Publications by authors named "A Soldatou"
Objective: Child maltreatment is a serious public health issue with unquestionable short- and long-term consequences. The midwives' role in the prevention, identification, and reporting of child abuse and neglect (CAN) is crucial for children's well-being. The Child Abuse Report Intention Scale (CARIS) questionnaire was designed to measure factors influencing Taiwanese nurses to report child abuse and has been used in many studies worldwide.
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- The study assessed the levels of antibodies against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus in pregnant women at two maternity hospitals in Athens from 2017 to 2019, revealing low seropositivity rates, particularly for diphtheria and pertussis.
- The analysis involved 253 blood samples, showing 57.7% seropositivity for diphtheria, 12.5% for pertussis, and 92.7% for tetanus, with better outcomes seen in older and more educated women.
- Less than 2% of participants reported receiving the recommended Tdap vaccination during pregnancy, indicating a gap in vaccination adherence and suggesting the need for national awareness campaigns to
Over the past few decades, the scientific community has been highly concerned about the obesity epidemic. Artificial sweeteners are compounds that mimic the sweet taste of sugar but have no calories or carbohydrates; hence, they are very popular among patients suffering from diabetes or obesity, aiming to achieve glycemic and/or weight control. There are four different types of sweeteners: artificial, natural, rare sugars, and polyols.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Vitamin D-dependent rickets type 1 A (VDDR1A) is an autosomal recessive disorder due to mutations in the CYP27B1 gene which result in inability to generate 1,25(OH)D.
Case Presentation: An 18-month-old boy with VDDR1A presented with hypotonia and respiratory distress. He had been diagnosed 2 months earlier, having been evaluated for stunted growth, hypotonia, and delayed developmental milestones.
Background: Job satisfaction refers to an individual's overall attitude towards their job. It is influenced by various factors such as work environment, job role, work-life balance, compensation, anxiety, opportunities for growth and development. However, low levels of job satisfaction can have a significant impact on an individual's mental health and overall well-being.
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