Aylin Kurt

Adolescence is a developmental phase characterised by profound biological, psychological, and social transformations, with the pursuit of identity and autonomy reaching a peak (Vertel et al. 2024)....

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between physical activity levels and internet addiction in children. This study was conducted using a cross-sectional design with 242 students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 attending a middle school in XXX. The researchers administered the “Physical Activity Adequacy Scale” and the “Internet Addiction Scale” to participants in person. The results indicated a negative correlation between age and physical activity levels, with statistical significance (r = −0.697, p = .002). The findings revealed that girls exhibited significantly higher levels of adequate physical activity compared to boys, as indicated by a significant t-value of 2.899 and a p -value of less than .001. As the grade level increased, there was a concomitant decrease in physical activity adequacy (F = 18.983, p < .001) and an increase in internet addiction (F = 3.186, p = .043). A significant positive correlation was identified between income and internet addiction scores among the study’s youth population. The factors that have been identified as significantly affecting physical activity adequacy include age, gender, the order in which children are born to a family, the parental education level, and internet addiction. In the multiple regression analysis, these variables were determined to be significant predictors of the model (Model 2: R ² = 0.144, p < .001). This study is one of a limited number of studies that examine the relationship between childhood internet addiction and physical activity inadequacy from a multidimensional perspective, drawing on demographic, familial, and socioeconomic factors. The findings yielded significant data that will inform our understanding of children’s physical activity levels and digital habits. This understanding will, in turn, inform the development of individual, school, and family-based health interventions.

This study aimed toexamine the relationships between fear of childbirth, birth satisfaction, postpartum depression, and mother-infant bonding. The population of this cross-sectional study consisted of postpartum women who had given birth vaginally. A power analysis was conducted using G*Power (version 3.1.9.7) to determine the required sample size. The a priori power analysis, based on a multiple linear regression model (f² = 0.15, α = 0.05, power = 0.80), indicated that at least 346 participants were needed. The study was completed with 520 postpartum women who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected online between June 18 and August 30, 2025, from postpartum women residing in Türkiye using a snowball sampling method via Microsoft Forms. The following instruments were used for data collection: the Introductory Information Form, the Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS), the Wijma Birth Experience Scale Version B (WBES-B), the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised Form (BSS-RF), and the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS). The mean scores were 13.77 ± 3.83 for MIBS, 111.57 ± 12.14 for WBES-B, 21.83 ± 3.11 for BSS-RF, and 12.84 ± 4.45 for EPDS. A moderate negative correlation was found between WBES-B and MIBS (r = - 0.501, p < 0.001). A weak positive correlation was observed between MIBS and BSS-RF (r = 0.145, p < 0.01). Notably, EPDS showed a weak but statistically significant positive correlation with MIBS (r = 0.232, p < 0.001), indicating that higher levels of depressive symptoms were associated with poorer mother-infant bonding. In the multivariable analysis, WBES-B remained negatively associated with MIBS (B = - 0.145, p < 0.001), a finding that should be interpreted cautiously given the scoring direction of the MIBS. EPDS was also positively associated with MIBS (B = 0.152, p < 0.001). The association between BSS-RF and MIBS was of borderline statistical significance (p = 0.076). Postpartum women demonstrated moderate levels of mother-infant bonding and birth satisfaction, along with elevated levels of fear of childbirth and a notable risk of postpartum depression. Higher levels of depressive symptoms were consistently associated with poorer mother-infant bonding in both bivariate and multivariable analyses. The relationship between fear of childbirth and bonding appeared complex and should be interpreted with caution, particularly in light of the scoring direction of the MIBS and the early postpartum context.

This study examines the pre-program knowledge levels, needs and expectations of preschool teachers and parents regarding disasters, first aid and psychological resilience, with a view to informing the development of an early childhood disaster resilience education program. The study was conducted using a qualitative case study design, with data being collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 preschool teachers and 48 parents. The collected data were analysed using both descriptive and content analysis methods, with the MAXQDA software. Both teachers and parents emphasised the importance of educating children about natural disasters in an age-appropriate and psychologically safe manner. While teachers focused on drills, safety behaviours and emotional regulation, parents highlighted disaster kit preparation and communication strategies. The use of art was seen as a critical tool for emotional expression and psychological recovery by both groups. The results indicate that preschool teachers and parents perceive a strong need and express support for the development of a developmentally appropriate and holistic disaster resilience education program for early childhood.

Objective: This study aimed to assess high school adolescent female students’ knowledge about breast cancer and breast self-examination (BSE) and to determine the impact of a structured education programme on knowledge levels. Method: The study was conducted using a quasi-experimental, single-group pretest–posttest design. A total of 178 female adolescents studying in the city centre of Bartın were included in the study. A two-part form measuring the participants’ demographic characteristics and their knowledge levels about breast cancer and BSE was used as the data collection tool. The education programme consisted of two modules, the first focusing on breast cancer awareness and the second on promoting knowledge of BSE, and was implemented face-to-face in the school setting. Results: Of the 178 individuals who participated in the study, 50.6% were in the ninth grade. The mean age of the adolescents was 14.8 ± 0.6 years, and their mean age at menarche was 12.4 ± 1.1 years. Following the education, a substantial enhancement was evident in the students’ knowledge of breast cancer (4.2 ± 1.3→6.8 ± 0.9), their awareness of misconceptions (2.1 ± 1.1→4.5 ± 0.8), their cognisance of screening and early diagnosis (2.8 ± 1.0→5.6 ± 0.7), their practices regarding BSE (1.9 ± 0.9→4.9 ± 0.8), and their total score (11.0 ± 2.6→21.8 ± 2.1) ( p < .001). Conclusion: The education programme significantly increased adolescent female students’ knowledge of breast cancer and BSE and raised awareness of early diagnosis and preventive health behaviours.