Health beliefs and associated factors related to HPV and HPV vaccination in a sample of Turkish women: A cross-sectional study.

This study was conducted to determine women's health beliefs about HPV and HPV vaccination and factors associated with health beliefs. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 300 women aged 21-64 in Turkey. Data were collected using the human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge scale (HPV-KS) and the health belief model scale for human papillomavirus and its vaccination (HBMS-HPVV).

The effect of health literacy on health behaviors in a sample of Turkish adolescents.

Purpose: Health literacy is a strong factor in the health outcomes and behaviors of adolescents. This study was conducted to examine the health literacy levels of adolescents, their health behaviors, and the effect of health literacy on health behaviors.

Design And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 649 adolescents between the ages of 14 and 18.

Investigating Adverse Childhood Experiences and Nutrition and Physical Activity Behaviors Using the Omaha System.

The aim of the current study was to examine the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and nutrition and physical activity behaviors using the Omaha System. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used with 227 women recruited from three vocational institutes. Measures included Omaha System Knowledge, Behavior, and Status ratings for nutrition and physical activity; sociodemographic information; and the ACE Questionnaire.

The effect of illness perception on life quality in psoriasis patients.

Psoriasis is a chronic disease that has negative effects on quality of life. Understanding the illness perception of psoriasis is important for effective management of the disease and improving quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between illness perception and quality of life in psoriasis patients.

Health literacy and diabetes self-care in individuals with type 2 diabetes in Turkey.

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between health literacy and diabetes self-care in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 207 individuals with Type 2 diabetes at a diabetes outpatient clinic of a foundation university hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The data were collected using a sociodemographic and illness characteristics questionnaire, the Turkish version of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q-TR), and the Diabetes Self-Care Scale (DSCS).

The Relationship Between Health Literacy and Illness Self-Care Management in Turkish Patients With Cancer.

Objectives: To determine the relationship between health literacy and illness self-care management in individuals with cancer.

Sample & Setting: 207 individuals with cancer undergoing treatment in the chemotherapy unit of a university hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.

Methods & Variables: Data were collected using a sociodemographic and illness characteristics questionnaire, the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire-Turkish Version (HLS-EU-Q-TR), and the Self-Care Management Process in Chronic Illness.

Psychometric Characteristics of the Turkish Version of Adolescent Lifestyle Profile R2.

Background And Purpose: The purpose of this study was to adapt and assess cultural and psychometric properties of the Adolescent Life Style Profile (ALP-R2) in Turkish adolescents.

Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 945 students aged 12-18 years. Data were collected using the Turkish translation of the ALP-R2.

Predictors of Caregiver Burden in Caregivers of Bedridden Patients.

Background: Caregivers are at risk of experiencing caregiver burden. It is therefore important to determine the caregiver burden of caregivers who provide care to bedridden patients and related factors.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the caregiver burden of caregivers who provide care to bedridden patients and the factors that impact this burden.

The effect of nurse education on the self-esteem and assertiveness of nursing students: A four-year longitudinal study.

Background: The nurse education program affects many aspects of personal development. Nursing students gain skills in critical thinking and analysis and also develop communication and management skills. The four-year program may also have an effect on students' assertiveness and self-esteem.

Behavior of College Students in Health Related Departments Towards Early Diagnosis of Breast Cancer.

Objective: The study was performed in order to determine the behavior of college students studying in health related departments for the early diagnosis of breast cancer.

Materials And Methods: This study is a cross sectional study. 336 female students studying in School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences at a foundation university in Istanbul were included.