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    Herbal product use patterns and possible herb-drug interactions among older adults in Turkey
    (Elsevier, 2021-08-24) Taneri, Petek Eylül; Akış, Nalan; Karaalp, Atila; AKIŞ, NALAN; Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi/Tıp Fakültesi/Halk Sağlığı Anabilim Dalı; EMB-1823-2022
    Background: Traditional and Complementary medicine use is on the increase universally. In this descriptive study, the aim is to evaluate the frequency and determinants of herbal product use, as well as determine possible drug-herb interactions among older individuals who live in rural and urban areas. Methods: The study was carried out with individuals 65 years or older in one urban and five rural neighborhoods in Bursa, Turkey. The data was collected during face-to-face interviews using a questionnaire comprising 43 questions. The participants were asked about the drugs and herb/herbal products they use and then the possible drug-herb interactions were evaluated using Micromedex (R). Results: Among the participants, 82.2 % reported using at least one drug regularly, and 18.3 % used at least one herb/herbal product in the past year (rural 26.1 %, urban 13.4 %). Most commonly used herb/herbal products were plane tree leaves and black cumin. Herbal product use was seen more among those experiencing difficulties accessing health care and living alone. Among those using drug and herb/herbal products concurrently, the possible drug-herb interaction rate was 7.5 %. Conclusions: Physicians providing health care services to geriatric populations should inquire about usage of drugs and herbs. Conventional medicine should be made accessible to every older adult, and it should be ensured that they do not have to resort to complementary therapies that could harm their health.
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    Occupational contact dermatitis in hospital cleaning workers
    (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2021-11-01) Taş, Tuncay Aydın; Akış, Nalan; Sarıcaoğlu, Hayriye; Taş, Tuncay Aydın; AKIŞ, NALAN; SARICAOĞLU, HAYRİYE; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Tıp Fakültesi/Halk Sağlığı Anabilim Dalları; Uludağ Üniversitesi/Tıp Fakültesi/Dermatoloji ve Alerji Anabilim Dalı; EAH-2168-2022; EMB-1823-2022; DPU-8534-2022
    Background Health care workers and hospital cleaning workers are at high risk regarding the development of occupational contact dermatitis (OCD). Objectives To determine the prevalence and risk factors of OCD in hospital cleaning workers. Methods A questionnaire was conducted in 245 cleaning workers in our cross-sectional study. The 236 cleaning workers formed the study group. In workers who were prediagnosed with dermatitis, physical examination was performed in the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic, and when necessary, patch test, skin biopsy, and investigation for total immunoglobulin E were conducted. Patients with definite contact dermatitis were diagnosed as having OCD by using the Mathias criteria. Results The prevalence rate of OCD was 21.6% and was significantly higher in female workers (26.4%) when compared with male workers (11.0%). Female sex; low educational level; cleaning the external surfaces of the medical equipment, monitors, and accessories; and mixing the cleaning products and use them while performing cleaning activities were determined as the independent risk factors for OCD. Conclusions Occupational contact dermatitis was present at a high rate in hospital cleaning workers. The risk factors should be taken into consideration for prevention of OCD and improvement of the health status of hospital cleaning workers.