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Evaluation of Measles Cases in a Province in South-Eastern Turkey Receiving Migration From Syria
No full textOrhan, Ozhan/0000-0002-3042-6972Aim: The study aimed to compare the demographic, clinical and vaccination status of measles cases in 2023 in our region receiving migration from Syria and to evaluate the effect of migration on disease dynamics. Methods: This retrospective study analysed the demographic profiles, clinical features and vaccination status of a total of 98 (67 children born and raised in Turkey [group 1] and 31 children of Syrian origin [group 2]) clinically compatible measles patients presenting to all healthcare institutions in Batman, Turkey, in 2023. Results: Significant differences were observed between groups in vaccination coverage (90.3% unvaccinated amongst Group 2 vs. 55.2% amongst Group 1, p < 0.001), IgM positivity (87.1% vs. 26.9%, p < 0.001) and hospitalisation rates (38.7% vs.16.4%, p = 0.015). Group 2 exhibited higher prevalence of fever (93.5% vs. 70.1%, p = 0.010) and cough (58.1% vs. 26.9%, p = 0.003) than Group 1. Conclusion: The study highlights the impact of migration and socio-economic factors on measles dynamics. Lower vaccination rates amongst Syrian migrants contribute to increased measles incidence and severity. Strengthening vaccination programmes and public health initiatives are crucial for controlling measles outbreaks and improving health outcomes, particularly in vulnerable populations
Comparison of the Gonadoprotective Functions of Nigella Sativa Oil, Metformin and Vitamin E on Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Testis
No full textBACKGROUND: Changes in blood glucose levels in DM cause many complications. We aimed to make a detailed comparison study on the protective effects of Nigella sativa oil, metformin, and vitamin E on the histopathologic effects of diabetes on the male reproductive system. METHODS: In the experiment, 30 rats were divided equally into 5 groups: Control, DM, DM+NS, DM+M and DM+E. To induce diabetes in the experimental groups, a one-time injection of 45 mg/kg Streptozotocin was administered. Rats with blood glucose levels above 250 mg/dl were included in the experiment. The experiment period lasted 8 weeks. Weekly body weight of the rats, reproductive organ weights at the end of the experiment, spermatologic data, immunohistochemical staining, TUNEL assay staining and morphometric evaluation were performed. RESULTS: According to Johnsen Biopsy Score and Seminiferous Tubule diameter data, the DM+NS group had similar results to the control group, indicating that Nigella sativa oil preserved the seminiferous tubule diameter structure better than vitamin E and metformin. There were head, neck and tail defects in the diabetes group. Based on the results of the applications carried out to evaluate apoptosis and proliferation in testicular tissue, it can be concluded that the treated diabetic groups, especially the Nigella sativa oil, improved the structure of spermatogenic tubules and also reduced the number of apoptotic cells, as shown by the results of the TUNEL test (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: We think that Nigella sativa oil is more effective on the mechanism of diabetes than other active substances and regulates metabolic changes and may be an effective therapeutic agent for diabetes treatment.Dicle University Scientific Research Projects Cooordinatorship [TIP.19.018]This study was supported by the Dicle University Scientific Research Projects Cooordinatorship with project number TIP.19.018. "The results described in this article were part of the corresponding author's thesis"
Traditional Care Practices Known And/Or Used by Different Ethnic Groups for Newborns During the Postpartum Period
No full textBackgroundTraditional care practices play a significant role in shaping care provided to newborns across different ethnic groups. Understanding traditional care practices is crucial for integrating culturally sensitive approaches into modern healthcare systems. This study aims to fill the gap in the literature regarding the different traditional care practices across ethnic groups. The aim of this study was to determine the traditional beliefs and practices of women from different ethnic groups living in Mardin regarding newborn care.MethodsThis study is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of women from four ethnic groups who volunteered to participate in the study with at least one child living in Mardin, Turkey. Snowball and convenience sampling methods were used to recruit participants. The study was completed with 188 Assyrian, 197 Turkish, 181 Arab, and 175 Kurdish women. In total, 741 women participated in this study. Data were collected between 18 December 2023 and 14 June 2024. The data were collected face-to-face using a questionnaire. The data were analysed using SPSS for Windows 22.0.ResultsThis study identified significant differences in traditional care practices across four ethnic groups (Assyrian, Turkish, Arab, and Kurdish). Traditional care practices regarding umbilical cord care, swaddling the baby, alleviating gas pain, preventing neonatal jaundice, care for canker sores, and alleviating diaper rash were identified. Assyrian participants were more likely to apply salt to the umbilical cord (14.9%), while Arab participants rarely used this practice (0.6%). Traditional practices for relieving gas pain included drinking herbal teas such as anise, fennel, linden, and cumin. Rubbing and rubbing breast milk on the abdomen, patting on the back, and massaging were other practices for alleviating gas pain. Arab participants were more likely to use anise tea to alleviate gas pain (75.1%), while Kurdish participants preferred fennel tea (22.3%). Practices regarding alleviating diaper rash included applying saturated fat, olive oil, and powder. Arab participants were more likely to apply olive oil for diaper rash (45.9%), while Assyrian participants commonly used dry earth ('H & ouml;ll & uuml;k'). These results highlight the cultural diversity in newborn care practices and underscore the importance of culturally sensitive healthcare interventions.ConclusionThis study highlighted the significance of traditional care practices in newborn care across four ethnic groups. There are many differences between ethnic groups regarding traditional care practices during the postpartum period. Understanding such differences is crucial for developing culturally sensitive interventions that support maternal well-being and enhance health outcomes for both mothers and infants
Ability of Cha2ds2-vasc/R2cha2ds2-vasc Scores To Predict Complications Related To Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
No full textSoner, Serdar/0000-0002-2807-6424BackgroundGlobally, the number of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) is increasing. In our study, we aimed to investigate whether CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc and R(2)CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc scores are predictive of CIED-related complications. MethodsOur investigation was carried out with a multicenter retrospective design. Patients who underwent CIED surgery at two cardiac centers in Turkey between January 2011 and May 2023, 1676, were evaluated. The patients were divided into two groups according to their R(2)CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc scores. Patients with R(2)CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc >= 5 were included in group 1 (380 patients), and patients with R(2)CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc = 5 group (6.1% vs. 1.2%, p = 5 groups, infection related to the device system and cumulative events were higher. Patients with an R(2)CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score of 5 or more and a high CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score should be evaluated more carefully regarding infection and cumulative events before and after the operation
Psychological Resilience and Trait Anxiety as Mediators in the Relationship Between Perceived Family Social Support and Life Satisfaction Among Youth
No full textAslan, Yavuz/0000-0002-6692-5247PurposeThis study examines the impact of perceived family social support on youth life satisfaction, focusing on the mediating roles of psychological resilience and trait anxiety.Materials and methodsA cross-sectional quantitative research design was employed, collecting data from 626 participants via an online survey. A convenience sampling method was used. Analyses, including confirmatory factor analysis, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM) path analysis, were conducted using SPSS 24 and AMOS 24 softwareResultsThe findings indicate that perceived family social support positively influences psychological resilience and life satisfaction while reducing trait anxiety. Psychological resilience lowers trait anxiety; however, its direct effect on life satisfaction is insignificant. Trait anxiety, on the other hand, negatively affects life satisfaction and acts as a mediator between perceived family social support and life satisfaction. Additionally, psychological resilience plays an indirect role in the effect of perceived family social support on life satisfaction through trait anxiety.DiscussionThe results suggest that perceived family support enhances resilience and reduces anxiety among youth, contributing to greater life satisfaction. These findings underscore the complex interplay between these variables and highlight the mediating roles of psychological resilience and trait anxiety.ConclusionThis study contributes to the literature by demonstrating that perceived family support enhances life satisfaction by strengthening psychological resilience and reducing trait anxiety. In addition, the study emphasizes the importance of fostering family-based support systems to promote youth well-being
Networks of Relationships of the City Notables in the Ottoman Sharia Court: “Muzakkis, Shuhûd Al-Hal and Muslihun”
No full textIn Ottoman urban life, the judge and the sharia court Formed the center of social networks. In the functioning of the sharia court, testimony of the witnesses is the foundation of the judicial procedure. Aside of the witnesses of the incident, there is also a class referred to as the notables(eşraf), who are known by different names, consisting of the city's respected and upright Muslims known for the sharia court. These are the classes called just witnesses(adil şahitlar), validators (muzakkiler), witnesses of the incident (şühûdu'l-hal) and mediators (muslihun), who are included in the records during the trial process. This class, defined in the records as the peomin Figures of the city (vücuh), the respected of the realm(muteberân-I memleket), and the arbiters of the town, constitutes the court’s social periphery. The subject of the article is to trace the class seen in the records with their roles in the sharia trial processes, which are at the center of urban social life in the Ottoman/Islamic city. These are the civil mediators, those who take part in the investigation of the witnesses, and the respected part of the city who participate in the process by signing the verdict in the role of spectators in the court. Examining The status and relations of this social class, called the arbiters or notables in the Ottoman city from the perspective of the court environment, are important in terms of urban studies. The article investigates the identities of the mentioned class-muzekkiler, şühûdu'l-hal and muslihun-, their status in society, and their roles in the court and in the trial process. The sharia records were used as the main source in the study. In the context of the records scanned as primary sources, it was aimed to reveal the duties or roles of the mentioned social class in the court, their relations with the judge and the court, and their position and status in the urban social life of the city. © 2025, Creative Publishing House. All rights reserved
New Observations on Pre-Pottery Neolithic Earrings and Lip Labrets at Boncuklu Tarla. Age, Gender and Social Identity
No full textKodas, Ergul/0000-0001-8340-5828New data from the excavations at Boncuklu Tarla reveal that objects previously classified as ambiguous stone artefacts, tokens, or more commonly stone earplugs, are, in fact, labret earrings. The discovery of these objects in situ during the excavations has, more specifically, led to a reevaluation of their definition. Our study of the burials in which these objects were found not only validate their use as body ornaments but also provide further data highlighting their significance. We can now engage in a discussion of concepts such as individual and social identity, taking into account the age and gender of the individuals associated with these objects. This article therefore aims to discuss the earrings and labrets recovered from burial contexts during the 2017 excavation season at Boncuklu Tarla, establishing their typology and focusing on the age and gender of the deceased wearing them, while reinterpreting them through the lens of identity. (c) 2025 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies
Adaptation of the Vicarious Resilience Scale To Turkish: a Validity and Reliability Study
No full textObjective: The 27-item Vicarious Resilience Scale (VRS) is the first tool developed to measure vicarious resilience in mental health professionals working with trauma survivors. Given that the VRS measures the positive impact on therapists resulting from observing the healing process of trauma victims, it is especially significant to evaluate its validity and reliability in Turkish culture. This study aims to adapt the VRS to Turkish and examine its psychometric properties. Method: VRS was adapted and administered via electronic survey to 337 mental health professionals from around the globe working with survivors of severe traumas, such as earthquake survivors. The validity of the VRS was examined using different techniques: confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and criterion-related validity. Results: CFA yielded seven factors that were consistent with the original form: changes in life goals and perspective, client-inspired hope, increased recognition of clients’ spirituality as a therapeutic resource, increased capacity for resourcefulness, increased self-awareness and self-care practices, increased consciousness of power and privilege relative to clients’ social location, and increased capacity for remaining present while listening to trauma narratives. The Cronbach’s α reliability of the VRS was found to be.95; it displayed positive correlations with posttraumatic growth, psychological resilience, and quality of life, indicating convergent validity. However, it had a negative correlation with depression, anxiety, and stress, indicating discriminant validity. Conclusion: The VRS is a valid and reliable measurement scale by professionals working with trauma survivors to aid the recognition and cultivation of vicarious resilience in Turkish mental health professionals. © 2025 American Psychological Associatio
Human in Kant's Philosophy
No full textİnsan, sadece biyolojik bir tür olmanın ötesinde, anlam arayışının, toplumsal dinamiklerin ve kültürel dönüşümlerin merkezinde yer alarak, varlığını hep tartışmaya açık bir konu haline getirmiştir. İnsanın özünü anlamak, onun neden var olduğunu sorgulamak hem bireysel hem de toplumsal açıdan bir farkındalık ortaya koymaktadır. Bu bağlamda insanın varlık meselesi sadece bireysel sorgulamalarla sınırlandırılmadan, toplumlarla da ilişkilendirilmektedir. Bu tez, felsefi antropoloji ve Kant felsefesini birleştirerek insanın varoluşunu ve toplumsal ilişkilerini derinlemesine incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. İnsan felsefesinin evrimi, farklı düşünürlerin bakış açılarıyla birlikte incelenmiş, Kant'ın insan anlayışının bu süreçte nasıl bir dönüm noktası oluşturduğu vurgulanmıştır. Bu çalışma, Kant'ın insanı birey ve toplum ilişkisi üzerinden nasıl tanımladığına odaklanır. Kant'a göre insan; bilme yeteneği, mantığı, düşünme kapasitesi ve ahlaki sorumluluklarıyla toplumsal bir varlık olarak şekillenir. İnsan sadece bireysel bir özne değil, aynı zamanda toplumun bir parçasıdır. Kant, insanın özgür iradesiyle, ahlaki sorumluluk taşıyan bir varlık olarak kendisini ve toplumu dönüştürebileceğine inanır. Böylelikle bu çalışma birey olarak insanı değerlendirmenin yanında; insanın toplumsal ilişkilerdeki yerini ve tarihsel bir varlık olarak toplumla olan etkileşimini de tartışmaktadır. Araştırma, Kant'ın insan felsefesinin temel unsurlarını tarihsel bir perspektifle ele alırken, aynı zamanda felsefi antropolojinin yöntemlerini kullanarak Kant'ın insan anlayışını açıklığa kavuşturur. Bu çalışma Kant'ın, insanın bilinçli bir varlık olarak toplumsal bağlarla şekillenen kimliğini ve ahlaki sorumluluklarını nasıl betimlediğini inceleyerek, insan felsefesine özgün bir katkı sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Dolayısıyla bu tez, Kant'ın insan anlayışının, birey ve toplum arasındaki ilişkiyi nasıl derinlemesine ele aldığını, insanın varoluşsal sorumlulukları ve toplumsal bağlarıyla birlikte anlam kazandığını ortaya koymaktadır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Birey, İnsan Felsefesi, Kant, ToplumBeyond being just a biological species, humans have always been at the center of the search for meaning, social dynamics and cultural transformations, making their existence a subject open to debate. Understanding the essence of man and questioning why he exists reveals an awareness both individually and socially. In this context, the issue of man's existence is not limited to individual questions but is also associated with societies. This thesis aims to deeply examine human existence and social relations by combining philosophical anthropology and Kant's philosophy The evolution of human philosophy is examined from the perspectives of different thinkers, and it is emphasized how Kant's understanding of man constitutes a turning point in this process. This study focuses on how Kant defines humans through the relationship between the individual and society. According to Kant, humans are shaped as social beings with their ability to know, their logic, their capacity to think, and their moral responsibilities. Man is not only an individual subject, but also a part of society. Kant believes that man can transform himself and society with his free will, as a being with moral responsibility. Thus, in addition to evaluating humans as individuals, this study also discusses the place of humans in social relations and their interaction with society as a historical entity. The research examines the basic elements of Kant's philosophy of man from a historical perspective, while at the same time clarifying Kant's understanding of man by using the methods of philosophical anthropology. This study aims to make an original contribution to the philosophy of man by examining how Kant describes the identity and moral responsibilities of man as a conscious being shaped by social ties. Therefore, this thesis reveals how Kant's understanding of man deeply addresses the relationship between the individual and society, and how man gains meaning together with his existential responsibilities and social ties. Key Words: Individual, Human Philosophy, Kant, Societ
A Cross-Sectional Study of the Relationship Between Missed Nursing Care and Conscientious Intelligence in Hospital Nurses
No full textAim: To examine the relationship between missed nursing care and conscientious intelligence. Background: Missed nursing care is a globally common patient safety issue that threatens quality nursing care. Current studies mainly focus on the relationship between missed nursing care and external factors such as nurse, unit and hospital characteristics. However, internal factors, such as the conscientious intelligence of nurses, are also very important for missed nursing care. Moreover, the relationship between missed nursing care and conscientious intelligence has not been examined so far. This study will contribute to filling this gap in the literature. Methods: This is a descriptive correlational study. The study sample consisted of 514 nurses working in a city in the southeastern region of Türkiye, reached by convenience sampling method. Study data were collected between 30 January and 30 June 2021. Descriptive statistics, difference statistics, Pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were performed. Results: Nurses missed nursing care at an occasional level (1.66 ± 0.63), and their conscientious intelligence score was high (131.26 ± 19.24). Conscientious intelligence alone accounted for 10.6% of the variance in missed nursing care. As nurses’ conscientious intelligence levels increase, the level of missed nursing care decreases. Gender, education level, satisfaction with being a nurse and patient-to-nurse ratios had a statistically significant effect on missed nursing care scores. Conclusion: Missed nursing care decreased as nurses’ conscientious intelligence increased. Although nurses need to be knowledgeable and competent in caregiving, it is also necessary to consider their conscientious intelligence in patient care. Implications for nursing and health policy: Organizations and nurse managers could improve nursing care by implementing strategies to increase nurses’ conscientious intelligence. For this, they would need to encourage nurses to receive training on sensitivity, awareness, ethical decision-making and ethical sensitivity. Moreover, nurse managers should be role models and leaders in compliance with personal and professional values and ethical standards to improve nursing care. © 2024 The Author(s). International Nursing Review published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Council of Nurses