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.

This study was conducted to examine how women with irregular menstrual cycles experience premenstrual symptoms, the methods they use to cope with these sym

This study aimed to develop and validate the Distressful Female Health Conditions Inventory (D-FHCI), a psychometric instrument assessing information-seeking versus information-avoidance tendencies (monitoring-blunting) in women with gynecological and obstetric conditions. A mixed-methods sequential exploratory design was employed, comprising qualitative item development and quantitative psychometric validation. We developed a 16-item inventory with four clinical scenarios, each containing two monitoring and two blunting response options, following literature review, cognitive interviews, and expert consultation. Validation involved 198 women with physician-confirmed gynecological conditions. Exploratory factor analysis (n = 119) using polychoric correlations and confirmatory factor analysis (n = 79) using the WLSMV estimator were conducted. Convergent validity was assessed using the Miller Behavioral Style Scale and Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale-12, with test–retest reliability evaluated over 2 weeks (n = 30). Measurement invariance was tested across education level and parity status. Factor analyses supported a two-factor solution (monitoring and blunting), explaining 38.2% and 17.5% of variance respectively, with acceptable fit indices (CFI = 0.926, TLI = 0.913, RMSEA = 0.064, SRMR = 0.063). Both subscales demonstrated good internal consistency (Monitoring: α = 0.83, ω = 0.85; Blunting: α = 0.78, ω = 0.80) and test–retest reliability (Monitoring: ICC = 0.81; Blunting: ICC = 0.79). D-FHCI subscales showed moderate correlations with corresponding MBSS subscales (r = 0.52, r = 0.49), confirming convergent validity. Measurement invariance was supported across parity status (full scalar) and education level (partial scalar). Higher education, younger age, and greater perceived severity predicted stronger monitoring tendencies. The D-FHCI demonstrates sound psychometric properties for assessing condition-specific information processing preferences in women with gynecological and obstetric conditions. The instrument may facilitate tailored patient education and early identification of psychological vulnerability in clinical settings.

Aim: This study aims to examine author collaborations, citation patterns, keywords, and references through bibliometric analysis of studies investigating the use of the rebozo technique.Material and methods: Data were obtained from the Web of Science database using the keyword “rebozo”. In this bibliographic review, 11 studies published in English between 2000 and 2025 were analyzed. Data visualization and bibliometric analyses were performed using VOSviewer 1.6.20.Results: Authors with the highest number of publications and citations related to the use of the rebozo technique in labor were S.R. Cohen and C.R. Thomas. The most cited study was “Rebozo Technique for Fetal Malposition in Labor”. The institution with the highest number of publications was the University of Utah (n = 23), and the country with the highest number of citations (n = 24) was the United States of America. In terms of citation impact, the most influential author was Y.W. Cheng. The journal with the strongest and highest number of citations (n = 19) concerning the rebozo technique was the Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health. The most frequently repeated keywords in the publications were “rebozo”, “occiput posterior”, “intrapartum care” and “midwifery.”Conclusion: The findings obtained from this research are expected to guide future studies about the use of the rebozo technique during pregnancy and childbirth.

Bu tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel çalışma, gebelerin internet kullanımı yoluyla edindikleri bilgilerin karar alma süreçlerine etkisini ve bu bilgilerin güvenilirliğine ilişkin algılarını incelemek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın örneklemini, bir üniversite hastanesinin kadın hastalıkları ve doğum polikliniğine başvuran, 18 yaş ve üzeri olan ve gebelik döneminde aktif olarak internet kullandığını beyan eden 293 gönüllü gebe oluşturmuştur. Veriler, “Gebelerin Sosyodemografik Özellikleri ve İnternet Kullanımı Anketi” ile “Gebelikte İnternet Yoluyla Karar Alma Ölçeği (GİYKAÖ)” kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde tanımlayıcı istatistikler, korelasyon analizi ve bağımsız örneklem t-testi kullanılmıştır. Katılımcıların %57,3’ü ön lisans/lisans mezunu, %38,9’u çalışmakta olup yaş ortalaması 28,90’dır. GİYKAÖ toplam puan ortalaması 35,31 ± 6,50 olup, bu değer internetin gebelikte karar alma sürecine etkisinin yüksek düzeyde olduğunu göstermektedir. Katılımcıların %55,3’ü interneti kolay erişilebilir olması nedeniyle kullandığını belirtmiş, %51,2’si internet ve sosyal çevreden edinilen bilgileri güvenilir bulduğunu ifade etmiştir. İnternet ve sosyal çevrenin doğum tercihlerini etkilediğini düşünen katılımcıların GİYKAÖ puanları anlamlı düzeyde daha yüksek bulunmuştur (p < 0,01). Elde edilen bulgular, gebelerin interneti yalnızca bilgi kaynağı olarak değil, aynı zamanda doğum ve sağlık hizmetleriyle ilgili karar alma süreçlerinde aktif bir araç olarak kullandıklarını ortaya koymaktadır. Bu doğrultuda, dijital sağlık okuryazarlığını artırmaya yönelik stratejilerin geliştirilmesi ve sağlık profesyonellerinin dijital rehberlik rollerini benimsemesi önerilmektedir.