Yolanda Castellano
A5014193992- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Noise Effects and Management
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
Institut Català d'Oncologia
2017-2025
Institut d'Investigació Biomédica de Bellvitge
2018-2024
Bellvitge University Hospital
2020-2024
Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias
2020-2024
Ajuntament de L’Hospitalet
2022-2024
Instituto de Salud Carlos III
2022-2024
Prevention Group
2023-2024
Universitat de Barcelona
2020-2023
Centre for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases
2022-2023
Tobacco Research Institute
2022-2023
<h3>Background</h3> Tobacco use is still highly prevalent in Europe, despite the tobacco control efforts made by governments. The development of policies varies substantially across countries. Control Scale (TCS) was introduced to quantify implementation European countries <h3>Objective</h3> To assess midterm association on smoking prevalence and quit ratios among 27 Union (EU) Member States (EU27). <h3>Methods</h3> Ecological study. We used TCS EU27 2007 data from Eurobarometer survey (2006...
Understanding smoking behaviors in vulnerable groups is essential for effective cessation services. This study characterizes tobacco consumption and identifies factors associated with nicotine dependence motivation to quit among individuals entering alcohol cannabis treatment programs. A multi-center cross-sectional was conducted ten centers Barcelona province. Participants' sociodemographics use were assessed, including cigarette (Fagerström test). Self-efficacy measured on a 0-10 Likert...
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The TackSHS project aims to comprehensively elucidate the impact that exposure second-hand smoke (SHS) from cigarettes and aerosols (SHA) electronic have on respiratory health of European population according socioeconomic characteristics other determinants.The involves a series coordinated studies carried out by 11 academic public organisations six countries. will investigate: a) determinants SHS SHA assessed at individual level (surveys representative general samples) in common...
The EUREST-PLUS ITC Europe surveys aim to evaluate the impact of European Union's Tobacco Products Directive (EU TPD) implementation within context WHO FCTC. This article describes methodology 2016 (Wave 1) and 2018 2) International Control 6 (6E) Country Survey in Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania Spain; England arm 4 Smoking Vaping (4CV) Survey; 10) 2017 11) Netherlands (NL) Survey. All three covering a total eight countries are prospective cohort studies with nationally...
Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use emits potentially hazardous compounds and deteriorates indoor air quality. Home is a place where e-cigarettes may frequently be used amid its increasing prohibition in public places. This study assessed the real-life scenario of bystanders' exposure to secondhand e-cigarette aerosol (SHA) at home. A one-week observational was conducted within TackSHS project four countries (Greece, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom) 2019 including: 1) homes users living...
The study assessed awareness and use of heated tobacco products (HTPs) factors that influenced these issues among cigarette smokers from six European countries in 2016 (Wave 1) 2018 2).A survey was conducted a nationally representative sample aged 18 years or older Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania Spain (N = 6011) 6027; 53% the previous wave were retained, regardless smoking status dropouts replaced by replenishment smokers). Data collected through face-to-face interviews. Estimates...
To examine changes in hospital workers’ interventions before and after online training. Pre-post evaluation of the self-reported performance 5A's by workers from three organizations involved. We assessed individual, behavioural, organisational-level factors through a questionnaire that included 43 items (0 = none to 10 most possible) completed 6 months Medians interquartile ranges were calculated. changes, non-parametric test for paired data (Wilcoxon) was used. 202 professionals (76...
Second-hand smoke exposure has decreased in a number of countries due to widespread smoke-free legislation public places, but is still present private settings like homes and cars. Our objective was describe what extent smokers implement smoking rules these six European Union (EU) Member States (MS).A cross-sectional survey conducted with nationally representative sample adult from Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania Spain (ITC survey, part the EUREST-PLUS Project). We analysed data...
The European (EU) Tobacco Product Directive (TPD) was implemented in May 2016 to regulate the design and labelling of cigarettes roll-your-own tobacco. At same time, UK introduced standardized packaging measures, whereas Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania Spain did not. This study examines impact introducing England using a quasi-experimental design.Data from adult smokers Waves 1 (2016; N=9547) 2 (2018; N=9724) International Control Policy Evaluation surveys (England) EUREST-PLUS...
This study presents perceptions of the harmfulness electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) relative to combustible among smokers from six European Union (EU) countries, prior implementation EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), and 2 years post-TPD.Data were drawn EUREST-PLUS ITC Europe Surveys, a cohort adult (≥18 years) Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania Spain. Data collected in 2016 (pre-TPD: N = 6011) 2018 (post-TPD: 6027). Weighted generalized estimating equations used estimate...
Smoke-free policies are effective in preventing secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure, but their adoption at home remains largely voluntary. This study aimed to quantify SHS exposure homes with residents who Europe according households' characteristics, tobacco consumption habits, and national contextual factors. Cross-sectional (March 2017–September 2018) based on measurements of air nicotine inside 162 from nine European countries. We installed passive samplers for seven consecutive days monitor...
This study aimed to estimate airborne nicotine concentrations and nicotine, cotinine, tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) in settled dust from private cars Spain the UK.
To estimate excess mortality in patients with an alcohol use disorder and to calculate the population-based impact attributable this disorder, emphasis on differences according gender age.We carried out a longitudinal study of dynamic retrospective cohort which 7,109 (76.5% men) aged 18-64 years who started medical day treatment between 1997 2006 were recruited. Deaths monitored until end using national register. Standardized ratios (SMR) by age population risks (PAR) group estimated.There...
Abstract Purpose To assess changes in the self‐reported performance of smoking cessation interventions according to 5A's model (Ask; Advise; Assess; Assist; and Arrange follow‐up) among clinicians; identify main barriers facilitators implementation before after an online training program. Design Pre‐post evaluation. Methods We assessed clinicians working Catalan hospitals (Spain). In addition, we individual‐, behavioral‐, organizational‐level factors that act as model. used a questionnaire...
Social norms have received little attention in relation to electronic cigarettes (EC). The current study examine social for EC use and smoking tobacco, their associations with (i) initiation of use, (ii) intention quit (iii) attempts smoking.Cross-sectional longitudinal data analysis from Waves 1 2 the ITC 6 European Country Survey corresponding waves England (the Four Smoking Vaping Survey). Current smokers at baseline, who heard ECs provided both were included (n = 3702). Complex samples...
Aim: To evaluate the implementation of a screening and intervention procedure for hazardous drinkers in routine praxis an emergency service, without increasing ED (emergency department) staff. Methods: Four stages process were undertaken: exploration adoption, programme installation, initial implementation. Two hospitals participated, with coordinator, four trainers all nursing Eligible patients males over age 15 presenting at weekend traffic injury. Screening was performed five questions...
To evaluate differences between young cocaine users and heroin (HUs) regarding the prevalence of sexual injection risk behavior, HIV, HCV HBV infection.Two community cohorts were recruited in Madrid, Barcelona Seville; 720 users, whom 586 had never used (CUs), 991 HUs interviewed. Dried blood spot samples tested.CUs less marginalized socially than HUs. Only 0.9% ever injected versus 64.3%; none with borrowed syringes 25%; 2.2% an injecting steady partner last 12 months 24.9%; 4.8% traded sex...
Although, in the laboratory, most acute adverse effects of cocaine are dose-dependent and alcohol potentiates some these effects, there few observational studies, scarce awareness that risk intoxication (ACI) can increase as amounts consumed increase. Our objectives were to assess if ACI increases with level use, both chronic binge use; also determine whether it when a is combined drinking or regular excessive drinking.Hypotheses evaluated using logistic regression case-crossover analyses...