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An Irreversible Method-Opinions of Women with Tubal Ligation in Turkey: A Qualitative Study

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An Irreversible Method-Opinions of Women with Tubal Ligation in Turkey: A Qualitative Study

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Background: It is stated that for women who do not want to have more children, tubal ligation may be a good choice. Among the techniques used to prevent pregnancy, the most focused is on the process of cutting-connecting the tubes. Objective: This study was conducted to examine the opinions of women who use tubal ligation as a family planning method. Methods: The qualitative study desing. The 11 women using tubal ligation as a family planning method, consisted of the study. The qualitative study conducted between January and February 2023. The opinions of women using tubal ligation about the method were collected by individual in-depth interview method using a semi-structured interview form. The data obtained from the interview were analyzed through content analysis. Results: This qualitative study is based on data from 11 interviews about tubal ligation used by women living in Turkey. In the article, decision making process, the effect of family planning on sexual life and belief 3 main themes were determined. It was determined that women do not want to have children again and that it is a definite method in deciding tubal ligation. It was determined that the women were very comfortable in the tubal ligation method and provided comfort. It was determined that when women preferred tubal ligation, there were many negative environmental reactions and it contradicted their beliefs. Conclusion: In order for family planning (FP) research and interventions to be successful in achieving equitable and rights-based access to FP, they must adopt a community- and women-centred approach, collaboratively exploring the norms, religion, and lifestyle factors surrounding FP.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

Halic Universıty

Etik Beyan

Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Haliç University (Decision No: 37, Date: 22 February 2023). The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to data collection, and confidentiality and anonymity were ensured throughout the study.

Teşekkür

The authors would like to express their sincere gratitude to all women who generously shared their experiences and participated in this study. Their valuable contributions made this research possible.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Halk Sağlığı (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

1 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

21 Temmuz 2026

Kabul Tarihi

2 Ağustos 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Bilgiç, F. Ş., & Yıldız Karaahmet, A. (2026). An Irreversible Method-Opinions of Women with Tubal Ligation in Turkey: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Biotechnology and Strategic Health Research, 10(2), 132-141. https://doi.org/10.34084/bshr.2000329
AMA
1.Bilgiç FŞ, Yıldız Karaahmet A. An Irreversible Method-Opinions of Women with Tubal Ligation in Turkey: A Qualitative Study. J Biotechnol and Strategic Health Res. 2026;10(2):132-141. doi:10.34084/bshr.2000329
Chicago
Bilgiç, Fatma Şule, ve Aysu Yıldız Karaahmet. 2026. “An Irreversible Method-Opinions of Women with Tubal Ligation in Turkey: A Qualitative Study”. Journal of Biotechnology and Strategic Health Research 10 (2): 132-41. https://doi.org/10.34084/bshr.2000329.
EndNote
Bilgiç FŞ, Yıldız Karaahmet A (01 Eylül 2026) An Irreversible Method-Opinions of Women with Tubal Ligation in Turkey: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Biotechnology and Strategic Health Research 10 2 132–141.
IEEE
[1]F. Ş. Bilgiç ve A. Yıldız Karaahmet, “An Irreversible Method-Opinions of Women with Tubal Ligation in Turkey: A Qualitative Study”, J Biotechnol and Strategic Health Res, c. 10, sy 2, ss. 132–141, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.34084/bshr.2000329.
ISNAD
Bilgiç, Fatma Şule - Yıldız Karaahmet, Aysu. “An Irreversible Method-Opinions of Women with Tubal Ligation in Turkey: A Qualitative Study”. Journal of Biotechnology and Strategic Health Research 10/2 (01 Eylül 2026): 132-141. https://doi.org/10.34084/bshr.2000329.
JAMA
1.Bilgiç FŞ, Yıldız Karaahmet A. An Irreversible Method-Opinions of Women with Tubal Ligation in Turkey: A Qualitative Study. J Biotechnol and Strategic Health Res. 2026;10:132–141.
MLA
Bilgiç, Fatma Şule, ve Aysu Yıldız Karaahmet. “An Irreversible Method-Opinions of Women with Tubal Ligation in Turkey: A Qualitative Study”. Journal of Biotechnology and Strategic Health Research, c. 10, sy 2, Eylül 2026, ss. 132-41, doi:10.34084/bshr.2000329.
Vancouver
1.Fatma Şule Bilgiç, Aysu Yıldız Karaahmet. An Irreversible Method-Opinions of Women with Tubal Ligation in Turkey: A Qualitative Study. J Biotechnol and Strategic Health Res. 01 Eylül 2026;10(2):132-41. doi:10.34084/bshr.2000329