Hospitality Venues' Anti-tobacco Legislation Violation in 11 Different Cities in Türkiye.

In Türkiye, anti-tobacco legislation (Law No. 4207 on the Prevention and Control of Harms of Tobacco Products) aims to ensure a "tobacco-free" life for current and future generations. However, there are observations of violations in the hospitality sector.

Tobacco Use Status of Medical Faculty Students and Evaluation of Affecting Factors.

Objective:  The aim of the study is to determine the tobacco use status of first and fifth grade students studying at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in the 2022-2023 academic year and to evaluate the factors affecting tobacco use. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The data of the cross-sectional study were obtained by sending a form prepared in electronic environment to the students after a brief information was given in the unit/classroom where they did their internship, and the students responded on their mobile phones. In research, 539 of 790 students answered the form.

Effect of peer education on knowledge and frequency of smoking among high school students in disadvantaged districts: A quasi-experimental study.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of peer education on changing the knowledge and frequency of smoking of high school students.

Methods: The quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, Turkey, during the 2021-22 academic year, and comprised students of either gender from the 9th to the 11th grade. After baseline assessment, training that blended peer education with the photovoice technique was administered between March 2021 and January 2022.

Determinants of prelacteal feeding practice in Uganda; a population based cross-sectional study using Uganda demographic and health survey data.

Background: Breastfeeding has well-established short-term and long-term health benefits for both the mother and infant. Initiating breastfeeding immediately after birth stimulates breast milk production. Prelacteal feeding (PLF) may result in late initiation of breastfeeding, and thus insufficient production of breast milk.

Comparison of Postoperative Pulmonary Complication Indices in Elective Abdominal Surgery Patients.

Background: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) are important problems that prolong hospital stays by increasing morbidity and mortality of patients. Early identification of risky cases through preoperative evaluation is important for reducing the complications that may be seen in patients postoperatively. The aim of this study is to calculate, evaluate and compare the risk indices for PPC in patients who will undergo elective abdominal surgery.

Socioeconomic factors associated with tobacco smoking in Turkey: a cross-sectional, population-based study.

Background: Gender and lower socioeconomic status are associated with smoking.

Aims: This study aimed to determine the association between socioeconomic factors and cigarette tobacco smoking in Balcova, Izmir, Turkey, with a focus on gender differences.

Methods: The study population was all men and women (36 187) aged over 30 years living in Balcova from October 2007 to May 2009.

Evaluation of effectiveness of peer education on smoking behavior among high school students.

To evaluate the effectiveness of peer education on changing the smoking behavior of high schoolage children's.  Methods: In this interventional study; transtheoretical model, which is one of the cognitive-behavioral models was used for application of the peer education. Study was conducted in Izmir during 2011-2012 education period and included 338 students from 2 high schools The independent variable of the study is peer training.

Does raising awareness in families reduce environmental tobacco smoke exposure in wheezy children?

Introduction: Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is thought to increase the severity and number of attacks in wheezy children. Objective assessments are needed to change the behavior of families to reduce the exposure of wheezy children to ETS.

Aim: To determine whether informing families about their children's urinary cotinine levels curtailed the exposure of children to ETS.

The contribution of clinical assessments to the diagnostic algorithm of pulmonary embolism.

Background: Pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) is a major disease in respiratory emergencies. Thoracic CT angiography (CTA) is an important method of visualizing PE. Because of the high radiation and contrast exposure, the method should be performed selectively in patients in whom PE is suspected.

Effect of socioeconomic status on allergic diseases and atopy in school children.

Sipahi S, Nacaroğlu HT, Can D, Günay İ, Ünsal-Karkıner CŞ, Kamalı H, Özdemir A, Günay T. Effect of socioeconomic status on allergic diseases and atopy in school children. Turk J Pediatr 2017; 59: 670-677.

Prevalence of Tobacco Use among School Teachers and Effect of Training on Tobacco Use in Western Turkey.

Background: Tobacco consumption is still a prevalent issue. Given that teachers are respected in society, they have a great responsibility for tobacco control. This study examines, using the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), the prevalence of tobacco use among teachers and their different stages of tobacco use.

Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Affecting Factors among Individuals Aged 30 and over in Balçova District of İzmir.

Background: The studies have shown that metabolic syndrome (MetS) leads to an increase twice as much in cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and four times as much in diabetes mellitus (DM) prevalence since the second half of the 20(th) century.

Aims: This study aims to determine and discuss the prevalence of the MetS and co- factors among individuals at the age of 30 and over in Balcova district of İzmir province according to the American National Cholesterol Education Program - Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) and InternationalDiabetes Federation (IDF) criteria.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

The Prevelance of Tobacco Use and the Factors Influencing in Students Studying at Two Dentistry Faculties in Turkey.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the pattern and effects of tobacco and tobacco products use among students of dentistry.

Material And Methods: A cross sectional study was performed in the Dentistry Faculty of Ege and Dicle Universities between April and May 2013. All freshmen and senior year students receiving education in both universities were included into the study (n= 321).

Smoking cessation and the effect of nicotine dependence on relapse rate in Izmir, Turkey.

Background/aim: Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the world. There is growing evidence of the need for community- based programs on smoking cessation. The main purpose of this study is to establish the rate of smoking cessation and restarting in 1 year at the Balçova Smoking Cessation Center.

Prevalence of asthma among children in an industrial town.

Studies of the prevalence of asthma should be supported by objective markers. We aimed to measure the prevalence of childhood asthma in a particular area and age group using a questionnaire, and to compare the results with the rates of asthma diagnosed by objective measures. All students aged 13-14 (n=1511) in Kemalpasa, Izmir, were included in the study.

Evaluation of awareness on radiation protection and knowledge about radiological examinations in healthcare professionals who use ionized radiation at work.

Objective: In this study, we evaluated the knowledge and perception and mitigation of hazards involved in radiological examinations, focusing on healthcare personnel who are not in radiation-related occupations, but who use ionising radiation as a part of their work.

Methods: A questionnaire was applied to physicians, nurses, technicians and other staff working in different clinics that use radiation in their work, in order to evaluate their knowledge levels about ionizing radiation and their awareness about radiation doses resulting from radiological examinations. The statistical comparisons between the groups were analyzed with the Kruskal Wallis test using the SPSS program.

Smoking habits and cessation success. What differs among adults and elderly?

Objective: To determine factors affecting smoking cessation success in different age groups.

Methods: This was an intervention study consisting of 761 patients attending the Balcova Municipality, Smoke Cessation Center, Izmir, Turkey, between November 2009 and December 2011. Variables were successful smoking cessation for one year, socio-demographic features, previous attempts at smoking cessation, a smoking spouse, nicotine dependency level, risk of depression, method of smoking cessation, presence of chronic disease, and decreasing smoking in the last year.

Investigation of inherited thrombophilias in patients with pulmonary embolism.

Inherited thrombophilias are thought to play an important role in the cause of pulmonary embolism and its recurrence. Ninety of 281 patients objectively diagnosed as pulmonary embolism between 2006 and 2009 were included in the study. The screening for thrombophilia included mutations of factor V Leiden (FVL), prothrombin (PTM) G20210A, methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase C677T-A1298C, the serum levels of antithrombin III, protein C, protein S, factor VIII and activated protein C resistance.

High prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in a Western urban Turkish population: a community-based study.

Objective: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the largest cause of morbidity and mortality in Turkey and in the World. Heart of Balçova Project is a community- based health promotion project that aims to reduce CVD incidence and prevalence through risk factor modification in the individual and population level. This paper presents results of the baseline survey that aimed to define CVD risk factors and risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD) in the Balçova population.

[Investigation of the cases presenting to Dokuz Eylül University Hospital with tick bites].

Objective: Determination of the properties of ticks, which are the vectors of many infectious diseases and the patients with tick bites are important for the prevention of these diseases. For tist reason, the purpose of this study is to determine the important properties of the cases presenting with tick bites to Dokuz Eylul University Hospital and of the removed ticks from the cases.

Methods: Two hundred seventy three of 294 patients, who presented with tick bites to Dokuz Eylül University Hospital, Izmir, were included in the study.

Balcova heart study: rationale and methodology of the Turkish cohort.

Objectives: Turkey is facing increasing rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study is designed to meet the growing need to obtain information about the recent status and trends of CVD risk factors and their impact on mortality.

Methods: Balcova heart study (BHS) is a prospective cohort study, focusing on reducing the CVD risk factors of people over 30 years old living in Balcova District, Izmir, Turkey.

Performance of tuberculin skin test and interferon gamma assay for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

The objective of this prospective cross-sectional study was to compare a Mycobacterium tuberculosis-specific interferon gamma (IFN-γ) enzyme linked immunosorbent assay [QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT-GIT)] test with tuberculin skin test (TST) for detection of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). To our knowledge, this is the first study evaluating the performance of QFT-GIT in comparison with TST in JIA. A cross-sectional study of 39 children with JIA and 40 healthy controls was conducted in İzmir, Turkey.

[Effects of social inequalities on coronary heart disease risk factors: a population-based, cross-sectional study in Izmir].

Objective: Aim of the study was to determine effects of social inequalities on coronary heart disease risk factors in individuals living in an urban district of Izmir; namely Balçova.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, no sampling was done and it was aimed to reach all residents living in that area aged 30 years and over (n=4409). Dependent variables were smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia where social inequality was the independent variable.

[Do general practitioners diagnose and treat patients with alcohol use problems?].

Aim: To determine the primary health care working general practitioners' knowledge, attitude and behavior towards alcohol use disorders.

Method: In this descriptive and cross-sectional study 135 general practitioners (GPs) completed the questionnaire.

Results: Pre and post graduate education on alcohol use disorders is low (25.