Europeanatolia Health Sciences Journal

Thoracic Trauma Experiences of Local Thoracic Surgeons Working in Kahramanmaraş During the Early Period of the Earthquake

Fatoş Kozanlı — 2024-08-14

Introduction: Our city received a double blow with two consecutive earthquakes that occurred in our city on February 6, 2023.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to examine our medical interventions and convey the difficulties encountered in the acute phase of the earthquake.

Methods: One hundred fifty one individuals who suffered chest trauma were included in the study. The cohort consisted of earthquake victims who presented to our emergency department with chest injuries within the first seven days, excluding the first 24 hours, after the earthquake. We recorded various parameters such as age, gender, types. Chest injuries, number of ribs, sternum fractures, hemothorax, pneumothorax, lung contusions, lung lacerations, crusting in the main respiratory tract and atelectasis due to foreign objects, additional organ injuries, first interventions, length of hospital stay, need for intensive care, death and morbidity rates. and out-of-province shipments.

Results: We recorded 151 earthquake victims with thoracic injuries, comprising 79 (52.3%) women and 72 (47.7%) men. Among these cases, lung contusions were observed in 120 (79.5%), rib fractures in 106 (70.2%), pneumothorax in 47 (31.1%), hemothorax in 39 (25.8%), and pneumomediastinum in 33 (21.9%).

Conclusion: In scenarios where access to imaging services is not possible, thoracic surgeons must rely on physical examination and thoracentesis to guide their interventions. Teams should organize their work according to workload, designate a safe area for thoracic surgery interventions, and ensure that all necessary equipment is available.

Women's Awareness of Gynecological Cancers and Affecting

Fatma Ersin — 2024-08-14

Introduction: Gynecological cancers are among the most common cancers in women.

Objective: The aim of the study is to determine women's awareness of gynecological cancers and the affecting factors.

Method: The study is of descriptive type. It was conducted in a family health center region in Şanlıurfa. Data was collected between April 2020 and February 2021. The sample consists of 221 women. An introductory information form and gynecological cancers awareness scale were used to collect data. In the analysis of data, t-test in independent groups, Mann Whitney U test and Kruskal Wallis analysis were performed. Necessary permissions were obtained to carry out the study.

Results: It was determined that 42.5% of women were illiterate, 54.8% had a low economic status, and 69.7% had a nuclear family. 52% stated that their health was good. 49.8% of women have never heard of gynecological cancers before. It was determined that 93.2% had not received training on this subject before. The Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale mean score was found to be 144.9 ± 22.93. It was determined that women's income level, perception of health, previous education about gynecological cancers, and hearing about gynecological cancers before affected their awareness of gynecological cancers (p<0.05).

Conclusion: As a result, it is seen that women's awareness levels of gynecological cancers are low and are affected by many factors. Interventional nursing studies should be carried out to increase women's awareness of gynecological cancers and create behavioral changes.

Determination of Total Phenolic and Total Flavonoid Content of the Extract of Astragalus davisii Chamb. & Matthews (Erek Geveni) Distributed in Van Province

Zafer Yaren — 2024-08-14

Medicinal plants have been used as the oldest healing method for human health in every society from the earliest civilisations to the present day. Archaeological findings from ancient times have shown that people primarily used medicinal plants to obtain nutrients and to eliminate health problems. Astragalus, which belongs to the Fabaceae (Legume) family, is one of the important plants used for therapeutic purposes in different parts of the world and whose use dates back more than 2000 years. It has been reported that Astragalus, which have medicinal importance, are widely distributed in our country and they show many biological activities such as immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antitumour, anticancer, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, antiviral with their pharmacological properties. The aim of this study was to determine the total phenolic and total flavonoid contents of the extract obtained from the fruit of Astragalus davisii, which is distributed in Van Province. The plant material was collected in Bahçesaray District of Van Province. Folin-Ciocalteu reagent was used to determine total phenol content and AlCl3 reagent was used to determine total flavonoid content. The total phenolic content of the plant was 108.04 µg GAE/mg, the total flavonoid content was 728.71 µg QE/mg equivalent to quercetin and 33.33 µg CE/mg equivalent to catechin. The results obtained showed that the plant may have the potential to be used for medicinal purposes.