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The Views of Health Professionals Who Conduct Forensic Interviews With Child Victims Of Sexual Abuse on The Forensic Interview Process: The Case of Turkiye: A Qualitative Study

Ci̇nsel İsti̇smar Mağduru Çocuklarla Adli̇ Görüşme Yapan Sağlik Profesyonellerinin Adli Görüşme Süreci̇ne İli̇şki̇n Görüşleri̇: Türki̇ye Örneği: Ni̇tel Çalişma

Nurten Gülsüm Bayrak(GİRESUN ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-7658-9961
Sevda Uzun(GÜMÜŞHANE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-5954-717X
Çiçek Ediz(ÇUKUROVA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-9717-1839
Pages
347–365
Publication Date
2026-08-13
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Conclusion: The findings revealed significant challenges in the forensic interview process, primarily stemming from a lack of cooperation and coordination Key Words: Child; forensic interview; sexual abuse; qualitative study, Turkey

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Objective & Hypothesis:Views of Health Professionals Conducting Forensic Interviews with Child Victims of Sexual Abuse on The Interview Process: A Case Study ın Türkiye: A Qualitative Study Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the forensic process experiences from the perspective of healthcare professionals conducting forensic interviews with child victims of sexual abuse.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: In this qualitative study, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 35 forensic interviewees, five from each of the seven regions in Turkey, using WhatsApp mobile application. interviews continued until data saturation was reached.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: The findings revealed significant challenges in the forensic interview process, primarily stemming from a lack of cooperation and coordination Key Words: Child; forensic interview; sexual abuse; qualitative study, Turkey
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⚙️Variables:Adli görüşme · cinsel istismar · çocuk

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Views of Health Professionals Conducting Forensic Interviews with Child Victims of Sexual Abuse on The Interview Process: A Case Study ın Türkiye: A Qualitative Study Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the forensic process experiences from the perspective of healthcare professionals conducting forensic interviews with child victims of sexual abuse. Methods: In this qualitative study, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 35 forensic interviewees, five from each of the seven regions in Turkey, using WhatsApp mobile application. interviews continued until data saturation was reached. All interviews were audio recorded and then transcribed. Thematic analysis was used to evaluate the data and the study adhered to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) Results: In the analysis of the study, five categories (reflections on the training received to become a forensic interviewer; factors that prevent or reduce the effectiveness, and health of the forensic interview process; reflections on the follow-up, effectiveness and adequacy of the measures and counseling decisions proposed after the interview; reflections on psychiatric rehabilitation by forensic interviewers; and the effects of being a forensic interviewer on mental health) and fourteen themes (content, time, training material, skill, child, family, health professionals, management-prosecutor, precaution, counseling, practitioner, time and physical conditions, direct, and indirect) were identified. Conclusion: The findings revealed significant challenges in the forensic interview process, primarily stemming from a lack of cooperation and coordination Key Words: Child; forensic interview; sexual abuse; qualitative study, Turkey

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Cinsel İstismar Mağduru Çocuklarla Adli Görüşme Yapan Sağlık Profesyonellerinin Görüşme Sürecine İlişkin Görüşleri: Türkiye'de Bir Vaka Çalışması: Nitel Bir Çalışma Amaç: Çalışmanın amacı, cinsel istismar mağduru çocuklarla adli görüşme yapan sağlık profesyonellerinin bakış açısından adli süreç deneyimlerini değerlendirmektir Yöntem: Bu nitel çalışmada, Türkiye'deki yedi bölgenin her birinden beşer kişi olmak üzere 35 adli görüşmeci ile WhatsApp mobil uygulaması kullanılarak yarı yapılandırılmış derinlemesine görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Görüşmeler veri doygunluğuna ulaşılana kadar devam etmiştir. Tüm görüşmeler ses kaydına alınmış ve daha sonra yazıya dökülmüştür. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde tematik analiz kullanılmış ve çalışmada Nitel Araştırmaların Raporlanması için Konsolide Kriterlere (COREQ)uyulmuştur. Bulgular: Çalışmanın analizinde beş kategori (adli görüşmeci olmak için alınan eğitime ilişkin yansımalar; adli görüşme sürecinin etkinliğini ve sağlığını engelleyen veya azaltan faktörler; görüşme sonrasında önerilen tedbirlerin ve danışmanlık kararlarının takibi, etkinliği ve yeterliliğine ilişkin yansımalar; adli görüşmeciler tarafından psikiyatrik rehabilitasyona ilişkin yansımalar ve adli görüşmeci olmanın ruh sağlığı üzerindeki etkileri) ve on dört tema (içerik, zaman, eğitim materyali, beceri, çocuk, aile, sağlık çalışanları, yönetim-savcı, önlem, danışmanlık, uygulayıcı, zaman ve fiziksel koşullar, doğrudan ve dolaylı) belirlenmiştir. Sonuç: Bulgular, adli görüşme sürecinde, özellikle işbirliği ve koordinasyon eksikliğinden kaynaklanan önemli zorluklar olduğunu ortaya koymuştur Anahtar Kelimeler: Adli görüşme; cinsel istismar; çocuk; nitel çalışma, Türkiye

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Bayrak, N. G., Uzun, S., Ediz, Ç. (2026). The Views of Health Professionals Who Conduct Forensic Interviews With Child Victims Of Sexual Abuse on The Forensic Interview Process: The Case of Turkiye: A Qualitative Study. Ege Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 42 Sayı: 2, 347–365. https://doi.org/10.53490/egehemsire.1578735

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