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Harran Üniversitesi týp fakültesi dergisi/Harran üniversitesi tıp fakültesi dergisi, Mar 13, 2024
Background: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge of vocational school health serv... more Background: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge of vocational school health services students about air pollution, examine some of the variables thought to be related, and evaluate the levels of air pollution perception and sensitivity. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on a group of a high school students in Turkey between March 2018 and March 2019. The prepared questionnaire was delivered online. The level of knowledge about air pollution was evaluated by information questions, and those who scored 4.5 and below were accepted as having "insufficient knowledge about air pollution." The students' Air Pollution Perception and Sensitivity levels were evaluated with the "Air Pollution Perception and Sensitivity Scale." Results: The number of those with insufficient knowledge about air pollution was 867 (34.7%). Being male, 16 years of age and under, living in towns and villages, having a father's education level at secondary school, and not being a member of any environmental organization were determined as risk factors for insufficient knowledge about air pollution. Conclusions: Those with sufficient knowledge about air pollution have higher Air Pollution Detection and Sensitivity levels. In order to increase the air pollution knowledge level of Vocational School of Health Services students, it is recommended to carry out informational and educational studies on the subject.
Turkish Thoracic Journal, 2019
Turkish Thoracic Journal, 2019
Medicine Science | International Medical Journal, 2022
The Effect of Environmental Exposures on the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Syrian Refugees, 2021
OBJECTIVE: Humanitarian crisis in the Middle East geography has brought refugees into being. The ... more OBJECTIVE: Humanitarian crisis in the Middle East geography has brought refugees into being. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between refugees' tuberculosis diagnosis process and air pollution parameters and environmental exposures. METHODS: A total of 229 patients with tuberculosis registered at Şanlıurfa Tuberculosis Dispensary during 2012-2018 were included. In this cross-sectional study, education levels, smoking status, warm-up style, and exposure to biomass, pesticides, dust storm, PM10, and sulfur dioxide were evaluated. Air parameters were received from https://www.havaizleme.gov.tr/. Bacteriological diagnosis was classified as smear-positive lung tuberculosis, smear-negative culture-positive lung tuberculosis, and other diagnostic methods. This study was approved by the Harran University Ethical Committee (10.12.2018; session: 12; decision no: 36). RESULTS: Of the 229 patients diagnosed with tuberculosis, 53.3% were males and 46.7% were females. The average age was 31.15 ± 15.16. About 24.5% of refugees lived in camps, while 75.5% lived outside of the camps. The rate of smear (+) lung tuberculosis was 38% and smear (−) culture (+) lung tuberculosis was 14.4%. Smoking (P = .007) in smear (+) cases and exposure to PM10 (P = .036) and sulfur dioxide (P = .015) in culture (+) cases were significant. CONCLUSION: Smoking and air pollution are associated with delayed diagnosis of tuberculosis and severe forms of tuberculosis. We think that as a result of smoking cessation and reduction of air pollution, tuberculosis incidence in refugees can be reduced.
Düzce Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of a board game and tobacco cessation educat... more Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of a board game and tobacco cessation education on nicotine addiction in adolescent smokers. Material and Methods: This randomized controlled study included 103 adolescents who declared to smoke at least one cigarette per day. For data collection, sociodemographic data form, Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence, and stages of change scale were used. The study groups consisted of three intervention groups; board game, tobacco cessation education, and the combined use of these two interventions, and a control group. All interventions were compared with the control group. Follow-ups were conducted at baseline, 8th, and 12th week. Results: While 38.8% (n=40) of all participants were addicted to nicotine at a very low level, 6.8% (n=7) were very high. 37.9% (n=39) of the participants reported smoking the first cigarette of the day within the first 5 minutes. Groups had an effect on the nicotine addiction level of adolescents (p=0.03...
Background: Forced migration caused by wars causes health parameters to regress including tubercu... more Background: Forced migration caused by wars causes health parameters to regress including tuberculosis. Wars are obstacles that stand in our way to eradicate tuberculosis and they are the reason why it has been such a threat to human life. To determine the relationship between living area and family type and the number of contacts among refugees and Turkish citizens who have been diagnosed with tuberculosis.Method: This research has been conducted with 194 patients with tuberculosis who admitted to The Faculty of Medicine, Harran University between the years of 2012-2019. The number of contacted people has been provided with the patients' folders. Reaching their homes, the patients' family types and living areas have been recorded among the volunteer attenders.Result: 98 (%50,5) percent of the members of the study group are refugees, the number of the contacts, among screened refugees, is 549 while the size of the living area is 7740m2. 96 (%49,5) percent of the members of t...
The Eurasian Journal of Medicine
Medicine Science | International Medical Journal, 2022
Aim: The aim of this course was to evaluate the effectiveness of the 'Communication in He... more Aim: The aim of this course was to evaluate the effectiveness of the 'Communication in Health' course given at the Faculty of Medicine and the effect of taking this course on patient communication and exam success in clinical education processes, in particular for chest diseases internship in medical students. Materials and Methods: In this cohort-designed study, 102 volunteer students who received medical communication lessons in the third grade and Chest Diseases internship in the fourth grade in medical school, were evaluated. The Communication Skills Scale (CSS) was applied as a pre-and post-test in health communication lesson and written exam, practical exam, and patient presentation for clinical internship in chest diseases. Results: The mean pre-test score for communication lessons was found to be 58.77 ± 8.09 and the mean post-test score was found to be 94,46±5,40 in the students who had a mean age of 21.35 ± 1.56 years. While the mean CSS pre-test score was found to be 94.37 ± 9.42, the mean post-test score was found to be 105.53 ± 8.02. It was found that there was an increase in the CSS scores and in the subscale scores of communication principles and basic skills, effective listening and non-verbal communication, self-expression, and willingness to communicate in the students who received "communication in health" lesson, and there was a statistically significant difference. In addition, we found a statistically significant positive correlation between the students' chest disease course grades and the total scores of the CSS scale. Conclusion: It is consider that there is an increase in the communication skills of medical students who take "communication in health" lessons, and this increase also contributes to the clinical education processes specifically in terms of chest diseases internship. Communication skills and drama lessons should be given in medical education. Keywords: Chest Diseases; communication skill; medical education; medical students
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 2020
Smoking during pregnancy has negative effects on both maternal and fetal health. One of these neg... more Smoking during pregnancy has negative effects on both maternal and fetal health. One of these negative maternal effects is the potential for depression. A high rate of cigarette smoking in pregnancy is an important public health issue since it affects not only the pregnant woman but also the newborn and its healthy development. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between smoking, influencing factors, and depression prevalence in pregnant Syrian refugees and pregnant citizens of the Republic of Turkey (TR). Pregnant citizens in the TR and pregnant Syrian refugees who were registered at health centers between 15.04.2017 and 15.10.2017 in the border city of Ceylanpınar in the Province of Şanlıurfa in Syria were visited in their living areas in the district center and at a tent village, respectively. A total of 414 pregnant women agreed to participate in the study and were included in the survey. To collect data for the cross-sectional study, a sociodemographic and pregnancy characteristics questionnaire was used, in addition to the Fageström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The rate of smoking in all pregnant women was determined to be 49.3% (n = 204) before pregnancy and 37.9% (n = 157) during pregnancy. A statistically significant difference was found between age groups and educational status in relation to smoking status (p = 0.005, p = 0.001). There was also a statistically significant difference between the smoking status of pregnant women and that of their partners and family members (p = 0.001, p = 0.002). The percentage of pregnant women who were passive smokers was 80.2% (n = 332), and a statistically significant difference was found between passive smoking and smoking status (Fisher; 0.000). The presence of risk for depression was detected in 49.8% (n = 206) of all pregnant women surveyed; the rate of depression risk was 50.5% (n = 104) in pregnant TR citizens and 49.5% (n = 102) in pregnant refugees, with no significant difference between the two groups. There was a statistically significant difference between smoking status in pregnancy and the presence of depression risk (p = 0.001). 32.5% of pregnant women were highly nicotine dependent. A moderate positive correlation was determined between the FTND and BDI scores of pregnant women (r = 0.346; p = 0.001). It was found that one-third of all pregnant women smoked and that one of every two showed a risk for depression. A statistically significant correlation was found between smoking status and risk for depression. No statistically significant difference was determined between the two groups, despite high levels of smoking, nicotine dependence, and depression in both. These data suggest the need to develop new preventive strategies in regard to smoking among pregnant women.
Turkish Thoracic Journal, 2021
OBJECTIVE: Humanitarian crisis in the Middle East geography has brought refugees into being. The ... more OBJECTIVE: Humanitarian crisis in the Middle East geography has brought refugees into being. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between refugees' tuberculosis diagnosis process and air pollution parameters and environmental exposures. METHODS: A total of 229 patients with tuberculosis registered at Şanlıurfa Tuberculosis Dispensary during 2012-2018 were included. In this cross-sectional study, education levels, smoking status, warm-up style, and exposure to biomass, pesticides, dust storm, PM10, and sulfur dioxide were evaluated. Air parameters were received from https://www.havaizleme.gov.tr/. Bacteriological diagnosis was classified as smear-positive lung tuberculosis, smear-negative culture-positive lung tuberculosis, and other diagnostic methods. This study was approved by the Harran University Ethical Committee (10.12.2018; session: 12; decision no: 36). RESULTS: Of the 229 patients diagnosed with tuberculosis, 53.3% were males and 46.7% were females. The average age was 31.15 ± 15.16. About 24.5% of refugees lived in camps, while 75.5% lived outside of the camps. The rate of smear (+) lung tuberculosis was 38% and smear (−) culture (+) lung tuberculosis was 14.4%. Smoking (P = .007) in smear (+) cases and exposure to PM10 (P = .036) and sulfur dioxide (P = .015) in culture (+) cases were significant. CONCLUSION: Smoking and air pollution are associated with delayed diagnosis of tuberculosis and severe forms of tuberculosis. We think that as a result of smoking cessation and reduction of air pollution, tuberculosis incidence in refugees can be reduced.
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira, 2021
OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine the fear of COVID-19 through the opinions of individuals u... more OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine the fear of COVID-19 through the opinions of individuals under the age of 18 on the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 290 high school students studying in a central district between February 15, 2021, and March 1, 2021. The questionnaire consisted of questions about the sociodemographic characteristics of the students and COVID-19 infection and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale. RESULTS The age of the participants ranged from 14-18; 76.9% of the study group consisted of female students; and 76.9% of the participants declared that they live in middleincome households. Participants reported that they lived in the same house with at least 2 and a maximum of 12 people; 9.7% of the participants reported that they had a COVID-19 infection; 62.4% of the participants reported that they want to get the COVID-19 vaccine; and 55.2% of the participants reported that the COVID-19 vaccine will reduce the transmission. The mean obtained from the Fear of COVID-19 Scale is 3.38±4.75 in the whole group. It was determined that there was a significant difference between genders, the effect of the vaccine on the incidence, the status of having a COVID-19 infection, and the score of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale. CONCLUSION The attitudes of young individuals, who are one of the vulnerable groups during pandemic periods, toward vaccination are important in terms of infecting those they come into contact with and increasing the rate of infection.
Introduction: Postpartum period consists of the first one-year period with many changes especiall... more Introduction: Postpartum period consists of the first one-year period with many changes especially physical and emotional. Women may have some troubles coping with the difficulties they face during this period. Two of these difficulties are depression and fatigue. Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the frequency risk of depression in postpartum women, and evaluate some factors considered to be associated with depression and fatigue. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 509 women who gave birth at a maternity and pediatric hospital in a city center between 01 December 2008 and 31 January 2009. Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale was used to evaluate the risk of postpartum depression. Postpartum fatigue was evaluated by the Multidimensional Fatigue Evaluation Scale. Results: The frequency of postpartum depression risk of women was found to be 27.7%. Postpartum depression scores were higher in women who didn’t work in an income generating job, had a poor fam...
Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
Central European Journal of Public Health
Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
Düzce Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, Apr 25, 2020
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of periodic free drug applications of the Mi... more Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of periodic free drug applications of the Ministry of Health on Smoking Cessation Polyclinic (SCP) and the success rates of the treatment methods used. Material and Methods: A total of 1861 patients applied to SCP in a county state hospital in Şanlıurfa between January 1 and December 31, 2017 were included in this study. Patients not smoke for at least six months were accepted as non-smokers. Each patient was followed up for at least six months. The data was calculated as number and percentage. Results: According to months the highest application was seen in December. In July and November, there was a significant decrease in the number of patients applying to SCP. It was determined that 80.0% of the patients received behavior therapy, 20.0% received pharmacological treatment. Utilization of pharmacological treatment was the lowest in July with no patient and the highest in November with 96.8%. The rate of quitting with pharmacological treatment was 27.4% while this rate was 18.9% with behavioral therapy. Conclusion: The Ministry of Health's periodic free drug application policy has a direct impact on SCPs. This may be the reason for resistance in patients to smoking cessation with behavioral therapy. Smoking cessation treatments should be provided throughout the year. It is recommended that free drug treatments include all drugs and supply from pharmacies through report. We think that with these arrangements, the compliance of patients to treatment and their determination to quit smoking will increase.
Harran Üniversitesi týp fakültesi dergisi/Harran üniversitesi tıp fakültesi dergisi, Mar 13, 2024
Background: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge of vocational school health serv... more Background: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge of vocational school health services students about air pollution, examine some of the variables thought to be related, and evaluate the levels of air pollution perception and sensitivity. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on a group of a high school students in Turkey between March 2018 and March 2019. The prepared questionnaire was delivered online. The level of knowledge about air pollution was evaluated by information questions, and those who scored 4.5 and below were accepted as having "insufficient knowledge about air pollution." The students' Air Pollution Perception and Sensitivity levels were evaluated with the "Air Pollution Perception and Sensitivity Scale." Results: The number of those with insufficient knowledge about air pollution was 867 (34.7%). Being male, 16 years of age and under, living in towns and villages, having a father's education level at secondary school, and not being a member of any environmental organization were determined as risk factors for insufficient knowledge about air pollution. Conclusions: Those with sufficient knowledge about air pollution have higher Air Pollution Detection and Sensitivity levels. In order to increase the air pollution knowledge level of Vocational School of Health Services students, it is recommended to carry out informational and educational studies on the subject.
Turkish Thoracic Journal, 2019
Turkish Thoracic Journal, 2019
Medicine Science | International Medical Journal, 2022
The Effect of Environmental Exposures on the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Syrian Refugees, 2021
OBJECTIVE: Humanitarian crisis in the Middle East geography has brought refugees into being. The ... more OBJECTIVE: Humanitarian crisis in the Middle East geography has brought refugees into being. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between refugees' tuberculosis diagnosis process and air pollution parameters and environmental exposures. METHODS: A total of 229 patients with tuberculosis registered at Şanlıurfa Tuberculosis Dispensary during 2012-2018 were included. In this cross-sectional study, education levels, smoking status, warm-up style, and exposure to biomass, pesticides, dust storm, PM10, and sulfur dioxide were evaluated. Air parameters were received from https://www.havaizleme.gov.tr/. Bacteriological diagnosis was classified as smear-positive lung tuberculosis, smear-negative culture-positive lung tuberculosis, and other diagnostic methods. This study was approved by the Harran University Ethical Committee (10.12.2018; session: 12; decision no: 36). RESULTS: Of the 229 patients diagnosed with tuberculosis, 53.3% were males and 46.7% were females. The average age was 31.15 ± 15.16. About 24.5% of refugees lived in camps, while 75.5% lived outside of the camps. The rate of smear (+) lung tuberculosis was 38% and smear (−) culture (+) lung tuberculosis was 14.4%. Smoking (P = .007) in smear (+) cases and exposure to PM10 (P = .036) and sulfur dioxide (P = .015) in culture (+) cases were significant. CONCLUSION: Smoking and air pollution are associated with delayed diagnosis of tuberculosis and severe forms of tuberculosis. We think that as a result of smoking cessation and reduction of air pollution, tuberculosis incidence in refugees can be reduced.
Düzce Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of a board game and tobacco cessation educat... more Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of a board game and tobacco cessation education on nicotine addiction in adolescent smokers. Material and Methods: This randomized controlled study included 103 adolescents who declared to smoke at least one cigarette per day. For data collection, sociodemographic data form, Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence, and stages of change scale were used. The study groups consisted of three intervention groups; board game, tobacco cessation education, and the combined use of these two interventions, and a control group. All interventions were compared with the control group. Follow-ups were conducted at baseline, 8th, and 12th week. Results: While 38.8% (n=40) of all participants were addicted to nicotine at a very low level, 6.8% (n=7) were very high. 37.9% (n=39) of the participants reported smoking the first cigarette of the day within the first 5 minutes. Groups had an effect on the nicotine addiction level of adolescents (p=0.03...
Background: Forced migration caused by wars causes health parameters to regress including tubercu... more Background: Forced migration caused by wars causes health parameters to regress including tuberculosis. Wars are obstacles that stand in our way to eradicate tuberculosis and they are the reason why it has been such a threat to human life. To determine the relationship between living area and family type and the number of contacts among refugees and Turkish citizens who have been diagnosed with tuberculosis.Method: This research has been conducted with 194 patients with tuberculosis who admitted to The Faculty of Medicine, Harran University between the years of 2012-2019. The number of contacted people has been provided with the patients' folders. Reaching their homes, the patients' family types and living areas have been recorded among the volunteer attenders.Result: 98 (%50,5) percent of the members of the study group are refugees, the number of the contacts, among screened refugees, is 549 while the size of the living area is 7740m2. 96 (%49,5) percent of the members of t...
The Eurasian Journal of Medicine
Medicine Science | International Medical Journal, 2022
Aim: The aim of this course was to evaluate the effectiveness of the 'Communication in He... more Aim: The aim of this course was to evaluate the effectiveness of the 'Communication in Health' course given at the Faculty of Medicine and the effect of taking this course on patient communication and exam success in clinical education processes, in particular for chest diseases internship in medical students. Materials and Methods: In this cohort-designed study, 102 volunteer students who received medical communication lessons in the third grade and Chest Diseases internship in the fourth grade in medical school, were evaluated. The Communication Skills Scale (CSS) was applied as a pre-and post-test in health communication lesson and written exam, practical exam, and patient presentation for clinical internship in chest diseases. Results: The mean pre-test score for communication lessons was found to be 58.77 ± 8.09 and the mean post-test score was found to be 94,46±5,40 in the students who had a mean age of 21.35 ± 1.56 years. While the mean CSS pre-test score was found to be 94.37 ± 9.42, the mean post-test score was found to be 105.53 ± 8.02. It was found that there was an increase in the CSS scores and in the subscale scores of communication principles and basic skills, effective listening and non-verbal communication, self-expression, and willingness to communicate in the students who received "communication in health" lesson, and there was a statistically significant difference. In addition, we found a statistically significant positive correlation between the students' chest disease course grades and the total scores of the CSS scale. Conclusion: It is consider that there is an increase in the communication skills of medical students who take "communication in health" lessons, and this increase also contributes to the clinical education processes specifically in terms of chest diseases internship. Communication skills and drama lessons should be given in medical education. Keywords: Chest Diseases; communication skill; medical education; medical students
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 2020
Smoking during pregnancy has negative effects on both maternal and fetal health. One of these neg... more Smoking during pregnancy has negative effects on both maternal and fetal health. One of these negative maternal effects is the potential for depression. A high rate of cigarette smoking in pregnancy is an important public health issue since it affects not only the pregnant woman but also the newborn and its healthy development. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between smoking, influencing factors, and depression prevalence in pregnant Syrian refugees and pregnant citizens of the Republic of Turkey (TR). Pregnant citizens in the TR and pregnant Syrian refugees who were registered at health centers between 15.04.2017 and 15.10.2017 in the border city of Ceylanpınar in the Province of Şanlıurfa in Syria were visited in their living areas in the district center and at a tent village, respectively. A total of 414 pregnant women agreed to participate in the study and were included in the survey. To collect data for the cross-sectional study, a sociodemographic and pregnancy characteristics questionnaire was used, in addition to the Fageström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The rate of smoking in all pregnant women was determined to be 49.3% (n = 204) before pregnancy and 37.9% (n = 157) during pregnancy. A statistically significant difference was found between age groups and educational status in relation to smoking status (p = 0.005, p = 0.001). There was also a statistically significant difference between the smoking status of pregnant women and that of their partners and family members (p = 0.001, p = 0.002). The percentage of pregnant women who were passive smokers was 80.2% (n = 332), and a statistically significant difference was found between passive smoking and smoking status (Fisher; 0.000). The presence of risk for depression was detected in 49.8% (n = 206) of all pregnant women surveyed; the rate of depression risk was 50.5% (n = 104) in pregnant TR citizens and 49.5% (n = 102) in pregnant refugees, with no significant difference between the two groups. There was a statistically significant difference between smoking status in pregnancy and the presence of depression risk (p = 0.001). 32.5% of pregnant women were highly nicotine dependent. A moderate positive correlation was determined between the FTND and BDI scores of pregnant women (r = 0.346; p = 0.001). It was found that one-third of all pregnant women smoked and that one of every two showed a risk for depression. A statistically significant correlation was found between smoking status and risk for depression. No statistically significant difference was determined between the two groups, despite high levels of smoking, nicotine dependence, and depression in both. These data suggest the need to develop new preventive strategies in regard to smoking among pregnant women.
Turkish Thoracic Journal, 2021
OBJECTIVE: Humanitarian crisis in the Middle East geography has brought refugees into being. The ... more OBJECTIVE: Humanitarian crisis in the Middle East geography has brought refugees into being. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between refugees' tuberculosis diagnosis process and air pollution parameters and environmental exposures. METHODS: A total of 229 patients with tuberculosis registered at Şanlıurfa Tuberculosis Dispensary during 2012-2018 were included. In this cross-sectional study, education levels, smoking status, warm-up style, and exposure to biomass, pesticides, dust storm, PM10, and sulfur dioxide were evaluated. Air parameters were received from https://www.havaizleme.gov.tr/. Bacteriological diagnosis was classified as smear-positive lung tuberculosis, smear-negative culture-positive lung tuberculosis, and other diagnostic methods. This study was approved by the Harran University Ethical Committee (10.12.2018; session: 12; decision no: 36). RESULTS: Of the 229 patients diagnosed with tuberculosis, 53.3% were males and 46.7% were females. The average age was 31.15 ± 15.16. About 24.5% of refugees lived in camps, while 75.5% lived outside of the camps. The rate of smear (+) lung tuberculosis was 38% and smear (−) culture (+) lung tuberculosis was 14.4%. Smoking (P = .007) in smear (+) cases and exposure to PM10 (P = .036) and sulfur dioxide (P = .015) in culture (+) cases were significant. CONCLUSION: Smoking and air pollution are associated with delayed diagnosis of tuberculosis and severe forms of tuberculosis. We think that as a result of smoking cessation and reduction of air pollution, tuberculosis incidence in refugees can be reduced.
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira, 2021
OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine the fear of COVID-19 through the opinions of individuals u... more OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine the fear of COVID-19 through the opinions of individuals under the age of 18 on the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 290 high school students studying in a central district between February 15, 2021, and March 1, 2021. The questionnaire consisted of questions about the sociodemographic characteristics of the students and COVID-19 infection and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale. RESULTS The age of the participants ranged from 14-18; 76.9% of the study group consisted of female students; and 76.9% of the participants declared that they live in middleincome households. Participants reported that they lived in the same house with at least 2 and a maximum of 12 people; 9.7% of the participants reported that they had a COVID-19 infection; 62.4% of the participants reported that they want to get the COVID-19 vaccine; and 55.2% of the participants reported that the COVID-19 vaccine will reduce the transmission. The mean obtained from the Fear of COVID-19 Scale is 3.38±4.75 in the whole group. It was determined that there was a significant difference between genders, the effect of the vaccine on the incidence, the status of having a COVID-19 infection, and the score of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale. CONCLUSION The attitudes of young individuals, who are one of the vulnerable groups during pandemic periods, toward vaccination are important in terms of infecting those they come into contact with and increasing the rate of infection.
Introduction: Postpartum period consists of the first one-year period with many changes especiall... more Introduction: Postpartum period consists of the first one-year period with many changes especially physical and emotional. Women may have some troubles coping with the difficulties they face during this period. Two of these difficulties are depression and fatigue. Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the frequency risk of depression in postpartum women, and evaluate some factors considered to be associated with depression and fatigue. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 509 women who gave birth at a maternity and pediatric hospital in a city center between 01 December 2008 and 31 January 2009. Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale was used to evaluate the risk of postpartum depression. Postpartum fatigue was evaluated by the Multidimensional Fatigue Evaluation Scale. Results: The frequency of postpartum depression risk of women was found to be 27.7%. Postpartum depression scores were higher in women who didn’t work in an income generating job, had a poor fam...
Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
Central European Journal of Public Health
Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
Düzce Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, Apr 25, 2020
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of periodic free drug applications of the Mi... more Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of periodic free drug applications of the Ministry of Health on Smoking Cessation Polyclinic (SCP) and the success rates of the treatment methods used. Material and Methods: A total of 1861 patients applied to SCP in a county state hospital in Şanlıurfa between January 1 and December 31, 2017 were included in this study. Patients not smoke for at least six months were accepted as non-smokers. Each patient was followed up for at least six months. The data was calculated as number and percentage. Results: According to months the highest application was seen in December. In July and November, there was a significant decrease in the number of patients applying to SCP. It was determined that 80.0% of the patients received behavior therapy, 20.0% received pharmacological treatment. Utilization of pharmacological treatment was the lowest in July with no patient and the highest in November with 96.8%. The rate of quitting with pharmacological treatment was 27.4% while this rate was 18.9% with behavioral therapy. Conclusion: The Ministry of Health's periodic free drug application policy has a direct impact on SCPs. This may be the reason for resistance in patients to smoking cessation with behavioral therapy. Smoking cessation treatments should be provided throughout the year. It is recommended that free drug treatments include all drugs and supply from pharmacies through report. We think that with these arrangements, the compliance of patients to treatment and their determination to quit smoking will increase.