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Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and ergonomic conditions in Karadeniz Technical University students who received distance education due to coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Methods: The population of this descriptive study consisted of 33,219 students at Karadeniz Technical University. Three hundred two university students selected using the convenience sampling method were included in the study by completing the questionnaire completely. Participation in the research was based on volunteering. The questionnaire consisted of sociodemographic and personal characteristics, online education and work environment characteristics, Cornell Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire and International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form. Results: The mean of participants' Total Cornell Score was 76.6 +/- 97.3 (0-624). The chairs used by 205 (67.9%) of the participants during the lesson did not have wheels and 360 degrees rotation feature. Total Cornell Score of the participants without head-neck and lumbar support was statistically significantly higher than those with head-neck and lumbar support (p values were 0.009 and 0.006, respectively). The Total Cornell Score was statistically significantly higher in the participants who could not put their feet on the ground completely while sitting on the chair compared to the participants who could keep their feet on the ground completely (p=0.018). The Total Cornell Score was statistically significantly lower in those who had adequate lighting in the room used during the lesson than those who did not have (p=0.028). Conclusion: This study showed the importance of providing ergonomically appropriate conditions in the working environment in order to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
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Objective: The aim of this research is to evaluate attitudes, concern and stress levels of healthcare workers towards COVID-19 in Turkey. Material and Method: This study was conducted among health professionals who work in Turkey. Data collection form has been shared with health professionals through Google Forms, between the dates 07-27 April 2020. The 968 questionnaires with appropriate data quality was included in the study. Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) was used to measure the stress levels of healthcare workers. SPSS 23.0 statistical package program was used to analyze the data. Statistical significance level was accepted as p <0.05. Results: 96.6% of the participants stated that infected people should be isolated from the society, 94.3% thought that their work was risky for being infected with COVID-19. 90.1% of the participants in the study stated that they were worried about transmitting the disease to their family, friends or other people The mean perceived stress scale is 23.6±6.1, and the median is 23.0 (3-40). The PSS-10 score was found to be higher in frontline employees and those who were unwilling or hesitant to provide services to COVID-19 patients. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the attitudes of most healthcare workers that patients should be isolated and that their work is risky in terms of becoming infected with COVID-19;and concerns about infection and transmission of COVID-19. In addition, perceived stress levels of healthcare professionals were found to be quite high.
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Objective: The aim of this research is to evaluate attitudes, concern and stress levels of healthcare workers towards COVID-19 in Turkey. Material and Method: This study was conducted among health professionals who work in Turkey. Data collection form has been shared with health professionals through Google Forms, between the dates 07-27 April 2020. The 968 questionnaires with appropriate data quality was included in the study. Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) was used to measure the stress levels of healthcare workers. SPSS 23.0 statistical package program was used to analyze the data. Statistical significance level was accepted as p <0.05. Results: 96.6% of the participants stated that infected people should be isolated from the society, 94.3% thought that their work was risky for being infected with COVID-19. 90.1% of the participants in the study stated that they were worried about transmitting the disease to their family, friends or other people The mean perceived stress scale is 23.6 +/- 6. I. and the median is 23.0 (3-40). The PSS-10 score was found to be higher in front-line employees and those who were unwilling or hesitant to provide services to COVID-19 patients. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the attitudes of most healthcare workers that patients should be isolated and that their work is risky in terms of becoming infected with COVID-19;and concerns about infection and transmission of COVID-19. In addition, perceived stress levels of healthcare professionals were found to be quite high.