Research Article

Assessment of Eating Attitudes, Nutritional Status, and Nutrition Knowledge Level of Healthcare Personnel Working in a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital

Volume: 3 Number: 1 January 1, 2025
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Assessment of Eating Attitudes, Nutritional Status, and Nutrition Knowledge Level of Healthcare Personnel Working in a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital

Abstract

In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the aim is to examine the nutritional status, nutritional habits and nutritional knowledge levels of the personnel working in a physical therapy and rehabilitation hospital. The Eating Attitude Test was used to determine the presence of an eating disorder in the participants, and the Basic Nutrition Knowledge Scale was used to determine the nutritional knowledge level of the participants. Ninety-four female (62.67%) and 56 male (37.33%) individuals participated in the study. The mean age of women was 33.67±9.32, and the mean age of men was 38.73±13.58. It was determined that the participants skipped 1 main meal and 2 snacks on average. Eating attitude disorder was found in 46 (30.67%) participants. No statistically significant relationship was found between having an eating behavior disorder and variables such as age, occupation and education level (p>0.05). No statistically significant relationship was found between eating behavior disorder and nutritional knowledge level (p=0.160). In conclusion, contrary to what was expected, it was determined that the nutritional status of the personnel was not very good, and their nutritional habits and nutritional knowledge levels were insufficient.

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Supporting Institution

The study has not received any form of support. There is no institution or individual to be acknowledged for their assistance.

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was obtained from the Scientific Research Ethics Committee of the relevant university on 26.10.2023 with decision number 2023/79. Moreover, written permission/consent was obtained from the Provincial Health Directorate, the hospital’s chief physician, and the participants. The study was conducted in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration.

Thanks

We thank all the staff who participated in this study and sincerely answer all questions

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Nutritional Science, Public Health Nutrition

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 1, 2025

Submission Date

June 8, 2024

Acceptance Date

August 3, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 3 Number: 1

APA
Delikanlı Akbay, G., & Karakullukçu, E. (2025). Assessment of Eating Attitudes, Nutritional Status, and Nutrition Knowledge Level of Healthcare Personnel Working in a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal, 3(1), 60-71. https://doi.org/10.61535/bseusbfd.1498069
AMA
1.Delikanlı Akbay G, Karakullukçu E. Assessment of Eating Attitudes, Nutritional Status, and Nutrition Knowledge Level of Healthcare Personnel Working in a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital. BSEU-FHSJ. 2025;3(1):60-71. doi:10.61535/bseusbfd.1498069
Chicago
Delikanlı Akbay, Gülşen, and Erdinç Karakullukçu. 2025. “Assessment of Eating Attitudes, Nutritional Status, and Nutrition Knowledge Level of Healthcare Personnel Working in a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital”. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal 3 (1): 60-71. https://doi.org/10.61535/bseusbfd.1498069.
EndNote
Delikanlı Akbay G, Karakullukçu E (January 1, 2025) Assessment of Eating Attitudes, Nutritional Status, and Nutrition Knowledge Level of Healthcare Personnel Working in a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal 3 1 60–71.
IEEE
[1]G. Delikanlı Akbay and E. Karakullukçu, “Assessment of Eating Attitudes, Nutritional Status, and Nutrition Knowledge Level of Healthcare Personnel Working in a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital”, BSEU-FHSJ, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 60–71, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.61535/bseusbfd.1498069.
ISNAD
Delikanlı Akbay, Gülşen - Karakullukçu, Erdinç. “Assessment of Eating Attitudes, Nutritional Status, and Nutrition Knowledge Level of Healthcare Personnel Working in a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital”. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal 3/1 (January 1, 2025): 60-71. https://doi.org/10.61535/bseusbfd.1498069.
JAMA
1.Delikanlı Akbay G, Karakullukçu E. Assessment of Eating Attitudes, Nutritional Status, and Nutrition Knowledge Level of Healthcare Personnel Working in a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital. BSEU-FHSJ. 2025;3:60–71.
MLA
Delikanlı Akbay, Gülşen, and Erdinç Karakullukçu. “Assessment of Eating Attitudes, Nutritional Status, and Nutrition Knowledge Level of Healthcare Personnel Working in a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital”. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, Jan. 2025, pp. 60-71, doi:10.61535/bseusbfd.1498069.
Vancouver
1.Gülşen Delikanlı Akbay, Erdinç Karakullukçu. Assessment of Eating Attitudes, Nutritional Status, and Nutrition Knowledge Level of Healthcare Personnel Working in a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital. BSEU-FHSJ. 2025 Jan. 1;3(1):60-71. doi:10.61535/bseusbfd.1498069

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