The Impact of Video Calling Between Preterm Infants and Their Mothers on the Physiological Parameters of Infants and Mother-Infant Bonding.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the effect of video calling between preterm infants treated in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and their mothers on the physiological parameters of infants and mother-infant bonding. BACKGROUND: Preterm infants need prolonged treatment in the NICU, and their families may have difficulty seeing their babies during this treatment process. METHODS: This is a prospective, randomized-controlled, experimental study. The study sample consisted of 75 preterm infants and their mothers. The data were collected using a maternal introductory information form, a preterm infant introductory information form, a preterm infant physiological parameters follow-up form, and the Mother-Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS). The study included 3 study groups: the video call group, the video call with lullaby group, and the control group. Video calls between preterm infants and their mothers were made through Zoom for 5 to 10 minutes daily for 7 days. The mothers filled out the MIBS online before and on the 7th and 30th days of the study. RESULTS: Preterm infants in the video call and the video call with lullaby groups had higher MIBS mean scores on the 7th and 30th days of the study than their pretest MIBS scores. Preterm infants in the video call and the video call with lullaby groups had statistically significantly higher MIBS mean scores on the seventh day of the study than those in the control group. At the end of the 7-day study period, there was an improvement in the physiological parameters of preterm infants in the video call group and the video call with lullaby group compared with those in the control group, and this relationship was statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, the implementation of video calls between mothers and preterm infants in NICUs had a healing effect on the physiological parameters of preterm infants and increased mother-infant bonding.

Relationship between missed nursing care and patients' trust in nurses and satisfaction with care: A cross-sectional study.

Missed nursing care is a global health problem that can have negative consequences for patients, nurses, and healthcare institutions. The purpose of the research is to determine the relationship of missed nursing care with patients' trust in nurses and satisfaction with care. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 350 patients treated at the cardiology clinic of a university hospital. Data were collected using the MISSCARE Survey-Patient, the Trust in Nurses Scale (TNS), and the Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scale (NSNS). There was a strong positive relationship between trust in nursing and satisfaction with care. Additionally, missed care in communication and basic care had a negative relationship with trust in nursing and satisfaction with care (p < 0.001). The multiple linear regression analysis revealed that the communication subscale score was the best negative predictor of trust in nurses and satisfaction with care. The results of this research indicate a deficiency in adequately addressing all nursing care activities. The failure to meet nurse-patient communication needs is the most important missed care factor that negatively affects satisfaction with care and trust in nurses.

Climate change worry among nurses and their hope levels for climate change prevention.

AIM: This research aimed to determine nurses' climate change worry, their level of hope for climate change prevention, and the relationship between climate change worry and hope for climate change. BACKGROUND: Nurses are healthcare professionals actively involved in the fight against climate change. However, their close involvement with the issue can also increase their own climate change worry. Therefore, it is important to maintain high levels of hope among nurses in preventing climate change. METHODS: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with nurses working at a university hospital. RESULTS: The average score on the Climate Change Worry Scale for nurses was 29.22 ± 9.33, with sub-dimensions scores as follows: personal-sphere will and way 10.96 ± 2.09; collective sphere will 18.36 ± 3.39; lack of will and way dimensions 10.40 ± 2.48. The average score on the climate change hope scale was 39.73 ± 5.52. A statistically significant positive relationship was found between age and the climate change worry scale (r = 0.169, p = 0.020) as well as climate change hope (r = 0.148, p = 0.041). CONCLUSION: The research findings indicate that nurses have a high level of climate change worry, but they also have a high level of hope in preventing climate change. It is considered essential to address the concerns of nurses who are actively combating the climate crisis.

The effect of crossword puzzle activity used in distance education on nursing students' problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills: A comparative study.

AIM: The study was planned to determine the effect of crossword puzzle activity in distance education on nursing students' problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills. BACKGROUND: In online education, increasing nursing students' learning skills, motivations and participation is important. DESIGN: The study is a randomized-controlled trial. METHOD: The study sample consisted of 132 nursing students registered to the Pediatric Nursing distance course in the 2020-2021 academic year. 20 students who were assigned to the control group did not agree to participate in the study and did not fill in the data form. Accordingly, the study was completed with the participation of 112 students, with 66 students in the experimental group and 46 students in the control group. In the 14-week distance education, 20-question crossword puzzle activity per unit was applied to the students in the experimental group. The standards for reporting consort guidelines for reporting parallel group randomized trials were used to report this research. The students in the control group were taught in the form of presentation. At the beginning and end of the study, CDMNS and PSI were applied to the students. Ethics committee approval (Number: 2021/79) was obtained from the relevant university to conduct the research. RESULTS: A statistically significant difference was found between pretest and posttest scores of the experimental group in PSI and CDMNS scales (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Crossword puzzle activity used in distance education developed the students' problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills.

Fear of COVID-19 and related factors affecting mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy during the pandemic.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the breastfeeding self-efficacy levels of mothers during the pandemic period, to compare them according to various characteristics, and to examine the relationship between the fear of COVID-19 and breastfeeding self-efficacy. METHOD: The data of this descriptive and cross-sectional were collected through a web-based survey of 392 mothers between June and August 2021. The data collection tools were the Introductory Data Form, the Breast-feeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale. RESULTS: The mean score for breastfeeding self-efficacy was found to be 56.18 ± 8.24, while the mean score for the Fear of COVID-19 scale was 21.77 ± 6.14. Having a high fear of COVID-19, breastfeeding more frequently in this period, and suspecting that they had COVID-19 affected the breastfeeding self-efficacy scores positively, whereas graduating from primary school had a negative effect on self-efficacy. CONCLUSION: The breastfeeding self-efficacy of mothers who were fearful of COVID-19, who breastfed more frequently during the pandemic, and who had a higher education level were positively affected.

Fear of COVID-19 and related factors affecting mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy during the pandemic / O Medo da COVID-19 e Fatores Relacionados que Afetam a Autoeficácia do Aleitamento Materno durante a Pandemia / El Miedo al COVID-19 y Factores Relacionados que Afectan la Autoeficacia de Lactancia Materna durante la Pandemia

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to determine the breastfeeding self-efficacy levels of mothers during the pandemic period, to compare them according to various characteristics, and to examine the relationship between the fear of COVID-19 and breastfeeding self-efficacy. Method: The data of this descriptive and cross-sectional were collected through a web-based survey of 392 mothers between June and August 2021. The data collection tools were the Introductory Data Form, the Breast-feeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale. Results: The mean score for breastfeeding self-efficacy was found to be 56.18 ± 8.24, while the mean score for the Fear of COVID-19 scale was 21.77 ± 6.14. Having a high fear of COVID-19, breastfeeding more frequently in this period, and suspecting that they had COVID-19 affected the breastfeeding self-efficacy scores positively, whereas graduating from primary school had a negative effect on self-efficacy. Conclusion: The breastfeeding self-efficacy of mothers who were fearful of COVID-19, who breastfed more frequently during the pandemic, and who had a higher education level were positively affected.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar los niveles de autoeficacia de lactancia materna durante la pandemia, compararlos según diversas características y examinar la relación entre el miedo al COVID-19 y la autoeficacia de lactancia materna. Método: Los datos del presente estudio descriptivo y transversal se recopilaron a través de una encuesta basada en la web con 392 madres, entre junio y agosto de 2021. Las herramientas de recopilación de datos fueron el Formulario de Datos de Introducción, el Formulario Breve de Escala de Autoeficacia de Lactancia Materna y la Escala de Miedo al COVID-19. Resultado: La puntuación media de autoeficacia de lactancia materna fue de 56,18 ± 8,24, mientras que la puntuación media de escala de miedo al COVID-19 fue de 21,77 ± 6,14. Tener un gran miedo al COVID-19, amamantar con mayor frecuencia en este período, y sospechar de COVID-19 afectó positivamente los puntajes de autoeficacia de lactancia materna, mientras que graduarse de la escuela primaria tuvo un efecto negativo en la misma autoeficacia. Conclusión: Conclusión: Se afectó positivamente la autoeficacia de lactancia materna de aquellas que tenían miedo al COVID-19, que amamantaron con mayor frecuencia durante la pandemia y que tenían un mayor nivel educativo.

RESUMO Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo determinar os níveis de autoeficácia do aleitamento materno durante a pandemia, compará-los de acordo com várias características e examinar a relação entre o medo da COVID-19 e a autoeficácia do aleitamento materno. Método: Os dados do presente estudo descritivo e transversal foram coletados por meio de uma pesquisa baseada na web com 392 mães, entre junho e agosto de 2021. Os instrumentos de coleta de dados foram o Formulário de Dados de Introdução, o Formulário Breve de Escala de Autoeficácia do Aleitamento Materno e a Escala de wMedo da COVID-19. Resultado: A pontuação média de autoeficácia do aleitamento materno foi de 56,18 ± 8,24, enquanto a pontuação média de escala de medo da COVID-19 foi de 21,77 ± 6,14. Ter um grande medo da COVID-19, amamentar com mais frequência nesse período e suspeitar da COVID-19 afetou positivamente as pontuações de autoeficácia do aleitamento materno, enquanto concluir o ensino fundamental teve um efeito negativo na mesma autoeficácia.Conclusão: Foi afetado positivamente a autoeficácia do aleitamento materno daqueles que tinham medo da COVID-19, que amamentavam com mais frequência durante a pandemia e que tinham um nível educacional mais elevado.

The relationship between breastfeeding attitudes and perceived stress levels of Turkish mothers.

AIMS: In the present study, it was aimed to investigate the relationships between breastfeeding attitude and perceived stress levels of Turkish mothers. METHODS: In this descriptive study, the Personal Information Form prepared by the researchers, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) were used to collect the study data. The present study included 788 mothers having 0-6 month-old infants. The data obtained were with the independent t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation analyses. FINDINGS: The mean scores of the participants obtained from the PSS and IIFAS were 25.60 ± 7.3 and 61 ± 6.6, respectively. At the end of the correlation analysis, it was observed that breastfeeding attitude decreased as the perceived stress level increased in mothers. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the research indicated that as the perceived stress levels of mothers in the postpartum period increased, their breastfeeding attitudes decreased. It is suggested that nurses should support women by providing education and counselling during pregnancy and postpartum period.

The Magnitude and Determinants of Emotional-Behavioral Problems in Working Adolescents in Turkey.

OBJECTIVE: Working adolescents are at a greater risk of mental disorders than are non-working adolescents. The present study was aimed at determining the magnitude and determinants of emotional and behavioral problems in working adolescents. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 343 adolescents attending two vocational training centers in the province of Balikesir between January 2016 and March 2016. The data were collected with the Personal Information Form, and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. In the analysis, descriptive statistics, the t-test, Mann Whitney U test and one way ANOVA were used. RESULTS: In the study of the adolescents, 16.9% were determined to have abnormal emotional and behavioral problems. Of the participating adolescents, girls, those with physical illnesses, living in fragmented families, perceiving their economic status as good, having fathers with primary school education and/or having mothers with high school or higher education had significantly higher emotional and behavioral problem scores (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: In this study, approximately one-fifth working Turkish adolescents had abnormal mental status. Based on the aforementioned results, it can be suggested to develop intervention programs for the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems in working adolescents.