This study aimed (1) to present public health interventions mitigate the early spread of SARS-CoV-2 implemented in Poland between January 9 and March 29, 2020, (2) analyze potential impact these regulations on phase COVID-19 outbreak Poland.All legal published Journal Laws were analyzed. Out 406 identified, 56 related outbreak. Moreover, official announcements governmental websites dedicated coronavirus issues analyzed.On 4, reported first laboratory-confirmed case. On 9, introduced border...

ARTICLE Nonrespiratory symptoms in patients with COVID -19 501 while 14% of cases, are severe (dyspnea, hypoxia, or >50% lung involvement on imaging) and only 5% cases critical (respiratory failure, shock, multiorgan system dysfunction). 2,4,5Older age comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory hypertension, cancer risk factors for a IntroductIon Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID -19) is communicable caused by acute syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS -CoV -2). 1,2To...

SARS -CoV -2 epidemic in Poland 615As of April 30, 2020, a total 3 090 445 COVID -19 cases have been reported worldwide, including 217 769 deaths. 4COVID Europe account for about half those globally.The first country with confirmed case was France (January 24, 2020). 5On January 28, the Germany, and days later Italy, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. 5INTROduCTION Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS -2) emerged at end 2019 Asia (Hubei province, China) spread around world. 1...

Monitoring of tobacco use is one the key control activities. This study aimed to assess current prevalence and patterns e-cigarette in Poland as well investigate socioeconomic factors associated with cigarette smoking use. cross-sectional was carried out 2019, on a representative nationwide sample 1011 individuals aged 15+ Poland. Daily declared by 21.0% participants; 1.3% participants were occasional smokers, 10.7% former smokers. Heated used 0.4% participants. Ever 4.0% 1.4% users. A...

Vaccination is considered as one of the most successful and cost-effective public health interventions. This study aimed to assess (1) attitudes behaviors towards mandatory childhood vaccination, with particular emphasis on socio-economic factors determining vaccine confidence among adults in Poland well (2) identify potential impact anti-vaccination movement vaccination coverage children adolescents aged ≤19 years. cross-sectional was carried 2019 a nationwide, representative sample 1079...

Vaccination is one of the most useful preventive interventions in healthcare. The purpose our study was to gain overview opinions, knowledge, and engagement vaccination practices among medical students (MS) junior doctors (JD) Europe. survey distributed from March 2016 until August via e-mail social media European Medical Students’ Association. In total, 1821 responses MS JD 34 countries region were analysed. majority respondents agreed that vaccines are (98.7%) effective (97.2%). Although...

Weight bias and weight stigma pose significant challenges in healthcare, particularly affecting obesity management practices patient care quality. Our study evaluates their prevalence impact among healthcare professionals Poland. Using the Fat Phobia Scale custom questions, we surveyed 686 via Computer-Assisted Web Interview (CAWI). Results reveal a moderate level of explicit (mean score: 3.60 ± 0.57), with variations across professional groups: physicians (3.70 0.48), dietitians (3.51...

The analysed draft amendment to the Public Health Act aims protect health of minors in Poland from negative effects consuming energy drinks containing caffeine and taurine by restricting advertising access these drinks. opinion presents results scientific research on level consumption specific characteristics consumers Poland, as well market data public surveys. author considers that, basis available data, introduction restrictions is justified. However, proposed measures raise doubts their...

Physicians play a key role in combating tobacco use. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and behaviors toward smoking cessation vaping interventions among physicians Poland; identify factors shaping physicians’ interventions; assess differences recommended for cigarette smokers users of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). A questionnaire-based survey was conducted 2018 attending mandatory public health training courses delivered at School Public Health, Centre Postgraduate...

BACKGROUND:The incidence of unspecific back pain and osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures increases significantly with age. Considering the difficulties in diagnosis spontaneous fractures, this retrospective study aimed to compare characteristics women postmenopausal osteoporosis without fractures. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This enrolled 334 osteoporosis; 150 had 184 no Densitometric fracture assessment bone mineral density measurements central skeleton were performed for each patient....

BACKGROUND Electronic nicotine delivery systems, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are gaining popularity. The objectives of this study were to assess the knowledge and beliefs about e-cigarettes among physicians in Poland. MATERIAL AND METHODS A questionnaire-based survey was conducted attending mandatory courses delivered at School Public Health, Centre Postgraduate Medical Education (Warsaw, Poland). questionnaire included 24 questions concerning attitudes e-cigarettes....

Smoke-free policies have been shown to significantly reduce secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure in private and public places. The objectives of this study were to: (1) assess the prevalence characteristics voluntary smoke-free home rules Poland; (2) association with self-reported SHS homes. A cross-sectional survey was conducted September 2019 a nationally representative sample 1011 individuals aged 15 over. Nationally, 66.1% had 100% rule (78.9% non-smokers 18.6% smokers;

Background Vitamin D deficiency occurs in as much 90-95% of the Polish population, although this condition is known to cause negative long-term health implications. The role medical doctors advising proper supplementation, monitoring and correcting levels 25-hydroxyvitamin individuals great importance should be used help mitigate its common deficits. aim study was evaluate knowledge, attitudes practices physicians regarding vitamin supplementation order identify areas for improvement...

Objective We assessed changes in secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure workplaces and public venues Poland over a 9-year period following the adoption of smoke-free policy 2010. Design Six waves cross-sectional surveys were carried out between 2009 2019. Participants A nationally representative sample adult Polish residents (age 15 years older) was surveyed. Survey respondents self-reported SHS workplace 12 different venues. Data analysed separately for samples consisting (1) all (2) non-smokers...

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an urgent public health issue. The role of medical doctors in proper antibiotic use crucial. aim this study was to evaluate the knowledge and practices Polish antimicrobial prescribing resistance. group consisted 504 with average age 32.8 ± 5.9 years, mostly women (65%). paper questionnaire developed on basis a survey tool by European Centre for Disease Prevention Control (ECDC) Public Health England (PHE). According our study, physicians were aware that:...

The aim of the article was, to present situation old people during COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. has an illustrative character and is based on available data. Authors starting from presentation basic demographic epidemiological data, discussed such aspects functioning elderly as, physical activity, economic, social, cultural educational use Internet resources, which were transformed due pandemic. In particular, isolation protective measures as distance, masks, handwashing stay-at-home...