Reliability and validity of a Turkish version of the hypertension self-care profile.

The purpose of the study was to develop a Turkish version of the Hypertension Self-care Profile and to examine its reliability and validity. The sample consisted of 200 adults with hypertension. Internal consistency was estimated by calculating the Cronbach alpha coefficient and item-total score correlation regarding item reliability.

Validity and reliability of the Turkish Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale.

Aims: The aim of the study was to create a Turkish version of the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS-7) and to examine its validity and reliability.

Methods: The sample of this methodological type study consisted of 100 Turkish patients with chronic disease. In the evaluation of data, the content validity index, Cronbach α, test-retest, item total score correlation, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and adherence statistics were used.

The prevalence of hopelessness among adults: disability and other related factors.

Background: Hopelessness has become an important issue in the fields of health and social care.

Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of hopelessness and its association with the current health condition, disability, and other socio-demographic characteristics.

Method: The cross-sectional study sampled a population of 501 adults in Bolu, Turkey.

Hepatitis B carriage and Brucella seroprevalence in urban and rural areas of Bolu province of Turkey: a prospective epidemiologic study.

Background/aims: In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen positivity and antibodies against Brucella in rural and urban areas of Bolu province of Turkey.

Methods: A total of 4,234 [corrected] people were screened from the urban and rural regions (3084 [corrected] versus 1150, respectively). All sera were evaluated for HBsAg and Brucella antibody.

The prevalence of latex allergy among health care workers in Bolu (Turkey).

Allergic reactions to latex have become a significant public health problem, particularly among health care workers (HCWs). The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of latex allergy and risk factors for latex sensitization among HCWs in Bolu in Turkey. The prevalence of latex allergy or hypersensitivity among HCWs was 19.