Exploring psychological help-seeking behaviors and stigma perception among cancer patients: a study on their impact on psychosocial adjustment.

Objective: The study investigates the relationships between psychological help-seeking behaviors, stigma perception, and psychosocial adjustment among cancer patients. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for enhancing the mental health and overall well-being of individuals battling cancer.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study involved 387 cancer patients, with data collected through structured questionnaires assessing attitudes toward seeking psychological help (ATSPPH-SF), stigma perception (SSRPH), and psychosocial adjustment (PAIS-SR).

Protective effect of propolis in protecting against radiation-induced oxidative stress in the liver as a distant organ.

Stresses caused by ionizing radiation can also damage tissues and organs through the circulatory system. In this study, we aimed to determine the radioprotective effect of propolis, a natural and powerful antioxidant product, against oxidative liver damage caused by cranial irradiation. Thirty-two male albino Sprague-Dawley rats, divided into four groups, were designed as sham group, irradiation (IR) group, propolis plus IR, control group of propolis.

A Novel Technique for the Management of Persistent Biliary Fistulas Developing After Liver Hydatid Cyst Surgeries: Drain Clamping Technique.

Background: External biliary fistula, where the residual cyst is associated with the biliary tree, is one of the most common complications after liver hydatid cyst surgery. Surgical procedures become a consideration for patients in whom the biliary fistula persists despite all endoscopic procedures. However, reoperation for biliary fistula after hydatid cyst surgery leads to additional complications and increases morbidity and mortality.

Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of primary health care nurses and midwives in breast cancer early diagnosis applications.

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to analyze the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of the nurses and midwives about the early diagnosis of breast cancer.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at 9 family medical centers (FMCs) and 1 community health center (CHC) in Bingol; the population of this research consisted of 25 midwives and 38 nurses. The protocol for this study was approved by the regional ethics committee of Bingol University.

Evaluation of anxiety condition among type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients.

Purpose: This study was conducted for the purpose of determining the relationship between type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients and anxiety.

Method: This study was conducted between August and September 2015 at Bingol State Hospital. The study included 131 patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) followed up at the Internal Diseases Polyclinic of Bingol State Hospital.

Malignant rhabdoid tumour in the stomach.

In this case report, a rare tumoral morphology in the gastrointestinal system is introduced. Malignant rhabdoid features are rarely observed in the gastrointestinal system but this discrimination is important due to the tumor's poor prognosis, aggressive behavior and early metastasis.