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- MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ1Psychometric Evaluation of Barriers to Help-Seeking-Trauma Scale in Turkish Violence Survivors
Zonp, Zeynep; Ergun, Gul; Uysal Yalcin, Suna; Simsek Arslan, Buket; Koyuncu, Ilhan; Saint Arnault, Denise
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant global public health and human rights issue. Despite experiencing violence, many survivors hesitate to seek professional help due to individual, social, and cultural barriers. Understanding these barriers is essential for improving access to support services. The Barriers to Help-Seeking–Trauma Version (BHS-TR) Scale was developed to identify such barriers across different cultural contexts. This study aimed to culturally adapt the BHS-TR Scale into Turkish and evaluate its psychometric properties in a sample of GBV survivors. A cultural adaptation and cross-sectional psychometric study was conducted between May and August 2024 at two universities in Türkiye. The sample included 163 women students who reported experiences of GBV. Data were collected using a demographic form, the Turkish version of the BHS-TR Scale, and the Barriers to Seeking Mental Health Counseling Scale (BMHC). Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS 21, Jamovi, and JASP. Descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), reliability testing (Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega), and convergent validity assessment were performed. Participants most reported psychological violence (88.3%), coercion and threats (31.3%), childhood abuse (25.8%); 61.3% had never sought professional help. CFA supported the seven-factor structure of the BHS-TR Scale. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach’s α =.934). BHS-TR scores showed a moderate-positive correlation with the BMHC (r =.312, p <.01), supporting convergent validity. The Turkish BHS-TR Scale is a valid and reliable tool to assess help-seeking barriers among GBV survivors. It offers culturally relevant measures for research, policy, and intervention planning.
- MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ2Determination of anxiety, hopelessness and depression levels of patients after lung resection
Yesilbas, Burcu Bicer; Simsek Yaban, Zuleyha
This study aimed to investigate the levels of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness in patients following lung resection surgery, as well as the interrelationships among these variables. A descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 177 patients who underwent lung resection between November 2019 and May 2022. Data were collected using a Sociodemographic Information Form, the Beck Hopelessness Scale, the Beck Depression Scale (BDS), and the State-Trait Anxiety Scale (STAI), all administered postoperatively. Descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations, frequencies), independent samples t-tests, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with post-hoc tests (Bonferroni or Tamhane’s T2), and Pearson correlation analysis were performed using SPSS version 23. Levene’s test was used to assess the homogeneity of variances. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The average age of the participants was found 57.75 ± 6.65 and 61.6% of the patients were male and malignancy rate was 74.5%. According to the data, all patients experienced some level of hopelessness, with 33.3% of the participants experiencing minimal, 23.7% mild, 28.2% moderate and 14.7% severe hopelessness. Depression was also experienced by all participants. Specifically, 1.7% had mild depression, 11.9% had moderate depression, and 86.4% had severe depression. The mean state anxiety score was 50.73 ± 6.02, and the mean trait anxiety score was 50.82 ± 3.91. A positive and statistically significant correlation was found between the Beck Depression Scale and the State Anxiety scores (p < 0.05). The psychological condition of patients following lung resection is too significant to be overlooked. Therefore, it is essential to support patients undergoing thoracic surgery throughout the perioperative period using a holistic approach providing specialist psychological support when necessary. Routine screening for mental health symptoms and early psychosocial interventions such as therapeutic communication, psychiatric consultation, and nursing (consultation-liaison) support should be integrated into perioperative care.
- DergiPsychology, Health and Medicine
- DergiJournal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma
