Comparison of Adverse Effects of BioNTech mRNA and Sinovac Vaccines in Adults in Turkey

SEVİL YILMAZ | PERİHAN ÇETİN

Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the side effects of Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA and Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccines administered in adults in Turkey. Material and Method: This is a cross-sectional study. The study sample consisted of 187 adults, 95 in the Pfizer-BioNTech group and 92 in the Sinovac-CoronaVac group, who came for vaccination. A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and a questionnaire were applied to vaccinated individuals in a hospital. They were asked about any adverse effects at 6, 12 and 24 hours post-vaccination. Results: The most common local adverse effect was pain at the inject ...Daha fazlası

Effect of the Marital Adjustment on the Prevalence of Postpartum Depression in Fathers

Objective: The postpartum period is a process that can affect all members of the family and bring about stressful situations. Postpartum depression, which is one of the problems that we may encounter during this period, can complicate the process further. This study was conducted to analyze the effect of marital adjustment on the prevalence of postpartum depression in fathers. Material and Method: This study was performed in January-April 2019 with the participation of 450 fathers who presented to family health centers for routine healthcare services. A structured Participant Information Form, ...Daha fazlası

Evaluation of Changes in Dietary Habits of Healthcare Professionals during COVID-19

GÜLŞAH KANER TOHTAK | GAMZE ÇALIK | GAMZE YURTDAŞ DEPBOYLU

Objective: The workload and working hours of healthcare professionals have increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to evaluate how COVID-19 outbreak restrictions affect dietary habits among healthcare professionals. Material and Method: The study population was 239 adults aged between 18-65 years. An online survey including questions about demographic variables, health information, lifestyle behaviors, and dietary habits were sent via an online platform. Self-reported weight, and height before and during the pandemic were also collected. Results: The percentage of tho ...Daha fazlası

Understanding Islamic Ethics and Its Significance on the Character Building

The most critical challenge facing Muslim today is the lack of the spiritual ethical dimension of life, and one of the most powerful means to overcome this problem is the adherence to the code of ethics. This paper attempts at clarifying the concept of Islamic ethics as a basic pillar for a healthy society. It explains about the need of ethics for the development of individual and society, and its significance on the character building. The author tries to present ethics as the counter part of other sciences, such as, law, politics, science, economics, and others for such sciences become soull ...Daha fazlası