Publications by authors named "S Metintas"
An Evaluation of the Readability, Quality, and Content of Online Disaster Preparedness Materials for the Society.
Disaster Med Public Health Prep
December 2024
Objectives: A useful way to prepare the public for disasters is to teach them where to get information. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the readability and appropriateness of the content of websites prepared for the public on disaster preparedness.
Methods: In September-October 2022, we evaluated 95 disaster preparedness websites (intended for the public) using the Ateşman Readability Index, JAMA criteria, DISCERN, and a new researcher-created content comparison form.
Apart from living near an asbestos industry site, mine, or in an asbestos-contaminated house, environmental asbestos exposure is observed in certain regions where the (natural) soil is 'contaminated' with asbestos (fibers). In this essay, we review the association between environmental asbestos exposure and lung cancer in Turkey. Other studies have also suggested that environmental asbestos exposure is able to increase the risk of lung cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence of hazardous alcohol consumption and evaluation of associated factors in university students.
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol
May 2024
Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of hazardous alcohol consumption (HAC) according to gender among university students and associated factors.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on undergraduate students. We used a stratified sampling technique to represent 26036 students from all grade levels and 11 faculties, and the survey was administered to 2349 undergraduate students.
Article Synopsis
- Non-Candida rare yeasts (NCY) are being reported more as causes of serious infections called fungemia, even though Candida is more common.
- This study looked at patients with NCY fungemia compared to those with Candida fungemia to understand their differences and how they respond to antifungal treatments.
- It found that people with certain health problems, like blood cancers and weakened immune systems, are more likely to get infections from NCY, which is a growing concern, especially in hospitals.