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Introduction: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of physical intimate partner violence among older women, identify factors associated with victimization, and gather information on the intergenerational transmission of violence. Materials and Method: This population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Karabuk Province and included 399 ever-married women aged 65 years and older. The dependent variable was exposure to physical violence by a current or former spouse. Independent variables included women's sociodemographic and reproductive characteristics, their experience of violence in childhood, and some characteristics of their husbands and parents. The crude and adjusted prevalence ratios were estimated to explore the relationship between the dependent and independent variables using robust Poisson regression analysis. Results: The prevalence of physical intimate partner violence was 62.9% for the lifetime and 7.6% for the past year. Lifetime prevalence increased 1.2-fold with low household income, 1.4-fold with seven or more pregnancies, 1.3-fold with daily or weekly alcohol consumption by the husband, 1.3-fold with witnessing father-to-mother violence in childhood, and 1.5-fold with experiencing physical violence by parents in childhood. Women were more likely to use violence against their children if they had experienced violence in childhood and adulthood. Conclusion: This study's finding of high lifetime and past-year prevalence of exposure to intimate partner violence highlights the need for more efforts to address intimate partner violence among older women. More research is needed to better understand older women's experiences of intimate partner violence and identify health and social policy approaches to meet their support and assistance needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Childhood obesity has emerged as a pressing global public health issue. This study aims to examine the influence of individual, behavioral, and environmental factors on student body mass index (BMI), thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of the multifaceted determinants of obesity among children. Material and Method: This study employed a crosssectional survey using a structured questionnaire to collect sociodemographic, physical activity, and dietary behavior data of students. In addition, the study administered a school information form to evaluate the physical condition of school buildings and quality of school canteen services. Result: Among the students, 24% and 13% were in the overweight and obese categories, respectively. Mean student age was 12.41±1.13 years. The mean ages of students with obesity were significantly lower than those of students who were underweight or had normal weight. The distribution of student BMI according to obesity status among family members was statistically highly significant. Among students with obesity, the families of 30.1% were obese, whereas this percentage was 8.9% in families of students without obesity. The relationship between gender, age, family history of obesity, time spent watching TV physical activity duration, canteen shopping frequency, and BMI distributions was significant. Mean distance between school and home was longer in the underweight/normal weight group than the other two groups. However, this difference did not reach statistical significance (p>0.05). Conclusion: Addressing childhood obesity requires a holistic approach encompassing various interventions targeting individual behaviors, environmental influences, and societal norms. By promoting physical activity, regulating food environments, and providing education on healthy diets, we can work together to combat the epidemic of childhood obesity, and promote the health and wellbeing of future generations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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