Browsing by Author "Ozbay, Hediye"

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Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality in Older Adults With Chronic Illnesses
(Springer/Plenum Publishers, 2025) Ozbay, Hediye; Filoğlu Ersü, Nilay; Utli, Adil; Ersu, Nilay Filoglu; Department of Midwifery/ Ebelik Bölümü
This study aimed to examine the effect of the association between body image and self-esteem levels on attitudes toward sexuality in older adults with chronic illnesses. The research was descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational. The study sample comprised 1,004 people over the age of 65 who visited family health centers in a province in the east of T & uuml;rkiye. The Older Person's Description Form, the Body-Cathexis Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale Short Form, and the Sexual Attitude Scale for Elderly People were used for data collection. For the data analysis, Pearson's r correlation test, simultaneous multiple linear regression, and binary logistic regression were employed. The mean age of the participants was 69.97 +/- 5.74 years, and 66.9% were between 65 and 74 years of age. Furthermore, 53.8% of the participants were male and 56.2% had two chronic illnesses. It was found that the participants' age, body image, and self-esteem explained 84% of the total variance in their permissive attitudes toward sexuality. Furthermore, as the age of the older adults with chronic illnesses increased, there were negative effects on their permissive attitudes toward sexuality. However, as their body image and self-esteem levels improved, there was a positive effect on their permissive attitudes toward sexuality. These findings will be of benefit in encouraging and developing sexual health in older adults with chronic illnesses.
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The Impact of Cold Application on Pain and Comfort During the Process of Diabetic Foot Care
(Elsevier Ireland Ltd, 2025) Turan, Mensure; Ozbay, Hediye; Avsar, Melek
Background and Aim: Given the significance of pain management in the context of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) care, particularly in terms of ensuring patient adherence to treatment regimens, this study was undertaken to ascertain the impact of cold washing on pain and comfort levels during diabetic foot care. Methods: A single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted in the chronic wound care clinic of a teaching and research hospital in the southeastern region of Turkey. The sample consisted of 68 patients, with 34 assigned to the cold application group and 34 assigned to the control group. Pain and comfort levels were recorded at baseline, and during and after the application of a 0.9% NaCl solution (cold or warm) during DFU care. Results: A comparison of the Cold Application group with the control group revealed a statistically significant reduction in post-intervention pain scores (p = 0.000) and a statistically significant increase in comfort scores (p = 0.000) over time. Conclusion: It can be posited that cold washing represents an efficacious intervention in the management of pain and discomfort associated with diabetic foot care.