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Preventive policies have been devised with the aim of curbing health-related violence, and their efficacy is believed to furnish evidence for their continued implementation, thereby enhancing their effectiveness. This study undertakes a retrospective analysis of these policies in the context of Türkiye. A comprehensive examination involved the review of 26 documents, employing a progressive scanning approach for data collection. This methodology encompassed the utilization of gray literature databases (OECD iLibrary and WHO Iris), extensive Google searches, thorough website scans, and consultations with subject-matter experts. Data analysis was meticulously conducted within the framework of the Health Policy Triangle. The findings reveal active participation from diverse stakeholders, including governmental bodies, political entities, professional organizations, and trade unions, in various preventive initiatives aimed at mitigating health-related violence. Notably, the adoption of legislation for health violence prevention, perceived as a paramount achievement, can be attributed to persistent efforts by both the media and other influential actors and stakeholders. These endeavors have sustained the topic's prominence on the policy agenda, positioning it as a promising source for the development of novel violence prevention and management strategies. This study underscores the necessity for a comprehensive investigation into the working conditions, personal rights, and wage policies of healthcare workers, in light of documented factors that frequently precipitate violence. Concomitantly, it advocates for the development of effective mechanisms to address these issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study aims to estimate and evaluate the trends in public health expenditures and total expenditures within the scope of public financial management. The study employs the ARIMA model, a time series method, using monthly data spanning 202 periods from January 2006 to October 2022. The estimated period extends from November 2022 to December 2024. The findings reveal a notable upward trend in both public health expenditures and total expenditures. Projections indicate that public health services expenditures are estimated to be approximately TL 251 billion in 2024, with total expenditures reaching approximately TL 3.98 trillion. By emphasizing a strong linkage between policy, planning, and budgeting, the study draws inferences to enhance the potential for effective and efficient resource utilization. In this context, the study underscores the importance of a strategic framework for the effective utilization of public resources. The results of this study, shedding light on decision-makers in public expenditure management, can provide valuable insights for future planning and policy considerations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the last decade, the rate of increase in life expectancy has slowed down in many developed countries. This change shows that several risk factors that adversely affect life expectancy are effective. Among these countries, the rate of slowdown in the United Kingdom was higher than in other countries. In this context, the main purpose of the study is to determine the effect of nonmedical health indicators such as smoking, alcohol consumption, the prevalence of obesity in the total population, and average calorie consumed on life expectancy at birth in the United Kingdom, one of the most developed countries in the world. In the study, the effect of nonmedical health indicators for the periods 1996-2019 on life expectancy at birth was investigated. The relationship between the variables was examined using Johansen cointegration, error correction, and Granger causality tests. According to the findings obtained within the scope of the research, it was found that while the increases in alcohol use and smoking rates negatively affected the life expectancy expected at birth in the long term, the fact that people gained weight by eating more and consuming more calories positively affected the life expectancy at birth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, factors such as an aging population, varying illness burdens, numerous health technological breakthroughs in different regions, and ease of travel between countries have all contributed to the growth of health tourism. Adapting to this development, which promotes countries' economies, is now a must for policymakers in terms of resource allocation and strategic planning. The aim of this study is to evaluate Turkey's health tourism performance using multi-objective optimization (MOORA) based on ratio analysis, a multicriteria decision-making method, and to reveal the current situation to contribute to the development of health tourism. In the study, 6 different indicators are used as performance criteria. The data covers 2009–2019. The MOORA-Ratio method and the MOORA-Reference Point Approach were used together. In the study, it is seen that the health tourism performance has increased gradually over the years. According to the ratio method, the best performance was achieved in 2017, and according to the reference point approach, in 2014. Suggestions were made to increase the performance of health tourism and to reach the targets determined in the strategic plan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to investigate healthy lifestyle behaviors and the quality of life of lecturers working in different scientific fields. The study included 491 lecturers working at KTU. "Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale (HLBS) II" and "Centers for Disease Control Health Quality of Life Survey were used in the study. It was found that the HLBS score was higher and significantly different from those working in the field of health sciences (p=0.024). It was seen that there was a significant difference between health sciences and social sciences in terms of spiritual development (p=0.001), stress management (p=0.009) and interpersonal relations (p=0.016) between health sciences and natural sciences. It was found that the CDC-HRQOL-4 mental health scores of those working in the field of natural sciences differed significantly with those working in the field of health sciences according to their fields of science (p=0.07). It is emphasized that the fact that the teaching staff have different HLBS and QoL levels in different fields may cause changes in the lifestyles of people in the fields of science. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Aim: To identify the relationship between the violence-prevention climate and workplace happiness in hospitals. The secondary objective is to adapt a valid and reliable scale to a different culture in healthcare settings., Background: Healthcare settings are not immune to the harmful effects of violence, which can exacerbate existing challenges such as staff shortages. In the midst of these challenges, organizational efforts to ensure the safety of health workers are critical. These efforts can contribute positively to workers' happiness or well-being., Method: Using a cross-sectional design with 400 healthcare professionals from five hospitals in Trabzon, Turkey, data collection involved the Violence-Prevention Climate Scale and Workplace Happiness Scale. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to test the Turkish validity and reliability of the scale, and the consistency coefficient was calculated., Results: The findings revealed that, on average, employees exhibited high levels of violence-prevention climate ( x ¯ ${{\bar{\rm x}}}$  = 4.22) and moderate levels of workplace happiness ( x ¯ ${{\bar{\rm x}}}$  = 3.70). Subsequently, correlation analysis unveiled a statistically significant association between the dimensions of violence-prevention climate and workplace happiness (p < 0.05, r = 0.392). It was observed that those who experienced violence and did not feel safe in the workplace had lower levels of happiness., Discussion: The instances of healthcare workers being exposed to violence identified in the study largely align with previous theories related to both individual and organizational effects., Conclusion: Violence-prevention climate affects the safety and workplace happiness of workers., Implications for Nursing And/or Health Policy: Employees expect their managers to seriously consider all reports of violence. In this context, creating a violence-prevention climate would be a good start. According to WHO 2030 targets, in an environment where there is a significant shortage of healthcare personnel, especially nurses, ensuring that existing employees work in a safer and happier environment will make a positive contribution to healthcare systems., (© 2024 The Author(s). International Nursing Review published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Council of Nurses.)