Prof. Dr. Nezihe Kızılkaya Beji

Prof. Dr. Nezihe Kızılkaya Beji is a highly respected nurse scientist, educator, and academic leader specializing in women’s health, reproductive health, and gynecology-focused nursing. She serves as Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Biruni University, where her research and teaching contribute to advancing evidence-based nursing practice and health-related quality-of-life research.

Education and Academic Career
Prof. Dr. Beji completed her foundational academic training in nursing and progressed through advanced studies that prepared her for a distinguished career in clinical and academic nursing. She has held faculty positions at major institutions, including Istanbul University’s Florence Nightingale Nursing Faculty, where she taught courses in obstetrics and gynecological nursing, family planning, sexual health, and perinatal care.

Teaching and Curriculum Leadership
Throughout her academic career, she has delivered courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in key nursing disciplines such as Perinatology Nursing, Infertility Nursing, Sexuality and Sexual Health, Women’s Health and Diseases Nursing, and Family Planning Fundamentals. She has also supervised numerous master’s and doctoral theses addressing critical issues in women’s health and nursing practice.

Research Contributions
Prof. Dr. Beji’s research has significantly influenced the fields of urogynecology, pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, reproductive health, and women’s sexual health. Her publications include studies on quality of life and sexual function in women with pelvic organ prolapse, risk factors for urinary incontinence, and evidence-based approaches to nursing care.

Her scholarly output includes multiple peer-reviewed research articles indexed in TR Dizin and CrossRef databases, reflecting frequent citation and engagement in the scientific community.

Professional Engagement and Impact
Prof. Dr. Beji has contributed to both national and international nursing education and research initiatives. She is recognized for her work on women’s health issues, reproductive health education, and nursing interventions that improve patient care outcomes. Her publications are widely read and cited, evidencing her influence in nursing research and practice.

Role at Biruni University
At Biruni University, she continues to provide academic leadership, mentor future healthcare professionals, and promote interdisciplinary research in health sciences. Her work strengthens the university’s commitment to high-quality nursing education and contributes to evidence-based health care practices that address complex needs in women’s health.

Scholarly Profile
Her extensive publication record, including more than 100 research articles and significant citation metrics, demonstrates her standing as a leading scholar in nursing science and women’s health research.