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Investigation of Physical Parameters Influencing Body Awareness in Adults With Obesity: an Observational, Controlled Study
(Elsevier, 2024) Eryıldız, Ezgi; Delibas, Elifnur; Kesgin, Ilayda Melek; Ozturk, Ipek Beyza; Huseyinsinoglu, Burcu Ersoz; Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü
Aim: The primary aim was to compare the body awareness (BA) level in adults with obesity and non-obese adults. The secondary aim was to investigate the physical parameters associated with BA and compare them between adults with obesity and non-obese adults. Method: Thirty-two adults with obesity and age and sex-matched 32 non-obese adults were included in the study. The outcome measures were the Body Awareness Questionnaire, International Physical Activity QuestionnaireShort Form and Functional Reach Test to detect BA, physical activity (PA), and dynamic balance level, respectively. Reaction time was assessed by the Nelson Foot Reaction Test and knee and trunk position error by inclinometer. Results: There was no significant difference between the obese and non-obese group in terms of BA score (p = 0.18) and PA level (p = 0.50). Lower dynamic balance was observed in the obese group (p = 0.003). Only the trunk position error was higher in the obese group in the measurement of joint position error (p = 0.010). There were no significant differences in the right and left feet reaction times between the groups (p = 0.68 and p = 0.23). There were no relationships between BA score and PA level (p = 0.93), dynamic balance (p = 0.82), joint position error (p = 0.14), and right (p = 0.33) and left (p = 0.25) reaction times. Conclusion: There was no significant difference in body awareness between the non-obese and the obese group and there was no association between body awareness and the physical parameters. However, adults with obesity had impaired balance and proprioception compared to non-obese ones.
Relationship Between E-Health Literacy and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours of Turkish Health Sciences Students
(Emerald Publishing, 2025) Çakır, Furkan; Ozturk, Sergen; Gerçek, Hasan; Eryildiz, Ezgi; Kartal, Gokce; Polat, Mine Gulden
Purpose: E-health literacy (EHL) and healthy lifestyle behaviours (HLBs) are important for individuals receiving health education. Health professionals of the future should be conscious, e-health literate and develop HLBs. The aims of this study were to determine the EHL and HLBs of university students receiving health education and to examine the relationship between them. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 1,454 health sciences students, between the ages of 18–27, were included in the study. Participants' data were collected online via Google Forms. Participants' EHL levels were assessed with the E-Health Literacy Scale. Participants' HLB were assessed with the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours Scale II. Findings: Positive weak correlation was found between EHL and HLB (p < 0.001, r = 0.329). EHL scores of bachelor’s degree students were higher than associate degree students (p = 0.004). HBL total score bachelor’s and associate degree student scores were similar (p = 0.714). Originality/value: This article addresses an important gap in understanding health sciences students' online reading habits about health and their relationship to HLB. Considering that there is a positive relationship between EHL and HLBs of students in the health departments of universities, increasing the EHL levels of students will help to increase HLBs. © 2025, Emerald Publishing Limited.