Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecological cancers among women worldwide and stands out as a significant public health issue, particularly in

Aims: This descriptive study aimed to determine the relationship between self-efficacy levels and the caregiving burden of parents caring for children with cerebral palsy. Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 128 parents of children with cerebral palsy attending four special education and rehabilitation centers affiliated with Van Provincial Directorate of National Education. Data were collected between January and August 2023 using the Introductory Information Form, the Parental Self-Efficacy Scale (PSES) and the Burden of Caregiving Scale (CBSS). Data was collected through face-to-face interviews with parents. The principles of scientific ethics and data confidentiality were followed at all stages of the study. Results: Outcomes showed a moderate negative correlation between PSES and CBSS scores, indicating that higher self-efficacy is associated with lower caregiving burden. Factors such as social insurance, caregiving support, and income level significantly influenced caregiving burden. Parents with fewer children, higher education levels, and children with mild mobility limitations had higher self-efficacy scores. Similarly, caregiving burden was found to be greater among parents of children with intellectual disabilities, lower income levels, feelings of burnout, and future anxiety. Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of identifying the factors that affect caregiving burden and self-efficacy. Nurses should adopt a multidisciplinary approach to identify parental strengths and weaknesses and provide targeted interventions. Training in this area and targeted interventions to enhance parental self-efficacy could significantly reduce caregiving burdens.

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the Buzzy device application on pain levels and comfort in newborns during heel stick procedures. Methods: This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted at a Family Health Centre affiliated with the Public Health Directorate in a province in eastern Turkey between September and November 2024. The sample included 80 newborns born at 37–42 weeks of gestational age within the first 28 days of life (Buzzy group: n=40; control group: n=40). In the Buzzy group, the Buzzy device was applied approximately 30 seconds before the heel stick procedure. In the control group, the procedure was performed without any intervention. Data collection tools included the neonatal introduction form, the neonatal infant pain scale (NIPS), and the neonatal comfort behavior scale (NCBS). Ethical principles were adhered to throughout the study. Results: Pain levels and comfort scores during the heel stick procedure were significantly better in the Buzzy group compared to the control group (p

The objectivity of this study was to investigate some blood minerals and parameters in Honamli goats reared under semi-intensive conditions. 90 goats (2-4 ages) in different three herds kept under similar manage mental conditions were chosen as research materials in Teke Border of Antalya Province. Serum Ca 6.786±0.206 mg/dL, P 4.094±0.173 mg/dL, Cl 111.105±0.582 mmol/L, K 4.519±0.066 mmol/L, Mg 2.161±0.05 mg/dL, Na 148.047±0.508 mmol/L, Fe 110.706±2.510 μg/dL, UIBC 155.025±4.333 μg/dL and Tp 7.055±0.120 g/dL were determined by Roche Diagnostics, Cobas 8000 modular analyser series, immunoassay. After then, total iron- binding capacity (TIBC), transferrin (Tf), transferrin saturation (TSAT) and Ca++ levels were calculated from each other using different biochemical formulas. Ratios between the some minerals were calculated and presented in the text. Also, very high significant differences (P