A5076665617- Migration, Health and Trauma
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health and Medical Studies
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Social and Demographic Issues in Germany
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Infrared Thermography in Medicine
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Ukrainian Legal and Forensic Studies
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Military, Security, and Education Studies
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Legal and Policy Issues
- Physical Activity and Health
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
2016-2024
Luther University
2022
Leipzig University
2009-2020
In an attempt to reduce harm related gambling problems, Internet sports betting service provider, bwin Interactive Entertainment, AG (bwin), imposes limits on the amount of money that users can deposit into their online accounts. We examined effects these behavior.We compared (1) behavior those who exceeded with did not, and (2) before after exceeding limits. analyzed 2 years actual records 47000 subscribers bwin.Only 160 (0.3%) at least once. Gamblers evidenced higher average number bets...
Abstract Anthropometric quantities are widely used in epidemiologic research as possible confounders, risk factors, or outcomes. 3D laser-based body scans (BS) allow evaluation of dozens short time with minimal physical contact between observers and probands. The aim this study was to compare BS classical manual anthropometric (CA) assessments respect feasibility, reliability, validity. We performed a on 108 individuals multiple measurements CA estimate intra- inter-rater reliabilities for...
Background In the connected world, although societies are not directly involved in a military conflict, they exposed to media reports of violence. Aims We assessed effects such exposures on mental health Germany during conflict Ukraine. Method used German population-based cohort for digital research, DigiHero, launching survey eighth day Russo-Ukrainian war. Of 27 509 participants from general population, 19 444 (70.7%) responded within 17 days. measured and fear impact war compared with...
Introduction The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting consequences are in center political discussions, media, likely individual thinking population Germany. Yet, impact this prolonged exposure on mental health is not known hitherto. Methods Using based cohort study DigiHero from three federal states (Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, Bavaria), we assessed anxiety levels (GAD-7), depressive symptoms (PHQ-9), distress (modified PDI) first weeks war 6 months later. Results Of those 19,432, who...
As part of the ActifCare (ACcess to Timely Formal Care) project, we conducted expert interviews in eight European countries with policy and political decision makers, or representatives relevant institutions, determine their perspectives on access formal care for people dementia carers.Each country (Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom) semi-structured 4-7 experts (total N = 38). interview guide addressed topics "Complexity Continuity Care",...
An important step in Internet addiction research is to develop standardized instruments for assessing addiction–related symptoms. The Compulsive Use Scale (CIUS) a promising brief questionnaire. aim of this study was examine the factor structure German version CIUS with confirmatory analysis general population sample. In addition, best fitting tested factorial invariance across sex, age, education level, and weekly use. We used weighted sample (N=8,132) 14–64 years olds spending at least 1...
Abstract 65 million people worldwide are estimated to suffer from long-term symptoms after their SARS-CoV-2 infection (Long COVID). However, there is still little information about the early recovery among those who initially developed Long COVID, i.e. had 4–12 weeks but no 12 weeks. We aimed identify associated factors with this recovery. used data SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals DigiHero study. Participants provided infections and at time of infection, weeks, more than post-infection....
Abstract Background and Aims Existing evidence suggests that text message interventions can help people to reduce their alcohol consumption. However, studies with alcohol‐dependent patients are lacking. In this study a 1‐year automatic mobile phone‐based short messaging service (SMS) intervention on consumption in after detoxification hospital was compared treatment as usual. Design Multi‐center, randomized, controlled, two parallel‐group, observer‐blinded trial. Setting Participants Primary...
Background: In the connected world, societies not directly involved in a military conflict are exposed to media reports of violence and/or concerns related further developments. The effects on mental health have yet been measured using clinical scales. We assessed Germany during Ukraine.Methods: used population-based cohort for digital research DigiHero Germany, launching survey eighth day Russo-Ukrainian war. Of 27,509 participants from general population, 19,444 (70·7%) responded within 17...
Background: Access to formal dementia care services varies widely within and across European countries. This paper presents Irish data from one study the Timely Formal Care (Actifcare) JPND-funded research project. explored professional experiences, perceived barriers facilitators in accessing home- community-based health social perspectives of healthcare professionals expert stakeholders a unique position influence policy Ireland. Methods: An exploratory qualitative design with...
The timely use of community services is supposed to enable people with dementia live at home as long possible. However, access seems be gained late in the trajectory dementia. As part transnational project Actifcare (including Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and United Kingdom), barriers facilitators when using formal care experienced by dementia, informal carers healthcare professionals were investigated. Consecutively, strategies improving service suggested...
This scientific article reveals the current problems of people with disabilities in higher education. The problem free access to education for special needs is quite relevant. Given that disability population, unfortunately, has a negative trend increase numbers, it increasingly attracting equal and all categories especially needs. author focuses on existing barriers persons (non-compliance legal requirements organization process educational needs, example, predominant absence rehabilitation...
Given that the disability of population, unfortunately, has negative dynamics to increase its number, it is increasingly attracting equal and free access education for all categories especially people with special needs. That why need identify problems faced by disabilities in exercising their constitutional right higher becoming urgent. The methodological basis writing this article a system general methods scientific knowledge. authors focus on existing barriers disabilities. It stated...