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Öğe An Investigation of Sexual/Reproductive Health Issues in Women with a Physical Disability(SPRINGER, 2014) Altuntug, Kamile; Ege, Emel; Akin, Belgin; Kal, H. Esra; Salli, AliWomen with a physical disability continue to live with many physical, psychological, and social challenges. Long-term disability in women leads to negative consequences on their sexual functions. The study was designed to investigate sexual challenges in women with a physical disability. Employing a qualitative design, the study was conducted with ten married women with a physical disability, who fit into the inclusion criteria and had applied to the Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Department of the Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, in Konya, Turkey. The data related to women's sexual experiences, were analyzed using descriptive and content analysis. All participants were homemakers from middle-income families, with at least one child, and were socially supported by their families since their disorder. In addition to physical disability in all cases, seven participants were diagnosed with concomitant hypertension with diabetes mellitus, and three with concomitant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with diabetes mellitus. All were found to experience sexual problems. Sexual dysfunction is seen as a frequently encountered health challenge in women with a physical disability and should definitely be evaluated in each patient. In light of our findings, it may be suggested that healthcare professionals should be made aware of the sexual lives of women with a physical disability and should be trained for counseling.Öğe Mastalgia and associated factors: a cross-sectional study(KARE PUBL, 2017) Kocoglu, Deniz; Kursun, Serife; Akin, Belgin; Altuntug, KamileObjectives: Mastalgia is a common and painful experience among women. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of breast pain, characteristics of the pain, and factors associated with breast pain, particularly those that can be changed. Methods: This cross-sectional study comprised women aged from 18 to 65 years. In total, 752 women were included. Risk factors for breast pain were determined using logistic regression analysis with the entry model, and the risk factors for periodic and non-periodic breast pain were assessed using logistic regression analysis with the backward model. Results: Results revealed that the following were significant risk factors: age between 35 and 50 years (OR, 1.614; CI, 11102347), university graduate (OR, 3.207; CI, 1.874-5.490), BMI of >30 (OR, 2.068; CI, 1.163-3.674), excessive use of salt (OR, 1,687; CI, 1.075-2.647), weight gain in the last 5 years (OR, 1.411; CI, 1018-1955), use of a small bra (OR, 3.260; CI, 2204-4821), and use of a large bra (OR, 1.896; CI, 1276-2817). Conclusion: Weight control, restriction of salt intake, and selection of a suitable brassiere are important for preventing and managing mastalgia.Öğe OPINIONS OF MIDWIFERY STUDENTS ON ADOLESCENT SEXUALITY AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN TURKEY(SOC PERSONALITY RES INC, 2008) Ege, Emel; Akin, Belgin; Altuntug, KamileThe purpose of this study was to evaluate how midwifery students feel about adolescent sexuality, the use of contraceptive methods, and abortion. A total of 55 students in the second year of a midwifery course were included in the sampling. Data were evaluated by percentage distribution and McNamara's Test. An evaluation of the students' thoughts on sexuality showed that 87.3% believed a girl should be a virgin when she married, that 50.9% believed abortion was morally wrong and that 23.6% believed only married couples should be informed of contraceptive methods. The study showed that students were influenced in their attitudes by social-value judgments about adolescent sexual and reproductive health.Öğe Prevalence of urinary incontinence in the 12-month postpartum period and related risk factors in turkey(KARGER, 2008) Ege, Emel; Akin, Belgin; Altuntug, Kamile; Benli, Saniye; Arioez, AytenAim: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence in the 12-month postpartum period and the risk factors related to this condition. Methods: The research is a cross-sectional study of 1,749 first-year postpartum women living in the metropolis of Konya and presenting at seven city health centers. The statistical methods used were the chi(2), the Student's t test and logistic regression analysis. Results: Of the women in the study who were in their 12-month postpartum periods, 19.5% were experiencing varying degrees of urinary incontinence. While 42.2% of the women suffered from stress incontinence, 10.3% had urge incontinence, 47.5% complained of a mixed type of urinary incontinence, 7.3% reported leakage of urine during sexual intercourse and 14.4% reported the need to use protective pads. It was found that 12.3% of the women were performing pelvic floor muscle exercises and only 15.2% had consulted their doctors about urinary incontinence. Conclusion: It was seen that urinary incontinence is a serious health problem in the postpartum period, that it disrupts a woman's daily activities, affects her sex life but that despite this, women do not receive needed medical assistance. Copyright (c) 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel
