A5000566142- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Global Health Care Issues
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Noise Effects and Management
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
Cyprus University of Technology
2013-2025
University of Nicosia
2014-2023
University of British Columbia
2022
Universitat Politècnica de València
2022
University of Bologna
2022
Universitat de València
2022
Western Sydney University
2022
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
2022
University of Milan
2022
University of Padua
2022
To date, a substantial body of research has shown adverse health effects short-term changes in levels air pollution. Such associations have not been investigated smaller size cities the Eastern Mediterranean. A particular feature region is dust blown from Sahara few times year resulting extreme PM10 concentrations. It entirely clear whether such natural phenomena pose same risks. The effect daily particulate matter (PM10) and ozone (O3) on hospitalization for all, cardiovascular respiratory...
Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate overall and sex-specific excess all-cause mortality since the inception of COVID-19 pandemic until August 2020 among 22 countries. Methods Countries reported weekly or monthly from January 2015 end June 2020. Weekly deaths were for Excess was calculated by comparing (observed deaths) against a baseline obtained 2015–2019 data same week month using two methods: (i) difference in observed rates between average (ii) expected deaths. Results...
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread adoption of virus control measures have inevitably disrupted efforts to address lifestyle risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCD). This study aimed explore effects lockdown on all medicine pillars, namely diet, physical activity, sleep, stress, social support use risky substances. Methods was a cross-sectional convenient sample adults who resided in Cyprus during Spring 2020 lockdown. Participants completed an anonymous...
Studies on the association of birth by caesarean section (C/S) and allergies have produced conflicting findings. Furthermore, evidence whether this may differ in those at risk atopy is limited. This study aims to investigate mode delivery with asthma atopic sensitization extent which any effect modified family history allergies. Asthma outcomes were assessed cross-sectionally 2216 children age 8 basis parents' responses ISAAC questionnaire whilst skin prick tests eleven aeroallergens also...
Abstract Background Understanding the impact of burden COVID-19 is key to successfully navigating pandemic. As part a larger investigation on mortality impact, this study aims estimate Potential Years Life Lost (PYLL) in 17 countries and territories across world (Australia, Brazil, Cape Verde, Colombia, Cyprus, France, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Peru, Norway, England & Wales, Scotland, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, United States [USA]). Methods Age- sex-specific death numbers from primary...
Abstract Background Cyprus is undergoing a major health reform with the recent establishment of General Healthcare System (GHS). The GHS offers equal healthcare access through one primary insurer (Health Insurance Organization [HIO]) and benefits from wide collaborative network public private providers. However, unwanted variation in practice makes this transition challenging. guidelines could decrease these variations practice, but lacks capacity to develop them de novo. Through...
Whilst emerging evidence from animal and cell experiments has shown high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to have anti-inflammatory effects consistent with a protective role in asthma, human studies investigating the relationship of asthma produced conflicting results.To examine association between serum lipids among Cypriot children aged 11-12 years prevalence at age 15-17 years.In 3982 children, we assessed lipids, body mass index maximal oxygen consumption baseline (2001-2003) explored...
Polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene have been studied immune-related disorders either as independent contributors or combination with concentration. Vitamin and VDR independently linked to asthma susceptibility. We investigated whether variants were associated relation levels Cypriot adolescents.We 190 current wheezers, 69 of which categorized active asthmatics 671 healthy controls. determined three genotypes (BsmI, TaqI, ApaI) measured serum 25(OH)D levels. Logistic...
To assess the prevalence and sociodemographic determinants of breast-feeding (BF) exclusive (EBF) in Cyprus up to sixth month.Cross-sectional longitudinal descriptive study. BF EBF were estimated based on mothers' self-reported status line with Step 7 WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative questionnaire 24 h recall.Maternity wards all public hospitals twenty-nine (of thirty-five) private maternity clinics nationwide.Consecutive sample 586 mothers recruited within 48 from birth,...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has significantly affected the well-being of individuals worldwide. We herein describe epidemiology COVID-19 in Republic Cyprus during first epidemic wave (9 March–3 May 2020). analyzed surveillance data from laboratory-confirmed cases, including targeted testing and population screening. Statistical analyses included logistic regression. During period, 64,136 tests (7322.3 per 100,000) were performed, 873 cases diagnosed, 20 deaths reported (2.3%)....
Abstract Introduction While breastfeeding self-efficacy (BSES) is an important modifiable determinant of breastfeeding, a structured assessment not standard practice in Cyprus. We assessed the Greek version Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (BSES-SF), including its predictive validity terms (BF) and Exclusive (EBF) up to sixth month. Methods A methodological study with longitudinal design among 586 mother-infant dyads, as part “BrEaST Start Life” project. BSES was 24–48 h after birth at...
Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in humans. Limited data exist regarding extent problem among Cyprus youth. We Global Youth Survey to assess prevalence cigarette smoking middle high school students as well social environment which this taking place. The survey was conducted by International Institute for Environment Public Health association with Harvard School Health. A two-stage cluster sample design used select a representative from schools...
To compare objectively assessed physical activity levels, between asthmatic children and non-asthmatic controls.From a random community sample of 794 aged 8-9 years, in case-control design, 104 with ever doctor's diagnosis asthma 99 controls were recruited had assessment biaxial accelerometers for 7 days.Children active (also reporting at least one episode wheezing the last 12 months) inactive (no past appeared to have similar sedentary levels compared children. However, girls significantly...
Emerging evidence suggests that vitamin D might be implicated in asthma pathophysiology. This study aims to compare Vitamin mean serum levels and status between asthmatic non-asthmatic adolescents investigate the association of with severity.
The prevalence of childhood asthma and allergies in Cyprus was significantly higher urban compared to rural areas back the year 2000, against a background an overall low (e.g. current wheeze 6.9%) by comparison northern European countries. In this study we aimed assess temporal changes after 8-year interval examine whether any differential have occurred parts island. During academic years 1999-2000 2007-2008, parents 7-8 old children residing same set completed ISAAC core questionnaire....
High body mass index (BMI) has been shown to be associated with asthma, but the pattern of this association is still unclear and may differ by gender or stage puberty. BMI only a proxy adiposity, whereas estimation fat percent (BF%) bioimpedance technique considered an accurate measure adiposity. We investigated whether BF% behave differently in their asthma between genders, before during adolescence.In cross-sectional study 10,981 schoolchildren, we used logistic regression models examine...
To assess the association of baseline cardiorespiratory fitness ( CRF ) with incidence overweight over a 4.6‐year period in adolescence. In cohort 4878 adolescents, we assessed body mass index years 2001–2003 and 2007. was at as maximal oxygen consumption VO 2max , mL/kg/min) using 20‐m shuttle run test examined against follow‐up. Estimated higher males than females, P < 0.001, lower obese non‐overweight subjects. The follow‐up among participants 15.5% [95% confidence interval CI 13.7% to...
Abstract Objective To assess vitamin D status among Cypriot adolescents and investigate potential determinants including BMI body fat percentage (BF%). Design Participants had cross-sectional assessments of serum D, physical activity, dietary intake sun exposure. Linear logistic regression models were used to explore the associations with predictors. Setting Hospitals, Cyprus, November 2007–May 2008. Subjects Adolescents ( n 671) aged 16–18 years. Results Mean was 22·90 sd 6·41) ng/ml. Only...
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Several studies have examined the relationship of asthma with serum dyslipidemia and reported positive, negative or no association. Most were limited by their cross-sectional design wide age range participants. In a cohort children in Cyprus, we explored association high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) at 16-18 years (follow-up) independently relation to HDL-C 11-12 (baseline). <b><i>Methods:</i></b>...
Breastfeeding (BF) should be protected, promoted, and supported for all infants in humanitarian settings. The re-establishment of exclusive BF is also a central part the management acutely malnourished under 6 months (<6 m). Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) runs nutrition project Maiduguri, protracted emergency setting North-East Nigeria. This study aimed to explore caregivers' (CGs) health workers' (HWs) perceptions practice, promotion, support among CGs with <6 m this setting.We conducted...