Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of abuse and its effect on life satisfaction in older adults living in our region. Method This research is a cross‐sectional study. The participants of the study were an elderly population who applied to one ‘family health centre’. The study was completed with the participation of 332 people. The study was carried out between June and July 2021. A questionnaire form, Geriatric Mistreatment Scale (GMS), Hwalek–Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test (H‐S/EAST), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were used in the study. Results According to the GMS, 16.0% of the participants experience abuse. Psychological abuse (6.92%) was the highest according to the GMS sub‐dimensions. This was followed by physical abuse (6.6%), neglect (1.8%), economic abuse (1.5%), and sexual abuse (1.5%). According to H‐S/EAST, 22.9% of participants experience abuse. The perpetrators of abuse are mostly spouses, children and relatives of the elderly. There is a negative correlation between the H‐S/EAST score and the SWLS score. Uneducated elderly people are exposed to abuse more than primary education graduates. Compared to the elderly living in a nuclear family, more abuse is seen in extended families and those living alone. Conclusion The fact that the houses in which the elderly live are not physically suitable increases the risk of abuse. Identifying and trying to minimise local risk factors for elder abuse can help reduce the prevalence of abuse. We hope that these data will be a guide for future intervention studies.
(IUIU), in collaboration with Doctors Worldwide (DWW) from Turkey, organized a surgical camp in April 2014. In this camp, different types of hernia repair, among other general surgical procedures were conducted. The target population was the population within the Gombe hospital serving districts. Methods: The defined area for the surgical camp was Butambala and neighboring districts including Mpigi; Gomba, Mityana, and parts of Wakiso district. The IUIU team and Gombe hospital team were respectful to the sensitivities of the community, district and government officials. The surgical team composed of 4 surgeons (three from DWW-Turkey and one from Uganda), 3 Anesthesiologists, (two from DWW-Turkey and one from Uganda), 2 nurses and 2 intern doctor, (one from DWW-Turkey and one from Uganda). Results: The total number of patients operated was 115; however the total number of operations performed was 130. One hundred and fourteen operations were different types of hernia repair. The ages of hernia patients ranged between 1 and 80 years (mean±SD is 27.46±24.55). Hemoglobin values ranged between 9.2 and 17 (mean±SD is 12.5±1.48). Only two (1.8%) of 114 hernia patients had positive results on HIV serology. Sixteen patients underwent circumcision. Of those, only two (12.5%) patients had positive results on HIV serology. Conclusion: Hernia is a common surgical problem in all age groups. It is more common in men. In addition to the operations conducted, the need for surgery for 187 patients was detected. This condition shows that the hernia operation is commonly accepted as a negligible condition.
Bebek ölümlerinin 85'i (%48,0) erken neonatal, 40'ı (%22,6) geç neonatal, 52'si (%29,4) postneonatal dönemde gerçekleşmiştir. Prematürite/immatürite, konjenital anomaliler-sendromlar, RDS, sepsis, konjenital kalp hastalıkları bebek ölüm nedenlerinde ilk be ş sırayı almaktadır. Bu sonuçlara göre Düzce ilinde bebek ölüm hızının düşürülmesinde en etkili faktörün prematüriteliğin azaltılması, konjenital anomalilerin erken tanısı olacağı açıktır.
Dünyada birçok bölgede olduğu gibi Türkiye"nin Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesinde (GDA) de hava kirliliği önemli bir halk sağlığı sorunudur. Bu nedenle bu çalışmada 2011-2015 yılları arasında GDA hava kalitesi düzeylerinin belirlenmesi ve değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu kesitsel çalışma için veriler T.C. Çevre ve Şehircilik Bakanlığı Hava Kalitesi İzleme İstasyonları Web Sitesinden alınmıştır. Araştırmanın bağımlı değişkenleri; PM 10 ve SO 2 iken bağımsız değişkenleri; il, kış sezonu, yaz sezonu ve yıldır. Ölçümler WHO sınır değerleri ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Bulgular: GDA'da SO 2 ortalama 26.05±72.
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