A5089061467- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Sex work and related issues
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Russia and Soviet political economy
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
Military Medical Academy
2018-2024
Queen Margaret University
2017-2023
Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina
2010-2018
University of Novi Sad
2013-2018
Public Health Institute of the Republic of Srpska
2016
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2008
Scientific contribution in high-impact journals is largely from authors affiliated with institutions high-income countries (HICs). Publication of papers by individual to leading can provide a picture the most influential particular discipline. The aim study was identify changes patterns authorship and origin original research articles relation countries' income level field public health 2016 comparison previous studies. A descriptive analysis conducted based on published highly ranked 2016....
This study aims to elucidate the role of established public utility logistics in facilitating integration transition economies into modern, developed world, with a particular focus on comprehensive waste management and implementation green schemes. The research highlights "green islands" collection system—networks points that serve as separators for secondary raw materials from generated waste. It is demonstrated such systems not only contribute optimization company costs selection optimal...
Background Vulnerable individuals with tuberculosis (TB) struggle to access and stay on treatment. While patient-related social barriers TB treatment adherence are well documented, less is known about how the organisation delivery of care influences behaviour. Aim To examine influence service culture patients' experience starting staying in Riga, Latvia. Methods An intervention package support amongst vulnerable patients Latvia was piloted between August 2016 March 2017. Qualitative...
An outbreak of measles is ongoing in northern Serbia. The first cases were January 2007 the area Novi Sad autonomous province Vojvodina. As 12 March 2007, 121 suspected had been reported to regional Institute Public Health.
Since June 2010, incidence of aseptic meningitis has increased in Novi Sad, Autonomous Province Vojvodina, Serbia. From 2 to 25 July 80 cases were notified, with an rate ranging from 10 366 per 100,000 population different local communities. The majority (n=64) aged between two and 15 years. Echovirus 30 was cultured four cerebrospinal fluid specimens. outbreak, for which no common source yet been identified, is ongoing.
Abstract Background Tanzania remains among the countries with highest burden of infectious diseases (notably HIV, Malaria and Tuberculosis) during pregnancy. In response, country adopted World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest antenatal care (ANC) guidelines which recommend comprehensive services including diagnostic screening treatment for pregnant women antenatal. However, as makes efforts to scale up these under existing health system resources, it is crucial understand its capacity...
Three probable cases of cutaneous anthrax were reported in June 2011 the eastern part Autonomous Province Vojvodina, Serbia. All involved slaughtering a heifer that died and was suspected to have had anthrax. In same village, confirmed other animals.
Tuberculosis is one of the greatest global health concerns and disease management challenging particularly in low- middle-income countries. Despite improvements addressing this epidemic Georgia, tuberculosis remains a significant public concern due to sub-optimal patient management. Low remuneration for specialists, limited private-sector interest provision infectious care incomplete integration primary are at core problem.This protocol sets out methods two-arm cluster randomized control...
Background Despite a non-decreasing HIV epidemic, international donors are soon expected to withdraw funding from Kazakhstan. Here we analyze how allocative, implementation, and technical efficiencies could strengthen the national response under assumptions of future budget levels. Methodology We used Optima model project scenarios epidemic in Kazakhstan that varied antiretroviral treatment unit costs management expenditure—two areas identified for potential cost-reductions. determined...
Globally, an estimated 257 million people are living with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) infection and 71 the C virus (HCV). The true public health dimensions impact of epidemics poorly understood. Case definitions fundamental parts disease surveillance, representing sets standardised criteria used to assess whether or not a person has certain disease. study evaluated sensitivity specificity case definitions, current at time data collection, recommended by European Commission (EC) Centers for...
Aim To assess and compare general practitioners' (GPs’) views of diagnosing treating depression in five southeastern European countries. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted Albania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, Serbia. The sample included 467 GPs who completed a hard‐copy self‐administered questionnaire, consisting self‐assessment questions related to depression. Results most common barriers managing practice reported by were: patients’ unwillingness discuss depressive symptoms...
Exposure to blood-borne infections (HIV, hepatitis B, C) poses a serious risk health care workers (HCWs). The aim of this cross-sectional study was determine the level knowledge and attitudes on occupational exposure in primary care. In 2009, total 100 from Primary Health Care Centre Inđija, Autonomous Province Vojvodina, Serbia were included study. results suggested that who participated survey possess basic about virus transmission routes. Most incorrect answers related viruses by tears,...
The Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases (SLJID) is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual journal published by the Society for Microbiology (SSM). considers articles from all professional disciplines involved in field infectious diseases. has been publication since 2011, included DOAJ 2018 and a member COPE 2021. SLJID practices double-blind peer review policy. From 2022, publishes accepted manuscripts online immediately after copy-editing, enabling rapid dissemination scientific...
Work-related injuries occurring during informal work often go unreported, yet lead to significant mortality and contribute substantially disease burden due injury-related disability. In Serbia, injury is a leading cause of death, with work-related comprising proportion. This study explored the frequency risk factors for these in rural Serbian community. During 12-month period, physicians from municipal Primary Care Centre reported all presenting using specific report form. One four occurred...
SUMMARY Objectives To assess the awareness and attitudes related to blood transfusion safety among donors from Autonomous Province ( AP ) Vojvodina, Republic of Serbia. Background Blood are at initial point safe systems. The active participation in selection process contributes increasing transfusions reduces potential risks for recipients. Materials Methods This cross‐sectional survey included 1191 Vojvodina. regarding supply were measured as 5‐point scales agreement/disagreement with...
Aim: The Public Health Reform II project was implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina from December 2011 to 2013 funded by the European Union Aid schema. principal aim of strengthen public health services country through improved control threats. Workshops for primary care physicians were provided improve situation increase communicable diseases notification rates eight selected centres. They followed with visits project’s implementing team verify effects trainings. Methods: quality...
Political violence has not been examined as a risk factor for traumatic injuries from road traffic crashes.To identify trends in crashes related to war-related military activity and international economic sanctions the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Serbia.Overall leading hospitalization fatality Serbia were 1996 through 2005. Rates calculated per 100,000 population 10,000 registered vehicles. Three time periods examined: years with (1996-1999); but no (2000-2001); neither nor...
We report a comprehensive approach for outbreak investigations, including cluster analysis (Bernoulli model), an algorithm to build inferential models, and molecular techniques confirm cases. Our may be interesting tool best exploit the large amount of unsystematically collected information available during investigations in healthcare settings.
This paper describes the changes in Human Immundodeficiency virus (HIV) testing rates Autonomous Province (AP) Vojvodina, Serbia since 2000 and compares provider-initiated with client-initiated HIV testing.Between 2008, 66,327 screening tests were reported from AP Vojvodina. During this time increased 1.2 per 1,000 inhabitants 2000, to 7.7 2008.The results showed an increase as a consequence of mandatory surgical patients well upsurge use Voluntary Counselling Testing (VCT). Pregnant women...