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INTRODUCTION[|]The present study aims to investigate the excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with hypothyroidism and in the healthy control group using the Epworth sleepiness scale.[¤]METHODS[|]This study was completed with 127 people, 75 of whom were hypothyroidism and 52 were control group. Age, height, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressure of the all participants were recorded. Thyroid hormone tests and biochemical parameters were examined in the morning. Epworth Sleepiness Scale was used to measure daytime sleepiness.[¤]RESULTS[|]Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores were 7.3+-0.7 in the hypothyroid group and 6.4+-0.4 in the control group, and there was no significant difference between the groups (p=0.703). Weight (p0.05).[¤]DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION[|]Hypothyroidism and control group were similar concerning excessive daytime sleepiness. However, metabolic parameters deteriorated in daytime sleepy group compared to non-daytime sleepy group. It was concluded that similar studies with broader participation should be conducted.[¤]

BACKGROUND Several scoring systems have been and continue to be developed in numerous countries with the goal of quickly and accurately assessing the severity of trauma injuries. The aim of this study was to identify factors that help to determine the gravity of damage and to minimize it, in order to reduce mortality and morbidity. It is important that the criteria set for the determination of the severity of trauma are objective, measurable, and comparable. This study was an assessment of the contribution of vital signs, hemogram values, and trauma severity scores recorded at initial admission in the prediction of mortality in patients with firearm trauma wounds. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study. Patients with gunshot injuries who were admitted to the emergency department (ED) of a single facility between December 2015 and March 2016 were included in the study. Statistical software was used to perform bivariate analyses using a t-test or the Mann-Whitney U test for continuous variables, depending on the distribution of variables, and logistic regression analysis was utilized to determine independent predictors of mortality after ED admission. A p value of

Relationship of peace attitudes with personality traits, gender and age groups Objective: Aim of this study is to examine the associations between attitudes towards peace and personality traits, gender and different age groups. Method: A total of 236 individuals, of whom 118 were adolescents and 118 were elders (111 males and 125 females), completed the NEO Five Factor Inventory and the Peace Attitudes Scale. In this study, hierarchical regression analysis were used in order to determine which personality traits predicts peace attitudes. In order to investigate the associations of the attitudes towards peace with gender and different age groups, independent t-test methods were used. Results: According to results, female adolescents have higher positive attitudes towards peace than male adolescents. On the other hand, there is no gender difference according to attitudes towards peace among elders. Besides, elders have much positive attitudes towards peace than adolescents. In addition to this, agreeableness of five-factor personality model predicted attitudes towards peace among both adolescents and elders. Conclusion: Among personality traits agreeableness effects attitudes towards peace. While gender is an important factor for attitudes towards peace among adolescents, it is not important among elders. Reason for this may be the gender roles and development of these roles.

Mental control: how do adolescents protect their subjective well-being? Purpose: This study is aimed to investigate how adolescents protect their subjective well-being by means of mental control. Method: The preliminary study included a total of 233 adolescents [121 male (51.9%) and 112 female (48.1)], 14 to 17 years of age. The main study group included a total of 90 adolescents (45 male and 45 female). The data of the study were obtained using the Adolescents’ Subjective Well-Being Increasing Scale. The data were analyzed with content analysis on the sentence basis. Results: The findings indicated that adolescents had mental control by putting distance for negative persons, incidences and situations, being in control in their relationships, thinking optimistically, having positive time orientations, wishing to exhibit happiness oriented behaviors, solving problems and seeking refuge in religious beliefs. Discussion and Conclusions: The findings of the study suggest adolescents use seven different tools for mental control. Results of this study may be used for improving subjective well being program

BACKGROUND We aimed to compare the effects of topical zinc oxide and topical silver sulfadiazine in the treatment of partial-thickness burn wounds. METHODS The study was conducted with 20 New Zealand rabbits, and burn wounds were created by a brass probe. The animals were randomly divided into two groups. The burns were treated with zinc oxide (Group O) or silver sulfadiazine (Group S) with daily application. The wound healing process was followed both clinically and histopathologically. We determined the days at which 50% and 80% re-epithelization was observed. RESULTS The mean time for 50% and 80% re-epithelization was 21.4 and 25.4 days in Group O and 25.8 and 30.2 days in Group S, respectively (p

The relationship between adolescents’ subjective well-being and positive expectations towards future Objective: This study examines the association between positive expectations towards future and subjective well-being among adolescents. Method: The participants of the study included a total of 233 adolescents (121 male and 112 female) aged between 14 and 17. The data of the study were obtained through the use of the Adolescents’ Subjective Well-Being Scale and Positive Future Expectations Scale. The data were evaluated using basic linear regression analysis method. Results: The study findings indicated that positive expectations towards future were positively correlated with adolescents’ subjective well-being. Positive expectations towards future explained 24% variance of adolescents’ subjective well-being. Discussion and Conclusions: The findings of the study suggest that there is a statistically significant relationship between adolescents’ subjective well-being and positive expectations towards future. Results of this study may be used in subjective well-being improvement programs.

Investigating adolescents’ subjective well-being with respect to using subjective well-being increasing strategies and determining life goals Purpose: This study examines the association between determining life goals with respect to positive psychotherapy and subjective well-being increasing strategies among Turkish adolescents. In addition to this aim, the relationship between two variables and subjective well-being is also investigated. Method: This study was carried out following the scanning model. The participants of the study included a total of 290 adolescents (139 male and 151 female). The ages of them ranged between 14 and 17. The data of the study were obtained through the use of the following scales: Subjective Well-Being Increasing Strategies Scale for Adolescents and Determination of Life Goals with Respect to Positive Psychotherapy Scale Likert Form, and also Satisfaction with Life Scale. Results: The data were analyzed through using simple regression analysis method. The findings obtained indicated that subjective well being increasing strategies, determining life goals had moderate positive relationship, and also two variables were related with adolescents’ subjective well-being. Discussion and Conclusions: The findings of the study suggest that there is a statistically significant relationship between using subjective well-being increasing strategies and determining life goals. These two variables are also related with adolescents’ subjective well being. Results of this study may be used for improving subjective well being programs.

Comparison of early and late results of total and subtotal thyroidectomy for benign thyroid disease Background: Recently, total thyroidectomy (TT) has been performed and suggested in benign thyroid disease. But it was reported that the complications of total thyroidectomy was more than bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy (BST) this is still a topic of debate. Purpose of the present study is comparison of complications of BST and TT operations in treatment of benign thyroid disease. Materials and Methods: Early and late complications of TT and BST operations were retrospectively evaluated, which were performed in General Surgery Clinic of Konya Training and Research Hospital inbetween 2004-2008. Results:The study involved 96 patients in BST group and 110 patients in TT group. Follow-up period was 69.4±8.3 months in BST group, 52.7±5.3 months in TT group.Transient hypocalcemia were detected in 10 patients (9.1%) in BST group and 7 patients (7.3%) in TT group. Transient recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis developed in 12 patients (7.2%); 5 patients (5.2%) in BST group and 7 patients (6.4%) in TT group. Hematoma in 4 patients (4.2%), seroma in 3 patients (3.1%), flap edema in 5 patients (5.2%) occured in BST group. In TT group, there had been; hematoma in 1 patients (1.0%), seroma in 5 patients (4.5%), flap edema in 4 patients (4.5%). Permanent hypocalcemia occured in 2 patients (2.1%) in BST group and 3 patients (2.7%) in TT group. Permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis developed in 1 patient (1.0%) in BST group and 2 patients (1.5%) in TT group. There was no statistically significant difference inbetween the groups about complications and demographic characteristics. Recurrence was seen in 6 patients (6.3%) in BST group. Discussion and Conclusion: TT not increase early and late complications in bengn thyroid diease requiring sugery. BSThas arisk of recurrenceaftersurgeryand thereforemust be carried outagain.Complications in secondary thyroidectomy in patients with prior thyroid surgery are very high.Therefore, if surgery is necessary in benign thyroid diseases should be TT.

How do adolescents increase their subjective well-being by means of establishing relationships with their parents? Purpose: In this study, investigation of how adolescents increase their subjective well-being by means of establishing relationships with their parents is aimed. Method: This study had two study groups, namely, the primary and main groups. The primary participants of the study included a total of 360 adolescents (202 male and 158 female), aged between 14 and 17. The main study group included a total of 90 adolescents (45 male and 45 female). The study data were obtained by using the Adolescents’ Subjective Well-Being Scale and open ended questions. The data were analyzed by using the content analysis method with respect to sentences. Results: Study findings indicated that parents increase adolescents’ subjective well-being levels by means of participating in activities together, caring for them, supporting their perceived control and autonomy, showing them permissive and democratic parent attitudes, governing family together, having positive communication, and also establishing family unity. Discussion and Conclusions: The findings of the study suggest that there are nine parent oriented factors for increasing adolescents’ subjective well-being. Results of this study may be used for improving subjective