Introduction: Although many factors can affect the choice of destination in medical tourism, some factors are indispensable to medical tourists and medical tourism. The aim of this study was to analyze important factors affecting the selection of a destination by potential medical tourists. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study, conducted in Turkey, included a population of 1700 people and a sample size of 317 people selected through purposive sampling. Values were evaluated with a 95% confidence interval and 0.05 standard error. A value of P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. The medical tourism scale and a demographic information form were used in data collection. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and path analysis were used as statistical methods. Analyses were made using IBM SPSS-AMOS 25.0. Results: In this study, 56.5% of the participants were male and 43.5% were female. The factors affecting the selection of medical tourism destinations were determined to be, in order of importance, accessibility of health care service (X̄ = 4.68 ± 1.073), level of security and safety (X̄ = 4:57 ± 1.122), quality of health care service (X̄ = 4:39 ± 1.129), level of hygiene (X̄ = 4.16 ± 1.381), potential of savings-low cost (X̄ = 4.07 ± 1.447), and tourism opportunities (X̄ = 4.02 ± 1.540). Conclusion: It is thought that the current study will make a serious contribution to the field of medical tourism both in practice and in theory.

PurposeThis study aims to examine the use of cryptocurrencies and transactions in medical tourism and to discuss how this use provides advantages to healthcare institutions and states that provide medical tourism services.Design/methodology/approachThis study is a descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational and methodological quantitative research. Data were collected through a questionnaire with 555 potential medical tourists. Data were analyzed with Pearson correlation and hierarchical regression using STATA.FindingsThe correlation results showed a statistically significant high and positive correlation between the use of cryptocurrencies and transactions in medical tourism and the medical tourist's intention. The variables that contributed to the medical tourist's intention were monetary risk minimization, access-security and malpractice-civil trial in the highest order of contribution. Accordingly, the monetary risk minimization was the most contributing to the medical tourist's intention.Originality/valueThis study provides a piece of initial empirical evidence on the contribution of using cryptocurrencies and transactions in medical tourism.

Objective: The aim of this study is to make the Turkish validity and reliability of the vaccine hesitation scale to be used in combating experienced or possible pandemics in the future. Methods: It is a methodological study in which the Turkish validity and reliability of the "Vaccine Hesitancy Scale" developed by Larson et al. (2015) was modified for pandemics. Explanatory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were conducted with the data collected from 617 volunteers for construct validity. Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient and language and construct validity were performed for reliability and validity. Results: As a result of EFA and CFA, the 10-item "Vaccine Hesitancy Scale in Pandemics" showed a two-factor structure. The two-factor structure explains 68.53% of the total variance. Factor loadings related to the items of the scale vary between 0.638 and 0.887. Confirmation of EFA results with CFA results was found to provide construct validity. It was observed that the reliability criterion was met by determining the Cronbach Alpha Coefficient as 0.901. Conclusion: It is thought that the "Vaccine Hesitancy Scale in Pandemics", which has been conducted with the data obtained from people with different socio-demographic characteristics of the Turkish people, can be a reference that can be used by researchers as a valid and reliable measurement tool.

BACKGROUND: The measures developed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic caused fear, stress and anxiety in people over time. It was reported that pandemic fatigue, associated with the gradual loss of motivation to follow the implemented protective measures, emerged in societies. OBJECTIVE: This cross-sectional-methodological study aimed to validate the Turkish version of the Pandemic Fatigue Scale, developed by Lilleholt et al. METHODS: A web-based questionnaire was conducted to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the PFS. 1149 participants from all regions in Turkey participated. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were performed. RESULTS: As a result of the KMO and Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity, the scale was suitable for the factor analysis. According to EFA, the scale has two sub-factors. The first sub-factor explained 48.7%, and the second sub-factor explained 16.7% of the total variance. Factor loadings of items varied between 0.67 0.89. CFA shows that acceptable fit values were obtained for the RMSEA, GFI, AGFI, CFI, NFI and IFI fit indices. CONCLUSIONS: The results support that PFS is a valid and reliable screening tool that can be used to measure the phenomenon of pandemic fatigue.

lthough technology in the modern medicine and pharmaceutical industry has evolved with increasing momentum, people are increasingly interested in what is traditional or natural. Complementary and/or conventional medical practice (T/CAM) is increasingly being implemented as an alternative to modern medical practice in developed J Tradit Complem Med. 2019;2(1):1-9 A AB BS S T TR RA AC CT T O Ob bj je ec ct ti iv ve e: : The study was carried out to develop an application scale for complementary medicine applications in order to measure behaviors related to the reasons of application to complementary medicine applications in accordance for Turkish culture. M Ma at te er ri ia al l a an nd d M Me et th ho od ds s: : This study was carried out in June 2017-December 2017 with 387 patients who applied to a medical centre operating in Bursa province for complementary medicine applications. The data were obtained with a personal data sheet and a draft scale of application to 46-point complementary medical applications. For draft scale; descriptive factor analysis was performed for surface validity, expert evaluation, the correlation between the materials and Cronbach Alpha values for internal consistency/reliability, and structural validity. R Re es su ul lt ts s: : Scope validity index of the scale as a result of the expert evaluation. 0.92. The correlation values between the scales are r=0.47-0.80, Cronbach Alpha=0.97. Kaiser-Meyer Olkin value of your scale=0.94, Bartlett test χ 2 =16566.489; p=0.000, and the 45-item single factor, accounting for 47% of the total variance explained. C Co on nc cl lu us si io on n: : This scale is a reliable and valid measurement tool in determining the reasons for applying complementary medicine to individuals. K Ke ey yw wo or rd ds s: : Health behaviours; complementary medicine; alternative medicine; traditional medicine; scale development Ö ÖZ ZE ET T A Am ma aç ç: : Araştırma Türk kültürüne uygun, birey düzeyinde tamamlayıcı tıp uygulamalarına başvuru nedenlerine yönelik davranışları ölçmek için bir "Tamamlayıcı Tıp Uygulamalarına Başvuru Ölçeği" geliştirmek amacıyla yapıldı. G Ge er re eç ç v ve e Y Yö ön nt te em ml le er r: : Metodolojik tipte bir çalışma olan bu araştırma, Bursa ilinde tamamlayıcı tıp uygulamaları ile ilgili faaliyet gösteren bir tıp merkezine işlem için başvuran 387 hasta ile Haziran 2017-Aralık 2017 tarihleri arasında gerçekleştirildi. Veriler kişisel bilgi formu ve 46 maddelik tamamlayıcı tıp uygulamalarına başvuru taslak ölçek ile elde edildi. Taslak Ölçek için; meslektaş görüşleri ile yüzey geçerliliği, uzman değerlendirmesi yapılarak kapsam geçerliği, iç tutarlılığı/güvenirlilik için maddeler arasında korelasyon ve Cronbach Alpha değerlerinin hesaplanması, yapı geçerliği için açıklayıcı faktör analizi yapıldı. B Bu ul lg gu ul la ar r: : Uzman değerlendirmesi sonucunda ölçeğin Kapsam geçerlilik ineksi. 0,92 olarak saptandı. Ölçek maddeleri arasındaki korelasyon katsayıları r=0,47-0,80, Cronbach Alpha değeri=0,97 olarak tespit edildi. Ölçeğin Kaiser-Meyer O...