Browsing by Author "Jahrami, Haitham"

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Reliability Generalization Meta-Analysis of the Internal Consistency and Test-Retest Reliability of the Body Awareness Questionnaire
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2025) Husain, Waqar; Ebrahim, Ahmed Husain; Alobaidi, Sondos; Ghazzawi, Hadeel; Trabelsi, Khaled; Pourdeh, Elham Foroudi; Jahrami, Haitham
The Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ) measures attentiveness to normal body processes and is widely used with both healthy and patient samples. Meta-analysis of 10 articles involving 15 studies (4078 participants) examined BAQ reliability. Random-effects models pooled Cronbach's alpha and test-retest coefficients. Heterogeneity was assessed via I-2 statistic; publication bias via funnel plots, Egger's and Begg's tests, and trim-and-fill method. Pooled Cronbach's alpha was 0.84 (95% CI: 0.81-0.87), indicating high internal consistency despite substantial heterogeneity (I-2 = 92.20%). Pooled test-retest reliability was strong at 0.84 (95% CI: 0.78-0.89), though with significant heterogeneity (I-2 = 95.42%). Egger's test suggested potential publication bias. Despite heterogeneity and potential bias issues, findings support BAQ's cross-population applicability.
Investigation of the Relationship Between Weaning Readiness and Maternal Depression: Cross-Sectional Online Survey
(Mdpi, 2025) Sari, Esra; Dalkiran, Irem Ozten; Arda, Nuray; Jahrami, Haitham
Background/Objectives: The initiation and continuation of breastfeeding are just as crucial as its conclusion. This study aimed to explore the connection between maternal depression and readiness for weaning. Although previous studies have examined maternal depression in the context of breastfeeding initiation and continuation, limited research has explored its role in weaning readiness. This study seeks to address this gap by investigating the psychological and emotional aspects of weaning in primiparous mothers. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between May and July 2024 through online interviews. The descriptive information form, Readiness for Weaning Scale (RWS), and Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) were used for data collection. The sample included 83 primiparous mothers with a healthy pregnancy, no prior depression diagnosis or breastfeeding experience, and a baby aged 18 months or older. Statistical analyses were conducted to examine the correlation between RWS and BDI-II scores. Results: Participants' mean age was 31.95 +/- 5.25 years, and the average breastfeeding duration was 17.83 +/- 9.79 months. Among the mothers, 63.9% reported readiness to wean, with a significant relationship between the RWS and readiness. Emotional challenges included sadness (62.7%), fear of damaging the maternal bond (45.8%), and feelings of deprivation (34.9%). The mean RWS score was 65.64 +/- 11.31, while the mean BDI-II score was 9.67 +/- 7.02. Higher depression scores were associated with lower readiness for weaning. Conclusions: Midwives play a crucial role in supporting mothers during weaning. This study highlights the need for targeted interventions to address maternal emotional well-being during this transition. Future research should explore culturally sensitive approaches to improve support mechanisms for mothers experiencing psychological distress while weaning.
The Relationship Between Motivation for Having Children and Sociodemographic and Obstetric Characteristics: A Cross-Sectional Study
(BMC, 2025) Bilgin, Zumrut; Dalkiran, Irem Ozten; Sari, Esra; Trabelsi, Khaled; Husain, Waqar; Ammar, Achraf; Jahrami, Haitham
Objective This study aims to examine the relationships between motivation for having children and sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics. Materials and methods This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between February 2025 and March 2025. Data were collected via the "Personal Information Form" and the "Motivations for Having Children Scale".The data of 185 women who participated in the study were analyzed, and the statistical significance level was accepted as p < 0.05. Results The mean age of the women who participated in the study was 32.94 +/- 7.63 years; 65.4% were university graduates, and 42.2% wanted to have children. A significant correlation was found between the desire for children and age, education level, income level, social support status and duration of marriage (p < 0.05). In the present study, 27.6% of the women had one pregnancy, 31.4% had living children, and a relationship was found between the number of pregnancies, the number of living children and the time elapsed since the last pregnancy. In this study, there was no significant difference between the total score of the Motivation to Have Children Scale and age, educational level, income level, or duration of marriage (p > 0.05), whereas a significant difference was found between employment status and spousal compatibility (p <0.05).The mean total score of the Motivation to Have Children Scale was calculated as 92.38 +/- 26.31. Conclusion According to the findings of the study, it was determined that women's employment status and spousal adjustment affected women's motivation to have children. In this direction, it is thought that psychosocial factors, in addition to sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics, will play a critical role in determining reproductive motivations. Understanding these factors may help reproductive health professionals and policymakers develop interventions for women's motivation to have children and support family planning efforts in different social contexts.