Pub Date : 2022-09-30DOI: 10.33880/ejfm.2022110305
M. Çakır
Aim: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the musculoskeletal system problems encountered by dentists working in an oral and dental health center in Kocaeli, Turkey. Methods: This cross-sectional study including 74 dental practitioners was carried out in 4 Oral and Dental Health Centers in Kocaeli between 15-31 January 2020. A questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire consisted of two sections. The first section concerned the sociodemographic characteristics of the subjects whereas the second section consisted of the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics are presented as mean (±) standard deviation, frequency distribution, and percentage. The Chi-square test was used to compare categorical variables. Results: In the study, 70.3% of the subjects were female, 40.5% were aged over 41 years of age, and the average age was 38.1±9.4 years. It was determined that 78.4% of the dental practitioners reported pain in their necks, 50.0% in their shoulders, 67.6% in their backs, 63.5% in wrists and hands, and 68.9% in their lower backs. Moreover, the participants reported experiencing pain severe enough to affect their personal or work lives within the last 12 months in their necks (44.6%), shoulders (23.0%), backs (33.8%), hands and wrists (41.9%), and lower backs (43.2%). Conclusion: In the study, it was found that dentists have a high frequency of musculoskeletal problems. It is recommended that dentists work in a seated position and exercise between studies. Keywords: dentists, musculoskeletal diseases, ergonomics
{"title":"Musculoskeletal System Problems in Dental Practitioners","authors":"M. Çakır","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110305","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the musculoskeletal system problems encountered by dentists working in an oral and dental health center in Kocaeli, Turkey.\u0000\u0000Methods: This cross-sectional study including 74 dental practitioners was carried out in 4 Oral and Dental Health Centers in Kocaeli between 15-31 January 2020. A questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire consisted of two sections. The first section concerned the sociodemographic characteristics of the subjects whereas the second section consisted of the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics are presented as mean (±) standard deviation, frequency distribution, and percentage. The Chi-square test was used to compare categorical variables.\u0000\u0000Results: In the study, 70.3% of the subjects were female, 40.5% were aged over 41 years of age, and the average age was 38.1±9.4 years. It was determined that 78.4% of the dental practitioners reported pain in their necks, 50.0% in their shoulders, 67.6% in their backs, 63.5% in wrists and hands, and 68.9% in their lower backs. Moreover, the participants reported experiencing pain severe enough to affect their personal or work lives within the last 12 months in their necks (44.6%), shoulders (23.0%), backs (33.8%), hands and wrists (41.9%), and lower backs (43.2%).\u0000\u0000Conclusion: In the study, it was found that dentists have a high frequency of musculoskeletal problems. It is recommended that dentists work in a seated position and exercise between studies.\u0000\u0000Keywords: dentists, musculoskeletal diseases, ergonomics","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"99 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123662143","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}
Pub Date : 2022-06-30DOI: 10.33880/ejfm.2022110207
Ahmet Olcay Isler, G. Pamuk, Hilal Aksoy, K. Ongel
Aim: This study aims to determine a relationship between factors, such as the health literacy levels of individuals and their drug (medicine) utilization habits, and sociodemographic characteristics. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we used a questionnaire to ascertain the sociodemographic attributes of individuals and their drug utilization habits and the Turkish Health Literacy Scale to measure their health literacy levels. The Student T-Test was used to compare means in independent groups. The relationship between categorical variables was evaluated using the Chi-Square Test. Results: It was determined that the 402 participants had a mean age of 41.15±11.58 years, 52.2% of them were women, and 53.2% were university graduates. The mean overall index score of the Turkish Health Literacy Scale was 30.39±7.82. For 45.5% of the participants, the health literacy rate was problematic-limited. Comparing participants over 40.5 years old to those of age 40.5 years and younger and participants with a level of education up to high school graduate to those who were at least a university graduate, we found the first ones to have lower average scores. Individuals with irrational drug utilization habits had significantly lower overall index score means. Conclusion: Effective policies and regulations addressing the plunging health literacy levels need to be planned and implemented throughout the community. Increasing the level of health literacy will have a positive effect on the drug use habits of individuals. Keywords: health literacy, drug misuse, drug therapy
{"title":"Health Literacy Levels of Individuals Between 18-65 Years Old and Its Effect on Rational Drug Use","authors":"Ahmet Olcay Isler, G. Pamuk, Hilal Aksoy, K. Ongel","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110207","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: This study aims to determine a relationship between factors, such as the health literacy levels of individuals and their drug (medicine) utilization habits, and sociodemographic characteristics. \u0000\u0000Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we used a questionnaire to ascertain the sociodemographic attributes of individuals and their drug utilization habits and the Turkish Health Literacy Scale to measure their health literacy levels. The Student T-Test was used to compare means in independent groups. The relationship between categorical variables was evaluated using the Chi-Square Test.\u0000\u0000Results: It was determined that the 402 participants had a mean age of 41.15±11.58 years, 52.2% of them were women, and 53.2% were university graduates. The mean overall index score of the Turkish Health Literacy Scale was 30.39±7.82. For 45.5% of the participants, the health literacy rate was problematic-limited. Comparing participants over 40.5 years old to those of age 40.5 years and younger and participants with a level of education up to high school graduate to those who were at least a university graduate, we found the first ones to have lower average scores. Individuals with irrational drug utilization habits had significantly lower overall index score means.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Effective policies and regulations addressing the plunging health literacy levels need to be planned and implemented throughout the community. Increasing the level of health literacy will have a positive effect on the drug use habits of individuals.\u0000\u0000Keywords: health literacy, drug misuse, drug therapy","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"74 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126978061","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}
Pub Date : 2022-06-30DOI: 10.33880/ejfm.2022110202
Elif Karatas Demir, G. Zeren Öztürk, Beray Gelmez Taş
Aim: We aimed to investigate the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and smoking cessation success. Methods: The study is an observational analytic study. It was conducted prospectively and we included people who applied to the smoking cessation outpatient clinic between 01 Oct 2020 and 31 Oct 2020 and agreed to participate in the study. A questionnaire prepared by the researchers, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, and the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence were applied to the participants. When necessary treatments had been initiated, a particular date is determined for each participant as a smoking cessation date. Participants were called in the 1st month and 3rd months from the smoking cessation day to enquire whether they quit smoking. Results: A total of 222 people participated in this study. The mean score of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale was calculated as 18.77±6.45. The success rate of smoking cessation in the 3rd month was 55% (n=122). No significant relationship was found between smoking cessation success and the score of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale. Conclusion: Although we cannot associate it with the fear of COVID-19 alone, we believe that the pandemic increases the success of early smoking cessation. To maintain these success rates, it is important to provide adequate support to the patients. Keywords: COVID-19, fear, smoking cessation, tobacco smoking
{"title":"The Effect of Fear of COVID-19 on Smoking Cessation","authors":"Elif Karatas Demir, G. Zeren Öztürk, Beray Gelmez Taş","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110202","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: We aimed to investigate the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and smoking cessation success.\u0000\u0000Methods: The study is an observational analytic study. It was conducted prospectively and we included people who applied to the smoking cessation outpatient clinic between 01 Oct 2020 and 31 Oct 2020 and agreed to participate in the study. A questionnaire prepared by the researchers, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, and the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence were applied to the participants. When necessary treatments had been initiated, a particular date is determined for each participant as a smoking cessation date. Participants were called in the 1st month and 3rd months from the smoking cessation day to enquire whether they quit smoking.\u0000\u0000Results: A total of 222 people participated in this study. The mean score of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale was calculated as 18.77±6.45. The success rate of smoking cessation in the 3rd month was 55% (n=122). No significant relationship was found between smoking cessation success and the score of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Although we cannot associate it with the fear of COVID-19 alone, we believe that the pandemic increases the success of early smoking cessation. To maintain these success rates, it is important to provide adequate support to the patients.\u0000\u0000Keywords: COVID-19, fear, smoking cessation, tobacco smoking","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128942218","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}
Pub Date : 2022-06-30DOI: 10.33880/ejfm.2022110201
S. Oztora, H. N. Dagdeviren
In today’s world, scientific publications play a more distinctive role than ever. Even people with no academic background, or even media, are following the medical journals and publications with a growing interest and as a source to keep up with the current knowledge and outcomes. Therefore, the integrity and accountability of scientific publications, especially in medical journals, have been of utmost interest for scientific publishers. This leads to a more vigorous and objective evaluation process for the journals. The main role seems to be on the Editors’ shoulders, however a peer review by independent reviewers is the key to an objective evaluation for a trustworthy scientific publication. This article is aiming to highlight some important key features of the editorial process and define an outline of the roles of the actors in this practice. Keywords: peer review, editorial policies, publishing
{"title":"The Relationship and Distinctions Between Editors and Reviewers","authors":"S. Oztora, H. N. Dagdeviren","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110201","url":null,"abstract":"In today’s world, scientific publications play a more distinctive role than ever. Even people with no academic background, or even media, are following the medical journals and publications with a growing interest and as a source to keep up with the current knowledge and outcomes. Therefore, the integrity and accountability of scientific publications, especially in medical journals, have been of utmost interest for scientific publishers. This leads to a more vigorous and objective evaluation process for the journals. The main role seems to be on the Editors’ shoulders, however a peer review by independent reviewers is the key to an objective evaluation for a trustworthy scientific publication. This article is aiming to highlight some important key features of the editorial process and define an outline of the roles of the actors in this practice.\u0000Keywords: peer review, editorial policies, publishing","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115063562","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}
Pub Date : 2022-06-30DOI: 10.33880/ejfm.2022110208
S. Mıstık, D. Unalan, Humeyra Aslaner, B. Tokgoz
Aim: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the effect and severity of fatigue levels in hemodialysis patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 130 patients who applied to Hemodialysis units between 01 November-01 December 2019. Piper Fatigue Scale, Fatigue Impact Scale, and Fatigue Severity Scale were used as data collection tools. In statistical analysis, Student's t-test and variance analysis were used. Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated to evaluate the relationship between the variables. Results: It is found that hemodialysis patients got the highest score on Piper Fatigue Scale from Piper Fatigue Scale - Affect (5.48±2.85) and patients felt moderately tired. Of the patients, 43.1% stated that ‘dialysis’ was the most important reason that contributes directly or causes their fatigue, and 23.1% stated that the best thing they found to reduce their fatigue was to sleep. Hemodialysis patients got the highest score on the Fatigue Impact Scale from the psychosocial (35.42±18.67) effect dimension. The mean score of the patients' Fatigue Impact Scale was 4.84±1.93. The Piper Fatigue Scale - Behavior, Piper Fatigue Scale - Affective, Piper Fatigue Scale - Sensory and Piper Fatigue Scale - Cognitive Dimension Scores, Fatigue Impact Scale - Cognitive, Fatigue Impact Scale - Physical and Fatigue Impact Scale - Psychosocial Dimension and Fatigue Impact Scale Total Scores and Fatigue Severity Scale Scores in Chronic Renal Failure patients with a chronic disease were significantly higher than in patients without chronic disease. The Fatigue Impact Scale - Cognitive, Fatigue Impact Scale - Physical, and Fatigue Impact Scale - Psychosocial dimensions, Fatigue Impact Scale total scores, and Fatigue Severity Scale scores in patients diagnosed with anemia were significantly higher than in those without anemia. Conclusion: In our study, patients over 65 years of age and those with chronic diseases other than Chronic Renal Failure had higher levels and greater impact and severity of fatigue. Keywords: dialysis, fatigue, severity, hemodialysis
{"title":"Evaluation of Fatigue’s Effect and Severity in Hemodialysis Patients","authors":"S. Mıstık, D. Unalan, Humeyra Aslaner, B. Tokgoz","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110208","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the effect and severity of fatigue levels in hemodialysis patients.\u0000\u0000Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 130 patients who applied to Hemodialysis units between 01 November-01 December 2019. Piper Fatigue Scale, Fatigue Impact Scale, and Fatigue Severity Scale were used as data collection tools. In statistical analysis, Student's t-test and variance analysis were used. Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated to evaluate the relationship between the variables. \u0000\u0000Results: It is found that hemodialysis patients got the highest score on Piper Fatigue Scale from Piper Fatigue Scale - Affect (5.48±2.85) and patients felt moderately tired. Of the patients, 43.1% stated that ‘dialysis’ was the most important reason that contributes directly or causes their fatigue, and 23.1% stated that the best thing they found to reduce their fatigue was to sleep. Hemodialysis patients got the highest score on the Fatigue Impact Scale from the psychosocial (35.42±18.67) effect dimension. The mean score of the patients' Fatigue Impact Scale was 4.84±1.93. The Piper Fatigue Scale - Behavior, Piper Fatigue Scale - Affective, Piper Fatigue Scale - Sensory and Piper Fatigue Scale - Cognitive Dimension Scores, Fatigue Impact Scale - Cognitive, Fatigue Impact Scale - Physical and Fatigue Impact Scale - Psychosocial Dimension and Fatigue Impact Scale Total Scores and Fatigue Severity Scale Scores in Chronic Renal Failure patients with a chronic disease were significantly higher than in patients without chronic disease. The Fatigue Impact Scale - Cognitive, Fatigue Impact Scale - Physical, and Fatigue Impact Scale - Psychosocial dimensions, Fatigue Impact Scale total scores, and Fatigue Severity Scale scores in patients diagnosed with anemia were significantly higher than in those without anemia.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: In our study, patients over 65 years of age and those with chronic diseases other than Chronic Renal Failure had higher levels and greater impact and severity of fatigue.\u0000\u0000Keywords: dialysis, fatigue, severity, hemodialysis","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117059487","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}
Pub Date : 2022-06-30DOI: 10.33880/ejfm.2022110206
Ashish Kumar Sharma, A. Singh, Ankit Singh, Ashutosh Kumar Singh, Arub Singh, A. M
Aim: To improve the learning environment of medical institutions, this study was conducted to estimate the undergraduate medical student’s perception of the academic learning environment at their institutions. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, analytical, survey-based, multi-centric study among undergraduate medical students from three different medical colleges in Western Uttar Pradesh, India. The data was collected with an online survey including socio-demographic questions and the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure Inventory. Results: A total of 283 medical students participated. The total Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure Inventory score was 125.22, whereas in 5 domains of the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure Inventory were students’ perception of learning with a score of 29.18, students’ perception of teachers with a score of 27.18, students’ academic self-perception with a score of 19.11, students’ perception of atmosphere with a score of 30.25, and students’ social self-perception with a score of 18.87 respectively. Conclusion: The mean total Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure Inventory score was 125.22 indicative of "a more positive than negative perception". This indicates there is potential scope for excellence in the learning environment by medical institutions through regular evaluation and corrections. Keywords: medical education, medical students, learning, environment, inventories
{"title":"Undergraduate Medical Student’s Perception About the Academic Learning Environment in Medical Colleges of North India: A Multicentric Study","authors":"Ashish Kumar Sharma, A. Singh, Ankit Singh, Ashutosh Kumar Singh, Arub Singh, A. M","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110206","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: To improve the learning environment of medical institutions, this study was conducted to estimate the undergraduate medical student’s perception of the academic learning environment at their institutions.\u0000\u0000Methods: This was a cross-sectional, analytical, survey-based, multi-centric study among undergraduate medical students from three different medical colleges in Western Uttar Pradesh, India. The data was collected with an online survey including socio-demographic questions and the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure Inventory. \u0000\u0000Results: A total of 283 medical students participated. The total Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure Inventory score was 125.22, whereas in 5 domains of the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure Inventory were students’ perception of learning with a score of 29.18, students’ perception of teachers with a score of 27.18, students’ academic self-perception with a score of 19.11, students’ perception of atmosphere with a score of 30.25, and students’ social self-perception with a score of 18.87 respectively. \u0000\u0000Conclusion: The mean total Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure Inventory score was 125.22 indicative of \"a more positive than negative perception\". This indicates there is potential scope for excellence in the learning environment by medical institutions through regular evaluation and corrections.\u0000\u0000Keywords: medical education, medical students, learning, environment, inventories","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125643078","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}
Pub Date : 2022-06-30DOI: 10.33880/ejfm.2022110204
Nilgun Tan Tabakoglu, D. Karabulut
Aim: In clinical examinations, it is sometimes unknown whether the chest X-ray belongs to the patient. Here, we aimed to develop estimation equations that can predict the stature of male and female patients using scapular and clavicular length measurements on chest X-rays to determine to who the chest X-ray belongs. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 adult patients (104 females and 96 males; mean age 50.6 years) who underwent a routine posteroanterior chest x-ray. The longitudinal scapular length and longitudinal clavicular length were measured on the chest x-ray. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to develop the estimation equations. External validation of the estimated equations was tested on 100 adult patients (50 females and 50 males; mean age 56.7 years) and agreement between measured and estimated stature was investigated by the Bland and Altman method. Results: Stature was equal to 11.1-fold of longitudinal scapular length and 10.5-fold of longitudinal clavicular length in males while it was equal to 11.8-fold of longitudinal scapular length and 10.7-fold of longitudinal clavicular length in females. Stature was found to be significantly correlated with age, weight, longitudinal scapular length, and longitudinal clavicular length in men, and with age and longitudinal clavicular length in women. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed an estimation equation for stature in males was: 131.3 - 0.174 (Age) + 0.161 (Weight) + 0.083 (longitudinal scapular length) + 0.134 (longitudinal clavicular length), and in females was 131.2 - 0.137 (Age) + 0.225 (longitudinal clavicular length). There was good agreement between measured and estimated stature in male and female patients. Conclusion: The stature of the patient can be estimated using the derived equations based on the longitudinal scapular length and longitudinal clavicular length measurements on chest x-ray. If it is not possible to determine to who the chest X-ray belongs in clinical practice, the patient's stature can be estimated with the help of the equations and possible errors can be prevented. Keywords: chest x-ray, clavicle, scapula, estimation techniques, stature
{"title":"Prediction of Stature to Discriminate Chest X-Ray Using Longitudinal Scapular and Clavicular Lengths","authors":"Nilgun Tan Tabakoglu, D. Karabulut","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110204","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: In clinical examinations, it is sometimes unknown whether the chest X-ray belongs to the patient. Here, we aimed to develop estimation equations that can predict the stature of male and female patients using scapular and clavicular length measurements on chest X-rays to determine to who the chest X-ray belongs.\u0000\u0000Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 adult patients (104 females and 96 males; mean age 50.6 years) who underwent a routine posteroanterior chest x-ray. The longitudinal scapular length and longitudinal clavicular length were measured on the chest x-ray. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to develop the estimation equations. External validation of the estimated equations was tested on 100 adult patients (50 females and 50 males; mean age 56.7 years) and agreement between measured and estimated stature was investigated by the Bland and Altman method.\u0000\u0000Results: Stature was equal to 11.1-fold of longitudinal scapular length and 10.5-fold of longitudinal clavicular length in males while it was equal to 11.8-fold of longitudinal scapular length and 10.7-fold of longitudinal clavicular length in females. Stature was found to be significantly correlated with age, weight, longitudinal scapular length, and longitudinal clavicular length in men, and with age and longitudinal clavicular length in women. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed an estimation equation for stature in males was: 131.3 - 0.174 (Age) + 0.161 (Weight) + 0.083 (longitudinal scapular length) + 0.134 (longitudinal clavicular length), and in females was 131.2 - 0.137 (Age) + 0.225 (longitudinal clavicular length). There was good agreement between measured and estimated stature in male and female patients.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: The stature of the patient can be estimated using the derived equations based on the longitudinal scapular length and longitudinal clavicular length measurements on chest x-ray. If it is not possible to determine to who the chest X-ray belongs in clinical practice, the patient's stature can be estimated with the help of the equations and possible errors can be prevented.\u0000\u0000Keywords: chest x-ray, clavicle, scapula, estimation techniques, stature","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"313 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131470665","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}
Pub Date : 2022-06-30DOI: 10.33880/ejfm.2022110203
Nazife Alpman, A. Tekiner
Aim: The accidents experienced in childhood are a public health problem due to their potential outcomes, and they require collaboration with family physicians. This study aimed to investigate the basic first aid approaches and knowledge levels of parents who bring their children to the outpatient clinics of the Department of Family Medicine and Social Pediatrics at Ankara University School of Medicine. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted between 19 October 2020 and 16 November 2020 was approved by the Ankara University Human Research Ethics Committee. The data were collected face-to-face using a survey form and were analyzed using the IBM SPSS 15.0 package program. Results: In this study, 229 parents in total were reached. 55.9% of the participants had first aid training and a higher rate of considering themselves adequate about first aid. The participants with first aid training, those with high income, those with high education levels, and those with a driver's license answered more questions correctly. Conclusion: Although our study participants had relatively very high education levels, there were issues about which their first aid knowledge was lacking, and these results revealed the importance of providing parents with first aid training once again. Keywords: family practice, child care, parents, first aid, accidents
{"title":"Investigating the Approaches and Knowledge Levels of Parents of Children at the Ages of 0-14 About Basic First Aid","authors":"Nazife Alpman, A. Tekiner","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110203","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The accidents experienced in childhood are a public health problem due to their potential outcomes, and they require collaboration with family physicians. This study aimed to investigate the basic first aid approaches and knowledge levels of parents who bring their children to the outpatient clinics of the Department of Family Medicine and Social Pediatrics at Ankara University School of Medicine.\u0000\u0000Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted between 19 October 2020 and 16 November 2020 was approved by the Ankara University Human Research Ethics Committee. The data were collected face-to-face using a survey form and were analyzed using the IBM SPSS 15.0 package program.\u0000\u0000Results: In this study, 229 parents in total were reached. 55.9% of the participants had first aid training and a higher rate of considering themselves adequate about first aid. The participants with first aid training, those with high income, those with high education levels, and those with a driver's license answered more questions correctly.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Although our study participants had relatively very high education levels, there were issues about which their first aid knowledge was lacking, and these results revealed the importance of providing parents with first aid training once again.\u0000\u0000Keywords: family practice, child care, parents, first aid, accidents","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125098315","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}
Pub Date : 2022-06-30DOI: 10.33880/ejfm.2022110205
Serap Kaynak, S. Ergun, Ayşe Karadaş, Pelin Palas Karaca, Songül Duran
Aim: This study aims to determine the effect of perceived social support experienced by COVID-19 patients on their psychological well-being. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional descriptive study. In the research, the data were collected through online platforms (such as Facebook and WhatsApp) via Google form between March-April 2021 to reduce the risk of transmission. Results: This cross-sectional study was performed on 403 COVID-19 patients. There were statistically significant positive correlations between the mean Psychological Well-Being Scale total score and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support total score (r=0.772; p<0.001). Conclusion: It is extremely important to increase social support resources to maintain psychological well-being during and after quarantine practice in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Keywords: COVID-19, patient, social, support, quarantine
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Pub Date : 2022-03-30DOI: 10.33880/ejfm.2022110101
C. Collins, Davorina Petek, Esperanza Diaz, M. Muñoz
General Practice/Family Medicine is at the forefront of the clinical response to the COVID-19 crisis just as it is known to be a critical component of healthcare systems globally. A large number of COVID-19 related papers have been published and dedicated funding calls were available in many countries and across the European Union. However, General Practice/Family Medicine does not feature as strongly as it should in COVID-19 high impact publications or successful funding applications. In this paper, we take a look at the findings on which the recommendations of the “European General Practice Research Network (EGPRN) Research Strategy for General Practice in Europe 2021” are based and highlight how these align with the COVID-19 experience of General Practice/Family research. To elaborate on this, the issues identified and the recommendations of the EGPRN Research Strategy are grouped into three broad areas on which we need to focus – capacity, collaboration, and complexity (3-Cs). Apparent or presumed deficiencies in these 3-Cs are possibly why the General Practice/Family research impact during COVID-19 does not match its position on the ground in fighting the pandemic and supporting patients. The EGPRN Research Strategy identifies how we might work to position ourselves better in the future and gain the recognition deserved, in terms of publications, research funding, and prominence. Keywords: general practice, research, pandemics, publications, financing
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