Aim: In the literature, it is suggested that early diagnosis of gynecological cancers and participation in screening programs are associated with health literacy. This study was conducted to determine the health literacy levels of women with gynecological cancer and the affecting factors. Method: The sample of this descriptive and cross-sectional study consisted of 128 women who volunteered to participate in the study and were treated in the gynecological oncology service of the Oncology Center of a Training and Research Hospital in Izmir between January and June 2021. Data were collected by face-to-face interview method using a questionnaire and Health Literacy Scale. Results: In the study, the mean age of women with gynecological cancer is 60.81∓11.18 (min=24, max=81), more than half (68.0%) are primary school graduates, almost all (95.3%) are married, 53.9% have 3 or more children and 90.6% are not employed. The mean total score of the women's health literacy scale is 94.38±13.91. The factors that are found to be significantly (p0.05). It was determined that health behaviors such as smoking, adherence to treatment, and changing medication doses without consulting did not affect the health literacy scale score (p>0.05). Conclusion: In the study, it was concluded that the health literacy level of women was sufficient, the factors affecting health literacy were generally socio-demographic variables, and the disease characteristics and health behaviors did not affect the health literacy level.
Background A number of interventions are needed to remove barriers to early screening for cervical cancer. A step-by-step strategy is required for these interventions to be successful. The first stage will be building consensus among trained health care providers, policy makers and educators. This study aimed to determine nursing students’ opinions about HPV infection and HPV vaccine.Methods A qualitative focus group discussion study. A state university in western Turkey Undergraduate nursing students recruited through purposive sampling. The research data were collected on an online platform with the focus group interview method by using the Participant Information Form and Semi-Structured Interview Form.Results Three main themes (HPV infection/vaccine perception, severity perception, suggestions and requests/facilitators) and eight sub-themes were developed based on the thematic analysis of the research findings.Conclusions According to the findings, it was concluded that nursing students’ opinions on HPV infection and HPV vaccine were affected by factors related to cultural, religious and sexual behaviors. Based on study results, it is suggested to organize national cervical screening programs to increase public’s knowledge and awareness on the subject in accordance with the socio-cultural norms of the society with the agreement and cooperation of educated health service providers, policy makers and educators.
Objective: This study was carried out to determine whether the Turkish version of the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Men (SSS-M), a modified version of the Women Sexual Satisfaction Scale (SSS-W) developed by Meston and his friends is a valid and reliable tool or not. Material and Methods: This is a methodological study and was conducted between March and July 2021. After the language translation and content validity studies of the 30-item of which Likert-type scale and five sub-dimensions a preliminary application was carried out on a group of 30 people. Data were obtained from 193 male individuals on an online platform after ethical approval. Whereas for the scope\content validity of the scale Content Validity was used, to test for validity Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed. To verify its dependableness, the Cronbach Alpha score and item-total correlation score were tested. The time invariance of the scale was evaluated with a test-retest. Results: The scale and content validity was reviewed by eight experts. The construct validity of the scale was performed by using confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses. Confirmatory factor loads were determined between .55 and .87, and exploratory factor loads were determined between 0.34 and .83. The correlation coefficient between the score of each item and the scale score was determined as r=.35-.80 (p<.001). The Cronbach Alpha internal consistency and reliability coefficients were found as .95 in the total of the scale and were found as.82-.95 in its sub-dimensions. No significant difference was found in the test-retest reliability analysis (p>.05). Conclusion: As a result of this study, it was determined that the Turkish version of the five-dimension "Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Men (SSS-M)" is a valid and reliable four-dimensional instrument and can be used in research and clinic. Keywords: sexual satisfaction, men, reability, validity
This study was conducted to adapt the Successful Aging Inventory (SAI) into Turkish and to determine its validity/reliability. The study is a methodological type study. The data were collected by face-to-face interview method in a nursing home and different seven district in Burdur province. The sample of the study consisted of 115 elderly individuals over the age of 60. Adaptation steps were made according to internationally accepted scientific methods. Accordingly, the factor loads of the items were between .41 and .89, the correlation coefficient between the score for each item and the scale score was r=.21-.65; correlation coefficient of each subscale item and subscale score is r=.57-.90 (p<.001). The Cronbach's alpha coefficient is .81 for the whole scale and .62-.86 for the subscales. There was no significant difference in the test-retest analysis performed to determine the difference between the two separate applications of the scale (p>.05). In this study, it was concluded that the Turkish version of SAI is a valid and reliable tool and can be used in practice and research.
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