The reasons for choosing nursing profession and experienced problems of male nursing studentsErkek hemşirelik öğrencilerinin hemşireliği seçme nedenleri ve bu mesleği seçme nedeniyle yaşadıkları sorunlar

This study was made as a cross-sectional study with the aim of determine the reasons for choosing nursing profession and experienced problems of male nursing students.The study population was consist of all (n = 124) male student studying in a nursing school and the sample was established of 67 male students who agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire prepared by the researchers. The questionnaire was consisted of questions related to socio-demographic characteristics, reasons for choosing the nursing profession and their opinions about nursing profession and problems which they are faced because to be a student of the nursing profession. Data were collected between the date of June 1, 2012 - June 18, 2012. Verbal consent of the student and written consent of the institution and ethics committee of institution was taken. Chi-square test was used to analyze the data. Fiftyfive point two percent of students has been chosen willingly the nursing profession, 62.7% of them are satisfied for attending in this section, 50.7% of them has chosen the nursing in first 5 row, 76.1% of them has been chosen the nursing profession because of ease of finding a job. The most (64.2%) of students said of them have trouble because of presence of a small number male faculty member that may be a role model for them, and 13.4% of them have experienced social isolation because of a lack of amounted male students in the classroom. It was found that students had more trouble with faculty members, nurses in community health practice and nurses in clinical practice in the hospital and with patients. It was found that age group and the class of the student’ does not effecting the experience the problems in practices in public health and clinical practice. It was found that most of the students have been chosen the nursing profession because of ease of finding a job and some of students experienced problems because of studying in a nursing school. ÖzetBu araştırma erkek öğrencilerin hemşirelik mesleğini seçme nedenleri ve yaşadıkları sorunları belirlemek amacı ile kesitsel bir çalışma olarak yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın evrenini bir hemşirelik fakültesinde öğrenim gören tüm erkek öğrenciler (n:124), örneklemini ise çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden 67 erkek öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan bir anket formu ile toplanmıştır. Anket formunda öğrencilerin sosyodemografik özellikleri,  hemşirelik mesleğine ilişkin görüşleri ve bu meslekte öğrenci olma ile ilgili yaşadıkları sorunlara ilişkin sorular yer almaktadır. Veriler 1 Haziran 2012 - 18 Haziran 2012 tarihleri arasında toplanmıştır.Çalışmada öğrencilerden sözel onam, etik kuruldan yazılı izin alınmıştır. Verilerin analizinde ki-kare testi  kullanılmıştır.Öğrencilerin %55.2’si hemşirelik mesleğini isteyerek seçmiştir, %62.7‘si bu bölümde okumaktan memnundur, %50.7’ si hemşireliği ilk 5 sırada tercih etmiştir, %76.1’i iş bulma kolaylığı nedeniyle hemşireliği seçmiştir. Öğrencilerin %64.2’si mezunlara hemşire dışında başka bir unvan verilmesi gerektiğini, %28.4’ü başka bir bölümde okumayı düşündüğünü, %50.7’si okulda rol modeli olabilecek az sayıda erkek öğretim elemanı bulunmasından rahatsız olduğunu, %13.4’ü sınıfta öğrenci sayısının azlığının sosyal izolasyona yol açtığını belirtmiştir. Öğrencilerin en çok öğretim elemanları, toplum sağlığı ve klinik uygulamalarında hemşireler ile ve hastanedeki klinik uygulamalarında hastalar ile sorun yaşadıkları saptanmıştır. Öğrencilerin yaş grubunun, okuduğu sınıfın toplum sağlığı ve klinik uygulamalarda sorun yaşamayı etkilemediği saptanmıştır. Hemşirelik öğrenimi gören öğrencilerin çoğunun iş bulma kolaylığı nedeniyle bu bölümü seçtiği ve bazılarının hemşirelikte öğrenim görme nedeniyle sorunlar yaşadıkları saptanmıştır

The role of hepcidin and its related genes (BMP6, GDF-15, and HJV) in rats exposed to ischemia and reperfusion

Background/aim: To determine the roles of hepcidin and its related genes in a renal ischemia/reperfusion model. Materials and methods: A total of 20 Wistar albino rats were equally divided into 2 groups: Group I was the control group and Group II was the ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) group (60 min of ischemia + 48 h of reperfusion). I/R was performed on the left kidneys of these rats and then the I/R-treated kidneys were removed. The levels of serum biochemical markers were evaluated after renal I/R. The expression levels of hepcidin-linked genes [growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), bone morphogenetic protein 6 (BMP6), and hemojuvelin (HJV)] were also measured by RT-PCR technique. In addition, the tissues were evaluated histopathologically. Results: No significant association was found between renal dysfunction and I/R when compared to biochemical parameters (P > 0.05). However, differences in platelet values were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Expression levels of GDF-15, BMP6, and HJV genes increased, but this increase was not statistically significant. In addition, histopathological evaluation was performed using hematoxylin and eosin stain. This showed a significant relationship between the control group and I/R group for ischemic and nonischemic kidney scoring. Conclusion: Hepcidin and BMP6, HJV, and GDF-15 should be taken into account when investigating the process of I/R.Background/aim: To determine the roles of hepcidin and its related genes in a renal ischemia/reperfusion model. Materials and methods: A total of 20 Wistar albino rats were equally divided into 2 groups: Group I was the control group and Group II was the ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) group (60 min of ischemia + 48 h of reperfusion). I/R was performed on the left kidneys of these rats and then the I/R-treated kidneys were removed. The levels of serum biochemical markers were evaluated after renal I/R. The expression levels of hepcidin-linked genes [growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), bone morphogenetic protein 6 (BMP6), and hemojuvelin (HJV)] were also measured by RT-PCR technique. In addition, the tissues were evaluated histopathologically. Results: No significant association was found between renal dysfunction and I/R when compared to biochemical parameters (P > 0.05). However, differences in platelet values were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Expression levels of GDF-15, BMP6, and HJV genes increased, but this increase was not statistically significant. In addition, histopathological evaluation was performed using hematoxylin and eosin stain. This showed a significant relationship between the control group and I/R group for ischemic and nonischemic kidney scoring. Conclusion: Hepcidin and BMP6, HJV, and GDF-15 should be taken into account when investigating the process of I/R

Production of Bovine Colostrum for Human Consumption to Improve Health

Colostrum contains all essential nutrients for the neonate during the first days of life, with impacts that continue far beyond these first days. Bovine colostrum has been used for human consumption due to the high concentrations of bioactive proteins, vitamins, minerals, growth factors, as well as free and conjugated oligosaccharides. Processes involved in the preparation of bovine colostrum for human consumption play a pivotal role in preserving and maintaining the activity of the bioactive molecules. As bovine colostrum is a multifunctional food that offers a myriad of benefits for human health, assessing the main processes used in preparing it with both advantages and disadvantages is a crucial point to discuss. We discuss major processes effects for colostrum production on the nutritional value, some advanced technologies to preserve processed bovine colostrum and the endproduct forms consumed by humans whether as dairy products or dietary supplements

Tıp Tarihinde Fitoterapi ve Paeonia (Bocur,Şakayık, İtecik Lalesi) Bitkisine Genel bir Bakış

Milattan önceki yıllara dayanan şifalı bitkilerle tedavi, hem Anadolu’da hem de tüm dünyada yaygın olup Tıp Tarihinde de önemli yer kaplamaktadır. Anadolu hem flora hem de tarihi zenginliğe sahiptir. Bir bitkinin dünyada tanınması ve tedaviye girmesi için uzun bir süre gereklidir ancak onun korunması da oldukça zordur. Paeoniaceae familyası Anadolu’nun zengin bitki örtüsü içinde yer alıp öksürük kesici ve anti-ülser olarak, Asya tıbbında ise sedatif, kanamayı durdurucu, antispazmotik, analjezik, antienflamatuar etkileriyle kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışma, Uşak’ta yetişen ve henüz hiçbir özelliği araştırılmamış Paeoniaceae familyasından Paeonia (Bocur, Şakayık) yerel adıyla İtecik Lalesine ilgi çekmek ve Uşak’ın ve Türkiye’nin bitki kültür mirasına sahip çıkmak amacıyla yapılmıştır

Düzce Sağlık Çalışanlarında Lisansüstü Eğitim Sıklığı veEtkileyen Faktörler

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, sağlık çalışanlarının lisansüstü eğitim sıklığını saptamak ve etkileyen bazıfaktörleri belirlemektir.Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu kesitsel tipte araştırma Düzce İl Sağlık Müdürlüğü ve bağlı birimlerinde çalışan vesistematik rastgele yöntemle belirlenen 176 sağlık çalışanında uygulanmıştır.Bulgular: Katımcıların %4,5’i (n:8) lisansüstü eğitimi bitirmişken, %1,7’si (n.3) lisansüstü eğitime devametmektedir. Lisansüstü eğitim yapmayı düşünen %36,9 (n.65)’dur. Lisansüstü eğitim yapma durumu cinsiyet,medeni durum, meslek, çalıştığı kurum/bölüm, gelir durumu ile karşılaştırıldığında gruplar arasında farkbulunmamıştır (p&gt;0,05). Lisansüstü eğitim yapma durumu ile mesleki doyum puanı arasında ilişkibulunmamıştır (p:0,18). Lisansüstü eğitim yapma durumu çalıştığı kurumda yönetici veya çalışan olarak görevyapması ile karşılaştırıldığında gruplar arasında istatistiksel anlamlı fark bulunmuştur ( p:0,02).Sonuç: Lisansüstü eğitim sıklığı bu çalışmada %6,2’dir. En sık lisansüstü eğitim yapma sebebi mesleki alanındauzmanlaşma ve görevde yükselme iken yapmama sebebi zaman yetersizliği ve yoğun çalışmadır.Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the frequency of postgraduate training of healthcare workers andsome factors that affect them.Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 176 healthcare workers identified by thesystematic random method in the Provincial Health Directorate of Düzce and its affiliated units.Results: While 4.5% (n:8) of the participants completed the postgraduate education, 1.7% (n:3) of thepostgraduate education continued. 36.9% (n:65) of the participants are planning to do postgraduate training.There were no significant difference between the groups in terms of gender, marital status, occupation,institution/department, income status (p:0.05). There was no relationship between the degree of graduateeducation and the occupational satisfaction score (p:0.18). When compared to having an administrator or anemployee in the institution where he / she was studying the post graduate education (p:0.02).Conclusion: The post-graduate frequency is %6.2 in this study. The reason for not having a degree most often isthe lack of time and intensive work and the reasons for having one are specialization in the professional field andpromotion.</p

Investigating Perceived Paternal Attitudes of Children Aged between 9 and 17 Years

Introduction: The study aims to investigate the perceived paternal attitudes of children aged between 9 and 17 years in relation to some variables such as child’s gender, child’s age, the number of siblings, father’s working status, and father’s level of education

Distribution of Clinical Isolates at Species Level and Their Antibiotic Susceptibilities in Intensive Care Units Patients

Objective: Intensive care units are a hospital’s section where hospital infections and resistant microorganisms are most commonly seen. In this study it was aimed to determine the microorganisms which were isolated from various clinical specimens of the patients in intensive care units for a year and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms. Materials and Methods: MALDI TOF MS and BD Phoenix system were used for the identification of bacteria, antibiotic sensitivities were evaluated by Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method and BD Phoenix system in accordance with the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute recommendations. Results: In this study, a total of 1163 microorganisms were obtained; 575 (49.4%) gram-negative bacteria (GNB), 556 (47.8%) gram-positive bacteria (GPB) and 32 Candida spp. (2.7%). Strains were produced from blood (488), urine (233), respiratory tract (224), sterile body fluid (88), wounds (68) and catheter samples (62). The most frequently isolated GNBs were found to be Acinetobacter baumannii 131 (11.2%), Klebsiella pneumoniae 109 (9.3%), Escherichia coli 91 (7.8%) in order of frequency. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase production was observed in 16 E. coli, 29 Klebsiella spp. Carbapenem resistance was identified in 132 Acinetobacter spp., 27 Pseudomonas spp., 14 K. pneumoniae, 1 E. coli. For Pseudomonas strains, ciprofloxacin and amikacin; for Acinetobacter strains, amikacin and colistin; for Escherichia and Klebsiella strains, amikacin and imipenem were determined as the most effective antibiotics. The most frequently isolated GPBs were 351 (30%) coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) (192 S. epidermidis), 111 (9.5%) Enterococcus spp. (67 Enterococcus faecalis), 55 Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. While Methicillin resistance was determined in 7 S. aureus and 191 CNS; vancomycin resistance was detected in 3 Enterococcus faecium strains. The most effective antibiotics against S. aureus and Enterococcus spp. strains were identified as linezolid, vancomycin, and teicoplanin. Conclusion: It will be useful if every center arranges the treatment protocols according to their microorganism distribution and resistance profiles to fight against resistant microorganisms