articles by Nilüfer TUĞUT
The aim of research is to determine the attitudes of academicians towards social gender role and ... more The aim of research is to determine the attitudes of academicians towards social gender role and the factors affecting it. The research was carried out in a state university of a city in Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. As the number of population is known in the sample of the research, 320 participants were included in the study. The data of the research was collected by using Personal Information Form and Gender-Roles Attitude scale (GRAS). The data was analyzed with SPSS 22 program. While %74.3 of Academic Staff state that men and women do not have equal rights in Turkish society, % 67.1 suggest this inequality is caused by biological features and %60.9 note that they have experienced social gender discrimination. Total average scores of GRAS of male academicians have been found out to be statistically significantly higher than those of female academicians (p<0.05). There is also statistically significant difference between the subscales of egalitarian gender, female gender and gender in marriage by the educational status of academicians’ parents (p<0.05). When it comes to the subscales and total average scores by the age and family type of academicians, there is no statistically significant difference (p>0.05). It has been revealed that the academicians in the research have a general attitude of traditional social gender role. A crucial number of them do not have knowledge about the term of social gender, and more than half state that this is because of biological features while one-fourths point the reason as illiteracy. The academicians who have not experienced social gender discrimination have an egalitarian perspective than those who have. Male academicians can be said to have more egalitarian attitude towards social gender role than female ones.
Papers by Nilüfer TUĞUT
Japan Journal of Nursing Science, Jun 24, 2014
Aim: The objective of this study was to translate the Maternal Antenatal Attachment Scale (MAAS) ... more Aim: The objective of this study was to translate the Maternal Antenatal Attachment Scale (MAAS) into Turkish, to adapt it to Turkish cultural conditions, and to determine its validity and reliability. Methods: This study was conducted in a state hospital in the Central Anatolia Region, Sivas, Turkey. A total of 190 pregnant women were included in the study. Data was collected by MAAS. The validity of language, content, and construct were examined to evaluate the validity of the MAAS. Cronbach's alpha was used to assess internal consistency reliability. Results: The consistency of specialist opinion on the scale, translated into Turkish and back-translated, was determined (Kendall W = 0.11; P > 0.05). The factor loadings resulting from the factor analysis directed at the construct validity of the scale were in the 0.33-0.71 range, and the items were grouped under two factors. Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient overall for the entire scale was 0.79; it was calculated as being 0.76 for the first sub-dimension (11 items) and 0.65 for the second sub-dimension (eight items). Conclusion: The Turkish version of the MAAS is a valid and reliable tool for the evaluation of the maternal-fetal attachment level in the antenatal period
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Aug 1, 2017
Era's journal of medical research, Jun 1, 2022
This study is a descriptive study conducted to determine women's views on sexuality in the postpa... more This study is a descriptive study conducted to determine women's views on sexuality in the postpartum period. This study was conducted in the postpartum clinic of a state hospital in a city in Turkey. The study sample included 355 women with 95% confidence and 5% margin of error. The data was collected through questionnaire which were conducted face to face interviews. Chi-square test was used in statistical analysis. The average age of participant women is 26.31 (SD=5.54). The 51.3% of women agreed that "it is a sin to have sexual intercourse within 40 days following the childbirth". There is no significant difference between primipara and multipara women in the sense of agreement frequency of this statement (p>0.05). On the other hand, the 46.8% of women agreed with the statement that "Resuming sexual intercourses after birth would be difficult" and 46.5% agreed "Sexual intercourse after birth would be painful". There was a statistically significant difference in the acceptance rate of these statements between multiparous and primiparous women (p<0.05). According to these results, it is recommended to address the issue of postpartum sexuality within the scope of both prenatal and postnatal care services.
Era's journal of medical research, Jun 1, 2023
Journal of Health Literacy, Sep 1, 2021
Background and Objective: Pregnancy is an important period for women. Pregnant women's health lit... more Background and Objective: Pregnancy is an important period for women. Pregnant women's health literacy level usually increases during pregnancy and they gain a positive perception of health because they try to benefit from health services, and they are most willing to learn health-related information. Objective: The aim of this stud0y is to examine the level of health literacy and health perception of pregnant women. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 109 pregnant women who referred to the family health center in Suşehri, a district of Sivas, a province in the eastern part of the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, from February 2018 to February 2019. Pregnant Women Information Form, Health Literacy Survey, and Health Perception Scale were used to collect the data. Data were analyzed by the frequency test, t-test, One Way ANOVA, and correlation analysis. Results: In the study, the mean scores of health literacy and health perception in participants were 89.86 ± 15.01 and 45.49 ± 9.53 respectively. The analysis of the health literacy and health perception of the pregnant women in terms of their education status demonstrated that mean scores of the health literacy and health perception were significantly (P<0.05) increased with increasing education level of pregnant women. In this study, the participants had the highest level of literacy that had higher perception from their health, intended pregnancy, the interval between two pregnancies (months ≥ 24), and they used the modern family planning method after delivery. Conclusion: The results obtained in the study demonstrated that the level of health perception and health literacy were sufficient in pregnant women, and education, intended pregnancy, and perception of pregnancy can affect level of health perception and health literacy. Therefore, women' health literacy levels should be determined and improved during preconception care.
Turkish studies, 2019
The present study was conducted to determine health professionals' (physicians, nurses, midwives)... more The present study was conducted to determine health professionals' (physicians, nurses, midwives) knowledge levels of the signs and risk factors of child abuse and neglect. The study is a descriptive study. The study was conducted at Family Health Centers in Sivas. There are 26 Family Health Centers in the city center. Because it was targeted to include all the population, the sample size was not calculated (N:178). The study data were collected with the Personal *
Sexuality and Disability, Aug 28, 2011
Sexuality and Disability, May 24, 2013
ABSTRACT The quality of sexual life is based on a physical, relational, and emotional assessment ... more ABSTRACT The quality of sexual life is based on a physical, relational, and emotional assessment of an individual. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between sexual quality of life, happiness, and satisfaction with life. The research comprised of 204 women, aged between 18 and 63. The average age of participants was 31.98. In this study, the sexual quality of life questionnaire-female, Oxford happiness questionnaire-short form, and satisfaction with life scale were used as data collection tools. The findings indicated that the sexual quality of life in women has a positive relationship with happiness and satisfaction with life. Therefore, sexual quality of life is a significant predictor of happiness and satisfaction with life. It also explains 19 % of the variance concerning happiness and 25 % of the variance regarding satisfaction with life. As a result, the findings obtained from the present study show that the sexual quality of life in women is important in relation to happiness and satisfaction with life.
DergiPark (Istanbul University), Aug 1, 2017
Hasta bakımında kullanılan terapötik mizah hem hasta hem de hemşire açısından faydalı bir uygulam... more Hasta bakımında kullanılan terapötik mizah hem hasta hem de hemşire açısından faydalı bir uygulamadır. Amaç: Araştırma, hemşirelerin terapötik mizah kullanma durumları ve problem çözme becerileri arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek amacıyla kesitsel olarak yapıldı. Yöntem: Araştırmanın uygulaması Sivas ilindeki bir üniversite ve devlet hastanesinde gerçekleştirildi. Araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 163 hemşire çalışmaya dahil edildi. Veriler, Kişisel Bilgi Formu, M izah Tarzlar Ölçeği ve Problem Çözme Envanteri ile toplandı. Değerlendirmede veriler frekans dağılımı, ortalama, standart sapma olarak gösterildi ve Pearson korelasyon testi uygulandı.
DergiPark (Istanbul University), Sep 17, 2013
Bu araştırma, öğrenci hemşirelere yönelik geliştirilen Cinselliği Değerlendirme Becerisi Geliştir... more Bu araştırma, öğrenci hemşirelere yönelik geliştirilen Cinselliği Değerlendirme Becerisi Geliştirme Programı'nın değerlendirilmesinde kullanılmak üzere hazırlanan Cinselliği Değerlendirme Bilgi Testi (CDBT)'nin geçerlik ve güvenirliğini belirmek amacıyla yaılmıştır. Yöntem: Metodolojik olarak yapılan bu çalışmada. öğrenci hemşirelerin cinselliği değerlendirme bilgisini ölçmeye yönelik toplam 51 sorudan oluşan çoktan seçmeli (beş seçenekli) test hazırlanmıştır. Testin kapsam geçerliliği uzman görüşü doğrultusunda yapılmıştır. Uzmanların önerileri doğrultusunda bilgi testinde gerekli düzeltmeler yapılmış ve test Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Bölümü son sınıf öğrencilerine (n=90) uygulanmıştır. Veriler SPSS 14 paket programında değerlendirilmiştir. İstatistiksel analizde madde güçlük ve madde ayırt edicilik değerleri hesaplanmıştır. Bilgi testinde yer alan soruların iç tutarlılığını belirlemek için Cronbach alfa güvenilirliği hesaplanmıştır. Bulgular: Yapılan analizler doğrultusunda işlemeyen sorular çıkarılmış ya da soru üzerinde gerekli düzenlemeler yapılmış ve 32 sorudan oluşan testin son hali elde edilmiştir. Güvenilirlik katsayısı 0.76 olarak bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Bu araştırmadan elde edilen sonuçlar, Cinselliği Değerlendirme Bilgi Testi'nin öğrenci hemşirelerin cinselliği değerlendirme bilgisini ölçmede geçerli ve güvenilir olduğunu göstermektedir.
Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi sağlık bilimleri enstitüsü dergisi, Aug 30, 2021
Özet: Modern sağlık anlayışının bireylere yüklediği sağlık sorumluluğu beraberinde, herkesin yete... more Özet: Modern sağlık anlayışının bireylere yüklediği sağlık sorumluluğu beraberinde, herkesin yeterli düzeyde sağlık konusunda bilgi düzeyine, farkındalığa ve doğru tutum ve davranış geliştirme yetisine sahip olmasını gerektirir. Bu nedenle günümüzde sağlık okuryazarlığı kavramı önem kazanmaya başlamıştır. Gelecek yıllarda sağlık ekibinin bir üyesi olarak hizmet vermeleri beklenen hemşirelik öğrencilerinin, sağlık okuryazarlık düzeylerinin ve sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışlarının belirlenmesi önemlidir. Bu çalışmayla hemşirelik öğrencilerinin sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeyleri ile sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışları arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada kesitsel araştırma modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın evrenini Sivas ilinde bir üniversitenin Sağlık Yüksekokulu'nda öğrenim gören 670 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Araştırmada örneklem hesabına gidilmemiş, araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden ve anket formlarını tam dolduran tüm öğrenciler (381) araştırmaya dahil edilmiştir. Çalışmanın verileri Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Ölçeği ve Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları Ölçeği-II kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde sayı-yüzdelik dağılım, Independent Sample T Test, ANOVA ve pearson korelasyon testleri kullanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin sağlık okuryazarlığı puan ortalamaları yüksek (107.3±15.1), sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışları puan ortalamaları orta düzeyde (141.3±23.3) bulunmuştur. Birinci ve dördüncü sınıflar arasında sağlık okuryazarlığı ve sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışlarında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark olduğu saptanmıştır (p˂0.05). Ayrıca sağlık okuryazarlığı ile cinsiyet, sağlık güvencesi, ekonomik durum, not ortalaması, sigara kullanma durumu arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark olduğu belirlenmiştir (p˂0.05). Diğer taraftan sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışlarının sınıf dışında hiçbir sosyo-demografik parametre ile anlamlı bir ilişkisi tespit edilmemiştir. Öğrencilerin aldıkları hemşirelik eğitimi ile sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyinin arttığı ve beraberinde sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışlarının (r:0.238) geliştiği söylenebilir.
Bu arastirmanin amaci Stulhofera ve arkadaslari tarafindan gelistirilen The New Sexual Satisfacti... more Bu arastirmanin amaci Stulhofera ve arkadaslari tarafindan gelistirilen The New Sexual Satisfaction Scale (NSSS) [Yeni Cinsel Doyum (YCDO)] olcegin Turkce formunun psikometrik ozelliklerinin incelenmesidir. Arastirmaya 400 (200 kadin/200 erkek) kisi katilmistir. Dogrulayici faktor analizi sonuclarina gore YCDO olceginin iyi duzeyde uyum indekslerine sahip oldugu gorulmustur. Ic tutarlik katsayisinin kadinlarda .94, erkeklerde .95 olarak hesaplandigi olcekte, madde-toplam korelasyonlarinin yeterli duzeyde temsil gucune sahip oldugu gozlenmistir. Bu sonuclara gore Turkce YCDO Turk kadinlarinda ve erkeklerinde cinsel doyumu degerlendirmede gecerli ve guvenilir bir olcum araci oldugu soylenebilir.
Sexuality and Disability, Jul 22, 2015
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of using intraoral prosthesis on women's... more The objective of this study was to determine the effects of using intraoral prosthesis on women's body image and sexual quality of life. This study was performed as a crosssectional study. The study sample included 60 women who presented to a prosthodontics department in Turkey. The study data were collected with the Personal Information Form, The Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ) and Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F). After filling in the forms, they were examined by a dentist. Prostheses were made in approximately 15 days and placed (inserted) into the patient's mouth. The SQLQ-F and MBSRQ were readministered to the women 6 months after they started with their prostheses. The participants' sexual quality of life changed for the better after they used fixed or removable prostheses. While perceived body image of the participants using fixed prostheses changed positively, there was no change in the body image perception of the participants using removable prostheses. The mean scores obtained from the Appearance Evaluation and the Body-Areas Satisfaction subscales by the participants using fixed and removable prostheses at baseline significantly increased at the sixth-month follow-up.
Sexuality and Disability, Aug 23, 2016
This descriptive study was conducted to investigate nursing students’ perspectives towards people... more This descriptive study was conducted to investigate nursing students’ perspectives towards people with disabilities. Final-year nursing students studying in the nursing department of four state universities located in different provinces in the central Anatolia region of Turkey comprised the target population of the present study (N = 413). Of all the students, 255 gave their verbal consent to participate in the study. The study data were collected with the Personal Information Form and the Attitudes towards Sexuality of People with Disabilities Questionnaire. According to the evaluation of the perspectives of the participating students regarding sexuality of people with mental and/or physical disabilities, the items they did not agree with and the percentages of these students were as follows: “Sexuality is not important for people with mental disabilities” (79.6 %), “Sexuality is not important for people with physical disabilities” (79.6 %), “People with mental disabilities should not marry” (60.8 %), “People with physical disabilities should not marry” (79.2 %),”People with mental disabilities are not ideal sexual partners” (46.7 %) and “People with physical disabilities are not ideal sexual partners” (72.5 %). On the other hand, the items they agreed with and the percentages of these students were as follows: “People with mental disabilities are vulnerable to sexual abuse” (62.4 %) and “People with physical disabilities are vulnerable to sexual abuse” (46.7 %). The nursing students’ perspective of sexuality of people with mental and/or physical disabilities is quite positive, but they feel that their knowledge and practical experience is inadequate. Moreover, they have some difficulties such as inadequate knowledge, discomfort and lack of experience in the assessment of sexuality in dealing with the sexuality of these individuals.
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Jan 31, 2023
This study was conducted to find out the relationship between married women's exposure to spousal... more This study was conducted to find out the relationship between married women's exposure to spousal violence and their attitudes and behaviours towards family planning. The cross-sectional descriptive research design was conducted at four different Family Health Centers in a district in Central Anatolia in Turkey. The sample of the study consisted of 333 married women aged between 18-49. The research data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Screening Form for Violence against Women and the Attitude Scale for Family Planning. It was found that 58.9% of women used a Family Planning(FP) method, 80.1% of the women who used family planning method preferred modern and 19.9% preferred traditional methods. The modern FP methods used by women are, respectively, 27.1% condoms, 23% pill, and 17.3% intrauterin device(IUD). The attitude score of the women benefitting from family planning was higher than those who did not use any FP method (p<0.05). 35.7% of women were exposed to spousal violence and 11.4% had the risk of experiencing violence. It was found that 18.3% of women were subjected to verbal, 12.6% economic, 10.5% physical, and 7.5% sexual violence by their partners. The attitude score of women exposed to spousal violence towards family planning was lower than those who were not exposed to violence (p<0.05). It was found that most of the women had positive attitudes towards family planning but their behaviour was not desirable, about one-third of the women were exposed to violence, and those who were exposed to violence had negative attitudes to family planning.
Sexuality and Disability, 2020
The present study was conducted to determine the relationship between the sexual quality of life ... more The present study was conducted to determine the relationship between the sexual quality of life of mothers giving care to their children with disabilities and their general health status and depression. The sample of this descriptive study comprised 100 mothers giving care to their children. Of the children with disabilities, 52% had hearing impairment, 35% had physical impairment, 13% had mental impairment. The mothers giving care to their children with disabilities were at risk for mental health, suffered mild depression symptoms, and did not have a good sexual quality of life. The differences between the mean scores the participants obtained from the General Health Questionnaire-28, Beck Depression Inventory and Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQOL-F) Questionnaire in terms of their socio-demographic and disability characteristics were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). As the mental health risk of the mothers who cared for a person with a disability increased, so did their being at risk for depression, which negatively affected the quality of their sexual life.
Cumhuriyet medical journal, Jun 11, 2010
Ozet Amac. Calisma Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female [Cinsel Yasam Kalitesi Olcegi-Kadi... more Ozet Amac. Calisma Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female [Cinsel Yasam Kalitesi Olcegi-Kadin (CYKO-K)] olceginin Turkiye’deki gecerlik ve guvenilirligini test etmek amaciyla metadolojik olarak gerceklestirildi. Yontem. Arastirma cesitli nedenlerle iki ayri saglik ocagina basvuran, evli, okur-yazar olan ve arastirmaya katilmayi kabul eden 180 kadin ile yapildi. Veriler kisisel bilgi formu ve CYKO-K kullanarak toplandi. CYKO-K gecerliligine yonelik olarak dil / icerik gecerliligi ve yapi gecerliligi incelendi. Icerik gecerliligine yonelik olarak konu alaninda uzman kisilerden gorus alindi, yapi gecerliligine yonelik faktor analizi yapildi. Olcegin guvenirligine yonelik olarak ic tutarlilik, madde toplam puan iliskileri ve iki yari test guvenilirligi incelendi. Bulgular. Yas ortalamasi 33,6±10,4 olan kadinlarin, %44,4’u ilkokul mezunu olup, %77,8’i cekirdek ailede yasamaktadir Olcegin madde toplam puan guvenirlik katsayisi r=0,32-0,67 arasinda degistigi ve ic tutarlilik icin Cronbach α katsayisinin 0.83 oldugu bulundu. Olcegin iki yari test guvenilirlik katsayisini hesaplamak amaciyla yapilan Spearman-Brown, Guttman split-half ve Cronbach α guvenirlik katsayilari yeterli duzeyde bulundu. Sonuc. Turkce CYKO-K’nin Turk kadinlarinda cinsel yasam kalitesini degerlendirmede gecerli ve guvenilir bir olcum araci oldugu soylenebilir. Anahtar sozcukler: Kadin, cinsellik, yasam kalitesi, gecerlik, guvenirlik Abstract Aim. The research was performed methodically to test the validity and reliability of Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F) scale in Turkey. Method. The research was conducted with 180 married literate women who applied to two separate health care centers due to various reasons and who agreed to participate to the research. The data were collected by personal information form and SQLQ-F Regarding the SQLQ-F validity, language / content validity and structure validity was examined. Regarding the content validity, opinions of experts were taken and factor analysis for structure validity was made. Regarding the scale validity, internal consistency, relationship of dimension scores, and two half test reliability was examined. Result. The age of the participants was 33.6±10.4. Of the women, 44.4% of the women was graduated from primary school, and 77.8% live in immediate family. Total point reliability coefficient of the scale was found to be r = 0.32-0.67 and for internal consistency, Cronbach was found to be α=0.83. Spearman-Brown, Guttman split-half ve Cronbach α reliability coefficients which were applied to calculate the two half test reliability coefficient of the scale were found to be sufficient. Conclusion. SQLQ-F in Turkish can be considered as a valid and reliable scale to evaluate the sexual life quality of Turkish women. Key words: Women, sexuality, quality of life, validity, reliability
Journal of sex & marital therapy, Jan 22, 2016
This study was aimed at determining the quality of sexual life and changes occurring in the sexua... more This study was aimed at determining the quality of sexual life and changes occurring in the sexual life of women with high-risk pregnancy. The study was carried out at the obstetric clinic of a hospital in a province located in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. The population of this cross-sectional study comprised 112 women diagnosed with high-risk pregnancy. When the period during which the women had a diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy was compared to the period during which they did not have such a diagnosis, it was determined that more than half of the women experienced adverse changes in their sexual lives. Also high-risk pregnancies involved such complaints as sexual dissatisfaction, sexual self-dislike, and feelings of pain during sexual intercourse.
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