Reproductive Health and Contraception

AIM: This study aimed to assess the lived experiences of adolescent pregnant young women, with a specific focus on the psychosocial aspect of adolescent pregnancy, using a phenomenological approach. DESIGN: Employing the phenomenological research method, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted between 3 Aug…

• ÇİÇEK EDİZ
• SEVDA UZUN

Purpose: To compare the effectiveness and safety of double-balloon catheter (DBC) alone or combined with oxytocin, dinoprostone, or misoprostol for labor induction in late- and post-term pregnancies with unfavorable cervices. Patients and Methods: This single-center retrospective cohort study included 1022 women with…

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PURPOSE: International recommendations on the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) advocate comprehensive assessment, risk stratification, and patient-centred education at first presentation; however, implementation within real-world Models of Care (MoCs) remains poorly understood. This study aimed to charact…

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the factors affecting the level of contraceptive knowledge among women of reproductive age.Material and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted online via Google Forms between January and March 2025. The study sample consisted of women aged 18–45…

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between perceived stress during pregnancy, ruminative responses, self-efficacy regarding vaginal birth and to test whether perceived stress during pregnancy mediates the relationship between self-efficacy regarding vaginal birth and ruminative responses. In this c…

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BACKGROUND: Menstrual poverty (MP) defines the lack of access to menstrual health management (MHM) due to financial barriers, and there are limited data regarding its effects on youth mental health. The purpose of this study was to assess MHM practices among adolescents, determine the prevalence of MP according to soc…

BACKGROUND: Attitudes toward induced abortion are shaped by sociocultural and religious factors, gender-related constructs, and prevailing health policies. This study aims to explore gender-based differences in attitudes toward abortion among Turkish college students and to examine associated factors, including religi…

Objective: This study aimed to assess the effect of family planning (FP) counseling provided to pregnant women who attended a family health center on their use of FP after pregnancy.Methods: The antenatal and postpartum records of 219 of 225 women registered at a family health centre in Kastamonu between 2017 and 2022…

Background Academic life can place a significant psychosocial burden on staff due to heavy workloads, high performance expectations and constant pressure to be productive. Furthermore, the specific needs of female academics related to menstruation and the experiences they undergo during this period present additional…

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare menstrual pain levels, attitudes toward menstruation, health literacy, and physical activity levels among women from different generations. Methods: This cross-sectional and comparative study included a total of 1,220 women aged between 18 and 55 years. Participants were…