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- MakaleAçık Erişim2025First Aid Self-efficacy in Mothers of Children Aged 0-4 Years: The Gümüşhane Example
Göger, Berrin; Kahriman, Ilknur; Çolak, Bahar
Introduction: The high relationship between the effective application of first aid after home accidents and survival determines the priorities in first aid. Childcare is mostly the responsibility of mothers, and their knowledge and practices regarding the management of home injuries are crucial in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with home accidents. This study aimed to examine the first aid self-efficacy of mothers with children aged 0-4 years to manage their children's home accidents. Methods: This cross-sectional study, focusing on the first aid self-efficacy of mothers with children aged 0-4 for home accidents, was conducted with 266 mothers at a district government hospital affiliated with the Ministry of Health in the Eastern Black Sea Region between January 1, 2023, and August 1, 2023. Data were collected through a demographic information form and the first aid self-efficacy scale for home accidents. Results: The mean score of the first aid self-efficacy scale in home accidents was found to be 2.15 +/- 0.95 and significant differences were found according to the mother's level of education, number of children, income status, caregiver of the child and mothers' first aid status. Conclusion: In conclusion, the findings of the study showed that first aid self-efficacy is not based solely on demographic factors, but instead may be shaped more by education, experience and the general approach of parents as parents, although mothers' knowledge of first aid was below average.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Sleep Quality and Lifestyle Behaviors of Adolescents
Göger, Berrin; Kahriman, Ilknur
Many studies highlight the negative impact of smartphone addiction on adolescents’ health. It disrupts sleep habits and lifestyle. The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of smartphone addiction on the sleep quality and lifestyle behavior of adolescents. It was conducted in public high schools in a city center in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Türkiye. The sample consisted of 546 high school students. Data were collected using a Descriptive Information Form for Adolescents, the Smartphone Addiction Scale—Short Version, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Adolescent Lifestyle Profile Scale. According to the results, the incidence of smartphone addiction among adolescents differed according to gender, academic achievement, age of first smartphone (p =.044), and daily smartphone use time (p =.000). Mean Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores were not significantly different for the same variables. There was a significant difference in mean Adolescent Lifestyle Profile Scale scores according to academic achievement, having a smartphone, and age of first smartphone acquisition. There was a weak positive correlation between smartphone addiction and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores and a weak negative correlation between smartphone addiction and Adolescent Lifestyle Scale scores. There was also a weak negative correlation between Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores and Adolescent Lifestyle Scale scores. Smartphone addiction negatively affects adolescents’ sleep quality and lifestyle.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2022Investigating the Relationship Between Digital Game Addiction and Sleep Quality in Adolescents
Tuncay, Birgul; Göger, Berrin
Objective: This study aimed to assess the digital game addiction and sleep quality in adolescents and examine the relationship between them. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with 312 students from three high schools located in a district center in the Eastern Black Sea Region, who agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using the descriptive information form, the digital game addiction scale, and the Pittsburgh sleep quality index. Results: The mean age of the participants was 15.99 +/- 0.85 years. Of the participants, 78.5% played digital games on computers, mobile phones, tablets, or game rooms. The mean score of the participants on the digital game addiction scale was 12.46 +/- 5.57; 16.3% were game addicts. The Pittsburgh sleep quality index mean score was 4.72 +/- 2.53, with a score range of 0-13; 34.9% had poor sleep quality. Conclusion: In conclusion, a positive, low-level, statistically significant relationship was found between the digital game addiction scale and Pittsburgh sleep quality index scores (r=0.157, p <= 0.001). As the digital game addiction scores increase in adolescents, their sleep quality scores also increase. Game addiction and sleep-related problems in adolescents can negatively affect their physical and psychological health and academic success. Adequate supervision and protective measures are required to reduce the problems faced by adolescents when using digital technology.