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{"title":"COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccination from The Perspective of University Students: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices","authors":"Ufuk Unlu, Nagihan Yildiz Celtek, Elif Erdogdu Ceylan, O. Demir","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110110","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Our aim was to find out the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of university students regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to evaluate their vaccination status and the students' approaches to COVID-19 vaccination.\u0000\u0000Methods: Our cross-sectional study was carried out in the province of Tokat between 01 December 2021 and 31 December 2021. The sample of the research consists of Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University students. The students were reached by sending an online survey to their corporate e-mails. The survey form consists of socio-demographic data and parts regarding knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 and vaccines. \u0000\u0000Results: Our study included 1053 participants. The mean age of the participants was 22.1±5.2, and 56.2% were female. The rate of having COVID-19 among the participants was 27.8%. Of the students, 94.5% were vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccines. The average correct response rate of the participants about the disease was 79.1±15.2%. Although the high rate of knowledge regarding the effectiveness of protective attitudes, it was seen that the rate of wearing a mask was 70.2% and just 49.9% of participants always avoid crowded areas.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: The approaches of young people, who can be the source of transmission, regarding COVID-19 disease and vaccines are extremely effective in controlling the pandemic.\u0000\u0000Keywords: COVID-19, vaccines, knowledge, attitude, students","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130178580","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":"Assessment of the Citizens’ Perspectives on the COVID-19 Vaccination Process Which Are Ranked Last in The Vaccination Groups: Qualitative Reports from Turkey in the Early Stages of the Vaccination Process","authors":"Abdulkadir Aydin, Hamza Ali Akgunes, Erkut Etçioğlu, M. Aydın","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110104","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: To evaluate the perspectives of the citizens ranking last in COVID-19 vaccination groups in terms of the vaccination process.\u0000\u0000Methods: In-depth interviews were carried out with the participants using the video conferencing method. Twenty-eight video conferencing interviews were conducted with citizens who ranked last in the vaccination groups. With the permission of the participants, an audio recording was obtained in all interviews, transcribed verbatim, and checked. A thematic approach was used to analyze the data. Data were collected until saturated.\u0000\u0000Results: The findings were summarized into three main categories. The first was “Satisfaction.” Participants expressed their satisfaction with process management, home vaccinations, and continuous information. The second theme was \"Dissatisfaction.” Some participants expressed their dissatisfaction with the prioritization of elderly people in vaccination and late vaccination of actively working individuals. The third theme was \"Reservations.\" Participants stated that they have reservations regarding a possible complacency in society after vaccinations and a delay in the vaccination of non-prioritized groups. In general, participants stated that they were satisfied with the supply of vaccines and performance. However, actively working individuals think that they should have priority over the elderly in vaccination.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: To ensure full compliance with the vaccine administration, it is necessary to enlighten all individuals, especially those ranking last in the vaccination groups, about the prioritization process and which variables are considered important.\u0000\u0000Keywords: COVID-19, qualitative, vaccination, family practice","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127090071","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":"Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior of Families Applying to A Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Clinic About Childhood Vaccinations","authors":"Esra Bocek Aker, Y. Doganer, U. Aydogan, Sema Nur Koc, Ebru Esra Yalcin, A. Bolat","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110103","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000\u0000Aim: Our study aimed to determine factors affecting the level of knowledge of families about pediatric vaccination and their attitudes and behaviors towards vaccination.\u0000\u0000Methods: This study with a descriptive, cross-sectional design included 595 families. The families have completed a 31-items questionnaire. Each correct answer for knowledge questions was rated as 1 point while each incorrect answer or unanswered question was rated as 0 points. The total score was calculated for each participant and compared with demographic data.\u0000\u0000Results: Mean children’s age was 3.9±0.1 years and 48.2% (n=287) were girls. 77.1% (n=459) participants were mothers. Of the families included, 99% reported that they got their children vaccinated regularly and 85.9% (n=511) reported that they got their children vaccinated in Family Health Centers. The families reported that they were mostly informed by healthcare providers. Based on multivariate regression analysis, it was found that there was a significant correlation between the level of knowledge of participants and child's age, total income level, maternal education level, maternal employment status, presence of chronic disease.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Provision of primary healthcare services and in-service training of healthcare providers to maintain continuity of healthcare services are highly important in improving the level of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of families.\u0000\u0000Keywords: family, vaccines, knowledge, attitude, behavior","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122013350","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":"Does High Vitamin B12 Levels Cause Proteinuria?","authors":"M. Bayraktar, Murat Kösedag","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110109","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Cubilin receptors, which are responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12 from the intestine, are also found in the kidney and regulate protein reuptake from urine. We claimed that vitamin B12 deficiency may lead to less proteinuria as a result of increased Cubilin receptors, or higher vitamin B12 levels may cause proteinuria by down regulating the receptors. To support this hypothesis, the relationship between vitamin B12 and urine protein levels was investigated.\u0000\u0000Methods: The last two-year hospital records of patients between the ages of 18-65 were retrospectively scanned. Patients who were tested for the vitamin B12, plasma creatinine, and urine protein analyses and whose eGFR value was calculated as >60mL/min were included. Patients diagnosed with diseases that may cause proteinuria such as diabetes, malignancies, or kidney diseases were excluded. Vitamin B12 level 1000 pg/ml as hypervitaminosis.\u0000\u0000Results: Of the 31,776 patients who met the criteria, vitamin B12 deficiency was found to be 38.6% in men; 33.1% in women, and 35% in total. Rates of hypervitaminosis B12 were 1.4% in both men and women, and overall. Urinary protein was observed in 13% of all patients. A statistical significance was found between vitamin B12 levels and proteinuria. In post-hoc analysis, this statistical difference was detected between the hypervitaminosis group and the other levels.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Vitamin B12 hypervitaminosis was found to be statistically associated with proteinuria, indicating that caution should be exercised in vitamin B12 treatment.\u0000\u0000Keywords: vitamin B12, hypervitaminosis, proteinuria","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"114 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116017272","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":"Evaluation of the Genital Hygiene Behavior and Related Factors of Women Aged 15-49","authors":"Asiye Uzun, G. Ozturk, Saliha Busra Aksu","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110105","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Approximately one million people in the world are exposed to urogenital tract infections every year and at least 75% of women have a history of genital infection. The frequency of vaginal infections in women aged 15-49 in Turkey is known to be 35-68%. Genital infections can be asymptomatic and can cause negativity in sexual and family life. Therefore, it is important to take preventive measures. Mentioning correct genital hygiene behaviors in the training and consultancy services provided by healthcare professionals helps people to increase their awareness. In our study, we aimed to evaluate women's genital hygiene behaviors and related factors.\u0000\u0000Methods: Our study was carried out with 457 women between the ages of 15-49 in the Gynecology Outpatient Clinic of Nisa Hospital. The socio-demographic characteristics and gynecological characteristics of the subjects were collected by face-to-face interviews using the questionnaire form that consisted of 20 questions and the “Genital Hygiene Behavior Inventory”. The IBM SPSS version 22 program was used for statistical analysis.\u0000\u0000Results: This study was conducted with 457 women. A significant negative correlation was found between the Genital Hygiene Behavior Inventory score and the number of pregnancies and number of children (p=0.028, r=-0.128, p=0.037, r=-0.128, respectively), and a significant positive correlation was found between education status, income status, and having children (p=0.010, p=0.000, p=0.007, respectively). Participants who stated that they had the knowledge and received this information from doctors and/or nurses had higher Genital Hygiene Behavior Inventory scores.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Questioning genital complaints of women by all healthcare professionals, determining hygiene behaviors, and correcting erroneous practices will positively affect urogenital health.\u0000\u0000Keywords: hygiene, education, genital infection, reproductive health, family practice","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129734555","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":"An Evaluation of the Health Literacy of Patients Visiting Family Medicine Clinics and The Related Factors","authors":"Hakan Mut, Umut Gok Balci, H. Mergen","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110106","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: This study aimed to determine the level of health literacy among individuals visiting the Family Medicine Clinic in Tepecik Hospital and to reveal the relationship between health literacy and independent variables. \u0000\u0000Methods: This study has a cross-sectional analytical design. A sample size of 141 was found to produce a two-sided 95% confidence interval and an estimated standard deviation of 6141 people who met the inclusion criteria participated in the study. The dependent variable in the study was the health literacy level determined by using the Turkish Health Literacy Scale. Student’s t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, and linear regression analysis were used to analyze the relationship between the dependent and independent variables. \u0000\u0000Results: The mean Turkish Health Literacy Scale score was 28.95±5.86; 60.28% of the participants had problematic-limited health literacy, while 20.57% had insufficient, 17.02% had sufficient, and 2.13% had excellent health literacy. The health literacy score of females was 3.204 points lower than that of males. For each unit increase in household disposable income, the Turkish Health Literacy Scale score increased by 0.001 points. The Turkish Health Literacy Scale score was 1.771 points higher for those who have not been hospitalized in the last ten years. The Turkish Health Literacy Scale score increased by 1.306 points for a percent increase in the frequency of obtaining health-related information from the Internet, while it increased by 1.686 points for a percent increase in the frequency of obtaining health-related information from brochures, posters, or books.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: This study demonstrated that health literacy was quite limited and insufficient among the participants. Determining the factors influencing health literacy, planning with these factors in mind, developing policies to improve health literacy, and increasing the health literacy of individuals and society may be critical for the improvement of public health.\u0000\u0000Keywords: health literacy, health care, information, primary health care","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114462026","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":"Assessment of the Attitude and Knowledge About Abortion and Its Consequences in Women Attending Obstetrics Unit at A Public Hospital: A Prospective, Descriptive Survey-Based Study","authors":"S. Ponnusankar, H. N. Vishwas, S. M. Kumar, V. Balasubramaniam","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110107","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: This study aimed at assessing the attitude and knowledge about abortion and its consequences in women attending obstetrics units at a public hospital.\u0000\u0000Methods: This was a prospective, descriptive survey-based study with a purposive sampling technique involving women above 18 years attending obstetrics and gynecology unit at a public hospital. \u0000\u0000Results: A total of 209 females were approached, finally 127 respondents agreed to participate in the study. About 85.04% (n=108) of them knew about abortion. 61.42% (n=78) of respondents indicated that they did not know the methods of abortion, and among them, 63.75% (n=49) were aware of unsafe abortion practices; very few of the respondents preferred the traditional practice for abortion. 56.69% (n=72) of the respondents were not aware of the possible dangers of abortion; and 85.83% (n=109) of the respondents would seek advice on abortion (if necessary) from a qualified doctor. \u0000\u0000Conclusion: The study participants demonstrated good knowledge and attitudes towards abortion and its consequences. The study also showed the maximum number of respondents who had heard about abortion but had less knowledge of the consequences of unsafe practices. The study revealed that respondents' age, number of children, religion, and educational level had no significant influence on their knowledge and attitude.\u0000\u0000Keywords: health surveys, complications, knowledge, spontaneous abortion","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129210421","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":"Evaluation of Anemia and Related Factors in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Ebru Esra Yalcin, Y. Doganer, U. Aydogan, K. E. Karaşahin, Hacer Demirkose","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110108","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Anemia is a public health problem in developing countries. In our study, it is aimed to evaluate the relationship between the presence of anemia in pregnancy and the factors which influence anemia.\u0000\u0000Methods: Our study was conducted with 567 voluntary pregnant contributors who attended as outpatients to Gulhane Education and Research Hospital Obstetrics Polyclinics between December 2018 and February 2019. The assessment questionnaire included questions about sociodemographic information, obstetric history and medication adherence, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. \u0000\u0000Results: Mean age of 567 voluntary pregnants was 28.1±5.0 (18-43) years and mean hemoglobin values were 12.4±1.3 (6.1-15.6) g/dL. Of the contributors, 12.3% had hemoglobin values\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Anemia was more frequent in pregnant women who experienced anemia in their previous pregnancy, and women having chronic disease and becoming pregnant were less likely to have anemia. Early diagnosis and treatment of anemia, which significantly affects maternal and infant health, can be possible during pregnancy, since it should be evaluated in all women planning and conceiving a pregnancy.\u0000\u0000Keywords: anemia, depression, pregnancy, family medicine","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129159158","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":"Anxiety Status and Associated Factors of Health Personnel Working in a Tertiary Hospital in Turkey in the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Senay Kocakoglu, Dursun Cadirci, Nuray Kivanc Terzi, Yesim Ayazoz","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2022110102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2022110102","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: This research was conducted to evaluate the anxiety status and related factors of tertiary hospital personnel working in a densely populated area of ​​Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. \u0000\u0000Methods: A total of 555 participants were included in this cross-sectional, prospective study. A socio-demographic data form was created and the Beck Anxiety Scale was applied to participants for evaluating anxiety status. \u0000\u0000Results: The rate of men 64.86% (n=360) and women 35.14% (n=195). The distribution of anxiety scores was in the range of 8.39±9.16. 58.2% of them (n=323) had low, 41.8% (n=232) had high anxiety scores. Factors like age, gender, marital status, working status in areas where treatment/care is provided to suspected/positive patients with COVID-19, and fear of carrying infection from work to home are found to be statistically significantly related to anxiety.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: High anxiety scores were measured in almost half of the participants. Taking measures to improve risk factors can reduce the damaging effects of the challenging working conditions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on hospital personnel. \u0000\u0000Keywords: anxiety, COVID-19, health, health personnel, pandemics","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"148 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116539338","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":"Investigation of the Relationship Between Postpartum-Specific Anxiety and Maternal Attachment and Affecting Factors in a Turkish Sample","authors":"Songül Duran, Serap Kaynak","doi":"10.33880/ejfm.2021100408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2021100408","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Postpartum-specific anxiety is associated with impaired mother-infant attachment, postpartum depression, reduced probability of breastfeeding, increased risk of infant abuse, and increased probability of anxiety in children and may lead to psychological, cognitive, and psycho-motor disorders in child development. This descriptive and cross-sectional study aims to determine the effect of anxiety level in the postpartum period in women on maternal attachment.\u0000\u0000Methods: The participants were 384 postpartum women who have a 1-3-month old baby. Data were collected using a personal information form, Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale, and Maternal Attachment Inventory.\u0000\u0000Results: It was found that the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale in women was at a medium level, while maternal attachment was at a high level. While the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale was at higher levels in those who were younger, unemployed, and had no other children, the younger age of the partner increased the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale score. No statistically significant relationship was found between Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale and maternal attachment.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: It is seen that to evaluate women in terms of anxiety in the postpartum period and to provide the necessary psychosocial support is necessary. The fact that maternal attachment in women was high may have had a positive effect on her relationship with postpartum anxiety.\u0000\u0000Keywords: postpartum, anxiety, children, bonding","PeriodicalId":436322,"journal":{"name":"Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine","volume":"700 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122985645","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}