2014-01-01, Ozder, ACLAN, Eker, Hasan Huseyin, ÖZDER, ACLAN

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of individuals who are at high risk for state and trait anxiety as well as to investigate the relationship of anxiety levels of urban transportation drivers from Istanbul, Turkey with restless legs syndrome (RLS). The data was gathered between April 2013 and June 2013 by the use of a questionnaire prepared for the purpose of this study, completed anonymously. Restless leg syndrome and anxiety level were evaluated in the group; data obtained was analyzed using the SPSS version 16. Chi-square, correlation and student-t tests were used. Restless leg syndrome symptoms were determined by a self-assessment questionnaire, including the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) diagnostic criteria, to determine RLS symptoms and Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) to determine anxiety levels of the participants. In the present study, the four RLS criteria were reported in 31.2%. STAI-state and STAI-trait scores were 40.82 +/- 9.55 and 42.99 +/- 8.54 respectively. The state and trait anxiety mean scores were different among participants with RLS in this study (p < 0.05). It was found a significant difference between tobacco usage and state anxiety (p < 0.05). There were a significant difference between RLS and age, number of cigarettes daily consumed and employment time (p < 0.05). The state and trait anxiety scores were found high among bus drivers with RLS in this study.

2015-01-01, Ozder, ACLAN, Eker, Hasan Huseyin, BILGINC, Mesut, ÖZDER, ACLAN

Aims: The aim of our study was to investigate the prevalence and correlates of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) deficiency and the relationship between 25(OH)D and the type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in primary health care.

2012-01-01T00:00:00Z, Eker, Hasan Huseyin, BAYRAKTARLI, Recep Yilmaz, Issever, Halim, Ulas, Tumer, Erelel, Mustafa, ESER, ALİ, OZDILLI, Kursat, Ozder, ACLAN, ESER, ALİ, ÖZDER, ACLAN

Objectives: This study aims to assess the frequency and factors relevant to metabolic syndrome in workers employed in the collection and disposal of solid waste sector. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the major solid waste collecting and disposal company named ISTAC AS (Istanbul Environmental Protection and Waste Processing Corporation) in Istanbul, Turkey. All 715 male employees of the company were included in the study without sampling. The study was completed with 619 subjects. Since it was a small group, female workers were not taken into account in the study. Metabolic syndrome frequency was investigated according to the NCEP-ATP III criteria including the levels of systolic and diastolic blood pressure, waist perimeter, HDL, triglyceride, fasting blood glucose values. Results: Metabolic syndrome was present in 40.9% of participating employees. Metabolic syndrome was more common in those working in the excavation field (54.0%), such as caterpillar operators (56.5%), and less common in employees working in administrative offices, such as office staff or managers, who were under 35 years old and who had been working for less than 10 years (p < 0.05). Employees working in work stations other than administrative offices had a 2.60 times higher risk compared to those working in administrative offices. Conclusions: Metabolic syndrome may be related to work station, job, age and period worked by the subjects.

2014-01-01, Ozder, ACLAN, Gunay, Ersin, Eker, Hasan Huseyin, Ulasli, Sevinc Saris, ÖZDER, ACLAN

Aims.. This study evaluated the prevalence of, and the risk factors for, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and excessive day time sleepiness (EDS) as well as it relation to road traffic accidents (RTA) among Turkish Public transportation drivers.