IAU Ayd¿n Journal of Health is the open access, scientific publication organ of I¿stanbul Ayd¿n University, Faculty of Sciences of Health and Vocational School of Health Services that is published under double-blind peer review principles. The journal publishes clinical and experimental trials, reviews, case reports and letters to the editor. The target audience of the journal includes medical and health care academic personnel and students of Associate, Bachelor's and Masters degree programmes. The publication language of the journal is both Turkish and English and it is published every six months in April and October. Statements and opinions expressed in the manuscripts published in the journal reflect the views of the authors. About the publisher (IAU International) Istanbul Aydin University (IAU) has been providing flexible and relevant education to students, giving them both knowledge and opportunities. IAU is one of the best Turkish Universities that improves lives by producing leaders to society need, has programs suitable for and relevant to all life stages.