Sevda Ak Mert
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Sevda Ak Mert has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Damla Ocak1 shared publication
- Feyzanur Erdem
Department of Family Medicine, University of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
1 shared publication - Mahnur Mahdum1 shared publication
- Nilay Çom Aybal
Department of Family Medicine, Yalova University Faculty of Medicine, Yalova, Türkiye
1 shared publication - Seçil Arıca
Department of Family Medicine, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye
1 shared publication - Sümeyra Küçük1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 8 April 2026
- Published by Termedia Sp. z.o.o. in Medical Studies
- Vol. 42 (1) , 87-91
The Impact of Obesity and Smoking on Hedonic Hunger: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction: Hedonic hunger refers to the consumption of food for pleasure and is believed to be associated with the increase of obesity rates. Aim: The primary objective of this study is to examine the complex relationship between obesity and hedonic hunger, with a specific focus on comparing young adults with and without obesity. Material and methods: A cross-sectional observational survey was conducted at the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Istanbul Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, following approval from the Clinical Research Ethics Committee. The study included 338 participants from the Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic. Sociodemographic characteristics were assessed through a 41-item questionnaire. Hedonic hunger was measured using the Power of Food Scale, and cigarette addiction was evaluated with the Fagerström Nicotine Dependence Test. Data were analyzed using SPSS, with statistical significance set at p≤0.05. Results and conclusions: The mean age of participants was 32.8±8.24 years. The mean BMI was 27.99±6.12 kg/m² for men and 29.51±8.99 kg/m² for women. A total of 40.53% (n=137) of participants were classified as obese. The mean Power of Food Scale score was 2.85±0.9, and the mean Fagerström Nicotine Dependence Test score was 4.13±3.33. Hedonic hunger levels were significantly higher in individuals with obesity (p<0.01). This study highlights elevated hedonic hunger levels among individuals with obesity
- 8 April 2026
- Published by Termedia Sp. z.o.o. in Medical Studies
- Vol. 42 (1) , 87-91
The Impact of Obesity and Smoking on Hedonic Hunger: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction: Hedonic hunger refers to the consumption of food for pleasure and is believed to be associated with the increase of obesity rates. Aim: The primary objective of this study is to examine the complex relationship between obesity and hedonic hunger, with a specific focus on comparing young adults with and without obesity. Material and methods: A cross-sectional observational survey was conducted at the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Istanbul Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, following approval from the Clinical Research Ethics Committee. The study included 338 participants from the Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic. Sociodemographic characteristics were assessed through a 41-item questionnaire. Hedonic hunger was measured using the Power of Food Scale, and cigarette addiction was evaluated with the Fagerström Nicotine Dependence Test. Data were analyzed using SPSS, with statistical significance set at p≤0.05. Results and conclusions: The mean age of participants was 32.8±8.24 years. The mean BMI was 27.99±6.12 kg/m² for men and 29.51±8.99 kg/m² for women. A total of 40.53% (n=137) of participants were classified as obese. The mean Power of Food Scale score was 2.85±0.9, and the mean Fagerström Nicotine Dependence Test score was 4.13±3.33. Hedonic hunger levels were significantly higher in individuals with obesity (p<0.01). This study highlights elevated hedonic hunger levels among individuals with obesity