{"title":"Design, synthesis, insilco study and biological evaluation of new isatin-sulfonamide derivatives by using mono amide linker as possible as histone deacetylase inhibitors.","authors":"Ammar Abdul Aziz Alibeg, Mohammed Hassan Mohammed","doi":"10.36740/Merkur202402106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36740/Merkur202402106","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Aim: To evaluate the cytotoxic activity of newly synthesized a series of novel HDAC inhibitors comprising sulfonamide as zinc binding group and Isatin derivatives as cap group joined by mono amide linker as required to act as HDAC inhibitors.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Materials and Methods: The utilization of sulfonamide as zinc binding group joined by N-alkylation reaction with ethyl-bromo hexanoate as linker group that joined by amide reaction with Isatin derivatives as cap groups which known to possess antitumor activity in the designed of new histone deacetylase inhibitors and using the docking and MTT assay to evaluate the compounds.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results: Four compounds have been synthesized and characterized successfully by ART-FTIR, NMR and ESI-Ms. the compounds were synthesized and characterized by successfully by ART-FTIR, NMR and ESI- Ms. Assessed for their cytotoxic activity against human colon adenocarcinoma MCF-7 (IC50, I=105.15, II=60.00, III=54.11, IV=56.57, vorinostat=28.41) and hepatoblastoma HepG2 (IC50, I=63.91, II=135.18, III=118.85, IV=51.46, vorinostat=37.50). Most of them exhibited potent HDAC inhibitory activity and significant cytotoxicity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Conclusions: The synthesized compounds (I, II, III and IV) showed cytotoxicity toward MCF-7 and HepG2 cancer cell lines and their docking analysis provided a preliminary indication that they are viable [HDAC6] candidates.</p>","PeriodicalId":39518,"journal":{"name":"Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski","volume":"52 2","pages":"178-188"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140869325","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}
{"title":"A review on the current approaches and perspectives of Covid-19 treatment.","authors":"Łukasz Dobrek","doi":"10.36740/Merkur202403111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36740/Merkur202403111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>At the beginning of 2020, the world was faced with the challenge of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic announced by the WHO on March 11, caused by the betacoronavirus type 2 of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2), which had profound health, sociological and even economic consequences. The quickly implemented and large-scale research resulted in the introduction of widely available vaccines that reduced the further development of the pandemic and antivirals against SARS-CoV-2. Currently, 11 antiviral drugs (Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab, Regdanvimab, Casirivimab/Imdevimab, Sotrovimab, Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir, Remdesivir, Molnupiravir, Baricitinib, Anakinra, Tocilizumab, Vilobelimab) have been approved or conditionally approved by the European Medicines Agency and/or by the Food and Drug Administration and are available on the pharmaceutical market. The progress in the pathophysiological description of the SARS-CoV-2 infection has allowed the identif i cation of potential targets for drugs against SARS-CoV-2: inhibitors of intracellular entry of the virus (the interaction between the viral spike (S) protein and the cellular angiotensin converting enzyme-2; ACE2 receptor), inhibitors of viral and cellular proteases, and immunomodulatory drugs (antagonists of pro-inf l ammatory cytokines or complement components). Novel agents against SARS-CoV-2 are also sought among the previously routinely used drugs as their repositioning and among plant-derived compounds. It is expected that ongoing research should result in the introduction of new drugs used in COVID-19 in the near future. The article brief l y describes the current epidemiological situation regarding COVID-19 and the currently used vaccines. Moreover, the paper outlines currently used and researched potential drugs in the pharmacotherapy of this disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":39518,"journal":{"name":"Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski","volume":"52 3","pages":"337-346"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141617325","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}
{"title":"The beneficial impact of interval training on cardiorespiratory fitness in patients after myocardial infarction and Covid-19 undergoing early cardiac rehabilitation.","authors":"Iwona Korzeniowska-Kubacka, Krzysztof Sadowski, Ewa Rydzewska, Edyta Smolis-Bąk, Ilona Kowalik, Rafał Dąbrowski","doi":"10.36740/Merkur202406102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36740/Merkur202406102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Aim: Patients referred for cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction (MI) often had a Covid-19 infection. To date, there is no evidence-based guidelines of cardiac rehabilitation in this group. The aim of the study was to assess cardiorespiratory fitness using the cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) in patients after MI and Covid-19 infection undergoing interval trainings(IT)..</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Materials and Methods: 30 patients mean age: 55.4±12.2 years, after MI and Covid-19 infection up to 6 months before MI were included in the study (SG, study group). The control group (CG) consisted of 30 men without a history of Covid-19. All subjects completed a series of 24 IT on a cycloergometer and 30 minutes of breathing exercises after the IT.CPET was performed before and after rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results: After rehabilitation, a significant increase in the following parameters based on CPET was achieved in the SG -peak oxygen consumption( pVO2) 20.3±4.8 vs. 23.4±4.6 ml/kg/min, p<0.001; oxygen pulse: 13.3±3.4 vs. 14.4±3.4 ml/beat, p<0.001; respiratory exchange ratio(RER) 1.12±0.1 vs. 1.26±0.1, p<0.01;minute ventilaton(VE) 56.4±19 vs. 71.2±21.9 l/min, p<0.001;max voluntary ventilation(MVV) 106.3±37.0 vs. 118.0±28.2 l, p=0.02. The percentage of patients with severe and moderate symptoms of cardiorespiratory insufficiency was significantly reduced, respectively: 16.7% vs. 6.7% and 46.7% vs. 26.7%, p<0.01.The percentage of patients with mildly reduced performance increased: 16.7% vs. 46.7%, p<0.05. Patients from the CG had good physical performance at the beginning, which did not significantly improve after rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Conclusions: Interval trainings and breathing exercises were safe and significantly improved the cardiorespiratory fitness of patients with a history of myocardial infarction and Covid-19 infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":39518,"journal":{"name":"Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski","volume":"52 6","pages":"623-629"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143417108","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}
Monika Prokurat, Katarzyna Grudnik, Wojciech Niemczyk, Stanisław Niemczyk, Mateusz Migas, Karolina Wągrowska, Karolina Lau, Janusz Kasperczyk
{"title":"Platelet-Rich Plasma - a remedy present in every human being. History, functioning, and the benefits of therapy using it.","authors":"Monika Prokurat, Katarzyna Grudnik, Wojciech Niemczyk, Stanisław Niemczyk, Mateusz Migas, Karolina Wągrowska, Karolina Lau, Janusz Kasperczyk","doi":"10.36740/Merkur202402114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36740/Merkur202402114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Platelet-rich plasma is an autologous product used in restorative medicine. It contains a high concentration of platelets, which are rich in growth factors and other biologically active substances known for their ability to stimulate regenerative processes in the body. Currently, research is being conducted into the use of platelet-rich plasma in many areas of medicine. This publication provides information on the nature, mechanism of action, therapeutic properties and application of autologous platelet-rich plasma in medicine. Furthermore, ongoing investigations explore its potential in wound healing, orthopedics, dermatology, and even in dentistry, showcasing its versatility and promising outcomes across various medical disciplines. Additionally, the safety and efficacy of platelet-rich plasma therapies are subjects of continual scrutiny, aiming to refine protocols and expand its clinical utility with robust scientific evidence. The growing interest in this regenerative approach underscores its potential as a valuable tool in modern medical practice. Platelet-rich plasma therapy represents a promising avenue for personalized medicine, offering tailored treatment approaches that capitalize on the body's own healing mechanisms to promote tissue repair and regeneration.</p>","PeriodicalId":39518,"journal":{"name":"Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski","volume":"52 2","pages":"240-245"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140866130","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}
Aidyn G Salmanov, Volodymyr V Artyomenko, Andrii O Shchedrov, Andrii P Prishchepa, Anastasia S Padchenko, Svitlana M Korniyenko, Orusia A Kovalyshyn, Khrystyna V Zarichanska, Nataliia M Nastradina, Igor V Kokhanov
{"title":"Epidemiology and risk factors for healthcare-associated maternal peripartum infections in Ukraine: results a multicenter study.","authors":"Aidyn G Salmanov, Volodymyr V Artyomenko, Andrii O Shchedrov, Andrii P Prishchepa, Anastasia S Padchenko, Svitlana M Korniyenko, Orusia A Kovalyshyn, Khrystyna V Zarichanska, Nataliia M Nastradina, Igor V Kokhanov","doi":"10.36740/Merkur202404104","DOIUrl":"10.36740/Merkur202404104","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Aim: To estimate the frequency of different types of healthcare-associated maternal peripartum infections and their risk factors among women in Ukraine.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Materials and Methods: Multicenter prospective cohort study was conducted in nine regional perinatal centers of Ukraine between January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023. The criteria for specific healthcare-associated maternal peripartum infections (endometritis, episiotomy infection, and maternal sepsis) site were adapted from the CDC/NHSN case definitions. Surveillance was performed during the hospitalization period and up to 30 days after hospital discharge.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results: A total of 3600 deliveries by the vaginal route were performed during the study period, 600 (16.7%) maternal peripartum infections were observed. Of all maternal peripartum infection cases, 79.7% were detected after hospital discharge. The most common maternal peripartum infections include endometritis (54.8%), episiotomy infections (34.4%), and maternal sepsis (10.8%). According to the multivariate logistic regression analysis, the body mass index >25, placenta previa, premature rupture of membrane, prolonged rupture of membranes, manual removal of the placenta, multiple vaginal examinations, bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis, gestational diabetes mellitus, and anemia during pregnancy were independent risk factors for maternal peripartum infections.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Conclusions: Results this study suggest a high prevalence of healthcare-associated maternal peripartum infections in Ukraine. Several factors have been associated with increased risk of maternal peripartum infections, including pre-existing maternal conditions, placenta previa, prolonged rupture of membranes, and spontaneous or provider-initiated conditions during labour and childbirth.</p>","PeriodicalId":39518,"journal":{"name":"Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski","volume":"52 4","pages":"408-414"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142366849","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}
Noor H Naser, Falah S A Suhail, Sahar A Hussein, Shakir Shinawa Salih
{"title":"Physicochemical properties as a function of lomefloxacin biological activity.","authors":"Noor H Naser, Falah S A Suhail, Sahar A Hussein, Shakir Shinawa Salih","doi":"10.36740/Merkur202402108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36740/Merkur202402108","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Aim: The goal is to discover QSAR of Lomefloxacin as antibacterial activity.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Materials and Methods: A number of lomefloxacins analogs activities were studied by program Windows Chem SW. The analogues were obtained and energy minimization was carried out through Molecular Modeling Program, the calculations were performed using General Atomic and Molecular Electronic Structure System (GAMESS) software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results: There were six descriptions (N-quinoline more (-) ev charge, Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy, Log p, Log S, F6 charge) results have highly compatible of physicochemical properties with lomefloxacin analogs activities. It can be used to estimate the activities depending on QSAR equation of lomefloxacin analogs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Conclusions: The parameters used for calculation were depending on the quantum chemical was employed in deriving from computational study of properties and can used to predict the activities of certain analogs of Lomefloxacins as antibacterial compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":39518,"journal":{"name":"Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski","volume":"52 2","pages":"197-202"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140852858","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}
Volodymyr I Trishch, Andriy I Mysak, Andrii I Trishch, Andrii P Mandzii
{"title":"Assessment of the treatment effectiveness of men with mild and medium degree of erectile dysfunction.","authors":"Volodymyr I Trishch, Andriy I Mysak, Andrii I Trishch, Andrii P Mandzii","doi":"10.36740/Merkur202401113","DOIUrl":"10.36740/Merkur202401113","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of monotherapy and complex treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction depending on its severity.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Materials and Methods: Men with moderate and mild erectile dysfunction took part in the study, who, in turn, were divided into groups, depending on the treatment, with the evaluation of the results of the International Index of Erectile Function (MIEF-15), the state of cavernous hemodynamics and the function of the vascular endothelium before and after treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results: In patients with an average degree of severity, who received complex treatment including a course of low-energy shock wave therapy, against the background of taking sildenafil and L-arginine, the best results were obtained in the quality of erection and increased cavernous blood flow, which positively affected satisfaction with sexual intercourse and overall satisfaction. It has also been proven that the function of the endothelium was improved in patients receiving L-arginine, due to which there was a probable decrease in endothelin-1. A probable improvement of erectile function was obtained in the group of patients with a mild degree who received L-arginine, and there was no statistical difference from the indicators in the group who received sildenafil, which was confirmed by the data of dopplerography.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Conclusions: Patients with an average degree of erectile dysfunction require comprehensive treatment. The use of L-arginine can be an alternative to phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors in the treatment of mild erectile dysfunction.</p>","PeriodicalId":39518,"journal":{"name":"Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski","volume":"52 1","pages":"79-86"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140190239","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}
{"title":"Aral Sea environmental disasters area population's physical activity level assessment - the first step for targeted health promotion.","authors":"Akmaral Baspakova, Aigul Aldanova, Ainur Zinalieva, Aigerim Umbetova, Amina Makhashbay, Yeltay Rakhmanov","doi":"10.36740/Merkur202403102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36740/Merkur202403102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Aim: We aimed to assess the physical activity and sedentary behavior of the population living in the Aral Sea area using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Materials: Data was collected from seven out-patient settings involving 445 participants (47.6% females, 52.4% males). The age of 33.6% of respondents was over 65.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results: Nearly a quarter (23.5%) of the participants did not meet World Health Organization physical activity recommendations. The Median Time spent on physical activity in recreation in all dispensaries among males (Md=34.29, IQR=66.43) was signif i cantly higher (Z=-4.78, p<0.001) than females (Md=12.86, IQR=51.43). A signif i cant association was observed between transport-related physical activity and gender (χ2= 5.60, p=0.018). The average percentage that comes from recreation-related activities among males (M=43.69, SD=26.90) was more signif i cant (MD=6.27, 95% CI: 0.46, 12.07) as compared to that of females (M=37.43, SD=31.66). A signif i cant association was observed between engagement in vigorous activity and gender (χ2= 30.77, p<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Conclusions: Environmental, economic, demographic, and cultural peculiarities of the Aral Sea area should be considered in elaborating specif i c health promotion programs to shift health-harming ambient into health-improving environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":39518,"journal":{"name":"Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski","volume":"52 3","pages":"268-276"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141617328","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}
Ivan M Okhrimenko, Svitlana S Okhrimenko, Kyrylo V Yarovyi, Illia M Melnykov, Vadym A Kudinov, Olga G Marchenko, Yaroslav І Bordiyan
{"title":"Motivational orientations of students towards internet dependent behavior and measures for its prevention.","authors":"Ivan M Okhrimenko, Svitlana S Okhrimenko, Kyrylo V Yarovyi, Illia M Melnykov, Vadym A Kudinov, Olga G Marchenko, Yaroslav І Bordiyan","doi":"10.36740/Merkur202403108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36740/Merkur202403108","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Aim: The aim is to study the motivation of students towards Internet dependent behavior and develop practical recommendations for improving a set of measures for its prevention.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Materials and Methods: The research involved 154 students of the National Academy of Internal Affairs. Research methods: analysis and generalization of literature sources, questionnaire, statistical methods.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results: The priority motives of students who manifest Internet dependence behavior were identif i ed. The motivational orientations of students determine their systematic stay in the virtual environment and include, first of all, compliance with modern world trends; accessibility of content; the need for recognition of personal results by other users; satisfaction with virtual communication with the social environment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Conclusions: The practical recommendations for improving a set of measures to counteract the spread of Internet dependence among students were developed. Overcoming Internet dependence involves influencing a person to change his or her motivational and value as well as communication spheres. Prevention of Internet dependence involves public health professionals conducting awareness-raising as well as psychological and correctional work with the most vulnerable categories of people.</p>","PeriodicalId":39518,"journal":{"name":"Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski","volume":"52 3","pages":"319-325"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141617352","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}
Maria Daratsianou, Evangelos C Fradelos, Manos Spyridakis Spyridakis, Panagiotis Prezerakos, Foteini Tzavella
{"title":"Development and validation of a questionnaire to evaluate attitudes and beliefs of discrimination by nursing staff.","authors":"Maria Daratsianou, Evangelos C Fradelos, Manos Spyridakis Spyridakis, Panagiotis Prezerakos, Foteini Tzavella","doi":"10.36740/Merkur202403107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36740/Merkur202403107","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Aim: The purpose of this study is to report on the development and initial psychometric testing of a questionnaire to investigate nurses' discrimination attitudes and beliefs towards people of dif f erent ethnic origins.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Materials and Methods: The initial stage involved the selection of the questions of the tool after a comprehensive evaluation of the relevant international literature and the tools used in previous related studies. The reliability (forward-backward translation) of the questions was assessed, along with the content, face, and structure. To conduct the study, which was carried out from 07/2021 to 01/2022 a sample consisting of 30 and 2,034 nurses and their assistants was used for the pilot and the fi nal research, respectively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results: Given that the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) threshold value of 0.89 was achieved, the sample was considered sufficient and appropriate for factor analysis. A statistically signif i cant result (p<0.001) from Bartlett's test indicated a substantial connection between the questions and conf i rmed that the data were suitable for factor analysis. Twenty statements altogether, with seven possible answers ranging from \"totally disagree\" to \"completely agree,\" were included in the questionnaire. For the questions, three distinct factors - communication, difficulties, and discrimination - were shown to account for 47.1% of the variability. Reliability analyzes showed satisfactory Cronbach alpha coefficient scores for all factors, ranging from 0.78 to 0.82.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Conclusions: The current study demonstrates that the questionnaire we developed is a legitimate and trustworthy instrument for evaluating professional nurses' discriminatory attitudes and beliefs toward individuals from various ethnic backgrounds. The questionnaire can be used to help design interventions to end discrimination, guarantee equitable access to healthcare services, and provide high-quality care for individuals from diverse backgrounds. It can also be used to identify the factors that inf l uence nurses' attitudes and perceptions toward these patient populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":39518,"journal":{"name":"Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski","volume":"52 3","pages":"304-318"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141617331","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}