Bayram Değer, Vasfiye

Bayram Değer, Vasfiye

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Bayram, Vasfiye
Deger, Vasfiye Bayram
Değer, Vasfiye Bayram
Bayram Deger, Vasfiye
Deger, Vasfiye B.
Bayram Deger, Vasfiye

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Department of Nursing / Hemşirelik Bölümü

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Yaşlının Kendini İhmal Etmesinde Yalnızlık, Depresyon ve Ölüm Kaygısının Etkisi
(2024) Bayram Değer, Vasfiye; Değer, Vasfiye Bayram; Department of Nursing / Hemşirelik Bölümü
Tüm dünyada olduğu gibi Türkiye'de de yaşlı nüfus artmaktadır Nüfusun yaşlanması ise yaşlılıkla ilgili sağlık sorunlarını özelliklede kendini ihmal, yalnızlık, depresyon, ölüm kaygısı gibi halk sağlığı konularını gündeme getirmektedir. Kendini ihmalin ve etkili olan risk faktörlerinin tespit edilmesi önemlidir. Bu çalışmada, yaşlının kendini ihmal etmesi ile yalnızlık, depresyon ve ölüm kaygısı arasındaki ilişkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu araştırma ilişki arayıcı ve tanımlayıcı desende planlanmış ve araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 176 yaşlı birey ile tamamlanmıştır. Araştırma verileri beş bölümden oluşan yaşlı birey tanıtım formu, Yaşlılarda Kendini İhmal Ölçeği, Yaşlılar İçin Yalnızlık Ölçeği, Geriatik Depresyon Ölçeği, Templer’in Ölüm Anksiyetesi Ölçeği kullanılarak yüz yüze görüşme tekniği ile toplanmıştır. Yaşlılarda kendini İhmal %44,4 oranında yalnızlık, depresyon, ölüm kaygısı değişkenleri ile açıklanmaktadır (R2=0,444). Depresyon(ß=0,184) ve Ölüm Kaygısı (ß=0,584) yaşlılarda kendini ihmal toplam düzeyini arttırmaktadır. Yalnızlık yaşlılarda kendini ihmal toplam düzeyini etkilememektedir. (p>0.05). Yalnız yaşayan yaşlıların yalnızlık düzeyleri eş ve çocukları ile yaşayanlara göre yüksek bulunmuştur (p<0.05). Depresyon ve Ölüm kaygısı yaşlılarda kendini ihmal düzeyini arttırmaktadır. Yaşlı bireylerin ölüm kaygısının kendini ihmali en çok etkileyen değişken olduğu söylenebilir. Yaşlılık döneminde gelişebilecek depresyonun erken fark edilmesi ve tedaviye başlanması, ölüm kaygısını etkileyen faktörlerin yaşlılarda araştırılması ve bu faktörlere yönelik psikoeğitim müdahale çalışmalarının planlanması yaşlıların kendini ihmal etmesinin önüne geçilmesinde önemlidir. Bu araştırma kendini ihmal ile depresyon, yalnızlık, ölüm kaygısı ilişkisini inceleyen özgün bir çalışmadır ve yaşlıya sağlık hizmeti sunumunda bütüncül yaklaşımın önemli olduğunu göstermektedir.
Citation - WoS: 24
Citation - Scopus: 28
Health literacy, health perception and related factors among different ethnic groups: a cross-sectional study in southeastern Turkey
(BMC Health, 2021) Bayram Değer, Vasfiye; Çifçi, Sema; Çifçi, Sema; Department of Nursing / Hemşirelik Bölümü
Background: Low levels of health literacy are associated with increased hospitalization rates, problems regarding the proper intake of medications, poor general health and increased mortality rates. It is a well-known fact that health literacy differs among ethnic groups and ethnic minorities, in particular, are known to have a low level of health literacy. The present study aimed to reveal the levels of health literacy among different ethnic groups and the affecting factors as well as the relationship between health literacy and health perceptions. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out with different ethnic groups (Kurdish, Arab, Turkish and Assyrian origin), between 18 and 65 years old in the province of Mardin in Turkey. The study was conducted with a total of 600 people. The European Health Literacy Scale-Turkish Adaptation (EHLS-TR) and Health Perception Scale (HPS) were used for measurement. Descriptive analysis, Mann Whitney U Test, Kruskal Wallis Test and Spearman correlation were used in the data analysis. Results: It was found that 80.7% of the participants had relatively low levels of health literacy. The lowest levels of health literacy were among those of Kurdish origin. There were correlations between sufficient levels of health literacy and several factors including being of Assyrian origin, being 50–65 years old, living in a nuclear family, being a secondary school graduate, having a high financial status, being retired, evaluating one’s own health status as good, obtaining health information from healthcare professionals, preferring to visit a state hospital to seek medical assistance first, smoking and drinking alcohol. A positive correlation was also identified between the levels of health literacy and health perception. Conclusions: It is essential to develop programs to increase health literacy for the public and, in particular, for the ethnic groups that are disadvantaged in many aspects in the context of health literacy.
The Social Significance of Vaccination and Infodemia in the Context of COVID-19
(STED/Sürekli Tıp Eğitimi Dergisi, 2022) Bayram Değer, Vasfiye; Department of Nursing / Hemşirelik Bölümü
The most important preventive health services for the individuals, one of the fundamental steps in protection and promotion of public health, is immunization. Vaccination has many benefits for both public health and socioeconomic aspects. Vaccines rank at the top of the most important breakthroughs in public health in the twentieth century. Currently, humanity is afflicted with a new pandemic. Today, humanity is in trouble with a new pandemic. There is no medication known to cure COVID-19 completely. It is currently treated symptomatically. Besides the social struggle such as social isolation, hygiene, mask, distancing, our sole weapon is vaccination and herd immunity. In countries succeeding in vaccinating against Covid-19 in the world, the rates of infection, need for intensive care and hospitalization and death toll are decreased with increases in vaccination rates above a certain level. However, recently, anti-vaccine attitudes, discourses and behaviors have started to constitute the agenda. It is vital to be vaccinated to protect the population from vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. Therefore, vaccine hesitancy, anti-vaccine and infodemic must be combated.
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Comparison of Breastfeeding Behaviors of Mothers Toward Infants by Ethnic Groups: an Example of a Multicultural City
(Mary Ann Liebert, inc, 2025) Bütün, Ahmet; Bayram Değer, Vasfiye; Department of Nursing / Hemşirelik Bölümü
Introduction: Breastfeeding practices vary widely among different ethnic groups and are influenced by cultural, social, economic, and educational factors. The aim of this study was to compare the breastfeeding behaviors of mothers toward infants in different ethnic groups.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included women of four ethnic groups (Assyrian, Turkish, Arab, and Kurdish) living in Mardin, Turkey. The study was completed with 180 Assyrian, 184 Turkish, 175 Arab, and 169 Kurdish women. In total, 708 women participated in this study. Data were collected between August 12, 2024, and September 22, 2024.Results: The highest rate of traditional breastfeeding practices was seen in Kurdish (99.4%), whereas this rate was 97.3% in Turkish, 96% in Arab, and 84.4% in Assyrian. The highest rate of giving breast milk immediately after birth was in Assyrian (71.7%), while this rate was 69.3% in Turkish, 61.9% in Kurdish, and 47% in Arab (p = 0.000). The rate of those who waited for three calls to prayer to feed the baby was 13.1% in Kurdish, 11.3% in Arab, 9.5% in Turkish, and 7.9% in Assyrian. The rate of those who did not give the first milk (colostrum) to the baby was 15.8% in Assyrian, 11.7% in Turkish, 6.5% in Kurdish, and 6% in Arab. The rate of those who give sugared water as the baby's first nutrient was 37.5% in Arab, 20.8% in Kurdish, 11.7% in Turkish, and 9.2% in Assyrian. Increased education levels were associated with decreased rates of the presence of traditional practices.Conclusion: This study provides novel results regarding the comparison of breastfeeding behaviors among ethnic groups living in the same city. Comparing breastfeeding practices across the four ethnic groups allowed us to better understand different breastfeeding practices, which could lead to the development of culturally sensitive interventions to improve the health of children and mothers. Educating the community about the benefits of breastfeeding and the risks associated with some traditional practices could contribute to public health.
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Knowledge of Tuberculosis Among Health Higher School Students'
(DERMAN MEDICAL PUBL, 2015) Bayram Değer, Vasfiye; Inanc, Betul Battaloglu; Battaloğlu İnanç, Betül; Çifçi, Sema; Department of Nursing / Hemşirelik Bölümü
Aim: Aimed to determine students' tuberculosis (tbc) knowledge level and effectiveness of education. Material and Method: A questionnaire form which consisting of 10 questions was applied to Mardin Artuklu University Health School students in 18-19 April 2013 to determine their level of knowledge before and after a two-day training for tuberculosis. Results: 196 students' data were included. After training, most common right answers rate were initially 22.4% whose vaccinated necessary, 13.7% whose control after tbc patient close contact and 13.3% what was the tbc illness agent were learned by students. After training, the way of diagnosis to patient was remained basically same, right answers rate decreased 1.5% which organs influence with tbc, 0.5% increased right answer rate for risk of spread tbc but remained lowest among the other right answers. Tbc disease agent is a bacteria, smudge with airway is agreed by the students' (p= 0.0001). Whose risk of developing tbc and how was treat patients was learned increasingly by students after training (p= 0.0001). Before training, awareness of the spread of tbc to lung, lymph node and brain membrane was known and was found significantly (p= 0.0001). After training, vaccination of infants (p< 0.001), and most common symptom of pulmonary tuberculosis (p= 0.0001) is shown statistically significant. After training was thought to diagnosed tbc with skin test was statistically significant (p < 0.001). Training was not change student's knowledge and approach this two points; whose control was necessary with tbc close contact persons' (p= 0.065) and what was the directly observed treatment (p= 0.058). Discussion: Although, our students' knowledge about tuberculosis is enough but continuing education programs, and updating of information must provide.
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Citation - Scopus: 2
Editorial: Anxiety, burnout, and stress among healthcare professionals
(Frontiers, 2023) Bayram Değer, Vasfiye; Department of Nursing / Hemşirelik Bölümü
The technology, informatics and social fields are experiencing continuous changes and developments day by day. Such changes and developments influence human life and expand the fields of research. One of these fields is the world of work life. Work life is an area where people spend a significant part of their lives by spending time and effort. The willingness of employees to make quality use of their time and labor significantly affects the efficiency obtained as a result of their work (Burton, 2010). The nature of the work requirements and the quantity of communication with other people in the workplace create challenging situations for employees. In this context, when it comes to health in work life, health workers are seen as an important sample group in terms of researching variables in work life, since their field requires qualified labor force, is vital and is a profession that constantly involves face-to-face interaction with people. The health sector is one of the sectors where employees have the most difficulties due to various factors. The health sector differs from other working environments due to the difficulty of serving patients with severe stress and the fact that employees in this sector often face stressful situations in their daily working environment.
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Comparison of the Breastfeeding Practices of Refugee Syrian Mothers and Native Turkish Mothers
(Mary Ann Liebert, inc, 2020) Deger, Vasfiye Bayram; Çifçi, Sema; Ertem, Meliksah; Bayram Değer, Vasfiye; Department of Nursing / Hemşirelik Bölümü
Background: The World Health Organization recommends that babies be breastfed within the first hour of delivery and that they should exclusively be given breast milk in the first 6 months. The aim of this study was to ascertain the breastfeeding behaviors of refugee Syrian women and to compare their practices with those of the native mothers of the local community. Materials and Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study. The study was conducted in a Southern city in Turkey. The questionnaire was filled by face-to-face interviews. A total of 381 refugee Syrian mothers were compared with 381 native women living in the same community. Results: A significant difference was found between the two groups regarding breastfeeding. The rate of those who initiated breastfeeding within 1 hour after delivery was 61.4% for the Syrians and 71.1% for the Turkish mothers. In addition, the rates of exclusive breastfeeding (28.1 versus 34.1) and continuing breastfeeding for 12 months (55.0 versus 63.8) were lower in the Syrian refugee mothers. Maternal age and educational level were not correlated to the breastfeeding rates. Conclusions: This study is a rare study in which refugee mothers and local mothers were compared. Forced migration and refugee status are negatively associated with breastfeeding behavior.
Gebelikte Aile İçi Şiddet ve Etkileyen Faktörler
(2023) Çifçi, Sema; Değer, Vasfiye Bayram; Bayram Değer, Vasfiye; Balcı, Elçin; Department of Nursing / Hemşirelik Bölümü
Giriş: Gebelikte aile içi şiddet tüm toplumlar için önemli bir halk sağlığı sorunudur. Bu çalışmanın amacı aile içi şiddeti incelemek ve gebeliği etkileyen faktörleri belirlemektir. Yöntem: Kesitsel tanımlayıcı nitelikteki bu araştırmanın evrenini, Türkiye’nin güneydoğusundaki bir ilde 15 Aralık 2014-15 Ocak 2015 tarihleri arasında bir kadın doğum hastanesi ayaktan takip polikliniğine başvuran 747 hamile kadın oluşturdu. Veri toplamak için araştırmacılar tarafından literatüre dayalı olarak hazırlanan 25 sorudan oluşan bir anket kullanılmıştır. İstatistiksel analizde yüzdeler, ortalamalar, standart sapmalar ve ki-kare analizi kullanıldı ve p<0,05 anlamlı kabul edildi. Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılanların yaş ortalaması 26.43±5.4’tür. Gebelerin %7,2’si evlilikleri sırasında eşinden fiziksel, duygusal, ekonomik veya cinsel şiddete maruz kaldığını, bununla birlikte gebelerin %2,8’i ise şu anki gebeliklerinde şiddete maruz kaldığını bildirmiştir. Mevcut gebelikleri sırasında ve gebeliği istedikleri zamanda şiddete maruz kalma, eşinin şiddete karışması, gebelik sayısı ve geçmişte eşinin ailesinden şiddet görmüş olması arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Şiddeti önlemek için aile eğitimi, danışmanlık hizmetleri, aile terapileri ve iletişim becerileri eğitimi verilmelidir. Gebelikte şiddete maruz kalmayı etkileyen faktörler arasında gebelikte şiddete maruz kalmak, gebeliği istememek, kocanın şiddete karışması, gebelik sayısı ve eşinin ailesi tarafından geçmişte şiddete maruz kalması sayılabilir.
Menopausal Symptoms Among Perimenopausal Women in Rural Turkey: a Cross-Sectional Study
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2025) Bayram Değer, Vasfiye; Gulcicek, Atilim; Sayili, Ugurcan; Bayram Deger, Vasfiye; Erel, C. Tamer; Senturk, Levent M.; Department of Nursing / Hemşirelik Bölümü
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and severity of menopausal symptoms among perimenopausal women in a rural area of southeastern Turkey and their association with sleep quality, depression and sociodemographic and lifestyle-related factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 122 perimenopausal women aged 40-55 years residing in southeastern rural Turkey. Participants completed the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), alongside demographic data collection. Results: The median age was 46 years (43-49 years). Higher MRS scores were significantly linked to a sedentary lifestyle, poor self-rated health and concerns about partner infidelity. MRS total scores were moderately correlated with global PSQI scores (r = 0.49, p < 0.001) and strongly correlated with BDI scores (r = 0.71, p < 0.001). Severe menopausal symptoms were significantly associated with poor sleep quality (odds ratio [OR] = 2.62; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.16-5.95), mild to severe depression (OR = 4.78; 95% CI: 2.08-10.98) and poor self-rated general health (OR = 2.76; 95% CI: 1.03-7.41), even after adjusting for age, parity and body mass index. Conclusions: Perimenopausal women in southeastern rural Turkey experience severe menopausal symptoms that are significantly associated with self-rated general health, sleep quality and depression.
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Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation “Homophobia in Healthcare Employees”: a Cross-Sectional Study
(Springer, 2025) Değer, V.B.; Bayram Değer, Vasfiye; Kaçan, H.; Department of Nursing / Hemşirelik Bölümü
Introduction: The study was conducted to examine the attitudes of healthcare employees toward homosexuals and the factors affecting them, while homophobic thoughts and behaviors are based on heteronormative cultural beliefs and gender stereotypes. Methods: This study was planned as a cross-sectional and completed with 720 healthcare employees. The Demographic Information Form and Hudson and Ricketts Homophobia Scale were used in the study. Data were collected between January 06 and January 10, 2022. Results: The mean homophobia total score of the employees was determined as 97,503 ± 25,807. Homophobia levels of male healthcare employees, those who thought homosexuality is a disease, and those who stated that homosexuality can be caused by taking an example had increasing homophobia levels. The level of homophobia decreases in the presence of homosexual friends, those who can talk freely about homosexuality, and healthcare employees who support same-sex marriage. Conclusions: Recognition of individuals with different sexual orientations by healthcare employees will reduce homophobic attitudes toward these individuals. Examining the level of homophobia in healthcare institutions and ensuring that discriminatory attitudes or behaviors toward individuals from different sexual orientations are determined to be effective on the quality of healthcare and access to healthcare services. Policy Implications: There is a healthcare system in which patients are generally assumed to be heterosexual; [healthcare employees are not prepared to work with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual patients in general. Studies conducted on this subject indicate that more studies are needed on the subject to implement a healthcare policy focusing on sexual diversity in healthcare services and to discuss healthcare practices for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual population. © The Author(s) 2024.