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View article: Body image perception and dieting among “screenagers” in Poland
Body image perception and dieting among “screenagers” in Poland Open
A significant association was found between screen use patterns and both body image perceptions and dieting behaviors among adolescents in the intensive-use groups. This finding highlights the profound psychosocial impact of all forms of s…
View article: Screen time and self-perception: digital behaviours and body image among Polish adolescents
Screen time and self-perception: digital behaviours and body image among Polish adolescents Open
Background This study explores associations between screen use profiles, body image perception, and dieting behaviour among Polish adolescents. Excessive screen time, particularly on social media, may contribute to internalisation of unrea…
View article: Does body weight relate to variation in the sexual functioning evaluation index
Does body weight relate to variation in the sexual functioning evaluation index Open
Introduction This study investigates the association between body weight, self-rated health, and physical attractiveness with sexual life evaluation in Polish healthcare workers. Material and methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted …
View article: Attitudes of Polish Adults to School Sexuality Education vs. Their Opinions About Issues Related to Sexuality
Attitudes of Polish Adults to School Sexuality Education vs. Their Opinions About Issues Related to Sexuality Open
Sexuality education in Polish schools arouses many controversy and mutually exclusive opinions in the society. This paper presents the results of the questionnaire survey conducted in 2020 on a representative sample of 3,000 adult Poles. S…
View article: Does general health literacy predict adolescent mental health profiles based on the dual continua model?
Does general health literacy predict adolescent mental health profiles based on the dual continua model? Open
View article: Pubertal Timing and Health-Related Quality of Life—A Cross-Sectional Study of Polish Adolescents
Pubertal Timing and Health-Related Quality of Life—A Cross-Sectional Study of Polish Adolescents Open
Background/Objectives: In research on the relationship between pubertal timing and adolescent health, more attention is typically given to early rather than late maturation, as well as the associated risk of engaging in health-compromising…
View article: Awareness Regarding an Infant’s Sleep Environment and Safe Sleep Practices Among Polish Caregivers: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Awareness Regarding an Infant’s Sleep Environment and Safe Sleep Practices Among Polish Caregivers: A Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Background: Effective prevention of SIDS/SUID requires a multidimensional approach. It is essential to provide targeted support for marginalized families, improve access to healthcare services, and implement policies aimed at reducing soci…
View article: Public Perception of Clinical Trials and Its Predictors Among Polish Adults
Public Perception of Clinical Trials and Its Predictors Among Polish Adults Open
Background/Objectives: Public perception of clinical trials (CT) in Poland remains underexplored. This study aims to assess attitudes towards clinical trials, to identify key sociodemographic and health-related predictors of participation …
View article: Development and psychometric validation of the Condom Attitude Scale: preliminary findings
Development and psychometric validation of the Condom Attitude Scale: preliminary findings Open
View article: Public Perception of Clinical Trials in the Context of Selected Socio-Demographic, Health and Health Care-Related Factors – Cross-Sectional Study in Poland
Public Perception of Clinical Trials in the Context of Selected Socio-Demographic, Health and Health Care-Related Factors – Cross-Sectional Study in Poland Open
Background/Objectives: Public perception of clinical trials (CT) in Poland remains underexplored. This study aims to assess attitudes towards clinical trials, identify key socio-demographic and health-related predictors of participation wi…
View article: Determinants of Ukrainian Mothers’ Intentions to Vaccinate Their Children in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study
Determinants of Ukrainian Mothers’ Intentions to Vaccinate Their Children in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background/Objectives: In 2022, the full-scale invasion in Ukraine forced over 6 million Ukrainians, primarily mothers and children, to seek safety outside of the country. This massive influx has posed a significant challenge to the Polish…
View article: Oxidative Stress Indicated by Nuclear Transcription Factor Nrf2 and Glutathione Status in the Blood of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Pilot Study
Oxidative Stress Indicated by Nuclear Transcription Factor Nrf2 and Glutathione Status in the Blood of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Pilot Study Open
This pilot study investigated the relationship between nuclear transcription factor Nrf2 and glutathione homeostasis in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), addressing the role of oxidative stress in ASD pathophysiology. Oxidative…
View article: Interplay Between Diet, Branched-Chain Amino Acids, and Myokines in Children: Vegetarian Versus Traditional Eating Habits
Interplay Between Diet, Branched-Chain Amino Acids, and Myokines in Children: Vegetarian Versus Traditional Eating Habits Open
Background/Objectives: The quality and composition of dietary proteins are crucial during growth, particularly in children who follow vegetarian diets. Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs: leucine, isoleucine, and valine) and lysine play ess…
View article: Interplay Between Diet, Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Myokines in Children: Vegetarian Versus Traditional Eating Habits
Interplay Between Diet, Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Myokines in Children: Vegetarian Versus Traditional Eating Habits Open
The quality and composition of dietary proteins are crucial during growth, particularly in children who follow vegetarian diets. Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs: leucine, isoleucine, valine) and lysine play essential roles in muscle grow…
View article: P-614. Acceptance of vaccination - strategies for populations of Ukrainian children migrating to Poland
P-614. Acceptance of vaccination - strategies for populations of Ukrainian children migrating to Poland Open
Background The presence of a significant number of refugees from Ukraine in Poland creates a need to understand and improve the immunisation status of children in this population. UNICEF and WHO data indicate potential challenges in mainta…
View article: P-1280. Vaccinating Your Child During an Emergency Is More Important Than Ever: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Message Framing Among Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
P-1280. Vaccinating Your Child During an Emergency Is More Important Than Ever: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Message Framing Among Ukrainian Refugees in Poland Open
Background Since February 2022, millions of Ukrainian women and children have fled their home country. Evidence suggests that vaccination coverage among Ukrainian refugee children is sub-optimal. We therefore tested the effect of three mes…
View article: P-1303. Moving Research into Action: The Use of Hospital Admission Data as a Measure of Ukrainian Child Migrants’ and War Refugees’ Health Needs in the First 100 Days of the War
P-1303. Moving Research into Action: The Use of Hospital Admission Data as a Measure of Ukrainian Child Migrants’ and War Refugees’ Health Needs in the First 100 Days of the War Open
Background Since the start of the war in Ukraine on February 24th, 2022, Poland has been one of the countries with the largest arrival of migrant and war refugees from Ukraine. As the presence of Ukrainian migrant and war refugee children …
View article: The Age of Sexual Initiation Among Polish Youth: The Role of Individual and Social Factors
The Age of Sexual Initiation Among Polish Youth: The Role of Individual and Social Factors Open
Understanding the factors influencing the age of sexual initiation among adolescents is crucial for addressing risky behaviours and supporting healthy development. This study aimed to identify determinants of sexual initiation age among Po…
View article: Social correlates of gender role perception of 13-year-old adolescents in Poland
Social correlates of gender role perception of 13-year-old adolescents in Poland Open
View article: The Age of Sexual Initiation Among Polish Youth: The Role of Individual and Social Factors
The Age of Sexual Initiation Among Polish Youth: The Role of Individual and Social Factors Open
Sexual development is a natural part of adolescence and can be influenced by various factors. This study involved 3,296 Polish adolescents aged 15–17 who participated in the international Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBS…
View article: “Vaccinating your child during an emergency is more important than ever”: a randomised controlled trial on message framing among Ukrainian refugees in Poland, 2023
“Vaccinating your child during an emergency is more important than ever”: a randomised controlled trial on message framing among Ukrainian refugees in Poland, 2023 Open
Background Since February 2022, the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, millions of women and children have fled the country. Vaccination of refugee children is important to protect this vulnerable population from disease. Aim We inves…
View article: Changes in body weight in various population groups in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic – a comparison of two cross-sectional studies
Changes in body weight in various population groups in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic – a comparison of two cross-sectional studies Open
The findings confirmed that body weight changed throughout the pandemic, depending on the time of the pandemic and selected socio-demographic factors.
View article: Subjective health literacy among Polish adolescents in 2018 vs 2022 – impact of gender, age, and socio-economic factors during COVID-19
Subjective health literacy among Polish adolescents in 2018 vs 2022 – impact of gender, age, and socio-economic factors during COVID-19 Open
The study highlights the dynamic nature of HL and its evolving relationship with various socio-demographic and health factors over time. The changes in students' HL may have been influenced by factors related to living and learning during …
View article: Polish version of the questionnaire for measuring post-traumatic stress disorders PTSD-8 in studies of four groups of medical professions
Polish version of the questionnaire for measuring post-traumatic stress disorders PTSD-8 in studies of four groups of medical professions Open
The analyses confirmed the rationale of further implementation of the PTSD-8 questionnaire in Poland, both as a tool for identifying PTSD and for studying the severity of the syndrome, its determinants and health effects. Med Pr Work Healt…
View article: Adolescents aged 13-17 who smokeconventional cigarettes and e-cigarettesin relation to selected family factors,school performance and health literacy
Adolescents aged 13-17 who smokeconventional cigarettes and e-cigarettesin relation to selected family factors,school performance and health literacy Open
View article: Adolescent loneliness in the COVID-19 era. The perspective of health behavior in a study on school-aged children in Poland
Adolescent loneliness in the COVID-19 era. The perspective of health behavior in a study on school-aged children in Poland Open
View article: The development and cross-national validation of the short health literacy for school-aged children (HLSAC-5) instrument
The development and cross-national validation of the short health literacy for school-aged children (HLSAC-5) instrument Open
View article: Body weight and assessment of sexual life – a cross-sectional study
Body weight and assessment of sexual life – a cross-sectional study Open
Body weight may be one of the most important aspects affecting the assessment of a person's sexual life. Educating patients about the correct body weight is extremely important in order to improve their health and sexual life.
View article: The impact of workplace characteristics on the quality of communication between medical personnel and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of doctors and nurses
The impact of workplace characteristics on the quality of communication between medical personnel and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of doctors and nurses Open
Cultural impact on the Polish and Ukrainian results of the TSIDAV vignette (Thrombocytopenia Symptoms Impact on patients Daily Activities Assessment Vignette) was analyzed. The impact of the disease symptoms was assessed using TSIDAV vigne…
View article: Selected aspects of patient communication and occupational burnout among nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic
Selected aspects of patient communication and occupational burnout among nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Aim. The purpose of the study was to assess how perceived verbal and non-verbal communication, occupational burnout, age, having children and satisfaction with job performance interact with communication with patients among nurses during t…