This study found that nursing students' attitudes toward older people were positive. Cultural features of the region where the study was conducted are considered to have effects on this result. Impact statement: As nursing students will provide care to older people in the future, it is important to know and assess their attitudes towards the older.
Aim The present study aimed to investigate pain and life satisfaction in older adults. Methods This study, which is descriptive in nature, utilized the relational screening model. It was carried out between September 2016 and March 2017, with 387 people aged ≥65 years who were registered in Family Health Centers in Ağrı, a city located in eastern Turkey. Results The participants’ mean Geriatric Pain Measure score was 53.23 ± 29.40, indicating moderate pain. The mean Life Satisfaction Scale score was 8.50 ± 5.34, indicating moderate life satisfaction level. The study also found a statistically significant, negative relationship between life satisfaction and geriatric pain. Conclusions An increase in the elderly population brings various health problems. The results of the present study showed that the rate of chronic diseases is very high in older adults. Therefore, pain is one of the most frequently encountered health problems, and it has negative effects on life satisfaction. In conclusion, is it considered that older adults’ life satisfaction could increase if their pain is identified and reduced effectively. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18: 5–11.
It is a cross-sectional study conducted in order to examine self-esteem in nurses and students in nursing department as well as professional selfesteem. Material and Methodology:The study was conducted in the period June 2016 -September 2017 with the participation of 92 nurses working in Ağrı State Hospital and 99 students attending Health College in Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University. Data was collected by using Descriptive Characteristics Information Form, Arıcak Professional Self-Esteem Scale and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale D-1 dimension. Findings: It is found that average scores of nurses and nursing students in Rosenberg Self-Esteem Sub-Dimension are high and this self-esteem is higher at statistically significant level among married nurses. Average scores in professional self-esteem are at medium level in both groups while the average score of nursing students in professional self-esteem is significantly higher among those who preferred this profession for helping others and those with highly satisfactory school performance. Also, a negative correlation at statistically significant level is found between professional self-esteem and selfesteem. Conclusion:The study found that self-esteem in general in nurses and nursing students is affected by marital status and professional self-esteem by the reason for selecting this profession. Another finding is the presence of negative correlation at statistically significant level between professional self-esteem and self-esteem. However, the generalization of these findings requires the conduct of similar studies in different provinces and with larger groups.
Introduction: Intercultural sensitivity and xenophobia levels of health education students can affect the care they give to the patient. It is important to know the level of intercultural sensitivity and xenophobia of students receiving health education and to determine the relationship between them. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between xenophobic attitudes and intercultural sensitivity among university students. Methods: This quantitative cross-sectional research was conducted in between January and June 2022 with health education students. The study conducted with health education students at Gumushane University and Agri Ibrahim Cecen University. Child Development, Nursing, Emergency Management Services/Technicians, Nutrition and Dietetics, Elderly care, Social services, Medical Laboratory Techniques, and Disabled Care studying at these universities were included in the study. Students who received health education and wanted to participate voluntarily in the study were included. Students aged 18 and over, studying in the health education department of the university, studying in the 1, 2, 3, 4th classes and volunteering to participate in the study were included in the study. The Introductory Information Form, the Xenophobia Scale, and the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale were used to collect the research data. Results: This study was conducted with 789 students. According to our study, a significant negative correlation was found between the students’ xenophobia scale and the intercultural sensitivity scale total score means ( p < .05). Intercultural sensitivity has a negative and significant effect on the level of xenophobia (β = -0.116; t (787) = -3.283, p = .001). A significant difference was found between the students’ Xenophobia Scale total score mean and gender, department, and grade ( p < .05) as was the case between Intercultural Sensitivity Scale total score mean and gender, department, grade, immigrant acquaintance, and foreign language knowledge (English language) level ( p < .05). Discussion: Intercultural sensitivity has a negative and significant effect on the level of xenophobia. It can negatively affect the level of caregiving of students receiving health education. It is thought that intercultural sensitivity will be developed by including course content in the curriculum to increase students’ intercultural effectiveness and awareness levels and to reduce xenophobic prejudices.
Background. With insufficient information about the importance of melatonin in human physiology, this hormone is known to be associated with sleep, mood, reproduction, tumor development, and aging. Chronic sleep problems, stress, fatigue, irritability, confusion, tension, and depressive symptoms can be observed in melatonin deficiency. There is no such study in the literature and it is thought to shed light on the literature. The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between melatonin level and religious orientation, depression level, and sleep quality of students in nursing and different department. Materials and methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted between April 2019 and April 2020. The target population of the study consisted of 1200 students who studying in 2nd grade to ensure harmony and homogeneity in stress, sleep, and melatonin parameters. The sample of the study consisted of 145 individuals who accepted to participate in the study among the 2nd-grade students. Descriptive Information Form, Religious Orientation Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale were used to collect research data. Results. According to the findings obtained from the study, it was determined that the melatonin level of the students was 0.79 ± 0.52 pg/ml, the total score mean of the Sleep Quality Scale was 7.24 ± 3.35, the Beck Depression Inventory was 16.40 ± 10.84 and the Religious Orientation Scale was 47.41 ± 6.05. It was determined that their sleep quality was “bad”; moderately depressed and religious orientation and the melatonin level was below normal. Conclusions. Since the sleep quality total score of the students was above 5, it was determined that their sleep quality was “bad”. It was found that the group was moderately depressed and had a moderate religious orientation. In the study where the standard was accepted as 0.90, it was found that the melatonin level was below normal. It is recommended that the study be conducted in larger groups.
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