Browsing by Author "Satilmis, Ilkay Gungor"

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Concerns About Fertility, Social Appearance, and Relationships in Young Adults With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2024) Sari, Esra; Satilmis, Ilkay Gungor
Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), affecting 1-11% of reproductive-age women, is characterised by many symptoms that cause important concerns especially in young adults. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the concerns about fertility, social appearance, and relationships in young adults with PCOS. Methodology: This descriptive study included 140 young female adults aged 18-26, who were diagnosed with PCOS, agreed to participate in the onlineresearch through social media between July and December 2022 in Turkey. Data were collected using the 'Participant Interview Form' and the "Social Appearance Anxiety Scale (SAAS). Results: The mean age of the participants was 22.1 +/- 2.1. As the most common symptoms, 78.6% experienced menstrual irregularities, 16.4% were overweight, 7.1% were obese, 67.1% had hirsutism and 65.7% had acne. Most of the participants expressed concerns about future infertility (72.9%), and worried about being unable to conceive due to PCOS in the future (sometimes = 61.4%). Over eighty percent of the participants expressed some level of dissatisfaction with their physical appearance. They commonly believe that their self-esteem, emotionalstate, social relationships and partner relationships could be negatively affected by PCOS. SAAS scores were significantly increased by low income, high BMI, hirsutism, dissatisfaction with physicalappearance, low self-esteem, emotional problems and concerns related to social and partner relationships (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Young adults have common concerns about the potential negative impacts of PCOS on fertility, social appearance, and relationships. Health professionals should be aware of their counselling needs about the possible physical and psycho-social effects of PCOS and provide continuous care and support.
The Effect of Acupressure on Lactation in Non-Breastfeeding Mothers After Preterm Cesarean Delivery
(Taylor & Francis inc, 2023) Sari, Esra; Satilmis, Ilkay Gungor
This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of acupressure on lactation in non-breastfeeding mothers. The sample of the study was comprised of 64 mothers, who were randomly selected among the primipara mothers of premature newborns delivered through cesarean section in a hospital. Before the implementation, the Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale and the Richards? Campbell Sleep Questionnaire were applied. In post-operative three days, 15-minute acupressure was implemented in the morning/evening, for acupressure-group mothers and pump milking was applied; control group mothers were only milked in the mornings and evenings. Mothers' perceptions of lactation symptoms were evaluated with Visual Analog Scale. Acupressure satisfaction was evaluated with a Visual Analog Patient Satisfaction Scale, and pumped milk quantities were recorded. Indications of lactation such as tension, heat, and pain in breasts were found to be higher in acupressure group.The amounts of milk in acupressure group were significantly higher compared to control group.