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Öğe The Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of the Breast Cancer Awareness Scale (for Turkish Women)(Kare Publ, 2021) Altuntug, Kamile; Kocak, Vesile; Ege, EmelOBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Breast Cancer Awareness Scale (B-CAS) in Turkish. METHODS This study is a methodological study. The validity and reliability of the B-CAS were evaluated. RESULTS The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value was found to be 0.76, while the Bartlett's test results were found to be X-2=6411.088, and both test results were found to be at p=0.00 significance level. As a result of the analyses, a five-factor structure that explains 57.85% of the variance and has factor loadings ranging from 0.63 to 0.82 was obtained. It was found that the sub-dimensions of the scale have a good internal consistency. The Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficients of the sub-dimensions of the scale were found as 0.87 for Knowledge of Risk Factors, 0.88 for Knowledge of Signs and Symptoms, 0.81 for Attitude to Breast Cancer Prevention, 0.78 for Barriers of Breast Screening, and 0.61 for Health Behavior related to Breast Cancer Awareness. CONCLUSION The analyses revealed that the B-CAS is a valid and reliable tool. The Turkish version of the 29 item B-CAS can be used as a valid and reliable measurement tool.Öğe An Investigation of Sexual/Reproductive Health Issues in Women with a Physical Disability(Springer, 2014) Altuntug, Kamile; Ege, Emel; Akin, Belgin; Kal, H. Esra; Salli, AliWomen with a physical disability continue to live with many physical, psychological, and social challenges. Long-term disability in women leads to negative consequences on their sexual functions. The study was designed to investigate sexual challenges in women with a physical disability. Employing a qualitative design, the study was conducted with ten married women with a physical disability, who fit into the inclusion criteria and had applied to the Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Department of the Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, in Konya, Turkey. The data related to women's sexual experiences, were analyzed using descriptive and content analysis. All participants were homemakers from middle-income families, with at least one child, and were socially supported by their families since their disorder. In addition to physical disability in all cases, seven participants were diagnosed with concomitant hypertension with diabetes mellitus, and three with concomitant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with diabetes mellitus. All were found to experience sexual problems. Sexual dysfunction is seen as a frequently encountered health challenge in women with a physical disability and should definitely be evaluated in each patient. In light of our findings, it may be suggested that healthcare professionals should be made aware of the sexual lives of women with a physical disability and should be trained for counseling.Öğe Investigation of the relationship between fear of birth and prenatal attachment in pregnancy(Assoc Medica Brasileira, 2023) Kaya, Atike; Altuntug, KamileOBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to examine the relationship between the fear of birth and level of prenatal attachment experienced by the pregnant women.METHODS: In our descriptive and relationship-seeking study conducted between January and March 2020 in Konya, 485 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Inclusion criteria for the study were women who were pregnant at the age of 18 years and above, having Turkish literacy, had spontaneous conception were over the 28th gestational week, having a healthy fetus, and not having any existing health problems (based on self-report). The data were collected with an information form, Prenatal Attachment Inventory and Wijma Birth Expectation/Experience (Version A) Scale*RESULTS: The mean score of the pregnant women from the Prenatal Attachment Inventory was 62.44 (21-84), and the mean score of the Wijma Birth Expectation/Experience Scale/Version A was found to be 59.45 (0-165). It was concluded that 47.2% of the pregnant women had low, 38.7% had moderate, and 14.1% had high levels of fear of birth. It was determined that there was a negative and weakly significant relationship between Prenatal Attachment Inventory and Wijma Birth Expectation/Experience Scale/Version A scores of pregnant women (r=-0.11 and p=0.23).CONCLUSION: In our study, it was determined that as the fear of birth increased, prenatal attachment levels decreased. Initiating and maintaining a healthy mother-infant bond is important for reducing fear of birth.Öğe Investigation of the relationship between fear of birth and prenatal attachment in pregnancy(Assoc Medica Brasileira, 2023) Kaya, Atike; Altuntug, KamileOBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to examine the relationship between the fear of birth and level of prenatal attachment experienced by the pregnant women.METHODS: In our descriptive and relationship-seeking study conducted between January and March 2020 in Konya, 485 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Inclusion criteria for the study were women who were pregnant at the age of 18 years and above, having Turkish literacy, had spontaneous conception were over the 28th gestational week, having a healthy fetus, and not having any existing health problems (based on self-report). The data were collected with an information form, Prenatal Attachment Inventory and Wijma Birth Expectation/Experience (Version A) Scale*RESULTS: The mean score of the pregnant women from the Prenatal Attachment Inventory was 62.44 (21-84), and the mean score of the Wijma Birth Expectation/Experience Scale/Version A was found to be 59.45 (0-165). It was concluded that 47.2% of the pregnant women had low, 38.7% had moderate, and 14.1% had high levels of fear of birth. It was determined that there was a negative and weakly significant relationship between Prenatal Attachment Inventory and Wijma Birth Expectation/Experience Scale/Version A scores of pregnant women (r=-0.11 and p=0.23).CONCLUSION: In our study, it was determined that as the fear of birth increased, prenatal attachment levels decreased. Initiating and maintaining a healthy mother-infant bond is important for reducing fear of birth.Öğe Mastalgia and associated factors: a cross-sectional study(Kare Publ, 2017) Kocoglu, Deniz; Kursun, Serife; Akin, Belgin; Altuntug, KamileObjectives: Mastalgia is a common and painful experience among women. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of breast pain, characteristics of the pain, and factors associated with breast pain, particularly those that can be changed. Methods: This cross-sectional study comprised women aged from 18 to 65 years. In total, 752 women were included. Risk factors for breast pain were determined using logistic regression analysis with the entry model, and the risk factors for periodic and non-periodic breast pain were assessed using logistic regression analysis with the backward model. Results: Results revealed that the following were significant risk factors: age between 35 and 50 years (OR, 1.614; CI, 11102347), university graduate (OR, 3.207; CI, 1.874-5.490), BMI of >30 (OR, 2.068; CI, 1.163-3.674), excessive use of salt (OR, 1,687; CI, 1.075-2.647), weight gain in the last 5 years (OR, 1.411; CI, 1018-1955), use of a small bra (OR, 3.260; CI, 2204-4821), and use of a large bra (OR, 1.896; CI, 1276-2817). Conclusion: Weight control, restriction of salt intake, and selection of a suitable brassiere are important for preventing and managing mastalgia.Öğe Relationship between birth memories and recall and perception of traumatic birth in women in the postpartum one-year period and affecting factors(Springer, 2023) Altuntug, Kamile; Kiyak, Sibel; Ege, EmelThis study examines the relationship between birth memory and recall and the perception of traumatic birth in women who were a postpartum one-year period and the affecting factors. This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 285 participants in the pediatric department of a state university medical school. Data were collected using a participant information form, Birth Memories and Recall Questionnaire, and Perception of Traumatic Childbirth Scale. In the study, it was determined that the women had a moderate level of birth memories and recall, and the rate of those with a high and very high perception of traumatic childbirth was 45.9%. According to path analysis, Birth Memories and Recall Questionnaire score and educational status (primary secondary school) have a positive and significant effect on the perception of traumatic birth. The perception of traumatic birth was a predictor that explained 17.3% of birth memories and recall. Nearly half of the study participants perceived the experience of giving birth as traumatic, and birth memories and recall were at a moderate level. Improving women's perception of education and traumatic birth will contribute to positive birth memories and to create positive emotions when they remember their birth.Öğe Sleep Problems of Hospitalized Women in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic(Galenos Publ House, 2022) Yazar, Merve; Altuntug, KamileObjective: This study was conducted to determine the sleep problems of hospitalized women in the physical therapy and rehabilitation department. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive study carried out among 169 women from 45-60 age groups, who were hospitalized in the physical therapy and rehabilitation clinic of a university hospital in Konya for at least 2 days, did not use a hormone replacement therapy, did not undergo a surgical menopause, did not use a sedative drug, cooperated, and consented to be included in the study. Results: The mean age of the patients 54.6 +/- 4.5 years. The mean score of the factors affecting the sleep pattern form was 81.5 +/- 12.72. It was found that there was a difference between the scale score of the factors affecting the duration of the hospitalization, having stress, history of psychiatric illness, daytime sleep and sleep patterns (p<0.05). It was revealed that there was no difference between the scale score of a working status of the women, income level, family type, place of residence, smoking, coffee consumption, tea drinking, regular exercise, permanently used medicine, medication, having a health problem in the last four weeks, and factors affecting the sleep patterns (p>0.05). Conclusion: As a result of the study, it was determined that more than half of the women had a change in their sleeping habits after they were hospitalized, and did not sleep at the same time at night; noise, pain, and medical devices attached to the body affected their sleep patterns.Öğe Traditional Practices of Mothers in the Postpartum Period: Evidence from Turkey(Womens Health & Action Research Centre, 2018) Altuntug, Kamile; Anik, Yesim; Ege, EmelIn various cultures, the postpartum period is a sensitive time and various traditional practices are applied to protect the health of the mother and the baby. The aim of this study was to determine traditional practices of mother care in the postpartum period in Konya City of Turkey. The research was a descriptive, cross-sectional study carried out among 291 women at the first 8 weeks of postpartum period who visited to family health centers from June 1 to December 1, 2015. The data were collected using questionnaires. Statistical analysis of the data was done with SSPS version 22.0. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Based on the results, 84.5% of women applied a traditional mother care practice during the postpartum period. The most popular, were practices for increasing of breast milk (97.9%), preventing incubus albasmasi (81.8%), getting rid of incubus (74.9%), and preventing postpartum bleeding (14.1%).The findings of the study show that traditional practices towards mother care in the period after birth are common. In order to provide better health services, it is important for health professionals to understand the traditional beliefs and practices of the individuals, families, and society that they serve.Öğe THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE METHODS IN REDUCING MENOPAUSAL COMPLAINTS IN TURKEY(African Networks Ethnomedicines, 2014) Ege, Emel; Kal, Halime Esra; Altuntug, KamileBackground: Millions of women experience menopause every year, therefore the aim of this study is to determine the rates of application of alternative methods applied by women in order to reduce their complaints caused by menopause and alternative application methods. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out on 246 women in their menopausal period. The data was obtained by the researcher through face to face interviews during the home visits. During the collection of data, a questionnaire form by the researcher that was developed in accordance with the literature information was applied. Results: 37.4% of women were determined to use alternative methods to reduce their menopausal symptoms. In the consequence of statistical analysis, a significant relation was found between the menopausal complaints such as hot flashes, night sweats and sleeping problem and the use of alternative methods in order to reduce their menopausal complaints (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was determined that the women at their menopausal ages experienced vasomotor complaints and sleeping problems and they used alternative methods to reduce those problems.Öğe The Views of Students on Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Course(Springer, 2017) Aygor, Hamide; Altuntug, Kamile; Ege, EmelTraining the young on sexual and reproductive health issues is important in the prevention of risky sexual behaviors. Designed as descriptive, the present study was performed to determine the views of students attending sexual health/reproductive health classes as elective courses. Composed of 124 students, all participants constituted the sampling group. The data were collected by a questionnaire. In analysis, percentage and mean values were used. Students' mean age was 20.45 +/- 1.08. Of all students, 87.9% were defined sexual health as healthy sexuality (n = 109). Students were detected to receive information on sexual/reproductive health issues at most from family/friends (38.7%) and secondly from the Internet (25.0%); however, the rate of getting information from health care providers was found very low (12.1%). Students stated that sexual health/reproductive health classes should primarily be given in the form of case presentation (96.0%) and interactive methods (70.2%), while 60.5% reported the lesson should be taught as compulsory, and 94.4% stated the training should be included to the curricula of all faculties in the university. We determined that students' sources of information on sexual/reproductive health issues were insufficient. Based on these findings, sexual health/reproductive health classes should be included to the curricula in all departments.