Fethiye Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi

Testing the Turkish version of the breastfeeding literacy assessment instrument: a validity and reliability study

2026-08-18T11:53:53Z

Testing the Turkish version of the breastfeeding literacy assessment instrument: a validity and reliability study Küçük Erdöl, Ebru; Yeşilçiçek Çalık, Kıymet; Aygün, Özcan; Tayar Öztürk, Nazan Background: Breastfeeding literacy is an essential component of maternal and child health, as it enables women to make informed decisions about breastfeeding practices. The objective of this study was to adapt the Breastfeeding Literacy Assessment Instrument for women in the perinatal period into Turkish and to conduct validity and reliability analyses. Methods: This study was conducted face-to-face between September 2023 and February 2024 and involved 470 women in the perinatal period. The data were analysed and evaluated using factor analysis, Cronbach’s alpha coefficients, and item–total correlations. The level of statistical significance was accepted at 0.05. Results: The scale has 26 items within four subdimensions, namely Access, Understand, Appraise, and Apply. According to the factor analysis, the scale explains 55.65% of the variance with four factors. While the Cronbach’s alpha value for the scale as a whole is 0.935, it varies between 0.773 and 0.860 for the subdimensions. The fit indices are as follows: χ2 = 613.82, p < 0.001, χ2/SD = 2.09, GFI = 0.82, CFI = 0.88, and RMSEA = 0.069 (95% CI: 0.061–0.077). The model fit of the Turkish version of the Breastfeeding Literacy Assessment Instrument is at an acceptable level and the scale maintained its original four-factor structure, demonstrating a robust factor structure. Conclusion: The Breastfeeding Literacy Assessment Instrument is a validated and reliable tool for the assessment of breastfeeding literacy among Turkish women in the perinatal period, and it can be used by health professionals.

Improving the nutritional quality of cereals and legumes by germination

2023-11-06T11:39:03Z

Improving the nutritional quality of cereals and legumes by germination Şenlik, Ayşe Seda; Alkan, Derya Cereal and legume grains are germinated to improve their nutritional and sensory qualities. This study investigated the effect of germination on the physicochemical properties of some grains and legumes grown in Turkiye. At the end of the germination for 48 h and 96 h at 24 +/- 1 degrees C, carbohydrate, protein, lipid, dietary fibre, dry matter, ash, total phenolic content, antioxidant capacity and colour analyses of the germinated grains were determined. The results indicated that the germina-tion process increased the phenolic content of all samples. The legume seeds' 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity significantly increased with germination. The germination process significantly decreased the total car-bohydrate contents of the samples. A statistically significant decrease was found for the protein content of barley and corn, especially by 48 h of germination. The lipid content of cereal grains decreased as germination progressed. It might be reco-mmended to improve the functional properties of cereals and legumes by germination and their use in the food industry.

Effectiveness of dignity therapy in the context of culturally competent care in people with palliative care needs: a systematic review of systematic reviews

2023-10-27T10:38:04Z

Effectiveness of dignity therapy in the context of culturally competent care in people with palliative care needs: a systematic review of systematic reviews Johnston, Bridget; Dönmez, C. Fulya; Juliao, Miguel Purpose of reviewThis review aims to synthesise the evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the efficacy of dignity therapy (DT) in relation to psychosocial and spiritual outcomes in the context of person-centred and culturally competent care for people with supportive and palliative care needs.Recent findingsThirteen reviews were found, including seven conducted by nurses. Most reviews were of high quality, including various study populations such as cancer, motor neurone disease and non-malignant conditions. Six psychosocial and spiritual outcomes were identified: quality of life, anxiety, depression, hopefulness, meaning and purpose in life, and suffering based on the cultural variations in the implementation of DT.SummaryDT has a positive impact on anxiety, depression, suffering, and meaning and purpose in life for people with palliative care needs, but the evidence is somewhat conflicted as to whether DT is effective in improving hope, quality of life and spiritual outcomes in the context of culturally competent care. Nurse-led DT seems desirable given its pivotal role when caring for people with palliative care needs. More randomised controlled trials should be conducted for people with different cultural backgrounds to provide person-centred, culturally competent supportive and palliative care.

The Effect of Lavandula stoechas on Wound Healing in an Experimental Diabetes Model

2023-10-17T13:59:10Z

The Effect of Lavandula stoechas on Wound Healing in an Experimental Diabetes Model Demir, Derya; Toygar, İsmail; Soylu, Emrah; Aksu, Ali Tarık; Türeyen, Aynur; Yıldırım, Ilgın Introduction: Diabetic foot is a consequential and dangerous complication of diabetes, contributing to decreased quality of life, escalated hospitalizations, and increased mortality rates. Using an experimental model of diabetes, this study aims to investigate the effect of Lavandula stoechas on wound healing. Methods: A total of 35 albino Wistar rats, 250-350 grams in weight, were used. The rats were divided into five groups, seven rats in each group. Of these, 21 rats were induced with 50 mg/kg streptozotocin (STZ) to mimic the diabetic condition. Additionally, 14 rats remained non-diabetic and served as the control group. The diabetic rats were further divided into three subgroups. The non-diabetic group was split into two subgroups based on the dressing materials used (allicin, physiological serum, and control). Wound dimensions were assessed on Days 0, 7, 14, and 21. Biopsies were taken from the wound sites at the same time. Results: There were significant differences between groups on Days 7, 14, and 21. The percentage of healing was highest in the Lavandula Stoechas group on Days 7, 14, and 21. Microscopic examination of the biopsies supported accelerated wound healing on Days 7 and 14. Reduced mononuclear cell density and increased hair follicle and adipose tissue development were observed in the DM (diabetes mellitus)-Lavandula Stoechas group on Day 7. On Day 14, the DM-Lavandula Stoechas group increased collagen levels and hair follicles. Similarly, the non-DM-Lavandula Stoechas group showed reduced bullae, dermal edema, and intraepithelial edema on Day 7. This was followed by increased fibroblast levels on Day 14. Conclusions: In conclusion, this study provides compelling evidence for the potential of Lavandula stoechas extract in the enhancement of diabetic wound healing. The multiple interactions revealed here highlight the need for further investigation into the underlying mechanisms. A cost-effective use of Lavandula stoechas opens up promising prospects in managing diabetic foot healing. This warrants additional research and clinical translation.