The effects of group counseling based on the solution-focused approach on anxiety and healthy lifestyle behaviors in individuals with eating disorders.

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to determine the effects of group counseling based on the solution-focused approach (SFA) on anxiety and healthy lifestyle behaviors in individuals with eating disorders. DESIGN AND METHODS: The study was implemented with a pretest-posttest experimental (n:31) randomized controlled (n:45) design. Adults aged 25 and older were included in the study. FINDINGS: After the intervention, there was a decrease in the trait anxiety inventory scores, while there was an increase in the healthy lifestyle scores and subscale scores. Additionally, the mean weight of the individuals in the experiment group and their body mass indices decreased, and their weekly hours of exercise increased. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: SFA counseling provided to the individuals with eating disorders decreased the anxiety of the individuals and increased their healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Psychosocial status of older adults aged 65 years and over during lockdown in Turkey and their perspectives on the outbreak.

Older adults over the age of 65 were announced as a high-risk group in the COVID-19 outbreak and had to be placed on lockdown for a long time. The research was conducted to identify the psychosocial status, attitudes, and experiences of individuals aged 65 and over who were in-home lockdown during the COVID-19 outbreak in Turkey. In the study, 51 older adults were reached using the snowball sampling method. The research data were collected through qualitative interviews from older adults who were in house restrictions during the pandemic period, and thematic analysis was performed. As a result of the interviews, four main themes revealed as (a) Growing old is like a crime: The public perception of the older adults regarding the stigma associated with aging, (b) The inevitable course: Potential possibilities arising as a result of the pandemic period, (c) The cost of lockdown at home: Risk factors arising due to staying at home for a long time, (d) The desire for equality: The developing resistance against lockdown and demands for equality. The lockdown applied exclusively to older adults forced them to create new routines and made them aware of some values; however, they asserted that they were stigmatized and lonely, that their concerns about death/catching COVID-19 increased, and they were treated unfairly. Measures should be taken to prevent mental problems in older adults. In addition, public health nurses are advised to provide preventive care services and counselling for early intervention.

Ophryocystis sitonae sp. nov., (Neogregarinida: Ophryocystidae) parasitizing Sitona humeralis Stephens, 1831 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).

Sitona humeralis Stephens 1831 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is an important pest of the Medicago and Vicia species in Turkey, and this study was conducted the determine the natural pathogens of this beetle. In the present study, a new neogregarine was observed in Malpighian tubules of the S. humeralis, collected from Ordu (Turkey) on the wild Medicago species. The yellowish oocysts were the most notable feature of the current neogregarine. The Giemsa-stained mature oocysts were fusiform shaped and measured 8.7 ± 0.7 (7.12-11.11) µm in length and 4.1 ± 0.3 (3.05-5.01) µm in width. The smooth oocyst wall was relatively thin (175-230 nm), and polar plugs were non-evident (weight = 380 nm, height = 500 nm). The 18S rDNA gene of the current neogregarine was sequenced and compared with fifteen sequences from GenBank. Morphological, ultrastructural, and molecular features indicate that the described neogregarine in S. humeralis differed from the all known Ophryocystis species and named here Ophryocystis sitonae sp. nov.

The first record of Vairimorpha hostounsky sp. nov. Infection in the blue shieldbug, Zicrona caerulea Linnaeus, 1758 (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae).

A microsporidian pathogen was originally identified using molecular techniques from Oulema melanopus L. (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) under a "working name" Nosema oulemae, but its description was never published. In the present study, a microsporidian infection was detected in the Blue Shieldbug, Zicrona caerulea for the first time, showing 99.9% SSU rRNA sequence similarity to N. oulemae (Genbank accession U27359). Life cycle, tissue tropism, ultrastructure and phylogenetical relationships with other microsporidia species were disclosed. Nymph and adult stages of the host were infected with mature spores produced in the gut, hemocoel and fat body. Spores of the parasite measured approximately 4.50 ± 0.36 µm in length and 2.46 ± 0.18 µm in width on fresh smears. The number of coils of the polar filament was 9-11. Coils were 109.23 ± 22.92 nm (range: 93.75-268.66; n = 50) in diameter and consisted of seven concentric layers of different electron density and thickness. The spores possessed a relatively thick (174.04 ± 57.65 nm) trilaminar spore wall. Developmental sequence and ultrastructure The SSU rRNA and RPB1 gene sequences were deposited GenBank under accession MT102274 and MW538912. Basing upon the sequence similarity, the isolate from Z. caerulea can be attributed to the species from O. melanopus provisionally designated as N. oulemae. The novel species Vairimorpha hostounsky sp. nov. is described, named after Prof. Zdenek Hostounsky who was the first to discover this parasite.

The effect of anxiety levels of elderly people in quarantine on depression during covid-19 pandemic.

This study aims to determine the effect on depression of elderly people's anxiety levels in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a descriptive study, in which data were collected using the online survey method, an introductory information form, a semistructured data form for COVID-19, the Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Geriatric Depression Scale. Data were collected during the period when a curfew was imposed for the elderly. Data were analyzed using a structural equation model. According to the structural equation model, anxiety was determined as a predictor of depression. The anxiety levels of the elderly who were 65-74 years old, female, single; had insufficient knowledge about the pandemic; and had not encountered a similar outbreak before considered that family relationships were affected negatively so they became lonely and reported that they became bored, exhausted, and distressed during the pandemic, which increased their depression levels. Anxiety affects depression in the elderly. Therefore, it is recommended to provide them with appropriate psychological support interventions and understandable information about the pandemic so that their anxiety and depression levels can be reduced during the pandemic.

Psychometric evaluation of the Hospitalisation-Related Stressors Questionnaire for Elderly Patients.

BACKGROUND: Stress can threaten the health and recovery of patients, and determining the level of stress can be an important factor in curing illnesses. The aim was to adapt the Hospitalisation-Related Stressors Questionnaire for Elderly Patients (HRSQ-EP) and perform its psychometric evaluation. METHODS: In the study, the method of developing a scale and determining the construct validity and reliability of this scale was used. The research was carried out with elderly patients who were hospitalised. The research was conducted in two main phases; in the first phase, after providing expert opinion for the language validity of the scale, the content and face validity were confirmed and then confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses were applied for content validity and reliability in the second phase. RESULTS: The new scale, which was formed as a result of evaluating the construct validity, consisted of three factors and 15 items, and all factors explained 67.1% of the total variance. Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin, which determined the suitability of the measurement tool for factor analysis, was determined as 0.901 and Bartlett test 0.000. The adapted short form is a simple and easy-to-understand tool for determining the stress levels of hospitalised elderly individuals. HRSQ-EP provided evidence that it demonstrates adequate internal consistency, reliability and construct validity. CONCLUSION: The results suggested that the adapted measurement tool will be useful. The scale is recommended to be evaluated in different populations to determine cultural differences.

The relationship between perceived loneliness and depression in the elderly and influencing factors.

PURPOSE: This study was carried out to determine the relationship between perceived loneliness and depression in the elderly and influencing factors DESIGN AND METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 501 elderly. Data were collected with the questionnaire form, the elderly loneliness scale and the geriatric depression scale. FINDINGS: A positive relationship was found between depression and loneliness. Loneliness, applying to a family health center/hospitalization, educational level, social loneliness, and age were found to be the predictors of depression. Depression, applying to a family health center/hospitalization, and marital status were found to be the predictors of loneliness. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Loneliness is the major factor affecting depression in elderly. It is recommended that attempts should be made to enable the elderly to live more actively.

Determining the Correlation Between Social Support and Hopelessness of Syrian Refugees Living in Turkey.

The current descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the correlation between perceived social support and hopelessness of 609 Syrian refugees age ≥16 residing in Gaziantep City, Turkey. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Beck Hopelessness Scale were used for data collection. Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, and regression and correlation analyses were used to analyze the data. Syrian refugees had high levels of hopelessness, particularly motivation loss, and moderate levels of perceived social support. As perceived social support increased, hopelessness, feelings, expectations about the future, and motivation loss decreased. In accordance with these results, hopes of Syrian refugees for the future can be increased by improving their social support system. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 58(7), 27-33.].

Ultrastructural and molecular characterization of Nosema alticae sp. nov. (Microsporidia: Nosematidae), pathogen of the flea beetle, Altica hampei Allard, 1867 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).

In this study, the first microsporidian pathogen from Altica hampei (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) is described based on light microscopy, ultrastructural characteristics and comparative 16S SSU rDNA analysis. All developmental stages of the microsporidium are diplokaryotic and in direct contact with the host cell cytoplasm. Giemsa-stained mature spores are oval in shape and measured 3.82 ± 0.35 µm in length and 2.54 ± 0.27 µm in width. The polar filament of the binucleate spores is isofilar with 12-14 coils. Coils are 140.28 ± 4.88 nm (135.59-147.06; n = 36) in diameter and consist of six concentric layers of different electron density and thickness. The spores have a relatively thick (161.72 ± 29.19 nm) trilaminar spore wall. Morphological, ultrastructural and molecular features indicate that the described microsporidium belongs to the genus Nosema and is named Nosema alticae sp. nov.

The correlation of depression with neglect and abuse in individuals over 65 years of age.

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to evaluate the correlation of neglect and abuse with depression in individuals over 65 years of age. DESIGN AND METHODS: This descriptive study included 290 elderly people who were registered at 10 family health centers in Turkey. FINDINGS: It was determined that mental health problems were present in the sample, and elderly individuals were exposed to abuse and neglect. The levels of depression were found to be high in elderly individuals with no spouses, low level of education, low income, living with their children and unable to access personalized care. The depression levels were also found to be high in the elderly individuals who were subjected to abuse and neglect. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Awareness of healthcare professionals is of great importance in preventing abuse and neglect experienced by elderly individuals.

Psychometric evaluation of the patient perspective on care and rehabilitation scale in geriatric patients.

OBJECTIVES: This methodological study was conducted to psychometrically evaluate the Patient Perspective on Care and Rehabilitation Scale in geriatric patients. METHODS: This study was conducted with 209 elderly individuals aged 65 years or older who were hospitalized in a hospital in Turkey between March and September 2017. The data were collected by using the Elderly Information Questionnaire prepared by the researcher and the Turkish version of the Patient Perspective on Care and Rehabilitation Scale. Cronbach's Alpha and item-total correlation for the internal consistency, reliability and intraclass correlation coefficients for the test-retest reliability, and Bartlett's test and Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) were used for the validity of the scale. RESULTS: that the result of the KMO test was significant at .87, and the result of the Bartlett's test was significant on the level of p: .001. The Cronbach's Alpha value was found as 0.89 for the overall PaPeR scale and between .84 and .87 for the subscales of PaPeR. In factor analysis, the eigenvalue was above 1, the scale covered 2 factors and accounted for 53.7% of the total variance. CONCLUSION: The validity and reliability analysis conducted in this study provided evidence for the acceptability of the scale. The Turkish version of the scale is easy to understand and allows evaluation of patient perspectives on quality of care and rehabilitation in geriatric patients. It is recommended to reach larger populations and apply the scale in different regions.