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Determination of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Frequency and Related Factors in Children With Epilepsy: a Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study From Eastern Turkey
(Academic Press inc Elsevier Science, 2024) Can, Veysel; Bulduk, Mehmet; Aysin, Nesrullah; Can, Emine Kurt; Aydin, Nihal
Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods used in epilepsy patients admitted to a paediatric neurology clinic in Turkey and to examine the factors affecting these methods. Methods: This study was conducted between October 2022 and March 2023 by using a questionnaire form prepared in line with the literature to the parents (n = 172) of children who were under the age of 18 and who had been diagnosed with epilepsy for at least 1 year and who were followed up in the paediatric neurology outpatient clinic of a secondary care hospital in Van province of Turkey. The principles of scientific ethics and confidentiality of data were complied with in all stages of the study. Results: The study included 172 parents of 172 children with a mean age of 2.95 +/- 0.93 years. In the study, it was found that 37.2 % of the parents had previously used CAM themselves, almost all of the parents (98.8 %) had not discussed the use of CAM with their physician or nurse, half of the parents considered CAM to be dangerous, and 28.2 % wanted to receive counselling to learn more about CAM. It was also found that 28.5 % of the parents used CAM in the treatment of their children. The most commonly preferred CAM among parents in the treatment of epilepsy was religious healing (79.6 %) which is among mind/body practices. It was found that the most common technique used by parents was regular praying (71.4 %). Religious beliefs were effective in the use of CAM in our patient population, while confidence in medical treatment was effective in not using CAM. More than half of the parents who used CAM in their child's treatment reported benefits and reduced seizure frequency. The factors significantly associated with CAM use in children with epilepsy were parental education level, parental CAM use and disease duration. In univariate and multivariate analyses, it was found that a degree below high school increased the likelihood of CAM use by 0.017 and 0.024 times, respectively, compared to being illiterate. Conclusions: Pediatric nurses' routine examination of CAM methods used in paediatric epilepsy patients and the factors affecting these methods is very important in terms of preventing negative effects on child health, effective management of the disease process, ensuring safe use and strengthening communication to improve the quality of care.
Impact of Social Support and Breastfeeding Success on the Self-Efficacy Levels of Adolescent Mothers During the Postpartum Period
(Bmc, 2025) Can, Veysel; Bulduk, Mehmet; Can, Emine Kurt; Aysin, Nesrullah
BackgroundThis study aimed to explore the relationship between social support, breastfeeding success, and breastfeeding self-efficacy levels in adolescent mothers, as well as the factors affecting breastfeeding self-efficacy.MethodsFollowing ethical approval, The Socio-Demographic Data Form, the Breast Milk and Breastfeeding Information Form, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Short Form Scale (BFSES) and the LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnostic and Assessment Scale were used to collect data and the study was completed with 163 participants.ResultsThe rate of exclusive breastfeeding was found to be 41.1%. Mothers who exclusively breastfed their babies had higher scores on the MSPSS, LATCH, and BFSES scales. Additionally, breastfeeding self-efficacy levels were higher among mothers who initiated breastfeeding within 1 h after birth. The study also found positive correlations between social support, breastfeeding success, and breastfeeding self-efficacy.ConclusionsIn conclusion, social support networks, including partners, mothers, and mothers-in-law, should be incorporated into breastfeeding training programs to help adolescent mothers leverage these resources effectively.Clinical trial number: Not applicable.ConclusionsIn conclusion, social support networks, including partners, mothers, and mothers-in-law, should be incorporated into breastfeeding training programs to help adolescent mothers leverage these resources effectively.Clinical trial number: Not applicable.
The Relationship Between Social Support and Maternal Attachment of Adolescent Mothers and Postpartum Depression in Turkey
(BMC, 2025) Bulduk, Mehmet; Can, Emine Kurt; Can, Veysel; Aysin, Nesrullah
Background Adolescent mothers experience more negative conditions, including postpartum depression (PPD), during the postpartum period compared to other mothers. This study aimed to examine the relationship between social support, maternal attachment levels, and postpartum depression among adolescent mothers in the at-risk group. Methods The research was conducted at a hospital in the city center of Van, located in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. After receiving ethical approval and study permissions from the hospital, the Socio-Demographic Data Form, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Maternal Attachment Inventory (MAI), and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) were administered to mothers who met the study criteria and volunteered to participate. The study was completed with 150 adolescent mothers. Results The parameters influencing the mean EPDS scores were maternal age and the presence of assistance in infant care. The results showed that as the mean scores of MSPSS sub-dimensions (significant other, family, friends), the total MSPSS scores, and the MAI scores increased, the mean EPDS scores decreased. In addition, according to the regression analysis, both MAI (t=-5.206, p < 0.01) and MSPSS (t=-4.221, p < 0.01) have statistically significant effects on EPDS. Conclusion In conclusion, it is recommended that adolescent mothers, as a vulnerable group, should receive support from social networks such as family, spouse, friends, and neighbors during the postpartum period, with special consideration for the cultural context in which they live. More attention should be given to this group during the postpartum period.