Arzu Abiç

Asst. Prof. Dr. Arzu Abiç is a faculty member in the Department of Nursing at Eastern Mediterranean University's Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds a PhD from Mersin University and master's/bachelor's degrees from Near East University. Her research focuses on complementary therapies (yoga/acupressure), maternal/women's health, mental health during pandemics, and nursing education innovation. She has supervised multiple ongoing and completed theses in acupressure applications and postpartum care.

Key publications include randomized controlled trials on yoga for menopausal symptoms (Holistic Nursing Practice, 2024) and studies on pandemic mental health impacts (Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 2022). Her work often bridges clinical practice with public health education, particularly in adolescent hygiene and gynecological cancer awareness (2024).

• Current research emphasizes evidence-based interventions for women's health issues
• Active in nursing education reform through environmental literacy projects

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in nursing fundamentals and maternal health, supported by the university's SAYMER Healthy Life Practice and Research Center.