2020-01-01T00:00:00Z, ÖZDER, ACLAN, Salduz, Zeyneb, ÖZDER, ACLAN, YÜKSEL SALDUZ, ZEYNEB İREM

Introduction: To examine the effects of family functioning on glycaemic control among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in primary health care.

2022-06-01T00:00:00Z, Yüksel Salduz, Zeyneb İrem, Özder, Aclan, YÜKSEL SALDUZ, ZEYNEB İREM, ÖZDER, ACLAN

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the inflammatory cells in the complete blood count test and their relationship with the glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes patients. Methods: The retrospective clinical study was conducted at the Department of Family Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey, from January 2015 to June 2016, and comprised adult type 2 diabetes patients- data, like complete blood count and biochemical parameters. The data was stratified according to glycated haemoglobin levels; <7% in group 1, and >7% in group 2. Data was analysed using SPSS 21. Results: Of the 320 subjects, 172(54%) were in group 1 and 148(46%) in group 2. Overall, there were 106(33%) male and 214(67%) female subjects. The mean age of the sample was 53.6±11.9 years. White blood cell count, neutrophil count and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratios were significantly higher in group 2. Red blood cell count, mean platelet volume, fasting blood glucose, triglyceride, alanine aminotransferase levels were also significantly higher in group 2 (p <0.05). Conclusion: Simple complete blood count test can be used as a cost-effective tool to monitor glycaemic regulation in type 2 diabetes patients. Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Type 2, HbA1c, Neutrophil, Lymphocyte. (JPMA 72: 1097; 2022) DOI: https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.3205

2020-01-01T00:00:00Z, ÖZDER, ACLAN, Salduz, Zeyneb, ÖZDER, ACLAN, YÜKSEL SALDUZ, ZEYNEB İREM

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of dysmenorrhea among Turkish university students studying in the field of health sciences and to evaluate the effects of the students- socio-demographic characteristics on the condition. A cross-sectional survey of 658 students was conducted by questionnaire at a health sciences university in Turkey. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on dysmenorrhea. Health related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed using the generic 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and depressive symptoms were assessed with the BDI included in the survey. A visual analogue scale was used to assess the severity of dysmenorrhea. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 79.7% (524 out of 658 students). Age of menarche (P = 0.001), menstrual flow (P = 0.000), drinking coffee (P = 0.001) and having a family history of dysmenorrhea were significantly associated with dysmenorrhea in a multivariable analysis. Furthermore, 42.7% of the students with dysmenorrhea missed at least one day of school and 5.3% missed at least one exam. The high prevalence of dysmenorrhea among Turkish university students is a significant health problem requiring attention, and the need for on-the-job training of primary care physicians on the management of primary dysmenorrhea should be considered.

2022-03-23T00:00:00Z, Aydogan, Hulya Yilmaz, Gul, Nurdan, Demirci, Deniz Kanca, Mutlu, Ummu, Gulfidan, Gizem, Arga, Kazim Yalcin, Ozder, ACLAN, Camli, Ahmet Adil, Tutuncu, Yildiz, Ozturk, Oguz, Cacina, Canan, Darendeliler, Feyza, Poyrazoglu, Sukran, Satman, Ilhan, ÖZDER, ACLAN