To describe the experiences of intensive care nurses who provided care to Covid-19 patients and their perceptions towards the disease and their work conditions during the pandemic. Introduction: Identification of experiences and perceptions of intensive care nurses towards disease, care and their workplace conditions when providing care to Covid-19 patients will inform decision-makers about improvements that can be implemented. Background: The Covid-19 pandemic has led to increased strain and workplace-related health risks to intensive care nurses, but it has also provided a unique experience and opportunities for learning and development. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted with 10 intensive care unit nurses working in seven hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey. Snowball sampling method was used, and the data were collected by semistructured online interviews. A thematic analysis was performed. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research were followed. Findings: Five major themes were identified: 'death and fear of death' , 'impact on family and social lives' , 'nursing care of Covid-19 patients' , 'changing perceptions of their own profession: empowerment and dissatisfaction' , and 'experiences and perceptions of personal protective equipment and other control measures' . Discussion: Intensive care nurses experience an increased risk of infection and psychological burden, and they lack a sense of professional satisfaction. Improvements to working conditions are needed to support nurses caring for patients during the pandemic. Conclusion:The pandemic increased the workload and responsibilities of intensive care nurses and led to increases in their work-related health risks and challenges with care. However, it also increased nurses' awareness about the importance of their professional roles. Implications for nursing practice and policies:There is a need to improve working conditions and develop nursing standards for the care of Covid-19 patients in intensive care units.

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Bu çalışma COVID-19 pandemisi döneminde intörn hemşirelerin mesleki imaj algılarının incelenmesi amacıyla yapıldı. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipte olan araştırmanın örneklemini 2020-2021 akademik eğitim öğretim yılında bir vakıf üniversitesinin hemşirelik bölümü 4.sınıf programında kayıtlı olan 170 intörn hemşire oluşturdu. Veriler "Kişisel Bilgiler Formu" ve "Hemşirelik Mesleğine Yönelik İmaj Ölçeği (HMYİÖ)" kullanılarak Google Forms ile toplandı. Bulgular: Katılımcıların %83,8'i (n=145) kadın ve yaş ortalaması 21,86±1,84 yıl olup, %15'i (n=26) COVID-19 tanısı aldığını belirtmiştir. %89,6'sının hemşirelik mesleğini isteyerek seçtiği, %59,5'inin salgında aktif olarak çalışmak istediği, salgın sürecinde endişe boyutlarına dair %67,1'inin "kaygı duyuyorum" yanıtını verdiği, en çok korku, endişe hissettikleri ve bu durumun geçici olduğunu belirttikleri saptandı. İntörn hemşirelerin mesleki imaj ölçeği puanı 153,76±9,38 (min.-max.değerler: 102-174) puan olarak tespit edilmiştir. Kaygı duyduğunu belirten, hemşireler Özgün Araştırma Makalesi (Original Research Article) Geliş /

Sağlık okuryazarlığı, sağlığın korunması ve geliştirilmesi için gerekli olan bilgiye ulaşma, anlama ve bu bilgiyi kullanma konusunda sahip olunan bilişsel ve sosyal bir beceridir. Bilim dünyası tarafından geliştirilen bilgilerin, toplum için anlaşılır bir dil ve ulaşılabilir araçlarla iletilmesi ve bu bilgilerle uygun davranış geliştirmesi stratejik amaçlardan biridir. Ottowa Birinci Sağlığın Geliştirmesi Konferansı'nda, sağlığı geliştirme çalışmalarının yalnızca sağlık sektörünün çabası ile başarılmasının mümkün olmadığı diğer sektörlerinde bu konuda sorumluluk almaları gerektiği belirtilmiştir. Sağlık sektörüne eşlik etmesi beklenen eğitim sektörünün ana kahramanı olan öğretmenlerin, sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeylerinin yükseltilmesi, kendileri ve toplum açısından oldukça önemlidir. Bu kapsamda öğretmenlerin sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeyini yükseltmeye yönelik eğitimlerin verilmesi önem arz etmektedir. Bu derlemede, öğretmenlerin sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeylerinin yükseltilmesinin önemine ilişkin bilgi vermek ve literatür taraması yapılarak öğretmenlerin sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeylerinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a Pender's health promotion model-based Physical Activity and Healthy Nutrition Program for University Students (UNI-PAHNP) as a means for improving university students' nutrition and physical activity behaviors. Method: A total of 110 overweight and obese students were randomized into study and control groups.Findings: Students in the intervention group showed significant decreases in body mass index and waist circumference and significant increases in step count, physical activity, nutrition and exercise scores, vegetable and water intake frequency, and self-efficacy to regulate nutrition and exercise from pre-intervention to six months post-intervention (p < 0.05).Practice Implications: This study shows the value of utilizing nurses to implement a health promotion program for overweight/obese university students.

Objective: This study was conducted to determine of nutritional intake and dietary behaviors in overweight/obese and non-obese university students. Methods:The sample of this descriptive comparative study consisted of 220 students randomly selected among the university students who were divided into two groups as overweight / obese and non-obese. Data were collected using a daily nutrition log, anthropometric measurements and questionnaire.Results: Of the 220 students admitted to our study, 110 were overweight/obese and 110 were non-obese. Obesity was correlated with the reason for skipping meals, smoking, amount of physical activity (p<0.05). Overweight/obese students have a high scores of Perceived Health Status scale and a low Self-Efficacy to Regulate Eating Habits scale (p=0.00). The scores of the Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile Nutrition scale and the Perceived Health Status scale of the non-smoking students were significantly high (p<0.05). The Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile Exercise scale was significantly higher in the students with high frequency of physical activity (p=0.00). Overweight/obese students had high daily energy, fat, cholesterol, and sodium intake, while all students consumed insufficient amounts of key nutrients like fiber, folate, and calcium (p=0.00). Conclusions:These results emphasize the need to provide students health promotion programs should be implemented at universities to and raise young people's awareness about making healthy choices that will affect their future.

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