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Analysis of the relationship between fear of coronavirus and hand hygiene beliefs and practices of surgical nurses: A descriptive and cross-sectional study.

This study aimed to analyse the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and hand hygiene beliefs and practices of surgical nurses. This article is a descriptive correlational study. It was conducted between February and May 2021 with 306 surgical nurses working at public and private hospitals in Northern Cyprus. A personal information form, Fear of COVID-19 Scale, Hand Hygiene Belief Scale and Hand Hygiene Practices Inventory were used for data collection. Of the participants in the study, 25.41% were 29 years old or younger and 85.15% were female. The mean scores obtained from the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, Hand Hygiene Belief Scale and the Hand Hygiene Practices Inventory were 23.12 ± 8.03, 81.33 ± 7.67 and 69.15 ± 1.94, respectively. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale scores were negatively correlated with the Hand Hygiene Belief Scale scores and positively correlated with the Hand Hygiene Practices Inventory scores. Hand hygiene practices were better for nurses with higher level of COVID-19 fear. Therefore, a high level of seriousness and awareness of nurses about hand hygiene, which was achieved during the COVID-19 pandemic, should be sustained to maintain proper hand hygiene practices.

Vulnerable Baby Perception of Mothers with Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Relationship with Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Bonding.

Aim: This study was performed with the aim of investigating the correlation between vulnerable baby perception with breastfeeding self-efficacy and bonding of mothers with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Material and Method: The sample for this descriptive and relational search study comprised mothers of 80 healthy infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Ordu University Education and Research Hospital for at least 3 days and at least 1 week past discharge. Collection of data used the Mother and Infant Descriptive Information Form, Vulnerable Baby Scale (VBS), Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (BSES), and Mother-Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS). Results: The VBS scores for employed mothers were significantly higher than those who were not employed, whereas the VBS scores for mothers with planned pregnancy were significantly higher than those with unplanned pregnancy (p < 0.05). According to the total number of pregnancies, the BSES scores were identified to be statistically significantly different (p < 0.05). The MIBS scores for mothers without mental change related to admission of the infant to NICU were significantly lower than those who were sad/scared (p = 0.015). There was a statistically insignificant correlation between VBS score and BSES score (p > 0.05). There was a positive and very weak statistically significant correlation between VBS score and MIBS score (p = 0.034). As VBS scores increase, MIBS scores increase (higher MIBS = lower bonding). In addition, the effect of VBS score on MIBS score was identified to be statistically significant (p = 0.042). Conclusion: The results of the study found a significant correlation between vulnerable baby perceptions of mothers and mother-infant bonding. As vulnerable baby perceptions increased, mother-infant bonding was identified to decrease. We speculate the breastfeeding self-efficacy and bonding levels of mothers with infants in the NICU should be assessed along with vulnerability perception levels, and necessary support should be provided to reduce vulnerability perceptions by informing mothers about the neonate's status.

Predicting mothers' exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months: Interface creation study using machine learning technique.

Machine learning techniques (MLT) build models to detect complex patterns and solve new problems using big data. The present study aims to create a prediction interface for mothers breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months using MLT. All mothers who had babies aged 6-24 months between 15.09.2021 and 15.12.2021 and to whom the surveys could be delivered were included. 'Personal Information Form' created by the researchers was used as a data collection tool. Data from 514 mothers participating in the study were used for MLT. Data from 70% of mothers were used for educational purposes, and a prediction model was created. The data obtained from the remaining 30% of the mothers were used for testing. The best MLT algorithm for predicting exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months was determined to be the Random Forest Classifier. The top five variables affecting the possibility of mothers breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months were as follows: "the mother not having any health problems during pregnancy," "there were no people who negatively affected the mother's morale about breastfeeding," "the amount of water the mother drinks in a day," "thinking that her milk supply is insufficient," "having no problems breastfeeding the baby". Using created prediction model may allow early identification of mothers with a risk of not breastfeeding their babies exclusively for the first 6 months. In this way, mothers in the risk group can be closely monitored in the early period.

Determination of Opinions on HPV Infection and HPV Vaccine among Nursing Students by Focus Group Discussion.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine nursing students' opinions about human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV vaccine. Methods: This is a qualitative focus group discussion study, in which a state university in Western Turkey, undergraduate nursing students are recruited through purposive sampling. The research data were collected on an online platform with the focus group interview method by using the Participant Information Form and Semistructured Interview Form. Results: Three main themes (HPV infection/vaccine perception, severity perception, and suggestions and requests/facilitators) and eight subthemes were developed based on the thematic analysis of the research findings. Conclusions: According to the findings, it was concluded that nursing students' opinions on HPV infection and HPV vaccine were affected by factors related to cultural, religious, and sexual behaviors. Based on study results, it is suggested to organize national cervical screening programs to increase public's knowledge and awareness on the subject in accordance with the sociocultural norms of the society with the agreement and cooperation of educated health service providers, policy makers, and educators.

EFFECTIVENESS OF CBT BASED RELAPSE PREVENTION THERAPY IN REDUCING RELAPSE RISK AND CRAVING AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

Present study explored the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Relapse Prevention Techniques (CBT-BRPT) in reducing relapse risk and craving among individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Drawing from a comprehensive literature review, the study addressed the pressing need for evidence-based interventions to combat SUD and its associated challenges. Present study employed a Pre-Experimental Research Design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach, utilized the purposive sampling to recruit a sample of 50 male participants seeking treatment for SUD. The instruments utilized include the Stimulant Relapse Risk Scale (SRRS), the Brief Substance Craving Scale (BSCS), and a Demographic Information Form. Results demonstrated significant reductions in both craving and relapse risk among participants who received CBT-BRPT intervention. These findings underscore the importance of CBT-BRPT as a viable treatment option for individuals with SUD, offering promising implications for clinical practice and substance abuse treatment programs. Despite limitations such as sample size and absence of a control group, the study's findings advocate for the integration of CBT approaches into existing treatment modalities and call for further research to validate the efficacy of CBT interventions in addressing substance use disorders comprehensively.

Determination of the effect of preoperative knee joint function on postoperative quality of life in patients with total knee arthroplasty.

Primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most successful procedures for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. To determine the effect of preoperative knee joint function on postoperative quality of life in patients undergoing primaryTKA. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 208 patients in the orthopedics and traumatology clinic. Data were gathered with a personal information form, the Oxford Knee Score (OKS), and the EQ-5D-5L Quality Of Life Scale in the preoperative period,at postoperative 6th week, and at postoperative 3rd month. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation analysis, and simple linear regression analysis. The mean age of the patients was 65.65 ± 7.01 years. Most patients (86.1%) were women, and 51.4% underwent left TKA. OKS scores indicated poor knee function preoperatively and gradually increased at postoperative 6th week and 3rd month. Preoperative OKS was a significant predictor of postoperative knee joint function and quality of life. This study shows that preoperative knee joint function significantly affects postoperative knee joint function and quality of life. These results demonstrate the importance of the surgery timing and suggest that performing surgery earlier in functional decline may be associated with a better outcome.

A comprehensive investigation of biopsychosocial determinants influencing primary dysmenorrhea among university students

ABSTRACT Dysmenorrhea, characterized by pain and related symptoms, significantly impacts women’s quality of life in work and education, prompting a comprehensive evaluation of associated factors. The objective of this study was to utilize structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze and assess the biopsychosocial factors influencing dysmenorrhea among university students. Three hundred and thirty-nine university students were included in this cross-sectional descriptive study. Data were collected using the Participant Information Form, the Beck Anxiety Scale (BAS), the Beck Depression Scale (BDS), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), the Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale (ACES), the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). It was determined that the variables of pain onset (t = 3.24, p < .05) and age at menarche (t = -2.16, p < .05) showed a significant relationship with the model. The variables of the PCS (t = 16.87, p < .001), BDS (t = 3.06, p < .05), and BAS (t = 5.13, p < .001) showed a significant relationship with the model. Social factors in the model were examined, and a family history of dysmenorrhea and the ACES variables did not contribute significantly to the model (p > .05). The study indicates primary dysmenorrhea influenced by biological and psychological factors. Nurses should conduct holistic assessments and provide comprehensive care for affected women.

An Ignored Fact: Feeling of Guilt in Mothers Whose Children are Hospitalized

Objective: This study aimed to examine the feeling of guilt experienced by mothers whose children are hospitalized and the factors affecting it. Methods: Data were collected from mothers whose children were hospitalized using a Personal Information Form and the Feeling of Guilt Scale for Mothers whose Children were Hospitalized. Analyzes were made in the SPSS 26 package program. P

The well-worn route revisited: Striatal and hippocampal system contributions to familiar route navigation.

Classic research has shown a division in the neuroanatomical structures that support flexible (e.g., short-cutting) and habitual (e.g., familiar route following) navigational behavior, with hippocampal-caudate systems associated with the former and putamen systems with the latter. There is, however, disagreement about whether the neural structures involved in navigation process particular forms of spatial information, such as associations between constellations of cues forming a cognitive map, versus single landmark-action associations, or alternatively, perform particular reinforcement learning algorithms that allow the use of different spatial strategies, so-called model-based (flexible) or model-free (habitual) forms of learning. We sought to test these theories by asking participants (N = 24) to navigate within a virtual environment through a previously learned, 9-junction route with distinctive landmarks at each junction while undergoing functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). In a series of probe trials, we distinguished knowledge of individual landmark-action associations along the route versus knowledge of the correct sequence of landmark-action associations, either by having absent landmarks, or "out-of-sequence" landmarks. Under a map-based perspective, sequence knowledge would not require hippocampal systems, because there are no constellations of cues available for cognitive map formation. Within a learning-based model, however, responding based on knowledge of sequence would require hippocampal systems because prior context has to be utilized. We found that hippocampal-caudate systems were more active in probes requiring sequence knowledge, supporting the learning-based model. However, we also found greater putamen activation in probes where navigation based purely on sequence memory could be planned, supporting models of putamen function that emphasize its role in action sequencing.

Information perseveration in recognition memory: Examining the scope of sequential dependencies.

Models of recognition memory often assume that decisions are made independently from each other. Yet there is growing evidence that consecutive recognition responses show sequential dependencies, whereby making one response increases the probability of repeating that response from one trial to the next trial. Across six experiments, we replicated this response-related carryover effect using word and nonword stimuli and further demonstrated that the content of the previous trial-both perceptual and conceptual-can also bias the response to the current test probe, with both perceptual (orthographic) and conceptual (semantic) similarity boosting the probability of consecutive "old" responses. Finally, a manipulation of attentional engagement in Experiments 3a and 3b provided little evidence these carryover effects on recognition decisions are merely a product of lapses in attention. Taken together, the current study reinforces prior findings that recognition decisions are not made independently, and that multiple forms of information perseverate across consecutive trials.

Assessing Evidence-Based Practice in Operating Room Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Southwest of Iran

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a clinical decision-making process that is grounded in the utilization of the most reliable and up-to-date evidence. It involves utilizing resources and evidence to enhance patient management. The application of evidence-based decisions in patient care and education is of utmost importance in the performance of health sciences students. However, the emphasis on this concept among operating room nursing students has been lacking. Hence, the objective of this research is to assess the implementation of evidence-based practice among operating room nursing students studying in the operating room department at the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. The study follows a descriptive, cross-sectional design, with a sample of 148 operating room nursing students selected through census sampling based on the student list. After obtaining informed consent, participants completed a demographic information form and the Rubin–Parrish evidence-based practice questionnaire. The data that were gathered underwent analysis through the utilization of SPSS version 22 software, employing descriptive statistics, T-tests, and Pearson correlation coefficient tests. The results revealed that the overall average score of evidence-based practice among the students exceeded the standard scores (172.66 ± 14.74). There was a significant association between the evidence-based practice score and prior familiarity with evidence-based practice, interest in the field of study, research experience, intention to participate in the Master’s exam, and the participants’ grade point average (GPA) (p&lt;0.05). These findings indicate that operating room nursing students displayed an average level of evidence-based practice, emphasizing the need for effective plans and strategies to improve their performance. Addressing the identified factors from this study becomes crucial in this regard.

Thirst Distress in Palliative Care Patients.

Objective: It has been reported that chronically critical patients and patients at high risk of death have moderate to high levels of thirst distress. It was planned as a descriptive and cross-sectional study to determine thirst distress in palliative care patients. Methods: A Patient Information Form, the Thirst Severity Form, and the Thirst Distress Scale were used for data collection. The research was carried out between March 2023 and July 2023 with 157 patients hospitalized in the palliative care services of a state hospital and a training and research hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Results: Of the patients, 51.6% were female. The mean thirst distress score of the patients was 23.96 ± 5.096. Of the patients, 0.6% had no thirst distress; 7.6% had mild, 48.4% had moderate, 38.9% had high, and 4.5% had severe thirst distress. Thirst scores of patients who were illiterate and did not smoke or drink alcohol were high (P < .05). The thirst distress score of patients fed with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy was higher than that of patients fed with total parenteral nutrition. There was a positive weak correlation between age and thirst distress score, a negative very weak correlation between fluid balance and thirst distress score, and a positive moderate correlation between Visual Analog Scale and thirst distress. Conclusion: Thirst distress was found to be at moderate and high levels in palliative care patients. In patients, thirst should be routinely assessed, and necessary interventions should be planned.

Social Group Work Practice in Coping with Problematic Technology Use in Adolescents: A Mixed Method Research

Problematic technology use is a growing concern among adolescents, with those aged 12-18 being particularly vulnerable. This study aims to investigate the technology usage habits of students, assess their addiction levels, and mitigate any problematic patterns. Conducted at a pilot high school in Ankara, Türkiye, the research involved 630 students aged 14-17. Quantitative data collection utilized the Personal Information Form, Technology Addiction Scale, and Technological Addiction Scale. Qualitative data collection included selecting 10 students for group social work sessions. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS, while NVIVO was used for qualitative analysis. The study identified high, medium, and low levels of technology addiction among students, highlighting psycho-social difficulties such as social exclusion, impaired functionality, difficulty in controlling technology use, and deprivation. Applying a cognitive-behavioral approach, group social work sessions in the form of psycho-educational groups proved effective in addressing problematic technology use in adolescents. The findings were contextualized within existing literature, with recommendations for future research including the inclusion of control groups and exploration of different therapeutic approaches in group studies.

The Effect of Hot Application Applied to the Breast with the Help of the Thera Pearl in the Postpartum Period on Mothers’ Milk Perception and Postpartum Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy: A Randomized Controlled Study

Breastfeeding difficulties are often present in the first weeks of the postpartum period, and various factors can cause a mother’s early cessation of breastfeeding. Such factors include mothers’ self-efficacy and perception of insufficient milk. This study aimed to examine the effect of a hot application on the breast with the help of the Thera Pearl in the postpartum period on milk perception and breastfeeding self-efficacy. This was a randomized controlled trial. This study was completed with 64 puerperal mothers, 31 of whom were control and 33 were experimental. A Personal Information Form, Breastfeeding Observation Form, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, and Insufficient Milk Perception Scale were used to collect data. The average breastfeeding self-efficacy scale scores of the experimental group were 42.46 and 62, respectively, at the first and last follow-up, while the control group’s mean scores were 57.42 and 47. The average scores of the experimental group on the insufficient milk perception scale were 19, 28, and 48, respectively, from the first to the last follow-up, while those of the control group were 28, 24, and 34, respectively. As a result, self-efficacy and milk perception are important factors affecting breastfeeding. In this study, we found that Thera Pearl application increased breastfeeding self-efficacy but did not affect milk perception.

The Effect of Rational Drug Use On Disease Adaptation And Quality Of Life In Geriatric Patients With Heart Failure

Aim: Due to chronic diseases that occur with advancing age, the number of medications used in geriatric individuals increases dramatically. This increment necessitates the rational use of drugs within a proper program. Reasonable drug use can affect individuals' adaptation to the diseases and their quality of life. This research was undertaken to explore the impact of rational drug use on disease adaptation and life Quality in geriatric patients with heart failure. Materials and Method: The research involved a cohort of 322 individuals aged 65 and above. Participants completed a patient information form, including the Rational Drug Use Scale, the Chronic Disease Adjustment Scale, and the Elderly Quality of Life Scale (CASP-19). Statistical comparisons utilized t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and ANOVA tests, while Pearson correlation analysis was employed to assess the associations between scale scores. Significance was determined for conditions with p-values less than 0.05. Results: The study revealed a notable correlation between the patients' levels of rational drug use and their adaptation to the disease (r=0.226; p0.05). However, only in the group with polypharmacy was the total score of the physical adaptation sub-dimension of the ACIS significantly lower (p=0.011). Conclusion and Suggestions: The research findings indicated that rational drug use among geriatric individuals positively influenced their ability to adapt to the disease, albeit resulting in a comparatively modest impact on the sub-dimensions of quality of life. Further studies are needed to evaluate rational drug use and to investigate its effect on symptom control, patient satisfaction, and quality of life in patients with heart failure.

Association Between Prebiotic or Probiotic Consumption and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the General Adult Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Aim: To explore the relationships between prebiotic or probiotic consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes. Design: This study is a cross-sectional study with the use of the STROBE checklist. Method: The data were collected from December 2021 and June 2022 using the General Information Form, Assessment of Probiotic and Prebiotic Food Consumption Form, and Finnish Type 2 Diabetes Risk Questionnaire via an online survey. The healthy adults were included in this study. Univariate analysis, logistic and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to investigate the relationship between prebiotic or probiotic consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes. Results: A total of 401 healthy adults completed the survey. Of these participants, 359 consumed prebiotics or probiotics, and 42 did not consume prebiotics or probiotics. Logistic regression analysis showed that prebiotic-probiotic consumption was not a significant predictor of low (OR=0.600, p=0.127), mild (OR=1.360, p=0.381), moderate (OR=0.905, p=0.819), high (OR=1.310, p=0.588) and very high risk of type 2 diabetes (OR=462288673.51, p=0.998). In addition, linear regression analysis presented that prebiotic-probiotic consumption or no consumption was not a significant predictor on the type 2 diabetes risk (β = -0.072, p=0.151). Conclusions: This study showed that prebiotic or probiotic consumption was not associated with the risk of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, further studies are needed to investigate prebiotic or probiotic consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Factors Affecting the Mental Health of Youth After the Great Kahramanmaras Earthquake Disaster

This study aims to determine the extent of the psychological effects of the Kahramanmaraş earthquake disaster, which is widely regarded as one of the most significant disasters of the century, on young people based on their direct or indirect exposure and to investigate the impact of these issues on life satisfaction. Data were collected from 337 individuals who were continuing their advanced education at a state university in Turkey, using a demographic information form, life satisfaction scale and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21. In the analysis of the data, t-test, Pearson correlation test, ANOVA and multiple regression analysis were employed. The results of the analyses indicated that as the intensity of exposure to disaster news increased, the stress, depression, and anxiety levels of the participants also increased. Individuals who experienced the earthquake personally and participated in volunteer aid activities demonstrated higher depression and anxiety scores and DASS21 scale total scores than those who did not directly experience the earthquake but followed the news and those whose relatives experienced the earthquake. There was no significant difference in the intensity of following earthquake news between men and women among the participants. However, it was determined that the intensity of following earthquake news from media and social media tools positively and significantly predicted the life satisfaction of the participants. These findings provide insights for future mental health interventions and social work practices for young people affected by the earthquake.

Examination of University Students Emotion Regulation Skills in Terms of Attachment Styles and Self-Compassion

In this study, it was aimed to examine the emotion regulation skills of university students in terms of attachment styles and self-compassion. The participants of the study were determined using the appropriate sampling method. The participants consisted of a total of 414 university students, 230 (55.6%) of whom were female and 184 (44.4%) of whom were male. In order to collect the data, “Personal Information Form”, “Emotion Regulation Scale (DBL)”, “Experiences in Close Relationships II (CRI II)” and “Self-Compassion Scale” were used. SPSS 26.0 package program was used to analyze the data. In this analysis, Pearson product-moment correlation, multiple linear regression analysis and independent groups t-test methods were used. The findings of the study showed that emotion regulation skills have a positive and significant relationship with attachment styles and self-compassion. As a result of the regression analysis, it was concluded that the avoidant attachment sub-dimension of attachment styles and the consciousness sub-dimension of self-compassion significantly predicted the re-evaluation sub-dimension of emotion regulation skills. It was concluded that the consciousness and overidentification sub-dimensions of attachment styles and self-compassion significantly predicted the concealment sub-dimension of emotion regulation skills. It was determined that emotion regulation skills did not show a significant difference according to gender.

The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioural Approach-Based Psychoeducation Program on Social Media Addiction

This study aims the examine of the effect of the psychoeducation program developed based on the Cognitive-Behavioural Approach (CBA) on the social media addiction levels of adolescents. The study involves the use of a quasi-experimental design with study group, in which pre-test, post-test, and follow-up studies were performed. The study group consists of 24 (12 experimental and 12 control) secondary school students selected from three different high schools and determined through random assignment. The experimental group received the psychoeducation program consisting of nine-seasons and no action was taken for the control group. Personal Information Form (PIF) and Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS) were used in the study as data collection tools. A pre-test two weeks before the application of the psychoeducation program, a post-test at the end of the application, and a follow-up test three months after the end of the application were performed among adolescents in the experimental group. Statistical analyzes revealed that there was a significant decrease in the social media addiction scores of the adolescents in the experimental group. In line with these results obtained from the study, it is possible to say that the psychoeducation program applied to adolescents in reducing social media addiction is effective in obtaining successful results in this process.

Manajemen Pengelolaan Utang pada Rumah Tangga Kelas Menengah di Kota Pontianak

Basically, debt in Islam is seen as an instrument that can help in meeting the needs of individuals or groups in need, but also has a side that needs to be considered so as not to cause harm or injustice. Due to poor financial management, some people today are more likely to go into debt. Many people go into debt to make ends meet, and the desire to owe comes from wanting to have an amount of money that is greater than their income. It is very important to carry out financial management in married life because the consumptive tendencies of modern society cause irresponsible financial management. This research is an interdisciplinary research that is exploratory, exploratory research does not require certain hypotheses or theories. Researchers only prepare a few questions as a guide to obtain primary data in the form of information, information, as initial data needed. There are two data sources, primary data and secondary data, data analysis techniques using observation, interviews and documentation. The interview results show that debt management in middle-class households in Pontianak City is influenced by various factors, including needs, income, and awareness of the importance of managing debt wisely. In many cases, good debt management plays a key role in maintaining family economic stability