Nursing Education and Emotional Intelligence and Empathetic Tendency: A Cross-Sectional Study

This study was carried out to determine the effects of nursing education on the development of emotional intelligence and empathetic tendency in nursing students. Methods: The study was designed as a cross-sectional one, and the study population comprised 152 nursing students, The Emotional Intelligence Assessment and the Empathetic Tendency Scale were used as data collection tools. Data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).Results: Of  the students, 82.9 % were female. The means of Emotional Intelligence Assessment (141.7±22.9) and Empathetic Tendency Scores (68.5±8.1) were found as respectively. Conclusion: No statistically significant differences were observed between Emotional Intelligence Scores of the students by their year at school. However, a statistically significant difference was found between the students’ mean Empathetic Tendency Scores in terms of their year at school. Keywords: Nursing, nursing education, emotional intelligence, empathetic tendency DOI: 10.7176/JHMN/70-04 Publication date: January 31st 202

Factors affecting midwifery students' perceptions of spiritual care: A cross-sectional study of the Eastern Region of Turkey Affecting midwifery students' perceptions of spiritual care

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the factors affecting midwifery students' perceptions of spiritual care in a particular region. Material and Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study included 179 midwifery students. The tools used for data collection were the personal information form and the Turkish version of the Spiritual Care-Giving Scale. Results: Among the students participating in the study, 73.2% had heard of spiritual care. one-third received information about spiritual care, 78.2% did not have enough knowledge about spiritual care, and 17.9% were able to adequately meet the spiritual care needs of the individuals/patients to whom they gave a care. The spiritual care method, which was most commonly used by 82.7% of the participating students, was an empathic approach. According to midwifery students, the most serious barrier to giving spiritual care is the lack of knowledge. The mean score obtained on the Spiritual Care-Giving Scale by the participating midwifery students was 108.50 +/- 12.46. Discussion: The mean scale scores obtained by the students who had previously received information about spiritual care, who wanted to get more information about spiritual care. and who considered that spiritual care was important in midwifery care were found high

Effects of the time of pregnant women's admission to the labor ward on the labor process and interventions

WOS: 000513094400001PubMed: 32027224Our aim to conduct the study was to investigate the effects of the time of pregnant women's admission to the labor ward on the labor process and interventions. This study is a two-group, prospective, analytical study. Groups were determined according to their cervical dilation levels. the data were collected using the Labor Process Form, and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version. Within this context, the rates of amniotomy, induction with oxytocin, episiotomy, and cesarean section in the participants who presented to the hospital in the latent phase of labor were higher.Ege University Scientific Research Projects branchEge University [13-ASY0-010]This research supported by the Ege University Scientific Research Projects branch as 13-ASY0-010 project

Decision making and problem-solving skills of midwifery students in Turkey

WOS: 000301754800032Objective: This descriptive study was undertaken to assess the change in decision-making and problem-solving skills of a group of Turkish midwifery students across a 4-year educational course and according to age groups. Methods: The study sample consisted of 296 students. Subjects were given DMQ I-II (Melbourne Decision Making Scale I and II) and PSI (Problem Solving Inventory) questionnaires to examine the effect of age and education on decision-making and problem solving skills. Results: DMQ I-TI total and PSI subscale scores were in the intermediate range, with no significant difference between age groups in terms of self-esteem, DMQ-II and PSI scores. However, significantly higher self-esteem scores were observed for 4th grade students as compared to 1st and 3rd grade students, and 4th grade students had better PSI scores. In addition, higher self-esteem and vigilance type decision making was associated with better PSI scores. Conclusion: Our results suggest a room for improvement in self-esteem, decision-making style, and problem-solving skills of this group of midwifery students

Practices of midwives working in delivery rooms for protection of perineum during intrapartum period and their feedback on these applications

WOS: 000566608800001PubMed: 32878505Introduction and hypothesis Perineal traumas occurring during labor are undesirable for both the midwives and the woman. Midwives and obstetricians could use different techniques to protect the perineum. Purpose the aim of this study was to determine the practices of midwives working in the delivery room to protect the perineum during the second stage of labor. Methods This is a prospective observational study regarding practices of midwifes for protection of perineum during intrapartum period. the study was conducted with a total of 20 midwives in a maternity unit of an training and research hospital. the data were collected through the forms prepared by the researchers. Findings the average age of the midwives was 34 +/- 8.77. the majority of midwives (n: 17, 85%) believed that the need for practices to protect the perineum during labor; 40% of them used perineal protection (hands on) technique to protect perineum and they preferred to perform routine episiotomy in all primiparas. Results and conclusions As a result of the study, it was observed that evidence-based practices was not applied sufficiently enough by the midwives although they were knowledgeable and believed that they are beneficial. Studies are needed for the obstacles to these practices to be identified and removed

Women's Views on Wet Nursing and Milk Siblinghood: An Example from Turkey

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Health Promotion Lifestyle and Cancer Screening Behaviors: A Survey among Academician Women

WOS: 000270243000028PubMed ID: 18990003Breast self examination (BSE), screening mammography and Pap smear screening can significantly reduce mortality from breast and cervical cancer. In an effort to understand the factors that influence BSE, mammography, and Pap smear behavior of woman academicians, we here explored the relation between health promotion life-style and women's cancer screening practice. A total of 750 woman academicians working in a university were enrolled, 350 of them responding to the survey. The study instruments used were the Health Promotion Life-Style Profile (HPLP) scale and a questionnaire of demographic data. There was a significant relationship between age-group, marital status, presence of cancer in the family, history of cervical erosion and doing BSE, having mammography and a Pap smear. Additionally, both the general mean and nearly all domains of HPLP were significantly related to BSE, mammography, and Pap smear behavior. This study demonstrated strong relationships between breast and cervical cancer screening behavior and health promoting lifestyle in this subgroup of women, making an important contribution to understanding the factors influencing women's health behavior

Academic dishonesty among health science school students

WOS: 000391461900010PubMed ID: 26002938Background: Academic dishonesty has become a serious problem at institutions of higher learning. Research question: What is the frequency of academic dishonesty and what factors affect the tendency of dishonesty among Turkish health science school students? Research design: This descriptive and cross-sectional study aims to evaluate academic dishonesty among university nursing, midwifery, and dietetic students. Participants and research context: The study sample consisted of 499 health science students in Turkey. The tendency toward academic dishonesty was investigated using the Academic Dishonesty Tendency Scale. Ethical considerations: Institutional review board approved the study. Written permission was obtained from the researcher to use Turkish version of the Academic Dishonesty Tendency Scale. Findings: Of all the students, 80.0% claimed to refer to Internet during homework preparation and 49.1% of students reported to cite the references at the end of article on some instances. Of the students, 56.1% claimed never to have cheated in the exams. It was found that academic dishonesty was partly low (1.80-2.59) in students. For students using a library while doing their homework, mean scores were significantly lower (p < 0.05). There were also statistically significant difference between mean scores and student's year in school, student's perception of school success, and frequency of Internet use while doing homework (p < 0.05). Discussion: The tendency of academic dishonesty was lower among students who use Internet and library more frequently. These findings are consistent with previous studies. Conclusion: Measurements to take against academic dishonesty should be directed toward not only students but institutions and instructors as well

Eating Habits, Knowledge about Cancer Prevention and the HPLP Scale in Turkish Adolescents

WOS: 000269713600007PubMed ID: 19256740Background: Nutritional status and healthy lifestyle are important factors not only in cancer etiology but also for prevention efforts. A good nutritional status contributes to a healthy life with high economic, social and cultural level. Unhealthy eating habits are part of risky behavior seen from adolescence. The present study was therefore carried out to determine eating habits, level of knowledge about cancer prevention and behavior of a group of adolescents. Methods: Data were collected using questionnaire covering eating habits and knowledge of adolescents on prevention from cancer, and special scale (HPLP) to determine the related behavior. Three hundred sixty six of 390 students volunteered for study. Results: Eating habits and the level of cancer prevention knowledge were similar for both genders, except for the exercise issue. The mean total points of adolescents in the Health Promotion Behavior and Subscales was 113,63. While spiritual growth had the highest score in HPLP subscale, exercise had a minimal score. Exercise was the only HPLP subscale with a statistically significant difference between male and female genders. Conclusions: Although they have some information, the adolescents surveyed did not have preventive skills relative to their practical life. In general in order to ensure cancer prevention and a healthy life style social, cultural and sportive activities should be encouraged and educational programmes supporting these goals should be designed and applied for all stages of life, starting in early childhood