Objectives: We compared the quality of life (QoL) in children with precocious puberty (PP) and healthy children aged 8-12 years. Methods: This descriptive and comparative study was conducted with 105 children with a diagnosis of PP and another 105 healthy children. We collected data using a Descriptive Information Form and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL). Results: The mean overall PedsQL score (OS) was 78.71 ± 10.84 for children with PP and 82.43 ± 9.81 for healthy children (p < .05). The mean PedsQL Proxy-Report OS was 74.51 ± 13.27 for children with PP and 81.90 ± 9.86 for healthy children (p < .001). Conclusions: We found QoL of children with PP was lower than that of healthy children. In this context, pediatric nurses may have a role in early identification of children with PP and provide psychosocial support using a multidisciplinary approach to counseling.

Myiasis is defined as infestation of a mammal by fly larvae. It may occur on either living tissues (primary myiasis) or dead tissues (secondary myiasis). In this report, we present a patient with myiasis with an extremely rare clinical manifestation and severe allergic reaction, and we review the literature in order to reveal the current status. A 20-year-old female patient was admitted to our emergency department due to rush on face, cough and shortness of breath. The maggot came out of her nose was identified as Oestrus ovis . With a diagnosis of severe allergic reaction due to myiasis, she was treated diphenhidramine, prednisone and inhale albuterol in the emergency department. After treatment and further investigation, she was discharged with full recovery. Myiasis is a rare cause for severe allergic reaction in patients with definite diagnosis. Immediate diagnosis and treatment are milestones in preventing bad outcomes.

Precocious puberty (PP) is the physical and hormonal manifestations of early pubertal development occurring at an earlier age than the normally accepted limit. With this present article it is aimed to increase the awareness of pediatric nurses about PP. In this literatüre review, the definition of PP pathophysiology, etiology, epidemiology, clinic, diagnosis, treatment, nursing initiatives and definitive diagnosis. The early onset of puberty can lead to early growth of the mammals, premature menstruation, growth in the penis and testes in boys, early onset of sperm production and increased libido, due to early closure of the epiphyses in children and short stature in the adult years. Emotional stress or behavioral problems cause psychosocial problems due to incompatibility of physical, hormonal and psychological development. Pediatric nurses have important responsibilities in the early diagnosis of PP children, in the orientation to appropriate centers, in the implementation of school-family cooperation as well as of the application of nursing approaches to the necessary precautions.

BACKGROUNDFetal rights are violated due to acts such as negligence, ignorance, false beliefs and substance addiction. Pediatric nurses, as defenders of the fetus, should inform pregnant women and the family about the rights of the fetus and assist the family in the decision-making process. This study aims to determine the knowledge levels of pediatric nurses on fetal rights. METHODSThis cross-sectional study involved 121 nurses working in the pediatric clinic of a training and research hospital. Data about characteristics of pediatric nurses and knowledge levels about fetal rights were collected. Statistical analyses were made with SPSS package program. Mann Whitney U test and Kruskal Wallis test was used to analyse the data. RESULTSIn this study, it was found that 76.9% of the pediatric nurses participating in the study did not have prior knowledge about fetal rights. There was a statistically significant difference between the participants’ mean scores of knowledge levels about fetal rights and their age, educational status, status of prior knowledge about fetal rights and where this knowledge was gained (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONAs a result, it was found that most of the pediatric nurses did not have prior knowledge about fetal rights, and that their knowledge about fetal rights was lacking. Considering that pediatric nurses, as the defenders of the fetus, have a duty to inform the family about fetal rights, it is recommended to plan trainings on fetal rights for pediatric nurses.

Bu çalışma ile 9-17 yaş aralığında çölyak hastası çocukların hastalıklarına yönelik tutumlarının belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu araştırma, tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel olup, İç Anadolu Bölgesinde bir ilde bulunan bir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Pediatrik Gastroenteroloji Polikliniğinde yapılmıştır. Araştırma, 01 Mart 2019-01 Mart 2020 tarihleri arasında gastroenteroloji polikliniğine başvuran, en az altı aydır çölyak hastası olan, kendisi ve ebeveyni çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden 54 çocuk ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma verileri “Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu” ve “Çocuğun Kendi Hastalığına Yönelik Tutumu Ölçeği” (ÇKHYTÖ) kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Araştırma verileri uygun istatistiksel analizlerle değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmaya katılan çölyak hastası çocukların yaş ortalaması 13,09±2,68’dir. Çocukların ailelerinin %55,6’sının glutensiz gıdalara ulaşmada/hazırlamada zorlandığı belirlenmiş olup, ÇKHYTÖ puan ortalaması 2,88±0,71’dir. Araştırmadaki çocukların tanı alma zamanları, aile desteğini yeterli görme, glutensiz diyete uyma ve glutensiz diyeti uygulamakta zorlanma durumları ile ÇKHYTÖ puan ortalamaları arasındaki fark anlamlıdır (p