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    The effect of marital violence on infertility distress among a sample of Turkish women
    (Royan Inst, 2014) Şahiner, Gönül; Bakır, Bilal; Akyüz, Aygül; Seven, Memnun; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; 42416; 32470
    Background: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between marital violence and distress level among women with a diagnosis of infertility. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study consisted of 139 married women diagnosed as primary infertile who applied to an in vitro fertilization (IVF) center in Turkey, between September and December 2009. A descriptive information questionnaire developed by the researcher was used for data collection. In addition, an infertility distress scale (IDS) for determining the severity effect of infertility and the scale for marital violence against women (SDVW) for determining level of marital violence against the women were used. Results: The total IDS score of the study sample was 37.76 +/- 10.53. There was no significant relationship between the age and education level of the women and the total IDS score. The total IDS score was higher in women who did not work and those being treated for infertility for more than three years. The total SDVW score of the study sample was 67.0 +/- 8.26. The total SDVW score was higher in women who had been trying to have a child for more than six years and had received infertility treatment for longer than three years. The employment status of the women and physical, emotional, and sexual violence scores had a statistically significant relationship with the IDS scores. The emotional violence score was found to have the highest significance among the variables affecting total IDS score. Conclusion: Marital violence is a factor increasing the distress of infertile women. Healthcare staff serving infertile couples should consider the possibility of domestic violence against women as a factor affecting the psychological infertility distress level.
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    Consanguineous marriage and its effect on reproductive behavior and uptake of prenatal screening
    (Wiley) Şahin, Eda; N/A; Paşalak, Şeyma İnciser; Seven, Memnun; PhD Student; Faculty Member; Graduate School of Health Sciences; School of Nursing; 125009; 32470
    The study aimed to determine the prevalence of consanguinity among pregnant women, its effect on reproductive behavior and the uptake of prenatal screening. The sample consisted of 842 pregnant women recruited to a prospective cohort study conducted in twenty-three cities from different regions in Turkey between June 2017 and March 2018. of the women, 17.7% (n = 149) were in consanguineous marriages. The consanguineous couples were younger at the time of their marriages than non-consanguineous couples, and 49% of the consanguineous marriages were arranged. The educational levels of both spouses in consanguineous marriages were lower than those in non-consanguineous marriages. There was a statistically significant difference in the prevalence of the pregnant women having a prenatal screening test between women in consanguineous marriages (53%) and those in non-consanguineous marriages (78.2%). There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of having health problems during pregnancy, the number of pregnancies, abortions and/or stillbirths, the week of delivery and the birthweight of the baby. Healthcare providers play a key role in eliciting whether or not pregnant couples are consanguineous, providing a tailored risk assessment, education, and counseling about screening and diagnostic tests for early diagnosis and management of the fetus, explaining the testing process and possible outcomes, and helping couples make informed decisions regarding their reproductive options or pregnancy management.
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    Reliability and validity of a Turkish version of the sexual quality of life - male questionnaire: a methodological study
    (Csiro Publishing, 2018) Kılıç, Ayşe; Taştan, Sevinç; Ayhan, Hatice; Taçtan, Birhan; N/A; Seven, Memnun; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 32470
    Background: The aim of this methodological study was to assess the reliability and validity of the Sexual Quality of Life - Male (SQoL-M) questionnaire translated and adapted to measure the sexual quality of life of men in Turkey and Northern Cyprus. Methods: To assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the SQoL-M questionnaire, in January and February 2017 we formed a sample of 128 men from Ankara, Turkey, and Gime, Northern Cyprus, to complete the questionnaire. Two weeks later, 65 of these men completed the questionnaire during a retest. Factor analysis was conducted to evaluate the questionnaire's factor structure, internal consistency and test retest reliability analyses were used to assess reliability and Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to measure criterion related validity. Results: Cronbach's a for the Turkish version of the SQoL-M questionnaire was 0.91, with corrected item-total score correlations ranging from 0.432 to 0.819. The test-retest correlation, calculated to compare scale scores of both groups of participants, was 0.83 (P <0.001). We also observed a statistically significant relationship between the Turkish version of the SQoL-M questionnaire and the Arizona Sexual Experience scale. Conclusions: The Turkish version of the SQoL-M questionnaire is a valid, reliable instrument for evaluating the sexual quality of life of men in Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
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    From probands to relatives
    (Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (LWW), 2022) Shah, Lisa L.; Yazici, Hulya; Daack-Hirsch, Sandra; N/A; Seven, Memnun; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 32470
    Background The genetic risk communication from proband to relatives varies from family to family, and patients often need support with the communication of genetic test results and making decisions to manage hereditary cancer risks. Objective The aim of this study was to characterize the communication of BRCA1 or BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) genetic risk from proband to first-degree relatives (FDRs) using a social network framework. Methods We characterized network and nonnetwork factors to explore their association with which FDRs were told about the genetic risk and whether or not relatives underwent genetic testing. Ninety-two female probands with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer who have confirmed BRCA1/2 mutations participated in the study. Communication of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk was assessed between 92 probands and their 417 FDRs. Results of 92 probands, 94.5% (n = 87) communicated their genetic test result to at least one of their FDRs. of FDRs older than 18 years, 19.9% (n = 72) have genetic testing. Emotional closeness, educational level of the proband, and relative's age were significantly associated with communicating test results with FDRs. Conclusion Communication of genetic risk with the FDRs after having a BRCA1/2 gene-mutation-positive test result was high in this group of cancer patients. However, the rate of genetic testing among FDRs was low. Implications for Practice Probands' educational level and age of relatives for cascade genetic screening should be considered during counseling. Interventions to support women with BRCA1/2 mutations during the communication process and their family members' engagement in testing and risk-reducing strategies are needed.
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    Palliative care needs of the cancer patients receiving active therapy
    (Springer, 2022) Bağçivan, Gülcan; Seven, Memnun; Selçukbiricik, Fatih; Paşalak, Şeyma İnciser; Bilmiç, Ezgi; Tabak, Levent; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; PhD Student; Master Student; N/A; N/A; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; School of Medicine; Graduate School of Health Sciences; Graduate School of Health Sciences; N/A; N/A; School of Medicine; 261422; 32470; 202015; 125009; N/A; N/A; N/A; 167625
    Purpose To identify cancer patients' palliative care needs with problem burden, problem intensity, and felt needs related to these problems while receiving cancer treatment. Methods This is a descriptive survey study conducted at a tertiary hospital with no palliative care services in Istanbul, Turkey, from September 2019 to February 2020. Data were collected using the Patient Information Form and the Three Levels of Needs Questionnaire (3LNQ). Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) were used to present data. Results The mean age of patients was 60.2 +/- 13.0, and the mean duration since the diagnosis was 11.6 +/- 21.4 months. Of the patients, 40.4% were diagnosed with gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, and 34.4% had stage 4 cancer. Patients mostly received help for their pain (85.7%), lack of appetite (64.8%), and nausea (73/7%). The most frequent unmet needs were problems with concentration (70%), worrying (68%), difficulties with sex life (63.6%), problems with being limited in work and daily activities (61.4%), and being depressed (58.5%) among patients who reported to have these symptoms. Conclusion This study shows that patients with cancer require supportive and palliative care along with medical treatment for cancer and its treatment-induced physical and psychological symptoms. The study results have the potential to guide the development of palliative care services, especially for outpatient oncology settings in countries where palliative care services mostly focus on the end-of-life care. Further studies are also needed to focus on interventions to meet cancer patients' palliative care needs during the medical cancer treatment process with tailored palliative care delivery models.
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    Women's knowledge and use of prenatal screening tests
    (Wiley, 2017) Daack-Hirsch, Sandra; Skirton, Heather; N/A; N/A; N/A; Seven, Memnun; Akyüz, Aygül; Eroğlu, Kafiye; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; 32470; 42416; 6061
    Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the rate of use of prenatal screening tests and the factors affecting the decision to have a prenatal screening test in pregnant women in Turkey. Background: Prenatal genetic screening as an optional service is commonly used to determine a level of risk for genetic conditions in the foetus. Design: A quantitative cross-sectional survey. Methods: Pregnant women (n = 274) who sought prenatal care from one hospital in Turkey were recruited and asked to complete questionnaires that were developed by the researchers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. Results: Almost half (44·2) % of the women were primiparas, and the majority (97·8%) were in the third trimester of pregnancy. Only 36·1% of the women reported that they had prenatal screening by either the double test or triple test. Women had a low level of knowledge regarding prenatal screening: the mean knowledge score was 3·43 ± 3·21 of a possible score of 10. Having consanguineous marriage, a history of spontaneous abortion, a child with genetic disorder, multiparity or a longer marriage duration were positively correlated with accepting a prenatal screening test. Conclusions: This study has provided baseline data on the uptake and reasons for accepting or declining a prenatal screening in a cohort of Turkish women. There is evidence to suggest that more education is needed to improve knowledge and provide comprehensive nursing care to promote informed consent in this context. Relevance to Clinical Practice: Perinatal nurses are ideally situated to inform pregnant women about prenatal screening tests to improve access to healthcare services and to ensure informed decisions are made by pregnant women and their partners.
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    Evaluation of the quality of life of caregivers in gynecological cancer patients
    (2014) Yılmaz, Sakine; Şahin, Eda; N/A; N/A; Seven, Memnun; Akyüz, Aygül; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; 32470; 42416
    The aim of this study was to determine the factors influencing the general quality of life and the quality-of-life subdimensions of family members caring for gynecological cancer patients. This descriptive study was conducted at a training and research hospital in Turkey. A total of 168 caregivers who were family members were included in the study sample. The data collection form and the Caregiver Quality-of-Life Index Cancer Scale were used to collect data. The mean age of family caregivers was 42.6 ± 12.30 and 81 % were female. The caregivers had the most problem with coping with the depressive symptoms and the nausea of the patient and with medication use for the patient. Information on care was requested by 35.7 %, whereas 70 % of this group felt they needed information on every subject regarding disease and its treatment. It is also found that although some factors did not influence the general quality of life of caregivers, they did have a negative effect on various areas such as burden, disruptiveness, positive adaptation, and financial concerns. Health care professions should educate patients and their caregivers who are distant relatives of patient or providing care for older patients especially on medical drug usage after discharge and management of symptoms such as nausea.
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    Components of genetic counsellor education: a systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature
    (Springer, 2016) Ingvoldstad, Charlotta; Taris, Nicolas.; Cordier, Cristophe; Paneque, Milena; Skirton, Heather; N/A; Seven, Memnun; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 32470
    The need for appropriately trained genetic counsellors to support genetic healthcare is now acknowledged. However, while programmes for education of genetic counsellors exist in a number of countries, these do not conform to any specific international standards. As genetic techniques, educational standards and professional standards have been evolved, and with increasing mobility of genetic counsellors, it is of great importance to have some comparison of education and training between different countries. This systematic review was conducted to determine the components of educational programmes for genetic counsellors worldwide that have been published in peer-reviewed literature. Databases were searched for studies published in English from 2000 to 2014 related to the topic. We identified 406 potential papers, of these, 11 studiesmet the inclusion criteria. The findings indicate that, in most cases, the theoretical components of genetic counsellor programmes conform to the recommendations and requirements of relevant professional bodies. However, clinical preparation of genetic counsellors in real-life professional practice settings seems to be less well addressed as this is essential to ensure genetic counsellors are able to provide safe patient care after graduation. Further work to gain agreement internationally on genetic counsellor education is needed.
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    Predictors of sexual function during pregnancy
    (Taylor & Francis Inc, 2015) Güngör, Sude; N/A; N/A; Seven, Memnun; Akyüz, Aygül; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; 32470; 42416
    The aim of the study was to evaluate sexual functions of pregnant women and to determine the factors affecting their sexual function. The cross-sectional study recruited 286 pregnant women from a hospital. To collect data, 'Patient Information Form ', 'State Anxiety Inventory ' and 'Female Sexual Function Index ' were used. The mean age of women was 29.15 +/- 4.85 and 77.6% of them presented with sexual dysfunction. Having partner at advanced age, a history of miscarriage, a history of health problem during previous pregnancy and a high level of anxiety were found to be factors negatively affecting sexual function. Health professionals should be aware of a number of risk factors that may contribute to sexual dysfunction in pregnant women.
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    Adaptation of the menstrual symptom questionnaire into Turkish
    (Gülhane Military Medical Academy, 2014) Güvenç, Gülten; N/A; N/A; Seven, Memnun; Akyüz, Aygül; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; 32470; 42416
    Aim: It is aimed to adaptation of the Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire into Turkish in this study. Methods: A total of 356 students were included in the methodological study. The demographic data questionnaire, Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire (MSQ), and Visual Anolog Scale for pain (VASP) were used as tools for data collection. The SPSS 15.0 package software was used for the evaluation of the data obtained from the study. Its validty was assesed by using content, structure, criterion related validity and, its reliability was assesed by using internal consistency and consistency over time. Results: The mean age of the participants was 21,35 ± 1.12 years (range, 18-23 years), the mean onset age of menarche was 12,99 ±1,38 years, the mean duration of menstruation was 5,31 ± 1,15 days, and the mean frequency of menstruation was 29,03 ±5,67 days. As a result of factor analysis limited with the three factors, three factors explaining %50.99 of the total variance and loading more than 1 were found. There is also, a strong and statistically meaningful relationship between VAS and MSQ total score (r= 0.603, p<0.000), MSQ Factor 1 (r=0.517, p<0.000), MSQ Factor 2 (r= 0.564, p<0.000) ve MSQ Factor 3 (r=0.429, p<0.000). Cronbach alpha value was measured as 0.92 for the total MSQ score. The correlation coefficient was found as 0.89 (p<0.001) between the test-retest assesments. Conclusion: According to the internal consistency, test-retest stability coefficient and factor analysis and criterion-related validity tests’ results, the Turkish translated version of the MSQ is a reliable, consistent and valid instrument for assessing symptoms regarding menstruation in Turkish adolescents. / AMAÇ: Bu araştırmada, Menstrüasyon Semptom Ölçeğinin Türkçeye uyarlanması amaçlanmıştır.YÖNTEM: Metodolojik tipteki bu araştırmanın örneğini 2012-2013 eğitim ve öğretim yılında Ankaradabir hemşirelik yüksekokulunda okuyan toplam 356 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Araştırma verilerintoplanmasında, Veri Toplama Formu , Visual Analog Skalası (VAS) ve 2009 yılında, Negriff ve ark.tarafından düzeltilen Menstrüasyon Semptom Ölçeği (MSÖ) kullanılmıştır. İstatistiksel analizlerdeSPSS 15.0 (SPSS, Chicago, IL, USA) kullanılmıştır. Ölçeğin geçerliliği; dil, içerik, yapı ve ölçüt bağıntıl geçerlilik ile güvenilirliği ise iç tutarlık ve zamana göre değişmezlik için gerekli analizler yapılarakdeğerlendirilmiştir.BULGULAR: Bu çalışmada değerlendirilen katılımcıların yaş ortalamalarının 21,35 ± 1,12, ortalamamenarş yaşlarının 12,99 ±1,38, ortalama menstrüasyan sürelerinin 5,31 ± 1,15 gün ve ortalama menstrüalsiklus uzunluklarının 29,03 ±5,67 gün olduğu belirlenmiştir. MSÖnün alt boyut sayısı orijinal ölçekteolduğu gibi üç ile sınırlandırılarak gerçekleştirilen yapılan faktör analizi sonucunda toplam varyansın%50,99unu karşılayan ve özdeğeri 1den yüksek olan 3 faktör bulunmuştur. VAS ile MSÖ toplam puan(r= 0,603, p<0.000), MSÖ Faktör 1 (r=0,517, p<0.000), MSÖ Faktör 2 (r= 0,564, p<0.000) ve MSÖFaktör 3 (r=0,429, p<0.000) puan ortalamaları arasında anlamlı ve güçlü bir ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir.Cronbach alfa değeri MSÖ toplam puanı için 0.92dir. İki uygulama arasındaki korelasyon katsayısı 0,89hesaplanmıştır.SONUÇ: İç tutarlık katsayısı, test-tekrar test kararlılık katsayısı ve açıklayıcı faktör analizi ve ölçüt- bağıntılı geçerlik analizlerinden elde edilen sonuçlar, MSÖnün Türkçede geçerlik ve güvenirlikbulgularının yeterli düzeyde olduğunu ve Türk adölesanlarında menstrüasyona ilişkin semptomlarındeğerlendirilmesinde kullanılabileceğini göstermektedir.