Evaluation of infants administered prophylactic intravenous immunoglobulin following exposure to measles.

Introduction: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is an alternative for post-exposure prophylaxis if a vaccine is contraindicated and intramuscular immunoglobulin is unavailable. We retrospectively examined the effect of IVIG administration time on measles development in measles-contact infants younger than 6 months of age.

Methodology: Contact tracing of measles cases was performed by the Istanbul Public Health Directorate (IPHD) between August 24, 2012, and June 16, 2013.

Assessment of the Communicable Disease Status of Children in Türkiye: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Aim: Assessment of children's communicable disease status is effective in preventing child morbidity. This study aims to evaluate the infectious disease status of children aged 0-14 in Türkiye.

Methods: The research is a cross-sectional study conducted using the microdataset of the "Türkiye Health Survey 2022" obtained from the Turkish Statistical Institute.

Assessment of the general health status of children in Turkey: A community-based cross-sectional study.

Aim: This study aims to assess the general health status and factors affecting the general health status in the 0-14 age group in Turkey.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using the Turkish Statistical Institute Turkey Health Survey 2022 micro data set.

Results: This study included 7019 participants.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening intervention.

Purpose: The effectiveness of the Colorectal Cancer (CRC) screening program is assessed based on the reduction in CRC mortality and incidence rates over time. To accurately estimate the long-term impact, it is advisable to monitor additional indicators such as age and stage-specific incidence rates. Our objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of the National CRC Screening Program in Turkey and analyze its influence on disease stage at diagnosis and survival rates.

The Relationship of COVID-19 Vaccination Status with Health Literacy of Syrians Living in Istanbul.

Health literacy is an important determinant of health care use among refugees and migrant communities. This present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between health literacy levels, sociodemographic characteristics, and the status of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in Syrians under "Temporary Protection" in Istanbul. This study was conducted in February, March, and May 2022 in an Extended Migrant Health Center in Istanbul, with a survey prepared in Arabic under observation.