Kadın hayatında önemli bir yeri olan menopozal dönem; overlerde hormon azalması sonucu ortaya çıkan ve üreme yeteneğinin kaybolduğu bir dönemdir.Bu hormonal değişikliklere bağlı olarak kadınlar sıcak basması, gece terlemesi, kas ve eklem ağrısı, psikolojik olarak ise uykusuzluk, huzursuzluk, sinirlilik, baş ağrısı, sıkıntı hissi ve unutkanlık gibi semptomlar yaşamaktadırlar. Bu semptomlar kadın hayatını olumsuz bir şekilde etkilemektedir. Bu dönemde yapılan egzersiz; menopoz semptomlarını hafifletmeye, bu dönemde ortaya çıkan problemleri azaltmaya yardımcı olmaktadır.Bu nedenle menopozal dönemde yapılan egzersiz kadınların yaşam kalitesini artırmak ve semptomlarla baş edebilmek açısından kadınlar için önemlidir.

Background: After natural disasters, the urgent need for survival and rescue operations for those trapped in the rubble results in a heightened demand for healthcare services. Nurses are pivotal in addressing the consequences of such calamities. Nurses operating in critical conditions encounter numerous challenges, including safety issues and ethical quandaries. The ethical considerations primarily revolve around the limitations, duties, and modified norms of care administered by nurses during disasters, presenting both significant and complex challenges. Aim: The study was designed to elucidate the nature and essence of nurses' care experiences and to offer an in‐depth depiction of the ethical dilemmas while attending to individuals injured in the earthquake. Methods: A descriptive phenomenological design was used in this research. A total of 16 nurses who worked for at least 7 days in field hospitals in any of the earthquake regions after the 2023 earthquake in Turkey participated in the research. The research was conducted between March 13 and March 20, 2023. Data were collected by face‐to‐face interview method with a semistructured form. The steps of Colaizzi's phenomenological method were used to analyze the qualitative data. Results: The study involved a group of 16 Turkish nurses, aged between 20 and 36 years. Through data analysis, four primary themes, 14 subthemes, and 25 codes were identified. The principal themes derived from the interviews included “humanitarian duties,” “non‐adherence to ethical principles,” “respect for the injured,” and “medical errors.” Conclusion: In this intricate process, it becomes paramount to enhance support for nurses in the domains of management, education, and psychosocial assistance, thereby nurturing their individual and professional acumen, commitment, and ethical sensitivity. Refining the guidelines and professional standards that encapsulate the principles to be adhered to by nurses in disaster scenarios, coupled with providing comprehensive training in both medical and ethical competencies, represents a significant avenue for advancement. Focused training on crisis management will enable nurses to render ethically informed decisions and bolster their professional proficiency. Implications for nursing policy: Natural disasters, including earthquakes, pose significant ethical challenges for healthcare professionals, especially nurses who play a pivotal role in delivering care during these emergencies. Issues such as resource allocation and triage, the duty of care and ensuring continuity of care, informed consent and communication, cultural sensitivity, and providing psychosocial support are critical ethical considerations for nursing policies in earthquake situations. Addressing these ethical issues in nursing policies related to earthquakes is crucial for maintaining the integrity of healthcare delivery, preserving public trust, and ensuring the well‐being of both the injured and healthcare providers during times of crisis.

Amaç: Bu araştırmada, menopozal dönemdeki kadınlarda egzersizin menopozal semptomlara etkisine ilişkin çalışmaların sistematik olarak incelenmesi amaçlandı. Yöntem: Sistematik derleme niteliğinde olan çalışmanın evrenini Ocak 2016-Ekim 2020 tarihleri arasında Google Scholar, EBSCO, MEDLİNE, Scopus, Ulakbim kaynaklarından taranarak ulaşılan 490 makale oluşturdu. Bu veri tabanlarındaki makaleleri taramak için ‘menopoz, klimakteriyum, menopoz ve egzersiz, menopozal semptomlar ve egzersiz, menopause, menopause and exercise ’anahtar kelimeleri kullanıldı. Bulgular: Taramalar sonucunda toplam 490 makaleye ulaşılmış olup, araştırmaya dahil edilme kriterlerini taşıyan 9 makale araştırmanın örneklemini oluşturdu. Egzersizin menopozal dönemdeki uyku bozukluğunun giderilmesinde, yaşam kalitesinin arttırılmasında, cinsel işlev kaybını önlenmesinde kullanıldığı belirtildi. Sonuç: Bu sistematik derlemede, birbirinden farklı sürelerde ve farklı yöntemler ile yapılan egzersiz çeşitlerinin menopozal semptomlar üzerinde etkili olduğu, ancak bu konuda daha fazla deneysel çalışmaya gereksinim bulunduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.

Objective: This study explores the opinions of the Turkish women about cesarean delivery and the reasons and factors affecting their preference for it.Methods: This is a descriptive study conducted at Maternity Hospitals in Yozgat, Turkey. A total of 423 women who were on the first cesarean day participated in the study. Data were collected through a questionnaire form administered in the form of a face-to-face interview. Pearson Chi-Square test and logistic regression analyses were used for the statistical analyses.Results: The findings of the study revealed that 13 percent of the participating women reported that the ideal mode of delivery was cesarean delivery while a great majority (87%) opted for vaginal delivery. About 53% of them stated that they would prefer cesarean section for their next delivery while 47% reported that they would choose vaginal delivery. It was observed that 72.1% of participants were satisfied with cesarean delivery; 44.4% of the women were found to prefer cesarean delivery due to labor pain and fear.Conclusion: It was determined that nearly half of the women preferred cesarean delivery due to labor pain and fear despite the fact that they believe that the ideal mode of delivery is vaginal delivery.doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12669/pjms.306.5748How to cite this:Akarsu RH, Mucuk S. Turkish women

The fear of contracting the disease, introduction of practices such as quarantine, social isolation, and curfew to prevent its transmission, and effects of experiencing a loss due to this disease are experienced differently by different people. The empirical phenomenological approach will be used to describe, explain, and analyze the experiences of the family members of individuals who lost their lives due to COVID-19. This study was created in accordance with COREQ Statement Checklist. The themes obtained from the interviews are “death in isolation”, “changing cultural–religious practices that cannot be performed”, “not being able to say goodbye”.This transformed grieving process caused by the pandemic may create unique psychosocial needs among family members. To meet these needs, planning and organizing complex grief therapy, speech therapies, expressive supportive counseling, and grief recovery programs is recommended.