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Depression is a common and serious healthcare problem for older adults. This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of GDS-4 and GDS-5 in Turkish , and to establish a new short-form Geriatric Depression Scale GDS for our population, and also determine the superiority of each short scale to another. A total of outpatients were enrolled in the study.
A researcher evaluated all participants according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-fifth edition DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, and then another researcher applied GDS to all participants.
A total of participants were assessed. The mean age SD of the patients was GDS is the most powerful screening scale for geriatric depression.
Consequences of new regulations on neonatal outcome have not been evaluated in multicenter studies yet. Fitness as a determinant of arterial stiffness in healthy adult men : a cross-sectional study. Turkey is a part of the H-SAF project, both in product generation eg. We compared 42 patients who had a diagnosis of acute MI and were younger than 40 years Young Turk social engineering : mass violence and the nation state in eastern Turkey , In August , the gay march in Bursa organized by the Rainbow Group , officially approved by the Governor's Office, was cancelled due to large-scale public protests by an organized group of citizens. Modern cross-sectional imaging techniques allow large groups of live patients to be examined.
All new short scales are valid and reliable, and TGDS-4 is a practical, less time-consuming option for daily practice. Development of dental charts according to tooth development and eruption for Turkish children and young adults. Purpose In this study, we aimed to develop dental charts for Turkish children and young adults of both genders within the age group of 4.
Materials and Methods In total, digital panoramic radiographs from males and females were assessed. The permanent teeth were evaluated according to the classification system described by Demirjian et al. The eruption stage was assessed with Bengston's system, which was modified by AlQahtani et al at four points. Results Teeth generally developed earlier in females than in males. This was particularly notable in the age group of years.
However, this difference was usually visible in only one stage, not in all teeth. It has been determined that the mixed dentition period ended with the shedding of the second deciduous molars in both genders. Conclusion The dental charts presented here included information that could be beneficial to dental clinicians in making appropriate diagnosis and planning orthodontic and surgical procedures. These charts also provided datasets for preliminary dental age estimation in Turkish children and young adults.
Regional reference values of thyroid gland volume in Turkish Adults. It is important to know the size of the thyroid gland, and its normal value may vary among different geographic regions. In this study, we aimed to establish reference ranges for thyroid volume in euthyroid adults and to compare these results with the literature data.
Between June and June , patients with normal laboratory results serum TSH, anti-TG, anti-TPO antibodies and urine iodine level that underwent thyroid gland ultrasound examination were retrospectively analyzed. Two hundred and 92 patients were females and were males; the age range was years with mean age Length, breadth and thickness were measured, and the volume of each lobe was estimated using the ellipsoid formula.
The overall mean thyroid volume in all patients who were examined was The mean thyroid volume in females and males was This article presents data on the burden of periodontal diseases in Turkish adults aged 35 years or older. Within each region of Turkey, a rural and an urban area or city were selected in using a probability proportional to size method.
In the selected towns, local officials who were familiar with their communities assisted in recruiting subjects. Loss of Attachment LOA was measured at six sites around each tooth present in the mouth, excluding third molars. Additionally, the Community Periodontal Index was used to assess the severity of periodontal diseases around 12 index teeth. Self-reported data on key risk factors were also collected. Weights were computed using a raking ratio adjustment procedure and used in all analyses. Almost all examined adults had some loss of periodontal attachment.
The CPI data did not yield the same associations with periodontal diseases and risk factors. Periodontal diseases in Turkish adults are highly prevalent. A tailored common risk factor health promotion program is recommended to reduce the burden of periodontal infection in Turkey. Research Brief 7.
Adult education curricula such as literacy textbooks present blueprints for living, including different ways of being and relating as men and women. However, educators and scholars seldom consider the underlying assumptions about gender in literacy workbooks, especially in international settings. Gynaecomastia in adult men : clinical and biochemical findings.
Gynaecomastia is a benign proliferation of glandular tissue of the breast; however, it is an important clinical observation because it can be the first symptom of an underlying disease. Some controversy exists concerning the clinical importance of an in-depth investigation of men who develop gynaecomastia.
We hypothesise that a thorough work-up is required in adult men with gynaecomastia. Thirty-two men who did not have gynaecomastia when examined were excluded; leaving men for final analyses. They underwent an andrological examination, ultrasound of the testicles and analysis of endogenous serum hormones levels.
In men younger at onset an underlying cause for gynaecomastia could be detected in merely 7. The study is limited by the fact that we did not have access to investigate men who were referred directly by their GP to private clinics for plastic surgery or who sought cosmetic correction without consulting their GP first. Our study demonstrates the importance of a thorough examination and provides a comprehensible examination strategy to disclose the underlying pathology leading to the development of gynaecomastia in adulthood.
Similarities and differences in underlying beliefs of socio-cognitive factors related to diet and physical activity in lower-educated Dutch, Turkish , and Moroccan adults in the Netherlands: a focus group study. Unhealthy eating patterns and a lack of physical activity PA are highly prevalent in most Western countries, especially among lower-educated people, including people of non-Western origin. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the beliefs and barriers that underlie socio-cognitive and planning constructs related to healthy eating and PA among lower-educated Dutch, Turkish , and Moroccan adults.
Focus group interviews were conducted with 90 Dutch, Turkish , and Moroccan lower-educated adults between March and August Five semi-structured group interviews were conducted with Dutch participants, five with Turkish participants, and four with Moroccan participants.
Men and women were interviewed separately. The question route was based on the Theory of Planned Behavior and self-regulation theories.
The theoretical method used for the qualitative data analysis was content analysis. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by applying the framework approach. Some participants seemed to lack knowledge of healthy eating and PA, especially regarding the health consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle. Important attitude beliefs concerning healthy eating and PA were taste and health benefits. Participants suggested that social support can encourage the actual performance of healthy behavior. For instance, exercising with other people was perceived as being supportive.
Perceived barriers to PA and cooking healthily were a lack of time and tiredness.
These previously mentioned beliefs arose in all the ethnic groups. Differences were also found in beliefs between the ethnic groups, which were mainly related to religious and cultural issues. Turkish and Moroccan participants discussed, for example, that the Koran contains the recommendation to eat in moderation and to take care of one's body. Furthermore, they reported that refusing food when offered is difficult, as it can be perceived as an insult. Finally, men and women usually cannot exercise.
Global identification predicts gay-male identity integration and well-being among Turkish gay men. In most parts of the world, hegemonic masculinity requires men to endorse traditional masculine ideals, one of which is rejection of homosexuality. Wherever hegemonic masculinity favours heterosexuality over homosexuality, gay males may feel under pressure to negotiate their conflicting male gender and gay sexual identities to maintain positive self-perceptions. However, globalization, as a source of intercultural interaction, might provide a beneficial context for people wishing to create alternative masculinities in the face of hegemonic masculinity.
Hence, we tested if global identification would predict higher levels of gay-male identity integration, and indirectly subjective well-being, via alternative masculinity representations for gay and male identities. A community sample of gay and bisexual men from Turkey completed the study.
Our findings illustrate how identity categories in different domains can intersect and affect each other in complex ways. Moreover, we discuss mental health and well-being implications for gay men living in cultures where they experience high levels of prejudice and stigma.
Apolipoprotein C3 APOC3 gene polymorphisms are associated with cardiometabolic risk factors, varying in ethnicities.
Randomly selected individuals male and female, mean age The TT genotype prevailed 9. Furthermore, in the same subgroups, the associations of the fasting triglyceride concentrations and HOMA index with the TT genotype remained after adjustment for risk factors p men.
Presence of obesity seems to be required for this genotype to induce markedly elevated triglycerides. Furthermore, it is associated with the dyslipidemia in men , without requirement of obesity. The p. Mutations in the C19orf12 gene cause mitochondrial membrane protein associated neurodegeneration MPAN , an autosomal recessive form of neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation NBIA. A limited number of patients with C19orf12 mutations, particularly those with adult onset of symptoms, have been reported.
We also performed haplotype analysis in families with a recurrent C19orf12 mutation. Clinical features were collected using a standardized form.