Abstract Purpose: The purpose of study is to determine the nasal obstruction, quality of life, and comfort level before and after surgery in the 6th month in patients who underwent septorhinoplasty. Material and Methods: Study carried out to determine the nasal obstruction, quality of life, and comfort level in 161 patients who underwent septorhinoplasty. Research data were collected using Nasal Obstruction Symptom Scale (NOSE), Rhinoplasty Quality of Life Scale (ROE), and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Median, standard deviation, number, percentage, Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks test, and Spearmen correlation tests were used. Results: The NOSE score of the patients was 70.12±27.71 preoperatively decreased to 22.98±21.40 in the 6th month postoperatively, ROE score increased from 18.68±10.06 to 70.78±19.10, the comfort level increased from 3.03±1.57 to 7.32±1.69. Conclusion: The respiratory function of the patients improved, and the patient comfort and quality of life increased after septorhinoplasty. The evaluation of respiratory function, quality of life, and comfort level after septorhinoplasty will contribute to the planning of education and counseling interventions for patients and the effective management of postoperative home care. Keywords: Nasal Obstruction, Quality of Life, Septorhinoplasty
{"title":"NASAL OBSTRUCTION, QUALITY OF LIFE AND COMFORT LEVEL IN SEPTORINOPLASTY PATIENTS: SIX-MONTHLY MONITORING STUDY","authors":"Hesna Gürler, P. Demır","doi":"10.51972/tfsd.1181779","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51972/tfsd.1181779","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract \u0000Purpose: The purpose of study is to determine the nasal obstruction, quality of life, and comfort level before and after surgery in the 6th month in patients who underwent septorhinoplasty. \u0000Material and Methods: Study carried out to determine the nasal obstruction, quality of life, and comfort level in 161 patients who underwent septorhinoplasty. Research data were collected using Nasal Obstruction Symptom Scale (NOSE), Rhinoplasty Quality of Life Scale (ROE), and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Median, standard deviation, number, percentage, Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks test, and Spearmen correlation tests were used. \u0000Results: The NOSE score of the patients was 70.12±27.71 preoperatively decreased to 22.98±21.40 in the 6th month postoperatively, ROE score increased from 18.68±10.06 to 70.78±19.10, the comfort level increased from 3.03±1.57 to 7.32±1.69. \u0000Conclusion: The respiratory function of the patients improved, and the patient comfort and quality of life increased after septorhinoplasty. The evaluation of respiratory function, quality of life, and comfort level after septorhinoplasty will contribute to the planning of education and counseling interventions for patients and the effective management of postoperative home care. \u0000Keywords: Nasal Obstruction, Quality of Life, Septorhinoplasty","PeriodicalId":239741,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Science and Health","volume":"83 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124735883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: The purpose of our research is to determine the protective impact of CoronaVac vaccine in individuals under the age of 40 and over the age of 18 who have had COVID-19 infection. Material and Methods: Patients aged 18-40 years who applied to our hospital with COVID-19 + as a test were divided into two groups according to their coronaVac vaccine status, and the morbidity and mortality of the patients were investigated. Results: In the present research, the total mortality ratio in the unvaccinated patient group was 8.2%, while the overall mortality rate in the patient group vaccinated was 0% (p = .043). Conclusion: The 0% mortality rate in persons who received two doses of CoronaVac vaccine clearly shows the effect of the vaccine on mortality.
{"title":"The influence of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination on 28-day mortality and hospitalization rate of COVID-19 patients under 40 years","authors":"E. Koca, S. Kutlusoy, A. Aydın, U. Kasapoğlu","doi":"10.51972/tfsd.1209277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51972/tfsd.1209277","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The purpose of our research is to determine the protective impact of CoronaVac vaccine in individuals under the age of 40 and over the age of 18 who have had COVID-19 infection. \u0000Material and Methods: Patients aged 18-40 years who applied to our hospital with COVID-19 + as a test were divided into two groups according to their coronaVac vaccine status, and the morbidity and mortality of the patients were investigated. \u0000Results: In the present research, the total mortality ratio in the unvaccinated patient group was 8.2%, while the overall mortality rate in the patient group vaccinated was 0% (p = .043). \u0000Conclusion: The 0% mortality rate in persons who received two doses of CoronaVac vaccine clearly shows the effect of the vaccine on mortality.","PeriodicalId":239741,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Science and Health","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127599038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amaç: Bu çalışma Covid-19 pandemisinde hemşirelerin klinik karar vermede özgüven ve anksiyete düzeylerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı-kesitsel tipte yapılan bu araştırma bir devlet hastanesinde görev yapan hemşireler ile yürütülmüştür. Araştırmada “Sosyodemografik Veri Toplama Formu” ve “Hemşirelerin Klinik Karar Verme Özgüven ve Anksiyete Ölçeği” uygulanmıştır. Çalışma verilerinin toplanmasında kartopu yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Online oluşturulan veri toplama formu araştırmanın yapıldığı tarihlerde sosyal medya üzerinden paylaşılmış ve anketi dolduranlardan anketi kendi sosyal medyalarında paylaşmaları istenmiştir. Araştırmaya gönüllü olarak katılan ve ölçekleri tam olarak dolduran 449 hemşire araştırmanın örneklemini oluşturmuştur. Elde edilen veriler SPSS 22.0 paket programı kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Veri analizinde Mann Whitney U, Tek Yönlü Anova, Kruskall Wallis ve regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan hemşirelerin %49,7’si18-28 yaş aralığında, %72,4’ü kadın, %50,1’i bekar, %69.0’ı lisan mezunu, %70,2’si Covid-19 ile ilgili eğitim almış, %71.0’ı Covid-19 şüphesi veya tanısı almış hastalara bakım vermiş ve %79,5’i Covid-19 tanısı almamıştır. Hemşirelerin Anksiyete alt boyundan aldıkları puan ortalaması 57,65±25,81, Özgüven alt boyundan aldıkları puan ortalaması ise 108,27±27,34’dür. Hemşirelerin klinik karar vermedeki özgüven düzeyleri anksiyete düzeylerinin %5’ini açıklamaktadır ve klinik karar vermede özgüvenin artması anksiyete düzeyini 0,224 kat azaltmaktadır. Sonuç: Covid-19 pandemisinde klinik karar vermede hemşirelerin özgüvenlerinin anksiyete düzeyleri üzerinde anlamlı bir etkiye sahiptir. Ayrıca mesleki çalışma yılı arttıkça özgüven düzeyi üzerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğu bulunmuştur.
{"title":"Determination of Nurses' Self-Confidence and Anxiety Levels in Clinical Decision Making During Covid-19 Pandemic","authors":"E. Kavuran, Zeynep Tamer","doi":"10.51972/tfsd.1038604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51972/tfsd.1038604","url":null,"abstract":"Amaç: Bu çalışma Covid-19 pandemisinde hemşirelerin klinik karar vermede özgüven ve anksiyete düzeylerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. \u0000Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı-kesitsel tipte yapılan bu araştırma bir devlet hastanesinde görev yapan hemşireler ile yürütülmüştür. Araştırmada “Sosyodemografik Veri Toplama Formu” ve “Hemşirelerin Klinik Karar Verme Özgüven ve Anksiyete Ölçeği” uygulanmıştır. Çalışma verilerinin toplanmasında kartopu yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Online oluşturulan veri toplama formu araştırmanın yapıldığı tarihlerde sosyal medya üzerinden paylaşılmış ve anketi dolduranlardan anketi kendi sosyal medyalarında paylaşmaları istenmiştir. Araştırmaya gönüllü olarak katılan ve ölçekleri tam olarak dolduran 449 hemşire araştırmanın örneklemini oluşturmuştur. Elde edilen veriler SPSS 22.0 paket programı kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Veri analizinde Mann Whitney U, Tek Yönlü Anova, Kruskall Wallis ve regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. \u0000Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan hemşirelerin %49,7’si18-28 yaş aralığında, %72,4’ü kadın, %50,1’i bekar, %69.0’ı lisan mezunu, %70,2’si Covid-19 ile ilgili eğitim almış, %71.0’ı Covid-19 şüphesi veya tanısı almış hastalara bakım vermiş ve %79,5’i Covid-19 tanısı almamıştır. Hemşirelerin Anksiyete alt boyundan aldıkları puan ortalaması 57,65±25,81, Özgüven alt boyundan aldıkları puan ortalaması ise 108,27±27,34’dür. Hemşirelerin klinik karar vermedeki özgüven düzeyleri anksiyete düzeylerinin %5’ini açıklamaktadır ve klinik karar vermede özgüvenin artması anksiyete düzeyini 0,224 kat azaltmaktadır. \u0000Sonuç: Covid-19 pandemisinde klinik karar vermede hemşirelerin özgüvenlerinin anksiyete düzeyleri üzerinde anlamlı bir etkiye sahiptir. Ayrıca mesleki çalışma yılı arttıkça özgüven düzeyi üzerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğu bulunmuştur.","PeriodicalId":239741,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Science and Health","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126071315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to evaluate the integrated health service post programs for the elderly that have been implemented in the working area of the health center. This qualitative research was conducted from 7 to 11 March 2022 at the Somba Opu Health Center. The subjects in this study were Health center personnel and cadres as well as IHSPP targets with a total of 12 informants, each consisting of 5 health workers from UPT Health center Somba Opu, 4 IHSPP cadres and 3 elderly people. The instrument in this study used interview guidelines, observation forms and documentation. Based on the results of observations regarding the Evaluation of the Elderly IHSPP at the Somba Opu Health Center, the following results were obtained: Effectiveness criteria in three components (Input, Process, and Output) can be said to be quite effective. Although the output component there are obstacles that hinder. For the efficiency criteria, it cannot be said to be efficient, because the funds in implementing the IHSPP have not been efficient to support the running of the program, because to meet the needs of the elderly IHSPP they still depend on cadres who work together to collect funds. For the Sufficiency criteria, it can be said to be sufficient because the materials used in the IHSPP for the elderly such as medicines and vitamins are sufficient to support the needs of the elderly. For the smoothing criteria, it can be said to be evenly distributed because in practice the elderly who attended have received the same and even health services. The responsiveness criteria have been responded positively by the elderly because they do not need to spend money and are only present in the implementation of the program to get health services. For the Accuracy criteria, it is right on target for the elderly aged 60 years and over.
{"title":"EVALUATION OF THE ELDERLY INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICE POST EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM AT THE SOMBA OPU HEALTH CENTER DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC","authors":"Y. Jayadi","doi":"10.51972/tfsd.1091438","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51972/tfsd.1091438","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT \u0000The purpose of this study is to evaluate the integrated health service post programs for the elderly that have been implemented in the working area of the health center. This qualitative research was conducted from 7 to 11 March 2022 at the Somba Opu Health Center. The subjects in this study were Health center personnel and cadres as well as IHSPP targets with a total of 12 informants, each consisting of 5 health workers from UPT Health center Somba Opu, 4 IHSPP cadres and 3 elderly people. The instrument in this study used interview guidelines, observation forms and documentation. Based on the results of observations regarding the Evaluation of the Elderly IHSPP at the Somba Opu Health Center, the following results were obtained: Effectiveness criteria in three components (Input, Process, and Output) can be said to be quite effective. Although the output component there are obstacles that hinder. For the efficiency criteria, it cannot be said to be efficient, because the funds in implementing the IHSPP have not been efficient to support the running of the program, because to meet the needs of the elderly IHSPP they still depend on cadres who work together to collect funds. For the Sufficiency criteria, it can be said to be sufficient because the materials used in the IHSPP for the elderly such as medicines and vitamins are sufficient to support the needs of the elderly. For the smoothing criteria, it can be said to be evenly distributed because in practice the elderly who attended have received the same and even health services. The responsiveness criteria have been responded positively by the elderly because they do not need to spend money and are only present in the implementation of the program to get health services. For the Accuracy criteria, it is right on target for the elderly aged 60 years and over.","PeriodicalId":239741,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Science and Health","volume":"493 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124433757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: In this study, it was aimed to determine the life changes and coping ways of peritoneal dialysis patients after peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatment. Material and Methods: Qualitative research method and phenomenology, which is a pattern of this method, were used in the study. The study group consisted of six peritoneal dialysis patients followed in the Adult Peritoneal Dialysis Unit Center. A semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool. During the research process, the interviews with the participants were audio-recorded with permission of the participants. After the audio recordings were written down, content analysis was made by creating code-category and themes. During the study, validity-reliability was tried to be ensured. Results: The findings consist of two themes, thirteen categories and fifty codes. After the PD treatment, it was determined that the participants had problems in terms of nutritional status, sleep patterns, physical activity, social life, family relations, physical appearance, professional and sexual life, and adaptation to life. It was determined that they experienced the most financial difficulties the most in their lives after the PD treatment, and all the participants stated that they wanted to receive government financial support. Conclusion: In line with these results, it is recommended to establish counseling centers that can provide psychosocial support to patients, establish psychoeducational programs, initiate necessary procedures to create financial support within the state, and initiate public awareness on kidney transplantation. Keywords: End-stage renal disease, Peritoneal dialysis, Qualitative research.
{"title":"Changes in the Lives of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients and Coping with it: Qualitative Study","authors":"","doi":"10.51972/tfsd.1238612","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51972/tfsd.1238612","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: In this study, it was aimed to determine the life changes and coping ways of peritoneal dialysis patients after peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatment. \u0000Material and Methods: Qualitative research method and phenomenology, which is a pattern of this method, were used in the study. The study group consisted of six peritoneal dialysis patients followed in the Adult Peritoneal Dialysis Unit Center. A semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool. During the research process, the interviews with the participants were audio-recorded with permission of the participants. After the audio recordings were written down, content analysis was made by creating code-category and themes. During the study, validity-reliability was tried to be ensured. \u0000Results: The findings consist of two themes, thirteen categories and fifty codes. After the PD treatment, it was determined that the participants had problems in terms of nutritional status, sleep patterns, physical activity, social life, family relations, physical appearance, professional and sexual life, and adaptation to life. It was determined that they experienced the most financial difficulties the most in their lives after the PD treatment, and all the participants stated that they wanted to receive government financial support. \u0000Conclusion: In line with these results, it is recommended to establish counseling centers that can provide psychosocial support to patients, establish psychoeducational programs, initiate necessary procedures to create financial support within the state, and initiate public awareness on kidney transplantation. \u0000Keywords: End-stage renal disease, Peritoneal dialysis, Qualitative research.","PeriodicalId":239741,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Science and Health","volume":"58 3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115808468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the differences that emerged with mindful eating, sleep quality, and night eating syndrome in adults. Material and Methods: A survey model was used for the study, and it included randomized selected 18-65 aged 580 adults in Konya with a questionnaire consisting of demographic and anthropometric measurements, nutrition habits, Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ-30), Night Eating Questionnaire (NEQ), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Results: The mean (x̄±SE) of the MEQ-30 was found to be 3.25±0.027 in women and 3.22±0.024 men. Men’s emotional eating score is higher than women, and their eating control, awareness, and eating discipline scores are lower than women, eating control (p=0.002) and eating discipline differed (p=0.045) for BMI. Due to the NEQ scores, 59% of those at risk for Night Eating Syndrome (NES) were in women and 41% men. Mood/sleep dysfunction scores differed in gender among other sub-dimensions of NEQ (p=0.044). In PSQI total scores, good (14.06±0.372) (55.3%) and poor (14.22±0.355) (44.7%) sleep quality did not differ (p=0.771). A negative correlation was found between NEQ and MEQ-30 scores (p=0.815) and PSQI and NEQ scores (p=0.195). However, MEQ-30 and the PSQI scores showed significant differences (p=0.000), and the correlation was found to be low (r=0.024). Conclusion: Mindful eating, and sleep quality scores may be variable according to gender and BMI, it has a relationship between mindful eating and sleep quality, which has not been determined by night eating behaviors. Therefore, it is important to consider that factors be an indicator of maintaining healthy eating habits.
{"title":"An Evaluation of Mindful Eating, Sleep Quality, and Night Eating Syndrome of Adults","authors":"Elif Sağlam, M. A. Cebirbay","doi":"10.51972/tfsd.1108684","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51972/tfsd.1108684","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study aims to investigate the differences that emerged with mindful eating, sleep quality, and night eating syndrome in adults. \u0000Material and Methods: A survey model was used for the study, and it included randomized selected 18-65 aged 580 adults in Konya with a questionnaire consisting of demographic and anthropometric measurements, nutrition habits, Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ-30), Night Eating Questionnaire (NEQ), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). \u0000Results: The mean (x̄±SE) of the MEQ-30 was found to be 3.25±0.027 in women and 3.22±0.024 men. Men’s emotional eating score is higher than women, and their eating control, awareness, and eating discipline scores are lower than women, eating control (p=0.002) and eating discipline differed (p=0.045) for BMI. Due to the NEQ scores, 59% of those at risk for Night Eating Syndrome (NES) were in women and 41% men. Mood/sleep dysfunction scores differed in gender among other sub-dimensions of NEQ (p=0.044). In PSQI total scores, good (14.06±0.372) (55.3%) and poor (14.22±0.355) (44.7%) sleep quality did not differ (p=0.771). A negative correlation was found between NEQ and MEQ-30 scores (p=0.815) and PSQI and NEQ scores (p=0.195). However, MEQ-30 and the PSQI scores showed significant differences (p=0.000), and the correlation was found to be low (r=0.024). \u0000Conclusion: Mindful eating, and sleep quality scores may be variable according to gender and BMI, it has a relationship between mindful eating and sleep quality, which has not been determined by night eating behaviors. Therefore, it is important to consider that factors be an indicator of maintaining healthy eating habits.","PeriodicalId":239741,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Science and Health","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121873189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: In this study, it was aimed to investigate whether beta-2 microglobulin (β2M) blood plasma level is affected by cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and its effects on prognosis in surgeries performed using a heart-lung machine. Material and Methods: The study was carried out on 33 patients who underwent cardiac surgery using a heart-lung machine in the cardiovascular surgery department of Sivas Cumhuriyet University. Plasma β2M levels were evaluated in peripheral venous blood samples taken just before the operation, thirty minutes after connecting to the heart-lung machine, and at the twenty-fourth postoperative hour. Results: It was observed that a high β2M level was associated with long intensive care and hospital stay, prolonged intubation, increased inotrope requirement, and blood product use (P
{"title":"Evaluation of the Effects of the Heart-Lung Machine on the Plasma Beta-2 Microglobulin Level","authors":"V. Polat, Fatih Ada","doi":"10.51972/tfsd.1239933","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51972/tfsd.1239933","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: In this study, it was aimed to investigate whether beta-2 microglobulin (β2M) blood plasma level is affected by cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and its effects on prognosis in surgeries performed using a heart-lung machine. \u0000 \u0000Material and Methods: The study was carried out on 33 patients who underwent cardiac surgery using a heart-lung machine in the cardiovascular surgery department of Sivas Cumhuriyet University. Plasma β2M levels were evaluated in peripheral venous blood samples taken just before the operation, thirty minutes after connecting to the heart-lung machine, and at the twenty-fourth postoperative hour. \u0000 \u0000Results: It was observed that a high β2M level was associated with long intensive care and hospital stay, prolonged intubation, increased inotrope requirement, and blood product use (P","PeriodicalId":239741,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Science and Health","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123071267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of hypertension in individuals over the age of 18, risk factors, knowledge and opinions of society about hypertension, and awareness of hypertension in Pazar district of Tokat province. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Pazar district of Tokat province between February and May 2022. The research was conducted with 270 individuals over the age of 18 who agreed to participate in the study in each neighborhood in the district center using the proportional cluster sampling method. Results: While the prevalence of hypertension was 27%, awareness of hypertension was 21.9% in individuals. Both the prevalence of hypertension and awareness of hypertension were statistically significantly high in individuals with a family history of hypertension and comorbidities. Each unit increase in age increases the probability of hypertension by 1.112 times. Low-income participants were 8.381 times more likely to have hypertension than high-income participants. Comorbidities increase the risk of hypertension by 4.541 times. The rate of individuals who were diagnosed with hypertension by a physician was 5.9%, and the rate of regular use of the drugs recommended by the physician was only 62.5%. Conclusion: Hypertension is observed in approximately one in every three people, and the rate of awareness of hypertension is quite low. It is recommended that individuals in society should be screened for hypertension with blood pressure measurements at regular intervals, and health education should be planned for awareness.
{"title":"Prevalence and Awareness of Hypertension in Pazar District of Tokat Province: A Community-Based Study","authors":"Gonca P. Soysal","doi":"10.51972/tfsd.1146345","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51972/tfsd.1146345","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of hypertension in individuals over the age of 18, risk factors, knowledge and opinions of society about hypertension, and awareness of hypertension in Pazar district of Tokat province. \u0000Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Pazar district of Tokat province between February and May 2022. The research was conducted with 270 individuals over the age of 18 who agreed to participate in the study in each neighborhood in the district center using the proportional cluster sampling method. \u0000Results: While the prevalence of hypertension was 27%, awareness of hypertension was 21.9% in individuals. Both the prevalence of hypertension and awareness of hypertension were statistically significantly high in individuals with a family history of hypertension and comorbidities. Each unit increase in age increases the probability of hypertension by 1.112 times. Low-income participants were 8.381 times more likely to have hypertension than high-income participants. Comorbidities increase the risk of hypertension by 4.541 times. The rate of individuals who were diagnosed with hypertension by a physician was 5.9%, and the rate of regular use of the drugs recommended by the physician was only 62.5%. \u0000Conclusion: Hypertension is observed in approximately one in every three people, and the rate of awareness of hypertension is quite low. It is recommended that individuals in society should be screened for hypertension with blood pressure measurements at regular intervals, and health education should be planned for awareness.","PeriodicalId":239741,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Science and Health","volume":"63 4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116316082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the experiences of intensive care nurses who cared for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Material and Methods: The research was carried out with nurses. Data collection included in-depth interviews conducted between June-August 2020. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Results: Three main themes emerged: (a) nurses' compliance with the process; (b) factors affecting motivation; and (c) emotional responses observed in patients. While challenging situations, increase in workload, and situations that cause anxiety were the factors that negatively affected nurses' motivation to work, awareness/empathic behavior and flexible working hours were the factors that positively affected the motivation to work. Conclusion: Intensive care nurses make great efforts to prevent transmission from patients with COVID-19. It is thought that nurses should be supported in terms of the factors that negatively affect their motivation to work. It is considered that nurses' awareness/empathic behaviors affected their perceptions of the patients' fear of death and feeling of helplessness.
{"title":"Experiences of nurses during COVID-19 pandemic: An interpretative phenomenological analysis study","authors":"A. Erkoç, N. Turan, Sibel Üren","doi":"10.51972/tfsd.1120894","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51972/tfsd.1120894","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the experiences of intensive care nurses who cared for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. \u0000Material and Methods: The research was carried out with nurses. Data collection included in-depth interviews conducted between June-August 2020. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis \u0000Results: Three main themes emerged: (a) nurses' compliance with the process; (b) factors affecting motivation; and (c) emotional responses observed in patients. While challenging situations, increase in workload, and situations that cause anxiety were the factors that negatively affected nurses' motivation to work, awareness/empathic behavior and flexible working hours were the factors that positively affected the motivation to work. \u0000Conclusion: Intensive care nurses make great efforts to prevent transmission from patients with COVID-19. It is thought that nurses should be supported in terms of the factors that negatively affect their motivation to work. It is considered that nurses' awareness/empathic behaviors affected their perceptions of the patients' fear of death and feeling of helplessness.","PeriodicalId":239741,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Science and Health","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116379680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Gunes, Sebahat Atalıkoğlu Başkan, Necla Kasımoğlu
ABSTRACT Purpose: The study aims to determine the effect of clinical practice on nursing students’ professional competencies. Material and Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design. Its population consisted of 375 second-, third- and fourth-year nursing students who had completed at least one year of nursing education at the nursing faculty where the study was conducted. No sampling was done, and the study was completed with 265 students who agreed to participate. The data were collected using an introductory information form and the Competency Inventory of Nursing Students (CINS). The pre-test data were collected in the second week when the students started their clinical practice, and the post-test data were collected in the twelfth week near the end of their clinical practice. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the nursing students’ pre- and post-test mean scores on the CINS and its clinical biomedical science, general clinical skills, critical thinking and reasoning, caring, and lifelong learning subscales (p
{"title":"NURSING STUDENTS’ SELF-ASSESSMENTS OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES","authors":"D. Gunes, Sebahat Atalıkoğlu Başkan, Necla Kasımoğlu","doi":"10.51972/tfsd.1161875","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51972/tfsd.1161875","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT \u0000Purpose: The study aims to determine the effect of clinical practice on nursing students’ professional competencies. \u0000Material and Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design. Its population consisted of 375 second-, third- and fourth-year nursing students who had completed at least one year of nursing education at the nursing faculty where the study was conducted. No sampling was done, and the study was completed with 265 students who agreed to participate. The data were collected using an introductory information form and the Competency Inventory of Nursing Students (CINS). The pre-test data were collected in the second week when the students started their clinical practice, and the post-test data were collected in the twelfth week near the end of their clinical practice. \u0000Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the nursing students’ pre- and post-test mean scores on the CINS and its clinical biomedical science, general clinical skills, critical thinking and reasoning, caring, and lifelong learning subscales (p","PeriodicalId":239741,"journal":{"name":"Turkish Journal of Science and Health","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134582413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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