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    Ameliorative effect of edible Halopteris scoparia against cadmium-induced reproductive toxicity in male mice: A biochemical and histopathologic study
    (Wiley, 2020) Guner, Ozlem; Guner, Adem; Yavasoglu, Altug; Karabay Yavasoglu, Nefise Ulku; Kavlak, Oya
    Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal affecting the reproductive system. Halopteris scoparia (brown algae) is generally consumed as a salad in the Far East countries. This study was conducted to compare and determine the possible protective effects of H. scoparia and vitamin E and C combination (VEC) against cadmium chloride (CdCl2)-induced reproductive toxicity. A total of 36 male mice were equally divided into as control, CdCl2 (2 mg/kg), CdCl2 + H. scoparia (900 mg/kg), CdCl2 + VEC (200 mg/kg), H. scoparia alone and VEC alone groups. Blood and testis samples were taken for biochemical, histochemical and immunohistochemical analyses. H. scoparia was also examined for antioxidant activity (by DPPH assay) and mineral/trace element content (by ICP-MS method). CdCl2 exposure caused a significant deterioration in body weight, sperm parameters (count, motility, viability and morphology) (p < .001), histopathology, immunoreactivity and testosterone levels. However, H. scoparia improved CdCl2-induced deterioration effects more successfully than VEC-treated group. The present study suggests that edible H. scoparia can be used as a natural protective agent against Cd-induced testicular damage by possibly enhancing essential element levels or increasing antioxidant defence system.
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    Comparing Psychosocial Health in Women with and without Risky Pregnancies: A Cross-Sectional Study
    (Erciyes Univ Sch Medicine, 2020) Ozturk, Rusen; Guner, Ozlem
    Objective: This study aims to compare women with risky pregnancy with women with non-risk pregnancies concerning pregnancy-related psychosocial adaptation. Materials and Methods: This research has a descriptive, comparative and cross-sectional single-centre study. The data were collected from 253 pregnant women who applied to and were followed-up in the gynecology and obstetrics clinic of a university hospital in Izmir, Turkey. The Demographic Information Form and the Pregnancy Psychosocial Health Assessment Scale were used for data collection. Results: Pregnant with-without risk of Psychosocial Health Assessment Questionnaire (PPHAS) total and subscale mean scores was compared and a statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups. The findings obtained in this study showed that the difference between PPHAS total and subscale mean rank total scores for risky and non-risky subjects was statistically significant (p<0.001). A statistically significant difference was found between the PPHAS score and the occupation, the place/region where the participant lived for the longest time, the family type, previous birth method, the frequency of pregnancy follow-up, the chronic disease presence, the pregnancy type (p<0.05). Conclusion: There was a significant difference between psychosocial health between risky pregnancies and non-risky pregnancy who participated in this study. The psychosocial health level of the non-risk group was higher and psychosocial health was lower in risky pregnancies.
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    Determining the relationship between anxiety levels, stress coping styles, and emotional eating of women in the COVID-19 pandemic
    (W B Saunders Co-Elsevier Inc, 2022) Guner, Ozlem; Aydin, Adeviye
    Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between women's anxiety levels and their style of coping with stress and emotional eating in the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study and data were collected using online surveys. The sample of the study consisted of 450 women between the ages of 18-65, who have no understanding and perception problems, and who are willing to participate in the study. The data were obtained using the Introductory Information Form, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, Stress Coping Styles Scale and Emotional Eating Scale. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: Increased emotional eating was increased helpless approach, submissive approach and Coronavirus anxiety increase while decreasing the self-confident approach. Increased Coronavirus anxiety was increased the total scores of helpless approach, submissive approach, disinhibition, guilt, and emotional eating increased while decreasing the scores of the self-confident approach and optimistic approach. BMI, weight change in pandemic, age, self-confident approach to coping with stress and helpless approach score explained emotional eating 30.8 %. Conclusion: Considering the emotional eating score average (11-20), women were emotional eating, and their Coronavirus anxiety score was below the average. In minimizing emotional eating in women, first of all, emotional eating awareness should be created, and it is recommended to increase their awareness of stress coping styles for the stress that causes this situation.
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    Health literacy as a predictor of cardiovascular disease risk factor knowledge level among women in Turkey: A community-based cross-sectional study
    (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2024) Yardimci Gurel, Tugba; Guner, Ozlem
    While more common in men globally, heart diseases also rank as the leading cause of death among women. This study aimed to examine the relationship between Turkish women's level of knowledge about cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and their health literacy. Data for this descriptive and cross-sectional study were collected online by using Health Literacy Scale and CVD risk factor knowledge level scale from October 2022, to May 2023. The study sample consisted of 409 women. It was found that the total score average of the women on the CVD risk factor knowledge level was 20.65 +/- 4.72 and the Health Literacy Scale was 107.06 +/- 16.01. There was a moderate, significantly positive correlation between CVD knowledge levels and health literacy (r = .548, P = .000). It was found that women with high health literacy also had increased knowledge levels. Furthermore, all health literacy dimensions of access to information (P < .001), understanding information (P < .001), appraisal/evaluation (P < .001), and implementation (P < .001) were detected as the predictors of CVD risk factor knowledge levels. Factors such as educational level and economic status significantly influenced scores on both scales (P < .05). The study's findings highlight the challenges encountered by women with low socioeconomic status in accessing accurate information. It may be recommended that nurses provide health education and consultancy services to these women on the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases. Also, public education programs should consider socioeconomic and educational levels, focusing on women who encounter difficulties accessing information.
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    Investigating Generation Differences in The Use of Family Planning Method: A Cross-Sectional Study
    (Dokuz Eylul Univ Inst Health Sciences, 2020) Ozturk, Rusen; Guner, Ozlem; Gumussoy, Sureyya; Kavlak, Oya
    Purpose: The study is aimed to investigate the use and reveal differences of family planning methods of X and Y generations by using social media. Methods: Research data was collected via social media through internet based survey software, including totally of 642 persons, who are in X and Y generations. In the collection of research data, was used the questionnaire about the socio-demographic characteristics and the use of 'Family Planning Method' for the individuals. Results: It was specified that 28.6% condom, and 21.4% tubal ligation of X generation, 63% condom and, 13.5% withdrawal of Y generation was used and there was a significant difference between the groups (p<0.001). Unwanted pregnancy status was found significant difference was found between the generations. Conclusions: As a result, there was no difference usage rates of family planning method between X and Y generations, but there were significant differences in the methods of modern and traditional methods used in both groups. Unwanted pregnancy experience is high in both groups, but this ratio is significantly higher in the X generations, and the approximately half of these pregnancies resulted to birth and curettage, these results show that there has been still a great need for unmet family planning.
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    Psychological and social impact and lifestyle changes among pregnant women of COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
    (W B Saunders Co-Elsevier Inc, 2022) Guner, Ozlem; Ozturk, Rusen
    Purpose: This study aimed to examine the challenges faced by pregnant women and their daily life activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, to assess the psychological impacts of the pandemic and their expectations to improve women's mental health, thereby increasing the awareness of healthcare professionals of the subject. Methods: The research was conducted with the participation of 30 pregnant women, who were selected by purposive sampling using the phenomenological approach, between 15 June 2020 and 15 August 2020. Telephone interviews were conducted with pregnant women due to social isolation measures during the Coronavirus pandemic. Results: In the study, the following four themes were determined: (a) measures taken against the pandemic, (b) problems regarding the antenatal period during the pandemic, (c) gestation period and change in social life, (d) psychological effects of the pandemic and methods for coping with them. Also, 14 sub-themes were determined regarding these themes. Conclusion: The results of the study revealed that the pandemic had multidimensional impacts on pregnant women, including their social life and physical health. Psychologically, it caused many negative emotional states, particularly concerns and fears. During the pandemic, healthcare professionals should be aware of the needs of pregnant women and plan protective and informative interventions for both their physiological and psychological health.
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    The development of pressure scale toward marriage and fertility in social structure
    (Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2023) Guner, Ozlem; Ozturk, Rusen
    In some cultures, giving birth and marriage adds value to women, while being single can cause women to be exposed to social and individual pressures. There are currently no instruments available in the literature for assessing how pressure women feel to be married and have children. This study aimed to develop the Marriage and Fertility Pressure Scale (PSMF) by measuring the marriage and fertility pressure on single women. The study contacted 360 single women via women's health and social groups on social networking sites. Cronbach's alpha values of the marriage pressure and fertility pressure were 0.94 and 0.82, respectively. The factor analysis of the marriage and fertility pressure subscales revealed a six-dimensional structure explaining 59.26 percent and 60.54 percent of the total variance, respectively. In conclusion, this study was important in developing a highly reliable and valid PSMF measurement tool to measure the pressure on women in terms of marriage and fertility. The widespread use of the scale in public health research will increase the sensitivity and awareness of the people about the pressure on single women. Moreover, this scale will contribute to the evaluation of the social and individual pressure differences in the research to be carried out on marriage and childbirth between societies.
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    The Turkish Version of the Infant Feeding Intention Instrument (IFI-T)
    (Erciyes Univ Sch Medicine, 2019) Guneri, Sezer Er; Muslu, Gonca Karayagiz; Guner, Ozlem
    Objective: The purpose of this research was to translate the Infant Feeding Intentions Scale (IFI) into Turkish, modify it according to the Turkish cultural state, and detect the reliability and validity of the translated version. Materials and Methods: The research data was collected in the pregnancy polyclinic from 128 healthy pregnant women at a university hospital. A personal information form and a Turkish version of the IFI scale (IFI-T) were used for data collection. Language equivalence, content validity, construct validity, and predictive validity were used in the validation research of the IFI-T Scale. In the reliability research, Cronbach's alpha coefficient, item analysis, split-test, and re-test methods were used. The t-test was used for the dependent groups to test the time invariance of the scale. Results: The consistency of specialist opinion on the scale, translated into Turkish and back-translated, was revealed (Kendall W=0.600; p>0.05). The factor loading values resulting from the factor analysis that was directed at the construct validity of the scale were between 0.69 and 0.89 and the items were collected under one factor. The scale total correlation value of all items was over 0.20. In the reliability research, the Cronbach's alpha value was 0.86. The test-retest and split-half test results also supported the reliability of the scales. Conclusion: We found that the IFI-T scale can be used as a valid and reliable tool for evaluating the infant feeding intention in pregnant women.