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Diabetes Prevalence And Awareness In Adults In The Balçova District In Turkey, Kevser Tari Selçuk, Meli̇h Kaan Sözmen, Belgi̇n Ünal Toğrul
Diabetes Prevalence And Awareness In Adults In The Balçova District In Turkey, Kevser Tari Selçuk, Meli̇h Kaan Sözmen, Belgi̇n Ünal Toğrul
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: To determine the prevalence and awareness of diabetes and to evaluate associated factors in a population aged 30 and over in the Balçova district of İzmir, Turkey. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study data from 12,915 people who participated in Balçova's Heart Project were evaluated. Diabetes was defined using fasting blood glucose levels according to ADA criteria. Results: Diabetes prevalence was 13.0% and 87.7% of the patients were aware of the condition. Diabetes prevalence was 1.32 times higher in males, 1.31 times higher in individuals with primary school or lower level of education, 1.37 times higher in individuals …
Urinary Incontinence Among Women Registered With A Family Health Center In The Southeastern Anatolia Region And The Factors Affecting Its Prevalence, Fatma Gözükara, İbrahi̇m Koruk, Burcu Kara
Urinary Incontinence Among Women Registered With A Family Health Center In The Southeastern Anatolia Region And The Factors Affecting Its Prevalence, Fatma Gözükara, İbrahi̇m Koruk, Burcu Kara
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: In regions such as Şanlıurfa, Turkey, where the fertility rate is high, suitable health policies to easily and successfully treat urinary incontinence (UI) are needed. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors for UI among women in the region. Materials and methods: The participants in this cross-sectional study were selected by using 30 cluster sampling methods. A total of 300 women in the age group of 15-49 years were contacted to participate. Results: The prevalence of UI was 39.3% among women in this sample but only 8.0% actually received treatment. The logistic regression analysis showed …