A 16-Year Retrospective Study Examining Socio-Demographic Factors among Suicide Decedents in Bolu Province, Northwestern Turkey

This study aimed to examine the socio-demographic features of completed suicides in Bolu province, northwestern Turkey, between 2003 and 2019, using corpse examinations and autopsy reports to provide epidemiological data with a view to helping prevent suicidal behavior. Of the 108 suicides examined, males accounted for 84.3%, and females accounted for 15.7%. The suicide rate was the highest in the 25–34 age groups and among those of an unknown marital status. Suicide in an unknown location in the group aged 24 years and below was significantly higher than among age groups, while the workplace was significantly higher in those aged 35–64 years. In both genders, the home and its surroundings comprised the leading location of the suicide event, with an unknown location found to be significantly higher in males. The most common suicide method was identified as hanging, with no statistically significant difference between demographic groups with respect to method, and the highest suicide rate was observed in 2016–2019. With regard to time of year, winter was found to be significantly higher among those aged 24–34 years, whereas those aged 65 years and above were likelier to die in spring or summer (p=0.014). Several risk factors were identified, most of which could be detected and resolved before the suicidal act. Studies such as this are extremely valuable for their contribution to preventing suicide by identifying such risk factors

A swot analysis to raise awareness about cyber security and proper use of social media: Istanbul sample

Internet is a cyber-ambient where the number of users is increasing consistently as a result of wide opportunities those are provided and where access can be ensured with information technologies. Today, via internet and social media where the number of users reaches billions, the samples of committed cybercrimes and cyber-attacks are increasing throughout the world. For this reason, it is inevitable to raise awareness in the society about cyber security and social media use. Raising awareness also can be done by providing education for all sections of the society. It is aimed to bring the expert person who has knowledge and experiences to provide support about creating substructure of education about both cyber security and using social media, by considering potential of institution and organization, and these sharers hosted by Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education and it is aimed to make cooperations. In line with this aim, Cyber Security and Proper Use of Social Media Workshop was realized in Istanbul on 17-18 February 2018. In discussions made within the scope of the workshop, the participants made SWOT analyses on behalf of using social media properly and to raise awareness for cyber security. In that study, information will be given about these analyses performed for Istanbul province. Keywords: Cyber security; social media; awareness; swot analysi

Volume CXIV, Number 4, November 7, 1996

Objective: Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal disorder caused by complete or partial X chromosome monosomy that manifests various clinical features depending on the karyotype and on the genetic background of affected girls. This study aimed to systematically investigate the key clinical features of TS in relationship to karyotype in a large pediatric Turkish patient population.Methods: Our retrospective study included 842 karyotype-proven TS patients aged 0-18 years who were evaluated in 35 different centers in Turkey in the years 2013-2014.Results: The most common karyotype was 45,X (50.7%), followed by 45,X/46,XX (10.8%), 46,X,i(Xq) (10.1%) and 45,X/46,X,i(Xq) (9.5%). Mean age at diagnosis was 10.2±4.4 years. The most common presenting complaints were short stature and delayed puberty. Among patients diagnosed before age one year, the ratio of karyotype 45,X was significantly higher than that of other karyotype groups. Cardiac defects (bicuspid aortic valve, coarctation of the aorta and aortic stenosis) were the most common congenital anomalies, occurring in 25% of the TS cases. This was followed by urinary system anomalies (horseshoe kidney, double collector duct system and renal rotation) detected in 16.3%. Hashimoto's thyroiditis was found in 11.1% of patients, gastrointestinal abnormalities in 8.9%, ear nose and throat problems in 22.6%, dermatologic problems in 21.8% and osteoporosis in 15.3%. Learning difficulties and/or psychosocial problems were encountered in 39.1%. Insulin resistance and impaired fasting glucose were detected in 3.4% and 2.2%, respectively. Dyslipidemia prevalence was 11.4%.Conclusion: This comprehensive study systematically evaluated the largest group of karyotype-proven TS girls to date. The karyotype distribution, congenital anomaly and comorbidity profile closely parallel that from other countries and support the need for close medical surveillance of these complex patients throughout their lifespa

Investigation of the National Newborn Hearing Screening Program Based on Family and Health Workers’ Opinions: A Case Study

This qualitative study aims to investigate the process in the newborn hearing screening program of a referral hospital. The health workers and parents of children who were diagnosed with a hearing loss were interviewed to gather the data. The participants of the study were four audiometrist, an audiologist, an ear nose throat surgeon and seven families. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with participants, observations of reference hospital, documents, artifacts and the researcher’s journal. The data were analyzed and interpreted inductively. The results of the study indicated that the quantity of the reference and early intervention centers need to be increased by the state. The families were expressed their need for economic and psychological support. An efficient feedback system was suggested to decrease the loss to follow up by the health workers. The need for improved co-operation between the health workers and educators was also stressed

My Brother Has A Hearıng Loss: A Life Story Investigation

The aim of this study, is to examine the life story of an adult who has a brother with hearing loss and to understand the effect of his brother on his life. The study designed as life story investigation. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, reflective journals and documents. The data were analyzed using the inductive method. Research findings indicated that: The research participant Ahmet evaluated the effect of his brother with hearing loss on his own life differently at different periods of his life. His brother has no responsibility for his care and education, his parents do not treat his siblings with hearing loss, Ahmet says that his brother can live a life like everyone else with the rapid development of language development after the implant application. Ahmet saw the most negative effect of his brother's hearing loss on his life during his childhood as change the city where he lives. Today, however, he thinks that this situation actually has led to positive results his life

Investigation of the National Newborn Hearing Screening Program Based on Family and Health Workers’ Opinions: A Case Study

This qualitative study aims to investigate the process in the newborn hearing screening program of a referral hospital. The health workers and parents of children who were diagnosed with a hearing loss were interviewed to gather the data. The participants of the study were four audiometrist, an audiologist, an ear nose throat surgeon and seven families. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with participants, observations of reference hospital, documents, artifacts and the researcher’s journal. The data were analyzed and interpreted inductively. The results of the study indicated that the quantity of the reference and early intervention centers need to be increased by the state. The families were expressed their need for economic and psychological support. An efficient feedback system was suggested to decrease the loss to follow up by the health workers. The need for improved co-operation between the health workers and educators was also stressed

My Brother Has A Hearıng Loss: A Life Story Investigation

The aim of this study, is to examine the life story of an adult who has a brother with hearing loss and to understand the effect of his brother on his life. The study designed as life story investigation. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, reflective journals and documents. The data were analyzed using the inductive method. Research findings indicated that: The research participant Ahmet evaluated the effect of his brother with hearing loss on his own life differently at different periods of his life. His brother has no responsibility for his care and education, his parents do not treat his siblings with hearing loss, Ahmet says that his brother can live a life like everyone else with the rapid development of language development after the implant application. Ahmet saw the most negative effect of his brother's hearing loss on his life during his childhood as change the city where he lives. Today, however, he thinks that this situation actually has led to positive results his life