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Cytogenetic analysis of coke oven workers in Eastern SlovakiaBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Vincent Sedlák, Anton Bujňák, Andrej Gajdoš, Dagmar Gajdošová, Janka Poráčová, Mária Konečná, Jozef Fejér, Daniela Gruľová, Hedviga Vašková, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S95-S100 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7845 
Objective: Our study aimed to evaluate the extent of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) exposure in coke oven workers from Eastern Slovakia by cytogenetic analysis of human peripheral lymphocytes. Methods: A total of 81 peripheral blood samples were collected from PAH-exposed workers (mean age 45.84 ± 9.73 years) and 30 samples constituted the control group (41.93 ± 15.39 years). The samples were processed using routine cytological analysis. Conventional cytogenetic analysis of human peripheral lymphocytes has been used to evaluate the effects of PAHs. Results: Comparison of the aberrant cells in the total exposed with the controls showed...
Association of the PDE4D gene variant with selected markers in individuals with ischaemic heart disease: a pilot studyBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková, Katarína Hricová, Katarína Mašlejová, Mária Majherová, Hedviga Vašková, Janka Poráčová, Renáta Bernátová, Mária Konečná, Vincent Sedlák
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S75-S81 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7843
Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the variant (rs2910829) of the PDE4D gene in relation to its influence on biochemical, anthropometric and physiological parameters in patients with coronary artery disease and healthy subjects of the Eastern Slovak population. Methods: The male group consisted of 72 individuals and the female group consisted of 132 individuals. On the basis of clinical screening the subjects were divided into two groups - with ischaemic heart disease and control group. Genomic DNA was isolated from peripheral blood using a commercial NucleoSpin® Blood Machenery-Nagel kit. Molecular genetic analysis...
Polymorphisms rs562556 and rs2479409 of the PCSK9 gene associated with obesity and cardiovascular diseaseBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Hedviga Vašková, Janka Poráčová, Miriama Šlebodová, Soňa Kalafutová, Mária Konečná, Vincent Sedlák, Tatiana Kimáková, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S82-S88 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7844
Objective: The primary objective was to comprehensively assess the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs562556 and rs2479409) in the PCSK9 gene with biochemical parameters - C-reactive protein (CRP), glucose (GLU), triglyceride (TAG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL CHOL), non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non HDL CHOL), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL CHOL), cholesterol (CHOL), and anthropometric parameters (visceral fat), overweight/obesity and cardiovascular risk. Methods: A total of 71 women aged 23-64 years were divided into three groups based on body mass index (BMI). BMI ≥ 25/≥...
Initial screening of the rs104893657 variant of the PAX8 gene in women with hypothyroidism from Northeastern SlovakiaBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková, Barbora Homjáková, Melinda Nagy, Janka Poráčová, Zuzana Lörinczová, Pavol Makovický, Tatiana Kimáková, Vincent Sedlák, Mária Konečná
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S89-S94 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7842
Objective: Thyroid diseases are among the most common endocrinopathies and metabolic disorders. Hypothyroidism is caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormones with a higher prevalence in women. Causes for the development of endocrine diseases may be mutations in genes that encode peptide hormones. The aim of this scientific study was to determine the genotype and allele frequencies of the rs104893657 variant of the PAX8 gene and to determine the genotype versus phenotype association. Methods: The study population consisted of 135 women from northeastern Slovakia who were divided on the basis of screening into two groups: a control group...
Level of biochemical parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus depending on the genotype of the FokI polymorphism in the vitamin D3 receptor (VDR gene)Biological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Mária Konečná, Janka Poráčová, Melinda Nagy, Mária Majherová, Jana Gaľová, Zuzana Gogaľová, Hedviga Vašková, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková, Daniela Gruľová, Vincent Sedlák
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S69-S74 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7837
Objectives: Diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) is a multifactorial and polygenic disorder characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia accompanied by impaired lipid, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism. The disease is associated with several genetic polymorphisms, including the FokI polymorphism in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene. Methods: We conducted a study of 327 probands (191 T2DM patients, 136 controls), with a mean age 65.06 (SD ± 10.88) years of patients with T2DM and 58.89 (SD ± 6.59) years in the healthy probands. We investigated the association between FokI polymorphism and biochemical parameters in T2DM patients in the Slovak population....
Use of bioimpedance in prevention of sarcopenia in the elderlyBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Mária Konečná, Janka Poráčová, Vincent Sedlák, Jana Gaľová, Andrea Babejová, Mária Zahatňanská, Tatiana Kimáková, Melinda Nagy, Renáta Bernátová, Milan Bernát, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S62-S68 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7895
Objectives: Physiological ageing is associated with major and progressive changes in body composition, particularly in the decline of fat-free mass, which puts older individuals at risk of geriatric syndromes such as sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity. Bioimpedance analysis noninvasively allows the determination of body composition, thus being able to rapidly assess primary risk factors leading to sarcopenia prediction. Methods: We conducted a study of 180 probands, 120 females (66.7%) with a mean age of 76.23 (SD = 9.29) years and 60 males (33.3%) with a mean age of 74.01 (SD = 8.99) years in cooperation with facilities for the elderly and with the...
Nutrition habits and physical activity of disabled adolescents in HungaryBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Ágota Barabás, Melinda Nagy, Anita Katalin Grestyák Molnárné, Attila Csaba Nagy, Viktoria Pazmany, Mária Zahatňanská, Mária Konečná, Vincent Sedlák, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková, Janka Poráčová, Renáta Erdei Jávorné
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S55-S61 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a8058
Objectives: The overall aim of the research is to gain insight into the lifestyle and health behaviour of young people with disabilities aged 12-18 years, and to learn about the factors shaping their health. In this study, our aim was to investigate the eating habits and physical activity of adolescents with disabilities and the influencing factors. Methods: The study's source population was young people aged 12-18 with disabilities in the Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County. A total of 239 completed questionnaires were processed and analysed. Boys were overrepresented in the study. Results: The results show that inadequate eating habits also exist in the...
Examining the sleeping habits of preschool and elementary school children in Southern SlovakiaBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Eva Tóthová Tarová, Sarolta Darvay, Zoltán Fehér, Melinda Nagy, Iveta Szencziová, Dániel Dancsa, Veronika Himpán, Éva Winkler, Pavol Balázs, Mária Konečná, Vincent Sedlák, Mária Zahatňanská, Renáta Bernátová, Janka Poráčová
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S48-S54 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7896
Objectives: Our research aimed to examine children's sleeping habits from preschool to the end of elementary school age. Developing proper sleeping habits in childhood is essential, as it is decisive for the rest of our lives. Methods: A total of 339 children (160 males and 179 females) took part in the research, of which 145 were preschool-age children (3-7 years old), 72 lower-grade elementary school children (6-11 years old), and 122 upper-grade elementary school children (12-16 years old). The questionnaire was completed in a paper form (elementary school students) and online (kindergarten children). Results: The research results show that most...
Self-rated health status and hygienic behaviour of pregnant women in Hungary during the pandemicBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Anita Katalin Grestyák Molnárné, Melinda Nagy, Ágota Barabás, Attila Csaba Nagy, Péter Takács, Ágnes Sántha, Mária Konečná, Vincent Sedlák, Andrea Babejová, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková, Janka Poráčová, Renáta Erdei Jávorné
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S40-S47 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7897
Objectives: The aim of our research was to investigate the self-rated health status, health behaviour and hygiene habits of pregnant women, and to explore the influencing factors during the pandemic. Methods: The sample included 1,200 pregnant women who gave birth in the most progressive institutions of the three examined counties in Hungary; 839 questionnaires were returned, based on which the willingness to answer can be said to be 69.9%. After data cleaning, 640 questionnaires were added to the database. Descriptive statistical analyses and correlation tests were performed, during which we used the Pearson's chi-square test and Fisher's exact test....
Health literacy and patient rights awareness in ethnic Hungarian mothers in Eastern EuropeBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Renáta Erdei Jávorné, Melinda Nagy, Eszter Molnár, Réka Zsuzsánna Máthé, Emese Emőke Tóth-Batizán, Mária Konečná, Mária Zahatňanská, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková, Janka Poráčová, Vincent Sedlák, Ágnes Sántha
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S31-S39 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7894
Objectives: The paper proposes to identify the determinants of patients' rights awareness in mothers and to examine the relationship of health literacy with awareness of those rights. Methods: Our results are based on data from a convenience sample of 894 non-health professional ethnic Hungarian mothers from Hungary, Romania and Slovakia. Health literacy is measured with the HLS-EU-16 questionnaire. Results: Analysis of variance reveals a significant association of health literacy with patient rights awareness. Our results show that health literacy is the highest among patients who filed a complaint through formal channels and/or took legal measures...
Assessment of foot arch shape and health status of adult population from Eastern SlovakiaBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Jana Gaľová, Natália Kuková, Melinda Nagy, Mária Konečná, Andrea Babejová, Vincent Sedlák, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková, Mária Zahatňanská, Tatiana Kimáková, Zuzana Pilát, Janka Poráčová
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S26-S30 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7841
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the foot arch shape and the associated health status in a selected sample of individuals belonging to the adult majority population of eastern Slovakia and to evaluate which of the observed factors are involved in the occurrence and development of foot arch abnormalities. Methods: The weight and height of probands were measured according to standard anthropometric methods using a personal scale and an anthropometer. The BMI index was calculated for each proband from the measured data. A Pod4Foot Classic podoscope was used to obtain the plantograms. The Chippaux-Smirak index method was used to evaluate...
Prevention aid in qualitative analysis of dermatoglyphic patterns in relation to type 2 diabetes mellitus: a pilot studyBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Vincent Sedlák, Zuzana Pavelová, Mária Zahatňanská, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková, Mária Konečná, Jana Gaľová, Zuzana Gogaľová, Jozef Fejér, Daniela Gruľová, Renáta Bernátová, Janka Poráčová
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S21-S25 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7840
Objectives: The significant differences in the fingerprint pattern frequencies in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients and controls could be a possible way to identify patients with a risk of developing T2DM. The results could be used in the earlier diagnosis and treatment. The study was undertaken to find out the reliability of fingerprint patterns as a possible predictive tool for T2DM diagnosis. Methods: A total of 1,260 fingerprints were acquired using the optical contact sensor DactyScan 26i. The results of the qualitative analysis of the fingerprint pattern frequencies have been compared between T2DM patients and controls and also between...
Monitoring of selected anthropometric and biochemical parameters in men and women in Bardejov DistrictBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Janka Poráčová, Mária Konečná, Vincent Sedlák, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková, Meryem Yildiz, Viktória Rybárová, Mária Zahatňanská, Tatiana Kimáková, Melinda Nagy, Mária Majherová, Ivan Uher
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S15-S20 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7839
Objectives: Metabolic and cardiovascular diseases represent a significant and ever-increasing problem, accounting for nearly one-third of all deaths and leading to significant morbidity. Lifestyle changes, which introduce new risk factors for cardiovascular disease, are leading to an increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease worldwide. The burden of cardiovascular disease can be reduced by careful risk reduction, and as such, primary prevention is an important priority for all. There is strong consensus among international guidelines regarding the necessity of smoking cessation, weight optimization, and the importance of exercise, while guidelines...
Prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies in employees of St. Jacob Hospital in BardejovBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Mária Konečná, Mariana Maxinová, Eva Mihalcová, Anna Kutná, Vincent Sedlák, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková, Mária Majherová, Meryem Yildiz, Jozef Fejér, Daniela Gruľová, Janka Poráčová
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S10-S14 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7836
Objective: The COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus belongs to the group of highly infectious diseases with increased mortality and morbidity in the population. Finding the presence of antibodies plays an important role while finding the number of individuals who overcame the disease or were vaccinated. Methods: A total of 250 employees of St. Jacob Hospital with Polyclinic, Bardejov, participated in our study, the blood samples were drawn from the index finger and processed with the help of the rapid Ag test for the detection of antibodies and venous blood using the ELISA method. The health workers (doctors, nurses, medical laboratory technicians,...
Diabetes mellitus and its influence on the incidence and process of diabetic retinopathyBiological aspects of selected diseases in European population
Janka Poráčová, Melinda Nagy, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková, Mária Konečná, Vincent Sedlák, Mária Zahatňanská, Tatiana Kimáková, Hedviga Vašková, Viktória Rybárová, Mária Majherová, Ivan Uher
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(Suppl 1):S4-S9 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7838
Objectives: The main aim of the study was to show the effect of diabetes in relation to the gender of the patients, duration of the disease, and on the incidence of diabetic retinopathy. In this study, we investigated the prevalence of these two diseases, pathological ocular changes and progression of disease occurrence in relation to the duration of the disease with respect to their impact on the quality of vision of the patient. Methods: The prospective observational cross-sectional study included 3,951 patients (1,838 males, 2,113 females) with diabetes mellitus from 7 districts of eastern Slovakia. Patients with diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy...
The lingering challenge: addressing vaccine hesitancy in a post-pandemic worldLetter to the Editor
Ethan Ayaan Mir
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(4):296-299 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7593
Last time the world faced a deadly pandemic was the H1N1 Spanish flu in 1918, which affected almost one-third of the world's population (500 million people). Since then, almost 100 years later, we are now facing another pandemic of the SARS-CoV2 virus (COVID-19), which is still endemic to this day. As the technology evolved during those 100 years, an effective vaccine for COVID-19 was produced within only a year, a huge feat. But, unfortunately, due to its fast development, another force would arise limiting the impact of the vaccine: vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaxxers, which John Hopkins and the World Health Organization call the biggest current threat...
Prevalence of obesity and impact of socio-demographic factors on obesity in 15–19 years old adolescents in Vojvodina, Serbia
Vesna Petrović, Sonja Čanković
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(4):287-295 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7683
Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of overweight/obesity in 15-19 years old adolescents in the Province of Vojvodina, Serbia, and to evaluate the association between obesity and socio-demographic factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in high schools in the territory of Vojvodina, Serbia. The sample consisted of 986 high-school students (47.4% girls and 52.6% boys). Body height, body weight, and waist circumference were measured. Obesity was defined as a body mass index (BMI)-for-age value > x̅ + 2 SD, and overweight as a BMI-for-age value > x̅ + 1 SD and ≤ x̅ + 2 SD. Waist-to-height...
Normative-referenced values for health-related fitness among Czech youth: Physical fitness data from the study IPEN Adolescent Czech Republic
Lukáš Rubín, Josef Mitáš, Michal Vorlíček, Jan Dygrýn, Aleš Suchomel, Justin J. Lang, Grant R. Tomkinson
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(4):279-286 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7645
Objectives: The aim of this study was to developed sex- and age-specific normative-referenced percentile values for health-related fitness among 12 to 18 years old Czech youth. Methods: This study included cross-sectional data from 1,173 participants (50.7% boys) collected between 2013 and 2016. Participants were recruited from 32 elementary or secondary schools across eight cities located in the Czech Republic. Health-related fitness was objectively measured using both anthropometric (height, body mass, and sum of skinfolds) and performance (20-m shuttle run for cardiorespiratory endurance, modified push-ups for muscular strength/endurance, and V...
Perceived relative harm of e-cigarettes among Ukrainian adults
Giorgi Mzhavanadze
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(4):271-278 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7963
Objectives: Emerging evidence suggests that the use of safer nicotine products (SNPs), such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs) poses significantly lower health risks than continued smoking, particularly over the short and medium term. However, it remains uncertain whether the public has been adequately informed about these relative risks. This study assesses the perceived relative harm of e-cigarettes compared to conventional cigarettes in Ukraine. Methods: Two nationally representative surveys were conducted in February 2021 and December 2022. Participants, irrespective of their smoking status, were asked whether they agreed with the...
Exposure to nanoparticles of magnetite Fe3O4 in three different doses and their influence on selected respiratory parameters of bronchoalveolar lavage after intravenous instillation
Marta Hurbánková, Katarína Volkovová, Silvia Černá, Soňa Wimmerová, Štefánia Moricová
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(4):265-270 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7739
Objectives: Due to nano-dimensions (less than 100 nm), can nanoparticles probably penetrate through various membranes and travel from the bloodstream to other organs in the body. The aim of our study was to find out whether NPs Fe3O4 (coated with sodium oleate) injected into the tail vein of laboratory Wistar rats pass through the bloodstream to the respiratory tract (in comparison with a control group); and if so whether increasing doses of NPs Fe3O4 have an escalating harmful effect on selected bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) parameters. Methods: Wistar rats were intravenously given 3 doses of the suspension...
Premature deaths from fine particles PM2.5 air pollution in regional capitals of Slovakia during 2016–2020 period
Adrián Ondrovič
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(4):256-264 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7748
Objectives: The purpose of this quantitative study is to assess the impact of fine particles air pollution in major cities of Slovakia. The study aims to estimate number of premature deaths from long-term exposure to fine particles PM2.5 in eight regional capitals of Slovakia in the period 2016-2020. Consequently, the study aims to conduct a comparative analysis using secondary derived indicators. Methods: For calculations of estimated premature deaths from long-term exposure to fine particles PM2.5 air pollution we used standardized methodology developed by the World Health Organization and the European Environment Agency. Results:...
Are behavioural risk factors clusters associated with self-reported health complaints? University students in Finland
Walid El Ansari, Sakari Suominen, Kareem El-Ansari, René Šebeňa
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(4):248-255 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7916
Objectives: No previous research of university students in Finland assessed lifestyle behavioural risk factors (BRFs) and categorized students into clusters, explored the associations of the clusters with self-reported health complaints (HCs), whilst controlling for potential confounders. The current study undertook this task. Methods: Students at the University of Turku (1,177) completed an online well-being questionnaire that assessed socio-demographic variables, 5 BRFs - problematic alcohol consumption, smoking, illicit drug use, food consumption habits, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and 22 HCs. A food frequency questionnaire assessed...
Opinion of nurses of internal medicine wards regarding factors determining their work – observational and cross-sectional studies
Zuzanna Radosz-Knawa, Alicja Kamińska, Iwona Malinowska-Lipień, Tomasz Brzostek, Agnieszka Gniadek
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(4):240-247 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7883
Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the factors determining the work of nurses in internal medicine departments. Methods: The study was multicentre, cross-sectional, and observational. The selection of the research group was intentional. The subject of the study were 209 nurses working in 11 internal medicine departments in 10 hospitals in the region of southern Poland. Results: The number of patients cared for by one nurse, nurses' participation in the decision-making process, and nurses' age were shown to be direct predictors of emotional exhaustion. The number of patients cared for by a single nurse, nurses' participation in the decision-making...
Possible effect of OAS1 and TMPRSS6 but not DPP4 and ZNF335 polymorphisms on COVID-19 severity in the Czech population
Jaroslav A. Hubáček, Tom Philipp, Věra Adámková, Ondřej Májek, Dana Dlouhá, Ladislav Dušek
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(4):235-239 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7906
Objectives: The acute respiratory syndrome, known as COVID-19, is characterised by high morbidity and increased mortality. Genetic factors may partially explain the differences in susceptibility to and severity of COVID-19. Methods: We have analysed common functional polymorphisms within the OAS1 (rs4767027), TMPRSS6 (rs855791), DPP4 (rs3788979), and ZNF335 (rs3848719) genes in SARS-CoV-2 positive subjects (n = 521, different disease severity) and in population controls (n = 2,559 subjects, COVID-19 status unknown). Results: Neither DPP4 nor ZNF335 were associated with disease susceptibility or severity in...
Association among serum per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, lipid profile and metabolic syndrome in Czech adults, HBM-EHES survey 2019
Vladimíra Puklová, Naděžda Čapková, Alena Fialová, Adam Vavrouš, Kristýna Žejglicová, Milena Černá
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(4):227-234 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7799
Objectives: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a large group of persistent synthetic chemicals widely used commercially. They accumulate increasingly in all environmental components and enter the organisms, including humans. Some of them are associated with the risk of harm to health, among others with metabolic disorders. To test the associations between blood serum levels of PFASs and blood lipid profile as well as metabolic syndrome, we linked human biomonitoring with the Czech Health Examination Survey (CZ-EHES) conducted in 2019. Methods: A total of 168 participants of the CZ-EHES survey aged 25-64 years were examined including anthropometrical...
Comparison of prevalence of depression symptoms and history of suicidality in students of medical schools and other study programmes of Charles University
Adam Žaludek, Alena Fialová, Karolína Pokorná, Petr Hudáč, Jan David, David Marx
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(3):217-222 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7680
Objectives: Medical students represent a group of undergraduate students who are exposed to specific risk factors that may lead to the onset of depression and the occurrence of suicidal ideation. The aim of the article is to present information about the prevalence of symptoms of depression in medical students of different faculties at Charles University, Prague, compared to other students of this university. Methods: We used a standardized Beck's Inventory scale II (BDI-II) with added specific questions electronically distributed to undergraduate students of the full-time forms of study of all faculties of Charles University. The data collection was...
Stigmatization and discrimination of people living with HIV in the Czech Republic: a pilot study
Anna Kubátová, Alena Fialová, Jiří Stupka, Marek Malý, Lidmila Hamplová, Simona Sedláčková
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(3):210-216 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7782
Objectives: HIV positivity diagnosis is often accompanied by stigmatization and discrimination, even in developed societies. The aim of the study was to obtain current information on the quality of life of people living with HIV in the Czech Republic, to assess the level and perception of stigmatization and discrimination, and to identify existing problems of people living with HIV concerning health services, family and the public. Methods: Data for the pilot study were collected by convenience sampling between 2021 and 2022. Respondents were recruited from residents of Czech nationality and foreigners living with HIV in the Czech Republic who participated...
Analysis of post-migration traumatic events influence on immigrants and their personality traits
İlknur Aydın Avci, Mehmet Korkmaz, Özge Öz Yıldırım, Ayşe Çal, Hakan Gülerce, Ali Timuçin Atayoğlu, Zekeriya Kökrek, Gökçe Ok, İsmail Acarkan
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(3):204-209 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7651
Objectives: This study aims to analyse the way immigrants and their personality traits get affected by traumatic events in the post-migration process. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted through Google Forms with the involvement of 2,509 immigrants. A descriptive questionnaire, the "IFOMA Post-Migration Post-Traumatic Effect Scale" and the "GADOT Personality Types Determination Scale" were used to collect the research data. Independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, and related sample Friedman's two-way analysis tests were used in data analysis. Results: Immigrants were exposed to significant effects in all sub-dimensions of the Post-Migration...
Evaluating and comparing success rates for inpatient treatment of alcohol addiction in the Czech Republic
Tomáš Skorkovský, Jan Vevera, Milan Beniš, Michal Miovský, Petr Popov
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(3):198-203 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7905
Objectives: This systematic review seeks to present and compare data from studies evaluating the success of medium-term inpatient treatment of alcohol-dependent patients in the Czech Republic. Another aim was to identify the problems that make such comparisons difficult. No previous review comparing the efficiency of various therapeutic programmes has been published in the Czech Republic. Methods: Bibliographia medica Čechoslovaca and PubMed were used to find studies published in professional medical journals since 1970 evaluating the abstinence of patients who voluntarily completed medium-term inpatient treatment of alcohol dependence. Results: Medium-term...
Nutritional practices and experiences of people on vegan diet with healthcare system: a qualitative study
Varvara Borisova, Tereza Stöckelová, Anna Ouřadová, Jan Gojda
Cent Eur J Public Health 2023, 31(3):191-197 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7693
Objectives: The growing popularity of diets that restrict the consumption of animal-based foods is an important new challenge for the public healthcare system in Czechia. While the environmental and health-related benefits of plant-based diets are widely discussed in the media, people who follow these diets may lack professional support in terms of nutritional advice and even access to healthcare. The present study aims to map the nutritional practices and experiences with the healthcare system of people in Czechia who follow vegan diets. Methods: In a qualitative study we conducted semi-structured interviews with twenty-one self-reported adult vegans...