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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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    COVID-19 Related Trauma, Stress and Depression in Pregnant Women
    (Mardin Artuklu University, 2023) Güner, Özlem; Öztürk, Rusen; Kavlak, Oya
    Introduction: Pregnancy, a particular time for women, has been marred by fear, anxiety, and uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this global pandemic, literature highlighted the importance of psychological effects on people, especially in a vulnerable population. This study was conducted to investigate the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on traumatic anxiety, depression, and stress in pregnant women.Methods: This was a cross-sectional and descriptive study, and 360 pregnant women were analyzed between September 2020 and February 2021. The collected data were evaluated by the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) and the Depression Anxiety Stress (DASS-21) scale.Results: This study found that the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and stress in pregnant during the pandemic was 64.8%, 59.9%, and 43.2%, respectively. The depression and anxiety levels and IES-R score of pregnant women were moderate.Conclusion: Therefore, steps must be taken to enhance the mental strength of pregnant by developing the necessary and suitable consultation strategies during the pandemic.
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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.