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• Prenatal testing induces elevated anxiety levels among high-risk pregnant women. • The utilization of virtual reality and music during non-stress tests alleviates anxiety and enhances satisfaction among high-risk pregnant women undergoing the procedure. • Virtual reality intervention resulted in a reduction in the duration of reactive non-stress tests. Prenatal tests cause high-risk pregnant women to experience high anxiety levels. This paper investigated the effect of Virtual Reality (VR) and music on anxiety, non-stress test parameters, and satisfaction of high-risk pregnant women undergoing non-stress tests (NSTs). This was a randomized controlled trial. The sample consisted of 102 participants randomized into three groups (VR = 34, music = 34, and control = 34). Maternal anxiety was assessed using the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-S (STAI-S) before and after NSTs. Satisfaction was evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) after NSTs. NST parameters were evaluated after NSTs. The findings were reported based on the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT). The VR and music groups had significantly lower mean posttest STAI-S scores than the control group (p <.05). There was no significant difference in NST findings (reactive/nonreactive) between the groups (p >.05). The VR group had a significantly shorter reactive NST duration than the control group (p <.05). The VR and music groups had significantly higher mean VAS-satisfaction scores than the control group (p <.05) Virtual reality and music during NSTs help high-risk pregnant women experience less anxiety and satisfy them more with the procedure. We recommend that obstetric midwives and nurses use these low-cost, simple, and noninvasive methods to reduce anxiety in high-risk pregnant women during prenatal testing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) consists of psychiatric or somatic symptoms negatively affecting the daily life. PMS treatment can involve the use of complementary-alternative approaches. Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may treat PMS. This study aimed to investigate the effect of drinking HRW on the severity of premenstrual symptoms and the quality of life of women who suffer from PMS. Methods: This study is a randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomized into two groups (intervention group=33, control group=32) using the block randomization method. Participants were requested to consume 1500-2000 mL of HRW daily in the intervention group and drink water in the placebo group. Participants began drinking either HRW or placebo water from day 16 of their menstrual cycle until day 2 of the following cycle for three menstrual cycles. The research data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), and Short form of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL- BREF). Results: The intervention group had significantly lower mean scores than the control group in both the first and second follow-ups on the PMSS (P<0.05). In the first follow-up, the intervention group had significantly higher mean scores in the Physical Health and Psychological domains of the WHOQOL-BREF compared to the control group (P<0.05). Group × time interaction was significant for PMSS (F = 10.54, P<0.001). Group × time interaction was insignificant for WHOQOL- BREF (P>0.05). Conclusions: The consumption of HRW reduces the severity of premenstrual symptoms and improves individuals' quality of life in physical and psychological domains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: The aim of this research is to determine the effect of stoma self‐efficacy of people with stoma on their sexual function and satisfaction. Method: This descriptive research was carried out between November 2022 and May 2023. One hundred and forty people with stoma were included in the research. A descriptive information form, a visual analogue scale (VAS) for satisfaction with sexual life, the Stoma Self‐Efficacy Scale (Stoma SE) and the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) were used for the research. Results: According to the findings of the research, it was established that 90% of the participants had sexual dysfunction according to the ASEX. The average VAS satisfaction with sexual life score was 2.77 ± 3.19, the average Stoma SE Total score was 76.26 ± 19.63 and the average ASEX score was 21.62 ± 7.88. The VAS‐satisfaction with sexual life score of the participants had a positive relationship with the social self‐efficacy score and a negative relationship with the ASEX score. There was a negative relationship between the social self‐efficacy score and the ASEX score of the participants. It has been determined that the social self‐efficacy scores of the participants affect their ASEX and VAS‐satisfaction with sexual life scores. Conclusion: Development of care self‐efficacy is as critical as the development of social self‐efficacy for people with stoma. Development of social self‐efficacy by people with stoma can contribute to their sexual function and satisfaction with sexual life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the possibilities of maintaining genital hygiene and genital hygiene behaviors among women in reproductive age. Materials and methods: This descriptive study was conducted with 301 women admitted to the gynecology outpatient clinic of a university hospital between August and October 2022. The study data were collected using a descriptive information form and the Genital Hygiene Behavior Scale (GHBS). Results: Participants’ mean scores were found as 50.30±5.10 on the hygiene habits sub-dimension, 33.96±4.32 on the menstrual hygiene sub-dimension, 12.56±2.28 on the abnormal finding awareness sub-dimension, and 96.82±9.04 on the total GHBS. The mean GHBS scores of women who had primary education, lived in a large family, did not work in a paid job, had not received genital hygiene education, found their genital hygiene knowledge inadequate, had financial difficulties and felt embarrassed when purchasing genital hygiene products, had a fear of menstrual blood leakage, and experienced blood leakage accidents were lower (p<.05). While the most frequently used product for menstrual hygiene by 97.7% of women was sanitary pads, they also reported using washable pads (.7%), old clothes (.7%), washable period underwear (.3%), cotton (.3%), and toilet paper (.3%). It was determined that all of the women knew sanitary pads, 37.9% vaginal tampons, 27.2% washable pads, 26.2% washable period underwear, 15.3% menstrual cups, and 6% menstrual discs. Conclusion: In our study, although the mean scores of participants on genital hygiene behavior looked good, it was determined that the scores of some featured groups were low. In addition, it was determined that women did not have enough knowledge about sustainable hygienic products. Nurses and midwives should evaluate the genital hygiene behavior of the women for whom they provide care, and inform and provide them with counseling about deficient or faulty practices in terms of protecting and promoting their health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hysterosalpingography is a stressful procedure that causes pain and anxiety. Therefore, measures must be taken to reduce or eliminate the pain and anxiety associated with it. This paper investigated the effect of virtual reality (VR) during hysterosalpingography on pain, anxiety, fear, physiological parameters, and satisfaction. A randomized controlled trial design was used. Patients were randomized into two groups (VR group = 31, control group = 31). The study was conducted between April 26 and June 30, 2022. Anxiety was evaluated using the State Anxiety Inventory. Pain, fear, and satisfaction were evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation were followed up. There was a significant difference in the mean VAS scores during and 15 min after hysterosalpingography between the VR and control groups. There was no significant difference in the mean SAI scores between the groups. The VR group participants were significantly more satisfied with hysterosalpingography than the control group. There was no significant difference in physiological parameters just before, immediately after, and 15 min after hysterosalpingography between the groups. Virtual reality helps patients experience less pain and fear and makes them more satisfied with hysterosalpingography. However, it does not affect their anxiety and vital signs. Patients are highly satisfied with VR technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This randomized controlled study was conducted to determine the effect of the approach based on the Neuman Systems Model (NSM) on stress and coping in women receiving intrauterine insemination (IUI) treatment. The study participants consisted of 62 women. Data was collected using a personal information form, the COMPI Fertility Problem Stress Scale, and the COMPI Coping Strategy Scale. Women in the intervention group had lower stress levels in their personal and marital domain post-test median scores than those in the control group. Women in the intervention group also had lower active-avoidance coping method and higher meaning-based coping method post-test mean scores. The NSM-based approach is beneficial in decreasing stress and positively affects women to cope with stress. Both infertility and its treatments are stressful. Health care professionals have important responsibilities for reducing the stress of infertile women and strengthening infertile women's ability to cope. The NSM-based approach is considered to have positive effects on stress and the ability of women to cope who receive IUI treatments. In addition, IUI is a widely applied method which is used before switching to assisted reproductive techniques. If this treatment fails, the stress coping techniques learned during this treatment can be used in later treatment processes. We conducted this study to investigate the effects of the NSM-based approach on stress and coping strategies in women receiving IUI treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Amaç: Araştırma; hemşirelik öğrencilerinde, çelişik duygulu cinsiyetçiliğin menstrüal tutuma etkisini değerlendirmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipte olan bu araştırma 2017-2018 eğitim-öğretim yılında 289 hemşirelik öğrencisi ile yürütülmüştür. Veri toplama aracı olarak öğrencilerin sosyo-demografik özelliklerini, menstrüasyon ile ilgili durumlarını belirleyici araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen soru formu, "Çelişik Duygulu Cinsiyetçilik Ölçeği (ÇDCÖ)" ve "Menstrüasyon Tutum Ölçeği (MTÖ)" kullanılmıştır. Veriler bilgisayar ortamında değerlendirilmiş ve tanımlayıcı veriler; sayı, yüzde, ortalama, standart sapma olarak sunulmuştur. ÇDCÖ ve MTÖ puanları arasında pearson korelasyon analizi yapılmıştır. İstatistiksel anlamlılık düzeyi olarak p<.05 kabul edilmiştir. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan öğrencilerin, yaş ortalaması 19.73±1.33 olup, %37.4'ü birinci sınıfa devam etmektedir. Çalışmaya katılan öğrencilerin ÇDCÖ toplam puan ortalaması 76.79±15.31, düşmanca cinsiyetçilik alt boyutu puan ortalaması 40.97±9.87, korumacı cinsiyetçilik alt boyutu puan ortalaması ise 35.81±8.76 olarak saptanmıştır. Öğrencilerin MTÖ toplam puan ortalamasının 86.86±10.31 olduğu görülmüştür. ÇDCÖ ile MTÖ puanları arasındaki ilişki incelendiğinde; ÇDCÖ toplam puanı ve alt boyutları ile MTÖ toplam puanları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir korelasyon bulunmamıştır (p>.05). ÇDCÖ ile MTÖ alt boyutları arasındaki ilişki incelendiğinde ise bazı alt boyutlar arasında ilişki olduğu saptanmıştır (p<.05). Sonuç: Çelişik duygulu cinsiyetçilik ile menstrüal tutum arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olmadığı belirlenmiştir. Öğrencilerin menstrüal tutumunu olumlu yönde geliştirmek ve sürdürmek için menstrüal tutumu etkileyebilecek faktörler araştırılmalıdır. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the effects of pregnant women's personality traits on the fear of childbirth (FOC). Design and methods: In total, 422 pregnant women who consulted an antenatal polyclinic at a hospital in Turkey were included in this descriptive cross‐sectional study. For data collection, a demographic questionnaire, the Quick Big Five Personality Test, and version A of the Wijma delivery expectancy questionnaire (W‐DEQ A) were used. Findings: It was determined that as the scores of two of the personality traits, ie, agreeableness and conscientiousness, increased, planned pregnancies increased. The W‐DEQ A median score was 61.5. The variables affecting the W‐DEQ A score included emotional stability, agreeableness, openness to experience, and conscientiousness. Practice implications: Determining the personality traits of pregnant women can contribute to helping individuals with personality traits related to the FOC during the antenatal period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Vaccination during pregnancy is important for both maternal and fetal/newborn health. The aim of this study was to examine the vaccination behaviors and levels of vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women. Methods: This descriptive study involved 518 pregnant women. Data were collected between March and May 2022, utilizing demographic information form and the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS). Results: The mean VHS score was found to be 31.92±4.68. The rate of vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women was determined to be 31.5%. The mean score for lack of confidence was 25.63±4.10, while the mean score for perceived risks was 6.29±1.50. Pregnant women who received information about vaccination during pregnancy from healthcare professionals had higher mean scores on the VHS, as well as on the lack of confidence and perceived risks sub-dimensions, compared to those who did not receive such information (p<.05). Of the pregnant women, 86.3% had received/were planning to receive tetanus vaccine, at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine had been received by 61.8% before pregnancy and by 11.8% during pregnancy, and 37.5% had received/were planning to receive hepatitis B vaccine. The vaccine hesitancy of pregnant women who had received the COVID-19 vaccine before pregnancy, as well as those who had received or were planning to receive the tetanus and hepatitis B vaccines during pregnancy, was lower compared to those who had not received these vaccines(p<.05). Conclusions: As the vaccine hesitancy of pregnant women increased, their vaccination decreased. Healthcare providers catering to pregnant individuals should assess and address hesitancy, ensuring timely vaccinations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]