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- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2Suicide attempts history and affecting psychosocial challenges in individuals with substance use disorders: A qualitative study from a rural region of Türkiye
Uzun, Sevda; Ediz, Çiçek; Torun, Serap; Erdaş, Mehmed Burak
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the suicide attempts histories and affecting psychosocial challenges in individuals with substance use disorders (SUD). Methods: This study was conducted between August and October 2023 using an inductive qualitative design. Purposive sampling method was used to reach the sample group. The study included individuals with substance use disorders who had attempted suicide at least once. They were being treated at an Alcohol and Substance Addiction Treatment Center in the eastern region of Türkiye. Interviews continued until data saturation was achieved with 13 participants. All interviews were audio recorded and then transcribed. The research adhered to the COREQ checklist. Results: Three main themes (etiological factors in SUD, challenges in coping with SUD and suicide) and ten sub-themes (family-based factors, environmental factors, traumatic experiences, personal factors, psychological, physical, and social factors, the causes and methods of substance use, and emotions) emerged in the analysis of the data. Conclusion: Given the connection between substance use and suicide, it is crucial to recognize and comprehend the increased risk of suicide among individuals with SUD and identify potential comorbid disorders and accompanying mental health issues. Psychiatric and mental health nurses can use effective psychosocial interventions to impart knowledge related to SUD management, organize grouptherapy (i.e., peer support), perform to ensure continuity of treatment and improve individuals' self-management skills.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2Parents’ experiences on the management of the process after sexual abuse of their children in northern region of Turkey: Qualitative study
Bayrak, Nurten G.; Uzun, Sevda
Background: Child abuse is a universal problem with medical, legal, and psychosocial dimensions that every child is at risk of encountering all over the world. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the experiences of parents regarding the management of the process after sexual abuse of their children using a qualitative approach. Methods: In this qualitative study, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with the parents of 15 children who were exposed to qualified sexual abuse living in a city in Northern Turkey. Criterion sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods, was used to reach the sample group. Interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. All interviews were audio recorded and then transcribed. The data of the study were evaluated using thematic analysis. The study was conducted and reported according to the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) checklist. Results: In the analysis of the data, three themes (effects of child sexual abuse on the family, sexual abuse and process management, and attitudes and approaches to the child after sexual abuse), and nine sub-themes (mental, physical, social, reactions, difficulties experienced, coping, cognitive dimension, emotional dimension, behavioral dimension) were identified. Conclusion: As a result of the study, it was determined that parents were negatively affected psychologically by the sexual abuse of their children. This study reveals that the concept of family is very important in all aspects of the sexual abuse of children. As a result of the study, it was determined that families were not very effective in process management and some parents blamed themselves for the incident they experienced.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1The perspectives of nurses, as prominent advocates in sustainability, on the global climate crises and its impact on mental health
Ediz, Çiçek; Uzun, Sevda
Objective: To evaluate the perspective of nurses in Turkey towards the global climate crisis and its impact on mental health using a qualitative approach. Materials and Method: This study was conducted from August to September 2023 with 35 nurses living in seven regions of Turkey using an inductive qualitative approach. The researchers employed the snowball sampling method to select participants. Interviews with the participants were conducted until data saturation was reached. Thematic analysis was used to emerge themes. Results: The findings revealed five main themes (perception of the global climate crisis, effects of the global climate crisis, effects of the global climate crisis on mental health, reflections of the global climate crisis on nursing and nurses' views on prevention and intervention studies for the global climate crisis). Also, the findings revealed 12 sub-themes (physical outcomes, mental outcomes, direct and indirect impacts, psychosocial effects and personal, national and international-based reflections). Conclusion: Our study indicates that nurses exhibit genuine concern for the global climate crisis and experience psychological effects related to this pressing environmental issue. Nurses are keenly aware of their responsibility to safeguard the planet and demonstrate a strong sense of concern for the state of the world. Impact: It is evident that nurses, being prominent advocates for sustainability, are cognizant of their responsibility to protect the planet and demonstrate genuine apprehension for the state of the world. Implications: Nurses play a crucial role, as they make up 60% of the global healthcare workforce and are often the frontline healthcare professionals during natural disasters. It is vital to elucidate and clarify the terminology concerning the relationship between the climate crisis and the mental health of nurses, to determine the scope of this relationship and to make recommendations for future research areas. Patient or Public Contribution: No patient or Public Contribution.
AtıfScopus15WoS13OpenAlex15İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2Disaster Management Experiences and Psychosocial Problems of Individuals Who Survived the Earthquake in Turkey in the Earthquake of the Century: A Phenomenological Study
Ulutaşdemir, Nilgün; Uzun, Sevda; Kulakaç, Nurşen
Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the disaster management experiences and psychosocial problems of individuals who survived the earthquake in Turkey during the earthquake of the century. Materials and Methods: A qualitative research design, phenomenological research, was applied in this study. This qualitative study included 33 volunteer earthquake survivors. The interviews were conducted using WhatsApp. Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis method was used to analyze the data. Results: In the analysis of the data, five themes (perception of the earthquake concept, things to do during an earthquake, actions taken to survive under the rubble, meeting everyday chores and dealing with post-earthquake challenges, perceptions of disaster management), and fifteensubthemes (features of the earthquake, emotions, thoughts, correct actions, incorrect actions, actions for the body, situation-oriented actions, housing, nutrition, hygiene, sleep, security, preparation, coping, and intervention) were identified. Conclusion: The study showed that the earthquake negatively affected individuals psychosocially, but the effective spiritual coping mechanisms utilized to cope with the catastrophic event under the rubble supported the survival process. In addition, it was determined that the participants believed that religion and spirituality were important in coping with the earthquake.
AtıfScopus4WoS4OpenAlex4İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2Disease Burden and Sexual Life in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Phenomenological Study
Çakmak, Seher; Uzun, Sevda; Demir Çam, Sevgi
This study aims to examine the burden of disease experienced by multiple sclerosis patients and to deeply examine the impact of the disease on sexual life. A phenomenological research design was used in this study. This qualitative research was conducted with 20 multiple sclerosis patients. Interviews were conducted individually and face-to-face. The data were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis method. Two main themes (effects of the disease and sexual life) and five sub-themes (physical effects, mental effects, social effects, problems related to sexual life, sexual issues, and coping) were identified in the analysis of the data. As a result of the study, it was determined that the patients experienced serious physical, mental, and social problems due to multiple sclerosis, and their sexual lives were also negatively affected. Individuals experience significant issues related to their sexual life due to multiple sclerosis. Since multiple sclerosis is a multifaceted disease, it is thought that professional evaluation of sexuality in patients, diagnosis of sexual dysfunctions, and taking timely measures are of great importance to improve the quality of life of multiple sclerosis patients.
AtıfScopus1WoS2OpenAlex2İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ2Disease Burden and Sexual Life Experiences of Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Phenomenological Study
Uzun, Sevda; Toker, Sema; Erer, İmren
This study aimed to examine the disease burden encountered by individuals with COPD, with a comprehensive investigation of the effect of the disease on sexual life. In this study, a phenomenological research design, a qualitative research type, was employed. The study involved 36 individuals diagnosed with COPD. The data collection process involved conducting individual, face-to-face interviews. Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis method was utilized for the data analysis. The analysis of the data yielded two categories (burdens of the disease and sexual life) and six primary themes (physical effects, mental effects, social effects, difficulties during sexual activity, the spouse’s perspective on the problems, and dealing with sexual problems). The outcomes of this study highlighted the significant burden of COPD on patients and its adverse impact on their sexual lives. Given the complex nature of COPD, a thorough and professional assessment of patients’ sexual well-being, coupled with timely identification of sexual dysfunctions and appropriate interventions, is of utmost importance.
AtıfScopus1WoS3OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2Disease burden and symptom management in type 2 diabetic patients: A phenomenological study
Demir Çam, Sevgi; Uzun, Sevda
Aim: This study was conducted to address the experiences of diabetic patients from a psychosocial perspective, examine the burden of disease, and determine their practices for symptom management. Materials and Methods: In this study, a phenomenological research design, a qualitative research design, was used. The study included 20 diabetic patients. Individual and face-to-face interviews were performed, and Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis method was used to analyze the data. Results: As a result of the data analysis, four categories (challenges with care and treatment, coping with the disease, effects, and healthy life behaviors) and eleven main themes (knowledge, application, symptoms, support resources, spiritual coping methods, physical coping methods, physical effects, spiritual effects, social effects, physical practices, and psychological practices) emerged. Conclusion: It was concluded that the disease burden of diabetic patients is intense and that the participants of the study were not effective in coping with the disease through symptom management and found spirituality important in coping.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ1The psychological dimension of menopause: a phenomenological study: Being menopause in Turkey: a qualitative study
Uzun, Sevda; Ozcan, Handan; Jones, Duygu
This study aims to determine the perceptions of women in menopause living in Turkey regarding this period and associated problems, which has shown that some women are negatively affected by the menopause period and have difficulty coping with the effects of menopause. The study has a basic qualitative research design, and the sample was determined by using the criterion sampling method, one of the purposeful sampling methods. The effects and characteristics of menopause themes are included in the category of perception of menopause among women, and the themes of positive and negative perspectives are included in the category of perspective on menopause. It is reported that women experience feelings of fear, uncertainty, irritability, anxiety/worry, introversion, relaxation, and happiness during menopause. Our study has shown that some women are negatively affected by the menopause period and have difficulty coping with the effects of menopause.
AtıfScopus4WoS6OpenAlex6İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ1Nothing is more important than my partner's health: Turkish men's perspectives on partner's appearance after mastectomy and alopecia
Gürsoy, Ayla; Koçan, Sema; Aktuğ, Cemile
Purposes The aim of this study was to acquire a deeper understanding of male experiences on the emotional and social impact of their partners’ mastectomy and chemotherapy-induced alopecia. Methods A purposive sample of 16 males whose partners had undergone mastectomy and alopecia due to chemotherapy was chosen. The data were collected through a semi-structured interview method. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of tape-recorded interviews was employed. Results Two main themes emerged from the data: facing the changes and my wife and I at present. Male partners were affected differently by the change in the physical appearance of their female partners. Our study participants said it was a difficult experience to see their partners for the first time after the surgery, but they emphasized that it was more important that their partners were healthy than the fact that they did not have a breast and hair. They also said they did not know how to behave towards their partners after surgery and/or chemotherapy. Nevertheless, they felt that the disease process of their partners had strengthened their bond and had not negatively influenced their relationship with others. Conclusions The changes in the partners’ physical appearance after mastectomy and chemotherapy affected males differently in psychological, emotional and social terms. Since nurses working in this field are in contact with patients during all phases of treatment and care, it would be positive and beneficial to plan nursing interventions that give emotional support for male partners of patients with breast cancer.
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