VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF SCREENING TOOL ON DISTRESS IN FERTILITY TREATMENT (SCREENIVF)

Background: Women diagnosed with infertility and receiving infertility treatment reported high levels of depressive symptoms, anxiety and distress. Infertile women should first be screened for psychosocial risks. Psychosocial care interventions should be planned according to their needs. The aim of this methodologically designed study was to test the validity and reliability of the Screening Tool on Distress in Fertility Treatment\u27s (SCREENIVF)Turkish verzion in infertile women. Subjects and methods: The present study included 323 women diagnosed with nulliparous and undergoing fertility treatment. Women filled in the descriptive characteristics questionnaire, The Copenhagen Multi Centre Psyghosocial Infertility-Fertility Problem Stress Scale (COMPI-FPSS) and the SCREENIVF. Results: To examine the contribution of the items to the scale, six items with an insufficient contribution to the scale were removed from the scale as a result of the item-total score correlation values (Corrected item-total correlation <0.25). The item-total score correlation coefficients and subscale-total score correlation coefficients obtained for each subscale ranged from 0.31 to 0.98. According to the regression equation formed in line with the multivariate linear regression model that will model the linear relationship between COMPI-FPSS, which is a scale equivalent to the subscale of the SCREENIVF, the total scores of the subscale were statistically significant predictors of the scores obtained from COMPI-FPSS, and (F=161.281, p<0.001) multiple explanatory coefficients were 77.2%. Cronbach\u27s alpha coefficient was 0.77 and accepted to be reliable. 16% of the women participating in this study were above the cut-off scores concerning anxiety and depression, 13.9% acceptance, 8.2% hopelessness and 2% social support. The scale consisted of five subscales and 28 items. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the Turkish version of SCREENIVF is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used in the routine assessment regarding psychosocial aspects in the infertility treatment process

VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF SCREENING TOOL ON DISTRESS IN FERTILITY TREATMENT (SCREENIVF)

Background: Women diagnosed with infertility and receiving infertility treatment reported high levels of depressive symptoms, anxiety and distress. Infertile women should first be screened for psychosocial risks. Psychosocial care interventions should be planned according to their needs. The aim of this methodologically designed study was to test the validity and reliability of the Screening Tool on Distress in Fertility Treatment\u27s (SCREENIVF)Turkish verzion in infertile women. Subjects and methods: The present study included 323 women diagnosed with nulliparous and undergoing fertility treatment. Women filled in the descriptive characteristics questionnaire, The Copenhagen Multi Centre Psyghosocial Infertility-Fertility Problem Stress Scale (COMPI-FPSS) and the SCREENIVF. Results: To examine the contribution of the items to the scale, six items with an insufficient contribution to the scale were removed from the scale as a result of the item-total score correlation values (Corrected item-total correlation <0.25). The item-total score correlation coefficients and subscale-total score correlation coefficients obtained for each subscale ranged from 0.31 to 0.98. According to the regression equation formed in line with the multivariate linear regression model that will model the linear relationship between COMPI-FPSS, which is a scale equivalent to the subscale of the SCREENIVF, the total scores of the subscale were statistically significant predictors of the scores obtained from COMPI-FPSS, and (F=161.281, p<0.001) multiple explanatory coefficients were 77.2%. Cronbach\u27s alpha coefficient was 0.77 and accepted to be reliable. 16% of the women participating in this study were above the cut-off scores concerning anxiety and depression, 13.9% acceptance, 8.2% hopelessness and 2% social support. The scale consisted of five subscales and 28 items. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the Turkish version of SCREENIVF is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used in the routine assessment regarding psychosocial aspects in the infertility treatment process

Determination of Maternal Satisfaction at Normal and Cesarean Birth

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine maternal satisfaction at normal and cesarean birth before their discharge from the hospital

Sexual life of women in the climacterium: A community-based study

Our purpose of conducting this community-based study was to determine sexual functions of women in climacterium and effects of menopausal symptoms on sexual functions. It was descriptive, cross-sectional, and community-based. The study sample consisted of 282 climacteric women. Menopause Rating Scale (MRS), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women (SSS-W) were used for data collection. The total score was 13.42 +/- 8.82 for MRS, 18.73 +/- 9.79 for FSFI, and 82.56 +/- 18.07 for SSS-W. Seventy-nine-point four percent of the women had sexual dysfunction. While complaints typical of the climacteric period increased, sexual functions and satisfaction decreased

Sexual Counseling in Gynecological Cancers: A Case Report

We present the sexual problems experienced by a patient undergoing gynecological cancer treatment and the effectiveness of sexual counseling in the PLISSIT model direction. Gynecological cancer patients being treated for a live presentation of cases where sexual problems and sexual counseling as described in this direction have been made. A 31-year-old, nulliparous, married patient presented at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Gynecologic Oncology Outpatient Clinic with irregular menstruation. After pelvic examination was conducted, the patient who underwent conization process was diagnosed with stage IB1 cervical cancer, according to FIGO staging. Then, the patient, undergoing radical trachelectomy, received three fractions of brachytherapy at the Institute of Oncology at Istanbul University. Vaginal fistula developed in the patient after the surgery. The patient was given face-to-face sexual counseling, As a result of sexual counseling, sexual function of the patient improved and her sexual satisfaction level increased

The effects of sexual counseling and pelvic floor relaxation on sexual functions in women receiving vaginismus treatment: a randomized controlled study

Introduction and hypothesis The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of sexual counseling and pelvic floor relaxation on sexual functions in women receiving vaginismus treatment. Methods A total of 34 women at the vaginismus treatment stage, including 17 in the experiment group and 17 in the control group, were included in the study with a randomized controlled design. In addition to the routine treatment protocol, women in the experiment group were provided with pelvic relaxation and sexual counseling based on the Information, Motivation, Behavior (IMB) model consisting of four sessions. The control group received the routine treatment protocol. The assessments were made at the 3rd week and 2nd month after coitus. The women filled out an Information Form, the validated Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and the Vaginal Penetration Cognition Questionnaire (VPCQ). Results The mean age of the women was 27.59 +/- 5.32, and their mean duration of marriage/relationship was 33.44 +/- 12.11 months. After the treatment statistically significant increases were observed in the total FSFI scores and the desire, arousal, and pain dimension scores of the experiment group in comparison with the control group (p<0.05). In the VPCQ total scores, there was a significant reduction in the experiment group in comparison with the control group and after the treatment in comparison with before the treatment (p<0.01). Conclusions The sexual counseling based on the IMB model and pelvic relaxation interventions provided to the women who were receiving vaginismus treatment affected their sexual function positively. It may be recommended to conduct comparative studies with a broader sample and different models

The analysis of female sexual functions, sexual satisfaction and depressive symptoms according to menstrual cycle phases

This study was planned to investigate women's sexual functions, sexual satisfaction and depressive symptoms according to menstrual cycle phases. It was performed with 96 women with similar characteristics among women having regular menstruation. It is a descriptive cross-sectional study. A total of 4 face-to-face interviews were conducted with women. In the collection of data, Diagnostic Form, FSFI and SSS-W were used at the time between the follicular and luteal phases. In both follicular and luteal phase, blood samples were collected to evaluate the serum hormone levels. According to the findings, FSFI and SSS-W total subdimension scores of women were determined to be higher in the luteal phase. According to the results of hormone analysis, sexual function and sexual satisfaction were not significantly affected in both menstrual phases. The depressive symptoms were found to have a significant effect on sexual satisfaction. It was shown that in independent groups as in with/without depression, the BDI scores had a low effect on the DHEA-S level and moderate effect on the SHBG, E(2)and Prolactin levels; in spite of this, had no effect on Progesterone and F. Testosterone levels. As a result, it can be said that sexual functions and sexual satisfaction according to menstrual phases are affected by both hormonal and nonhormonal factors

The Effects of Cold Pad Application to The Perineum on Pain Relief and Comfort Level After Vaginal Birth

Aim: The study was conducted to identify the effect physical activity of cold gel pad application on relieving the perineal pain experienced by puerpera following normal birth

Women's opinions about human milk donation and human milk banking

Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine opinions of women about human milk donation and human milk banking

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women

Although several validated sexual satisfaction scales are globally relevant, none has demonstrated sufficient validity and reliability for use in Turkish populations, particularly women. This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women (SSS-W) in the Turkish version. A descriptive study was conducted involving 300 women. The scale's validity and reliability were analyzed in two phases: phase I involved the translation and adaptation of the scale into Turkish and pilot testing; and phase II involved psychometric assessment. Content validity index was calculated and confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to test the scale's validity. To establish reliability we calculated Cronbach's alpha, item-total and subscale-total correlations, and test-retest reliability that indicated time invariance. The scale's content validity was reviewed by eight experts. Construct validity was established via confirmatory factor analysis; item factor loadings ranged .71-.93. Item-total score correlations ranged .49-.82; item-subscale score correlations ranged .58-.88; and subscale-total score correlations ranged .55-.92. Statistically significant correlations were found between each of these results (p < .001). Cronbach's alpha was .96 for the complete scale and ranged .89-.91 for subscales. The test-retest reliability analysis yielded no significant difference (p < .05). The results indicate that the Turkish version of the SSS-W is valid and reliable for determining sexual life quality in research and clinical practice