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The Effect of Spiritual Well-being on the Self-efficacy Level of Individuals with an Intestinal Stoma.

To investigate the spiritual well-being and self-efficacy levels in patients with intestinal stomas. For this descriptive study, researchers conducted face-to-face interviews with 51 participants. Data were analyzed using a descriptive characteristics questionnaire, the Stoma Self-efficacy Scale (SSES), and the Three-Factor Spiritual Well-being Scale (TF-SWBS). Participants had a mean SSES score of 56.98 ± 21.24. Education level and stoma type affected the SSES scores. Income level affected TF-SWBS scores. There was no correlation between SSES and TF-SWBS total scores. There was a positive correlation between TF-SWBS scores and stoma duration and age. Nurses should provide trainings to develop self-efficacy among and enhance psychosocial and spiritual support for patients with a stoma.

Redefining On-Farm Practices: The Perceived Impact of a Responsible Antimicrobial Use Regulation on Dairy Farmers.

The global food animal industry faces a growing concern regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR), primarily driven by the use of antimicrobials (AMs) for the treatment, control, and prevention of diseases. Addressing this challenge requires promoting responsible antimicrobial use (AMU) practices. In 2019, the province of Québec, Canada, took a significant step by implementing a regulation that limits the use of AMs of very high importance for human medicine (category I AMs as defined by Health Canada) in the food animal industry. However, the implementation of such regulation can significantly influence behavioral shifts among producers, contributing to the wider effort against AMR. Therefore, the objective of this observational study was to describe the perceived changes in knowledge of dairy producers and on-farm practices following the implementation of this regulation, using a cohort design. Data collection involved administering questionnaires to 87 dairy producers from 3 regions of the province of Québec (Estrie, Montérégie, Centre-Du-Québec) before (2017-2018) and after (2020-2021) the implementation of the regulation. The questionnaires explored the descriptive characteristics of farms, the knowledge of producers about the categorization of AMs, their on-farm treatment practices, and the perceived impacts of the regulation. Statistical analysis included t-tests and McNemar tests to compare the paired data obtained using the 2 questionnaires. The results indicated an increase in the knowledge score (the number of AMs correctly categorized by the producers by their importance for human medicine) after the implementation of the regulation, suggesting an improved understanding of the categorization of AMs based on their importance for human medicine. Trends in AMU practices for treating clinical mastitis and reproductive diseases suggested that category I AMs were less likely to be reported as the primary treatment after the regulation, while category II AMs were more often reported as primary treatment. Adoption of the selective dry cow therapy method significantly increased, while the use of teat sealants remained unchanged. Moreover, producers had divergent perceptions regarding the effect of the regulation on the cure rates and disease frequencies. This disparity emphasizes the need for comprehensive data collection to discern the risks associated with such regulatory shifts. The study acknowledges several limitations, including the potential for recall bias, confirmation bias, and desirability bias. Despite these limitations, this study shows that implementing regulations to encourage responsible AMU drives positive transformations in producers' knowledge and on-farm practices. This underscores the pivotal impact of proactive interventions in combating the escalating threat of AMR within the global food animal industry.

Determining the Effect of Psychological Resilience on Death, the Fear of Death, and Death Acceptance in Nursing Students in Turkey.

This study will investigate the effects of psychological resilience on death, fear of death and acceptance of death in nursing students. This study was descriptive and cross-sectional. The sample of the study consisted of 270 students who voluntarily participated. The data were collected using a descriptive characteristics questionnaire, the resilience scale for adults (RSA) and the multidimensional orientation to death and dying inventory MODDI-F. A positive and significant correlation was found between the Acceptance Subscale, RSA and MODDI-F subscale scores. Nursing students' attitudes towards death and dying are affected by their psychological resilience. Psychological resilience should be increased because nursing students are candida for future caregivers. For this reason, within the scope of the findings of the study, it is recommended that during the theoretical and practical nursing education process, students should be reinforced by conducting studies on the dying patient through educational teaching methods such as role play and case presentations. In addition, ıt is thought that an interview or focus group on nursing students' psychological resilience and attitudes towards death can provide a more comprehensive source of information on the subject.

Investigation of The Factors Affecting the Vaccine Preferences of Pre-Hospital Emergency Healthcare Professionals

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the factors affecting the vaccine preferences of prehospital emergency health workers and the status of vaccine opposition. Materials and Methods: This study was planned as a descriptive study to examine the factors affecting the vaccine preferences of prehospital emergency health care workers working in 112 emergency health services stations and command and control centers affiliated to the Ministry of Health in Aydın province between April 2022 and January 2023, their anti-vaccine status and their attitudes towards Covid-19 vaccine. The population of the study consisted of physicians, emergency medical technicians/technicians (ATT/Paramedics) and ambulance drivers (drivers) working in 112 emergency health services stations and command control centers affiliated to the Ministry of Health in Aydın province (N: 577). The sample selection method was not used and it was aimed to reach the whole population. Data were collected by sending online questionnaire forms to social media groups. The Case Report Form consisting of 12 (twelve) questions including socio-demographic characteristics such as age, gender, educational status, Attitudes Towards Covid-19 Vaccine Scale and Anti-Vaccine Scale were used. The data obtained in the study were analyzed using the SPSS for Windows 25.0 program. Findings: The population of the study was 577 people. 89.7% (n:427) people participated in our study. 51.5% (n:220) of the participants were female. 48.9% (n:209) were found to have Covid-19 infection. 95.8% (n:427) of the participants were vaccinated. Among the vaccinated participants, 70.4% (n:288) received Biontech, 70.4% (n:288) received Sinovac and 5.1% (n:21) received Turkovac vaccine types. When the scores of the attitudes towards Covid-19 vaccine scale and its dimensions were compared according to the descriptive characteristics of the participants, it was found that the positive attitude dimension scores of male participants (3.81) were higher than those of female participants (3.51). It was determined that the positive attitude dimension scores of the participants with chronic diseases and the participants who were vaccinated, and the positive attitude dimension scores of the participants whose vaccine type was Biontech, Sinovac and Turkovak were higher than those of the participants who were not vaccinated. It was determined that the positive attitude dimension and attitudes towards Covid-19 vaccine scale scores of the participants whose vaccine dose was three doses and more were higher than the participants whose vaccine dose was one dose and two doses, and the positive attitude dimension and attitudes towards Covid-19 vaccine scale scores of the participants who had a death due to Covid-19 infection in the family or close environment were higher than those of the participants who did not. According to the findings of our study, the view that there is no vaccine protection in those with chronic diseases has a higher score. Participants who did not have Covid-19 infection, who were not vaccinated, and who had no death loss in their close environment had higher scores on the anti-vaccination scale. Conclusion: In this study, which examined the hesitancy of prehospital emergency healthcare workers about Covid-19 vaccination, it was found that Covid-19 vaccines were administered at a very high rate. However, it was also found that 4.2% of the employees had high hesitation about vaccines and were not vaccinated. Pre-hospital emergency healthcare workers have an important role and responsibility in the acceptance of Covid-19 vaccine by the public and other healthcare professionals, as in other disaster situations. In a pandemic, vaccination of all members of the society is necessary for the control of the pandemic. For this reason, scientific studies should be conducted for emergency healthcare workers who are not vaccinated and who are hesitant about vaccines, including basic concerns about vaccines and examining potential side effects of vaccines. Training programs should be organized to ensure that healthcare workers are vaccinated with existing Covid-19 vaccines.

General Practitioners’ Experience of Remote Consultations by Telephone in the General Practice Setting during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) pandemic brought substantial changes in the way doctors used to interact with patients. In the general practice, consultation over the phone has become a norm now. However, it is not well known how this new mode of consultation affected clinicians’ practices. Objective of this study was to find out if doctors working in the general practices were trained enough for telephonic consultation and how this new mode of consultation affected their clinical practice in general. It was an online survey. Information was gathered by using an online questionnaire which was sent electronically to general practitioners (GPs) and general practitioner speciality trainees (GPSTs) working in the general practices based in Leicestershire. Data were analyzed by using software SPSS. Descriptive characteristics of participants were reported in terms of numbers and percentages, whereas Chi square test was run to assess if there is a difference between GPs and GPSTs in terms of their experience of remote consultations by telephone. The questionnaire response rate was 69.3% (n = 133/192). Of the total, 54.1% (n = 72/133) of participants were women. About 36% (n = 48/133) of the participants were GPSTs, whereas 64% (n = 85/133) were qualified GPs. Not having enough training for phone consultation, technical issues during consultation, inadequate supervision framework, difficulties in building therapeutic alliance with patients, making diagnosis and risk assessment, and increased duration of consultation were identified as issues. Similarly, concerns around patients’ confidentiality and medico legal issues were highlighted. GPs and GPSTs reported similar difficulties. In conclusion, lack of training for the telephonic consultation has been identified as a unanimous issue along with other challenges to phone consultations. There is an urgent need to take measures to make telephone consultation more successful, enjoyable, and safe for patient care by addressing identified issues. Larger studies with representative samples are needed to increase generalizability of our findings.

FOOD INSECURITY STATUS AND RELATED FACTORS IN MINIMUM WAGE WORKERS

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the food insecurity and nutrition status of individuals working for minimum wage and to identify associated factors. Method: The study was carried out with 189 voluntary females and 197 males working for the minimum wage in various workplaces in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul between February 01, 2022, and March 31, 2022. Descriptive characteristics, dietary habits and food consumption frequency with quantity were inquired and recorded for all participants. In addition, the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale was administered to individuals. All data were collected through face-to-face interviews. Energy and nutrient intakes were determined utilizing the BeBIS 8.2 program. The obtained data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS 22.0 software package. The significance level was accepted as p

Comparison of Daily Menstrual Symptoms of COVID-19 Positive and Non- COVID-19 Positive Women During Menstruation

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the symptoms experienced by women who were COVID-19 positive during menstruation and to compare them with women who were not COVID-19 positive. Methods: According to the power analysis, the sample size of the study was determined as 69 women in the COVID-19 positive case group and 200 women in the control group without COVID-19. The study was conducted between March and May 2022 in Family Health Centers affiliated to Malatya Provincial Health Directorate. "Descriptive Characteristics Questionnaire" and "Daily Menstrual Symptoms Assessment Scale" were used to collect the data of the study. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between the case and control groups in terms of mean scores of hopelessness, depression, lack of activity, introversion, tension, easy anger, tendency to argue, abdominal distension, facial/ankle/wrist distension, hip/abdominal pain, back pain, fatigue, breast swelling-sensitivity and headache symptoms (p

Impact of Levels of Perceived Stress Among Senior Nursing Undergraduates in Clinical Practice on Mobile Addiction: A Cross-Sectional Study

This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the relationship between levels of perceived stress by senior nursing undergraduates during clinical training and the extent of mobile addiction. The study was carried out at the nursing faculty, aligning with the tenets of the Helsinki Declaration and STROBE writing standards. Ninety-eight senior nursing undergraduate students participated in the research. Data collection involved the use of a "Descriptive Characteristics Information Form," the "Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students," and the "Mobile Addiction Scale." SPSS 24.0 was used to analyse the data. Among the participants, 62.9% (n=61) were female, with a mean age of 22.41±2.58 years. While 83% (n=83) expressed satisfaction with their department, 52.6% (n=51) reported frequent mobile device use, primarily for social media. On average, students spent 4.56±2.12 hours daily on mobile devices. The mean score for perceived stress was 66.51±22.32, and for mobile addiction, it was 67.72±20.34. The perceived stress level accounted for 12% of the variance in mobile addiction. The study revealed a significant impact of stress experienced during clinical practice on mobile addiction among senior nursing undergraduates. It reveals the significance of providing stress management training to improve students' coping mechanisms and increase their awareness of mobile addiction.

The impact of a “clinical adaptation psychoeducation program” grounded in the psychological flexibility model on perceived stress and coping behaviors among nursing students: A randomized controlled experimental study

BackgroundThe clinical adaptation psychoeducation program grounded psychological flexibility model (PFMCAP) is consisting of six areas, fills a large gap in the literature regarding the effect of nursing students on perceived stress and coping behaviors in the clinical process. ObjectivesTo determine the effect of PFMCAP on perceived stress and coping behaviors of nursing students. DesignThis was a simple randomized controlled experimental pre-posttest design. SettingThis study was conducted with 66 first-year students studying in the nursing department of a university in Türkiye. MethodsA simple randomization method (computer-generated random number table) was used. Data were collected with “Sociodemographic Data Form”, “Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students (PSSNS)” and “Stress-Coping Behaviors Scale for Nursing Students (SCBNS)”. PFMCAP was conducted online with first-year nursing students, consisting of a total of six sessions, each lasting 90 min. Data were analyzed using percentiles and frequency distributions, and two-way mixed ANOVA one week after the completion of the PFMCAP. ResultsThere was no significant difference between the groups of descriptive characteristics (p > 0.05). Post-test measurements of students in the experimental group's PSSNS total and sub-dimension scores had a significant decrease compared to the control group (p < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the groups in the post-test SCBNS total scores of the students (p > 0.05). However, there was a significant increase in the post-test SCBNS-Staying Optimistic sub-dimension scores in the experimental group (p < 0.001). ConclusionThe impact of PFMCAP on nursing students' perceived stress levels was not limited to only reducing stress levels; it also contributed to an increase in the students' levels of optimism. These findings demonstrate the potential of PFMCAP in supporting nursing students during the clinical adaptation process. It is observed that the integration of PFMCAP into nursing education could assist nursing students in better adapting to clinical practices and effectively managing stress.

Textual sentiment analysis and description characteristics in crowdfunding success: The case of cybersecurity and IoT industries

Crowdfunding platforms offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to evaluate their technologies, validate their market, and raise funding. Such platforms also provide technologies with an opportunity to rapidly transition from research to market, which is especially crucial in fast-changing industries. In this study, we investigated how the sentiments expressed in the text of the project campaigns and project characteristics influence the success of crowdfunding in innovative industries such as cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT). We examined 657 cybersecurity and Internet of Things (IoT) projects between 2010 and 2020 that were promoted on Kickstarter and IndieGoGo, two rewards-based crowdfunding platforms. We extracted technological topic attributes that may influence project success and measured the sentiments of project descriptions using a Valence Aware Dictionary and sEntiment Reasoner (VADER) model. We found that the sentiment of the description and the textual topic characteristics are associated with the success of funding campaigns for cybersecurity and IoT projects.

The relationship between weight stigma, self-esteem, and life satisfaction in individuals seeking bariatric surgery

Objective: Stigma is a mark that defines some people, devalues, and causes them to be distinguished from others in society. Obesity is among the diseases that might cause discrimination and stigmatization. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between weight stigma, self-esteem, and life satisfaction in people with a bariatric surgery history. Method: This cross-sectional study was evaluated in 250 individuals [147 female (58.8%) and 103 male (41.2%)] with a mean age of 34.35 ± 7.46 years. Descriptive characteristics, the factors leading to bariatric surgery, self-esteem, and life satisfaction scores were collected with a questionnaire. Linear regression models for the life satisfaction scale were analyzed. Statistically, P &lt; 0.05 values were considered significant. Results: The postgraduates had lower life satisfaction than high school and undergraduate students (P=0.001); the non-smokers had higher life satisfaction than smokers or who quit smoking (P=0.036) and also non-alcoholics had higher life satisfaction than the other groups who consume alcohol or quit consuming (P=0.000). The self-esteem of the non-smokers was higher than smokers or who quit smoking (P=0.000). The postoperative body weight loss of the individuals was 93.8 ± 31.3 kg. Accordingly, most of the individuals (98.4%) applied for surgery because of a “fear of health problems”, 98.8% of the individuals were “experiencing exclusion or discrimination at school or work”, 99.2% of the individuals were “feeling insecure about the opinions of others” and “being blamed by people for weight problems”. The self-esteem score of the overweight group was higher than the group with normal BMI values (P=0.012). According to the regression model, weight loss and self-esteem were among the determinants of life satisfaction (P=0.000). Conclusion: The current data suggest that strategies to reduce stigma behavior should be developed in addition to lifestyle interventions, including dietary approaches, in the treatment of obesity. It is necessary to conduct follow-up studies on this subject, which span the time before and after bariatric surgery.

A scale development study: Primary Caregiver Burden Scale Individuals Receiving Hemodialysis Treatment.

As hemodialysis is a long-term treatment method requiring significant self-management skills, it affects both the patient and the caregiver in many ways. It is inevitable that changes in the burden perceived by the caregiver over time will not affect the patient's health care outcomes. The aim of this study was to develop an up-to-date scale by examining the psychometric properties of items created specifically for the care burden perceived by individuals who provide care for patients receiving hemodialysis treatment. This study is a methodological study with the use of the COSMIN Checklist. The sample of the study included 404 individuals who were the primary caregivers of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment. Data were collected using descriptive characteristics form and the draft form of the Primary Caregiver Burden Scale Individuals Receiving Hemodialysis Treatment. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and predictive validity were used to evaluate validity. The Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient, item analysis, and test-retest method were employed to evaluate reliability. According to exploratory factor analysis, a scale structure with four subdimensions was determined, and goodness of fit was achieved using confirmatory factor analysis. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the final form of the scale consisting of 34 items was found to be 0.95 for the total scale, 0.93 for the self-management support subscale, 0.91 for the psychological support subscale, 0.91 for the caregiver symptom subscale, and 0.93 for the caregiver individual coping subscale. The Primary Caregiver Burden Scale Individuals Receiving Hemodialysis Treatment, which was found to meet the validity and reliability criteria, has a four-point Likert-type scoring structure, 34 items, and four subdimensions. It is thought that the scale can make significant contributions to the international literature if its validity and reliability are established with nursing practices and research.

Effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on the vital signs and fatigue in kidney transplant patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Multiple effective nursing interventions are needed to manage deviations from normal vital signs and fatigue experienced by kidney transplant patients. In this study, we investigated the effect of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises on vital signs and fatigue in kidney transplant patients. We conducted a randomized controlled experimental study with 52 patients (intervention = 26, control = 26) who underwent kidney transplantation at a university hospital in Turkey and met the inclusion criteria. The "Descriptive Characteristics Form", "Vital Signs Monitoring Form", and "Fatigue Severity Scale" were used to record data on the patients. Then, the patients in the intervention group (baseline assessment) were trained to perform PMR exercises, asked to practice, and followed up (first follow-up). Patients were recommended to perform PMR exercises for 20min every day for four weeks. The second follow-up in the second week after discharge and the third follow-up at the end of the fourth week were performed in the outpatient clinic. We found that the pulse rate, body temperature, and arterial blood pressure decreased over time and oxygen saturation increased in the patients of the intervention group. The PMR exercises decreased fatigue in these patients. The arterial blood pressure and oxygen saturation values differed significantly across different time points among the patients in the control group. The difference in the scores of fatigue severity between the pre-follow-up and the third follow-up in the control group was not significant. PMR exercises were found to be an effective nursing intervention in regulating vital signs and reducing fatigue in renal transplant patients.

Characteristics of commercial determinants of health research on corporate activities: A scoping review.

Business practices have influenced human health for centuries, yet an overarching concept to study these activities across nations, time periods, and industries (called 'the commercial determinants of health' (CDH)) has emerged only recently. The purpose of this review was to assess the descriptive characteristics of CDH research and to identify remaining research gaps. We systematically searched four databases (Scopus, OVID Medline, Ovid Embase, and Ovid Global Health) on Sept 13, 2022 for literature using CDH terms that described corporate activities that have the potential to influence population health and/or health equity (n = 116). We evaluated the following characteristics of the literature: methods employed, industries studied, regions investigated, funders, reported conflicts of interest, and publication in open-access formats. The characteristics of the articles included that many were conceptual (50/116 articles; 43%) or used qualitative methods (37; 32%). Only eight articles (7%) used quantitative or mixed methods. The articles most often discussed corporate activities in relation to the food and beverage (51/116; 44%), tobacco (20; 17%), and alcohol industries (19; 16%), with limited research on activities occurring in other industries. Most articles (42/58 articles reporting a regional focus; 72%) focused on corporate activities occurring in high-income regions of the world. Our findings indicate that literature that has used CDH terms and described corporate practices that influence human health has primarily focused on three major industries in higher-income regions of the world. Qualitative methods were the most common empirical method for investigating these activities. CDH-focused investigations of corporate practices conducted by less-studied industries (e.g., social media) and in lower-income regions are recommended. Longitudinal quantitative studies assessing the associations between corporate practices and a range of health outcomes is also a necessary next step for this field.

Knowledge levels of doctors and nurses working in surgical clinics about nutrients and food supplements, a multicentre descriptive study

PurposeThe use of nutrients and food supplements is increasing worldwide. Nutrients and food supplements frequently used in the surgical period may cause complications and side effects. This study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge about sixty-one nutrients and food supplements among doctors and nurses working in surgical clinics.DesignA multicentre descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study.MethodsThe study was conducted between 15 February and 31 May 2022 with a total of 410 participants, including 143 doctors and 267 nurses, working in the surgical clinics of 8 hospitals, including public, university and private hospitals, within the borders of one province in Turkey. Data were collected face-to-face using a questionnaire developed by the researchers, which included descriptive characteristics of the doctors and nurses and questions about sixty-one nutrients and food supplements.ResultsThe median overall success score of the doctors and nurses participating in the study regarding the use of nutrients and food supplements was 3.20 out of 100 points, the median success score of complications and side effects of nutrients and food supplements in the surgical period was 7.06 out of 33 points, the median success score for discontinuation of nutrients and food supplements prior to surgery was 0.21 out of 16 points, and the median success score for drug interactions of nutrients and food supplements was 1.70 out of 51 points. In addition, it was found that the overall success scores of doctors and nurses regarding nutrients and food supplements increased statistically significantly with increasing age and working years. The total success score of doctors and nurses who received training in nutrients and food supplements was statistically significantly higher than that of doctors and nurses who did not receive training.ConclusionIn conclusion, it was found that the level of knowledge of nutrients and food supplements among doctors and nurses working in surgical clinics was less than half or even close to zero. Therefore, it is recommended that training on nutrients and food supplements should be included in the undergraduate and postgraduate education of doctors and nurses in order to prevent complications, side effects, drug interactions and patient safety related to the use of nutrients and food supplements in the surgical period.

Investigation of the Relationship between Burnout Level and Psychological Resilience in Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

AbstractThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between burnout level and psychological resilience in parents of children with Down syndrome (DS). This study was conducted at a Special Education and Rehabilitation Center in Türkiye between August and October 2022. The sample of the correlational and cross-sectional study consisted of 80 parents of children with DS. In this study, descriptive characteristics form (DFC), Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and brief resilience scale (BRS) were used to collect data. The parents' mean scores on the emotional exhaustion subscale (EES) and personal achievement subscale (PAS) of MBI according to descriptive characteristics revealed statistically significant difference in the EES and PAS scores associated with the parents' age, gender, education status, working status, number of children in the family, and family type (p &lt; 0.05). The parents' mean scores on the BRS according to descriptive characteristics revealed statistically significant difference in BRS scores associated with the gender, educational status, working status, number of children, type of family, and presence of a chronic disease in the child (p &lt; 0.05). There was a strong negative correlation between the EES and the BRS (r = −0.740, p &lt; 0.05), and a strong positive correlation between the PAS and the BRS (r = 0.758, p &lt; 0.05). It was determined that parents' emotional exhaustion levels increased as their psychological resilience levels decreased, and parents' personal accomplishment increased as their psychological resilience levels increased.

Description and Genomic Characteristics of Diaphorobacter limosussp. nov., Isolated from a Sewage-Treatment Plant.

A Gram-stain-negative, rod-shaped, non-motile, catalase-positive, denitrifying bacterium, designated strain Y-1T, was isolated from an aeration tank of a sewage treatment plant in China and characterized using polyphasic taxonomic approaches. Strain Y-1T could grow at 10-37°C (optimum 25°C), at pH 5.0-10.0 (optimum 7.0) and in the presence of 0-3.0% (w/v) NaCl (optimum 0.5%). The phylogenetic tree based on the 16S rRNA gene sequences revealed that strain Y-1T was a member of genus Diaphorobacter, and showed the highest sequence similarities with Diaphorobacter oryzae RF3T (97.50%), Diaphorobacter nitroreducens NA10BT (97.38%) and Diaphorobacter aerolatus 8604S-37T (96.56%). In terms of carbon source utilization and enzyme activities, strain Y-1T was significantly different from its similar strains. The major respiratory quinone was Q-8, and the main polar lipid was phosphatidylethanolamine. Comparative genomic analysis of strain Y-1T and other Diaphorobacter species was conducted to explore the mechanisms underlying the differences among these strains. Strain Y-1T encoded 3957 genes, consisting of 3813 protein-coding genes and 144 RNA coding genes, and encoded 652 enzymes with 31 unique enzymes compared with other related species. The DNA G + C content was 69.95mol%. Strain Y-1T exhibited 41.71%DNA-DNA relatedness and 95% ANIb with the most related type strains.On the basis of the evidence presented from polyphasic analysis, strain Y-1T was suggested as a novel species within the genus Diaphorobacter, for which the name Diaphorobacter limosus sp. nov. is proposed, with the type strain Y-1T (= KCTC 92852T = CCTCCAB2023032T).

Evaluation of Honey and Propolis Consumption Habits of Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Objective: This study was conducted to assess the consumption preferences and quantities of bee products in adults and to determine change in consumption of honey and propolis during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Material and Method: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 1217 individuals between November 2021 and March 2022. An online questionnaire was used for data collection, which included descriptive characteristics and participants' honey and propolis consumption habits. The data was analyzed using number, percentage, mean, McNemar, and Marginal Homogeneity test. Results: In this study, mean age of individuals was 26.84±10.96 years, 68.9% were male, 51.8% had a secondary education, and 73.4% had no chronic disease. It was found that honey and propolis increased among subjects during the pandemic (p&amp;lt;0.001). Participants consume honey and propolis because they are tasty and nutritious, strengthen immune system, and are effective in treating diseases. It was found that participants preferred filtered honey as honey type and multi-floral blossom honey (plateau) and honeydew (pine) as honey variety. Conclusion: This study is the first study with a large sample size conducted in Türkiye to determine the consumption of honey and propolis in adults during the pandemic and to evaluate the changes due to the pandemic. The results of this study show that the consumption of honey and propolis has increased during the pandemic.

The effectiveness of abstinence-based and harm reduction-based interventions in reducing problematic substance use in adults who are experiencing homelessness in high income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis: A systematic review.

The effectiveness of abstinence-based and harm reduction-based interventions in reducing problematic substance use in adults who are experiencing homelessness in high income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis: A systematic review.

Coronavirus phobia and burnout in healthcare workers during the pandemic process

Aim: During the pandemic process, healthcare workers are in a very high-risk group and constitute the group most affected by the process. This study was conducted to determine coronavirus phobia and burnout in healthcare workers during the pandemic process. Method: This descriptive study was conducted with 337 healthcare workers between June and December 2021. Research data were collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Coronavirus 19 Phobia Scale, and the Coronavirus Burnout Scale. Results: The mean age of participants in the study was 31.7±8.5; 69.97% of them were female, and 45.7% of them were nurses. The mean score of the Coronavirus Phobia Scale of the healthcare professionals was 49.46±15.83, and the mean score of the Coronavirus Burnout Scale was determined as 25.65±10.50. It was concluded that there was a statistically significant positive correlation between the Coronavirus Phobia Scale of healthcare workers and the Coronavirus Burnout Scale (p&amp;lt;0.05). It was determined that coronavirus phobia and burnout were higher in women and in those who worked in the intensive care unit. Coronavirus phobia was higher in healthcare workers who had chronic diseases and whose family members were not diagnosed with COVID-19 (p&amp;lt;0.05). In addition, it was determined that coronavirus phobia and burnout were higher in nurses in doctors (p&amp;lt;0.05). Conclusion: It was concluded that the coronavirus phobia and burnout levels of healthcare workers were low, and the burnout increased as the phobia level increased.