Ebelik
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12511/4117
Midwifery2024-03-28T17:52:05ZPrevalence and correlates of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder among women aged 18-25 in Turkey
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12511/12272
Prevalence and correlates of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder among women aged 18-25 in Turkey
Turan, Ayşenur; Güler Kaya, İffet; Çakır, Hilal Başak; Topaloğlu, Seçil
Objective Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) are experienced in the luteal phase among women of reproductive age and affect the quality of life. This study sought to determine the prevalence and correlates of PMS and PMDD in women aged 18-25.Method A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2022 and May 2023, which recruited 1125 female college students. A personal information form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) were administered. Participants who met the criteria for PMS during three consecutive menstrual cycles based on the ACOG and PMSS scores were diagnosed as having PMS. Participants who met the criteria for PMDD during three consecutive menstrual cycles based on the DSM-V were diagnosed as having PMDD. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine independent correlates of PMS and PMDD.Findings PMS was found in 49.2% and PMDD in 48.0% of the participants. Women having a B blood group compared to those with A blood group were more likely to have PMS (OR = 151.80, 95% = 54.50-422.57). In addition, women with PMS were less likely to be physically active based on the metabolic equivalent of task score (OR = 0.99,95% = 0.98-0.99). Menstrual cycle duration was also longer among those with PMDD (OR = 1.47, 95% = 1.25-1.72), as was daily caffeine intake (OR = 1.01,95% = 1.00-1.01). PMSS score was also found to be associated with MDD (OR = 1.06,95% = 1.05-1.07).Conclusions PMS and PMDD are associated with blood groups, MET scores, and other clinical characteristics that may help clinicians to identify these conditions among young women in Turkey.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZComparison of the efficacy of pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments in women with primary dysmenorrhea: Randomized controlled parallel-group study
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12511/11523
Comparison of the efficacy of pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments in women with primary dysmenorrhea: Randomized controlled parallel-group study
Boztaş Elverişli, Gizem; Armağan, Nurcan; Atılgan, Esra
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of pharmacological (PT) and nonpharmacological treatments (NPT) in women with primary dysmenorrhea (PD) and determine the most effective treatment method. Material and methods: We enrolled 85 PD participants with PD who were randomly classified into five groups: pharmacological groups; naproxen sodium (NS) and micronized purified flavanoid fraction (MPFF), nonpharmacological groups; motor imagery focused pelvic floor exercise (MOPEXE) and acupressure, and no treatment group; control. Initial assessment was conducted in all groups on the first day of the menstrual cycle. After the end of the third menstrual cycle, the specialist physiotherapist and the obstetrician conducted a final evaluation. Intensity and nature of pain were evaluated with the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), and menstrual attitudes and behaviors were evaluated using the Menstruation Attitude Questionnaire (MAQ). Results: In the total pain dimension scores, which are the sum of the affective dimension of pain and sensory dimension scores, the pre–post treatment difference was the highest in the mean of the total pain dimension. The highest was for MOPEXE (15.12 ± 4.44), followed by MPFF (7.53 ± 6.8); acupressure (7.47 ± 5.28) and NS (4.47 ± 4.91) showed more significant change than the control group (p = 0.001). The mean difference in visual analog scale (VAS) scores was highest in MOPEXE (4.53 ± 1.5), followed by acupressure (2.35 ± 1.66); MPFF (1.88 ± 1.73) and NS (1.65 ± 1.84) scores were more significant than the control group (p = 0.001). Regarding total pain intensity, the highest was MOPEXE (2.59 ± 0.94), followed by MPFF (1.18 ± 0.88); acupressure (1.06 ± 0.83) and NS (0.82 ± 1.01) scores were more significant compared to the control group (p = 0.001). There was no significant change in the pre–post difference values in the MAQ subparameters: menstruation as deliberate event, menstruating as bothersome event, menstruation as natural event, anticipation and prediction of the onset of menstruation, and denial of any effects of menstruation; menstruation as a natural event resulted in insignificant changes in parameters (p = 0.579, p = 0.074, p = 0.892, p = 0.056, p = 0. 377). Conclusions: PT and NPT methods in the study were effective in coping with PD-associated pain. MPFF was more effective than the NS group in terms of relieving pain. In terms of pain, MOPEXE and acupressure groups were as effective as PT. The most effective of these treatment methods was the MOPEXE group created by the researcher.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZInactivated COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among midwifery students: A prospective online survey
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12511/11494
Inactivated COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among midwifery students: A prospective online survey
Turan, Ayşenur; Kaya, Cihan; Gençtürk, Nuran
Limited information on vaccines' reliability and lack of sufficient scientific data may cause suspicion among individuals concerning the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) vaccines. This study aimed to investigate the attitudes of midwifery students to an inactivated COVID-19 vaccine. This prospective online survey was conducted between 01 March and 01 May 2021 with 172 midwifery students. An anonymous online survey was developed by the researchers, taking into account the studies in the literature examining the attitudes of individuals towards the vaccine. The online survey included a total of 19 questions, covering five main topics. The study revealed that 118 (68%) of 172 midwifery students were hesitant to get vaccinated. There was a significant difference between the vaccine-hesitant and -accepting groups regarding the general attitude towards the vaccine (respectively; <0.001, 0.001). It was determined that 48.1% of the vaccine-accepting participants strongly agreed that this vaccination should be mandatory for all midwifery students working in a clinical practice internship. Higher vaccination willingness levels are expected in students who attend health curricula due to the high literacy level in health-related issues. In conclusion, healthcare professionals who are in contact with patients should be informed more accurately about newly developed vaccines.IMPACT STATEMENTWhat is already known on this subject? Limited information on vaccines' reliability and lack of sufficient scientific data caused suspicion about the COVID-19 vaccines among many people .What do the results of this study add? Almost half of the participants in both groups agreed that the vaccine could be ineffective if the virus is mutated. Nearly half of the hesitant group thought that the COVID-19 vaccine might not be effective and were concerned about serious side effects.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? This study reveals that healthcare professionals who are in contact with patients should be informed more accurately about newly developed vaccines.
2022-01-01T00:00:00ZEpidemiologic analysis of endometriosis awareness in Turkey
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12511/11444
Epidemiologic analysis of endometriosis awareness in Turkey
Yüksel Özgör, Bahar; Azamat, Sena; Berkay, Ezgi Gizem; Türeli, Dilruba; Özdemir, İclal; Topaloğlu, Seçil; Kocatürk, Asiye
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