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Evaluation of Knowledge and Opinions on Apitherapy Products among 1st and 4th Year Nutrition and Dietetics Department Students

Year 2024, Volume: 5 Issue: 3, 185 - 191, 26.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.53811/ijtcmr.1530970

Abstract

Objective: Apitherapy is a traditional treatment method where honey bee products are used for treatment. Students studying in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics are not very involved in the application of apitherapy.
Material-Method:
This study investigates the knowledge and opinions of 1st and 4th year students studying in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics about apitherapy. A survey was applied to students who were randomly selected in the 1st year (n=168) and 4th year (n=241). The survey questioned information about the descriptive characteristics of the students, knowledge, experience and expectations regarding apitherapy, and the use and frequency of apitherapy products.
Results:
The most preferred bee product among 1st and 4th year students was found to be honey, followed by bee pollen. The source of information about apitherapy was mostly the internet (63.5%) in 1st year students, while it was the media (46.1%) in 4th year students. When asked who should be the source of information about apitherapy, the majority of 1st year students (64.0%) and 4th year students (67.2%) responded as dietitians. The majority of students in both periods did not have sufficient knowledge and opinion about bee products.
Conclusion:
This study showed that apitherapy knowledge and opinion among future dietitians are limited. Placing apitherapy in the curriculum and creating and disseminating the apitherapist dietitian identity will increase the tendency of dietitians to use apitherapy.

References

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  • Qidwai W, Alim SR, Dhanani RH, et al., Use of folk remedies among patients in Karachi, Pakistan. Journal of Ayub Medical College. 2003;15(2):31-33.
  • Münstedt K, Männle H. Apitherapy for menopausal problems. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2020;302:1495-1502.
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  • Akalın B, İrban A, Özargun G. Türkiye‟de geleneksel ve tamamlayıcı tıp uygulamalarının mevcut standartları ve iyileştirme önerileri. Sağlık Profesyonelleri Araştırma Dergisi. 2023;5(1):49-69.
  • Öztürk O, Selçuk MY. Birinci basamakta apiterapi. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2016;10(3):124-125.
  • Trumbeckaite S, Dauksiene J, Bernatoniene J, et al. Knowledge, attitudes, and usage of apitherapy for disease prevention and treatment among undergraduate pharmacy students in Lithuania. Evidence‐Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015;2015(1):172502.
  • Zhu F, Wongsiri S. A brief introduction to apitherapy healthcare. J Thai Tradit Altern Med. 2008;6(3).
  • Ünal M, Dağdeviren HN. Geleneksel ve tamamlayıcı tıp yöntemleri. Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine. 2019;8(1):1-9.
  • Hellner M, Winter D, von Georgi R, et al. Apitherapy: Usage and experience in German beekeepers. Evidence‐Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2008;5(4):475-479.
  • Ünal M, Öztürk O. Knowledge and opinions about apitherapy among the term 1 and term 6 medical students. Journal of Apicultural Research. 2020;59(5):956-959.
  • Apaydın Cırık V, Aksoy B. Determination of pediatric nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences on apitherapy: A cross-sectional multicenter study. 2020;20(2):157-171.
  • Münstedt K, Momm F, Hübner J. Honey in the management of side effects of radiotherapy-or radio/chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis. A systematic review. Complementary therapies in clinical practice. 2019;34:145-152.
  • Godart V, Don B, Mascart G, et al. Botulisme infantile après exposition à du miel. Archives de pédiatrie. 2014;21(6):628-631. Tunca Rİ, Taşkın A, Karadavut U. Determination of bee products consumption habits and awareness level in some provinces in Turkey. 2015;3(7):556-561.
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  • Marangoz M, Tayçu Dolu Z. Tüketicilerin ari ürünlerine iliskin bilgi ve güven düzeyleri ile satin alma davranişlarinin araştirilmasi. Uludağ Arıcılık Dergisi. 2019;19(2):110-125.
  • Tunca Rİ, Taşkın A, Karadavut U. Türkiye „de Seçilmiş Bazı İllerde Arı Ürünlerinin Tüketim Alışkanlıklarının ve Farkındalık Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi. Turkish Journal of Agriculture-Food Science and Technology. 2015;3(7):556-561.
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  • Konuk Sener D, Karaca A. Use of complementary and alternative medicine treatments by mothers of children with developmental disabilities: a cross sectional study. Nursing and Health Sciences. 2020;22(2):328-338.
  • Marangoz M, Dolu T. Investigation of purchase behavior and knowledge and confidence levels of bee products of consumers. Uludag Bee Journal. 2019;19(2):110-125.
  • Kumar R, Lorenc A, Robinson N, et al. Parents' and primary healthcare practitioners' perspectives on the safety of honey and other traditional paediatric healthcare approaches. Child: Care, Health and Development. 2011;37(5):734-743.
  • Özkan S, Bancar K. Apitherapy and chid health. Dokuz Eylul Univ Fac Nurs Electron J, 2015;8(4):247-51.
  • Pasupuleti VR, Sammugam L, Ramesh N, et al. Honey, propolis, and royal jelly: a comprehensive review of their biological actions and health benefits. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity. 2017;2017(1):1259510.
  • Kilicoglu B, Kismet K, Koru O, et al. The scolicidal effects of honey. Advances in therapy. 2006;23(6):1077-1083.
  • Bogdanov S, Jurendic T, Sieber R, et al. Honey for nutrition and health: a review. Journal of the American college of Nutrition. 2008;27(6):677-689.
  • Guo H, Kouzuma Y, Yonekura M. Structures and properties of antioxidative peptides derived from royal jelly protein. Food Chemistry. 2009;113(1):238-245.
  • Tokunaga K-h, Yoshida C, Suziki K-m, et al. Antihypertensive effect of peptides from royal jelly in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. 2004;27(2):189-192.
  • Kramer KJ, Tager HS, Childs CN, et al. Insulin-like hypoglycemic and immunological activities in honeybee royal jelly. Journal of Insect Physiology. 1977;23(2):293-295.
  • Bogdanov S. Royal jelly, bee brood: composition, health, medicine: a review. Lipids. 2011;3(8):8-19.
  • Eraslan G, Kanbur M, Silici S, et al. Effecs of cypermethrin on some biochemical changes in rats: the protective role of propolis. Experimental animals. 2008;57(5):453-460.
  • Yonar ME, Yonar SM, Silici S. Protective effect of propolis against oxidative stress and immunosuppression induced by oxytetracycline in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss, W.). Fish and shellfish immunology. 2011;31(2):318-325.
  • Silva TMS, Camara CA, da Silva Lins AC, et al. Chemical composition and free radical scavenging activity of pollen loads from stingless bee Melipona subnitida Ducke. Journal of food composition and analysis. 2006;19(6-7):507-511.
  • Nagai T, Nagashima T, Myoda T, et al. Preparation and functional properties of extracts from bee bread. Nahrung. 2004;48(3):226-229.
  • Gaylord SA, Mann JD. Rationales for CAM education in health professions training programs. Academic Medicine. 2007;82(10):927-933.
  • Münstedt K, Harren H, von Georgi R, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine: comparison of current knowledge, attitudes and interest among German medical students and doctors. Evidence‐Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2011;2011(1):790951.

Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümlerinin Apiterapi Ürünleri Kullanım Durumuna İlişkin Bilgi ve Görüşlerinin Değerlendirilmesi

Year 2024, Volume: 5 Issue: 3, 185 - 191, 26.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.53811/ijtcmr.1530970

Abstract

Amaç: Apiterapi, bal arısı ürünlerinin tedavi amaçlı kullanıldığı geleneksel bir tedavi yöntemidir. Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümü'nde öğrenim gören öğrenciler apiterapinin uygulanmasında çok fazla yer almamaktadır.
Materyal-Yöntem:
Bu çalışmada Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümü'nde öğrenim gören 1. ve 4. sınıf öğrencilerinin apiterapi hakkındaki bilgi ve görüşleri araştırılmıştır. 1. sınıf (n=168) ve 4. sınıf (n=241) öğrencilerine rastgele seçilen öğrencilere anket uygulanmıştır. Ankette öğrencilerin tanımlayıcı özellikleri, apiterapiye ilişkin bilgi, deneyim ve beklentileri, apiterapi ürünlerinin kullanım ve kullanım sıklığı hakkında bilgi sorulmuştur.
Sonuçlar:
1. ve 4. sınıf öğrencilerinin en çok tercih ettiği arı ürünü bal, ardından arı poleni bulunmuştur. Apiterapi hakkında bilgi kaynağı 1. sınıf öğrencilerinde çoğunlukla internet (%63,5) iken, 4. sınıf öğrencilerinde medya (%46,1) olmuştur. Apiterapi hakkında bilgi kaynağının kim olması gerektiği sorulduğunda, 1. sınıf öğrencilerinin (%64,0) ve 4. sınıf öğrencilerinin (%67,2) çoğunluğu diyetisyen olarak yanıt verdi. Her iki dönemdeki öğrencilerin çoğunluğu arı ürünleri hakkında yeterli bilgi ve görüşe sahip değildi.
Sonuç:
Bu çalışma, geleceğin diyetisyenleri arasında apiterapi bilgisi ve görüşünün sınırlı olduğunu göstermiştir. Apiterapiyi müfredata yerleştirmek ve apiterapist diyetisyen kimliğini oluşturmak ve yaymak, diyetisyenlerin apiterapiyi kullanma eğilimini artıracaktır.

References

  • Koepke R, Sobel J, Arnon SS. Global occurrence of infant botulism, 1976–2006. Pediatrics. 2008;122(1):e73-e82.
  • Qidwai W, Alim SR, Dhanani RH, et al., Use of folk remedies among patients in Karachi, Pakistan. Journal of Ayub Medical College. 2003;15(2):31-33.
  • Münstedt K, Männle H. Apitherapy for menopausal problems. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2020;302:1495-1502.
  • Acar V. Orta Asya Türklerinde Bal ve Balın Tıbbi Amaçlı Kullanımı (Apiterapi). Mersin Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Lokman Hekim Tıp Tarihi ve Folklorik Tıp Dergisi. 2021;11(3):612-624.
  • Akalın B, İrban A, Özargun G. Türkiye‟de geleneksel ve tamamlayıcı tıp uygulamalarının mevcut standartları ve iyileştirme önerileri. Sağlık Profesyonelleri Araştırma Dergisi. 2023;5(1):49-69.
  • Öztürk O, Selçuk MY. Birinci basamakta apiterapi. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2016;10(3):124-125.
  • Trumbeckaite S, Dauksiene J, Bernatoniene J, et al. Knowledge, attitudes, and usage of apitherapy for disease prevention and treatment among undergraduate pharmacy students in Lithuania. Evidence‐Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015;2015(1):172502.
  • Zhu F, Wongsiri S. A brief introduction to apitherapy healthcare. J Thai Tradit Altern Med. 2008;6(3).
  • Ünal M, Dağdeviren HN. Geleneksel ve tamamlayıcı tıp yöntemleri. Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine. 2019;8(1):1-9.
  • Hellner M, Winter D, von Georgi R, et al. Apitherapy: Usage and experience in German beekeepers. Evidence‐Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2008;5(4):475-479.
  • Ünal M, Öztürk O. Knowledge and opinions about apitherapy among the term 1 and term 6 medical students. Journal of Apicultural Research. 2020;59(5):956-959.
  • Apaydın Cırık V, Aksoy B. Determination of pediatric nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences on apitherapy: A cross-sectional multicenter study. 2020;20(2):157-171.
  • Münstedt K, Momm F, Hübner J. Honey in the management of side effects of radiotherapy-or radio/chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis. A systematic review. Complementary therapies in clinical practice. 2019;34:145-152.
  • Godart V, Don B, Mascart G, et al. Botulisme infantile après exposition à du miel. Archives de pédiatrie. 2014;21(6):628-631. Tunca Rİ, Taşkın A, Karadavut U. Determination of bee products consumption habits and awareness level in some provinces in Turkey. 2015;3(7):556-561.
  • Bölüktepe FE, Yılmaz S. Arı ürünlerinin bilinirliği ve satın alınma sıklığı. Uludağ Arıcılık Dergisi. 2008;8(2):53-62.
  • Marangoz M, Tayçu Dolu Z. Tüketicilerin ari ürünlerine iliskin bilgi ve güven düzeyleri ile satin alma davranişlarinin araştirilmasi. Uludağ Arıcılık Dergisi. 2019;19(2):110-125.
  • Tunca Rİ, Taşkın A, Karadavut U. Türkiye „de Seçilmiş Bazı İllerde Arı Ürünlerinin Tüketim Alışkanlıklarının ve Farkındalık Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi. Turkish Journal of Agriculture-Food Science and Technology. 2015;3(7):556-561.
  • Alvarez-Suarez JM, Giampieri F, Battino M. Honey as a source of dietary antioxidants: structures, bioavailability and evidence of protective effects against human chronic diseases. Current medicinal chemistry. 2013;20(5):621-638.
  • Niyaz ÖC, Demirbaş N. Arı ürünleri tüketicilerinin genel özellikleri ve tüketim tercihleri: Çanakkale ili örneği. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi. 2017;23(2):255-262.
  • Konuk Sener D, Karaca A. Use of complementary and alternative medicine treatments by mothers of children with developmental disabilities: a cross sectional study. Nursing and Health Sciences. 2020;22(2):328-338.
  • Marangoz M, Dolu T. Investigation of purchase behavior and knowledge and confidence levels of bee products of consumers. Uludag Bee Journal. 2019;19(2):110-125.
  • Kumar R, Lorenc A, Robinson N, et al. Parents' and primary healthcare practitioners' perspectives on the safety of honey and other traditional paediatric healthcare approaches. Child: Care, Health and Development. 2011;37(5):734-743.
  • Özkan S, Bancar K. Apitherapy and chid health. Dokuz Eylul Univ Fac Nurs Electron J, 2015;8(4):247-51.
  • Pasupuleti VR, Sammugam L, Ramesh N, et al. Honey, propolis, and royal jelly: a comprehensive review of their biological actions and health benefits. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity. 2017;2017(1):1259510.
  • Kilicoglu B, Kismet K, Koru O, et al. The scolicidal effects of honey. Advances in therapy. 2006;23(6):1077-1083.
  • Bogdanov S, Jurendic T, Sieber R, et al. Honey for nutrition and health: a review. Journal of the American college of Nutrition. 2008;27(6):677-689.
  • Guo H, Kouzuma Y, Yonekura M. Structures and properties of antioxidative peptides derived from royal jelly protein. Food Chemistry. 2009;113(1):238-245.
  • Tokunaga K-h, Yoshida C, Suziki K-m, et al. Antihypertensive effect of peptides from royal jelly in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. 2004;27(2):189-192.
  • Kramer KJ, Tager HS, Childs CN, et al. Insulin-like hypoglycemic and immunological activities in honeybee royal jelly. Journal of Insect Physiology. 1977;23(2):293-295.
  • Bogdanov S. Royal jelly, bee brood: composition, health, medicine: a review. Lipids. 2011;3(8):8-19.
  • Eraslan G, Kanbur M, Silici S, et al. Effecs of cypermethrin on some biochemical changes in rats: the protective role of propolis. Experimental animals. 2008;57(5):453-460.
  • Yonar ME, Yonar SM, Silici S. Protective effect of propolis against oxidative stress and immunosuppression induced by oxytetracycline in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss, W.). Fish and shellfish immunology. 2011;31(2):318-325.
  • Silva TMS, Camara CA, da Silva Lins AC, et al. Chemical composition and free radical scavenging activity of pollen loads from stingless bee Melipona subnitida Ducke. Journal of food composition and analysis. 2006;19(6-7):507-511.
  • Nagai T, Nagashima T, Myoda T, et al. Preparation and functional properties of extracts from bee bread. Nahrung. 2004;48(3):226-229.
  • Gaylord SA, Mann JD. Rationales for CAM education in health professions training programs. Academic Medicine. 2007;82(10):927-933.
  • Münstedt K, Harren H, von Georgi R, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine: comparison of current knowledge, attitudes and interest among German medical students and doctors. Evidence‐Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2011;2011(1):790951.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Allied Health and Rehabilitation Science (Other)
Journal Section Research Articles
Authors

Ayfer Beyaz Coşkun 0000-0003-2029-5435

Semra Türkoğlu 0000-0001-7682-0513

Publication Date December 26, 2024
Submission Date August 9, 2024
Acceptance Date October 23, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Volume: 5 Issue: 3

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APA Beyaz Coşkun, A., & Türkoğlu, S. (2024). Evaluation of Knowledge and Opinions on Apitherapy Products among 1st and 4th Year Nutrition and Dietetics Department Students. International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research, 5(3), 185-191. https://doi.org/10.53811/ijtcmr.1530970

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