Estimates of the prevalence essential tremor (ET) are probably low because screening questionnaires have been used. The authors estimated ET in Mersin Province, Turkey, 2,253 individuals aged ≥40 years, all whom were examined by study neurologists. There 89 cases (prevalence = 4.0%, 95% CI 3.2 to 4.8%). may be higher than previously estimated. This is important when defining extent health care problem.

To determine the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical presentation of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in a Turkish population.A face-to-face, population-based epidemiologic survey was conducted. Multistep, stratified, cluster, systematic samplings were used. A total 3,234 adults interviewed.Of participants, 103 (3.19%) experienced RLS. This prevalence rate is lower than those other studies conducted among European North American populations. RLS found to be more common women, cigarette...

Aim: In this study, the prevalence and risk factors of Internet addiction in high school students was investigated. Material Method: This cross-sectional study performed Mersin Province 2012. The sample consisted attending central district Mersin. data were summarized by descriptive statistics compared a binary logistic regression. Results: Our population included 1156 students, among whom 609 (52.7%) male. mean age 16.1 ± 0.9 years. Seventy-nine percent had computer at home, 64.0% home...

The objectives of the present study were to estimate prevalence recurrent headaches in schoolchildren (ranging from 2nd 5th degrees) Mersin city Turkey and determine sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value likelihood ratio diagnostic headache characteristics children with migraine Tension Type Headache (TTH) using neurologist's diagnosis as gold standard. stratified sample was composed 5562 children. 49.2% (2739 5562) current 31.3% (859 2739). TTH more common than (24.7% vs....

Headache is a public health problem affecting life quality negatively. The present cross-sectional, selective (2nd-5th grades) study was conducted to determine the prevalence of recurrent headache in schoolchildren Mersin, city Turkey.A stratified sample 5777 students selected be representative city's population. After data control process, reduced 5562 schoolchildren.The 49.2% (2739/5562). Among studied population 24.7% had tension-type and 10.4% migraine. Girls significantly more frequent...

Migraine is the most important cause of headache leading to a decrease in quality life children and adolescents. The prevalence episodic (EM) chronic migraine (CM) increases with increasing age, which especially focused recent years.To evaluate determinants adolescents, we performed this school-based epidemiological study. First part study was 2001 that included 5562 children. Second 2007 adolescents including 1155 young. After main reports published, made new analysis database on...

Pediculosis capitis is an endemic parasitosis affecting many countries of the world. The aim this study was to investigate incidence head lice infestation in Mersin, Turkey.A total 5318 elementary schoolchildren, aged 8-16 years, were examined for presence Pediculus capitis. If any evidence detected, such as live or dead eggs, nits, child considered be infected. following details recorded each child: age, sex, family size, monthly income, number siblings, parents' education, absence social...

There is an increasing interest in the concept that oxidant/antioxidant imbalance plays a role pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, most studies are concentrated on local antioxidant/oxidant balance. In this study, we investigated balance systemic circulation patients with COPD. Serum malonyldialdehyde (MDA), vitamin C and erythrocyte reduced glutathione (GSH) were determined during acute exacerbation stable phase disease, compared age-and sex-matched...

The objectives of the present study were: (i) to estimate prevalence recurrent headaches in schoolchildren (ranging from 2nd 5th degrees) Mersin city Turkey; (ii) determine sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and likelihood ratio diagnostic headache characteristics children with migraine tension-type (TTH) using neurologist's diagnosis as gold standard. stratified sample was composed 5562 children. 49.2% (2739 5562) current 31.3% (859 2739). TTH more common than (24.7% vs....

Postpartum depression (PPD) is defined as a major occurring after delivery. Depression in mothers postpartum may affect the development of infant and life quality mother negatively. In this study, PPD prevalence first 2 months delivery was compared with later periods.This study conducted 2001 province Mersin Turkey. In-home questionnaires were given to nonpregnant married women age 15-44 years from primary healthcare centers identified through multistage, stratified sampling method. score 13...

The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence and affecting factors Hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg), hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV), anti human immunodeficiency (anti-HIV), VDRL in blood donors Mersin. Materials methods: This a retrospective, descriptive study. All centers Mersin were included medical records 30,716 evaluated. data analyzed using analysis, linear-by-linear association test, Pearson chi-square significance test. Results: Of donors, 691 (2.2%) had...

Abstract Objectives This cross-sectional randomised study involving a predominantly adolescent school population (ranging from the 6th to 11th grades) was conducted determine prevalence and clinical characteristics of depression in adolescents city Mersin, Turkey. Subjects methods A stratified sample 4256 students selected as representative city’s population. The were divided into two groups according diagnosis (Group I: depressive adolescents; Group II: without depression). age range varied...

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence suicide attempts, and identify risk factors for attempts in Turkish children adolescents between ages 10 20 years. Multi-step, stratified, cluster sampling used. A stratified sample 4256 students selected as representative city's school population. Data obtained with a pair structured questionnaires designed evaluate presence both their parents. These investigated family environment, subject characteristics, various attempts. Child...

Anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody prevalence was investigated in 228 patients with lymphoproliferative disorders (LPDs). Twenty-six of (11.40%) LPDs were positive for anti-HCV which higher than the donor population (P = 0.0007). Nine 98 cases non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, five 47 multiple myeloma, seven 36 Hodgkin's disease, four 38 chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and one nine acute lymphoblastic had antibody. In all patients, odds ratio (OR) 24.09. This value less 35 years as 62.04 below 25...

The adolescent pregnancy is one of the most important problems in 21st century. pregnancies pose more health risks to both mothers and babies when compared with adult pregnancies. Of all births world, 11% are given by adolescents. aim study was determine sociodemographic factors concerning pregnancy. This conducted at 18 primary care centers Mersin, Turkey. group comprised pregnant women younger than 19 years, pregnants aged between 20–29 years. questionnaire face-to-face interviews....

Tobacco use is an important public health problem around the world.Aim of this study to assess attitudes,belief and observation students on smoking cessation medical education.This part a multi-country called "Global Health Profession Student Survey". The population consisted third year in Turkey. sample total 1834 from randomly selected 12 schools.Of students, 1209 (92.1%)thought that professionals should get specific training techniques, serve as "role models" for their patients public....

Thirty patients who had grade II to III osteoarthritis according Kellgren-Lawrence system and presenting with acute effusion of the knee joint were randomly assigned 2 groups. All treated aspiration synovial fluid, cold application, rest. Fifteen received an intra-articular injection tenoxicam 20 mg following aspiration. The other group was administered oral a day for 10 days. Patients examined at 2, 4, 8 weeks then in 3-month intervals. At followup visits, pain assessed using visual analog...

This study determined the prevalence of home accidents among elderly people living in Mersin and factors affecting their occurrence. The data 609 were analyzed. referred to a family health center for any reason included study. frequency having accident previous month was 9.9%. 3 times higher females, 2.7 with children, 2.3 who have visual impairment, poor status. Also, increase age risk factor accidents. Home constitute significant problem Mersin. Environmental that may cause within should...

Abstract Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the degree knowledge, behavior and attitude university students in Mersin towards emergency contraception (EC). Material & Methods: This cross‐sectional was carried out among University December 2008. One thousand forty‐two voluntary participated answered questions presented self‐administered questionnaire. questionnaire consisted demographic information students' awareness, knowledge use EC. Results: sample 532 males 510 females. mean...