Evaluation of the relationship between health literacy and self-efficacy: A sample of hemodialysis patients.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate self-efficacy and health literacy of patients undergoing hemodialysis, to investigate the relationship between health literacy and self-efficacy, and to determine the factors affecting self-efficacy.

Methods: The study was conducted in Eskisehir and Gumushane state hospitals affiliated to the Public Hospitals Association with the participation of 198 patients receiving hemodialysis treatment for chronic renal failure. The inclusion criteria were as follows: being ⩾18 years old, receiving hemodialysis, and agreeing to participate in the study.

Determining the musculoskeletal problems of academicians who transitioned to distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are a significant public health issue that negatively affects individuals and society both socially and economically, and increases the cost of care and cure.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the musculoskeletal problems and risk factors of academicians who transitioned to provide distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: The population of this descriptive cross-sectional study included academicians who worked in two public universities in Turkey.

Factors affecting nurses' professional commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.

Aim: This study aims to investigate the factors affecting nurses' professional commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Commitment to a profession requires doing the best for that profession. In the case of the nursing profession, professional commitment gains greater importance in times of crisis, like the COVID-19 pandemic.