A5088091184- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Romani and Gypsy Studies
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Circular RNAs in diseases
- Public health and occupational medicine
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Occupational exposure and asthma
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
Comenius University Bratislava
2012-2025
Most countries have enacted some restrictions to reduce social contacts slow down disease transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic. For nearly two years, individuals likely also adopted new behaviours avoid pathogen exposure based on personal circumstances. We aimed understand way in which different factors affect - a critical step improving future pandemic responses.The analysis was repeated cross-sectional contact survey data collected standardized international study from 21 European...
This study investigated the attitudes of Slovak medical students to COVID-19 vaccination. A cross-sectional was conducted between 10 March 2021 and 24 2021, as second wave coronavirus spread in Slovakia. It performed four faculties with years 1–6. An online anonymous questionnaire distributed through official university platforms. The survey completed by 1228 5374 students. vaccinated group had received at least one dose vaccine. on students, which 880 (71.7%) were 348 unvaccinated (28.3%)....
Abstract We aimed to quantify rates of waning immunity after measles vaccination from seroprevalence data collected in a study population with high coverage and fixed schedule. Data were during national survey (the Immunological Survey) carried out the Slovak Republic 2018. The average rate against first dose measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine (ages 1.5–10 years) was 9.7% per year geometric mean titer value 2,634 mUI/mL. second MMR 10–33 significantly lower: 4.8% lower 1,331 This decline...
Background/Objectives: This study analyzed data on the actual timing of first and second doses Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination in Slovakia according to schedule. Methods: Histograms were constructed using immunological survey MMR conducted 2018. Results: For dose (2560 individuals), 83.4% them vaccinated timely (15th–18th month, mostly 16th month), while 13.8% delayed. (1061 72.7% vaccinations (11th year), 23.2% There was a bimodal distribution administration dose, with peaks at...
Abstract Objective. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, restrictive repetitive patterns of behavior, interests activities. The aim this study was to determine the postnatal levels thyroid hormones investigate their association with severity ASD symptoms. Methods. included 56 children (46 boys 10 girls) aged 24–42 months. For diagnostics Diagnostic Observation Schedule - second version (ADOS-2)...
In Slovakia, thanks to a highly effective vaccination programme, no domestic cases of measles have been reported since 1999. However, there are several outbreaks currently hitting some countries in Europe. Difficulties reaching the goal elimination make it necessary monitor status population susceptibility prevent similar future. We hypothesize that immunity wanes overtime, which can substantially impact susceptibility. This work introduces model estimates proportion individuals susceptible...
The goal of the study was to provide missing data on accuracy enhanced transcutaneous bilirubinometry in a monoracial population term neonates, considering three different measurement sites.Transcutaneous bilirubin measured using JM-105 device forehead, chest, and abdomen. Blood sampling for total serum concentration has been performed within 10 minutes measurements. Paired measurements were statistically analyzed.The group consisted 102 healthy Slovak infants. correlation between...
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify personal variables and nonoccupational risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome analyse the strength association these factors. Methods: We performed a case-control with 162 cases 300 controls. studied consecutive patients an electrophysiologically confirmed diagnosis symptomatic syndrome. Univariate analysis in case group control comparing them presence various Multivariate carried out through logistic regression. Results: mean BMI age...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in attitudes towards vaccination against COVID-19 among secondary school teachers and outpatient physicians. A cross-sectional realised using anonymous questionnaires. EPI Info 7 program R software, version 4.0.2 were used for statistical analysis. questionnaire completed by 868 respondents (teaching staff N = 451; physician 417). number employees vaccinated 742 (85.5%). those influenza (last season) 192 (21.9%). statistically significant...
Despite the effective National Immunization Programme of Slovakia, some population groups are incompletely vaccinated or unvaccinated. We aimed to describe measles outbreak spread in Eastern Slovakia between May and October 2018, affecting Roma communities relation existing immunity gaps.We defined a group persons living socially closed with low vaccination coverage.Of 439 cases (median age: 10 years), 264 (60.1%) were vaccinated, 137 (31.2%) received two doses 127 (28.9%) one dose vaccines,...
Aim: Varicella is a highly contagious disease. In Slovakia, 15,000-30,000 cases are reported annually. However, vaccination against varicella not widely used in Slovakia. The aim of this paper to predict the influence administrated different ages on disease occurrence age groups. Methods: Deterministic, age-stratified SIR (susceptible-infected-recovered) model with stable population was for prediction spread Results: Vaccination group designated as 0 influences proportion susceptible and...
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), a disorder of primary surfactant deficiency resulting in pulmonary insufficiency, remains significant problem for preterm neonates. Associations between genetic variants proteins and RDS have been reported, but haplotypes the protein B gene (SFTPB) not studied. The aim study was to prove hypothesis that certain SFTPB may be protective or risk factors RDS.The performed with 149 infants, born <34 weeks gestation, 86 infants mild without (control group) 63...
Background: The proportion of occupational infectious diseases (ID) in the total number reported Slovak Republic (SR) and Czech (CR) was decreasing from 1973 to 2010. Our study presents a longitudinal analysis occurrence period 1973-2010 with special focus on viral hepatitis. Methods: sources data were national health statistics Czechoslovakia, Republic. Descriptive statistical methods used for analysis. Incidence rate calculated per 100,000 general population or people insured. Results:...
Significant hemodynamic changes happen in the abdominal region at moment of birth and during first week life premature newborns.The aim study was to assess early postnatal Doppler sonographic blood flow parameters superior mesenteric artery (SMA) occurring three days late preterm infants.10 infants were enrolled into prospective study.Abdominal velocities (ABFV) SMA obtained age 2, 24 72 hours (h), before feeding.Screening included peak systolic velocity (PSV), end-diastolic (EDV),...
Vaccination against measles is one of the most effective public health interventions which has saved millions lives and interrupted circulation natural virus in population. However, it widely accepted that immunity after vaccination can wane, especially those who have had no contact with virus. This study aimed to classify particular birth cohorts adults regard their exposure wild population a long history mandatory vaccination. We introduced two methods. In first, we estimated probability...
Although neonatal jaundice is a ubiquitous and predominantly benign phenomenon, the risk of neurotoxicity exists in number infants with unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. Plotting bilirubin values on nomograms enables clinicians to employ an anticipatory individualized approach goal avoiding excessive hyperbilirubinemia preventing acute encephalopathy its progression kernicterus. We aimed construct for White term based transcutaneous (TcB) measurements using JM-105 device.TcB were taken at...
<h3>Objective</h3> To characterize hemodynamic changes in celiac artery (CA) and superior mesenteric (SMA) healthy term newborns during the first six hours after birth by means of Doppler ultrasonography. <h3>Materials methods</h3> The study included 30 newborns. ultrasound examinations using Aloka α-10 were performed at age 2.4 6 birth. statistical analysis variables was non - parametric Friedman test with all pairwise multiple comparisons. Presented results are shown as median...