Health care workers (HCWs) are disproportionately exposed to infectious diseases and play a role in nosocomial transmission, making them a key demographic for vaccination. HCW vaccination rates are ...not optimal in many countries; hence, compulsory vaccination policies have been implemented in some countries. Although these policies are effective and necessary under certain conditions, resolving HCWs' hesitancies and misconceptions about vaccines is crucial. HCWs have the advantage of direct contact with patients; hence, they can respond to safety concerns, explain the benefits of vaccination, and counter antivaccine campaigns that escalate during pandemics, as has been observed with COVID-19.
A short survey was carried out in May-June 2020 on the vaccination status of HCWs working with pediatric patients with COVID-19. The survey inquired about their vaccination status (mumps/measles/rubella MMR, varicella, influenza, and diphtheria/tetanus dT) and willingness to receive hypothetical future COVID-19 vaccines. The respondents were grouped according to gender, age, occupation, and region.
In total, 4927 HCWs responded to the survey. Most were young, healthy adults. The overall vaccination rates were 57.8% for dT in the past 10 years, 44.5% for MMR, 33.2% for varicella, and 13.5% for influenza. Vaccination rates were the highest among physicians. The majority of HCWs (81%) stated that they would be willing to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
Although vaccination rates for well-established vaccines were low, a majority of HCWs were willing to receive COVID-19 vaccines when available. Education and administrative trust should be enhanced to increase vaccination rates among HCWs.
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is a clinical condition caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which can be transmitted either vertically or horizontally. More than 90% of children living ...with HIV in developing countries have been infected through mother to child transmission during pregnancy, around the time of birth, or through breastfeeding. In order to reduce the number of infected children, increasing emphasis should be placed on preventing mother to child transmission programs with the use of antiretroviral medications in the pregnant woman during pregnancy and at delivery and, starting immediately after birth for the exposed infant. Here, we present the case of a 60-day-old infant heavily immunocompromised due to an extremely high viral burden of HIV, which was acquired perinatally from an undiagnosed and untreated mother, leading to severe bronchopneumonia, sepsis, septic shock and death.
As the basic component of urban open green areas, plants are extremely important not only with their aesthetic appearance but also with the ecosystem services they provide. In order for plants to ...provide the expected benefits from them, their characteristics must be known and the planting design must be planned and applied correctly. The plant taxa selected in the design of urban open and green areas should be evaluated as a whole with both their physiological and morphological characteristics. Therefore, in addition to the aesthetic properties of the plant material to be used in planting design studies to be made in cities, its aromatic properties, toxicity status and pollen spreading properties that may cause allergic reactions on humans should be examined and choices should be made accordingly. Within the scope of the study, 85 plant taxa were identified in the open and green areas of Haliliye district of Şanlıurfa province. These plants were evaluated in terms of life form, leaf condition, flowering period, aromatic properties, poisonous parts and allergen rates. As a result of this evaluation, it was determined that the use of natural plants was insufficient, deciduous and evergreen plant species were used in a balanced way, and there was an important richness in terms of aromatic plant diversity. In addition, it has been determined that there are a significant number of plant taxa containing poison, as well as the use of many allergenic plants in open green areas. As a result, various suggestions were developed regarding the use of plant species in planting design applications, and observation notes made in open green areas were shared.
Neonatal colonic perforation is a rarely seen condition. Plain abdominal radiography of a 28-hour newborn consulted for vomiting and bloody stool revealed the presence of subdiaphragmatic free air, ...which necessitated surgical exploration. Transverse colonic perforation was detected during the exploration, and subsequently, a colostomy and appendectomy were performed. The postoperative follow-up period was uneventful. Necrotizing enterocolitis, Hirschsprung disease, and mechanical obstruction are some of the causes of colonic perforation during the neonatal period. Herein, we have shared a case of colonic perforation in an asphyctic newborn delivered after prolonged labor.
Objective: In the early stages of any epidemic caused by new emerging pathogens healthcare personnel is subject to a great risk. Pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, proved to be no exception. Many ...healthcare workers died in the early stages of pandemic due to inadequate precautions and insufficient protection. It is essential to protect and maintain the safety of healthcare personnel for the confinement of pandemic as well as continuity of qualified healthcare services which is already under strain. Educating healthcare personnel on appropiate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is as essential as procuring them. Material and Methods: A survey is conducted on 4927 healthcare personnel working solely with pediatric patients from 32 different centers. Education given on PPE usage were questioned and analyzed depending on age, sex, occupation and region. Results: Among four thousand nine hundred twelve healthcare personnel from 32 different centers 91% (n= 4457) received education on PPE usage. Of those who received education only 36% was given both theoretical and applied education. Although there was no differences among different occupation groups, receiving education depended on regions. Conclusion: It is essential to educate healthcare personnel appropiately nationwidely for the continuity of qualified healthcare services during the pandemic.
Objective: In the early stages of any epidemic caused by new emerging pathogens healthcare personnel is subject to a great risk. Pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, proved to be no exception. Many ...healthcare workers died in the early stages of pandemic due to inadequate precautions and insufficient protection. It is essential to protect and maintain the safety of healthcare personnel for the confinement of pandemic as well as continuity of qualified healthcare services which is already under strain. Educating healthcare personnel on appropiate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is as essential as procuring them. Material and Methods: A survey is conducted on 4927 healthcare personnel working solely with pediatric patients from 32 different centers. Education given on PPE usage were questioned and analyzed depending on age, sex, occupation and region. Results: Among four thousand nine hundred twelve healthcare personnel from 32 different centers 91% (n= 4457) received education on PPE usage. Of those who received education only 36% was given both theoretical and applied education. Although there was no differences among different occupation groups, receiving education depended on regions. Conclusion: It is essential to educate healthcare personnel appropiately nationwidely for the continuity of qualified healthcare services during the pandemic.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of respiratory infections. It is responsible for more than half of lower respiratory tract infections in infants requiring hospitalization. This ...study aimed to investigate the correlation between the fibrinogen-albumin ratio (FAR) and the severity of RSV infection and to compare its effectiveness with the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR). This was a retrospective cohort study with patients aged from 29 days to two years who had been admitted to the pediatric clinic of our hospital. Patients were divided into four groups: group 1 (mild disease), group 2 (moderate disease), group 3 (severe disease), and group 4 (control). FAR and NLR were measured in all groups. FAR was significantly higher in group 3 than in the other groups, in group 2 than in groups 1 and 4, and in group 1 than in group 4 (p<0.001 for all). NLR was significantly higher in group 4 than in the other groups and in group 3 than in groups 1 and 2 (p<0.001 for all). FAR totaled 0.078 ± 0.013 in patients with bronchiolitis; 0.099 ± 0.028, in patients with bronchopneumonia; and 0.126 ± 0.036, in patients with lobar pneumonia, all with statistically significant differences (p<0.001). NLR showed no significant statistical differences. This study found a statistically significant increase in FAR in the group receiving invasive support when compared to that receiving non-invasive support (0.189 ± 0.046 vs. 0.112 ± 0.030; p=0.003). Mechanical ventilation groups showed no differences for NLR. FAR was used to identify severe RSV-positive patients, with a sensitivity of 84.4%, a specificity of 82.2%, and a cutoff value of >0.068. This study determined a cutoff value of ≤1.49 for NLR, with a sensitivity of 62.2% and a specificity of 62.2% to find severe RSV-positive patients. Also, statistically significant associations were found between FAR and hospitalization and treatment length and time up to clinical improvement (p<0.001 for all). NLR and hospitalization and treatment length showed a weak association (p<0.001). In children with RSV infection, FAR could serve to determine disease severity and prognosis and average lengths of hospitalization, treatment, and clinical improvement. Additionally, FAR predicted disease severity more efficiently than NLR.
Rose and rosehip species have been important to people in different civilizations since the historical period. There are many natural and cultural Rosa species in Anatolia, which is an important area ...for Turks and has been a homeland for many years. In the study, information about the use of these species in the historical process, nutritional values, mythology and current developments were obtained. In addition, today, recommendations for these special species have been determined.
This research, was carried out to determine the performance of some sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) lines/genotype (15) and Arslanbey, Özberk-82, Muganlı-57, Gölmarmara and Baydar-2001 standard varieties ...in the Southeastern Anatolia Region. The studies were conducted at two locations (GAP Agricultural Research Institute-Gündaş Research Station and Talat Demirören Research Station) during the growing season in 2010 (13 lines/genotype) and 2011 (15 lines/genotype). Trials randomized complete block design as three replications. Plots length were 6 m, each plot formed 4 rows, row spacing was 70 cm and row distance was 15 cm. In the experiments was taken plant height, number of lateral branches per plant, number of capsules per plant, seed yield and 1000-grain weight as the herbal properties of the observations. According to research results; Arslanbey sesame variety with amounts ranging from 1112 kg ha-1 to 548 kg ha1 seed yield, in Şanlıurfa climate and soil conditions as the second product compared to other prominent varieties and lines is easily recommended
Bu araştırma, teksel seleksiyon yöntemi ile seçilen bazı susam (Sesamum indicum L.) genotipleri ile Arslanbey, Özberk-82, Muganlı-57, Gölmarmara ve Baydar-2001 standart çeşitlerinin Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi'ndeki performanslarını belirlemek amacıyla, 2010 (13 genotip) ve 2011 (15 genotip) yılları yetiştirme sezonlarında, GAP Tarımsal Araştırma Enstitüsü Talat Demirören Araştırma İstasyonu ve Gündaş Araştırma İstasyonu olmak üzere iki lokasyonda yürütülmüştür. Denemeler, tesadüf blokları deneme desenine göre 3 tekerrürlü olarak kurulmuştur. Parsellerde; sıra arası mesafe 70 cm, sıra üzeri mesafe ise 15 cm olacak şekilde her parselde 4 sıra ekim yapılmış olup, parsel ebatları 6 x 2.8 m olarak düzenlenmiştir. Denemelerde bitki boyu, bitkide yan dal sayısı, bitkide kapsül sayısı, tohum verimi ve 1000 tane ağırlığı gibi bitkisel özelliklere ait gözlemler yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda; diğer çeşit ve hatlara göre öne çıkan ve 1112 ile 1548 kg ha-1 arasında değişen miktarlarda tohum verimi veren Arslanbey çeşidi, Şanlıurfa iklim ve toprak koşullarında ikinci ürün susam yetiştiriciliğinde rahatlıkla önerilmektedir.
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