Ruken TUNÇ SALAR

Ruken TUNÇ SALAR is a Researcher and academician in the Department of Midwifery at Antalya Bilim University's Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Midwifery from Kocaeli University (2017), a Master's in Health Sciences from Sağlık Bilimleri University, and is pursuing a doctoral degree at Aydın Adnan Menderes University's Health Sciences Institute. She has clinical experience as a midwife at Taksim Acıbadem Hospital (2017–2020) and Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital (2020). Since 2021, she has been actively involved in research and teaching at Antalya Bilim University.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's: Kocaeli University Midwifery Department (2017)
  • Master's: Sağlık Bilimleri University (Thesis: 'The Effect of Postpartum Comfort Level on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Success', 2020)
  • Doctorate: Aydın Adnan Menderes University Health Sciences Institute (Ongoing since 2023)

Her research focuses on postpartum care optimization, breastfeeding support mechanisms, and midwifery education innovations. Her master's thesis highlighted critical links between postpartum comfort and successful breastfeeding practices, contributing to evidence-based maternal healthcare strategies.

While no specific articles or awards are listed, her academic trajectory reflects strong engagement in clinical midwifery and hospital-based research.