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MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1/r/gumushane/10508
Taekwondo exercises for women improve quality of life, physical self-defence skills, and psychological resilience
Yikilmaz, Ahmet; Yilmaz, Coskun; Çiçekli, Atif; Eryilmaz, Onder; Budak, Cemalettin; Uyar, Musa; Ceylan, Tulay; Güler, Ozkan; Sahin, Fatma Nese
Background: The extant research on Taekwondo has focused primarily on the physiological effects of training, with limited interest in psychological resilience, self-defence and quality of life levels. The present study examined the effects of Taekwondo exercises on psychological resilience, self-defence and quality of life levels in healthy female subjects. Methods: The present study comprised 30 healthy, sedentary female subjects. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups: one group participated in Taekwondo training (TG), while the other group served as the control group (CG). The sample sizes for both the TG and CG groups were 15. The TT group underwent conventional Taekwondo instruction, while the CG group maintained their habitual routine and refrained from sporting pursuits. The Brief Psychological Resilience Scale, the Physical Self-Defence Scale for Women, and the SF-12 Quality of Life Scale were administered before and after the six-week training period. Results: The 6-week Taekwondo training programme led to significant improvements in both physical health (PH) (p = 0.049) and mental health (MH) (p < 0.01) scores in female participants. It did not produce a significant change in psychological resilience (PR) scores (p > 0.05). It produced significant improvements in self-defence against simple physical attacks (SP) (p = 0.004) and self-defence against dangerous physical attacks (DP) (p = 0.041) scores. Conclusion: The positive effects of Taekwondo training on psychological resilience, physical self-defence and quality of life levels have been demonstrated in healthy female subjects. This study provides valuable insights into the impact of Taekwondo exercises on psychological resilience, physical self-defence and quality of life levels. The findings of this study can guide future intervention and programme design in the context of sports psychology.
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MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2/r/gumushane/10483
Serum neopterin and kynurenine as predictive and prognostic biomarkers in prostate cancer: the role of dietary inflammatory index and biomarker interactions
Icer, Mehmet Arif; Koçak, Tevfik; Acar-Tek, Nilufer; Yesil, Suleyman; Icer, Yusuf
Background It has been shown that neopterin levels in various body fluids can help predict the diagnosis of different malignancies. Although many studies have investigated the roles of serum neopterin concentrations, tryptophan metabolism, and the dietary inflammation index (DII) in various cancers, the connection between these factors and prostate cancer (PC) remains uncertain. The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive and prognostic roles of serum neopterin, and kynurenine levels, along with the kynurenine-to-tryptophan ratio (KTR) and DII in prostate cancer. Methods This study was conducted with 57 newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients, 55 benign prostate hyperplasia patients, and 56 healthy male individuals in the control group, all aged 40 years and older. Participants had specific anthropometric measurements taken, and three-day food records were kept. DII was calculated based on data for thirty-four available nutrients by using food records. Serum levels of neopterin, kynurenine, tryptophan, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), and interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Results Serum neopterin (11.79 +/- 6.09), kynurenine (1655.48 +/- 1122.04), TNF-alpha (221.59 +/- 232.06) and IFN-gamma (137.68 +/- 107.11) levels were higher in the malignant group than in both the control (2.72 +/- 0.76, 352.40 +/- 69.33, 223.94 +/- 226.67, and 23.03 +/- 7.28, respectively) and benign groups (3.17 +/- 0.74, 377.94 +/- 109.05, 179.61 +/- 224.36, and 25.63 +/- 7.50, respectively) (p < 0.05). Another result of our study is that in the malignant group, serum neopterin levels exhibited significant positive correlations with serum kynurenine (r = 0.80, p < 0.0001), IFN-gamma (r = 0.86, p < 0.0001) and TNF-alpha levels (r = -0.27, p = 0.0453) and DII (r = 0.30, p = 0.0229), while they exhibited weak correlations with serum PSA, and other diet parameters. Additionally, kynurenine was the only parameter showing significant differences in mean values concerning surgical margins (p < 0.05). Conclusions The findings of this study support the hypothesis that serum neopterin and specific tryptophan catabolites (e.g., kynurenine), could serve as predictive and prognostic biomarkers for prostate cancer diagnosis. However, our results do not support the hypothesis that DII and certain dietary factors play a direct role in the development or diagnosis of prostate cancer.
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MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1/r/gumushane/10455
Muay Thai exercises improve quality of life, love of life and self-control
Sahin, Oktay; Yilmaz, Coskun; Sezer, Sureyya Yonca; Sahin, Fatma Nese; Ceylan, Levent; Çelikel, Baha Engin; Tan, Cetin; Uçar, Mine Akkus; Kirikoglu, Nagihan
Background The existing research on Muay Thai sports has focused predominantly on the physiological effects of training, with limited attention devoted to the study of quality of life, love of life and self-control. The present study examined the effects of Muay Thai exercises on quality of life, love of life and self-control scores in healthy male subjects. Methods The present study comprised 50 healthy sedentary male subjects. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups: one group engaged in Muay Thai training (MTT), while the other group served as a control group (CON). The sample sizes for the MTT and CON groups were both 25. The MTT group participated in basic Muay Thai training, while the CON group continued their normal life regime. The SF-12 quality of life scale, love of life scale and multidimensional self-control scale were administered before and after the six-week training period. Results The study concluded that the six-week Muay Thai training program had a significant effect on quality of life levels, with 13.23% (p = 0.003) and 21.93% (p < 0.001) of participants demonstrating improvements in physical and mental scores, respectively. In terms of self-control levels, the program was found to have a significant effect on initiation and inhibition scores, with increases of 23.78% (p = 0.001) and 24.69% (p < 0.001), respectively. It was concluded that had a significant effect on the sub-dimensions of the Love of Life scale with increases of Positive Attitude Toward Life (PAWL) 18.63% (p < 0.001), Happy Results of the Love of Life (HRLL) 20.11% (p < 0.001) and Meaningfulness of Life (ML) 15.62% (p < 0.001), respectively. However, no significant differences were detected in any of the scales within the control group. Conclusion Muay Thai exercises had a positive effect on quality of life, love of life and self-control levels in healthy male subjects. By providing valuable insights into how Muay Thai exercise affects quality of life, love of life, and self-control, this research can guide future intervention and program design in the context of sport psychology.
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Derleme MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1/r/gumushane/10413
Synergistic Effects of Exercise and Nano-Curcumin Supplementation in Women with Lifestyle-Related Diseases: A Scoping Review
Cherappurath, Nafih; Navaf, Muhammed; Ceylan, Halil Ibrahim; Elayaraja, Masilamani; Sunooj, Kappat Valiyapeediyekkal; Satheesan, Saranya T.; Thoompenthodi, Muhammed Ali; Perumbalath, Shamshadali; Bayrakdaroglu, Serdar; Muntean, Raul Ioan
Background/Objectives: Lifestyle-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and osteoarthritis disproportionately affect women due to hormonal, metabolic, and socio-cultural factors. Emerging evidence suggests that combining structured exercise with nano-curcumin, a bioavailable phytochemical formulation with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, may provide synergistic benefits. This scoping review systematically synthesizes available evidence on the combined effects of nano-curcumin supplementation and exercise interventions on health outcomes in women with lifestyle-related diseases. Methods: Following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and the PRISMA-ScR framework, a comprehensive database search was conducted in March 2025 and updated in June 2025. Records were retrieved from Scopus (n = 30), Web of Science (n = 22), PubMed (n = 18), and other sources (n = 71), yielding a total of 141 studies. After screening and deduplication, eight studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. All the studies were conducted in Iran with small sample sizes (12-53 participants) and short intervention durations (6-16 weeks). Therefore, the current evidence is geographically and demographically limited. Results: Across the included trials, the combined interventions produced additive or synergistic improvements in oxidative stress markers, inflammatory cytokines, lipid and glucose metabolism, cardiovascular function, pulmonary capacity, muscle fitness, and psychological outcomes (e.g., depression). When paired with nano-curcumin supplementation at different concentrations, high-intensity interval training, aerobic exercise, Pilates, and resistance training consistently outperformed exercise or supplementation alone in modulating antioxidant defenses, reducing systemic inflammation, and improving metabolic risk factors. Conclusions: The integration of exercise and nano-curcumin supplementation appears to confer superior benefits for women with lifestyle-related diseases compared with either approach alone. These findings highlight the potential of combining phytochemicals with lifestyle interventions to optimize women's health outcomes. However, most available evidence originates from small, short-term studies in single geographic regions. Large-scale, multicenter, randomized controlled trials with diverse populations are warranted to establish standardized protocols and optimal dosing strategies, and to assess long-term safety and efficacy.
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MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2/r/gumushane/10402
Could GSTP1, PTEN and NKX3.1 gene expression be novel markers in the relationship between prostate cancer and epigenetics?
Koçak, Tevfik; Acar-Tek, Nilufer; Yesil, Suleyman; Ergün, Mehmet Ali; Icer, Yusuf
Background: Although numerous treatment modalities exist for Prostate Cancer (PCa) with a complex pathophysiology, a significant worldwide health concern for males, early identification remains the paramount factor influencing disease prognosis. Proposed new biomarkers, including GSTP1, PTEN, and NKX3.1, may provide predictive and prognostic functions, hence enhancing the efficacy of PSA in diagnosing prostate cancer. Epigenetic variables associated with nutrition influence the blood gene expression levels of the new biomarkers GSTP1, PTEN, and NKX3.1. This study aimed to elucidate the correlation between nutrition-related epigenetic variables and the expression of the tumor suppressor genes GSTP1, PTEN, and NKX3.1 in benign prostate and prostate cancer patients. Methods: This study was conducted with 41 newly diagnosed prostate cancer and 42 benign prostate patients, all aged 40 years and older. Participants had specific anthropometric measurements taken, and seven-day food records were kept. Serum levels of novel biochemical markers GSTP1, PTEN, and NKX3.1 were measured using an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method. Expression analyses of tumor-protective GSTP1, PTEN, and NKX3.1 genes were performed on prostate tissues obtained from fresh prostate biopsies taken from the groups and were associated with nutritional status. Results: A significant relationship was found between the serum levels of GSTP1, PTEN, and NKX3.1, which are important in the formation and treatment of prostate cancer, and Gleason grade, tumor stage, and surgical margin status (p < 0.05). However, significant relationships were found between many macro and micronutrients obtained from the dietary pattern and effective in epigenetic pathways and GSTP1, PTEN, and NKX3.1 gene expressions (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The findings of this investigation corroborated the notion that prospective novel markers, including GSTP1, PTEN, and NKX3.1, may serve predictive and prognostic functions in prostate cancer, hence enhancing the efficacy of PSA in its diagnosis. Dietary trends may influence the optimization of many epigenetic processes. Targeted therapeutic nutritional interventions designed to enhance gene expression will facilitate the formulation of prostate cancer prevention methods.
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MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1/r/gumushane/10331
A Dose-Dependent Study Examining Dexmedetomidine's Possible Effects Against Oxidative, Fibrotic, and Apoptotic Damage Induced by Radiation Exposure in Spleen Tissue
Beyazal Polat, Hatice; Yilmaz, Hamit; Kilinc, Kagan; Gülhan, Belemir; Yilmaz Rakici, Sema; Tümkaya, Levent
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the potential splenic tissue damage induced by radiotherapy (RT) and the potential protective effect of different doses of dexmedetomidine on this damage at the histopathological, immunohistochemical, and biochemical levels. Materials and Methods: In our study, Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups: Control, Radiotherapy (RT; 8 Gy), RT + Dexmedetomidine 100 mu g/kg (RT-D100), and RT + Dexmedetomidine 200 mu g/kg (RT-D200). A single dose of 8 Gy radiotherapy was administered to each RT group. Spleen tissues were examined histologically with hematoxylin-eosin and immunohistochemically with anti-Caspase-3, anti-TGF-beta 1, and anti-TGF-beta 3 using light microscopy. TBARS and total thiol levels were also analyzed to assess oxidative stress and antioxidant capacity. Results: Histopathological results showed a significant decrease in white pulp diameter, decreased cellular density, and increased congestion in the red pulp in the RT group. Significant fibrosis, sinusoidal dilatation, vacuolization, and amyloid deposition were detected in the white pulp in the RT group. Regarding anti-caspase-3 immunoreactivity, strong positivity increased in the red pulp in the RT group, while a significant increase was observed in the white pulp in both the RT-D100 and RT groups. While the proportion of TGF-beta 1 immunopositive cells did not change significantly in the RT group, they increased significantly in both dexmedetomidine groups (especially RT-D200). TGF-beta 3 expression increased significantly only in the RT-D100 group. In biochemical analyses, TBARS levels increased significantly in the RT-D100 group. Total thiol levels decreased in the RT group and increased in the dexmedetomidine-treated groups. Conclusions: While RT caused histopathological damage and increased oxidative stress in spleen tissue, dexmedetomidine reduced this damage in a dose-dependent manner. The different immunohistochemical profiles of TGF-beta 1 and TGF-beta 3 suggest that these cytokines may have different functions in the spleen. 100 mu g/kg dexmedetomidine stimulates a regenerative response through TGF-beta 3, while 200 mu g/kg dexmedetomidine may provide immune regulation and antioxidative defense through TGF-beta 1.
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MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3/r/gumushane/10326
Athlete's Heart in Women's Contact Sports: Echocardiographic and Strain-Based Insights From Elite Rugby Players
Tunca, Cagatay; Gök, Saner Bahadir; Günes, Ozan; Özkan, Mehmet Taha; Tas, Alperen; Ibis, Ayse Nur Ozkaya; Sahin, Yusuf Bozkurt; Akdogan, Murat; Kivrak, Ahmet; Akbuga, Kursat
Background: Athlete's heart encompasses cardiac adaptations to long-term intensive training. Although male-dominated sports have been widely studied, limited data exist on structural and functional cardiac remodeling in female contact-sport athletes. This study aimed to evaluate cardiac changes in elite female rugby players using conventional and strain echocardiography. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 66 elite female rugby players and 50 sedentary controls. Anthropometric measurements and transthoracic echocardiographic assessments, including speckle tracking-derived global longitudinal strain (GLS), were performed. Linear, multivariable, and partial correlation analyses evaluated associations between GLS, active playing years (APY), and body mass index (BMI). Results: Compared to controls, athletes exhibited increased ventricular diameters, wall thicknesses, and left atrial size, with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). GLS values were significantly lower in rugby players (p < 0.001), though within normal limits. APY and BMI both showed significant inverse correlations with GLS (r = -0.456 and -0.370, respectively). In multivariable analysis, APY (beta = -0.392, p = 0.001) and BMI (beta = -0.225, p = 0.013) independently predicted GLS. Partial correlation confirmed the independent association of APY with GLS (r = -0.412, p = 0.001). GLS showed strong discriminative performance for >= 5 years of play (AUC = 0.816) and moderate performance for BMI >= 24.13 (AUC = 0.666). Conclusion: Elite female rugby athletes demonstrate physiological cardiac remodeling, including reduced GLS associated with training duration and BMI. These findings highlight the need for sex- and sport-specific echocardiographic reference values and further longitudinal research to clarify long-term clinical implications.
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MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3/r/gumushane/10280
The acute effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on optimum power performance in healthy individuals
Can, Ibrahim; Yerlikaya, Gokhan; Bayrakdaroglu, Serdar; Ceylan, Halil Ibrahim; Subak, Guelhan Erdem; Bayrakdaroglu, Yesim; Uluç, Sinem; Nikolaidis, Pantelis T.
Background: This study examines the acute effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) application on peak power (PP) and mean propulsive power (MPP) during a weighted squat jump (SJ(Loaded)). Methods: Fourteen male students (age: 23.71 +/- 2.30 years; height: 173.71 +/- 6.89 cm; weight: 69.59 +/- 9.08 kg; body mass index (BMI): 26.87 +/- 3.49) from the Faculty of Sport Sciences participated voluntarily. PP and MPP values were measured during the SJ(Loaded) movement, performed with an external load of 40% body weight, using a computer-integrated linear velocity transducer system (T-Force Dynamic Measurement System Ergotech Consulting SL, Murcia, Spain). NMES was bilaterally applied to the musculus hamstring and musculus quadriceps femoris for 20 minutes. The Shapiro-Wilk test, skewness and kurtosis values assessed data normality. Results: Differences between pre- and post-test PP and MPP power performances were analyzed using Paired Samples t-tests. Cohen's d (ES: effect size) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were also calculated to assess the pairwise comparisons' magnitude. According to the analysis results, statistically significant improvements were observed in both PP (t (13) = -2.612, p = 0.021, d: -0.69 (-1.27; -0.10, 95% CI)) and MPP (t (13) = -2.756, p = 0.016, d: -0.73 (-1.32; -0.13, 95% CI), moderate effect) values after the NMES application. Conclusions: NMES significantly enhances PP and MPP during loaded squat jumps, highlighting its potential as a supplementary training tool for improving explosive power. Future studies should explore its long-term effects across different sports and populations, such as female athletes or older adults, to optimize training protocols. Research on NMES intensities and frequencies may provide insights into optimal parameters for power development and neuromuscular adaptation.
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Derleme MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1/r/gumushane/10235
Therapeutic Bioactivity Exerted by the Apis mellifera Bee Venom and Its Major Protein Melittin: A Scoping Review
Erdogan, Perihan Mutlu; Bilgili-Tetikoglu, Funda; Çelik-Uzuner, Selcen; Yildiz, Oktay; Kolayli, Sevgi; Mossialos, Dimitris
Honey bee (Apis mellifera) products have been extensively utilized in traditional medicine. Bee venom (BV) is one of the major bee products with a high concentration of the small peptide melittin (MEL) and exerts bioactivity ranging from anti-microbial to anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer. This scoping review aims to sum up research articles on the bioactivity exerted by BV and MEL published in PubMed and Scopus from 2010 onwards. PRISMA guidelines were implemented to analyze the relevant literature; we ended up with 425 research articles. Bioactivity of BV and MEL was grouped as (i) anti-inflammatory (85), (ii) immunomodulatory (37), (iii) anti-microbial (179), (iv) anti-cancer (170), and (v) anti-oxidant (32). Although there is a significant body of research on the anti-cancer and anti-microbial activity of BV and MEL, their anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties have received comparatively less attention. Many studies on the immunomodulatory effects of BV or MEL have focused on cancer. However, the effects on Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease have not been extensively studied regarding the anti-inflammatory effects. Given the critical role of the immune system and inflammatory response in cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, senescence and against infections, it is paramount to further explore the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory potential of BV and MEL.
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MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2/r/gumushane/10232
Exploring the acute recovery effects of dry cupping therapy and electrical stimulation on anaerobic performance metrics in active individuals: A quasi-experimental crossover study
Can, Ibrahim; Yerlikaya, Gokhan; Yalçin, Seda; Bayrakdaroglu, Serdar; Kayhan, Recep Fatih; Uluç, Ender Ali; Stefanica, Valentina; Ceylan, Halil Ibrahim
Background:This quasi-experimental crossover study aimed to examine the acute effects of dry cupping therapy (DCT) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on fatigue and perceived exertion in anaerobic performance among physically active individuals.Methods:Twelve male participants (mean age: 24.1 +/- 2.37 years), all students from the Faculty of Sports Sciences, were recruited to participate voluntarily. Anaerobic performance parameters, including peak power, mean power (MP), and fatigue index (FI), were assessed using a Monark 839E cycling ergometer under 3 distinct conditions: NMES, DCT, and a control condition (no intervention), with each session separated by a 48-hour rest period. Perceived exertion was evaluated immediately following each test session using Borg's rate of perceived exertion (RPE) scale. Both NMES and DCT were administered bilaterally to the hamstring (m. hamstring) and quadriceps femoris (m. quadriceps femoris) muscles for 20 minutes before testing.Results:The results revealed no statistically significant differences in peak power and MP across the conditions. However, significant effects were identified for FI (F(2, 22) = 4.08, P = .031, eta p(2) = 0.27) and RPE (F(2, 22] = 8.88, P = .0015, eta p(2) = 0.45). Post hoc pairwise comparisons indicated that NMES significantly reduced FI compared to the control condition (P = .0311), with a small to medium effect size (Cohen's d = 0.44). In terms of RPE, DCT significantly lowered values compared to both the control (P = .0018) and NMES conditions (P = .0005), demonstrating medium (Cohen's d = 0.74) and small to medium (Cohen's d = 0.37) effect sizes, respectively.Conclusions:While NMES and DCT did not elicit acute improvements in peak or mean anaerobic power, both interventions effectively mitigated fatigue and reduced perceived exertion during maximal anaerobic exercise. These findings suggest that NMES and DCT may serve as valuable recovery modalities for mitigating fatigue in sports characterized by high anaerobic demands. Future research should investigate the chronic effects of these interventions and explore their utility among trained athletes to determine their broader applicability in enhancing athletic performance.
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MakaleAçık Erişim2024/r/gumushane/20153
Fatal Occupational Accidents in Turkey from a City and Country Perpective
Ceylan, Hüseyin; Kaplan, Ahmet
Occupational accidents and death cases resulting from occupational accidents are among the most critical factors threatening work peace. Occupational accidents cause injury, disability and even death for many employees. In 2021, 1394 employees died due to occupational accidents in Turkey, while 3123 became permanently incapacitated, that is, disabled for life. In addition, tens of thousands of employees were injured in occupational accidents, resulting in temporary incapacitation and exposing them and their families to emotional distress. The fact that occupational accidents are preventable events to a large extent makes the incidents caused by occupational accidents, such as death, loss of limb, and severe injury due to occupational accidents, even more tragic. Especially multiple-fatality occupational accidents are accepted as an indicator of the importance countries place on human life. Human life is above any economic value. Turkey is the country with the worst performance in Europe in terms of fatal occupational accident incidence rates. For all these reasons, in this study, fatal occupational accidents in Turkey in 2012-2022 were analyzed with the Health and Safety Labour Watch-Turkey (HESA Labour Watch) data. In addition, Social Security Institution (SSI) data for 2012-2021 was compared with the HESA Labour Watch data, and it was examined whether fatal occupational accidents were officially recorded. Finally, using official SSI data, Turkey and EU-27 countries were compared regarding the number of death cases resulting from occupational accidents and fatal occupational accident incidence rates. The study revealed the following results; Some of the fatal occupational accidents cannot be recorded in Turkey, After the OSH law, the number of death cases as a result of occupational accidents increased, compared to the EU-27 countries, Turkey has the worst performance in terms of both the number of death cases as a result of occupational accidents and the fatal accidents incidence rate.
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MakaleAçık Erişim2024/r/gumushane/20152
Disaster Preparedness of Public Hospitals
Semerci, Murat; Şahinöz, Saime
This study aims to determine the disaster preparedness level of hospitals in Türkiye and to determine whether the disaster preparedness of the hospitals differs according to the characteristics of the hospital, such as its ownership, role, and bed capacity. All hospitals affiliated to the Ministry of Health constitute the universe of the study. 210 hospitals were selected as the sample. The data were collected from the managers of the hospitals, or the personnel assigned by them with survey method. As a data collection form, the Turkish version of the guide named 'Hospital emergency response checklist: An all-hazards tool for hospital administrators and emergency managers' developed by the World Health Organization was used. As a result of the study, it was determined that the average score of the hospitals was 156.83±21.43. The highest average score was obtained from the command control (12.93±1.37) sub-dimension and the lowest average score was obtained from the human resources (22.48±4.80) sub-dimension. When the hospitals were evaluated according to their characteristics, it was determined that the difference between the total disaster preparedness scores according to the number of patients per day per nurse was significant.
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Derleme MakaleAçık Erişim2024/r/gumushane/20151
Violence Against Women: A Persistent and Rising Problem
Türkkan, Tuğba; Odaci, Hatice
Violence against women is a widespread global public health problem. It is also a serious violation of women's human rights. Violence has traumatic effects on the health and well-being of women and the children who witness it. Violence against women is associated with physical, mental, emotional, sexual health, reproductive health problems and death. Violence and gender norms, which are one of the risk factors causing the continuation of violence; also have significant effects on families and societies, and these negative effects cross social and economic boundaries. However, it is also clear that current prevention initiatives and policy responses are insufficient. Mental health professionals have an important role to play in identifying, preventing and responding appropriately to violence against women and may take primary, secondary and tertiary measures to reduce the risk of violence against women. While providing mental health services, İt is very important to be aware of interpersonal violence and to provide gender-sensitive services. When providing these services, the impact of violence against women on mental health and knowledge of potential treatments are considered as a prerequisite. Along with the knowledge about the dynamics of violence, it is considered extremely important to take measures against the risks that weaken women who are disadvantaged due to problems such as gender inequality. For this reason, in this review, the concept of violence against women and the types of violence are explained and in this context, the initiatives that can be made in the field of mental health are included. It is thought that this review will contribute to the awareness of professionals working in the field about the seriousness of the problem and how violence affects women's mental health. It is also hoped that the present study will provide insight into the complex relationship between violence and health outcomes to help improve health policies and prevention responses in the relevant field.
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MakaleAçık Erişim2024/r/gumushane/20146
Algılanan stresin örgütsel dinçlik ve işe odaklanma üzerindeki etkisinde ruminasyonun aracı rolü: hemşireler üzerine bir araştırma
Karakavak, Zeynep; Tiryaki, Selma; Menteşe, Fatma Gökçe
Araştırmada algılanan stres ile işe odaklanma ve örgütsel dinçlik ilişkisinde ruminasyonun aracı etkisi incelenmiştir. Araştırmaya yönelik veriler İstanbul ilinde farklı hastanelerde ve özel sağlık kuruluşlarında görev yapan hemşirelerden toplanmıştır. Toplam 223 hemşirenin katılımı ile gerçekleştirilmiş olan araştırmada yüz yüze anket tekniği kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde SPSS 21 paket programı ve SPSS Process kullanılmıştır. Araştırma bulguları hemşirelerin algıladıkları stres ile ruminasyon arasında anlamlı bir ilişkisinin olduğunu ve bu ilişkinin pozitif yönde olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Algılanan stres ile işe odaklanma arasında anlamlı ilişkiye rastlanmamıştır. Ruminasyon ile işe odaklanma arasında anlamlı ilişki bulunmuş ve ruminasyonun algılanan stres ile işe odaklanma arasında aracılık rolünün olduğu görülmüştür. Son olarak algılanan stres ile örgütsel dinçlik arasında negatif yönlü anlamlı ilişki bulunmuş, ruminasyonun ise örgütsel dinçlik ile anlamlı ilişkisinin bulunmadığı görülmüştür.
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MakaleAçık Erişim2024/r/gumushane/20125
Depremde Kadın Olmak: Osmaniye Düziçi Çadır Kent Örneği
Akbal, Alev; Taşbaş, Sultan
Teknolojinin gelişmesi, kurumsallaşma düzeyinin yüksek olması, iş sahalarının fazlalılığı ve çeşitliliği nedeniyle insanlar yaşamak için kentsel yaşam alanlarını tercih etmektedirler. Kırsal alandan kente yoğun göçün yaşanması kentlerde yeni yerleşim yeri arayışının artması, alt yapı sorunları, ulaşım problemleri, eğitim ve sağlık sorunlarının armasına neden olmaktadır. Bununla birlikte coğrafi koşulların uygun olmamasına rağmen yani doğal afetlerin görülme riskinin yüksek olmasına rağmen insanların afet bölgelerine yerleşim yeri kurmasına neden olmaktadır. Bu durum ise herhangi bir afetle karşılaşılması durumunda toplumsal direncin düşmesine ve kırılganlıkların artmasına neden olmaktadır. Dirençlilik kişilik özellikleri, cinsiyet, eğitim durumu, toplumsal statü, kentsel alt yapı, coğrafi konuma göre değişkenlik göstermektedir. Dezavantajlı gruplar ise bu afetlerden çok daha fazla etkilenmektedir. Dezavantajlı gruplar arasında tanımlanan kadınların direnci sahip oldukları toplumsal cinsiyet rollerinden dolayı daha düşük konumdadır. Bu kapsamda depremde kadının toplumsal cinsiyet eşitsizliğinin beraberinde getirdiği dezavantajlılığın kadınların kırılganlıklarını artırması çalışmanın temel problemini oluşturmaktadır. Depremde kadınların toplumsal cinsiyet rollerinden kaynaklanan kırılganlıklarını ve bu kırılganlıkların nedenlerini ortaya koymak çalışmanın temek amacını oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma üç bölümden oluşmaktadır. Birinci bölümde kadının toplumsal cinsiyet rolleri , doğal afetler ve doğal afetlerin ortaya çıkardığı kırılganlıklar ve çalışmanın yöntemine ilişkin bilgiler yer almaktadır. İkinci bölümde çalışmanın araştırma bulgularına yer verilmekte ve afetzede kadınların depremde yaşadıkları kırılganlıklar sosyolojik açıdan tartışılmakta; sonuç bölümde ise elde edilen bulgulara ilişkin kavramsal ve kuramsal tartışmalar yer almaktadır.
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Kahramanmaraş Depremi Sonrası Üniversite Öğrencilerinde Algılanan Stres Düzeyleri İle Öznel İyi Oluş Durumları Arasındaki İlişkinin Belirlenmesi
Akay, Gamze; Oğuzhan, Hatice; Tüfekci, Fatma Güdücü
Bu çalışma Kahramanmaraş depremi sonrası üniversite öğrencilerinde algılanan stres düzeyleri ile öznel iyi oluş durumları arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel olarak yürütülen çalışma bir devlet üniversitesinde öğrenim gören ve depremden etkilenen illerde ikamet eden 472 öğrenci ile gerçekleşmiştir. Araştırma verilerinin toplanmasında kişisel bilgi formu, algılanan stres ölçeği ve öznel iyi oluş ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde Skewness ve Kurtosis, independent sample t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, One Way ANOVA ve post hoc analizinden yararlanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin %60,2’ sinin 21-24 yaş arasında olduğu, %43,2’ sinin yaşadığı yerin depremden az hasar aldığı ve %58,1’ inin depremde yakınını kaybetmediği belirlenmiştir. Cinsiyeti kadın olan öğrencilerin stres algısının daha fazla olduğu ve depremden sonra psikolojik destek alanların stres algılarının daha az olduğu saptanmıştır. Algılanan stres puanı ve öznel iyi oluş puanı arasında negatif yönlü ve düşük düzeyde ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir (r=-0.219, p
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Determining individuals’ knowledge, attitudes, and experiences concerning sumac (Rhus coriaria L.)
Doğan, Melike Demir; Orak, Şükran
The aim of this study is to determine the individuals’ knowledge, attitudes, and experiences concerning sumac (Rhus coriaria L.). The researchers collected the data from 139 participants, living in the cities of Siirt and Mardin, by using a survey, prepared based on the relevant literature, between 01 July and 15 August 2021. The mean age of the participants was 24.42±4.44 (min:18 – max:65) and 82.0% of them were female. 45.3% of the participants had an undergraduate or higher education. 81.3% of the participants stated that they had knowledge about the health benefits of sumac. 74.1% of them stated that they obtained this information from their family, partner, friend, and relatives. When the frequency of consuming sumac was evaluated, 28.1% of the participants stated that they consumed it once a week and 20.9% every day. 80.6% of the participants stated that sumac was effective for the treatment of stomach disorders, 79.9% for the treatment of infection, 74.1% for the treatment of influenza, 67.6% for alleviating respiratory distress, 63.3% for the treatment of gastric ulcer, and 59.7% for lowering blood pressure. Based on the experiences of the individuals, it was determined that sumac was effective for the treatment of stomach disorders (80.6%), the treatment of infection (79.9%), the treatment of influenza (74.1%), alleviating respiratory distress (67.6%), the treatment of gastric ulcer (63.3%), and lowering blood pressure (59.7%).
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Evaluation of the Exposure of 4.5G Mobile Phone Base Stations in Different Band Radio Frequencies in Urban Center and Rural Areas in Turkey.
Tören, Murat; Ulutaşdemir, Nilgün
Mobile phone base stations (MPBS) are electronic communication equipment, the number of which is rapidly increasing with the increasing need for mobile data use with developing technology. Since the middle of the 21st century, the effects of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (RF-EMF) emitted from base stations on human health have begun to be investigated. Although some of these studies have explained the harmful effects of RF-EMF on human health, others have stated that its effects on human health are limited and therefore contradictory results have emerged. RF-EMFs can have effects by transferring energy to human tissues, increasing temperature and changing the way cell membranes work. These effects may vary inversely with the proximity of MPBSs to residential areas and their safety distances. In this regard, rules such as location at least 300 m away from places with high population density (schools, hospitals, shopping malls, etc.) and at least 40 m above the ground are required. In this study, RF-EMF values of base stations installed both in Rize city center and rural areas in Turkey in different 4.5G frequency bands (GSM 900 DL- 1800 DL-2100 DL) were analyzed by real-time selective area analyzer (NARDA- It is measured using SRM 3006). The safety distances in the production/label values of these base stations, mathematically calculated EMF and measurement values were compared for different distances. Base station production/label and real-time measurement values of RF-EMF values emitted by MPBSs in urban centers and rural areas are determined and their effects on human health are evaluated.
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MakaleAçık Erişim2024/r/gumushane/20112
Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Kanser Ve Kanser Hastalarına Yönelik Stigma Tutumları Ve Etkileyen Etmenler
Doğan, Melike Demir; Hal, Aleyna; Yücebıyık, Bengü
Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı; üniversite öğrencilerinin kanser ve kanser hastalarına yönelik stigma tutumlarını ve bunları etkileyen etmenleri belirlemektir. Methot: Kesitsel tanımlayıcı nitelikteki bu çalışmanın örneklemini 354 öğrenci oluşturdu. Çalışmada veriler; Kişisel bilgi formu ve Kansere İlişkin Tutumları (Kanser Damgası) Ölçme Anketi- Toplum Versiyonu ile toplandı. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan öğrencilerin %65’i kadın olup büyük çoğunluğu (%97,5) bekardı. Öğrencilerin yaş ortalamasının 21,75±9,67 olduğu belirlendi. Cinsiyet ile ayrımcılık alt boyutu, kanser tanısını ortaya çıkarma/yayma alt boyutu ve ölçek toplam puan ortalaması arasında anlamlı fark olduğu belirlendi. Kronik hastalığı olmayanların olanlara göre iyileşmenin imkânsız olması alt boyutu toplam puan ortalamalarının daha yüksek olduğu saptandı. Yakın akrabalarında kanser hastası olanların olmayanlara göre iyileşmenin imkânsız olması alt boyutu toplam puan ortalamalarının daha yüksek olduğu saptandı. Annenin eğitim düzeyi arttıkça ‘iyileşmenin imkânsız olması’ yönündeki olumsuz tutumlarının da arttığı saptandı. Benzer şekilde babanın eğitim düzeyi arttıkça ‘iyileşmenin imkânsız olması’ yönündeki olumsuz tutumlarının da arttığı saptandı. Ayrıca babanın eğitim düzeyi arttıkça ‘kanser tanısını ortaya çıkarma, yayma’ yönündeki olumsuz tutumlarının azaldığı saptandı. Öğrenciler açısından bakılınca okunulan sınıf arttıkça ‘kanser tanısını ortaya çıkarma, yayma’ yönündeki olumsuz tutumlarının arttığı saptandı. Sonuç: Bu çalışma sonucunda; kanser stigması ile cinsiyet, kronik hastalık varlığı, okunulan sınıf, anne ve baba eğitim düzeyi, ekonomik durum, yaşanılan yer ve okunulan bölüm arasında ilişki olduğu saptanmıştır.
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Yoğun Bakım Hastalarında Tıbbi Cihazla İlişkili Basınç Yaralanması Gelişimi ve Etkileyen Faktörler: Nokta Prevalans Çalışması
Çobanoğlu, Asuman; Cebeci, Sevil Pamuk; Oğuzhan, Hatice
Giriş: Tıbbi cihazla ilişkili basınç yaraları, tıbbi cihazların daha sık kullanıldığı yoğun bakım ünitelerinde daha fazla görülmektedir. Amaç: Araştırma yoğun bakım hastalarında tıbbi cihazla ilişkili basınç yaralanması durumu ve etkileyen faktörleri incelemek amacıyla yapıldı. Yöntem: Araştırma Türkiye’de iki farklı ilde bulunan iki eğitim ve araştırma hastanesinin yoğun bakım ünitelerinde tedavi gören 102 hasta ile nokta prevalans çalışması olarak yapıldı. Araştırma verileri Hasta Bilgi Formu, Braden Basınç Yaralanması Risk Değerlendirme Ölçeği, Basınç Yaralanması Evrelendirme Formu ve Glaskow Koma Skalası ile toplandı. Bulgular: Hastaların Braden Basınç Yaralanması Risk Değerlendirme Ölçeği puan ortalamasının 11,27 ± 3,11 olduğu, %67,6’sında tıbbi cihazla ilişkili olmayan basınç yaralanması, %29,4’ünde ise tıbbi cihazla ilişkili basınç yaralanması olduğu saptandı. Hastalarda tıbbi cihazla ilişkili basınç yaralanması; burun ve burun kenarında %36,6, kulak ve kulak çevresinde %20, subklavian bölgede ise %20 oranında görüldü. Hastaların albümin ve hematokrit değerleri ile tıbbi cihazla ilişkili basınç yaralanması görülme durumu arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu da belirlendi (p < 0,05). Sonuç: Araştırmada yoğun bakımda yatan hastalarda tıbbi cihazla ilişkili basınç yaralanmasının oldukça yüksek oranda görüldüğü ve basınç yaralanmasının burun ve burun kenarı, kulak ve kulak çevresi ile subklavian bölgede daha fazla olduğu belirlendi.
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