Melike Pündük Yılmaz, Saadet Yazıcı, İsmail Yılmaz. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2023;16:89-94. https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2023.16.3.89

Amaç: 0-2 yaş bebeği olan ailelerde baba-bebek bağlanması ve bağlanmayı etkileyen faktörleri belirlemektir. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel olarak yapılan çalışma; Ocak ve Haziran 2018 tarihlerinde, İstanbul’daki bir Aile Sağlığı Merkezi’nde yürütüldü. Araştırma 0-2 yaşında bebeği olan 150 baba ile tamamlandı. Veriler; Baba- Bebek Bağlanma Ölçeği ve Baba- Bebek Tanıtım Formu kullanılarak toplandı. Çalışma verileri, tanımlayıcı istatistiksel metodlar, bağımsız örneklem t testi, Tek Yönlü Varyans analizi (ANOVA), Tukey Testi ve Pearson Korelasyon Testi ile yapıldı. Anlamlılık ise p

To evaluate the psychometric properties and cross-cultural validity of the Turkish version of the adolescent Menstrual Bleeding Questionnaire (aMBQ) through comprehensive reliability and validity analyses. We conducted a two-phase methodological study involving translation/cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation using standardized guidelines. The validation phase included 181 adolescents aged 12–18 years. Tools included the Turkish aMBQ and Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS). Reliability was assessed through internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha), test-retest reliability (n = 30, two-week interval), and item analysis. For validity assessment, the sample was randomly split into two subsets for exploratory (n = 91) and confirmatory (n = 90) factor analyses, with convergent validity testing and known-groups comparison. Factor analysis revealed a three-dimensional structure explaining 68.4% of total variance: Bleeding Severity, Daily Activities Impact, and Social/School Impact (factor loadings: 0.685–0.845). The instrument demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.892) and test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.876, 95% CI: 0.841–0.912). Confirmatory factor analysis showed good model fit (CFI = 0.942, RMSEA = 0.048). The aMBQ correlated significantly with MPNS scores (r = 0.684, p < 0.001) and effectively discriminated between severity groups across all components (Cohen’s d = 1.85–2.12). Content validity indices met acceptance criteria (I-CVI ≥ 0.78, S-CVI ≥ 0.90). The Turkish aMBQ demonstrates robust psychometric properties and structural validity, supporting its use in clinical and research settings. The three-factor structure provides comprehensive assessment of menstrual bleeding impact among Turkish adolescents, enabling standardized evaluation of menstrual health in Turkish healthcare settings.

Despite the well-documented benefits of breastfeeding, many first-time mothers encounter challenges. This study compares the efficacy of traditional face-t

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to develop a scale to determine the attitude of nursing and midwifery university students towards disabled women. METHODS: In the development of the scale; expert opinion, content validity, item reliability, and construct validity stages were included in the study. It was realized with a total of 167 students. To evaluate the suitability of the data for factor analysis, the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Sample Fit Test and Bartlett's test have been applied. To evaluate validity and reliability; test-retest, factor analysis, and internal consistency analysis have been applied. Permission from the institutions and ethics committee permission was obtained. RESULTS: The number of the items in the scale decreased from 64 to 31 in accordance with expert opinion. Internal consistency, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.817 and the test-retest correlation coefficient was 0.992. The exploratory factor analysis revealed an four-factor structure, accounting for 59.81% of the variance. Kaiser-Meyer Olkin coefficient of 0.793, p<0.005 in Bartlett's test showed a correlation between the items and there was a positive correlation between the items. As a result of the analyses, the number of the items decreased to 17. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the Disabled Woman Attitude Scale can be used as a valid and reliable measurement tool in healthcare workers.

Background: Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) significantly impacts women’s quality of life (QoL). However, despite the high prevalence of HMB, culturally adapted screening tools remain scarce in Turkey. This study aimed to adapt and validate the SAMANTA questionnaire for non-pregnant Turkish women of reproductive age. Methods: This two-stage methodological study was conducted between January and June 2023. The adaptation process involved translating the SAMANTA questionnaire and culturally aligning it to Turkish healthcare practices. Psychometric testing was conducted on 148 women aged 18–45 years recruited from outpatient gynecological services at a tertiary care institution. Reliability was assessed through internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC). Validity was evaluated by examining correlations between questionnaire scores and external measures of HMB severity and QoL. Results: The Turkish SAMANTA questionnaire exhibited satisfactory internal consistency, reflected by a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.713, and an ICC of 0.668, reflecting moderate reproducibility across the test-retest assessment. Significant correlations with external measures, including HMB severity (r = 0.762), supported its criterion validity. Over half of the participants (50.7%) scored ≥3, indicating the presence of HMB symptoms. Responses highlighted the substantial impact of HMB on daily activities, emotional well-being, and social engagement. Conclusions: The Turkish SAMANTA questionnaire represents a reliable and culturally appropriate tool for screening HMB. The straightforward design and cultural adaptation make the Turkish SAMANTA questionnaire suitable for identifying women who may require further clinical evaluation. Future research should explore its utility in various clinical contexts, including primary care, and community health initiatives.