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Öğe Changes in parents' attitudes towards childhood vaccines during COVID-19 pandemic(Wiley, 2023) Duran, Sedef; Duran, Ridvan; Acunas, Betul; Şahin, Erkan MelihBackground: Concerns about the safety and adverse reactions of rapidly-developed vaccines against COVID-19 contributed to parents' vaccine hesitancy and this situation created an opportunity for anti-vaccine campaigners. The aim of this study was to examine the changes in parents' attitudes towards childhood vaccines during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, parents of children who applied to the outpatient clinic of pediatric department of Trakya University Hospital, Edirne, Turkiye, between August 2020 and February 2021 were recruited into two study groups according to COVID-19 peak time in Turkiye. Group 1 included parents of children who applied after first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and Group 2 included parents of children who applied after second peak. The World Health Organization 10-item Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (WHO-VHS) was applied to each group. Results: A total of 610 parents agreed to participate in the study. Group 1 and 2 consisted of 160 and 450 parents, respectively. While the number of parents who were hesitant about childhood vaccines was 17 (10.6%) in Group 1, it was 90 (20%) in Group 2. A statistically significant difference was found between the two groups ( p = 0.008). The (WHO-VHS) mean +/- SD score was found to be higher in Group 2 (23.7 +/- 6.9) than Group 1 (21.3 +/- 7.3) (p < 0.001). The WHO-VHS-mean +/- SD scores of parents who experienced COVID-19 infection themselves or their family or acquaintances were significantly lower than those who did not (20.0 +/- 6.5 vs. 24.7 +/- 6.9) (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The hesitant attitudes towards childhood and COVID-19 vaccines were low in parents who directly or indirectly experienced COVID-19 or were worried about the devastating effects of this disease. However, it was shown that as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, parents' hesitations towards childhood vaccines increased.Öğe Comparison of the Knowledge and Attitudes of Midwives about Breastfeeding with Breastfeeding Behaviors of the Mothers They Provide Counseling(Aves Yayincilik, Ibrahim Kara, 2010) Duran, Sedef; Duran, Ridvan; Sahin, E. Melih; Dagdeviren, Nezih; Guzel, AhmetObjectives: Midwives and nurses are considered as the essential sources of information about feeding and nutrition of the babies, who encourage breastfeeding and support the mother. In this study, it is aimed to compare the knowledge and attitudes of midwives and nurses about breastfeeding with breastfeeding practices of the mothers they provide counseling on baby feeding. Patients and Methods: The present study was carried out on 161 mothers having babies aged 12-18 months who lived in Edirne and on 59 midwives and nurses who had conducted their counseling and follow-up visits. Data were collected via two questionnaires prepared for the midwives and mothers. Results: Midwives/nurses reported that they were visited by each mother for a mean of 6.5 +/- 2.9 times during their pregnancy. Twenty-two of them had fed their babies only with breast milk for at least six months and 33 of them had suckled their babies for at least 12 months. Of the mothers, 65 had fed their babies only with breast milk for at least six months, while 82 had suckled their babies for at least 12 months. Conclusion: This study stresses the importance that nurses/midwives should enhance mothers' consciousness for a successful breastfeeding. It is important that midwives should provide continuous support to mothers, which can be achieved by continuous professional training to midwives, nurses and other health staff regularly.Öğe Evaluation of Academicians' Levels of Nutritional Knowledge and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet(Duzce Univ, Fac Medicine, 2023) Celik, Ozge Mengi; Duran, Sedef; Şahin, Erkan MelihObjective: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the nutritional knowledge levels of academicians and their adherence to the Mediterranean diet.Methods: The research data were collected face to face with the help of a questionnaire created by the researchers. Demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, nutritional habits, nutritional knowledge levels and adherence to the Mediterranean diet were questioned with the questionnaire form. Nutritional knowledge levels of individuals were evaluated with the 'Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale for Adults (NKLSA)'. Mediterranean diet pattern characteristics were identified with the 'Mediterranean diet adherence score (MEDAS)'.Results: The mean age of the individuals was 40.2 & PLUSMN;9.20 years, 42.2% of individuals were overweight and 7.8% are obese. 8.4% of the individuals had bad, 24.7% moderate, 44.8% good, 22.1% very good basic nutrition knowledge levels. 7.1% of the individuals had bad, 26.6% moderate, 27.9% good, 38.3% very good knowledge levels about food preference. 68.2% of individuals were in compliance with the Mediterranean diet. A statistically significant difference was found between individuals who did and did not comply with the Mediterranean diet in terms of the total score of NKLSA, basic nutrition knowledge score and food preference knowledge score (p<0.05).Conclusions: It was determined that the majority of academicians were in compliance with the Mediterranean diet and their nutritional knowledge level was good. However, half of the academicians were determined to be overweight or obese, which is a risk factor for noncommunicable chronic diseases.Öğe Evaluation of the Relationship between Oral Care Practices, Food Consumption and DMFT Index in Young Adults(2023) Çelik, Özge Mengi; Ermumcu, Merve Şeyda Karaçil; Duran, Sedef; Şahin, Erkan MelihObjective: Dental caries is an important public health problem that affects the majority of the world's population. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the relationship between oral care practices, food consumption and DMFT index in young adults. Material and Methods: The general characteristics of individuals, oral care practices, anthropometric measurements and food consumption frequencies were questioned with the questionnaire form. The DMFT index was calculated by questioning the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth of the individuals. Results: The mean DMFT index of females was 2.5±1.6, and the mean of DMFT index of males was 2.0±1.6, and a significant difference was determined between the genders in terms of mean DMFT index (pÖğe The Effects of Time of Watching Television and Food Advertisements on Nutritional Status of Preschool Children(Galenos Publ House, 2023) Ozturkler Cakir, Utku Begum; Duran, Sedef; Can, Seher; Şahin, Erkan MelihAim: Watching television for a long time affects the nutrition of children, and the effect of orientation on these foods is quickly seen in children watching food advertisements. The aim of this study was to determine the nutritional status and television viewing time of children aged 3-4 and 5 years, to examine the effect of food advertisements on the nutritional status of children, and to determine how this effect impacted the nutrient intake of children. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with 215 adult parents who volunteered to collect information about children in order to determine the nutritional status and television watching time of 3-4 and 5 -year -old children studying in a kindergarten in Edirne city center and to evaluate these situations. Children's socio-demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, food consumption frequency and food consumption records, nutrition and television watching habits were evaluated. Results: It was found that 49.8% of children watched television for 2-3 hours a day on average, and 36.7% demanded the food they saw in food advertisements 1-2 times a week. A positive and significant relationship was determined between the fact that the food advertisements on the television attracted the attention of children and the frequency of the children wanting the food they saw in the advertisements, like acidic beverages, fruit juice, chips, chocolate, wafers, sweets, biscuits and crackers (p<0.05). Daily energy intake, the percentage of carbohydrates in the food pattern, and daily sugar consumption were found to be higher in children who paid attention to food advertisements compared to those who did not (p<0.05). It was determined that the consumption of chocolate, wafer, soda and fruit juice increased as the television viewing time increased (p<0.05). Conclusion: As a result, television viewing time and food advertisements on television can be effective on children's food choices and thus their nutritional status.
