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Öğe Evaluation of Prenatal Education Provided to Immigrant Women(Sağlık ve Sosyal Yardım Vakfı, 2025) Güden, EmelObjective: Migration often has the most significant negative health consequences for women and children. This study aimed to examine the impact of an antenatal education program provided to Syrian pregnant women who migrated to Turkey on their level of knowledge about women’s health. Method: This quasi-experimental study included 437 refugee and migrant pregnant women who participated in a prenatal education class, forming the study’s population. The sample comprised 298 participants (68.2%). Data were collected using a socio-demograp hic and obstetric information form and a questionnaire to assess knowledge levels. Results: There was a significant increase in the knowledge levels of pregnant women after the training compared to before. Prior to the training, the participants already had relatively higher knowled ge levels regarding breastfeeding, family planning, and infant care. However, their knowledge about childbirth processes was the least informed. Conclusion: Prenatal education programs provided to refugee and migrant women are effective. While knowledge levels regarding fa mily planning, breastfeeding, and infant care are satisfactory, furt her research is needed to explore their attitudes and behaviors. Keywords: Health education; Immigrants; Reproductive health; Pregnancy; Women’s healthÖğe Self‐Efficacy of General Practitioner Family Physicians in Mental Health Services: A Cross‐Sectional Study inTurkey(Wiley, 2025) Güden, Emel; Borlu, Arda; Olguner Eker, Özlem; Özsoy, Saliha; Baykan, ZeynepRationale The role of primary care physicians in mental health services is increasingly significant. However, there is a lack of research on general practitioners' interest and self-efficacy in providing mental health services. Aims and Objectives This study aims to assess the interest and self-efficacy of general practitioners in mental health services and to identify their educational needs in this area. Methods This study employs a cross-sectional design. A total of 461 family physicians are working in primary care health services in Kayseri, Turkey. The study sample included 415 general practitioners who had not received specialist training in family medicine after graduating from medical school. Face-to-face surveys were conducted with 270 general practitioners who agreed to participate in the study. The survey included questions about demographic characteristics, postgraduate training, experiences related to mental health, knowledge of mental health and medication treatment, self-evaluations of self-efficacy in mental health services, and requests for education on the subject. Results General practitioners reported low self-efficacy in the use and dosage of psychiatric medications (11.9%), but felt more competent in relation to drugs with addictive potential (34.4%). However, they generally perceived their competence in the use and monitoring of psychiatric medications to be low. The area where they felt least competent in managing mental illnesses in primary care was “intervention in suicide.” Their awareness and coordination regarding community mental health centers, as mental health service providers, were found to be low. Overall, general practitioners perceived themselves as inadequately competent in tracking and managing mental illnesses. Conclusions General practitioners acknowledge that mental health services are a primary care responsibility. However, there is a need to increase their self-efficacy in providing mental health services at the primary care level. Since all participants in this study were public employees, continuing mandatory postgraduate mental health training is crucial. Additionally, strengthening collaboration and coordination mechanisms, as well as providing more effective referrals to community mental health centers, is essential. These efforts will significantly contribute to improving the community's mental health. Keywords: community health care, competence, general practice, mental health, physicians, primary care, self assessmentÖğe Perspective on occupational health and safety of sterilization unit employees and unit safety(Taylor&Francis, 2025) Güden, EmelABSTRACT Central Sterilization Unit (CSU) workers are exposed to various biological, chemical, physical, and psychological hazards. This study aimed to assess the occupational health and safety (OHS) awareness of workers in the CSU. This cross-sectional study included 83 employees working in CSUs affiliated with 32 public, private, and university hospitals in Kayseri. Participants’ demographic characteristics, working conditions, and information related to occupational health and safety were collected through a questionnaire. A total of 71 individuals participated in the study. According to the research findings, the majority of the workers had received training on the operation of sterilization units and OHS. CSU workers reported facing issues such as injuries from sharp objects (57.7%), exposure to toxic/corrosive substances (46.5%), and contact with bloodborne pathogens (26.8%). Although the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) was widespread, the utilization rates of certain equipment were lower. The study highlights that CSU workers are exposed to various health risks and emphasizes the importance of education and the use of PPE. However, considering the limitations of the study, it is suggested that more comprehensive research and greater attention to OHS among healthcare personnel are needed. Disinfection; employee health; ınfection control; personal protective equipment; sterilizationÖğe The effect of mental health literacy training given to primary care family health workers on stigmatization: A randomized controlled trial(2025) Güden, Emel; Borlu, Arda; Olguner Eker, Özlem; Özsoy, Saliha; Baykan, ZeynepObjective: There is stigma and a lack of information about individuals with mental illness among primary health care providers worldwide. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of a brief online training program on the mental health literacy, beliefs, and attitudes of family health workers who provide primary health care services. Method: This study has a two-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled design. The study involves 252 individuals who were randomly assigned to different groups. By the end of the study, 82 individuals in the intervention group and 89 individuals in the control group participated in the evaluation. Measurements: Evaluations were performed twice for both groups via pre-tests and post-tests after 3 months of follow-up following the training. The assessment utilized the Mental Health Literacy, Beliefs About Mental Illnesses, and Community Attitudes Towards Mental Illness Scales. The intervention tool of the study is mental health literacy training designed for family health workers who provide primary care services and implemented online. Results: Data from 171 family health workers were analyzed. The mental health literacy, belief, and attitude scale scores of the participating family health workers were found to be at a moderate level. The educational intervention significantly improved mental health knowledge (p=0.029) and goodwill scores (p=0.007) in the intervention group, while reducing the perception of danger (p=0.044). Discussion: The level of post-graduation mental health training among family health workers is low, and a significant portion are unsure whether their duties include the provision of mental health services. Primary care family health workers could benefit from a brief online training program focused on mental health literacy. Key Words: Community health nursing, Primary health care, Mental health, Mental Health Literacy, StigmaÖğe How does the training given to intensive care nurses affect their attitudes toward preventing pressure ulcers?(Elsevier, 2024) Topan, Handan; Ceyhan, Özlem; Başaran, MeralAbstract Objective The study aimed to determine the effect of training in the prevention/treatment of pressure ulcers on nurses' attitudes. Material method The study was conducted experimentally in a pretest-posttest design. Training was given to nurses participating in the study with content prepared by "Wound and Ostomy Incontinence Nurses Association" guide. The study was conducted between August and October with nurses working in Level 3 intensive care units. The study was completed with 79 nurses. Before the training was given, the "Nurse Introduction Form" and " Attitude Towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention Instrument (ATPUPI)" form were applied to those. All nurses were re-administered the ATPUPI scale three months after the training to evaluate their attitudes. Frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and independent sample tests were used in statistical analyses. Results The mean age of the nurses was 29.62 ± 5.74 years, the mean length of service was 71.77 ± 77.19 months, 94.9 % were graduates, and 82.3 % worked in shifts. The mean scores before the training were 44.53 ± 4.13 and 45.12 ± 2.53 after the training. It was determined that there was a significant difference between the nurses who did not receive training on pressure ulcers other than undergraduate education and those who obtained training in terms of the mean score of ATPUPI. Still, after the training, the mean scores reached a similar level, and this difference disappeared. The increase in the mean scores of those who did not receive any education other than undergraduate education was found to be statistically significant. Conclusion As a result of our study, intensive care nurses' attitudes toward preventing pressure ulcers were found to be at a high level. It was found that the training given to nurses who had not received training on pressure ulcers other than undergraduate education had a significant positive effect on their attitudes. According to this result, it is recommended that in-service training should be given from the moment they start intensive care and repeated at regular intervals to ensure continuity in knowledge, attitude, and care behavior.
