Is there a relationship between internalized misogyny and attitudes towards dating violence in young women?

This study aims to determine the relationship between young women's attitudes towards dating violence and internalized misogyny. This study used descriptive and relational design. The target population of the study was all young women aged between 18 and 24 years who lived in Turkey. A total of 288 individuals were accessed in the study. Data were collected through the "Personal Information Form" developed by the researchers, "Attitudes towards Dating Violence Scales", and the "Internalized Misogyny Scale". Participating young women's Attitudes Towards Male Psychological Dating Violence Scale mean score and the Internalized Misogyny Scale mean score demonstrated a positive and medium level relationship (p<0.01. r:0.412), and a positive and weak correlation was detected with Devaluing of Women (p<0.01. r:0.374), Distrust of Women (p<0.01. r:0.341), and gender bias in favor of men (p<0.01. r:0.321) sub-scale mean scores. This study found that although the level was weak, there was a correlation between internalized misogyny and dating violence, and the increase in internalized misogyny increased the acceptance of dating violence in young women.

Is there a relationship between internalized misogyny and premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea in young women? A descriptive-relational study.

AIM: This study utilized a descriptive and relational design to determine the relationship between young women's experiences of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea with internalized misogyny. METHODS: A total of 487 individuals were accessed. Data were collected through the "Personal Information Form" prepared by the researchers, the "Functional and Emotional Measure of Dysmenorrhea" the "Premenstrual Syndrome Scale," and the "Internalized Misogyny Scale." RESULTS: The internalized misogyny scale mean score had significant effects on the functional and emotional measure of dysmenorrhea mean score (p < 0.05). The internalized misogyny scale mean score was found to have a statistically significant effect on the premenstrual syndrome scale (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: This study found that young women's internalized misogyny was highly correlated with PMS and dysmenorrhea, and increased internalized misogyny also increased the severity of PMS and dysmenorrhea in young women.

Are premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea related to the personality structure of women? A descriptive relation-seeker type study.

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to define the relationship of experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea with the personality structure of women. DESIGN AND METHODS: The sample of this descriptive relation-seeker-type study comprised 353 women. Data were collected using the PMS Scale, Quick Big Five Personality Test, and The Questionnaire Form between 1 April and 31 August 2019 in a city in the Mediterranean region in Turkey. FINDINGS: There was a weak negative-biased correlation between PMS and extraversion, a very weak negative-biased correlation between PMS and conscientiousness, a moderate negative-biased correlation between PMS and neuroticism, and a very weak positive-biased significant correlation between PMS and openness (P < .05). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: These data suggest that women who are introverted, have weak self-confidence, tend to have negative feelings such as anxiety, depression, and anger, and have weak coping skills are at risk for experiencing PMS.

Correction to: The Effect of Health Education Given to Syrian Refugee Women in their Own Language on Awareness of Breast and Cervical Cancer, in Turkey: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

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Restless legs syndrome and quality of life in pregnant women.

OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to determine the extent of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in pregnant women and evaluate the relationship between the syndrome and quality of life. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. A questionnaire developed by the researcher, the Short Form 36 (SF-36) Questionnaire to measure the quality of life, the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) Diagnostic Criteria for RLS and the Restless Legs Syndrome Rating Scale were applied to the women to collect the data. A total of 250 pregnant women were included in the study. RESULTS: The mean age of the women was 28.11 ± 5.59 years and the mean gestational time was 26.26 ± 10.72 weeks. Symptoms of RLS were seen in 46.4 % of the women. The mean for the RLS Violence Rating Score was 20.82 ± 6.61 for the women with RLS. RLS was found to be mild in 5.2 % of the women, moderate in 45.7 %, severe in 40.5 % and very severe in 8.6 %. A statistically significant effect of RLS survival on quality of life was observed. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that almost half of the pregnant women in this study experienced RLS, and about half of those with RLS experienced severe or very severe RLS. There is a significant relationship between RLS and six domains of SF-36 (physical, role limitations, pain, general health perception, energy/vitality, and mental health).

Restless legs syndrome and quality of life in pregnant women

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to determine the extent of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in pregnant women and evaluate the relationship between the syndrome and quality of life. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. A questionnaire developed by the researcher, the Short Form 36 (SF-36) Questionnaire to measure the quality of life, the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) Diagnostic Criteria for RLS and the Restless Legs Syndrome Rating Scale were applied to the women to collect the data. A total of 250 pregnant women were included in the study. RESULTS: The mean age of the women was 28.11 ± 5.59 years and the mean gestational time was 26.26 ± 10.72 weeks. Symptoms of RLS were seen in 46.4 % of the women. The mean for the RLS Violence Rating Score was 20.82 ± 6.61 for the women with RLS. RLS was found to be mild in 5.2 % of the women, moderate in 45.7 %, severe in 40.5 % and very severe in 8.6 %. A statistically significant effect of RLS survival on quality of life was observed. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that almost half of the pregnant women in this study experienced RLS, and about half of those with RLS experienced severe or very severe RLS. There is a significant relationship between RLS and six domains of SF-36 (physical, role limitations, pain, general health perception, energy/vitality, and mental health).

RESUMO OBJETIVO: Neste estudo, objetivamos determinar a extensão da síndrome das pernas inquietas (SPI) em gestantes e avaliar a relação da síndrome com a qualidade de vida. MÉTODOS: Este é um estudo descritivo transversal. Um questionário desenvolvido pelo pesquisador, o Questionário Short Form 36 (SF-36) para medir a qualidade de vida, o Grupo Internacional de Síndrome das Pernas Inquietas (IRLSSG) Critérios de Diagnóstico para SPI e a Escala de Avaliação da Síndrome das Pernas Inquietas foram administrados às mulheres para coletar os dados. Um total de 250 gestantes foi incluído no estudo. RESULTADOS: A média de idade das mulheres foi de 28,11 ± 5,59 e a média das semanas gestacionais da gestação foi de 26,26 ± 10,72. Os sintomas da SPI foram observados em 46,4% das mulheres. A média para o Índice de Violência da RLS foi de 20,82 ± 6,61 para as mulheres com SPI. A SPI foi discreta em 5,2% das mulheres, moderada em 45,7%, grave em 40,5% e muito grave em 8,6%. Um efeito estatisticamente significativo da sobrevida da SPI na qualidade de vida foi observado (p<0,005). CONCLUSÃO: Estes resultados indicam que quase metade das mulheres grávidas neste estudo experimentou a SPI, e cerca de metade das pessoas com SPI experimentou SPI grave ou muito grave. Existe uma relação significativa entre a SPI e seis domínios do SF-36 (físico, limitação de papéis, dor, percepção geral de saúde, energia/vitalidade e saúde mental).