Publications by authors named "A Gorek Dilektaslı"
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- The COVID-19 pandemic, declared by the WHO in March 2020, has led to increased investigation into how SARS-CoV-2 spreads, particularly in indoor settings.
- Many studies on infection risk have overlooked the evaporation of droplets and are based on static air conditions, while the recommended social distancing is 1.83 m (6 feet).
- This research used Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to simulate airborne transmission in a hospital examination room, analyzing how different air speeds and droplet sizes affect infection risk and identifying high-risk areas to improve hospital room design.
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- A study was conducted on medical university students to analyze the prevalence and patterns of tobacco and e-cigarette use in a country where e-cigarette sales are banned.
- Out of 1,054 surveyed students, a notable percentage reported smoking cigarettes (37.7%), with fewer using e-cigarettes (4.0%) or water pipes (4.5%).
- Many e-cigarette users underestimated the health risks associated with nicotine and other harmful chemicals, and a significant portion obtained e-cigarettes through illegal means despite the ban.
Smoking Cessation Success and Affecting Factors in Geriatric Patients.
Iran J Public Health
December 2023
Background: There are difficulties in the treatment of smoking cessation in elderly patients. However, elderly smokers who gave up smoking had lower rates of death from heart attack, stroke, and cancer, as well as improved cognitive function. This study aimed to investigate the affecting factors and the success of smoking cessation rate in patients aged 60 and over in Turkey.
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- * Vulnerable groups with chronic diseases may not have received sufficient information about smoking's impact on their health, including the importance of treatment options and follow-up care.
- * It's crucial for healthcare professionals to prioritize education on the benefits of smoking cessation and stay informed through high-quality, independent research to advise on newer tobacco products and their health implications.