Ümran Sevil

A Comparison of the Prenatal Health Behaviors of Women from Four Cultural Groups in Turkey: An Ethnonursing Study

This research was conducted to uncover women’s health behaviors during prenatal periods using a transcultural approach. The qualitative ethnonursing method was used, and the research was conducted at the family health center in Bornova District in Izmir. The data were collected between November 2007 and August 2008 using the purposive sampling method. Eighteen pregnant women were included in the study and in-depth face-to-face semi-structured interviews were recorded on an audio recording device. A thematic analysis revealed four main themes: family, social learning-tradition transfer, perceptions, and behavioral changes.

Spontaneous vaginal delivery or caesarean section? What do Turkish women think?

The aim of this study was to describe womens feelings, attitudes and beliefs about different modes of childbirth. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the obstetrics clinics of Ege University and Dr Ekrem Hayri Ustundag Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital in Izmir, Turkey. Three-hundred forty-two women who had given birth via spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) or caesarean section (C/S) between June and December 2009 voluntarily agreed to participate. Fifty-seven per cent of participants were aged 20–24. Sixty per cent of the women (n = 205) had undergone C/S during their last delivery; among these women, the birth method of 90% (n = 185) was decided by their doctors, whereas the remaining 10% (n = 20) made the decision themselves or with their partners. Sixty-three per cent (n = 250) of women who underwent C/S said that if they gave birth again, they would prefer to deliver via SVD. Eighty-eight per cent (n = 300) of women wanted the legal right to choose their birth method. Although the rate of C/S was high, most women stated that if given the choice, they would prefer a SVD if they had another child.The aim of this study was to describe womens feelings, attitudes and beliefs about different modes of childbirth. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the obstetrics clinics of Ege University and Dr Ekrem Hayri Ustundag Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital in Izmir, Turkey. Three-hundred forty-two women who had given birth via spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) or caesarean section (C/S) between June and December 2009 voluntarily agreed to participate. Fifty-seven per cent of participants were aged 20-24. Sixty per cent of the women (n = 205) had undergone C/S during their last delivery; among these women, the birth method of 90% (n = 185) was decided by their doctors, whereas the remaining 10% (n = 20) made the decision themselves or with their partners. Sixty-three per cent (n = 250) of women who underwent C/S said that if they gave birth again, they would prefer to deliver via SVD. Eighty-eight per cent (n = 300) of women wanted the legal right to choose their birth method. Although the rate of C/S was high, most women stated that if given the choice, they would prefer a SVD if they had another child.

Examination of the Satisfaction Levels of Hemodialysis Patients

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to examine the satisfaction levels of patients who are being treated in hemodialysis unit in terms of different variables. A total of 222 patients were included in the research and they were being treated in nursing homes in the provinces of Istanbul, Sivas, Izmir, Ankara, Bolu, Gaziantep, Tekirdag and Diyarbakir. A questionnaire consisting of two parts was used as data gathering tool in the research. Reliability level of the scale items was tested and reliability coefficient (Cronbach Alpha) was found to be 0.933. It was derived from chi-square test, t-test and variance analysis techniques, frequency analysis, percentage and average values in the analysis of the acquired data. Furthermore, chi-square cross-table analysis was used in order to measure the satisfaction levels of individuals according to their demographic characteristics. At the end of the research, it was discovered that the satisfaction levels of the patients were low in general, and that dissatisfaction was on the highest level, especially in terms of information and as regards training.

Validity and reliability of inventory Functional Status Antepartum Period

Purpose:In this study, we planned to measure the validity and reliability of the Inventory of Functional StatusAntepartum Period (IFSAP) for Turkish women. Materials and methods: The study was carried out on women registered at 21 Health Clinics associated with The Denizli Health Department. A total of 184 women from three clinics with different socioeconomic levels were used in the study. The Inventory of Functional Status Antepartum Period and a questionnaire about the sociodemographic characteristics of the women were used to obtain data. Results:Internal construct reliability using average correlations for the subscale item to subscale total scores ranged from 0.50 to 0.64. Subscale to total IFS-AP score correlations ranged from 0.20 to 0.98. Testretest reliability coefficients ranged from 0.73 to 0.98 and the total IFS-F score was 0.99. Construct validity was accomplished by examining the subscale correlations, which ranged from -0.03 to 0.95. Conclusion:The Inventory of Functional Status Antepartum Period is both a valid and a reliable test for the Turkish society. Pam Med J 2014;7(2):125-130

The effects of Femore™ cream on sexual dysfunction in Turkish women

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To investigate the effects of Femore™ cream on sexual dysfunction in menopause and womens satisfaction levels. BACKGROUND The recent interest of public and the world of medicine in female sexual function have led to a rapid increase in the number of studies on the subject. DESIGN The study was designed as an observational intervention study. METHODS The research data were collected by using a Women Information Form consisting of 13 items; a Sexual Function Index to measure sexual function; and a Satisfaction Determination Form to determine the level of satisfaction with the medical service the women received for the problems with their reproductive organs. The study was conducted with 29 menopausal women who complied with the inclusion criteria. RESULTS It was found that womens average age was 52·6; that the average menarche age was 13·0; and that the average menopause age was 46·2. The major complaint of nearly all the women who were aware of their sexual dysfunction was vaginal dryness, and it was concluded that they took no precautions against this problem. The total scores obtained from the Sexual Function Index were reported to be an average of 18·8 ± 4·2 before use of Femore™ cream and an average of 42·3 ± 2·0 after use of Femore™ cream. The average score concerning satisfaction with the use of Femore™ cream was noted to be 9·06 ± 0·40. CONCLUSIONS The study results suggested that applying Femore™ cream had positive influences on sexual dysfunction and all subdomains. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Womens sexual health can therefore be assessed at primary care centres, and it is considered that health professionals employed at these centres, a majority of whom are female nurses and obstetricians, can play an important role in guiding women on the issue.

Spontaneous vaginal delivery or caesarean section? What do Turkish women think?: What do Turkish women think?

The aim of this study was to describe womens feelings, attitudes and beliefs about different modes of childbirth. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the obstetrics clinics of Ege University and Dr Ekrem Hayri Ustundag Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital in Izmir, Turkey. Three-hundred forty-two women who had given birth via spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) or caesarean section (C/S) between June and December 2009 voluntarily agreed to participate. Fifty-seven per cent of participants were aged 20–24. Sixty per cent of the women (n = 205) had undergone C/S during their last delivery; among these women, the birth method of 90% (n = 185) was decided by their doctors, whereas the remaining 10% (n = 20) made the decision themselves or with their partners. Sixty-three per cent (n = 250) of women who underwent C/S said that if they gave birth again, they would prefer to deliver via SVD. Eighty-eight per cent (n = 300) of women wanted the legal right to choose their birth method. Although the rate of C/S was high, most women stated that if given the choice, they would prefer a SVD if they had another child.The aim of this study was to describe womens feelings, attitudes and beliefs about different modes of childbirth. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the obstetrics clinics of Ege University and Dr Ekrem Hayri Ustundag Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital in Izmir, Turkey. Three-hundred forty-two women who had given birth via spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) or caesarean section (C/S) between June and December 2009 voluntarily agreed to participate. Fifty-seven per cent of participants were aged 20-24. Sixty per cent of the women (n = 205) had undergone C/S during their last delivery; among these women, the birth method of 90% (n = 185) was decided by their doctors, whereas the remaining 10% (n = 20) made the decision themselves or with their partners. Sixty-three per cent (n = 250) of women who underwent C/S said that if they gave birth again, they would prefer to deliver via SVD. Eighty-eight per cent (n = 300) of women wanted the legal right to choose their birth method. Although the rate of C/S was high, most women stated that if given the choice, they would prefer a SVD if they had another child.