A5011187687- Child and Adolescent Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Global Health Care Issues
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Human Health and Disease
- Regional Development and Management Studies
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Physical Activity and Health
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Public Procurement and Policy
Hrvatski zavod za javno zdravstvo
2015-2025
University Hospital Centre Zagreb
2021
University of Zagreb
2021
Institute of Social Sciences
2017
Zdravstveni centar
2017
Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University
2017
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
2017
ABSTRACT Background International comparisons of population birth data provide essential benchmarks for evaluating perinatal health policies. Objectives This study aimed to describe routine national sources in Europe by their ability core indicators. Methods The Euro‐Peristat Network collected on a recommended set indicators from 2015 2021 using federated protocol based common model with 16 items. Data providers completed an online questionnaire the used each country. We classified countries...
Abstract Stillbirth rates have stalled or increased in some European countries during the last decade. We investigate to what extent time-trends and between-country differences stillbirth are explained by changing prevalence of advanced maternal age teenage pregnancies multiple births. analysed data on stillbirths live births multiplicity from 2010 2021 25 using Kitagawa decomposition separate rate into compositional components. Rates significantly decreased six countries, but two. Changes...
Abstract Background Despite concerns about worsening pregnancy outcomes resulting from healthcare restrictions, economic difficulties and increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, preterm birth (PTB) rates declined in some countries 2020, while stillbirth appeared stable. Like other shocks, pandemic may have exacerbated existing socioeconomic disparities pregnancy, but this remains to be established. Our objective was investigate changes PTB by status (SES) European countries. Methods...
There are wide disparities in neonatal mortality rates (NMRs, deaths <28 days of life after live birth per 1000 births) between countries Europe, indicating potential for improvement. Comparing country-specific patterns births and with low can facilitate the development effective intervention strategies.
Stillbirth is a major public health problem, but measurement remains challenge even in high-income countries. We compared routine stillbirth statistics Europe reported by Eurostat with data from the Euro-Peristat research network.We used on stillbirths 2015 both sources for 31 European rates per 1000 total births were analyzed gestational age (GA) and birthweight groups. Information termination of pregnancy at ≥22 weeks' GA was separately.Routinely collected higher than those network. For...
To update the estimate of multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence in Croatia using epidemiological tools.This level IV, study gathered data from three national patient registries and one database a non-governmental MS patients' organization. Data were extracted on all individuals who had undergone hospital treatment, consulted their primary health care providers about MS-related symptoms, been listed as having disability, or members mentioned organization 2015. A new was formed, which living...
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic exposed multiple shortcomings in national and international capacity to respond an infectious disease outbreak. It is essential learn from these deficiencies prepare for future epidemics. One major gap the limited availability of timely comprehensive population-based routine data about COVID-19's impact on pregnant women babies. As part Horizon 2020 PHIRI (Population Health Information Research Infrastructure) project use population COVID-19 surveillance,...
<ns3:p><ns3:bold>Context:</ns3:bold> International comparisons of the health mothers and babies provide essential benchmarks for guiding practice policy, but statistics are not routinely compiled in a comparable way. These data especially critical during emergencies, such as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Population Health Information Research Infrastructure (PHIRI) project aimed to promote exchange population Europe included Use Case on perinatal health.</ns3:p><ns3:p>...
AimTo determine the prevalence of common somatic comorbidities among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) positive patients in Croatia first pandemic wave, and assess differences clinical outcomes depending on presence comorbidities.MethodsWe analyzed data from confirmed to be SARS-CoV-2-positive February through May 2020. The were obtained laboratories, primary health care providers, hospitals. Previously recorded comorbidities, including diabetes, cancer, circulatory diseases, chronic...
<ns5:p><ns5:bold>Context:</ns5:bold> International comparisons of the health mothers and babies provide essential benchmarks for guiding practice policy, but statistics are not routinely compiled in a comparable way. These data especially critical during emergencies, such as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Population Health Information Research Infrastructure (PHIRI) project aimed to promote exchange population Europe included Use Case on perinatal health.</ns5:p><ns5:p>...
The aim of this study was to analyse the association poor self--perceived health with demographic, socioeconomic and lifestyle factors using data from European Health Interview Survey.When applying multiple logistic regression model, two demographic (male sex, older age), all four (low education level, unemployed retired, living in households lowest income, social support) only one factor (no alcohol consumption) were revealed as associated self-perceived health.The among adult population...
To determine the prevalence of muscular dystrophy (MD) and spinal atrophy (SMA) in Croatia by use multiple epidemiological tools.This study collected data from three national patient registries one database a non-governmental organization (NGO) MD SMA patients. The involved all individuals who either had undergone hospital treatment for or SMA, consulted their primary health care providers MD- SMA-related symptoms, were listed as disabled due to members mentioned NGO 2016. In order prevent...
The Croatian Institute of Public Health (CIPH), as the institution responsible for national health statistics, was in early March 2020 confronted with a serious challenge. After official declaration coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) epidemic, CIPH had to provide adequate resources surveillance wide array epidemiological parameters on short notice, which necessary manage current public crisis. It is noteworthy that at time, Croatia, like many other countries European Union and worldwide, did...
U Republici Hrvatskoj se, u Registru osoba s invaliditetom prati broj oštećenjem sluha kod kojih je utvrđen invaliditet temeljem tog oštećenja. Podatke Registar dostavlja Zavod za vještačenje, profesionalnu rehabilitaciju i zapošljavanje invaliditetom. Prema Registru, živi 13 609 čiji uzrokovan (0,32%), no uspoređujući taj podatak podacima međunarodnih istraživanja nailazimo na velike razlike. Podaci o prevalenciji oštećenja svijetu pokazuju 16 puta veću učestalost od one trenutno...
The goal of the research is to present data on prevalence breastfeeding in Republic Croatia for a three-year peroid. In cooperation with Ministry Health, Croatian Institute Public Health and Department Business Analysis MCS Group, nutrition children years 2020, 2021 2022, have been extracted from Group database. total, 63,969 records type infants 15,871 older than one year were processed, collected 55,042 total. percentage exclusively breastfed 1 month 56.49%, 3 months 46.09%, 6 9.66%. When...
Abstract Background International comparisons provide essential benchmarks for evaluating perinatal health policies, but these rely on the availability of routine national birth data. This study aimed to describe population data sources in Europe by their ability core indicators. Methods The Euro-Peristat Network collected a recommended set indicators from 2015 2021 using federated protocol based common model with 17 items. Data providers filled an on-line questionnaire used each country. We...
Acute respiratory tract infections are common in primary healthcare care settings and frequently result antibiotic prescriptions, despite being primarily viral. There is scarcity of research examining impact academic detailing (AD) intervention on prescribing practices for these resource-constrained like southeastern Europe. Therefore aim this study was to evaluate AD as an antimicrobial stewardship measure acute setting Croatia which located Secondary goal included incidence Clostridioides...
Aim: The World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi) serves to assess implementation of national infant and young child feeding policies, programs practices. Results the assessment are published on WBTi website. So far, 100 countries have produced a report, including Croatia in 2015 2024. In this paper we present 2024 results for Republic Croatia. Methods: A multidisciplinary working group was formed from members Croatian Ministry Health National Committee. ten policy program indicators...
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the self-perceived health persons who regularly (three or more times a week) use bicycle as means transport with that completely mostly (less than three inactive in Croatia.
<h3></h3> To determine the impact of COVID-19 epidemic on preventive health care visits and vacciantions in pediatrician practises primary Croatia. Data about infants preschool children Croatia were extracted from Central Health Information System Republic comparison 2019 2020 data was made, respectively month by month. We analized only for children, 0 to 6 years old. In total, during 2019, 268,556 recorded compared 252,690 2020, which is decline 5.9%. The biggest decline, 42.6%, March but...
<h3>Objective</h3> To present prevention activities in primary health care of infants and preschool children Croatia during 2018, based on data from Central Health Information System the Republic (CEZIH). <h3>Methods</h3> (up to one year age) (1-6 years is provided within pre-school children's service family (general) medicine service. More than 90% pediatricians rest them general practitioners. Practices which are contracted by Croatian Insurance Fund routinely send electronic messages with...