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• MakaleAçık Erişim2025/r/bayburt/16166
  Fear of COVID-19 and Depression in Pregnant Women and New Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Study

  Kırbaş, Zila Özlem; Sönmez Sarı, Ebru; Aktaş, Elif Odabaşı; Işık, Hafsa Kübra

  Purpose: The objective of the study was to determine COVID-19 fear and depression in pregnant women and new mothers. Methods: The study sample consisted of pregnant women and new mothers, who gave birth in the last 1 year, aged 18 years or older, living in a province in the Eastern Black Sea region (n = 259). Data werecollected through a personal-information form, COVID-19 Fear Scale, and PHQ-9. Results: Women's COVID-19 Fear Scalescore mean was 15.28±6.42 and their PHQ-9 mean score was 9.27±5.31. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the variables of PHQ-9 (p=0.000), educational background (p=0.029), occupational status (p=0.0015) and socioeconomic status (p=0.012) were statistically significant predictors of COVID-19 fear. All variables were found to explain the variance in COVID-19 Fear Scale scores to 16% (R2= 0.164). Conclusion: The women in this study appeared to have a moderate level of COVID-19 fear. PHQ-9, educational background, occupational status, and socioeconomic status were predictors of women's COVID-19 fear. The pandemic period, which is a public health emergency, affects not only the physical health but also the psychological health of pregnant and post-partum women, a particularly vulnerable group. It is very important for midwives and nurses to effectively screen pregnant and post-partum women, particularly vulnerable group, for symptoms of depression and fear, and to provide them with accurate and up-to-date information to protect and improve their health.

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2025/r/bayburt/16163
  The Role of Family: Effects on Adolescents’ Body Image and Eating Attitudes

  Esgin, Ozge; Erten, Tayyibe; Şahiner, Ayça

  Purpose: Adolescence is a critical period of physical, cognitive, and emotional changes, during which body image and eating attitudes are shaped. This study examines the relationship between family-related factors, body image, and eating attitudes among adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 300 adolescents (133 girls, 167 boys) from three high schools in Bayburt, Türkiye. The data was obtained by researchers in classes under the supervision of teachers. Body image was assessed using the Body Cathexis and Self Scale, and eating attitudes were evaluated with the Eating Attitudes Test26 (EAT-26). Family-related characteristics, including family type, parental education, and occupation, were collected through a structured questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS package program (version 22.0). Results: The mean Body Cathexis and Self Scale score was significantly higher in boys than girls (p0.05). Family type (p=0.009), maternal mortality (p=0.004), and paternal occupation (p=0.035) were significantly associated with eating attitudes, whereas no significant relationship was found between family-related factors and body image (p>0.05). Conclusion: Family structure and socioeconomic status influence adolescent eating attitudes, while body image appears less affected by family-related factors. Interventions targeting adolescent health should address family-based support, particularly for those experiencing maternal loss, and promote body image awareness programs, especially among girls. Future research should explore cultural and psychosocial influences on adolescent health behaviors.

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