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Prof. Hatice Yangin is a distinguished Professor at Akdeniz University's Department of Nursing, specializing in Obstetric Health and Diseases Nursing. She currently serves as Head of Department, Dean, and Rectorate Commissioner at Akdeniz University, demonstrating significant leadership in academic administration alongside her research and teaching responsibilities.
Her educational background includes a Doctorate from Hacettepe University's Institute of Health Sciences in Obstetric and Women's Diseases Nursing (2004), along with multiple postgraduate degrees in Nursing from the same institution. With over 132 publications in Web of Science and impressive h-indices across multiple databases (180 in WoS), she has established herself as a prominent researcher in nursing science.
- Doctorate (2004): Hacettepe University, Institute of Health Sciences, Obstetric and Women's Diseases Nursing Program
- Postgraduate (1989-1991): Hacettepe University, Institute of Health Sciences, Nursing Program
- Undergraduate (1982-1986): Hacettepe University, Nursing College
Prof. Yangin's research primarily focuses on women's health across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on sexual health, menopause, childbirth experiences, and gynecological cancer care. Her work often applies nursing theories to practical clinical situations, examining how theoretical frameworks can improve patient outcomes. She has developed specialized expertise in qualitative research methods and has increasingly incorporated pandemic-related impacts into her recent studies.
Her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of scholarly contribution, with recent work exploring innovative approaches to sexual health education for visually impaired individuals, the psychological impacts of childbirth fear, and the effects of nursing care programs based on human caring theory for women with gynecological cancer. Her research demonstrates a strong commitment to improving women's healthcare experiences through evidence-based nursing practice.
Among her notable scientific contributions:
- Extensive research on sexual health across various contexts including pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and cancer
- Development and validation of assessment tools like the Women's Genital Self-Image Scale
- Pioneering work on web-based sexual health education for individuals with visual impairments
- Investigations into cultural differences in menopausal experiences between Turkish and German women
Prof. Yangin has successfully advised 14 graduate students through their thesis work, spanning topics from postpartum sexuality to cervical cancer screening beliefs. She has secured numerous research grants from higher education institutions, with current projects focusing on cosmetic gynecology experiences and humanistic nursing care for women undergoing pregnancy termination. Her leadership extends beyond research to significant administrative roles that shape nursing education at her institution.
She has also contributed to the academic community through peer review activities for national nursing journals since 2013, helping maintain scholarly standards in her field.
