Publications by authors named "G Ozturk Emiral"

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between cyberchondria and obsessive beliefs and determine the potential risk of the former.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with 777 individuals. The Cyberchondria Severity Scale and the Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire were applied to the participants.

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Background: Seasonal agricultural workers group is one of the most disadvantageous groups of working life in Turkey same as many other countries. We aimed to determine the status of cardiovascular disease risk factors among migrant seasonal agricultural workers (MSAW) and to compare obtained data with local residents.

Methods: This study cross-sectional study was conducted among MSAW in Eskisehir, Turkey and closest town residents in 2015 during agricultural season.

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Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has become an issue in the public health discipline.

Aims: The primary aim of this study is to assess the potential determinants for both knowledge level of metabolic syndrome and health literacy (HL) level among the adult population. The second purpose of this study is to show whether there is a relationship between the MetS knowledge level and the HL level in western Turkey.

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Background: Hair graying is common in humans; but there is scarce data about its epidemiology.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and epidemiological characteristics and associated factors of hair graying.

Methods: A total of 1541 volunteers between 15 and 65 years old were included in this population-based, cross-sectional study.

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Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the level of healthy lifestyle behaviors and related factors in the individuals who applied to the primary health-care center.

Methods: The study is a cross-sectional study of adults aged 18 years and over who applied to the primary health-care center. The sample size of the study was calculated as 992 people and 995 participants were accessible.

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