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Item Current Tendencies in Postgraduate Theses Written in the Field of Art Education in TurkeyPeker, HS; Dogan, P; Keles, YEThe education activities that are performed for the purpose of expressing thoughts and impressions and raise the talent and creativity to an aesthetic level are expressed as art education. The purpose of this study is to examine the postgraduate theses conducted on art education in Turkey. The study was conducted as a qualitative study and the data were collected through the document analysis method. The research data were analyzed through content analysis. 74 postgraduate theses on art education that were searched by the term Art Education on YOK (Council of Higher Education) National Thesis Center database were accessed. 54 of the 74 postgraduate theses are master's theses and 20 of them are PhD dissertations. Among these theses, in total 48 theses were examined as 12 PhD dissertations and 36 master's theses. For the purpose of examining the theses accessed, the Thesis Examination Form was developed by the researchers towards the objective of the study. In this context, all of the open access -postgraduate theses that were conducted on the field of art education between the years of 2012-2017 were grouped from various aspects. The general assessments of the theses were made according to the institutes that they are affiliated with, years, universities, study groups, research models and data collection tools. In terms of the data analysis, frequency (f) was utilized and the findings were presented on graphs. According to the obtained data, most of the theses (11) were conducted on the years between 2014 and 2015. Between the years of 2012 and 2017, Gazi University is in the first place among the Turkish universities with the number of theses conducted in the field of art education. While qualitative methods (25) were preferred in the theses predominantly, quantitative methods followed the given situation. Almost all of the theses (%90) were conducted in an Institute of Education Sciences. Furthermore, the most frequently used data collection tool was a document/archive. Moreover, while the studies were conducted towards students they were designed as document oriented, and in the level of higher education, they were designed as prospective teacher/undergraduate student -oriented.Item Evaluation of Attitudes and Knowledge of Influenza Diagnosis, Treatment and Vaccination Among Pediatric ResidentsGaripçin, P; Keles, YE; Öncel, EK; Kiymet, E; Böncüoglu, E; Özlü, CO; Asrak, HK; Özenen, GG; Ümit, Z; Kara, SS; Sen, S; Aksay, AK; Bal, ZS; Devrim, I; Belet, N; Çiftdogan, DYObjective: Influenza virus is common in children, especially in winter, causing hospitalization, admission to the intensive care unit, or even death. There are few studies on the attitudes or knowledge of influenza diagnosis, treatment, and vaccination among pediatricians. This study was planned to determine pediatric residents' attitudes and behaviors about recognizing the influenza virus, making treatment decisions, prophylaxis, and immunization. Material and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed from 31 July-1 December 2019 among pediatric residents working in six different hospitals in the Aegean Region by an online survey. Twenty-seven questions were asked regarding articipant's demographic characteristics, recognition of the influenza symptoms, treatment, prophylaxis, and immunization. Results: Two hundred and four (58.5%) of 349 pediatric residents were included in the study, who answered the questionnaire. Among the participants, 72.5% were females, and their mean age was 27.9 +/- 2.1 years, and 59.3% worked as a pediatric residents for less than two years. When the symptoms of influenza were evaluated, the most known symptoms were fever (94.1%), myalgia (81.9%), tiredness (77.0%), headache (70.1%), and cough (68.6%). When oseltamivir treatment indications were questioned, most pediatric residents (82.2%) answered the questions. It was observed that 21.1% of the pediatric residents had the flu vaccine in the current season. According to the state of having chronic diseases, the rate of vaccination in participants was not statistically significant (p= 0.136). Conclusion: In this study, it was determined that pediatric residents' knowledge about influenza awareness, treatment, and immunization was insufficient. It may be beneficial to train pediatric residents about the influenza virus and vaccine before each influenza season.Item Evaluation of 601 children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (Turk MISC study)Yilmaz, D; Keles, YE; Emiroglu, M; Duramaz, BB; Ugur, C; Kocabas, BA; Celik, T; Ozdemir, H; Bayturan, S; Turel, O; Erdeniz, EH; Cakici, O; Taskin, EC; Erbas, IC; Genceli, M; Sari, EE; Caymaz, C; Kizil, MC; Sutcu, M; Demirbuga, A; Alkan, G; Bagci, Z; Dayar, GT; Ozkan, EA; Yilmaz, AT; Akca, M; Yesil, E; Kara, SS; Akturk, H; Yasar, B; Umit, Z; Uygun, H; Erdem, N; Buyukcam, A; Oncel, EK; Oz, SKT; Cetin, HS; Anil, AB; Yilmaz, R; Zengin, N; Uzuner, S; Albayrak, H; Borakay, O; Topal, S; Arslan, G; Yazar, A; Ozer, A; Kendirli, T; Kara, EM; Demirkol, D; Battal, F; Kosker, M; Akcan, OM; Kihtir, HS; Gul, D; Zararci, K; Alakaya, M; Kula, N; Celik, E; Petmezci, E; Evren, G; Aksay, AK; Konca, C; Sert, A; Arslan, D; Bornaun, H; Tekeli, O; Bal, A; Sahin, IO; Demir, S; Sap, F; Akyol, MB; Tanidir, IC; Donmez, YN; Ucar, T; Coban, S; Arga, G; Torun, SH; Karpuz, D; Celik, SF; Varan, C; Elmali, F; Oncel, S; Belet, N; Hatipoglu, N; Karabulut, ND; Turgut, M; Somer, A; Kuyucu, N; Dinleyici, EC; Ciftci, E; Kara, APurpose Due to its link with the 2019 coronavirus, the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MISC) has garnered considerable international interest. The aim of this study, in which MISC patients were evaluated multicenter, and the data of the third period of the Turk-MISC study group, to compare the clinical and laboratory characteristics and outcomes of MISC patients who did and did not require admission to an intensive care unit (ICU).Methods This retrospective multicenter observational study was carried out between June 11, 2021, and January 01, 2022. The demographics, complaints, laboratory results, system involvements, and outcomes of the patients were documented.Results A total of 601 patients were enrolled; 157 patients (26.1%) required hospitalization in the intensive care unit (ICU). Median age was 8 years (interquartile range (IQR) 4.5-11.3 years. The proportion of Kawasaki disease-like features in the ICU group was significantly higher than in the non-ICU group (56.1% vs. 43.2% p = 0.006). The ICU group had considerably lower counts of both lymphocytes and platelets (lymphocyte count 900 vs. 1280 cells x mu L, platelet count 153 vs. 212 cells x 10(3)/ mu L, all for p< 0.001). C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, and ferritin levels were significantly higher in the ICU group (CRP 164 vs. 129 mg/L, procalcitonin 9.2 vs. 2.2 mu g/L, ferritin 644 vs. 334 mu g/L, all for p< 0.001). Being between ages 5-12 and older than 12 increased the likelihood of hospitalization in the ICU by four [95% confidence intervals (CI)1.971-8.627] and six times (95% CI 2.575-14.654), respectively, compared to being between the ages 0-5. A one-unit increase in log d-dimer (mu g/L) and log troponin (ng/L) was also demonstrated to increase the need for intensive care by 1.8 (95% CI 1.079-3.233) and 1.4 times (95% CI 1.133-1.789), respectively. Conclusion: By comparing this study to our other studies, we found that the median age of MISC patients has been rising. Patients requiring an ICU stay had considerably higher levels of procalcitonin, CRP, and ferritin but significantly lower levels of lymphocyte and thrombocyte. In particular, high levels of procalcitonin in the serum might serve as a valuable laboratory marker for anticipating the need for intensive care.Item Education of Healthcare Personnel Working with Pediatric Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic within the Framework of Infection ControlOygar, PD; Büyükçam, A; Bal, ZS; Dalgiç, N; Bozdemir, SE; Karbuz, A; Çetin, BS; Kara, Y; Çetin, C; Hatipoglu, N; Uygun, H; Aygün, FD; Törün, SH; Okur, DS; Çiftdogan, DY; Kara, TT; Yahsi, A; Özer, A; Demir, SÖ; Akkoç, G; Turan, C; Sali, E; Sen, S; Erdeniz, EH; Kara, SS; Emiroglu, M; Erat, T; Aktürk, H; Gürlevik, SL; Sütçü, M; Aydin, ZGG; Atikan, BY; Yesil, E; Güner, G; Çelebi, E; Efe, K; Isançli, DK; Durmus, HS; Tekeli, S; Karaarslan, A; Bülbül, L; Almis, H; Kaba, Ö; Keles, YE; Yazicioglu, B; Oguz, SB; Ovali, HF; Dogan, HH; Çelebi, S; Çakir, D; Karasulu, B; Alkan, G; Yenidogan, I; Gül, D; Küçükalioglu, BP; Avcu, G; Kukul, MG; Bilen, M; Yasar, B; Üstün, T; Kiliç, Ö; Akin, Y; Cebeci, SO; Turgut, M; Yanartas, MS; Sahin, A; Arslanoglu, S; Elevli, M; Öz, SKT; Hatipoglu, H; Erkum, IT; Demirbuga, A; Özçelik, T; Sari, EE; Akkus, G; Hatipoglu, SS; Dinleyici, EÇ; Hacimustafaoglu, M; Özkinay, F; Kurugöl, Z; Cengiz, AB; Somer, A; Tezer, H; Kara, AObjective: 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.Item SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity among pediatric health care personnel after the first peak of the pandemic: nationwide surveillance in TurkeyOygar, PD; Büyükçam, A; Bal, ZS; Dalgiç, N; Bozdemir, SE; Karbuz, A; Çetin, BS; Kara, Y; Çetin, C; Hatipoglu, N; Uygun, H; Aygün, FD; Törün, SH; Okur, DS; Çiftdogan, DY; Kara, TT; Yahsi, A; Özer, A; Demir, SÖ; Akkoç, G; Turan, C; Sali, E; Sen, S; Erdeniz, EH; Kara, SS; Emiroglu, M; Erat, T; Aktürk, H; Gürlevik, SL; Sütçü, M; Aydin, ZGG; Atikan, BY; Yesil, E; Güner, G; Çelebi, E; Efe, K; Isançli, DK; Durmus, HS; Tekeli, S; Karaaslan, A; Bülbül, L; Almis, H; Kaba, Ö; Keles, YE; Yazicioglu, B; Oguz, SB; Ovali, HF; Dogan, HH; Çelebi, S; Çakir, D; Karasulu, B; Alkan, G; Yenidogan, I; Gül, D; Küçükalioglu, BP; Avcu, G; Kukul, MG; Bilen, M; Yasar, B; Üstün, T; Kiliç, Ö; Akin, Y; Cebeci, SO; Bucak, IH; Yanartas, MS; Sahin, A; Arslanoglu, S; Elevli, M; Çoban, R; Öz, SKT; Hatipoglu, H; Erkum, IT; Turgut, M; Demirbuga, A; Özçelik, T; Çiftçi, D; Sari, EE; Akkus, G; Hatipoglu, SS; Dinleyici, EÇ; Hacimustafaoglu, M; Özkinay, F; Kurugöl, Z; Cengiz, AB; Somer, A; Tezer, H; Kara, ABackground: Understanding SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among health care personnel is important to ex-plore risk factors for transmission, develop elimination strategies and form a view on the necessity and frequency of surveillance in the future. Methods: We enrolled 4927 health care personnel working in pediatric units at 32 hospitals from 7 different regions of Turkey in a study to determine SARS Co-V-2 seroprevalence after the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. A point of care serologic lateral flow rapid test kit for immunoglobulin (Ig)M/IgG was used. Seroprevalence and its association with demographic characteristics and possible risk factors were analyzed. Results: SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity prevalence in health care personnel tested was 6.1%. Seropositivity was more common among those who did not universally wear protective masks (10.6% vs 6.1%). Having a COVID-19-positive co-worker increased the likelihood of infection. The least and the most experienced personnel were more likely to be infected. Most of the seropositive health care personnel (68.0%) did not suspect that they had previously had COVID-19. Conclusions: Health surveillance for health care personnel involving routine point-of-care nucleic acid testing and monitoring personal protective equipment adherence are suggested as important strategies to protect health care personnel from COVID-19 and reduce nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 transmission. (C) 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of International Society for Infectious Diseases.Item Epidemiological, Clinical, and Laboratory Features of Children With COVID-19 in TurkeyKarbuz, A; Akkoc, G; Demirdag, TB; Ciftdogan, DY; Ozer, A; Cakir, D; Torun, SH; Kepenekli, E; Erat, T; Dalgic, N; Ilbay, S; Karaaslan, A; Erdeniz, EH; Aygun, FD; Bozdemir, SE; Hatipoglu, N; Emiroglu, M; Bal, ZS; Ciftci, E; Bayhan, GI; Aydin, ZGG; Demir, SO; Kilic, O; Hacimustafaoglu, M; Okur, DS; Sen, S; Yahsi, A; Akturk, H; Cetin, B; Sutcu, M; Kara, M; Uygun, H; Kara, TT; Korukluoglu, G; Akgun, O; èstundag, G; Mis, MD; Sali, E; Kaba, O; Yakut, N; Kilic, O; Kanik, MK; Cetin, C; Dursun, A; Cicek, M; Kockuzu, E; Sevketoglu, E; Alkan, G; Ozenen, GG; Ince, E; Baydar, Z; Ozkaya, AK; Ovali, HF; Tekeli, S; Celebi, S; Cubukcu, B; Bal, A; Khalilova, F; Kose, M; Hatipoglu, HU; Dalkiran, T; Turgut, M; Altas, AB; Duru, HNS; Aksay, A; Saglam, S; Yanartas, MS; Ergenc, Z; Akin, Y; Kar, YD; Sahin, S; Tuteroz, SK; Bilen, NM; Ozdemir, H; Senoglu, MC; Kucukalioglu, BP; Besli, GE; Kara, Y; Turan, C; Demirtas, BS; Celikyurt, A; Cosgun, Y; Elevli, M; Sahin, A; Oguz, SB; Somer, A; Karadag, B; Demirhan, R; Dagi, HT; Kurugol, Z; Taskin, EC; Sahiner, A; Yesil, E; Keles, YE; Sarikaya, R; Eralp, EE; Ozkinay, F; Konca, HK; Yilmaz, S; Gokdemir, Y; Arga, G; Ozen, S; Coksuer, F; Vatansever, G; Tezer, H; Kara, AObjectives: The aim of this study is to identify the epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory features of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted by pediatric infectious disease specialists from 32 different hospitals from all over Turkey by case record forms. Pediatric cases who were diagnosed as COVID-19 between March 16, 2020, and June 15, 2020 were included. Case characteristics including age, sex, dates of disease onset and diagnosis, family, and contact information were recorded. Clinical data, including the duration and severity of symptoms, were also collected. Laboratory parameters like biochemical tests and complete blood count, chest X-ray, and chest computed tomography (CT) were determined. Results: There were 1,156 confirmed pediatric COVID-19 cases. In total, male cases constituted 50.3% (n = 582) and females constituted 49.7% (n = 574). The median age of the confirmed cases was 10.75 years (4.5-14.6). Of the total cases, 90 were younger than 1 year of age (7.8%), 108 were 1-3 years of age (9.3%), 148 were 3-6 years of age (12.8%), 298 were 6-12 years of age (25.8%), 233 were 12-15 years of age (20.2%), and 268 cases were older than 15 years of age (23.2%). The most common symptom of the patients at the first visit was fever (50.4%) (n = 583) for a median of 2 days (IQR: 1-3 days). Fever was median at 38.4 degrees C (38.0-38.7 degrees C). The second most common symptom was cough (n = 543, 46.9%). The other common symptoms were sore throat (n = 143, 12.4%), myalgia (n = 141, 12.2%), dyspnea (n = 118, 10.2%), diarrhea (n = 112, 9.7%), stomachache (n = 71, 6.1%), and nasal discharge (n = 63, 5.4%). When patients were classified according to disease severity, 263 (22.7%) patients were asymptomatic, 668 (57.7%) patients had mild disease, 209 (18.1%) had moderate disease, and 16 (1.5%) cases had severe disease. One hundred and forty-nine (12.9%) cases had underlying diseases among the total cases; 56% of the patients who had severe disease had an underlying condition (p < 0.01). The need for hospitalization did not differ between patients who had an underlying condition and those who do not have (p = 0.38), but the need for intensive care was higher in patients who had an underlying condition (p < 0.01). Forty-seven (31.5%) of the cases having underlying conditions had asthma or lung disease (38 of them had asthma). Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the largest pediatric data about confirmed COVID-19 cases. Children from all ages appear to be susceptible to COVID-19, and there is a significant difference in symptomatology and laboratory findings by means of age distribution.