Determination of Health Perception and Substance Addiction Awareness Among Personnel Working in Student Dormitories

Süheyla Yaralı; Sultan Esra Sayar; Kübra Tunçel

doi:10.38108/ouhcd.1552052

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Öğrenci Yurtlarında Çalışan Personelin Sağlık Algısı ve Madde Bağımlılığı Farkındalığının Belirlenmesi

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışma, üniversite öğrenci yurtlarında çalışan personelin sağlık algısını ve madde bağımlılığı farkındalığını belirlemek amacıyla tasarlanmıştır. Yöntem: Araştırmada kesitsel bir desen kullanılmıştır. Veriler 14.04.2023 tarihinde Atatürk Üniversitesi Kültür Merkezi’nde bir eğitim amacıyla bulunan 208 yurt personelinin katılımı ile tamamlanmıştır. Veriler kişisel tanımlayıcı form, Sağlık Algısı Ölçeği ve Madde Bağımlılığı Farkındalık Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmaya 208 katılımcı dahil edildi ve katılım oranı %50,48 idi. Ortalama yaş 38,76 ± 8,84. Katılımcıların çoğu erkek (%59,1) ve evliydi (%73,1). Katılımcıların Sağlık Algısı Ölçeği'nde puanı 42,37 ± 8,97, Madde Bağımlılığı Farkındalığı Ölçeği'nde puanı ise 93,86 ± 13,68 idi. Medeni durum, eğitim ve meslek sağlık algısını önemli ölçüde etkilemiş; evli bireyler ve yüksek eğitimli gruplar daha güçlü sağlık kontrolü ve farkındalığı göstermiştir. Temizlik personeli diğer mesleklerle karşılaştırıldığında sağlık algısı alt faktörlerinde daha düşük puan almıştır. Demografik özellikler arasında bağımlılık farkındalığında anlamlı bir fark bulunamamıştır. Sağlık algısı ile bağımlılık farkındalığı arasında orta düzeyde pozitif bir korelasyon bulunmaktadır. Sonuç: Çalışma, sağlık algısı ile madde bağımlılığı farkındalığının birbiriyle bağlantılı olduğunu, medeni durum, eğitim ve mesleğin sağlık algısı üzerindeki etkisini vurgularken, demografik özellikler ile bağımlılık farkındalığının tutarlı olduğunu ve geniş çaplı kamu sağlığı girişimlerinin önemini vurgulamaktadır.

Keywords

Sağlık algısı, Madde bağımlılığı, Yurt personeli

Supporting Institution

Yok

Ethical Statement

Atatürk Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri fakültesi etik kurulundan 24.03.2024 tarihinde etik onay alınmıştır. Sayı No:2023/03/06

Determination of Health Perception and Substance Addiction Awareness Among Personnel Working in Student Dormitories

Abstract

Objective: The present study was designed to determine health perception and substance addiction awareness among personnel working in university student dormitories. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used in the study. The data were completed with the participation of 208 dormitory personnel who were at the Ataturk University Culture Center for educational purposes on 14.04.2023. Data were collected using a personal descriptive form, the Health Perception Scale, and the Substance Addiction Awareness Scale. Results: The study included 208 participants, with a 50.48% participation rate. The average age was 38.76±8.84; most were male (59.1%) and married (73.1%). Participants scored 42.37±8.97 on the Health Perception Scale and 93.86±13.68 on the Substance Addiction Awareness Scale. Marital status, education, and occupation significantly influenced health perception, with married individuals and higher-educated groups demonstrating stronger health control and awareness. Cleaning personnel scored lower in health perception sub-factors compared to other occupations. No significant differences were found in addiction awareness across demographics. A moderate positive correlation existed between health perception and addiction awareness, highlighting their interconnectedness. Conclusions: The study highlights the interconnectedness of health perception and substance addiction awareness, emphasizing the influence of marital status, education, and occupation on health perception while demonstrating consistent addiction awareness across demographics, underscoring the effectiveness of broad public health initiatives.

Keywords

Health perception, Substance addiction, Dormitory staff

Supporting Institution

No

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was received from the ethics committee of Atatürk University Faculty of Health Sciences on 24.03.2024. Issue No:2023/03/06

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Public Health Nursing

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Research Article

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Süheyla Yaralı ^*
0000-0002-7885-1724
Türkiye

Sultan Esra Sayar
0000-0002-3798-2066
Türkiye

Kübra Tunçel
0000-0003-0722-8764
Türkiye

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January 13, 2026

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September 18, 2024

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December 25, 2024

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Yaralı, S., Sayar, S. E., & Tunçel, K. (2026). Determination of Health Perception and Substance Addiction Awareness Among Personnel Working in Student Dormitories. Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi, 9(1), 72-82. https://doi.org/10.38108/ouhcd.1552052

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1.Yaralı S, Sayar SE, Tunçel K. Determination of Health Perception and Substance Addiction Awareness Among Personnel Working in Student Dormitories. Ordu University J Nurs Stud. 2026;9(1):72-82. doi:10.38108/ouhcd.1552052

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Yaralı, Süheyla, Sultan Esra Sayar, and Kübra Tunçel. 2026. “Determination of Health Perception and Substance Addiction Awareness Among Personnel Working in Student Dormitories”. Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi 9 (1): 72-82. https://doi.org/10.38108/ouhcd.1552052.

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Yaralı S, Sayar SE, Tunçel K (January 1, 2026) Determination of Health Perception and Substance Addiction Awareness Among Personnel Working in Student Dormitories. Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi 9 1 72–82.

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[1]S. Yaralı, S. E. Sayar, and K. Tunçel, “Determination of Health Perception and Substance Addiction Awareness Among Personnel Working in Student Dormitories”, Ordu University J Nurs Stud, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 72–82, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.38108/ouhcd.1552052.

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Yaralı, Süheyla - Sayar, Sultan Esra - Tunçel, Kübra. “Determination of Health Perception and Substance Addiction Awareness Among Personnel Working in Student Dormitories”. Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi 9/1 (January 1, 2026): 72-82. https://doi.org/10.38108/ouhcd.1552052.

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1.Yaralı S, Sayar SE, Tunçel K. Determination of Health Perception and Substance Addiction Awareness Among Personnel Working in Student Dormitories. Ordu University J Nurs Stud. 2026;9:72–82.

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Yaralı, Süheyla, et al. “Determination of Health Perception and Substance Addiction Awareness Among Personnel Working in Student Dormitories”. Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi, vol. 9, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 72-82, doi:10.38108/ouhcd.1552052.

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1.Süheyla Yaralı, Sultan Esra Sayar, Kübra Tunçel. Determination of Health Perception and Substance Addiction Awareness Among Personnel Working in Student Dormitories. Ordu University J Nurs Stud. 2026 Jan. 1;9(1):72-8. doi:10.38108/ouhcd.1552052

Öğrenci Yurtlarında Çalışan Personelin Sağlık Algısı ve Madde Bağımlılığı Farkındalığının Belirlenmesi

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