EMU Journal of Health Sciences (EMUJHS) is an international, scientific, open access and periodical journal published with independent, unbiased and double-blind refereeing principles. EMUJHS is under the responsibility of Eastern Mediterranean University Faculty of Health Sciences. EMUJHS publishes original research, current review, editorial, opinion and comment articles on the protection and development of physical and mental health; nutrition; disease prevention, nursing care practices and rehabilitation; evaluation and development of sports performance.