The purpose of this study is to assess the rate of women receiving treatment of infertility who use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), CAM methods, and the effect of these methods on their quality of life. This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted with 797 women applying to the in vitro fertilization center of a private hospital located in Istanbul, Turkey. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form and the “Fertility Quality of Life Questionnaire.” Fertility Quality of Life Questionnaire is scored between 0 and 100. High scores signify high quality of life. The data were assessed by using mean, standard deviation, number, percentage, t test, and 1-way analysis of variance test. It was found that 36.9% of the women used CAM and 17.9% used CAM along with the infertility treatment. Educational level of infertile women, educational level of their husbands, income level, regular drug use, infertility factor, the use of CAM, and the use of CAM and infertility treatment statistically significantly affected the quality of life (P < .05). The mostly preferred CAM was prayer/worship (25.1%) and phytotherapy (15.2%). The participants had a mean score of 68.79 ± 12.99 from overall Fertility Quality of Life Questionnaire questionnaire. The quality of life of the participants was at a good level. The use of acupuncture and phytotherapy significantly affected the quality of life. Since phytotherapy may interact with the drugs, it is important for nurses to routinely ask patients about their use of phytotherapy. Further evidence-based studies on these practices need to be conducted.

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome in young women, the status of physical activity and quality of life. Methods: The trial planned as a descriptive, crosssectional study was carried out at Higher Education Credit and Hostels Institution of Uşak University. The sample of the study consisted of 617 single, menstruating students who were volunteered to participate in the study. Data were collected by self-reporting method using information form prepared by the investigators in line with the literature information, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), SF-36 Quality of Life Scale and International Physical Activity Questionnaire Numbers, percentages, mean, standard deviation, chi-square test, Student's t test were used in the evaluation of data. Results: The mean age of the students was found to be 21.03±1.54 (18-24) and the mean age at menarche was 13.25±1.32 (10-18). PMS prevalence was 65.2% and the mean score of the scale was determined as 122.14±32.60 (44-214) in the study. During premenstrual period, the students experienced in order of decreasing frequency had fatigue (98.2%), depressive affect (95.5%), altered appetite (93.4%), nervousness (93.2%), edema (92.2%), anxiety (91.7%), depressive thoughts (90.6%), pain (89.1%) and sleep changes (88.2%). In the study, it was determined that those who had PMS had significantly lower scores on all subscales of the SF-36 Quality of Life Scale and 64.7% of those participated in the study were inactive. Conclusion: It is seen that PMS is an important health problem that is common among university students and that the quality of life of those with PMS is low and the activity levels are not different from those without PMS.

Giriş: Bu araştırma üçüncü trimesterde olan yüksek riskli gebelerde evlilik uyumu ile prenatal bağlanma düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Araştırma, tanımlayıcı ve ilişki belirleyici tasarımdadır. Araştırmanın örneklemini İstanbul’da bir eğitim ve araştırma hastanesinin riskli gebelikler servisinde ve riskli gebelikler polikliniğinde takip ve tedavi edilmekte olan 186 yüksek riskli gebe oluşturmuştur. Veriler 'Hasta Bilgi Formu', 'Evlilikte Uyum Ölçeği' (EUÖ) ve 'Prenatal Bağlanma Envanteri' (PBE) kullanılarak Mart 2019-Mart 2020 tarihlerinde yüz yüze görüşme yöntemi ile toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Gebelerin yaş ortalaması 29,75±5,06’dır. EUÖ toplam puan ortalaması 46,24±9,08, PBE toplam puan ortalaması 63,71±11,0’dır. Gebelerin EUÖ ile PBE toplam puanları arasında pozitif yönde ve anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmuştur. Gelir-gider durumu eşit olan, planlı gebelik yaşayan, istenen gebeliğe sahip olan ve gebeliği eşiyle olan ilişkisini olumlu etkileyen gebelerin EUÖ toplam puan ortalamalarının anlamlı olarak daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Gelir durumu giderden fazla olan, çekirdek aileye sahip olan, planlı gebelik yaşayan, istenen gebeliğe sahip olan ve gebeliği eşiyle olan ilişkisini olumlu etkileyen gebelerin PBE toplam puan ortalamalarının anlamlı olarak daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Sonuç: Gebeler, uyumlu bir evliliğe sahiptir ve prenatal bağlanmaları iyi düzeydedir. Anne adaylarının evlilik uyum düzeyi arttıkça prenatal bağlanma düzeyleri de artmaktadır. Hemşireler, yüksek riskli gebeleri evlilik ilişkileri ve prenatal bağlanma açısından değerlendirmeli; gerektiğinde bu konuda hemşirelik sürecini uygulamalıdır.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficiency of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) applications that women have been using against the symptoms of menopause. Methods: The research was conducted in descriptive design with the women between the ages of 45 and 60 (n=629). A "Questionnaire Form" and "Menopause Rating Scale (MRS)" were used in data collection process. Results: It was determined that women, who were aged 55 and over, were married, had at least 5-year education, and had chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension and had treatment for her diseases, obtained higher scores than the total of MRS and sub-dimensions of the scale at a statistically significant level (p<0.05); 52% of the sample stated that they benefited at least one of CAM methods to cope with menopausal complaints. The most commonly used methods were determined to be praying/worship (33.2%), massage (19.2%) and phytotherapy (14.8%) respectively. Conclusion: An increase in menopausal complaints were observed in various sub-dimensions of the used scale for those who benefited from praying/worship, massage applications and vitamin/mineral supplements while a decrease in menopausal complaints and an increase in life standards were observed for those who applied hydrotherapy, chiropractic, cup therapy, reflexology and osteopathy methods.

Objective: The study was conducted to examine the awareness levels of women about domestic violence. Material and Method: The population of the descriptive study consists of women between the ages of 18-65 residing in Artvin and Osmaniye. The study was completed with 433 participants who met the research criteria. The data were collected using the “Sociodemographic Data Form” and the “Domestic Violence Awareness Scale”. Findings: 37,9% of the participants were exposed to family violence. Women reported verbal and emotional violence (21%) as the most common type of violence. 17,8% of women have been exposed to violence by more than one person. The total mean score of Domestic Violence Awareness Scale is 24,15±0,22. A statistically significant difference was found between the age, employment status, education level, marital status, number of children and type of marriage of the woman and her husband, and the total mean score of Domestic Violence Awareness Scale. A statistically significant difference was found between the type of violence and the total mean score of Domestic Violence Awareness Scale. According to this, the total mean score of Domestic Violence Awareness Scale of the women who were exposed to economic violence was found to be statistically significantly higher than the women who were not exposed to domestic violence, who were exposed to verbal emotional violence, and who were exposed to multiple violence. Conclusion: In the study, it was determined that women's awareness of domestic violence was at a low level. Factors affecting the awareness of domestic violence and the level of family violence awareness of women should be evaluated; Studies should be carried out to raise awareness about domestic violence and to prevent violence.