Dr. Ezgi Şahin | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

Giresun University | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ezgi Şahin is an Assistant Professor at Giresun University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Midwifery Program, Turkey, with a robust academic and research profile in reproductive health, midwifery education, sexual counseling, and public health. She earned her PhD in Gynecology Nursing from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa in 2021, focusing on the PLISSIT model for sexual counseling of infertile couples, following a Master’s in Nursing from Okan University and a Bachelor’s from Dumlupinar University. Dr. Ezgi Şahin has published extensively in international and national journals, covering topics such as childbirth experiences, prenatal attachment, parenting preparation, vaccine hesitancy, and the impact of COVID-19 on sexual and reproductive health. She has contributed chapters to scientific books on sexual health, pelvic floor dysfunction, ethics in pregnancy, and alternative therapies, and has presented at numerous national and international conferences. Beyond research, she has supervised graduate theses, led TÜBİTAK student research projects, and held key academic administrative roles including Erasmus coordinator and program head, reflecting her commitment to advancing health sciences education and maternal care.

Featured Publications

Şahin, E., & Şahin Hotun, N. (2018). Cultural practices before and during pregnancy: Example of Turkey. 2nd International Congress of Nursing (ICON-2018).

Şahin, E. G. S. (2020). COVID-19 pandemisinde cinsellik ve cinsel sağlık. Androloji Bülteni, 22(3), 249–253.

Şahin, E., & Güngör, İ. (2020). İlk ve acil yardım öğrencilerinin kadına yönelik şiddete ve şiddette mesleki rollerine ilişkin tutumları. Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi, 3(2), 114–124.

Şahin, E. Y. S. (2022). Effects of a parenting preparation course on preferred mode of delivery, fear of childbirth, and perception of traumatic childbirth in midwifery students. Journal of Research Development in Nursing and Midwifery, 20(2), 44–48.

Şahin, E., & Kesik, M. (2025). Effects of HypnoBirthing education and oxytocin massage on labor and postpartum period in primiparous pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial. Women & Health.

Neslihan LOK | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr Neslihan LOK, Selcuk University, Turkey

Neslihan Lök is an esteemed academic with a doctorate in Psychiatric Nursing from Akdeniz University, completed in 2016. Her master’s thesis, under the guidance of Belgin Akın, focused on environmental risk factors for falls in the elderly. She began her academic journey with a bachelor’s degree from Selçuk University in 2007. As a distinguished scholar, she has held various academic positions at Selçuk University, currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Nursing Faculty. Her research interests include psychosocial interventions, mental health in chronic illness, and geriatric care. Dr. Lök has guided numerous theses and led several significant research projects. 🧠📚👩‍⚕️

Publication profile

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Education

Dr. Neslihan LOK earned a PhD in Psychiatric Nursing from Akdeniz University on March 31, 2016. Their doctoral thesis, guided by Belgin Akın, focused on environmental risk factors inside homes that contribute to falls among the elderly. They completed a Master’s degree in Public Health Nursing from Selçuk University on September 22, 2010, and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the Karaman Health School of Selçuk University on June 15, 2007. Dr. Neslihan LOK’s academic journey emphasizes their commitment to improving elderly care and public health. 🩺📘🏡

Awards

Dr. Neslihan LOK, recognized for her excellence in presentations, has received multiple awards for her contributions. In 2019, she was honored with the “En İyi Sözel Bildiri Ödülü” by the Her İçin Spor ve Wellness Derneği. She also secured the “Sözel Bildiri İkincilik Ödülü” at Celal Bayar Üniversitesi in 2017 and İstanbul Üniversitesi in 2016. Additionally, she earned the “Sözel Bildiri İkincilik Ödülü” at the V. Uluslararası ve VIII. Ulusal Psikiyatri Hemşireliği Kongresi in 2016. These accolades underscore her impactful work and dedication in her field. 🏆📊🎓

Research focus

Dr. Neslihan Lök’s research focuses primarily on geriatric mental health and caregiving dynamics, emphasizing interventions like physical activity and reminiscence therapy to improve cognitive functions, depression, and quality of life among elderly populations. Her work also explores the impact of domestic environmental factors on falling risks in the elderly. Additionally, Dr. Lök investigates social support’s role in enhancing psychological resilience among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. Her studies contribute significantly to understanding and enhancing elderly care practices and mental health support systems. 🧠👵🏼🏠