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Publication Metadata only The effectiveness of the PRECEDE-PROCEED health promotion model to decrease fear, anxiety, and depression among healthcare workers during a pandemic: a quasi-experimental study(Türkiye Klinikleri Yayınevi, 2024) Madran, Bahar; N/A; Beşer, Ayşe; Ergönül, Önder; Koç University İşbank Center for Infectious Diseases (KU-IS CID); School of Nursing; School of MedicineObjective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of interventions based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED Health Promotion Model on the level of fear, anxiety, and depression related to COVID-19 among nurses and porters during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Methods: This study was conducted as a quasi-experimental study at a tertiary care pandemic hospital. Various interventions based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED Health Promotion Model were planned (education, personnel protective equipment support ... etc.) during the pandemic to de- crease anxiety, depression, and fear of COVID-19. All nurses and porters were invited to the study via e-mail during the COVID-19 pandemic (n=716). The effectiveness of these interventions was assessed using the \"Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale,\" \"Fear of COVID-19 Scale,\" and \"COVID-19 Phobia Scale.\" Results: Four hundred fifty-one healthcare pro- fessionals agreed to participate in the study. All nurses and porters who were included in the interventions and completed both the pre-test and post-test were included in the analysis (n=87). The research initiatives are statisti- cally effective in reducing the level of fear (2.55 vs 2.10, p<0.001), anxiety (2.51 vs 2.11, p<0.001), and depression (2.44 vs 2.22, p<=0.010) spread among healthcare workers working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: Hospital managers should plan simple and effective initiatives to increase the well-being of healthcare workers by reducing their anxiety, depression and fear levels during pandemics. The PRECEDE-PROCEED Health Promotion Model is one of the most effective models in planning these initiatives./ ÖZET Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, koronavirüs hastalığı-2019 [coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19)] pandemisinin ilk dalgasında hemşire ve portörler arasında yayılan korku, anksiyete ve depresyon düzeyleri üzerinde PRECEDE- PROCEED Sağlığı Geliştirme Modeli’ne uygun planlanan araştırma girişimlerinin etkinliğini değerlendirmektir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışma 300 yatak kapasiteli bir pandemi hastanesinde, yarı deneysel araştırma esaslarına uygun olarak yürütülmüştür. Araştırma kapsamında sağlık çalışanları arasında yayılan korku, anksiyete ve depresyon düzeylerini düşürmek amacıyla PRECEDE-PROCEED Sağlığı Geliştirme Modeli esaslarına uygun bir dizi girişim planlanmıştır. COVID-19 pandemisinin ilk dalgasında hastanede görev yapan, girişimlere dâhil olan tüm hemşire ve portörler (n=716) eposta ile çalışmaya davet edildi. Araştırma girişimlerinin etkinliği, geçerliği ve güvenirliği sağlanmış “Hastane Anksiyete ve Depresyon Ölçeği”, “COVID19 Korku Ölçeği” ve COVID-19 Fobi Ölçeği” ile değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılmak için 451 sağlık çalışanı gönüllü oldu. Planlanan girişimlere dâhil olan, ön-test ve son-testi tamamlayan 87 çalışanın verileri analize dâhil edildi. PRECEDE-PROCEED Sağlığı Geliştirme Modeli’ne uygun olarak planlanan girişimlerinin (eğitim, kişisel koruyucu ekipman desteği, izolasyon hazırlık alanlarının düzenlemesi, hastane yöneticilerinin günlük kat ziyaretleri vb.) COVID-19 pandemisinde görev yapan sağlık çalışanları arasında yayılan korku (2,55/2,10, p<=0,010) düzeyini istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede düşürdüğü tespit edildi. Sonuç: Pandemi döneminde sağlık çalışanlarının anksiyete, depresyon ve korku düzeylerini azaltarak; iyilik hâllerini artırmak için hastane yöneticileri araştırmacılar ve bakanlık yetkililerinin desteğini alarak basit ve etkili girişimler planlanmalıdır. Bu girişimlerin planlanmasında, PRECEDE-PROCEED Sağlığı Geliştirme Modeli en etkili modellerden biridir.Publication Metadata only The Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers: an exploration of hesitancy reasons and suggestions to improve vaccination rates(Doc Design Informatics Co Ltd, 2024) Madran, Bahar; Kayı, İlker; Beşer, Ayşe; Ergönül, Önder; Koç Üniversitesi İş Bankası Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi (EHAM) / Koç University İşbank Center for Infectious Diseases (KU-IS CID); School of Medicine; Graduate School of Health Sciences; School of NursingObjective: Vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers (HCWs) represents a significant challenge and threat in pandemics. This study aims to identify the predictive factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among HCWs and offer strategies to increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate in healthcare settings. Materials and Methods: This study constitutes the qualitative portion (second part) of a mixed -methods doctoral thesis employing an explanatory design. It was conducted in two distinct pandemic hospitals and involved 23 vaccine -hesitant HCWs. To conduct the interviews, the researchers developed a semi -structured interview form based on the Health Belief Model (HBM). Results: Upon analyzing the in-depth interviews, we identified six primary reasons for vaccine hesitancy and four different sub -reasons that reinforce vaccine hesitancy. We also collected four key suggestions from vaccine -hesitant HCWs that could potentially persuade them to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Conclusion: This study's findings, which encompass the identification of reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, clarification of underlying factors contributing to hesitancy towards the COVID-19 vaccines, and gathering suggestions from HCWs on how to persuade them to get vaccinated, hold significant value for guiding vaccination campaigns during potential future pandemics.Publication Metadata only The health needs of Syrian refugees in context of social determinants of health: the case of Turkey(AVES, 2024) Doğan, Özlem Çiçek; Karadağ, Ayişe; Beşer, Ayşe; Graduate School of Health Sciences; School of NursingAIM: This study aims to determine the health needs and access to health services among Syrian refugees. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out between March and September 2022 in a public setting that provides humanitarian aid in Istanbul Province. The sample included 150 participants who met the inclusion criteria. The data were collected through 20-30 -minute face-toface interviews using the Omaha System Problem Classification Scheme and the sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire. All data were transferred to IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Statistics software, version 28.0, for analysis. Descriptive statistics and chi-square significance tests were performed. RESULTS: The result of the analysis revealed that the health problems of Syrian refugees were mostly related to the physiological domain (13/39.3%), followed by the psychosocial domain (9/27.2%), health-related behaviors domain (7/21.2%), and environmental domain (4/12.1%). CONCLUSION: This study highlighted the fact that refugees continue to be vulnerable to social determinants of health. In this context, it is recommended to develop new policies to reduce poverty, increase access to health and other public services, and empower refugees.Publication Metadata only Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the caregiver reaction assessment scale(Taylor & Francis, 2017) Küçükgüçlü, Özlem; Ugur, Özlem; Söylemez, Burcu Akpinar; N/A; N/A; N/A; Bahar, Zühal; Elçigil, Ayfer; Beşer, Ayşe; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; 3918; N/A; 143490The scales need to be adapted for the society so that they can be used. This study aims to assess the reliability and validity of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment Scale. The phases of the testing of the scale included the translation and adaptation of the Preparedness for Caregiving Scale construct analysis by an expert group, and pre-test and psychometric evaluation (factor analysis, reliability coefficient and inter-item correlations). Pearson Correlation analysis of the results showed a significant positive relationship between test-retest scores of the scale (r= .775, p= .000; t=781, p= .439). Cronbach alpha coefficient was α=.88 and standardized α value was .89. The scale explains the fifty-six percent of total variance. The scales were found to be reliable and valid in Turkish population. These findings suggest that the Turkish version of the instrument is available for measuring specific aspects of the caregiving experience in the Turkish population.Publication Metadata only Oncology nurses' perspectives on safe handling precautions: a qualitative study(Taylor & Francis, 2017) Topcu, Sevcan; Beşer, Ayşe; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 143490Background: Oncology nurses can be exposed to hazardous drugs during their preparation, administration, transfer and storage and elimination of their waste. Aim: This study was directed towards describing attitudes, opinions and experiences of nurses administering these drugs about safe handling precautions. Methods: A qualitative study design was used. Fifteen nurses working for at least three months involved in preparation, administration and transfer of antineoplastic drugs and management of wastes. Findings: Experiences, viewpoints and attitudes of nurses about safe handling precautions were analyzed in accordance with basic components of Health Belief Model. Conclusions: Based on experiences, viewpoints and attitudes emphasized most by nurses, the most important factors about safe handling precautions were perceived barriers and cues to action. As well as heavy work schedules and high number of patients per nurse, lack of equipment and insufficient knowledge were found to be barriers to taking safe handling precautions.Publication Metadata only Critical thinking dispositions of doctoral students in medical sciences institute(Gaziosmanpaşa Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, 2021) Açıl, Dilay; Çal, Ayşe; Cengiz, Burcu; Bahar, Zuhal; Beşer, Ayşe; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 143490Objective: The study was conducted to assess critical thinking dispositions of doctoral students in medical sciences institute. Methods: Sample of this descriptive study consists of 86 doctoral students in Dokuz Eylül University Institute of Medical Sciences. Data were collected by using sociodemographic data form and California Critical Thinking Dispositions Inventory. Descriptive statistics, t-test, correlation and simple regression were used in data assessment. Results: 64% of the students were receiving doctoral education in the field of nursing, while 36% were in other programs of institute of medical sciences. Students’ critical thinking disposition score was 248,29±36,48, with the highest disposition in analyticity sub-dimension (47,94±4,87). According to regression analysis results, male students were found to have high inquisitiveness and systematicity disposition, while students in course period had high truth-seeking and openmindedness dispositions. Conclusion: It was concluded that students had moderate level of critical thinking disposition and the curriculum had to be improved for students to have higher critical thinking skills. It is recommended for educational environment to develop truth-seeking and open-mindedness dispositions and to support female students’ dispositions to be inquisitive and systematic. / Amaç: Çalışma sağlık bilimleri enstitüsünde doktora eğitimi alan öğrencilerin eleştirel düşünme eğilimlerini değerlendirmek amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı olarak yürütülen araştırmanın örneklemini Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü’nde doktora eğitimi alan 86 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Veriler sosyodemografik veri formu ve Kalifornia Eleştirel Düşünme Eğilim Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde tanımlayıcı istatistiklerin beraberinde t testi, korelasyon ve basit regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan öğrencilerin %64’ü hemşirelik alanında, %36’sı sağlık bilimleri enstitüsüne bağlı diğer programlarda doktora eğitimi almaktadır. Öğrencilerin eleştirel düşünme eğilimi puanı 248,29±36,48 olup, en yüksek eğilimin analitiklik alt boyutunda (47,94±4,87) olduğu belirlenmiştir. Regresyon analizi sonuçlarına göre erkek öğrencilerin meraklılık ve sistematiklik eğilimlerinin, doktora ders dönemindeki öğrencilerin ise doğruyu arama ve açık fikirlilik eğilimlerinin yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Sonuç: Çalışmada öğrencilerin eleştirel düşünme düzeylerinin orta düzeyde olduğu ve doktora sürecinde eleştirel düşünme becerisi daha yüksek öğrenciler yetiştirmek için müfredatın bu yönde iyileştirmesine gereksinim olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Eğitim ortamının doğruyu arama ve açık fikirli olma eğilimlerini geliştirici özellikte olması ve özellikle kadın öğrencilerin meraklı ve sistematik olma ile ilgili eğilimlerinin desteklenmesi önerilmektedir.Publication Metadata only Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the pediatric quality of life: the family impact module in parents of children with type 1 diabetes(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2020) Gürkan, Kübra Pınar; Çapık, Cantürk; Aydoğdu, Nihal Gördes; Bahar, Zühal; Beşer, Ayşe; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; 3918; 143490The aim of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Pediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL (TM)): The Family Impact Module. The sample of this methodological study included 201 parents whose children were diagnosed with diabetes in the endocrinology policlinics of two hospitals. The data were statistically analyzed based on frequency counts, percentages, and reliability/validity analyses. The internal consistency reliability coefficient of the scale was 0.926. The alpha coefficients of the sub-scales varied from 0.518 to 0.954. According to confirmatory factor analysis, the model fit indices of the scale were determined as follows: a goodness-of-fit index of 0.97 and a comparative fit index of 0.96. The findings indicate that the scale can be used as a valid and reliable tool to identify the difficulties that families of children with diabetes face.Publication Metadata only Cultural attitudes of society towards tuberculosis patients: a qualitative study(Pakistan Medical Assoc, 2018) Haney, Meryem Ozturk; Aydogdu, Nihal Gordes; Gurkan, Kubra Pinar; Arkan, Gulcihan; Cengiz, Burcu; Beşer, Ayşe; Bahar, Zühal; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; 143490; 3918Objective: To evaluate the view on tuberculosis of individuals living in an urban setting. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted between April and May in 2015 in in the Balcova region of Izmir, Turkey, and comprised healthy adults who did not have tuberculosis. Data was collected via information form of socio-demographic features and a semi-structured questionnaire. Focus group interviews were conducted. Data collection was terminated when data reached saturation point. Data was analysed using content analysis. Results: Data analysis of 26 subjects in all revealed three main themes; information about tuberculosis, perceptions, attitudes and behaviour regarding tuberculosis or tuberculosis patients and stigmatisation and its causes. Conclusion: Findings showed that participants didn't have sufficient information about tuberculosis, had prejudices and fears about the disease and patients, and isolated them.Publication Metadata only A study on the adaptation of the HIV/AIDS-related stigma scale into Turkish(Wiley, 2022) Bahar, Zuhal; Cal, Ayse; Cavusoglu, Figen; Deveci, Aydin; Badur, Selim; Bahar, Ismail Hakki; Beşer, Ayşe; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; 143490Purpose This study aims to test the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the HIV/AIDS-related Stigma Scale. Design and Methods The study has a methodological design. The sample included a total of 428 participants. of the participants, 198 were HIV/AIDS patients, 230 were HIV-negative individuals. The data were analyzed using the Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Findings The Turkish version of the HIV/AIDS-related Stigma Scale was found to be valid and reliable for the Turkish society. Cronbach's alpha was 0.93 for the community perspectives subscale and 0.89 for the patient perspectives subscale, and all the model fit indices were acceptable. Practice Implications The level of stigmatization revealed by the scale helps gain an insight into the community and patient perspectives on HIV/AIDS.Publication Metadata only Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the tuberculosis-related stigma scale(Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Dept Enfermagen, 2018) Kissal, Aygul; Cal, Ayse; Cavusoglu, Figen; Mert, Hatice; Capik, Canturk; Beşer, Ayşe; Bahar, Zühal; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Nursing; School of Nursing; 143490; 3918Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish "Tuberculosis-Related Stigma Scale". Methods: This study used methodological design. This methodological study was conducted with 263 with individuals who not being diagnosed as pulmonary tuberculosis. We also used Pearson correlation analysis, Cronbach alpha coefficient, item total correlation and factor analysis for the study data. Results: In this study, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was .83 for the subscale community perspectives and .89 for the subscale patient perspectives. RMSEA was 0.077, NFI was 0.91, CFI was 0.94, RMR was 0.056, SRM was 0.079, GFI was 0.95, AGFI was 0.94, x2 was 582.84, SD was 228 and x2/SD was 2.55 (p=0.000). Clearly, all model fit indices were acceptable. Conclusion: In the light of the findings, Turkish version of Tuberculosis-Related Stigma Scale has acceptable validity and reliability for use in Turkish population.
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