Publications by authors named "Esin Siddikoglu"
Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the hypothesis test results after categorizing the scale scores with cut-off points and to assess whether similar results would be obtained in that best represent the categories.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March 15 and 20, 2023 via the Lime Survey. The questionnaire included questions about the sociodemographic and life characteristics of the participants and the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II).
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- Physician immigration to developed countries is on the rise, but the reasons behind Turkish physicians' migration are still not well understood.
- A study of 9,881 senior medical students in Türkiye showed that 70.7% intend to emigrate, with about 60% wanting to stay abroad permanently.
- The main factors influencing their decisions include poor working conditions in Türkiye and a desirable social environment abroad, along with concerns about medical school quality significantly impacting their emigration intentions.
Heat waves are extreme weather and climate events that threaten public health by increasing morbidity and mortality. To reduce the health effects of heat waves, it is necessary to increase the knowledge level of the public, conduct awareness and protection activities and monitor these activity outcomes. The present study aimed to develop and validate a Turkish language scale of heat wave knowledge, awareness, practice and behavior for Turkish nationality.
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