Measurement of the knowledge level about breast self-exam among the female employees of a university hospital, Turkey

Context: Nursing roles today constitute a vast and complex system. Nurse interns need to know their future roles to facilitate and prepare them socially to work professionally and decrease the reality shock when going outside to the labor market. Aim: This study aimed to assess the perception of role transition among nurse interns. Methods: The study was conducted in four hospitals affiliated to Ain Shams University where nurse interns have their training, namely Ain-Shams University Hospital (5 units), El-Demerdash Hospital (2 units), Pediatrics Hospital (3 units), and Cardiovascular surgery hospital. A convenient sample of all available nurse interns who started their internship in 2018 and their total number were100. Data collections included a role perception questionnaire to assess the perception of role and role transition knowledge questionnaire to assess role transition knowledge among nurse interns. Results: The present study revealed that most of the interns had low total roles perception, among 51% of the studied interns, and low total knowledge level regarding role transition among 70% of the studied interns. Conclusion: The study concludes a low total level of role perception among more than half of the studied nurse interns and a low total knowledge level of role transition among nearly three quarters. A statistically significant relationship was revealed between nurse interns' total transition knowledge score and their age, gender, and training program attendance. The study recommended conducting a training program and continuing education for the nurse interns to promote their perceptions about their role and role transition. Further studies for studying the relationship between role transition process and stress among nurse students and assessing the clinical learning needs of nurse interns periodically are recommended. Besides, develop a training program for them to the challenges facing in clinical practice.

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Knowledge, attitude, and behaviour of Turkish dentists regarding contamination and prevention of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV infection

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.24198/pjd.vol30no3.19305 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 198

Author(s):

Merve Koseoglu ◽

Hande Toptan ◽

Selma Altindis

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis C ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Hiv Infection ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Hiv Infections ◽

University Hospital ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

University Hospitals ◽

The University ◽

Demographic Features

Introduction: Dentists are at risk of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV infections in their professional practices. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge level, attitude, and behaviours of the Turkish dentists regarding contamination and prevention of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV infections. Methods: After receiving the required ethical and administrative approvals, a 33-item digital survey was applied within the context of the present study, and carried out amongst 58 dentists. Results: According to the results of this study, the knowledge level did not vary between different demographic features (p ˃ 0.05). However, the dentists’ attitude and behaviours were different. Post-exposure attitude towards Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV infection did not vary between different demographic features (p ˃ 0.05). Female dentists who received education regarding infectious diseases more often got health check in case of injury (p ˂ 0.05). Female dentists felt more concerned than male dentists when they were treating infected patients, and they were more often using protective barriers (p ˂ 0.05). Dentists who were working at the university hospital and public hospital mostly had their Hepatitis B vaccinations more often than private clinics, also, dentists in university hospitals more often reported prefer to treat infected patients (p ˂ 0.05). Dentists who did not receive any education have reported that dental treatment of infected patients should be performed in specialised clinics (p ˂ 0.05). Conclusion: The Turkish dentists’ knowledge level, attitude, and behaviour were different. According to the findings of this study, efficacious education programs should be prepared for dentists to establish a positive attitude towards Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV infected patients.Keywords: Dentists, Turkish, Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, HIV.

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Determination of the Knowledge Level of Nurses Working in Intensive Care Unit for Extravasation: An Example of a University Hospital

Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Nursing Sciences ◽

10.5336/nurses.2019-72437 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 378-384

Author(s):

Fatma TOK YILDIZ ◽

Onur AVCI

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Intensive Care ◽

University Hospital ◽

Knowledge Level

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An Examination on the Knowledge Level of Breast Self-Examination of the Patients Who Apply to a University Hospital

Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi ◽

10.21020/husbfd.404727 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

AYNUR TORAMAN ◽

Aygen OKSAY ◽

Fatma TAŞ

Keyword(s):

University Hospital ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Self Examination

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Knowledge of general dentists, endodontists and pediatric dentists about the management on dental traumas: a survey in turkey

Brazilian Dental Science ◽

10.14295/bds.2020.v23i3.2006 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Selen İnce Yusufoğlu ◽

Fatih Tulumbacı

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Dental Health ◽

Dental Trauma ◽

Pediatric Dentistry ◽

University Hospital ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Knowledge Levels ◽

The One ◽

General Dentists

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine endodontists, pedodontists and general dentists’ knowledge of management of dental trauma. Material and methods: A web-based survey including 13 questions was prepared using Google forms, and a link to the survey was sent to the general dentists, endodontists and paediatric dentists via social media. The questionnaire asked for information regarding the age, gender, state of education, type of institution and knowledge levels about dental traumas. A total of 258 questionnaires were returned, and the One-Way Anova for practitioners' knowledge and the statistical analysis of the relationship between gender, vocational training and training by using Mann-Whitney U tests for participants. Results: As a result of statistical analysis, although there was no statistical difference between pedodontists and endodontists in their knowledge levels, it was found that both occupational groups had higher knowledge level than general dentists (p = 0,0001). While there was a significant difference between practitioners at university and oral and dental health hospital (p = 0.0001), there was no difference between practitioners in university hospital and private office (p = 0.065). Conclusions: In conclusion, general dentists had knowledge of inadequate dental trauma management and the knowledge level of dentists working at oral and dental hospital was lower.KeywordsDental Trauma; Knowledge Level; General Dentist; Endodontists; Pediatric Dentistry.

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An Ultrastructural Study of the Proliferation Patterns of the Reserve Cells of the Human Cervix Uteri

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100093651 ◽

1972 ◽

Vol 30 ◽

pp. 80-81

Author(s):

Takanori Sohda ◽

Hiroshi Saito ◽

Goro Asano ◽

Katsunari Fukushi ◽

Katsuya Suzuki ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ultrastructural Study ◽

Age Groups ◽

Point Of View ◽

University Hospital ◽

Cervix Uteri ◽

Morphological Aspect ◽

Functional Aspect ◽

Pathological Conditions ◽

Human Cervix ◽

Morphological Patterns

Recently, the functional aspect as well as morphological aspect of the reserve cells in the cervix uteri drew much attention in view of the carcinogenesis in squamocolumunar junction. In this communication, the authors elucidate the ultrastructural features of the reserve cells in patients of various age groups visiting our university hospital and affiliated hospital.From conventional light microscopic point of view, the reserve cells tend to be pronounced in various pathological conditions, such as the persisting inflammation, proliferative disorders and irritation of hormones. The morphological patterns of the reserve cells from various stage and degree of irritation were observed.

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