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    Attitude and Practice Toward Use of Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes Among Pregnant Women: A Questionnaire-Based Survey
    Yildirim, E; Duru, S; Sevim, T; Topçu, F; Gemicioglu, B; Özmen, I; Ocakli, B; Tuncay, E; Altinöz, H; Akpak, YK; Çelik, P; Varol, Y; Polat, G; Özkan, S; Dursunoglu, N; Kiliç, D; Gülhan, PY; Diken, ÖE; Çetinkaya, PD; Yorgancioglu, A; Selçuk, NT; Yildiz, F; Atacag, T; Niksarlioglu, EY; Uzaslan, E; Köktürk, N
    OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate attitude and practice toward use of regular tobacco cigarettes and electronic cigarettes among pregnant women. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 1123 pregnant women participated on a voluntary basis in this questionnaire survey. Maternal characteristics, cigarette consumption parameters, and personal opinions regarding the adverse effects of smoking during pregnancy were evaluated. RESULTS: Active smokers composed 12.4% (9.4%: regular tobacco cigarettes, 3.0%: electronic cigarettes) of the study population. Smoking during the current pregnancy, particularly via regular tobacco cigarettes, was more likely for women with smoking during previous pregnancies (56.0% vs. 7.8%, P <.001), previous history of low birth weight infant delivery (16.1% vs. 8.6%, P =.013), premature delivery (16.7% vs. 7.0%, P <.001), and stillbirth (22.8% vs. 11.7%, P =.002). The presence versus absence of smoking during pregnancy was associated with a lower likelihood of being a housewife (70.5% vs. 80.5%, P =.010) and a higher likelihood of having an actively smoking mother (25.9% vs. 11.2%, P <.001) or partner (65.7% vs. 46.9%, P <.001). Regular tobacco cigarette users considered electronic cigarettes to have a higher risk of adverse impacts (11.1% vs. 2.9%, P =.012), while electronic cigarette users considered regular cigarettes to have a higher risk of nicotine exposure (55.9% vs. 13.0%, P <.001). CONCLUSION: Our findings indicate being employed, having an actively smoking mother or partner, as well as smoking in previous pregnancies, to be the risk factors for increased likelihood of smoking during pregnancy.
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    Electronic Smoking In Parents In Pregnancy; A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
    Yildirim, EÖ; Duru, S; Sevim, T; Topcu, F; Gemicioglu, B; Ozmen, I; Ocakli, B; Tuncay, E; Altinoz, H; Apak, YK; Varol, Y; Polat, G; Ozkan, S; Dursunoglu, N; Sakarya, D; Gulhan, PY; Diken, OE; Cetinkaya, PD; Yorgancioglu, A; Selcuk, NT; Yildiz, F; Atacag, T; Niksarlioglu, Y; Uzaslan, E; Kokturk, N
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    Determination of Attitudes of Turkish Thoracic Society Members on Exposure to Sexist Approach and Sexism in Business Life
    Ocakli, B; Yorgancioglu, A; Topcu, F; Köktürk, N; Altinöz, H; Yasin, Y; Kuzuca, IG; Duru, S; Yildirim, EO; Sevim, T; Tekgul, S; Tuncay, EA; Gungor, S; Goktas, B; Senol, YY; Ozturk, CA; Ozmen, I; Tastan, CP; Dulger, SU; Uzaslan, E; Erboy, F; Aksoy, E; Gulhan, PY; Kocabas, A; Gemicioglu, B; Topcu, S; Altinisik, G; Celik, P
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    Attitudes toward and exposure to gender discrimination in work life by pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons: a questionnaire-based survey among Turkish thoracic society members
    Ocakli, B; Yorgancioglu, A; Gungor, S; Topcu, F; Senol, YY; Goktas, B; Kokturk, N; Tuncay, E; Gundogus, B; Altinoz, H; Yasin, Y; Ozmen, I; Duru, S; Yildirim, EO; Sevim, T; Ozturk, CA; Uzaslan, E
    Background: This study aimed to evaluate attitudes toward and exposure to gender discrimination in work life by chest diseases specialists and thoracic surgeons. Methods: A total of 275 members of Turkish Thoracic Society (TTS) were included on a voluntary basis in this online cross-sectional questionnaire-survey using an internal member-only social media platform of TTS. The questionnaire form elicited items on sociodemographic characteristics, occupational characteristics and gender discrimination in work life (general opinions, attitudes and exposure). Results: Female doctors (vs. males) were less likely to be a thoracic surgeon (13.8% vs. 34.5%, p < 0.05) and a professor of thoracic surgery (0.0% vs. 26.7% vs. p < 0.05), and more likely to consider housework as a considerable burden (89.8 vs. 73.6%, p = 0.02) and the significant role of discriminatory, negative and dissuasive attitudes of male physicians in their career choice (67.6 vs. 35.6%, p = 0.039). Male doctors were more likely to considered that men are more successful in specialties that require active physical strength (65.5 vs. 27.7%, p = 0.005) and those with very long working hours and heavy shifts (57.5 vs. 39.4%, p = 0.001). Female thoracic surgeons were more likely than males to consider that specialties with very long working hours and heavy shifts are more suitable for men (26.9 vs. 6.0%, p = 0.027) and men are given priority in academic career promotion (64.0 vs. 13.3%, p < 0.001). Younger (vs. older) females reported higher rate of exposure to gender discrimination (p = 0.041) and considerable impact of social roles on the specialty (p = 0.007), while female doctors working as a resident (33.8%) and a specialist (50.05%) indicated higher rate of exposure to gender discrimination during their career (p = 0.024). Conclusion: In conclusion, our findings revealed that exposure to gender discrimination in work life was more commonly expressed by female members of TTS, particularly in terms of burden of social roles, career advancement options and leadership positions, along with significant role of discriminatory, negative and dissuasive attitudes of male physicians in their career choice. Accordingly, women remain underrepresented in thoracic surgery, particularly in the academic rank of full professor and in leadership positions with inability to promote after a definite step in their careers.