Introduction: To compare breast cancer (BC) risk factors in women with a BC diagnosis and in socio-demographically similar women without malignancy in western Turkey. Methods: Descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional study in a private hospital’s surgical outpatient clinic. Cases were women diagnosed between 1 January–31 December 2020 (n=58); controls were age- and socio-demographically matched clinic attendees without malignancy (n=58) chosen by simple random sampling. Data were abstracted from records and completed via telephone interviews conducted after ethics approval (29 December 2021) using a 38-item questionnaire. Normality (Shapiro–Wilk) and variance homogeneity (Levene) were assessed; appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests were applied. Exact two-sided p-values are reported.Results: Groups were comparable for marital status, education, income, occupational chemical exposure, and employment (p>0.05). A first-degree family history of specified cancers (breast/ovarian/fallopian/prostate/melanoma) and a history of benign breast mass/cyst were more frequent in the BC group (p=0.030 and p0.05). The number of prior mammograms correlated weakly and non-significantly with diagnosis (r=0.03, p=0.73). Discussion and Conclusion: Family cancer history and benign breast disease distinguished women with BC, whereas many lifestyle and environmental factors did not. These markers may help target risk-based screening and follow-up in similar clinical settings.
Berna Dizer, Arzu Tuna, Ayvaz Ulaş Urgancı et al.· Sağlık Bilimleri ve Klinik A...· 0 citations
Objective Medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) are a common complication in healthcare, leading to increased healthcare costs, prolonged hospital stays, and decreased quality of life. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of nurses in these units regarding MDRPIs to identify gaps and inform preventive nursing practices. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between 15 November 2022 and 30 December 2022 in the surgical and intensive care units of a state hospital. Data were collected from 150 nurses using a structured questionnaire assessing MDRPI-related knowledge and attitudes (MDRPIKAQ). Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate nurses’ knowledge and attitudes toward MDRPIs. Results The mean knowledge score was 24.33 ± 5.20, and the mean attitude score was 16.64 ± 3.48. According to the MDRPIKAQ cutoff score (≥45/80, indicating adequate knowledge and positive attitudes), approximately one-third of nurses scored at or above this threshold. Item-based analysis indicated persistent misconceptions regarding MDRPI prevention and healing. Conclusion Nurses demonstrated moderate knowledge and generally positive attitudes toward MDRPI prevention, although important misconceptions remain. Knowledge and attitude scores varied across selected characteristics, but no statistically significant association was observed between the total scores. These findings highlight the potential value of structured, MDRPI-focused education within nursing education and institutional training programs. However, because this was a single-center cross-sectional study, the generalizability of the findings is limited.
Berna Dizer, N. Ozgurbuz, Arzu Bahar et al.· PLoS ONE· 0 citations
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