Browsing by Author "Tatlicioglu, Oktay"

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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 Impact of Earthquake Trauma and Experience on Positive Future Expectations in Türkiye: Mediating Roles of Resilience and Religious Attitude
(Springer Nature, 2026) Yildirim, Murat; Alkhulayfi, Abdulmohsen Mohammed Abdullah; Apak, Hidir; Kocak, Orhan; Mohammed Abdullah Alkhulayfi, Abdulmohsen; Tatlicioglu, Oktay; Gomez-Salgado, Juan
Background In recent years, the occurrence of natural disasters has been on the rise globally, including in Türkiye. On February 6, 2023, a powerful earthquake with its epicentre in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye, impacted 10 provinces, resulting in widespread devastation, significant loss of life, and deep trauma for many individuals. This study examines the mediating roles of psychological resilience and religiosity in the relationship between earthquake trauma and positive future expectancy. Methods Employing a cross-sectional design, data were collected through an online survey from 1,412 participants who completed the Post-Earthquake Trauma Level Determining Scale, the Positive Expectations Towards the Future Scale, the Religious Attitude Scale, and the Brief Resilience Scale. Results The results indicated that trauma from the earthquake was linked to increased religiosity and reduced psychological resilience. The trauma was higher in those exposed to the earthquake than in those not exposed, and positive future expectation was positively correlated with religiosity and resilience. Both religiosity and psychological resilience were found to play an indirect role in influencing the relationship between earthquake-related trauma and positive expectations for the future. Conclusions These findings highlight the potential roles of religiosity and psychological resilience in supporting the psychological well-being of trauma survivors. While the cross-sectional design limits causal inference, the results may inform future research and discussions on how these factors could be considered in recovery and intervention contexts.