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    Assessment of Indoor Air Quality in Schools from Anatolia, Turkey
    (Univ Tehran, 2022) Babaoglu, Ulken Tunga; Ogutcu, Hatice; Erdogdu, Makbule; Taskiran, Funda; Gullu, Gulen; Oymak, Sibel
    Air pollution damages children's health in many different ways, through both chronic and acute effects. The aims of our research are to reveal the indoor air quality levels in schools. Subject and indoor air measurements were performed in 34 primary schools located in the Central Anatolia region. PM10, PM2.5, CO2, CO, CH2O, relative humidity, temperature, and total bacteria and fungus levels were measured. In the urban region, mean PM1 was higher than the other regions(p=0.029). PM10 and PM2.5 were higher in schools in rural areas. According to CO2 measurements, only one school was identified to be below the upper limit recommended by the WHO. Total microorganism concentration was exceeded in 44.1% of classrooms. Indoor PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, total bacteria and fungus levels were high and above recommended limits. Human activities, movements of students could be considered the most important indoor factors for particle matter increase. Indoor parameters could be lowered by organizing the school environment.
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    Effects of pesticide use on respiration system of farmers: The case of Middle Anatolia
    (Oxford Univ Press, 2018) Babaoglu, Ulken Tunga; Babaoglu, U.; Oymak, S.; Calis, A. G.; Ertugrul, G. Ozgunaltay
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    EVALUATING PESTICIDE USE AND SAFETY PRACTICES AMONG FARMWORKERS IN GALLIPOLI PENINSULA, TURKEY
    (Southeast Asian Ministers Educ Organization, 2015) Cevizci, Sibel; Babaoglu, Ulken Tunga; Bakar, Coskun
    Unsafe pesticide use among farmworkers is a major public health problem in Turkey. This study aimed to investigate pesticide use and safety practices of farmers in a village of Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey This cross sectional study was conducted with 117 farmers. The questionnaire included questions on demographic data, knowledge, attitudes, and safety practices concerning pesticides. The mean age of participants was 42.8 years, and 38.5% was female participants. Of the total 177 respondents, 77.8% reported that they prepared the chemical mixture at a public fountain, whereas 22.2% prepared it in their houses. Almost half (44.4%) reported that they experienced at least one health problem after pesticide application in the previous one year. Total scores for pesticide safety practices of the subjects, who declared that they experienced at least one health problem after the application in the previous one year, were statistically significantly lower (p<0.001). Their responses about safe use of pesticides and storage conditions were very striking. Our findings indicated that there is a need to increase health promotion activities through training, and the local administrations should promote safe use of pesticides by farm workers.
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    Evaluating pesticide use and safety practices among farmworkers in gallipoli peninsula, turkey
    (SEAMEO TROPMED Network, 2015) Cevizci, Sibel; Babaoglu, Ulken Tunga; Bakar, Coskun
    Unsafe pesticide use among farmworkers is a major public health problem in Turkey. This study aimed to investigate pesticide use and safety practices of farmers in a village of Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey. This cross sectional study was conducted with 117 farmers. The questionnaire included questions on demographic data, knowledge, attitudes, and safety practices concerning pesticides. The mean age of participants was 42.8 years, and 38.5% was female participants. Of the total 177 respondents, 77.8% reported that they prepared the chemical mixture at a public fountain, whereas 22.2% prepared it in their houses. Almost half (44.4%) reported that they experienced at least one health problem after pesticide application in the previous one year. Total scores for pesticide safety practices of the subjects, who declared that they experienced at least one health problem after the application in the previous one year, were statistically significantly lower (p<0.001). Their responses about safe use of pesticides and storage conditions were very striking. Our findings indicated that there is a need to increase health promotion activities through training, and the local administrations should promote safe use of pesticides by farm workers. © 2015, SEAMEO TROPMED Network. All rights reserved.
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    Occupational Stress and Risk Factors in Veterinary Surgeons
    (Kafkas Univ, Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi, 2014) Cevizci, Sibel; Babaoglu, Ulken Tunga; Serpen, Adnan; Yilmaz, Osman; Boyar, Hakan; Celikel, Suat
    The aim of this study was to investigate occupational stress and risk factors among veterinary surgeons. The present cross-sectional study was performed in 2012 via a web-based survey. Data of 223 individuals who responded to the survey are presented. In order to evaluate the occupational stress Turkish Version of Swedish Demand-Control-Support Questionnaire was used. Mean age of participants was 37.45 +/- 9.11 and 28.3% of subjects were female. Work load, work control, skill, decision latitude, and social support mean points with standard deviations were found to be 9.42 +/- 1.86, 10.27 +/- 2.72, 7.06 +/- 1.78, 3.21 +/- 1.64 and 11.26 +/- 3.94, respectively. It was reported that 92 subjects were working for public institutions and 131 were working for private sector. Decision latitude and social support levels in surgeons working for public institutions were statistically significantly lower than their counterparts in the private sector. There was no statistically significant difference in work load, work control and skill use between two groups. Of participants 54.3% reported that they had car accidents, 19.3% reported that they had the accident in the last one year, and 9.9% reported that they had the accident during a patient visit. Majority of Turkish veterinary surgeons in our study group reported that they experienced occupational stress. Occupational stress and related factors in work environment can influence work health negatively by causing physical, mental and social problems.
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    Prevalence of Smoking and Risk Factors Among Students at a University in Turkey
    (Derman Medical Publ, 2017) Babaoglu, Ulken Tunga; Simsek, Sukran; Ozdenk, Serhat; Demir, Gokce; Cevizci, Sibel
    Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate smoking prevalence and related risk factors among students at the Health School and Physical Education & Sports School of a university in central Turkey. Material and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a total of 1082 students continuing their education at the school from October to December 2015. A multiple-item questionnaire was administered to students using the answering-under-supervision technique during lessons. Results: A total of 675 responders were female (62.4%) and 407 responders were male (37.6%) out of 1082 participants. Of the 1082 students, 256 (23.7%) were current smokers and the average age for starting smoking was 16.61 +/- 2.72. Most participants graduated from public (96.0%) school, while 4.0% graduated from private high schools. In this study, we found that the smoking prevalence was associated with some variables such as sex, classroom grade, age, place of residence, cigarette or tobacco use in the living place, and knowledge status of students about their teacher's smoking habits (p = 0.05). Discussion: Our study results revealed that smoking prevalence was high among the students. These results also indicate that health school and sports school students who will be role models for reduced smoking and healthy living behaviors in public should be trained to improve their knowledge and awareness about health risks of smoking. Providing education on the health risks of smoking to students who have not receive an education before can prevent smoking initiation and increase the quitting rate.
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    THE RELATION OF PET OWNERSHIP, PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS, REGULAR PHYSICAL EXERCISE AND SMOKING IN WHITE-COLLAR WORKERS OF A SPECIAL COMPANY IN BESIKTAS REGION OF ISTANBUL
    (Nobel Ilac, 2012) Cevizci, Sibel; Babaoglu, Ulken Tunga; Erginoz, Ethem; Issever, Halim
    Objective: Psychological stress, which deteriorates mental and physical health of individuals at their working environment, is an important problem for public health and health at work. Recent studies have indicated that living with animals might be beneficial for individuals with physical, mental and social health problems, and it could even increase the quality of life in these people. In this present study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between pet ownership, psychological stress level, regular exercising, and smoking among white collar workers. Material and Method: In this cross-sectional study, 212 out of 230 white collar workers (92%), who worked for a business company in Besiktas district of Istanbul, were enrolled. 12-Item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) were applied to define psychological stress levels and mental health conditions of the workers. Data obtained from GHQ-12 was evaluated by using Goldberg type grading method (0-0-1-1). Sociodemographic characteristics of participants, and information about the relationship between pet ownership, and smoking, regular exercising were obtained by a questionnaire form made up of close- and open-ended questions. Data were evaluated by percentage distribution, Chi square test and Mann Whitney U test. Results: Of the participants, 51 were female, 161 were male, and the mean of age was 30.65 +/- 3.56 years. Among the participants, 82 had pets and 130 individuals had no pet. Rate of pet owners was 98.7% in our study group with total score of GHQ-12 <= 1, whereas all participants with the score of 2-3 (moderate) had pets. Moreover, 129 participants, the entire group except one individual, with the total score of GHQ-12 >= 4 expressed that they had no pets. GHQ-12 scores among pet owners were statistically significantly lower than the ones without pets (p<0.001). Smoking rate was statistically significantly higher among participants without pets than the rate in pet owners (p<0.001). Pet owner participants were exercising significantly more regularly than the ones without pets (p<0.001). Conclusion: As far as the reported changes in behavior and attitudes of participants, pet ownership had favorable effects in healthy life behaviors like nutrition, regular exercising, and non-smoking. According to the results of General Health Questionnaire among workers, psychological stress level was higher among participants without pets. We believe that having a pet can be supportive for improving physical and mental health conditions of individuals, who are working under stressful conditions.