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Asylum Seekers in Healthcare Settings as a Human Rights Matter: Examining the Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals to Asylum Seekers in Türkiye
(Springer INT Publ AG, 2026) Zengin, Oguzhan; Tatlicioglu, Oktay; Cay, Murat; Snoubar, Yaser; Apak, Hidir
This study examines the attitudes and prejudices of healthcare professionals towards asylum seekers in Türkiye, investigating the influence of important demographic factors such as age, profession, and contact with asylum seekers. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional design, data are gathered through an online survey of 423 healthcare professionals. The results indicate professional experience and age have significant influences on attitudes, with young professionals with little experience having more positive views. In addition, healthcare professionals who have positive contact with asylum seekers have significantly decreased prejudice. The results highlight the relevance of cultural competency, exposure, and professional training in shaping equitable healthcare attitudes. The study affirms the need for formal training programs which integrate social work expertise in order to counteract prejudices and ensure culturally competent healthcare practices. The elimination of discriminatory healthcare attitudes is critical to providing equal access to healthcare for asylum seekers in accordance with the standards of human rights. The outcomes of the study add to the body of work by providing a quantitative analysis of the relationship between professional experience and implicit bias, which supports the relevance of policy interventions in healthcare training programs.
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The Effect of Health Literacy and Self-Efficacy Levels of Syrian Refugee University Students on Quality of Life
(Springer Heidelberg, 2024) Apak, Hidir; Yigitalp, Gulhan; Tatlicioglu, Oktay
AimAccording to studies, self-efficacy and health literacy impact Syrian refugees' quality of life. However, it is unclear how these factors influence quality of life for Syrian university students. This study aims to determine health literacy, self-efficacy, and quality of life for Syrian refugee students and investigate how health literacy and self-efficacy affect quality of life. MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted with 330 Syrian undergraduate students studying at Mardin Artuklu University in Turkey between February and May 2022. The Socio-demographic Information Form, Health Literacy Scale (HU-SOY), and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) Scale were used in this study as data collection instruments and all scales were administered in Arabic. The data were analyzed with t-tests, ANOVA tests, correlation, and multiple linear regression. ResultsA significant positive correlation was found between health literacy, self-efficacy, and quality of life (p < 0.05). Self-efficacy (beta = .335, t 324 = 6.65, p < .001) and perception of general health status (beta = .255, t 324 = 5.075, p < .001) predicted quality of life. ConclusionsIt is concluded that Syrian university students' quality of life might be improved by increasing their health literacy, self-efficacy, and perception of health.
The Roles of Body Image, Drive for Muscularity, and Spiritual Well-Being in the Relationship Between Disordered Eating and Exercise Addiction Among Sports Science Students: A Moderated Model
(BMC, 2025) Sahin, Muhammed; Ayhanci, Nisa Nur; Erdem, Metin; Apak, Hidir; Parlak Ozer, Zeynep; Ilkim, Mehmet
BackgroundThis study aims to evaluate the roles of drive for muscularity, body image perception, and spiritual well-being in the relationship between exercise addiction and disordered eating.MethodsThe research was designed as a cross-sectional study and included 408 students enrolled in the Faculty of Sport Sciences at various public universities in T & uuml;rkiye. Data were collected using a socio-demographic information form, the Eating Behavior Disorder Scale, the Drive for Muscularity Scale, the Exercise Addiction Scale, the Spiritual Well-Being Scale, and the Body Image Scale.ResultsThe findings revealed that exercise addiction is linked to disordered eating through the mediating role of the drive for muscularity. This indirect relationship changes depending on levels of body image and spiritual well-being. Specifically, the effect of the drive for muscularity on disordered eating was strongest among individuals with low body image and low spiritual well-being. In contrast, when body image was at low or moderate levels and spiritual well-being was high, this effect was no longer significant.ConclusionsThe findings indicate that negative body image and spiritual well-being are key correlates of disordered eating and exercise habits. In addition, these findings emphasize the importance of maintaining psychological and physical balance, particularly in sports science students who are under high pressure in terms of athletic performance.
Validity and Reliability of the Arabic Version of the Sexual Health Literacy Scale in Young Syrian Refugees
(BMC, 2026) Yesil, Yesim; Apak, Hidir
The sexual health literacy of young refugees has not been investigated in detail due to the lack of a sufficient assessment tool in the literature. This study aims to perform validity and reliability analysis of the Arabic version of the Sexual Health Literacy Scale (SHLS) in a sample consisting of young Syrian refugee university students. This methodological study was conducted in December 2023 with 191 young Syrian refugee students at a university in XXX, XXX. Content validity of the scale was assessed in three stages: translation, back translation, and cultural adaptation. Besides, construct validity was evaluated with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and internal consistency reliability with Cronbach's Alpha coefficient and total item correlation. CFA demonstrated that the Arabic version of the SHLS had two sub-dimensions and 16 items. Cronbach's Alpha coefficient was 0.85, indicating the scale was reliable. Male participants studying in health-related departments, aware of sexual health literacy, educated on sexual health, and confident in their knowledge scored significantly higher on the scale. This is the first study investigating the SHLS's validity and reliability in young refugees. Given its acceptable validity and reliability, further research is needed in diverse, broader samples to clarify its applicability in different settings.