Are primary health care workers aware of cervical cancer risk?

Background: We here examined the awareness of female health employees (doctors, nurses, midwives) working in primary health care service about cervical cancer and its risk factors. Additionally attitude and behavior for gynecologic examination and pap smear screening were researched.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive study concerned female health employees working at primary health care services in two southern cities of Turkey, over a four month period in 2013.

[How is quality of life affected in women in the presence of anxiety and depression symptoms?].

Objective: To assess how quality of life is affected among reproductive age women from the presence of anxiety and depression symptoms and the risk factors related to both.

Method: A cross sectional analytic study was performed in person with 461 women. General Health Questionnarie-12 and WHOQOL-BREF were used.

Tetanus seroepidemiology and factors influencing immunity status among farmers of advanced age.

Objectives: Tetanus, which is a vaccine preventable disease, remains a significant health concern. The mortality is especially high in elderly and farming is a significant risk factor for the disease. This study evaluates the serological immunity of tetanus and the related factors, in a farmer population.