DETERMINING INDIVIDUALS' KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND EXPERIENCES CONCERNING MENENGIC COFFEE AND BITTIM SOAP

This study was conducted to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of individuals concerning menengic coffee and bittim soap. In the study, the data were collected from 152 individuals living in the cities of Siirt and Mardin, between 01 June and 15 September 2021, actively via internet-social media (E-Mail, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, etc.). When the consumption frequency of those who used bittim soap or any other bittim product was evaluated, it was observed that 16.4% of them used it every day. While 67.8% of the participants stated that they drank menengic coffee, 46.7% reported that they knew the health benefits of menengic coffee. While 83.6% of the participants reported that bittim soap was effective in skincare, 81.8% stated that bittim soap was effective in hair growth. All of the participants stated that menengic coffee was effective in dropping blood pressure. In addition, 67% of the participants stated that this coffee was effective in recovering stomach problems, 50.5% as a blood glucose regulator, 46.6% for skincare, 45.6% for reducing respiratory distress, 45.6% as a diuretic, and 42.7% as an antiseptic. When the experiences of the individuals were evaluated, it was determined that bittim soap was effective in skin care and hair growth. Menengic coffee was effective as a blood glucose regulator, a diuretic, and an antiseptic in dropping blood pressure, recovering stomach problems, and reducing respiratory distress.