Introduction: As women experience cultural practices during their lifespan, midwives’ displaying a culture-specific approach from the school years is of great importance for the quality of care. This study was conducted to determine the intercultural sensitivity and ethnocentrism levels of midwife candidates in Turkey. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,616 midwifery students who studied in seven different regions of Turkey in the 2018–2019 academic year. Data were collected through a questionnaire, Intercultural Sensitivity Scale, and Ethnocentrism Scale. Results: It was determined that the variables such as the region where the midwife candidates grew up and location of the university, their years at school, and having friends from different cultures were effective on their intercultural sensitivity and ethnocentrism levels ( p < .05). Discussion: Consequently, it is concluded that international student exchange programs and culture-sensitive-based care approaches during midwifery education will increase the intercultural sensitivity levels of students and contribute to reducing ethnocentrism levels.

OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the anxiety experienced by health care workers in different branches during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS:The cross-sectional study included 373 health care workers. Data were collected using an online questionnaire consisting of the Sociodemographic Form (32 items related to the working conditions of health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic) and the Penn State Concern Questionnaire. RESULTS: The anxiety levels of the female workers were significantly higher (p<0.001). The total Penn State Concern Questionnaire points were determined to be statistically significantly higher in those who need to protect the family during the pandemic (p=0.03), who were dissatisfied with their profession (p<0.001), and those whose workload had increased during the pandemic (p=0.007). CONCLUSIONS:The study results demonstrated that the levels of anxiety of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic could be increased by young age, low level of experience, female gender, increased workload, and dissatisfaction with the profession.

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OBJECTIVE:This systematic review aims to analyze the parenthood experiences of LGBT+ individuals. METHODS: The review was carried out between February and June 2020 and used key words about LGBT+ and/or parenthood, including, "lesbian and mother, " "lesbian and parenthood, " "gay and father, " "gay and parenthood, " and "trans and parenthood, " which were published in databases, such as PubMed, Google Academic, Wiley Online Library, and ScienceDirect. RESULTS: We reviewed 19 research articles, and the majority of these articles suggested that LGBT+s faced negative reactions and discrimination when they decided to become parents. Once they became parents, the relationship of most of the LGBT+ individuals with their partners and the surrounding social environment improved and social support for and self-esteem of the LGBT+ individuals increased. CONCLUSIONS: Compared to the heterosexual parents, LGBT+ individuals faced with various problems in their social, family, and professional lives during parenthood. Therefore, they need more family, legal, and social support.

The aim of this review was to draw attention to mindfulness in the periods of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood, and the importance and efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions in these periods. It is clear that mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions have improving effects on psychosocial health outcomes. In periods such as pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood, the benefit of these interventions seems to provide an effective means of reducing depressive symptoms and the perceived stress and anxiety levels. Increasing the level of mindfulness in these periods is an intervention which provides the woman with a positive birth experience, reduces the possibility of postpartum depression, and facilitates the adaptation process to parenthood. Mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions can be easily used in many areas in the provision of health services. The benefit of these interventions in the periods of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood will increase the psychological well-being of the woman and reduce potential mental health problems to a minimum. As parents with a high level of mindfulness will raise a healthy individual, this will contribute to the formation of a healthy society.

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