Human migration is an increasingly common phenomenon and migrants are at risk of disadvantageous treatment. We reasoned that migrants may receive differential treatment by locals based on the closeness of their facial features to the host average. Residents of Türkiye, the country with the largest number of refugees currently, served as participants. Because many of these refugees are of Arabic origin, we created target facial stimuli varying along the axis connecting Turkish and Arabic morphological prototypes (excluding skin colour) computed using geometric morphometrics and available databases. Participants made judgements of two universal dimensions of social perception-warmth and competence-on these faces. We predicted that participants judging faces manipulated towards the Turkish average would provide higher warmth and competence ratings compared to judging the same faces manipulated towards the Arabic average. Bayesian statistical tools were employed to estimate parameter values in multilevel models with intercorrelated varying effects. The findings did not support the prediction and revealed raters (as well as target faces) to be an important source of variation in social judgements. In the absence of simple cues (e.g. skin colour, group labels), the effect of facial morphology on social judgements may be much more complex than previously assumed.
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- Bayesova věta MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mínění * MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- obličej anatomie a histologie MeSH
- rozpoznání obličeje fyziologie MeSH
- sociální percepce * MeSH
- stereotypizace * MeSH
- uprchlíci psychologie MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Turecko MeSH
Cíl: Fénixin má endoteliální ochranné a protizánětlivé vlastnosti a je spojován s rozvojem hypertenze. Vzhledem k tomu, že endoteliální dysfunkce hrají významnou roli v patofyziologii preeklampsie, zaměřili jsme se na vyšetření sérových hladin fénixinu-14 a fénixinu-20 u těhotných žen s diagnostikovanou preeklampsií. Materiál a metody: V této průřezové případové studii tvořilo 45 těhotných žen s diagnostikovanou preeklampsií skupinu preeklampsie, zatímco 45 zdravých těhotných žen, které odpovídaly skupině preeklampsie věkem, indexem tělesné hmotnosti a gestačním věkem plodu, sloužilo jako kontrolní skupina. Pro analýzu hladin fénixinu-14 a fénixinu-20 ve vzorcích séra byly použity komerční soupravy. Výsledky: Bylo zjištěno, že ve skupině s preeklampsií byla hladina fénixinu-14 v séru 390,3 pg/ml, zatímco v kontrolní skupině byla 393,2 pg/ml (p = 0,434). Hladina fénixinu-20 v séru ve skupině s preeklampsií byla 346,6 pg/ml a v kontrolní skupině 379,9 pg/ml (p = 0,278). Když byla skupina s preeklampsií rozdělena do podskupin podle závažnosti onemocnění a počátku onemocnění a porovnána s kontrolní skupinou, v hladinách sérového fénixinu-14 a fénixinu-20 mezi skupinami nebyl nalezen žádný významný rozdíl. Závěr: V této studii byly sérové hladiny fénixinu-14 a fénixinu-20 u preeklampsie a u kontrolní skupiny podobné. Ačkoli je velikost vzorku příliš malá na to, aby bylo možné vyvodit definitivní závěr, zjištění naznačují, že fénixin-14 ani fénixin-20 v patofyziologii preeklampsie nehraje roli.
Objective: Phoenixin has endothelial protective and anti-inflammatory properties, but has been associated with the development of hypertension. Given that endothelial dysfunction plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia, we aimed to investigate the serum levels of phoenixin-14 and phoenixin-20 in pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional case-control study, 45 pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia comprised the preeclampsia group, while 45 healthy pregnant women, matched to the preeclampsia group by age, body mass index, and gestational age, served as the control group. Commercial kits were used to analyze phoenixin-14 and phoenixin-20 levels in serum samples. Results: Serum phoenixin-14 level was 390.3 pg/mL in the preeclampsia group and 393.2 pg/mL in the control group (P = 0.434). While the serum phoenixin-20 level was 346.6 pg/mL in the preeclampsia group, it was 379.9 pg/mL in the control group (P = 0.278). When the preeclampsia group was divided into subgroups according to the severity of the disease and the onset of the disease and compared with the control group, no significant difference was found between the groups regarding serum phoenixin-14 and phoenixin-20 levels. Conclusion: In this study, serum levels of phoenixin-14 and phoenixin-20 were similar in both the preeclampsia and control groups. Although the sample size is too small to draw a definitive conclusion, findings suggest that phoenixin-14 and phoenixin-20 do not play a role in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia.
- Klíčová slova
- phoenixin 14, phoenixin 20,
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- biologické markery krev MeSH
- komplikace těhotenství klasifikace krev MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- neuropeptidy * analýza klasifikace krev MeSH
- preeklampsie * diagnóza epidemiologie krev MeSH
- průřezové studie MeSH
- těhotné ženy MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Turecko MeSH
Background: The related literature mentions that nurses experience various career problems in their career processes. Some of the problems are related to gender, and glass ceiling perception has an essential place among these. Objective: This study aimed to determine the problems experienced by nurses in their career processes and the effect of glass ceiling perception on these problems. Methods: The population of this descriptive study, conducted between May and June 2022, consisted of 3,758 nurses working in public, private, and university hospitals. The sample consisted of 407 nurses who were randomly selected. Data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form, Glass Ceiling Perception, and Career Problems in Nursing Scale. Normality tests, reliability analyses, descriptive statistical methods, comparison and correlation analyses, and simple linear regression analysis were used to analyse the data. Results: The mean score of the Career Problems in Nursing scale of the nurses participating in the study was 84.75 ± 28.27, and the mean score of the glass ceiling perception scale was 2.80 ± 0.54, above the average. The model established between career problems in nursing and glass ceiling perception was significant and explained 20.3% of the total variance (F = 46.453; p = 0.000; R2adj = 0.203). Conclusion: This study found that the career problems of nurses were above average, and glass ceiling perception was effective in solving these problems.
- Klíčová slova
- Glass ceiling,
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- lidé MeSH
- pracoviště MeSH
- pracovní podmínky psychologie MeSH
- profesní mobilita * MeSH
- průřezové studie MeSH
- sexismus MeSH
- zdravotní sestry * psychologie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- práce podpořená grantem MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Turecko MeSH
Background: Ethical decision making is a complex process in health and nursing care. Whenever nurses make ethical decisions, they also have to consider what benefits the patient. Some studies have shown that nurses' ethical perceptions and sensitivities directly affect quality of health care. Aim: This study aimed to assess the impact of internal medicine nurses' ethical perceptions and sensitivities on the quality of care. Methods: The sample of this analytical cross-sectional study consisted of two hundred nurses (n = 200) from internal medicine clinics of a university hospital (in Turkey). Data collection tools used to collect the data were a Nurse Information Form, the Caring Behaviors Inventory-24 (CBI-24), the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire (MSQ), and the Hospital Ethical Climate Survey (HECS). Data were analyzed with percentages, the Mann-Whitney U test, and correlation analysis. Results: A significant negative correlation was found between the total score of the CBI-24 (r = -0.152, p < 0.005) and the total score of the MSQ. A significant positive correlation (p < 0.05) was found between all subscale and total scores of the BDI-24 and all subscale and total scores of the HECS. There was no statistically significant correlation between HECS and MSQ (p > 0.05).
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- kvalita zdravotní péče etika MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- ošetřovatelská etika * MeSH
- osoby s mentálním postižením MeSH
- práva pacientů etika MeSH
- průřezové studie MeSH
- rozhodování MeSH
- vnitřní lékařství etika metody MeSH
- zdravotní sestry * psychologie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- práce podpořená grantem MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Turecko MeSH
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the sociodemographic factors and the utilization of preventive healthcare services associated with self-rated health status among adults and the elderly in Turkiye. Methods: We performed statistical tests to evaluate differences in the frequency of preventive health service use, based on perceived health status across various age groups. We utilized multi-level probit regression models to scrutinize the self-rated health status, considering factors associated with sociodemographic variables and the receipt of preventive healthcare among adult groups and the elderly using the Turkiye Health Survey (HS) Micro Dataset (2022). Results: This study highlights a clear and positive association between self-rated health status and preventive health services, particularly in consultations with general practitioners, blood pressure measurements, and blood sugar tests. Notably, regular utilization of these services within the past year positively influences health status. This relationship is more pronounced with age, especially among young and middle-aged adults. Typically, tobacco and alcohol use have a negative impact on health for each age group, while education level has a positive effect. Additionally, affordability constraints on accessing healthcare services and medication have a clear negative impact. Conclusion: Subsidizing primary healthcare, screenings, and expanding healthcare services are essential for effective health policy implementation. Policies should focus on subsidizing primary care and screenings to encourage regular check-ups, considering both age and gender.
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- diagnostické sebehodnocení * MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- služby preventivní péče * metody MeSH
- socioekonomické faktory MeSH
- zdravotní politika MeSH
- zdravotní stav MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- Publikační typ
- klinická studie MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Turecko MeSH
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Os vesalianum pedis (OVP) is a rare accessory bone of the foot located at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone. It is usually asymptomatic and incidentally seen on radiographs. When symptomatic, it manifests itself with lateral foot pain. OVP, which can become symptomatic as a result of traumatic injuries, can also be confused with fracture. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and morphometric characteristics of OVP in the Turkish population. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Radiographic images of 5268 individuals aged 16 years and older (mean 39.65±17.21) who completed ossification of the fifth metatarsal bone were evaluated for OVP. Of the cases included in the study, 44.8% were female and 55.2% were male. The general and sex-based prevalence of OVP was calculated, and morphometric measurements were done. RESULTS: OVP prevalence in the Turkish population was found to be 0.15% regardless of sex. OVP prevalence was calculated to be 0.24% in men and 0.04% in women. CONCLUSIONS: Anatomy, radiology, orthopedics and emergency medicine physicians are frequently encountered with foot disorders in clinical and educational practices. It is important to keep in mind the rare presence of OVP (0.15%), in the preliminary diagnosis. KEY WORDS: os vesalianum pedis, accessory ossicle, foot, radiography.
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- dospělí MeSH
- klinická relevance MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- metatarzální kosti * diagnostické zobrazování abnormality MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- prevalence MeSH
- radiografie metody MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Turecko MeSH
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- dítě * MeSH
- inzerce jako téma * statistika a číselné údaje zákonodárství a právo MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- nápoje ekonomika statistika a číselné údaje MeSH
- potraviny ekonomika statistika a číselné údaje MeSH
- televize statistika a číselné údaje MeSH
- výzkum MeSH
- Check Tag
- dítě * MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Kazachstán MeSH
- Kyrgyzstán MeSH
- Rusko MeSH
- Turecko MeSH
OBJECTIVES: Measles cases are increasing remarkably in our country as well as all over the world. In this study, it was aimed to examine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of measles cases detected in our hospital, as well as the measles seroprevalence in our region. METHODS: A total of 7,452 individuals whose measles IgG and/or IgM antibodies were studied between December 2021 and March 2023 in the Medical Virology Laboratory in Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital were included in this retrospective study. Measles IgG and IgM antibodies were analysed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Demographic information, clinical symptoms and laboratory data of the participants were obtained from the hospital's electronic medical records. RESULTS: A total of 102 measles cases were identified between December 2021 and March 2023. Of these cases, 77 (75.5%) patients were ≤ 18 years old. Of the 73 measles cases with vaccination information, 90% were unvaccinated. The measles seroprevalence rate was 72.8%. The lowest seroprevalence rate (4.8%) among the age groups was found in 8-11-month-old babies, the highest cases rate (35.7%) was detected in this age group. It was determined that measles immunity increased with age (r = 0.276, p < 0.001) and was over 89.3% over the age of 30. CONCLUSIONS: Measles immunity is insufficient in our region and measles remains an important public health problem until the age of 18. The recent increase in measles cases in our country and around the world shows that current vaccination programmes need to be implemented more decisively and strictly.
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- dítě MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- imunoglobulin G krev MeSH
- imunoglobulin M krev MeSH
- kojenec MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- nemocnice městské statistika a číselné údaje MeSH
- předškolní dítě MeSH
- protilátky virové krev MeSH
- retrospektivní studie MeSH
- séroepidemiologické studie MeSH
- spalničková vakcína aplikace a dávkování MeSH
- spalničky * epidemiologie prevence a kontrola MeSH
- Check Tag
- dítě MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- kojenec MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- předškolní dítě MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Turecko MeSH
Uterus transplantation is the surgical treatment for absolute uterine factor infertility (AUFI), a congenital or acquired condition characterized by the absence of a uterus. More than 80 transplants have been performed worldwide, resulting in more than 30 live births, originating both from living and deceased donors. The collection of published articles on deceased donor uterus transplantations was performed in PubMed and SCOPUS by searching for the terms "Uterus transplantation" AND "deceased donor"; from the 107 articles obtained, only case reports and systematic reviews of deceased donor uterus transplantations and the resulting live births were considered for the present manuscript. The extracted data included the date of surgery (year), country, recipient (age and cause of AUFI) and donor (age and parity) details, outcome of recipient surgery (hysterectomy), and live births (date and gestational age). The search of peer-reviewed publications showed 24 deceased donor uterus transplantations and 12 live births (a birth rate of 66%) with a 25% occurrence of graft loss during follow-up (6 of 24). Among this series, twelve transplants were performed in the USA (seven births), five in the Czech Republic (one birth), three in Italy (one birth), two in Turkey (two births), and two in Brazil (one birth). The median recipient age was 29.8 years (range 21-36), while the median donor age was 36.1 years (range 20-57). Of 24 recipients, 100% were affected by MRKH (Mayer-Rokitanski-Kuster-Hauser) syndrome. Two live births were reported from nulliparous donors. Deceased donor uterus transplantation birth rates are very similar to the living donor rates reported in the literature, but ethical implications could be less important in the first group. It is necessary to register every case in the International Registry for Uterus Transplantation in order to perform a systematic review and comparison with living donor rates.
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- dárci tkání statistika a číselné údaje MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- ductus Mülleri abnormality chirurgie MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- narození živého dítěte MeSH
- poruchy sexuálního vývoje s karyotypem 46, XX chirurgie komplikace MeSH
- těhotenství MeSH
- uterus * transplantace abnormality MeSH
- vrozené vady MeSH
- ženská infertilita chirurgie MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- těhotenství MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- přehledy MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Brazílie MeSH
- Česká republika MeSH
- Itálie MeSH
- Turecko MeSH
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- dospělí MeSH
- kombinovaná farmakoterapie metody MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- novorozenec MeSH
- předškolní dítě MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- svalová spasticita etiologie MeSH
- tetanový toxoid terapeutické užití MeSH
- tetanus * prevence a kontrola terapie MeSH
- trismus etiologie MeSH
- vakcinace metody MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- novorozenec MeSH
- předškolní dítě MeSH
- senioři MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- kazuistiky MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Arménie MeSH
- Česká republika MeSH
- Indonésie MeSH
- Kanada MeSH
- Kostarika MeSH
- Maroko MeSH
- Peru MeSH
- Turecko MeSH
- Uganda MeSH
