Hospitality Venues' Anti-tobacco Legislation Violation in 11 Different Cities in Türkiye.

In Türkiye, anti-tobacco legislation (Law No. 4207 on the Prevention and Control of Harms of Tobacco Products) aims to ensure a "tobacco-free" life for current and future generations. However, there are observations of violations in the hospitality sector.

Tobacco Use Status of Medical Faculty Students and Evaluation of Affecting Factors.

Objective:  The aim of the study is to determine the tobacco use status of first and fifth grade students studying at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in the 2022-2023 academic year and to evaluate the factors affecting tobacco use. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The data of the cross-sectional study were obtained by sending a form prepared in electronic environment to the students after a brief information was given in the unit/classroom where they did their internship, and the students responded on their mobile phones. In research, 539 of 790 students answered the form.

Effect of peer education on knowledge and frequency of smoking among high school students in disadvantaged districts: A quasi-experimental study.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of peer education on changing the knowledge and frequency of smoking of high school students.

Methods: The quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, Turkey, during the 2021-22 academic year, and comprised students of either gender from the 9th to the 11th grade. After baseline assessment, training that blended peer education with the photovoice technique was administered between March 2021 and January 2022.

Left Atrial Mechanical Function And Stiffness In Patients With Premature Ventricular Contraction: A Speckle Tracking Study.

Aim: Ventricular extrasystole (PVC) is characterized by premature ventricular depolarization and is associated with increased risk of arrhythmias and structural heart disease. This study aimed to investigate the association between the PVC burden and left atrial (LA) function in individuals without known cardiac disease.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 102 patients with PVCs who were admitted to a cardiology clinic.

The diagnostic utility of the basal and post-exercise QRS-T angle in patients with stable coronary artery disease.

Background: To evaluate the diagnostic utility of basal and post-exercise QRS-T angle in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).

Methods: This cross-sectional and observational study analyzed 190 patients with stable angina. The QRS-T angle is measured on the 12-lead electrocardiograms at baseline and just after stopping the treadmill stress test in patients undergoing conventional coronary angiography (CAG).

A new indicator of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients undergoing elective coronary angiography: tissue doppler-derived E/(EA × SA) index.

Objective: Hemodynamic instability plays an important role in the development of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), which is an important complication of coronary angiography. Left ventricular (LV) end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) accurately reflects hemodynamic changes. In clinical practice, measuring LVEDP invasively presents some challenges and is not always accessible.

Determinants of prelacteal feeding practice in Uganda; a population based cross-sectional study using Uganda demographic and health survey data.

Background: Breastfeeding has well-established short-term and long-term health benefits for both the mother and infant. Initiating breastfeeding immediately after birth stimulates breast milk production. Prelacteal feeding (PLF) may result in late initiation of breastfeeding, and thus insufficient production of breast milk.

Comparison of Intrauterine Device Insertion-Related Pain and Ease of Procedure at Different Times During Menstruation.

Objective: Fear of pain during the copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) insertion may lead patients to reject this highly effective birth control method. The aim of this study was to investigate the pain scores associated with IUD insertion and the ease of procedure at different times during menstruation.

Method: In this prospective cohort trial, eligible women received IUD at three-time segments of menstruation: Group I, at 0.

The effect of 75-g oral glucose tolerance test on maternal and foetal Doppler parameters in healthy pregnancies: a cross-sectional observational study.

Hyperglycaemia can alter placental resistance to blood flow and hyperglycaemia has adverse perinatal outcomes. Oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) increases the maternal plasma glucose levels temporarily and mimics metabolic hyperglycaemia. The blood flow of the uterine artery (UtA), umbilical artery (UA), middle cerebral artery (MCA) were assessed before, 1 and 2 h following the OGTT by using Doppler ultrasonography.

Clinical characteristics, maternal and neonatal outcomes of pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection in Turkey.

Objectives: To evaluate clinical features, laboratory test results, maternal and neonatal outcomes of pregnant patients with the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Background: COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease caused by a severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Healthy pregnant women are more susceptible to developing COVID-19.

How does subchorionic hematoma in the first trimester affect pregnancy outcomes?

Introduction: Subchorionic hematoma (SCH) in pregnancy has been associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. We aimed to investigate the association of SCH with adverse pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women in relation to size of hematoma and control subjects.

Material And Methods: This study included 178 pregnant women with sono-graphically detected SCH in the 1 trimester, and 350 pregnant controls without SCH.

Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Pregnant Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic's Delay Phase.

Background: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic emerged in Wuhan, China and has spread all over the world and affected global mental health. Pregnant women may be particularly vulnerable and experience high levels of distress during an infectious disease outbreak. The aim of this study was to determine anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Comparison of Postoperative Pulmonary Complication Indices in Elective Abdominal Surgery Patients.

Background: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) are important problems that prolong hospital stays by increasing morbidity and mortality of patients. Early identification of risky cases through preoperative evaluation is important for reducing the complications that may be seen in patients postoperatively. The aim of this study is to calculate, evaluate and compare the risk indices for PPC in patients who will undergo elective abdominal surgery.

The association of the amniotic fluid index (AFI) with perinatal fetal and maternal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).

Objectives: To investigate association of amniotic fluid index (AFI) with perinatal fetal and maternal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 70 singleton pregnancies complicated by PPROM at 23-33 weeks' gestation were enrolled in this prospective observational study. Data on maternal clinical and obstetric characteristics [maternal age, gravidity, parity, PPROM time, and AFI (cm), latency period, treatments, type of delivery, length of hospital stay (LOS, day)], fetal characteristics (gestational age at delivery, birth weight (g), gender) and maternal and fetal complications were recorded and compared in AFI < 5 cm (n = 27) and AFI ≥ 5 cm (n = 21) groups.

Results: Overall AFI was ≤ 5 cm in 27 (56.

Anxiety and depression symptoms in the same pregnant women before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives With clinical experience from previous coronavirus infections, public health measures and fear of infection may have negative psychological effects on pregnant women. This study aimed to compare the level of anxiety and depression in the same pregnant women before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods The pregnant women continuing pregnancy who participated in the first study which was undertaken to clarify the factors associated with mental health of pregnant women before the COVID-19 pandemic, were included for the current study during the outbreak.

Comparative Analysis of Maternal and Fetal Outcomes of Pregnancies Complicated and Not Complicated with Hyperemesis Gravidarum Necessitating Hospitalization.

Objective: To compare maternal and fetal outcomes of pregnancies complicated and not complicated with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) necessitating hospitalization.

Method: A total of 386 women with singleton deliveries between March 2015 and January 2018 were included in this retrospective single-center study. Of 386 women, 186 women (mean±SD age: 30.

Comparison of maternal and fetal complications in pregnant women with breech presentation undergoing spontaneous or induced vaginal delivery, or cesarean delivery.

Objective: Breech presentation is the most common form of malpresentation, and associated with perinatal asphyxia and mortality, and maternal morbidity. Data associated with labor induction in breech presentation are limited. The aim of this study was to compare maternal and fetal complication rates in induced and spontaneous vaginal, and cesarean delivery with breech presentation.

Could hematologic parameters be useful biomarkers for the diagnosis of endometriosis?

Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), lymphocyte‑to‑monocyte ratio (LMR), and mean platelet volume (MPV) in patients with endometriosis as compared with healthy controls.

Background: Currently, no non-invasive diagnostic test of endometriosis has been implemented in clinical practice.

Methods: A total of 121 women with endometriosis and 136 controls participated in this retrospective study.

Socioeconomic factors associated with tobacco smoking in Turkey: a cross-sectional, population-based study.

Background: Gender and lower socioeconomic status are associated with smoking.

Aims: This study aimed to determine the association between socioeconomic factors and cigarette tobacco smoking in Balcova, Izmir, Turkey, with a focus on gender differences.

Methods: The study population was all men and women (36 187) aged over 30 years living in Balcova from October 2007 to May 2009.

Evaluation of effectiveness of peer education on smoking behavior among high school students.

To evaluate the effectiveness of peer education on changing the smoking behavior of high schoolage children's.  Methods: In this interventional study; transtheoretical model, which is one of the cognitive-behavioral models was used for application of the peer education. Study was conducted in Izmir during 2011-2012 education period and included 338 students from 2 high schools The independent variable of the study is peer training.

Does raising awareness in families reduce environmental tobacco smoke exposure in wheezy children?

Introduction: Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is thought to increase the severity and number of attacks in wheezy children. Objective assessments are needed to change the behavior of families to reduce the exposure of wheezy children to ETS.

Aim: To determine whether informing families about their children's urinary cotinine levels curtailed the exposure of children to ETS.

Degradation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol with peroxymonosulfate catalyzed by soluble and supported iron porphyrins.

Degradation of 2,4,6-trichloropenol (TCP) with peroxymonosulfate (PMS) catalyzed by iron porphyrin tetrasulfonate ([FePTS)] was investigated in an 8-to-1 (v/v) CHOH-HO mixture. Typical reaction medium contained a 4.00 mL methanol solution of TCP (0.

The contribution of clinical assessments to the diagnostic algorithm of pulmonary embolism.

Background: Pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) is a major disease in respiratory emergencies. Thoracic CT angiography (CTA) is an important method of visualizing PE. Because of the high radiation and contrast exposure, the method should be performed selectively in patients in whom PE is suspected.