A5091389339- Research in Social Sciences
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Physical Activity and Health
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Community Health and Development
- Risk Perception and Management
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Obesity and Health Practices
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Turku University Hospital
2024
University of Southern Denmark
2012-2021
Pensoft Publishers (Bulgaria)
2020
National Museum of Natural History
2020
Kiel University
2020
Coburg University of Applied Sciences
2020
Pokhara University
2019
KU Leuven
2017
Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
2017
University of South Australia
2017
Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)–related risk perceptions, knowledge, precautionary actions, and information sources were studied in the Netherlands during 2003 SARS outbreak. Although respondents highly aware of outbreak, outbreak did not result unnecessary actions or fears.
To study the levels of perceived threat, severity, vulnerability, response efficacy, and self-efficacy for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) eight other diseases in five European three Asian countries.A computer-assisted phone survey was conducted among 3,436 respondents. The questionnaire focused on related to SARS diseases.Perceived threat case an outbreak country higher than that diseases. Perceived vulnerability at intermediate level severity high compared varied between countries...
Summary Self‐reported short or long sleep duration has been repeatedly found to be associated with increased mortality and health risks. However, there is still an insufficient amount of detailed knowledge available characterize the groups in general population. Consequently, underlying mechanisms potentially explaining risks are unclear. In present study, self‐reported a sample Finnish population was studied, its possible associations such factors as self‐perceived health, sociodemographic...
During autumn 2005, we conducted 3,436 interviews in European and Asian countries. We found risk perceptions of avian influenza to be at an intermediate level beliefs efficacy slightly lower. Risk were higher Europe than Asia; [corrected] lower Asia.
The knowledge-practice gap in public health is widely known. importance of using different types evidence for the development effective promotion has also been emphasized. Nevertheless, practice, intervention decisions are often based on perceived short-term opportunities, lacking most approaches, thus limiting impact strategies. This article focuses facilitators and barriers use developing enhancing physical activity policies. Data was collected 2012 by interviewing 86 key stakeholders from...
Healthcare ethics is neglected in clinical practice LMICs (Low and Middle Income Countries) such as Nepal. The main objective of this study was to assess the current status knowledge, attitude healthcare among resident doctors ward nurses a tertiary teaching hospital Nepal.This cross sectional conducted (n = 118) 86) largest care Nepal during January- February 2016 with self-administered questionnaire. A Cramer's V value assessed ascertain strength differences variables between nurses....
A survey was conducted (n = 1,216) to evaluate the level of knowledge about basic facts genetics and attitudes toward gene tests among Finnish population. Our results show that a majority population generally approved tests. Well over half respondents believed genetic testing will have positive consequences, but many also had worries related development We showed there an association between attitudes, better did not simply lead unambiguous acceptance. Among those with highest in respects...
PURPOSE We report results of a randomized prospective study that compared single agents low toxicity given both as the first-line and second-line chemotherapy with combination in advanced breast cancer distant metastases. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients single-agent arm (n = 153) received weekly epirubicin (E) 20 mg/m2 until progression or cumulative dose 1,000 mg/m2, followed by mitomycin (M) 8 every 4 weeks, those 150) were first cyclophosphamide 500 E 60 fluorouracil three times per week...
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is nontherapeutic surgical modification of the female genitalia. It an ancient tradition in large parts Africa, including Ethiopia, especially eastern part country. This study aimed to identify prevalence, perceptions, perpetuators, reasons for conducting FGM, and factors associated with this practice regard women's health.Community-based cross-sectional house-to-house interviews were conducted during 2008 among 858 females reproductive age (15-49 years),...
Abstract Background and objectives The aim of this study was to the role menopausal status physical activity on quality life. Methods A total 1,165 Finnish women aged 45-64 years from a national representative population-based were followed up for 8 years. Study participants completed Health 2000 questionnaire follow-up in 2008. Ordinal logistic regression analysis used measure effect global life (QoL). Other variables included analyses age, education, change as assessed with metabolic...
Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common among women in Sudan, with more than two-thirds of all invasive cervical being diagnosed at an advanced stage (stages III and IV). The lack a screening program for Sudan may contribute to late presentation this cancer, but other factors potentially associated stages diagnosis are unknown. purpose research was investigate relationship between age, marital status, ethnicity, health insurance coverage, residence urban vs rural setting, (at...
Objective To study psychosocial predictors of attendance at an organised breast cancer screening programme. Setting Finnish programme based on personal first round invitations in 1992–94, and with 90% rate. Methods Attenders (n=946) belonged to a 10% random sample (n=1680 women, age 50, response rate 64%) the target population (n=16 886), non-attenders (n=641, 38%) came from whole population. Predictors were measured one month before invitation. Measures included items for social behavioural...