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Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiologists about Di(2-EthylHexyl) Phthalate in Turkey: A Survey Study

Volume: 39 Number: 1 March 12, 2025
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Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiologists about Di(2-EthylHexyl) Phthalate in Turkey: A Survey Study

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and experiences of anesthesiologists in Turkey about the presence and hazards of DEHP and increase their awarenesses. Materials and Methods: The questionnaire study consisting of web based 20 survey questions about DEHP is sent to anesthesiologists in Turkey via electronic mail. Participants were asked questions about whether they heard the name of the DEHP, whether they knew the harmful effects that the DEHP could cause, and whether it was the effect of DEHP in the selection of the operating room and intensive care medical supplies. Results: We determined that 70% of anesthesiologists have never heard of ‘the name or notion of DEHP. The study also demonstrates that 90-95% of them do not know whether the medical supplies that they use contain DEHP and they suffer from lack of knowledge about the purchase and selection of medical supplies. Conclusion: According to the data of this research, the majority of the anesthesiologists in Turkey have insufficient information about DEHP. In order to prevent this threat, there is a need for multidisciplinary working from industrial organizations to health institutions.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Anaesthesiology

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Publication Date

March 12, 2025

Submission Date

December 19, 2024

Acceptance Date

January 20, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 39 Number: 1

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https://izlik.org/JA24LS43TY

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APA
Boztaş, N. (2025). Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiologists about Di(2-EthylHexyl) Phthalate in Turkey: A Survey Study. Developments and Experiments in Health and Medicine, 39(1), 31-46. https://izlik.org/JA24LS43TY
AMA
1.Boztaş N. Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiologists about Di(2-EthylHexyl) Phthalate in Turkey: A Survey Study. Dev Exp Health Med. 2025;39(1):31-46. https://izlik.org/JA24LS43TY
Chicago
Boztaş, Nilay. 2025. “Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiologists about Di(2-EthylHexyl) Phthalate in Turkey: A Survey Study”. Developments and Experiments in Health and Medicine 39 (1): 31-46. https://izlik.org/JA24LS43TY.
EndNote
Boztaş N (March 1, 2025) Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiologists about Di(2-EthylHexyl) Phthalate in Turkey: A Survey Study. Developments and Experiments in Health and Medicine 39 1 31–46.
IEEE
[1]N. Boztaş, “Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiologists about Di(2-EthylHexyl) Phthalate in Turkey: A Survey Study”, Dev Exp Health Med, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 31–46, Mar. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA24LS43TY
ISNAD
Boztaş, Nilay. “Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiologists about Di(2-EthylHexyl) Phthalate in Turkey: A Survey Study”. Developments and Experiments in Health and Medicine 39/1 (March 1, 2025): 31-46. https://izlik.org/JA24LS43TY.
JAMA
1.Boztaş N. Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiologists about Di(2-EthylHexyl) Phthalate in Turkey: A Survey Study. Dev Exp Health Med. 2025;39:31–46.
MLA
Boztaş, Nilay. “Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiologists about Di(2-EthylHexyl) Phthalate in Turkey: A Survey Study”. Developments and Experiments in Health and Medicine, vol. 39, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 31-46, https://izlik.org/JA24LS43TY.
Vancouver
1.Nilay Boztaş. Knowledge and Awareness of Anesthesiologists about Di(2-EthylHexyl) Phthalate in Turkey: A Survey Study. Dev Exp Health Med [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 1;39(1):31-46. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA24LS43TY