Psychological symptoms in obesity and related factors

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between levels of depression and anxiety symptoms and quality of life, self-esteem in obesity. Methods: Fifty-two subjects whose Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30 kg/m² and over and 43 control whose BMI is normal were recruited for this study. The socio demographic data form, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D17), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), Quality of Life Scale Short Form (WHOQOL-Brief-TR), Coopersmith Self Esteem Scale (CSES), The Eating Attitudes (EAT), were applied to the participants. Results: In this study most of the patients are women, married, postgraduated and live in urban areas. It was determined to scores of HAM-D17, HAM-A and EAT are higher in obese group than control group; WHOQOL-Brief-TR physical field scores was lower in obese group than control group. CSES scores wasn’t difference between obese and control group. In obese group, there was HAM-D17 and HAM-A scores a negative correlation between quality of life physical field score, negative correlation between CSES score, positive correlation between EAT scale score. There is no correlation between scores of HAM-D17 and HAM-A and BMI. Conclusion: Our results suggest that depressive and anxiety levels are high in induvidual with obesity. They have problems in eating attitudes and their quality of life especially physical field is poor. The psychological symptoms have negative effects on the quality of life, self-esteem, and eating attitudes. Our results suggest that psychiatric support to improving positive effects quality of life and self-esteem in individual with obesity. © 2015 by Turkish Association of Neuropsychiatry

Some Properties of Probiotic Yoghurt Produced for Babies by Adding Fruit Puree, Containing B. infantis, B. bifidum, B. longum, L. paracasei

Probiotic yoghurt with fruit was produced to enrich the intestinal flora of infants and to prevent various ailments in infants when the flora is inadequate. Peach, apple and pear purees (10% and 20% each), cow milk, milk powder, starter culture (combination of Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum and Lactobacillus paracasei) were used in the production of probiotic yogurt for babies. Some properties of yoghurt samples were investigated during fermentation and on the 1st, 7th, 14th and 21st days of storage. After ten hours of fermentation, the lowest pH was observed in samples with apple puree. It has been determined that syneresis increases with increasing concentrations of fruit purees. The water holding capacity was less in yoghurts containing fruit puree compared to control yoghurt and in 20% fruit puree compared to yoghurts containing 10% fruit puree. The number of L. bulgaricus generally increased in all samples during storage. It was determined that the number of S. thermophilus in control sample was higher than other samples during storage. The number of L. paracasei and Bifidobacterium spp. decreased during storage. While the control sample remained probiotic until the 14th day of storage, other samples lost its probiotic properties before the 7th day of storage. Considering that the number of probiotic microorganisms in a probiotic product should be at least 106-107 CFU/g according to FAO, it has been decided that the most suitable fruits for probiotic yogurt with fruit puree are peach and apple, respectively. Considering the structural features, it is more appropriate to use 10% fruit puree, and considering the probiotic feature, it is more appropriate to use 20% fruit puree. Choosing the appropriate packaging and fixing suitable storage conditions will help probiotic microorganisms to preserve their vitality for a long time

Turkey’s Internet Policy After the Coup Attempt: The Emergence of a Distributed Network of Online Suppression and Surveillance

In July 2016, Turkey was shaken by a bloody coup attempt. Although the would-be putschists failed, their insurgency led to an unprecedented reshuffling of Turkey’s political economic and socio-cultural landscapes. Notwithstanding the critical reverberations on the army, judiciary, law enforcement and civil society, the abortive coup set in motion a massive purge of civil servants, closure of media outlets, arrests of journalists, and blocking of websites and social media accounts. This report offers an examination of the evolution of internet policy in Turkey from the early 2000s to the post-coup conjuncture. It begins with an overview of internet legislation in Turkey during the 2000s under the AKP government (Justice and Development Party), and proceeds to discuss the deployment of different forms of control between 2013-2016 to contain the fallout from political and security crises and the potentially disruptive affordances of social media platforms. The report then focuses on the emerging policy developments and online restrictions in the aftermath of the coup attempt, which include 1) the closure of the TIB—Turkey’s telecommunications authority, 2) direct government control of ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and interception of digital communications by way of decree laws, 3) facilitation of social media censorship by means of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube content removals and 4) coordinated online harassment campaigns by pro-government users against alleged coup planners, Kurdish activists and government critics in general

Nursing students’ attitudes towards cancer and affecting factors in Turkey: A descriptive study

Aim:The aim of this study was to investigate the attitudes of nursing students towards cancer as well as affecting factors. Method:This descriptive study was conducted with 949 nursing students at two state universities in Turkey. The population of this study included 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students in the  nursing programs in two universities in the academic year. In collecting data, “Demographic Information Form” and “Questionnaire for Measuring Attitudes Toward Cancer - Community Version” scales were used. The data were analysed by number, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskall-Wallis H test and linear regression analysis. Mann Whitney U test with Bonferroni correction was used as post-hoc test. Findings: While 63.3% of the students were at the range of 17-20 years, 87.8 % of them were female and 36.8% of them were first year students. It was determined that 51.4% of the students participated in the care and treatment practices of a patient diagnosed with cancer during clinical practices. The mean score of the Questionnaire for Measuring Attitudes Toward Cancer was 3.23±0.47. In this study, a statistically significant relationship was found between the students’ year in the program and the subscale of impossibility of recovery, between gender and the scale, having an individual diagnosed with cancer among family members and his/her immediate environment with disclosure, and the dissemination of cancer diagnosis (p< 0.05). According to the stepwise method completed in the linear regression analysis, gender and informing a patient about his/her cancer diagnosis had a significant effect on the scale (p< 0.05). Conclusions: In this study, the students were found to have negative attitudes toward cancer. In this regard, healthcare professionals should organise training programs in order to change negative thoughts and attitudes of the students during educational processes

İlkokul Müdürlerinin İnsan Kaynaklarını Yönetme Yeterliliklerinin Belirlenmesi (Başakşehir İlçesi Örneği)

Bu araştırmanın amacı ilköğretim okul müdürlerinin insan kaynaklarını yönetme yeterliliğinin belirlenmesidir. Bu araştırmada tarama metodu kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın evreni İstanbul ili Başakşehir ilçesi’nde Ahmet Kabaklı İlkokulu, Bahçeşehir Boğazköy İlkokulu, Bahçeşehir Süleyman Demirel İlkokulu, Başakşehir Cumhuriyet İlkokulu, Cahit Zarifoğlu İlkokulu, Hacı Ali Osman Gül İlkokulu, İBB Akşemsettin İlkokulu, İBB Fatih Sultan Mehmet İlkokulu, İBB Mehmet Akif Ersoy İlkokulu, Kayabaşı Çamlık İlkokulu, Kayabaşı İlkokulu, Mahmut Şevket Zırh İlkokulu, Mehmet Yaren Gümeli İlkokulu, Nurettin Topçu İlkokulu, Oyakkent İlkokulu, Şamlar İlkokulu, Tepe İlkokulu, TOKİ Kayaşehir Mevlana İlkokulu, TOKİ Osmangazi İlkokulu, Zihni Küçük İlkokulu’nda görev yapan öğretmenlerdir. Veriler öğretmenlerin katıldıkları anket yoluyla elde edilmiştir. Okul müdürleri öğretmenleri etkili bir şekilde yönetebilmesi için öncelikle onların ihtiyaçlarını karşılamalıdır. Öğretmenlerin ihtiyaçları karşılandığı ölçüde okul içinde bireysel verimlilikleri artırılabilir. Okulda mutlu olan öğretmen, sınıfta eğitim-öğretim çalışmalarını başarılı bir biçimde yerine getirmektedir. Sınıftaki eğitimin-öğretimin etkililiği öğrencilerin başarılarını belirlemektedir. Başarılı okulların müdürleri, okuldaki insan kaynaklarını etkili ve verimli yönetebilen okul müdürleridir. Araştırmada anket aracılığıyla toplanan veriler bilgisayar ortamına girilerek istatiksel olarak analizi Windows SPSS-20 programı ile yapılmıştır. Deneklere ilişkin kişisel bilgiler frekans ve yüzdelerle gösterilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde “İlköğretim okul müdürlerinin insan kaynaklarını yönetme yeterlilikleri” ölçeğinde yer alan sorularla ilgili öğretmen görüşleri arasında anlamlı farklılığın olup olmadığını belirlemek amacıyla t testi ve Kruskal Wallis ile Mann Whitney U testleri uygulaması yapılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular tartışılarak önerilerde bulunulmuştur

Understanding college student’s motivation for physical activity participation: The role of gender, sport type and activity level

The present study aimed to investigate the motivational factors which has an influence on college students’ participation in recreational physical activities. In this sense, gender, sport type (team or/and individual sport) and level of physical activity (MET scores) differences within motivational dimensions were examined. In the frame of the current study, a convenience sampling strategy was utilized. 383 Middle East Technical University students (Mage= 21.42, SD=3.30) voluntarily participated to this study. Data were gathered with an instrument composing of three sections; a demographic information part, a self-report instrument for measuring physical activity, and Physical Activity and Leisure Motivation Scale (PALMS). Physical condition was found to be the most important participation motive, On the other hand, others expectations motive was the least important physical activity participation motive for Turkish college students. When physical activity participation motivations were compared with regard to gender, there was not any significant difference except for the appearance motivation. Females rated appearance motive lower than males for engaging in physical activity. However, significant sport type and level of physical activity differences were found. One-way MANOVA results revealed that team sport participants had significantly higher other’s expectations motivation with compared to individual sport participants. With respect to activity level difference, higher physically active participants have higher motivations and there were significant differences in competition, mastery and enjoyment motivations among medium and vigorous level physical activity participants. The knowledge of the most significant motives for physical activity participation according to variations of the individuals can help practitioners to lead individuals to activities that best suit them and that best motivate them which is very important to start and continue to any physical activity.// // // /