tarihleri arasında çevirim içi anket yolu ile elde edilmiş; 1016 bekar kadın örneklemi oluşturmuştur. Araştırma verileri, demografik soru formu ve Genç Kadınlarda Kürtaja Yönelik Damgalayıcı Tutum, İnanç ve Davranışlar Ölçeği ile elde edilmiştir. Bulgular: Araştırma kapsamında yer alan kadınların Kürtaja Yönelik Damgalayıcı Tutum, İnanç ve Davranışlar Ölçeği puanlarının ortalaması 29.49 ± 10.428 olarak bulunmuştur. Araştırmaya dahil olan kadınların Kürtaja Yönelik Damgalayıcı Tutum, İnanç ve Davranışlar Ölçeği puanları yaş, öğrenim düzeyi, gelir durumu, kardeş sayısı, aktif cinsel hayat durumu, en uzun yaşanılan yer, yaşanılan bölge, inanç durumu ve ailesinde ya da yakın çevresinde kürtajın karşılanma şekli değişkenlerine göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık göstermektedir (p<0,05). Sonuç: Kadınların, kürtaja yönelik damgalayıcı tutum, inanç ve davranışlarının düşük seviyede olduğu, ancak pek çok değişkenin tutumları üzerinde etkili olduğu saptanmıştır. Sağlık çalışanları, kürtaj yaptıran kadınları değerlendirirken damgalanmaya maruz kalma durumlarını da göz önünde bulundurmalı, toplumsal damgalamayı yüksek düzeyde yaşayabilecekleri fark edebilmeli ve tespit ettiğinde uygun girişimlerde bulunmalıdır.
AtıfOpenAlex3TR Dizin1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Effect ofthe Practice of Guided Imagery on the Perceived Stress Level in High-Risk Pregnancies
Dal, Nursel Alp; Beydag, Kerime Derya; Dogan, Aysel
Objective: This research was conducted to identify the effect of the practice of Guided Imagery on the perceived stress level in high-risk pregnancies. Methods: The study was designed as a prospective, randomized, and single-blind study. The research was performed with the participation of a total of 128 women (64 in the experimental group, 64 in the control group) who had high-risk pregnancies between February-May, 2021. The data were evaluated with the Perceived Stress Scale. Results: The experimental group obtained a lower mean of post -test scores (26.36 +/- 5.96) from the Perceived Stress Scale than the control group (30.48 +/- 3.93), and this difference was statistically significant (p<.05). Also, the experimental group obtained lower mean scores from the Perceived Stress Scale in the post -test phase than the one in the pretest phase, and this difference was statistically significant (p<.05). Conclusion: Nurses and midwives should include the practice of Guided Imagery in the care processes to reduce the stress levels of women with high-risk pregnancies.
AtıfWoS1OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2023Doğurgan Çağdaki Kadınlarda Travmatik Doğum Algısı ve Etkileyen Faktörler
Taşçı Beydağ, Kerime Derya; Dal, Nursel Alp
Amaç: Bu araştırma, doğurgan çağdaki kadınlarda travmatik doğum algısı düzeyini ve etkileyen faktörlerin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipteki çalışmaya, Türkiye’de yaşayan ve çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden ve gebe olmayan 1090 kadın, kartopu örnekleme yöntemi ile 1 Ekim- 31 Kasım 2020 tarihleri arasında alınmıştır. Çalışmanın verileri sosyal paylaşım sitesi ve sosyal paylaşım ağı üzerinden çevirim içi anket ile toplanmıştır. Veriler, ilgili literatür doğrultusunda hazırlanmış olan demografik soru formu ve Travmatik Doğum Algısı Ölçeği (TDAÖ) ile elde edilmiştir. Bulgular: Kadınların TDAÖ puan ortalaması 63.78±30.04 bulunmuştur. Kadınların, gelir düzeyi, medeni durum, çalışma durumu, yaşadıkları yer, doğum yapma durumu, doğumdan korkma durumu, annesinin doğum hikâyesinin nasıl olduğu, kötü doğum hikâyesi duyma durumu, vajinal ve sezaryen doğuma tanık olma durumlarının travmatik doğum algısını etkilediği tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: Kadınların orta düzeyde travmatik doğum algısına sahip oldukları saptanmıştır. Sağlık profesyonellerinin birincil amacı travmatik doğumların oluşması önlenmek olmalıdır. Eğer travmatik doğum önlenememişse kadının bu süreci sorunsuz anlatabilmesi için destek olunmalı ve doğum sonu bakımla olumsuz doğum algısı olumluya dönüştürülmelidir.
AtıfOpenAlex2İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2023İnfertilite sonrası gebelikte algılanan gelişimsel stresin öz bakım gücüne etkisi
Can, Hafize Ozturk; Sevil, Ümran; Çakır-Koçak, Yeliz; Dal, Nursel Alp; Öcalan, Dilek; Akmeşe, Zehra Baykal; Gün, Semra
Amaç: Araştırmanın amacı, infertilite tedavisi sonrası gerçekleşen gebeliklerde algılanan gelişimsel stresin öz bakım gücüne etkisini belirlemektir. Yöntem: Kesitsel tipte yapılan çalışmada, infertilite tedavisi alarak gebe kalan 90 kadın araştırmaya katılmıştır. Araştırmada Birey Tanıtım Formu, Algılanan Stres Ölçeği ve Öz Bakım Gücü Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Gebelerin yaş ortalaması 30.76±4.29, gebelik haftası ortalaması 13.61±11.71, alınan infertilite tedavi sayısı ortalaması 2.17±1.44, toplam gebelik sayısı ortalaması 1.26±0.55’dir. Kadınların %95.6’sının primer infertilite tanısının olduğu, kadınların %70’inin herhangi bir işte çalışmadığı, %44.4’ünün ilköğretim mezunu olduğu ve %64.4’ünün gelirinin giderine eşit olduğu saptanmıştır. Algılanan Stres Ölçeği toplam puan ortalaması 25.73±5.36, Öz Bakım Gücü Ölçeği toplam puan ortalaması 104.60±15.25’dir. Algılanan Stres Ölçeği toplam puanları ile Öz Bakım Gücü Ölçeği toplam puanları arasında negatif yönlü anlamlı ilişki vardır (r=-0.385, p=0.000). Sonuçlar: İnfertilite tedavisi sonrası gebelerin algıladıkları gelişimsel stres ve öz bakım gücü orta düzeydedir. Kadınların algıladıkları stres düzeyi arttıkça, öz bakım gücü düzeyi azalmaktadır. İnfertilite tedavisi sonrası gebelerin algıladıkları stresi azaltmak, öz bakım gücünü arttırmak için, destekleyici ve bütüncül bir bakım yaklaşımı önerilmektedir.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2023Fear of Getting Pregnant Scale Development Study
Dal, Nursel Alp; Beydag, Kerime Derya
Objective: This study was carried out to develop a measurement tool that determines the factors that may be effective in women's fear of getting pregnant and to test its validity and reliability. Methods: The sample of the study, which was carried out with a methodological design, consisted of 240 sexually active women who presented to the obstetrics clinic of a hospital in the Anatolian side of Istanbul between February 1 and June 1, 2021. The draft of the Fear of Getting Pregnant Scale was created by the researchers. The item pool for the draft scale consisted of 22 items. After the validity and reliability analyses, the final form of the scale contained 18 items. The scale consisted of three dimensions: physical reasons (5 items), psychological reasons (6 items), and social reasons (7 items). After evaluating the content validity of the scale, its test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity were examined. Explanatory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, Bartlett's test of sphericity, Cronbach's alpha test, and Shapiro-Wilk test were used in the development of the scale. Results: In the validity and reliability study of the Fear of Getting Pregnant Scale, the Content Validity Index (CVI) was found to be .83. The total Cronbach's alpha value of the scale was determined as .95, and the Cronbach's alpha values of the dimensions were .91 for physical reasons, .89 for psychological reasons, and .90 for social reasons. Conclusion: In line with these data, it was determined that the Fear of Getting Pregnant Scale is a valid and reliable scale.
AtıfWoS1İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2022The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Exercising During Pregnancy and Factors Affecting this Relationship
Serin, Emine Kaplan; Dal, Nursel Alp
There are many benefits of exercise practices during pregnancy. However, pregnant women do not exercise or continue despite their benefits. Social support is needed to keep the exercise going. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived social support and exercising during pregnancy and the factors affecting this relationship. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 164 pregnant women. In the collection of the research data, a questionnaire form, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Women’s Physical Activity Self-Worth Inventory (WPASWI) were used. It was determined that 74.7% of the participants exercised during their pregnancy period and 36.5% of them exercised regularly. The mean total MSPSS score of the pregnant women was found to be 25.37 ± 12.06 and it was determined that the social support they received was low. The mean total WPASWI score of the pregnant women was found to be 107.27 ± 18.35 and it was determined that their physical activity levels were good. A statistically significant correlation was found between MSPSS and WPASWI in the negative direction (p <0.001). As a result of this study, it was determined that perceived social support affects exercising during pregnancy.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2022The relationship between perceived social support during pregnancy and postpartum comfort
Dal, Nursel Alp; Yetişmiş, Habibe Yaşar
This study was carried out to examine the relationship between perceived social support during pregnancy and postpartum comfort. The data for the cross-sectional study were collected from 544 puerperal women through face-to-face interview between 15.11.2019 and 15.03.2020, using a personal introduction form containing individual information, the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS), and the Postpartum Comfort Questionnaire (PPCQ). Pearson correlation analysis and simple linear regression analysis were used together with descriptive statistics for statistical analysis. Results: 37.5% of the puerperal participants in the study were over 30 years old and 52% had more than three pregnancies. In our study, it was found that there was a positive significant correlation between the total MSPSAS and PPCQ total scores of the puerperal women (r = 0.140). As a result of the study, it was found that as the level of social support perceived by the puerperant during pregnancy increased, the postpartum comfort level increased. Midwives, who are an important part of social support, should determine the support level of pregnant women during pregnancy and birth, postpartum period, and provide support and information to women on all kinds of issues that will increase the comfort of women, such as education and counseling.
AtıfOpenAlex8TR Dizin5İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2022The Effect Of Training Given in Birth and Parenting Class on \rPrenatal Attachment and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy: Example \rFrom Tunceli
Saridogan, Erdinc; Dal, Nursel Alp; Gumussoy, Sureyya; Ozdemir, Cagdas
Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of training given \rin birth and parenting class on prenatal attachment and breastfeeding self-sufficiency.\rMethod: This research is a training intervention study. The sample of the research is consisted of 55 pregnant women. The research \rdata were obtained by using the questionnaire form including sociodemographics and pregnancy-related characteristics, “Prenatal \rAttachment Scale and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale”. \rResults: It was determined that 49.1% of pregnant women participating in the study are between the ages of 25 - 29 years, 74.5% are \runiversity graduates, 60% are housewives, and 77.7% prefer to have \ra natural birth. It was found that prenatal attachment and breastfeeding self-sufficiency (p ˂ 0.05) of pregnant women increased after \rparticipating in the birth and parenting class.\rConclusion: It has been observed that the trainings given in the \rpregnancy information class are effective in increasing the level of \rattachment and breastfeeding competence.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ3Psychometric properties and cultural adaptation of Polish version of Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale (GCAS)
Nagorska, Malgorzata; Dal, Nursel Alp; Apay, Serap Ejder; Lesinska-Sawicka, Malgorzata; Capik, Canturk
Objectives: Cancer of the female genital organs is one of the most common causes of death of women in Poland. The aim of the study was to translate and analyze the psychometric properties of the Polish version of the Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale (GCAS). Material and methods: Cross-sectional study and questionnaire technic were used to collect data. The study was conducted from June 10th to July10th 2021 among 443 adult women in Poland. Results: The Cronbach Alpha measure was used to assess the internal consistency of the scale. Cronbach’s Alpha values greater than 0.7 indicates that the scale has high reliability. Conclusions: The analysis confirms that the Polish version of Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale has a very high reliability to assess the women’s cancers awareness and knowledge of cancers.
AtıfScopus4WoS5İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ3Relationship between stress perceived by married individuals and attitudes to violence against women in the pandemic
Dal, Nursel Alp; Beydağ, Kerime Derya
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between married individuals’ perceived stress level and violence against women attitudes in the pandemic. Methods: This descriptive correlational study was conducted on a total of 773 married individuals between January and July 2021. The data were collected using a demographic information form, the perceived stress scale (PSS), and the ISKEBE violence against women attitude scale (ISKEBE Attitude Scale). Results: Of the married individuals, 34.8% were subjected to verbal violence, and 4.7% were subjected to physical violence. In addition, 18.9% of them had a worse marital relationship in the pandemic than that before the pandemic. There was a weak positive correlation between the married individuals’ PSS and ISKEBE Attitude Scale total mean scores (p<0.05). Conclusion: Midwives and nurses should evaluate their patients’ perceived stress levels and violence against women attitudes.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2021Scopus SJRQ2Intercultural awareness, communication, and empathy skills in nurses and midwives working in provinces with mass migration
Gümüşsoy, Süreyya; Dal, Nursel Alp; Beydağ, Kerime Derya; Toker, Eylem
Purpose: The study was to evaluate the intercultural awareness, communication, and empathy skills of midwives and nurses (n = 479). Design and Methods: The descriptive study data were collected using the Communication-Skills-Scale (CSS), the Basic-Empathy-Scale (BES), and the Intercultural-Awareness-Scale (IAS). Findings: The total average scores of the CSS, BES, and IAS were found to be 100.07 ± 13.03, 70.70 ± 13.99, and 83.51 ± 14.24, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference between age, education, position, experience and the BES and IAS; gender, providing care for Syrian patients and the CSS and BES; marital status and the BES (P %3C.05). Practice Implications: Nurses and midwives have important responsibilities in terms of protecting and improving the health of migrant women.
AtıfScopus7WoS6OpenAlex9İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021Scopus SJRQ1Attitudes of Married Muslim Women Regarding Family Planning Methods During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Western Turkey
Dal, Nursel Alp; Beydağ, Kerime Derya
COVID-19 had negative effects upon family planning. Women cannot visit healthcare facilities because of a fear of curfew-related sanctions or exposure to COVID-19. It is seen that religious beliefs are influential especially in terms of family planning method preference and having abortions. This study was conducted to determine the attitudes of married Muslim women regarding family planning methods during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 611 married Muslim women who presented to the family planning outpatient clinic of a public hospital in Western Turkey between 1 September 2020 and 1 March 2021. The mean Family Planning Attitude Scale score of the women was found to be 137.53 ± 27.11. It was observed that, as the mean age of the women increased, their family planning attitudes were more positive, and as their number of pregnancies, abortions and living children increased, their attitudes were more negative (p < 0.05). Women do not want to get pregnant during the pandemic process. This is because the effects of COVID-19 on both themselves and the baby to be born are not known, which worries women. Therefore, in order to transform positive attitudes regarding family planning into behavior, it is recommended to provide effective training and consultancy services during the pandemic period.
AtıfScopus5WoS4OpenAlex11İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ1Relationship of knowledge about and attitudes towards violence with recognition of violence against women among health staff in pre-hospital emergency medical services
Gümüşsoy, Süreyya; Dönmez, Sevgül; Ekşi, Ali; Dal, Nursel Alp
Background: Domestic violence, specifically, violence against women, is prevalent in all segments of society regardless of social class, ethnicity, culture or country. In other words, domestic violence is a global concern. Aim: The study aims to investigate the relationship between the attitude and knowledge of the health staff in pre-hospital emergency medical services about violence against women and their recognition of such form of violence. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 1023 paramedics and emergency medicine technicians who work in the pre-hospital emergency health setting and are members of the Paramedic and Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine Association. The Attitudes towards Violence against Women Scale (ATVAWS) and Health Staff's Recognition of Signs of Violence against Women Scale (HPRSVAWS) were used for data collection. Results: The mean scores for the ATVAWS and HPRSVAWS were 46.68 ± 6.92 and 20.31 ± 3.23, respectively. Of the participants, 48.5% had been subjected to violence, 43.93% had been subjected to violence perpetrated by their mothers, 41.53% had been exposed to physical violence and 4.2% remain exposed to domestic violence. Participants who had been exposed and those who remain exposed to domestic violence produced high scores in ATVAWS, which indicates an improvement in the traditional approach (less opposing view) to violence. High scores in the ATVAWS for (a) those who were exposed to violence in their workplaces, (b) who had never attended to actual or suspected cases of violence against women in their professional life, (c) who had attended to seven or more cases of violence against women, (d) who were less competent in physically examining actual or suspected cases of violence and (e) who had not been trained on violence against women, which indicates an increase in the traditional approach to violence. Conclusion: The study found that health staff in emergency health stations better recognised the signs of violence against women as their attitudes towards violence were less similar to the traditional approach. That is, they mostly held non-violent views. The characteristics, attitudes, perceptions and values of health professionals were considered important factors in addressing violence.
AtıfScopus7WoS4OpenAlex10İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2020Investigation of midwifery and nursing students' attitudes towards evidence-based nursing
Serin, Emine Kaplan; Dal, Nursel Alp; İkde Öner, Özlem
The objective of this study is to explore the midwifery and nursing students’ attitudes towards evidence-based nursing. The sample of this descriptive and cross-sectional study included 626 undergraduate students studying midwifery/nursing at a state university in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. The data were collected using the “Descriptive Form for Students” and the “Evidence-Based Nursing Attitude Questionnaire (EBNAQ).” The mean total score of the students in EBNAQ was 55.46±9.92, their mean score in the subscale “Beliefs and Expectations About Evidence-Based Nursing” was 27.24±5.87, their mean score in the subscale “Evidence-Based Practice Intention” was 13.83±3.00, and their mean score in the subscale “Sentiments on Evidence-Based Nursing” was 14.38±4.01. A significant relationship was determined between gender, academic year of study, liking the profession, doing research, duration of internet usage and duration of medical information acquisition and the mean total scores in EBNAQ (p<0.05). The results demonstrated that the students had highly positive attitudes toward evidence-based practices. Determination of the attitudes of students regarding evidence-based practices will help development of strategies towards increasing evidence-based midwifery and nursing practices through education.
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