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Publication Metadata only The Family Management of Childhood Chronic Conditions: Measurement in a Turkish Sample(ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, 2019) ERGÜN, AYŞE; Ergun, Ayse; Sisman, Fatma Nevin; Erol, Saime; Gur, Kamer; Kolac, Nurcan; Kadioglu, HasibePurpose: The principal aim of this study was to adapt the FaMM into the Turkish language and test its validity and reliability. Design and methods: Data were collected from a total of 395 parents of children with chronic disease. The FaMM was translated using the translation and back-translation method. The reliability analysis of the FaMM was performed using Cronbach alpha coefficients, item-total correlations and test-retest correlations. Construct validity for the scale was assessed with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Results: The overall content validity index was 95%, signifying that the FaMM has good content validity. The CFA of the Turkish version of the FaMM did not confirm the original factorial structure. The model of three subscales for the Turkish FaMM was validated using EFA. The values of >= 0.70 for the Cronbach alpha coefficient, >0.25 for the item-total correlations and >0.40 for the test-retest application correlations for 2 weeks were found to be acceptable levels for the instruments and its subscales. Conclusions: The FaMM was found to be valid, reliable and appropriate for Turkish culture and psychometric characteristics were satisfactory. Practice implications: The FaMM can be used in evaluating the management of illness in families with children with chronic disease. (C) 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Publication Metadata only The effect of psychological state and social support on nail-biting in adolescents: An exploratory study(SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, 2017) ERGÜN, AYŞE; Sisman, Fatma Nevin; Tok, Ozlem; Ergun, AyseNail-biting is one of the most common behavioral problems in children. This study aimed to examine factors affecting nail-biting among adolescents and the effects of psychological state and social support on nail-biting. This cross-sectional study was conducted between January and May of 2014 in seven schools in Istanbul (N=724). Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Brief Symptom Inventory, and Child and Adolescent Social Support Scale. This study found that 48.2% of adolescents in the 11- to 17-years-old age group had a habit of nail-biting. Anxiety, depression, negative self image, somatization, hostility, and three global index scores of adolescents who bit their nails were significantly higher than in those who did not. Social support scores of those who bit their nails were significantly lower than in those who did not in the mother' and classmates' subscales and total scores. Psychological state and social support were factors affecting nail-biting among adolescents.Publication Open Access Validity and Reliability of the Sleep and Lifestyle Questionnaire(GALENOS YAYINCILIK, 2019-09-01) ERGÜN, AYŞE; Bay, Tuba; Ergun, AyseObjective: The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Sleep and Lifestyle Questionnaire for adolescents. Materials and Methods: The Sleep and Lifestyle Questionnaire consists of 12 questions developed to assess sleep, television, and computer habits of adolescents. The questionnaire was applied to a total of 1.476 students, and 112 students were retested four weeks later. The content validity of the questionnaire was evaluated by opinions from 10 experts, construct validity was evaluated by chi-square analysis. The test-retest was performed for the reliability of the questions in the questionnaire and kappa for the categorical variable, Spearman's correlation analysis for ordinal data, and the percentage of agreement for continuous variables were calculated. Results: Content validity index of Sleep and Lifestyle Questionnaire was found as 0.99. The chi-square analysis of the construct validity demonstrated that the students whose sleep time was less than the median has a statistically significant higher rate of falling asleep, difficulty in awakening, and being sleepy at school. In the Sleep and Lifestyle QuestionnairePublication Metadata only The Impact of Sun Protection Program on the Sun Protection Behavior of Adolescents(MARMARA UNIV, INST HEALTH SCIENCES, 2018) ERGÜN, AYŞE; Aygun, Ozcan; Ergun, AyseBackground: The incidence of skin cancers is steadily increasing. In particular, because children and adolescents tend to be outdoors during the hours of most intensive sunlight, schools play an important role in establishing sun protection behavior among students. Purpose: The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of a Sun Protection Program (SPP) on the sun protection behavior of Turkish adolescents. Methods: This study was designed as pre-/posttest control group semi-experimental research. The research was carried out with 147 adolescents from years 12-15 in two schools. One of the schools was randomly designated as the intervention group of students and the other represented the control group. The study samples included 76 students in the intervention group and 71 students in the control group. Covariants were calculated in the pre-test scores and covariance analysis performed to evaluate the impact of the intervention on both groups. The SPP formed the basis for the program and consisted of 6 posters, a 12-page student handbook, 4 puzzles, educational videos, and a UV-sensitive Frisbee game. Results: The intervention group's sunscreen use and sun avoidance stages, and self-efficacy mean scores was significantly higher than those of the control group after the implementation of the SPP (p<.001). In addition, the increase in the scores on the posttest as compared to the baseline in the sunscreen stage as well as in the pros scores was found to be significant in the intervention group but not in the control group (p<.05). Conclusion: The study showed that a school-based SPP was effective in the short term in achieving progress in the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) sunscreen use stages, perceiving pros and in sun avoidance, sunscreen and hat use self-efficacy, meaning that the program may be used in schools to increase sun protection behavior. School-based, nurse-led, short-term studies encompassing group interventions are successful in developing sun protection attitudes and will be useful in the future in the context of school nursing activities.Publication Metadata only The Effect of a School-Based Nutritional Program on the Anthropometric Measurements, Blood Test Results and Eating Habits of Adolescents(MARMARA UNIV, INST HEALTH SCIENCES, 2018) ERGÜN, AYŞE; Albayrak, Sevil; Ergun, AyseObjectives: To determine the effects of a school-based nutritional program (SBNP) designed for adolescents in high school, who are for various reasons unable to eat a midday meal, on their anthropometric measurements, blood test results and eating habits. Patients and Methods: The research used one group and was of a pretest-posttest design. 148 adolescent high school students who had difficulty accessing a midday meal and expressed willingness to participate in the study. As part of the SBNP, four sessions of nutrition education, each for one hour once a week, were held and the students were regularly provided with lunch at school for 3 months. A sociodemographic form, an Eating Habits Inventory, anthropometric measurements and blood tests. Results: Mean waist measurements were significantly lower at the last evaluation compared to the preliminary assessment. The increases in Rbc, Hb and Htc after the SBNP compared to pretest results were found to be statistically significant. Mouth sores, gingival bleeding and hair loss rates showed a significant decrease. Conclusion: The SBNP had a positive impact on increasing erythrocyte, hemoglobin and hematocrit counts and reducing waist circumference measurements. In addition, the SBNP also contributed to reducing certain skin and mucosal conditions (sores on the edges of the mouth, canker sores, gingival bleeding) and the hair loss rates that may be associated with vitamin deficiency. It is recommended that the impact of an SBNP be tested for a longer duration with a larger sample that includes a control group.