Eating disorders and anxiety among high school students in Western area of Turkey

Background Eating disorders (ED) are the one of the most common chronic illness among adolescents. The aim of the present study was to investigate eating disorders and it's associations between anxiety among high school students in Sivrihisar in Eskisehir, Turkey.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the high school students of center of Sivrihisar between 01 January 2014 and 28 February 2014. The questionnaire prepared according to literature, consisting of 3 parts (socio-demographic characteristics, eating attitude test (EAT-40) and beck anxiety inventory (BAI)). The students completed questionnaire in the presence of a member of the research team. The data collected were self-reported by the students.Results: Of the study group 64.4% (n=625) were females and 35.6% (n=345) were males. The prevalence of eating disorder was 13.0% (n=126). The mean and standard deviation of students' total score of EAT-40 were 18.80±9.88 (ranged 3 to 95).  The mean and standard deviation of students' total score of BAI were 20.32±12.32 (ranged 0 to 63). The positive weak correlation was found between the total scores of EAT-40 and BAI (r=0.178; p=0.001).Conclusions: ED is an important health problem for adolescents. On the studies upon epidemiology of ED towards high school students, socio-economic factors should be assessed in more detailed and more comprehensive perspective.

The prevalence of probable migraine and sleep quality among women aged 20-49 living in a semi-rural area in western Turkey

Background: We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of probable migraine, to examine the factors associated with probable migraine and to assess the level of sleep quality among women aged 20-45 who were living in the county town named Mahmudiye, in Eskisehir, in Turkey.Methods: The study was carried out in all women aged 20-45 years in Mahmudiye. 69.2% of women (n=570) comprised the study group. Questionnaire consisted of three parts: The first part included several socio-demographic, nutritional and health characteristics. The second part included questions about the headache type and third part included Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Migraine type headache was scanned via the International Headache Society (IHS) criteria for migraine. There were eight criteria which were defined by IHS. Individuals who possessed the six of the eight criteria were defined as “probable migraine”.Results: The mean age of the participants was 32.8±7.3 years. Prevalence of probable migraine was 13.3% (n=60) and it was significantly higher in women who have been smoking and who had a physician diagnosed chronic diseases. Of the women, 45.1% had poor sleep quality based on the PSQI. The sleep quality of probable migraineurs was found significantly lower than healthy women.Conclusions: To control the probable migraine symptoms and attacks, we suggest to giving regular treatment to women with chronic diseases and reducing the smoking.

The prevalence of vertigo among high school students and an evaluation of quality of life

Background: The purpose of the study is to determine the prevalence of vertigo among secondary and high school students, to examine the variables thought to be related and to evaluate the quality of life.Methods: This study was carried out between 1st November-30th December 2016 on secondary and high school students in Beylikova and Sivrihisar counties which is located at the research area of the Department of Public Health Eskisehir Osmangazi University. Those who had dizziness within the last three months have been assumed as having vertigo. Visual Analog Scale has been used in order to evaluate the severity of vertigo. The life quality of children has been evaluated through Quality of Life Scale (QoL) for Children.Results: The study group has been composed of 911 males (46.5%) and 1.047 females (53.5%). The prevalence of vertigo has been determined as 30.8%. The most common concomitant symptoms of students are headache (22.6%), staggering while walking (15.8%), and tinnitus (10.3%).It has been found that the QoL of students having complaints of vertigo is lower than that of those not having complaints of vertigo. The most common type of vertigo within the study group has been Orthostatic Dizziness (70.0%). There has been no correlation between types of vertigo and QoL; however, when the severity of vertigo is considered, it has been found within our study group that the QoL of the students having mild vertigo is higher than that of those having moderate or higher severity of vertigo(p<0.05.Conclusions: Vertigo is one of the most common symptoms among children and adolescents and may result from many factors. It may be useful to carry out screening with the purpose of early diagnosis and treatment parentheses, direct diagnosed cases to specialist physicians and organize events to create awareness. More comprehensive studies are needed to reveal the relationship between vertigo and QoL

FREQUENCY OF SMOKING AMONG MALES AND ITS IMPACT ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE

ABSTRACT Objectives: To determine frequency of smoking among males aged 40 and above and to evaluate its impact on health related quality of life (HRQOL ) test, Student&apos;s t test, variance (ANOVA) and Spearman Correlation analyses were performed when the data were being evaluated. Results: The frequency of smoking was 47.1%. In those smoking, the scores received from the other fields of SF-36 scale except for the emotional field were significantly lower in those not smoking. As the severity of smoking increased, physical functioning, physical body pain, general health perception, and the vitality scores showed significant decrease (p&lt;0.05, for each domain). Conclusion: Smoking has a negative impact on health related quality of life. Public health education highlighting ill effects of smoking and Tobacco use need to be initiated which can be an effective preventive strategy

Urinary Incontinence, Related Factors and Depression among 20 Aged and Over Women in Beylikova District Centre in Eskisehir

Aim: To determination of prevalence of Urinary incontinence (UI), and to evaluation of relationship between UI and depression in women. Material and methods: This study is a cross-sectional type research, was realized between 05 July 2011 to 25 August 2011, among 20 and over aged women that living in Beylikova district centre. The study group was occurred 500 women. The presence of UI, its type and severity were evaluated according to criteria recommended by the International Continence Society. For the purpose of the questionnaire form prepared by the study, households were visited one by one, filled with face to face method. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used for evaluation of depression. Chi-square test and Logistic Regression Analyses were used in statistical analyses. For statistical significance, p<0.05 were approved. Results: The ages of women were between 20 to 81 years, and average age was 46.97&#177;15.65 years. Prevalence of UI was found 41.4% (n=207). Of the UI cases were 35.7% stress incontinence, 15.5% urge incontinence, 48.8% mixed type. Of the cases were 95 (45.9%) low severity, 60 (29.0%) middle severity, 52 (25.1%) high severity. In this study, UI was an important risk factor in illiterates (OR: 6.617), no smoking (OR: 1.868), obes (OR: 2.777), persons with anyone chronicle disease that diagnosed by doctor (OR: 4.711), enuresis nocturna hystory in childhood age (OR: 2.600), large baby history in women who had given birth (OR: 1.947), and menopause (OR: 2.497). Prevalence of depression was found 25.4% (n=127). Prevalence of depression was higher found in the women with UI, stress type UI, and high severity UI (for each one; p<0.05). Conclusion: In this study, it was determinate that UI an important health problem in the women, and depression prevalence was higher in the women with UI. [TAF Prev Med Bull 2013; 12(3.000): 231-242

Prevalence of disordered eating and its impact on quality of life among a group of college students in a province of west Turkey Prevalencia de conductas alimentarias de riesgo y su impacto en la calidad de vida de un grupo de estudiantes universitarios en una provincia del oeste de Turquía

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of disordered eating (DE) among a group of college students and assess its impact on quality of life. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study was conducted between December 15th, 2008 and January 15th, 2009 at a Turkish University. Eating Attitudes Test-40 (EAT-40) was used to identify DE. Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) was assessed by Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36. RESULTS: The prevalence of DE was 6.8%. Presence of any physical defect (OR: 2.657), parents living separately (OR: 3.114), mothers having an education level of secondary school and over (OR: 2.583), and families not having social health insurance (OR: 2.603) were important risk factors (fOBJETIVO: Determinar la prevalencia de conductas alimentarias de riesgo (CAR) entre un grupo de estudiantes universitarios, y evaluar su impacto en la calidad de vida. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Este estudio se realizó entre el 15 de diciembre de 2008 y enero de 2009 en una universidad turca. Se utilizó el Eating Attitudes Test-40 (EAT-40) para identificar CAR. La calidad de vida se evaluó por el estudio de resultados médicos Short Form-36. RESULTADOS: La prevalencia de CAR fue de 6,8%. La presencia de: cualquier defecto físico (RM: 2,657), padres separados (RM: 3,ll4), madre con nivel de educación de escuela de secundaria o más (RM: 2,583), familia sin seguro social (RM: 2,603) fueron importantes factores de riesgo (p<0,05). CONCLUSIONES: La salud y calidad de vida de las personas con CAR fue peor. Se deben hacer exámenes periódicos para determinar casos de CAR