Determination of the Health Services Vocational School Students’ Thoughts and Usage Habits about Herbal Treatment

Abstract

Usage of complementary-alternative medicine (CAM) is increasing in a rapid manner. Among CAM, herbal applications come in the foreground. This cross-sectional study was conducted by using 'questionnaire application method' on 342 students in Inonu University Health Services Vocational School. Analyzes of the data was made by SPSS 17.0 programme by using frequency, percentage and q-square tests. According to the data, 44.1% of the students were obtained to use herbal treatment. Among students; 70,0% stated that they believed in alternative treatment, 72,5% said that the product they used had been good for themselves. The choiced herbal treatment products by students were; products that strengthen the body and the immune system, skin care products, hair care products, pain relief products, products for burn treatment, essences for perfume, slimming products in order. The rates of herbal treatment usage were found to be higher and statistically significant in the groups which; found herbal treatment usage correct, saw the benefits of the treatment that had already been used and were informed about the herbal treatment. It was determined that the students did not investigate different effects or usage purposes of the products they used. The unconscious use of herbal products can cause variety of health problems. Due to their youngness and vocations it is important to determine 'health services vocational high school students' knowledge level about herbal and alternative treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine the consciousness about herbal treatment and the usage of herbal remedies by health services vocational high school students.

Sağlık Yüksekokulunda Öğrenim Gören Hemşirelik Birinci Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Bitkisel Ürünlerin Akılcı Kullanımı Hakkındaki Bilgi Düzeyleri

“…çalışmasında öğrencilerin %44,1'i alternatif tedavi kullandığını, %31,3'ü bitkisel ürünleri vücudu ve bağışıklık sistemini güçlendirmek için kullandığını, %40,9'u bitkisel ürünleri aktardan aldıklarını, %32,5'i bitkisel ürünleri şikayetlerini azaltmak için kullandıklarını, %21,3'ü bitkilerin ilaçlardan daha güvenli olduğunu ve %13,0'ı yan etki geliştiğini belirtmişlerdir. 20 Tulukcu ve Sağdıç'ın çalışmasında Konya'daki aktarlarda satışa sunulan bitkilerin yaprak, tohum ve meyve gibi bitki yapılarından meydana geldiği ve tedavi amacıyla bitkilerin yaprak, gövde, kök, çiçek, tohum ve filiz gibi kısımlarını suyla kaynatma, kaynatılmış suya ekleme, yağın içerisinde bekletme, lapa olarak ya da balla hazırlanmış karışımlar şeklinde kullanıldığı belirlenmiştir. 15 Kaner ve ark.…”

“…çalışmasında da öğrencilerin bitkisel ürünlerle ilgili bilgi sahibi olma durumlarının yetersiz olduğu, bitkisel tedavi kullanım durumlarının öğrencilerin ekonomik durumları ile karşılaştırılmasında anlamlı bir fark olduğu ve ekonomik durumu orta ve kötü düzeyde olanların bitkisel tedavileri daha çok kullandıkları belirlenmiştir. 20 Özçelik ve ark. çalışmasında kadınların ve eğitim seviyesi yüksek olan bireylerin bitkisel ürünleri daha fazla kullandıkları belirlenmiştir.…”

Perceptions of Healthcare Services Students on Older Peoples and Ageing

“…In a study on university students performed by Dinçer et al (12), students were found to have, in general, a positive attitude towards the older people. In different studies conducted on nursing and elder care students, students were shown to generally have a positive attitude towards the older people (1,8,13). In a study written by Altay and Aydın (10), students exhibited a positive attitude towards older people discrimination.…”

“…Old age involves living with social relationships in a social environment. The boosted health problems with ageing increase the demand of the elderly population for healthcare services (1). Older people become sick more often, have to live with more chronic diseases or disorders, are challenged by multiple health problems at the same time and are, thus, more frequently admitted to healthcare centres and stay longer at the hospitals (2).…”

“…Students studying healthcare services provide services to people from every age group during their professional life, their opinions regarding old age and ageing are important (1). Because the vocational school of higher education students will be a part of the healthcare team in the future, developing a more affirmative, respectful and tolerant behaviour and attitude towards older people and ageing will be more beneficial in providing healthcare services (6).…”