Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine (EJFM)

Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine (EJFM) is an open access international journal which publishes clinical and experimental trials, interesting case reports, invited reviews, letters to the Editor, meeting, news and bulletin, clinical news and abstracts of interesting researches conducted in Family Medicine field. The language of the journal is English. The journal is based upon independent and unbiased double-blinded peer-review principles. The Journal is the scientific publication of the Eurasian Society of Family Medicine (ESFAM), and is published four times per year (March, June, September, December). Processing and publication of submitted papers are free of charge.

Current Issue

Euras J Fam Med, Volume 15, Number 2, 2026

EDITORIAL

Dear Readers,

We are delighted to present Volume 15, Issue 2 of the Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine. This issue offers a diverse collection of scholarly contributions addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing individuals, communities, and healthcare systems worldwide. The articles span environmental health, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, medical education, women’s health, pediatric care, artificial intelligence, and clinical case reports, reflecting the broad scope and multidisciplinary nature of family medicine.

We are also pleased to share encouraging news regarding the progress of our journal. During the past year, the Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine has continued to strengthen its scientific visibility, citation performance, and international reach. As a result of this sustained development, the journal has been promoted to the Q3 category in the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) evaluation, representing a significant milestone in our journey toward greater international recognition and impact. This achievement reflects the collective dedication of our authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and readers, whose contributions continue to elevate the quality and influence of the journal.

As we move forward, we remain committed to publishing scientifically rigorous, clinically relevant, and internationally visible research that advances family medicine and primary care while improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. We sincerely thank all authors, reviewers, readers, and editorial team members for their continued support and contribution to the success of the Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine. 

Prof. H. Nezih Dagdeviren, MD

Editor in Chief
On behalf of Editorial Board

73. Detriment of Climate Change on Children
Review
Sukhbir Kaur Shahid
Euras J Fam Med 2026;15(2):73-85. https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2026150201

86. Medical Students’ Perspectives on Climate Change and Health: Is It Only the Climate That Is Changing?
Original Research
Saliha Şahin
Euras J Fam Med 2026;15(2):86-96. https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2026150202

97. Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence and Its Impact on Quality of Life in Individuals Aged 80 Years and Older
Original Research
Mehmet Beler, Ahmet Alper Özdeş
Euras J Fam Med 2026;15(2):97-105. https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2026150203

106. Comparison of Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and the 5A-5R Approach for Smoking Cessation Among Individuals Aged 18-40 Years
Original Research
Ömer Faruk Özceylan, Turan Set
Euras J Fam Med 2026;15(2):106-117. https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2026150204

118. Comparative Effects of Yoga and Aerobic Exercise on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function in Medical Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Original Research
Anuj Singh, Anjani Kumar Srivastava, Vijita Pandey, Shailendra Kumar Singh, Neha Singh Chauhan, Manju Dubey
Euras J Fam Med 2026;15(2):118-126. https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2026150205

127. Intergenerational Differences: HPV Knowledge Levels of Generations X, Y and Z
Original Research
Zeynep Yasemin Taş, Filiz Taş
Euras J Fam Med 2026;15(2):127-138. https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2026150206

139. Hepcidin Values in Pediatric Celiac Disease Patients and Their Relationships with Iron Parameters
Original Research
Naim Uzun, Adem Keskin, Recai Aci, Melek Bilgin, Mahcube Çubukçu
Euras J Fam Med 2026;15(2):139-145. https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2026150207

146. Evaluation of Perceived Stress and Cyberloafing Behaviors in Turkish Medical Students
Original Research
Nurcan Akbaş Güneş, Akif Güneş
Euras J Fam Med 2026;15(2):146-153. https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2026150208

154. How successful is GPT-4o in Mammography Reporting?
Original Research
Atakan Küskün, Edip Serdar Güner, H. Harun Öztürk, Fatma Öztora, Enes Esen, Ömer Kostak, M. Savaş Tepe
Euras J Fam Med 2026;15(2):154-163. https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2026150209

164. The Wolff-Chaikoff Effect: A Case Report of Thyroid Dysfunction Induced by Lugol's Solution
Case Report
Ozan Emre Eliaçık, Oğulcan Çöme, Vildan Mevsim
Euras J Fam Med 2026;15(2):164-169. https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2026150210

170. Changes in Lipid Profile After Aronia Melanocarpa Supplementation: A Case Report
Case Report
Onur Öztürk, Meltem Yılmaz, Derya Canlı
Euras J Fam Med 2026;15(2):170-174. https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2026150211

Abstracts Of 15^th International Trakya Family Medicine Congress
Supplement 2
Euras J Fam Med 2026;15(Suppl 2). doi:10.33880/ejfm.202615Suppl2