The creation and presentation of independent and individual spaces for disabled individuals is the most important step of social integration. The main purpose of this report is to investigate whether some city parks in Turkey are suitable or not for the use of disabled individuals. This descriptive research includes the perception of disabled individuals about the city parks in Hatay, Şanlıurfa and Gaziantep provinces. Individuals with disabilities assessed the structure of city parks, ease of use, ergonomics and basic needs with basic 22- questions. The questions focused on respondents' experiences with specific destinations and environmental barriers. 150 disabled individuals, 53 from Hatay, 53 from Şanlıurfa and 44 from Gaziantep, were included in the study. Participants; 29.3% were using wheelchairs, 34% were using electric wheelchairs, 30% were using crutches and 6.7% were not using assistive devices. As a result of the study, it was seen that the parks were not convenient and useful for the disabled individuals. Deficiencies in city parks can avoid evaluating and ensuring the leisure time activities, social compliance and exercise activities for disabled individuals. Thus, we think that these environments can maximize opportunities for leisure activities and social participation by individuals with lifelong disabilities.
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Objectives: Respiratory problems increase the number of epileptic seizures in individuals with epileptic seizures. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the number of seizures, sleep quality, and respiratory problems by evaluating the changes in respiratory parameters of epileptic patients. Methods: Thirty individuals aged 18–40 years with generalized epilepsy were included in the study. Demographic data, number of seizures per week, pulse and blood pressure measurements, age of seizures, and body mass index were recorded. Dyspnea with mMRC; pulmonary function test; level of physical activity (PA) with International physical activity assessment survey (IPAQ); mouth pressure measuring device with respiratory muscle strength; and sleep quality with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were evaluated. Results: Thirty patients with epileptic seizures (mean age: 26.56±6.64 years) were included in the study. The mean; % maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) 67.44, %Maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) 35.14, MIP 70.47, and MEP 62.24 cmH2 O were found. The forced expiratory volumes/ forced vital capacity (FEV1 /FVC) (41.01%) and FEV1 (62.50%; 2.56 L) was found lower than the standards. The positive correlation between the MEP, MIP, FEV1 (L), and severe PA was found. FVC with sitting, FEV1 (L) with moderate PA, and FEV1 /FVC (%) with PSQI, sitting with educational status were positively correlated (p<0.05). There was a negative correlation between the %MIP and a systolic blood pressure; MIP, MEP (% and cmH2O) with diastolic blood pressure (p<0.05), and a positive correlation between the %MEP and SpO2 (p<0.05). Conclusion: As a result, respiratory function, PA, and the sleep quality of individuals with epilepsy were affected. Respiratory muscle training, PA programs, and behavioral changes should be added to the medical treatment programs of these individuals.
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Aim: This study aimed was to investigate the relationship between physical activity levels and the Body Mass index (BMI) of children with Downsyndrome (DS).Materials and Methods: This study included 26 children (15 male, 11 female) with DS. In this study, demographic information was recorded, thephysical activity was measured with the Eurofit battery; body fat content, muscle weight, protein content, body fluid ratio and basal metabolicrate were measured by Bioelectric Impedance Analysis.Results: The mean age of the participants was 10.96±2.94 years and the mean BMI of the participants was 21.51±6.719. There was moderatecorrelation between general fat weight and arm motion speed (r=0,40); moderate correlation between sit and reach test and general fat weight(r=-0.45), trunk fat weight (r=-0.52), liquid ratio (r=0.54); moderate correlation between basal metabolic rate and right hand grip strength(r=0.73), right arm weight without fat (r=0.70), right arm muscle weight (r=0.69), basal metabolic rate (r=0.73); left hand grip muscle with leftarm muscle weight (r=0.74), left arm weight without fat (r=0.75), basal metabolism rate (r=0.72), mineral amount (r=0.83), amount of protein(r=0.83); moderate correlation between thirty-second shuttle and body fat percentage (r=-0.44), liquid ratio (r=0.45), body density (r=0.46);moderate correlation between twisted arm hanging strength and fat rate in arm (r=-0.47) with trunk fat rate (r=-0.40), fat weight (r=-0.39);moderate correlation between twenty-meter resistance and trunk fat rate (r=-0.40).Conclusion: It was seen that the physical activity level decreased as the fat ratio increased in individuals with DS. Basal metabolic rate, fluidratio, and physical activity were found to be correlated.
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