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    GENERAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY STATUS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN NURSING HOME RESIDENTS AND ELDERLY LIVING AT THEIR OWN HOMES
    (Gunes Kitabevi Ltd Sti, 2012) Maral, Isil; Bakar, Coskun; Durukan, Elif; Arslan, Selcuk; Ilhan, Mustafa N.; Oztimur, Nese; Ozkan, Secil
    Introduction: The objective of this study is to compare the general health and disability status of the elderly living in nursing homes or in their own homes. Materials and Method: The study was carried out in July, 2000 on 367 elderly, aged >= 60, living in two nursing homes in Ankara and at their own houses in three villages of Golbasi. A survey form including descriptive questions, the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), the Brief Disability Questionnaire (BDQ), and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) was administered to participants. Results: There was a statistically significant difference in the GHQ-12 and BDQ mean scores between those living in nursing homes and at home (p<0.05). Scores were higher for those living at nursing homes for both conditions. For those living in nursing homes, the risk factors for increased BDQ scores were being female, suffering from a chronic disease and to having a depression disorder. The risk factor for GHQ-12 was having a depression disorder (p<0.05). Conclusion: We found that the GHQ-12 and BDQ scores were higher for those living in nursing homes compared to those living at home. The GHQ-12 and BDQ should be used as screening tools for the early diagnosis of psychological problems, especially for those living in nursing homes.
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    General health and disability status: A comparative study between nursing home residents and elderly living at their own homes
    (2012) Maral, Işil; Bakar, Coşkun; Durukan, Elif; Arslan, Selçuk; Ilhan, Mustafa N.; Öztimur, Neşe; Özkan, Seçil
    Introduction: The objective of this study is to compare the general health and disability status of the elderly living in nursing homes or in their own homes. Materials and Method: The study was carried out in July, 2000 on 367 elderly, aged ?60, living in two nursing homes in Ankara and at their own houses in three villages of Gölbafli. A survey form including descriptive questions, the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), the Brief Disability Questionnaire (BDQ), and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) was administered to participants. Results: There was a statistically significant difference in the GHQ-12 and BDQ mean scores between those living in nursing homes and at home (p<0.05). Scores were higher for those living at nursing homes for both conditions. For those living in nursing homes, the risk factors for increased BDQ scores were being female, suffering from a chronic disease and to having a depression disorder. The risk factor for GHQ-12 was having a depression disorder (p<0.05). Conclusion: We found that the GHQ-12 and BDQ scores were higher for those living in nursing homes compared to those living at home. The GHQ-12 and BDQ should be used as screening tools for the early diagnosis of psychological problems, especially for those living in nursing homes.
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    The 5-Year Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Women Older Than 15 Years in Ankara, Turkey: A Population-Based Study
    (Bmj Publishing Group, 2010) Maral, Isil; Tutuncu, Neslihan Bascil; Bakar, Coskun; Durukan, Elif; Budakoglu, I. Irem; Ozkan, Secil; Aycan, Sefer
    Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant cause of morbidity and premature mortality especially in adults. In Turkey, there are few studies on DM incidence. This study aimed to determine the incidence of type 2 DM in women 15 years or older in Turkey. Methods: This prospective cohort study was performed from December 2002 to May 2003. Preliminary population-based screening was performed in 1997 and 1998 on women 15 years or older living in 4 villages in the Go lbazN, Ankara province. Five hundred sixty-three women who were considered nondiabetic in the first study comprised the population for the present study. Data collection was accomplished by using a questionnaire and randomly measuring the blood glucose levels of the women. The chi(2) and Fisher exact tests were used to analyze the risk factors for DM. Results: The 5-year incidences of type 2 DM, impaired glucose tolerance, and impaired fasting glucose were 2.3%, 0.4%, and 0.7%, respectively. The 5-year incidence of type 2 DM increased with age (P < 0.05). The DM incidence was 6.2% in those with mixed-type hypertension and 4.0% in those with a body mass index of 30 kg/m(2) or higher. At 5-year follow-up, age (>= 35 years), hypertension, and body mass index (>= 30 kg/m(2)) were the risk factors for incidence of abnormal glucose metabolism (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The incidence of abnormal glucose metabolism in this study is in accord with that in the literature. Our results will contribute to our understanding of the incidence of DM in women in Turkey.
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    The 5-year incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in women older than 15 years in Ankara, Turkey: A population-based study
    (BMJ Publishing Group, 2010) Maral, Işil; Tütüncü, Neslihan Başçil; Bakar, Coşkun; Durukan, Elif; Budako?lu, I. Irem; Özkan, Seçil; Aycan, Sefer
    Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant cause of morbidity and premature mortality especially in adults. In Turkey, there are few studies on DM incidence. This study aimed to determine the incidence of type 2 DM in women 15 years or older in Turkey. Methods: This prospective cohort study was performed from December 2002 to May 2003. Preliminary population-based screening was performed in 1997 and 1998 on women 15 years or older living in 4 villages in the Gölbaşi, Ankara province. Five hundred sixty-three women who were considered nondiabetic in the first study comprised the population for the present study. Data collection was accomplished by using a questionnaire and randomly measuring the blood glucose levels of the women. The ?2 and Fisher exact tests were used to analyze the risk factors for DM. Results: The 5-year incidences of type 2 DM, impaired glucose tolerance, and impaired fasting glucose were 2.3%, 0.4%, and 0.7%, respectively. The 5-year incidence of type 2 DM increased with age (P < 0.05). The DM incidence was 6.2% in those with mixed-type hypertension and 4.0% in those with a body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or higher. At 5-year follow-up, age (?35 years), hypertension, and body mass index (?30 kg/m2) were the risk factors for incidence of abnormal glucose metabolism (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The incidence of abnormal glucose metabolism in this study is in accord with that in the literature. Our results will contribute to our understanding of the incidence of DM in women in Turkey. Copyright © 2010 by The American Federation for Medical Research.