Browsing by Author "Taner Ş."

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    Stigma of tuberculosis scale: Validity and reliability; [Tüberküloz Damgalanma Ölçeği: Geçerliliği ve güvenilirlik]
    (Ankara University, 2015) Özpinar S.; Taner Ş.; Yildirim G.; Mahleç Anar C.; Altiparmak O.; Baydur H.
    Introduction: In many health conditions, stigma is receiving increasing attention. Public stigmatization toward social illness can affect particularly the patients and family memberships to help seeking behavior and treatment. This study, the aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish “Stigma of Tuberculosis Scale ” which was developed to evaluate of perception of stigma with tuberkulosis patient. Patients and Methods: This methodological study was conducted with 150 with tuberculosis disease people who above 18 age and without known psychological and mental disability. In the study, “Stigma of Tuberculosis Scale” was used as data collection tool. During the study, language equivalence, content validity, reliability and construct validity of the scale was performed. The data was assessed by using mean, median, standard deviation, Spearman Correlation, Cronbach Alpha coefficient and confirmatory factor analysis. Results: The mean age of study participants was 45.6 ± 16.1 (20-85). years. Spearman correlation coefficient of the scale for testretest reliability was 0.853 and the Cronbach Alpha coefficient was 0.95. According to fit indexes of confirmatory factor analysis [x2/ SD= 481.38/230= 2.09; RMSEA= 0.087; GFI= 0.776; CFI= 0.776; NNFI= 0.875] it was found that one factors were appropriate for the scale. Conclusion: The adoption of the translated “Stigma of Tuberculosis Scale”in Turkey is found reliable and valid to evaluate of perception of stigma with tuberkulosis patient. © 2015, Ankara University. All rights reserved.
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    FACTORS AFFECTING SMOKING CESSATION SUCCESS IN INDIVIDUALS WHO APPLIED TO A SMOKING CESSATION CENTRE
    (Czech National Institute of Public Health, 2024) Günay T.; Acar N.; Lüleci D.; Seven F.; Durukan N.Ş.; Baydur H.; Kilinç O.; Taner Ş.
    Objectives: This study aims to assess the frequency of smoking cessation and to identify the factors affecting smoking cessation success among individuals seeking assistance at a smoking cessation centre. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1,570 individuals who applied to the smoking cessation centre in Izmir, Turkey, between 2009 and 2018, and completed three follow-ups. Data were obtained from the centre’s records. Factors affecting smoking cessation success were analysed using logistic regression in multivariate analysis. Results: The median age to start smoking was 19 (17–22), and the median number of cigarettes consumed per day was 20 (20–30). Among the participants, 59.9% exhibited a high/very high level of nicotine dependence, and 79.6% had attempted to quit smoking previously. The median number of patient follow-ups was 7 (5–10). Of the patients, 34.0% successfully quit smoking for one year. According to the multivariate analysis results, smoking cessation success increased with being married by 2.26 times (95% CI: 1.51–3.38, p < 0.001), the absence of other smokers in the household by 1.38 times (95% CI: 1.01–1.88, p = 0.04), having a low level of nicotine dependence by 1.75 times (95% CI: 1.23–2.48, p = 0.002), and more patient follow-ups by 1.61 times (95% CI: 1.52–1.72, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Smoking cessation success is increased by the support and follow-up provided by healthcare professionals, the absence of other smokers in the household, and a low level of nicotine dependency. © 2024, Czech National Institute of Public Health. All rights reserved.