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Background: Social media, which is also used as a form of social support, is widely accepted in part due to its availability, ease of access and social acceptability of resources at any time of the day. In this context, it is aimed to examine the use of social media and its effects on women's contraception methods in this study. Materials and Methods: The study is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The data were collected by using a questionnaire prepared by the researchers questioning the socio-demographic, obstetric, gynecological characteristics and contraception histories of the women, and a personal information form for the use of social media to obtain information about contraception. Number and percentage distribution, mean and standard deviation were used in the analysis of the data. Results: It was determined that the mean age of the women was 34.93±7.41 (range: 18-48), 67.0% of them were associate degree / undergraduate / graduate degrees and 26.4% of them worked in a job that generates income. It was determined that all of the women in this study used more than one social media account, 74.3% of them confirmed the accuracy of the information obtained from social media with a health professional, and the most sought-after information about contraception methods was aimed at increasing general knowledge. Conclusions: It was concluded that the women in this study widely use social media as a source of information. Important contributions can be made to women's health by examining social media content and sharing accurate information by health professionals so that women can access reliable information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: It is aimed to examine women's anxiety levels and stress coping techniques. Material-Method: The study was conducted with a mixed method (using quantitative and qualitative methods together) between February-December 2018, Family Health Centers numbered 1, 11, 12, 14, 22 in Aydın city center. In the quantitative part of the study, 120 women who were determined by random sampling method participated. The qualitative part was carried out with the participation of 21 women who were determined by purposeful sampling method. In the study, the data were collected with an information form introducing women, State-Trait Anxiety Scale, and semi-structured interview form. Qualitative data were used with content analysis method, and descriptive statistics were used in quantitative data analysis. Results: The average age of the women was 37.57±10.91, educational situations; university (43.3%) and high school (30.8%) graduates. In the quantitative part of the study, women; trait anxiety levels were found to be high (58.3%) and mild (18.3%). The statements of women during the in-depth interview the results of the data obtained, it is presented under the subthemes of receiving treatment, sharing, alienation, crying, developing positive thinking and physical activity. Conclusion: The results of this study were determined that the majority of women experienced various levels of state and trait anxiety, used multiple different methods of coping, and generally stated that they found themselves successful. It can contribute to the protection of women's health by supporting women to find and use personal techniques that they can benefit from in coping with anxiety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]