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View article: RELATIONSHIP OF NEURON SPECIFIC ENOLASE LEVELS IN SERUM AND CEREBRO SPINAL FLUID WITH COMPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL FOLLOW-UP IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
RELATIONSHIP OF NEURON SPECIFIC ENOLASE LEVELS IN SERUM AND CEREBRO SPINAL FLUID WITH COMPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL FOLLOW-UP IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE BACTERIAL MENINGITIS Open
Amaç: Bu çalışmadaki amacımız; bakteriyel menenjitli hastalarda serum c-reaktif protein ile beyin omurilik sıvısı ve kan nöron spesifik enolaz düzeylerinin ilişkisini araştırmaktır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu çalışma Eylül 2000 ile Eylül 2001 …
View article: Pre-Graduation Vaccine Communication Training Against Vaccine Hesitancy (AKİLE-MÖ)
Pre-Graduation Vaccine Communication Training Against Vaccine Hesitancy (AKİLE-MÖ) Open
Background Vaccine hesitancy and refusal are becoming more widespread globally and in Türkiye, leading to an increase in the number of unvaccinated individuals, which threatens herd immunity. Vaccine refusals often stem from individuals wh…
View article: BODY AWARENESS LEVEL OF PEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPISTS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS
BODY AWARENESS LEVEL OF PEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPISTS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS Open
Purpose: The physical and psychological loads that physiotherapists working in the field of pediatric rehabilitation are exposed to during therapy sessions can lead to limitations in body structure and functions that exceed the stress thre…
View article: Direct medical cost of adult Covid-19 ınpatients and ıts determinants at a university hospital
Direct medical cost of adult Covid-19 ınpatients and ıts determinants at a university hospital Open
Background and objectives The aim of this study is to determine the direct medical costs of adult cases diagnosed with Covid-19 and hospitalized at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (KTUFMFH). Methods This …
View article: Evaluation of COVID-19 Risk Perception and Attitudes About Health Communication of Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Students in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Evaluation of COVID-19 Risk Perception and Attitudes About Health Communication of Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Students in the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The communication of medical students with patients/patient relatives is very important in the diagnosis and treatment of health problems. The better the patient/relatives feel understood in communication, the more positive improvement can…
View article: Climate Change and Non-Communicable Diseases: A Bibliometric, Content, and Topic Modeling Analysis
Climate Change and Non-Communicable Diseases: A Bibliometric, Content, and Topic Modeling Analysis Open
This study examines research on the impact of climate change (CC) on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) using bibliometric analysis, topic modeling, and content analysis. Articles published in the Web of Science database between 2000 and 202…
View article: Kikeva App: An Interactive Edutainment Tool for GCC Education
Kikeva App: An Interactive Edutainment Tool for GCC Education Open
Education plays a crucial role in addressing health challenges faced by industrial workers. To enhance health literacy and promote healthier lifestyles among this demographic, our project utilizes a mobile application, blending education w…
View article: Evaluation of telehealth knowledge, attitudes and experiences of medical faculty students
Evaluation of telehealth knowledge, attitudes and experiences of medical faculty students Open
Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and experiences of students in a medical school about telehealth. Method: The data of this descriptive study were collected through face-to-face questionnaire interview…
View article: Occupational health and safety services during the pandemic from the perspective of occupational health professionals working at site: A combination of questionnaire based and in-depth interview research from Türkiye
Occupational health and safety services during the pandemic from the perspective of occupational health professionals working at site: A combination of questionnaire based and in-depth interview research from Türkiye Open
Objective: In this study, it was aimed to determine occupational health and safety practices in workplaces in COVID-19 pandemic and assess these practices from the perspective of occupational health and safety professionals. Methods: In th…
View article: Inter-level and Seasonal Variation in Reasons for Inappropriate Emergency Department Use: A Three Centers Study
Inter-level and Seasonal Variation in Reasons for Inappropriate Emergency Department Use: A Three Centers Study Open
Aim: Inappropriate emergency department (ED) use represents an important problem for health systems across the world. This study was designed to determine the reasons for inappropriate ED visits at different ED care levels during different…
View article: The Toxic Effects on the Testis of Flutamide vs. Bicalutamide vs. Cyproterone Acetate: An Experimental Rat Study
The Toxic Effects on the Testis of Flutamide vs. Bicalutamide vs. Cyproterone Acetate: An Experimental Rat Study Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the toxic effects on the rat testis of flutamide, bicalutamide, and cyproterone acetate using histopathological methods. Twenty-four male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups, …
View article: A Turkish-Language Validation and Reliability Study of the Storm Fear Questionnaire (SFQ)
A Turkish-Language Validation and Reliability Study of the Storm Fear Questionnaire (SFQ) Open
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish-language version of the Storm Fear Questionnaire (SFQ). Material and Methods: The research was completed with 299 individuals. After obtaining s…
View article: The Prevalence of Tobacco Use Among University Students and Associated Risk Factors: Trabzon, Turkey
The Prevalence of Tobacco Use Among University Students and Associated Risk Factors: Trabzon, Turkey Open
Background: MPOWER strategies are employed to combat tobacco use in Turkey. However, no decrease in the prevalence of use among university students has been achieved. In research conducted among university students, only smoking was genera…
View article: ATTITUDES OF PUBLIC TOWARDS COVID-19 VACCINE IN TURKEY
ATTITUDES OF PUBLIC TOWARDS COVID-19 VACCINE IN TURKEY Open
The aim of the study is to determine the attitude of the public towards the COVID-19 vaccine and the factors affecting the vaccination decision shortly before the start of the vaccination program in Turkey. The study was a descriptive stud…
View article: The Effect of Occupational Health and Safety Education on Hazelnut Agriculture Workers' Knowledge Levels Related to Physical and Ergonomic Hazards
The Effect of Occupational Health and Safety Education on Hazelnut Agriculture Workers' Knowledge Levels Related to Physical and Ergonomic Hazards Open
Objective: The study aimed at identifying dangers and risks encountered by hazelnut farm workers and exploring the effect of occupational health and safety training about hazelnut farming upon the workers’ knowledge level.
Materials and …
View article: What Impact does a Pandemic have on Emergency Department Visits? COVID-19 Pandemic and Coronaphobia
What Impact does a Pandemic have on Emergency Department Visits? COVID-19 Pandemic and Coronaphobia Open
Objective: During the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency department visits decreased all around the world. This has been linked to reduced access to health care services associated with the pandemic, changes in social life, and individuals avoid…
View article: Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Effect of Ergonomic Conditions in Karadeniz Technical University Students Receiving Distance Education Due to COVID-19
Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Effect of Ergonomic Conditions in Karadeniz Technical University Students Receiving Distance Education Due to COVID-19 Open
Objective:The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and ergonomic conditions in Karadeniz Technical University students who received distance education due to coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19).M…
View article: The effect of postoperative ventilation strategies on postoperative complications and outcomes in patients with esophageal atresia: Results from the Turkish Esophageal Atresia Registry
The effect of postoperative ventilation strategies on postoperative complications and outcomes in patients with esophageal atresia: Results from the Turkish Esophageal Atresia Registry Open
Objectives Postoperative ventilatory strategies in patients with esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) may have an impact on early postoperative complications. Our national Esophageal Atresia Registry was evaluated to…
View article: THE KNOWLEDGE LEVELS AND OPINIONS OF ACADEMICS FROM KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY FACULTIES REGARDING ELECTRONIC WASTES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
THE KNOWLEDGE LEVELS AND OPINIONS OF ACADEMICS FROM KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY FACULTIES REGARDING ELECTRONIC WASTES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Open
The useful life of electrical and electronic devices is rapidly ending, there is a rapid transition to new products, and a new type of waste known as electronic waste (e-waste) emerges. The aim of this study was to examine the knowledge an…
View article: Investigation of the Change in the Incidence of Neural Tube Defects in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey by Years and its Relationship with Folic Acid Use: A Case-control Study
Investigation of the Change in the Incidence of Neural Tube Defects in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey by Years and its Relationship with Folic Acid Use: A Case-control Study Open
Aim:This study aimed to determine the change in neural tube defects (NTD) incidence in Trabzon, a province of the Eastern Black Sea region, and evaluate the efficiency of folic acid use on NTD.Methods:The present study was a retrospective …
View article: The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Perceived Stress, State and Trait Anxiety and Work-Related Strain in Healthcare Professionals
The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Perceived Stress, State and Trait Anxiety and Work-Related Strain in Healthcare Professionals Open
Objective:In Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), as in all pandemics, employees are the human force fighting against the disease at the forefront, and they face the risk of infection for themselves and their relatives during this struggle. …
View article: Clinical characteristics of patients with subacute thyroidits and factors affecting development hypothyroidism after subacute thyroiditis
Clinical characteristics of patients with subacute thyroidits and factors affecting development hypothyroidism after subacute thyroiditis Open
Introduction Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is typically a self-limiting, inflammatory disease. Patients can experience hypothyroidism during or after an episode. We examined the clinical characteristics based on laboratory and imaging studies…
View article: Evaluation of Coronavirus Fear Level and Related Factors in the Elderly: Descriptive Research
Evaluation of Coronavirus Fear Level and Related Factors in the Elderly: Descriptive Research Open
Amaç: Koronavirüs hastalığı-2019 [coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19)] pandemisi nedeniyle birçok kısıtlamaya maruz kalan ve mental sağlıkları olumsuz etkilenen yaşlı erişkinlerin, pandemi kısıtlamalarının kaldırılmasının ardından koronavi…
View article: Evaluation of water/fluid intake of inpatient’s relatives and affecting factors
Evaluation of water/fluid intake of inpatient’s relatives and affecting factors Open
Objective:The aim of this study to evaluation of water/fluid intake of inpatient's relatives and affecting factors. Methods:In this descriptive study, 608 relatives of inpatient were included, between June-July 2019.The data were collected…
View article: HHeart rate variability and analysis of rhythm in patients with restless legs syndrome: A prospective case-control study
HHeart rate variability and analysis of rhythm in patients with restless legs syndrome: A prospective case-control study Open
Aim: To investigate the involvement of cardiac autonomy by heart rate variability (HRV) analysis in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS).Methods: Patients with RLS and age/sex matched healthy controls were included in this prospectiv…
View article: Water/fluid intake in students and influencing factors
Water/fluid intake in students and influencing factors Open
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the
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View article: The Examining of Internet Addiction and its Related Factors in Children Aged 6-18 Years
The Examining of Internet Addiction and its Related Factors in Children Aged 6-18 Years Open
Objective: Our research classified variables associated with internet addiction and examined their relations with such addiction. Our study aim was to reveal how variables that may have separate effects on internet addiction predict such a…
View article: IS CHRONIC PROSTATITIS/CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS?: A STUDY BASED ON “NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH- CHRONIC PROSTATITIS SYMPTOM INDEX” AND “SINONASAL OUTCOME TEST-22” QUESTIONNAIRES
IS CHRONIC PROSTATITIS/CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS?: A STUDY BASED ON “NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH- CHRONIC PROSTATITIS SYMPTOM INDEX” AND “SINONASAL OUTCOME TEST-22” QUESTIONNAIRES Open
Objectives/Aims: Prostatitis is a common entity that is seen in younger than 50 years old men in urology clinics. Subcategory of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) accounts for more than 90% of cases of prostatitis …