Publications by authors named "Andrea Babejova"

Objectives: Physiological ageing is associated with major and progressive changes in body composition, particularly in the decline of fat-free mass, which puts older individuals at risk of geriatric syndromes such as sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity. Bioimpedance analysis noninvasively allows the determination of body composition, thus being able to rapidly assess primary risk factors leading to sarcopenia prediction.

Methods: We conducted a study of 180 probands, 120 females (66.

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Objectives: The aim of our research was to investigate the self-rated health status, health behaviour and hygiene habits of pregnant women, and to explore the influencing factors during the pandemic.

Methods: The sample included 1,200 pregnant women who gave birth in the most progressive institutions of the three examined counties in Hungary; 839 questionnaires were returned, based on which the willingness to answer can be said to be 69.9%.

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Article Synopsis
  • This study examined foot arch shapes and health in adults from eastern Slovakia, aiming to identify factors that affect foot arch abnormalities.
  • The research utilized standard measurements and questionnaires, finding a significant link between wearing shoes at home and right foot arch support, as well as a connection between high heels and foot arch disorders.
  • Most participants had normal arches, suggesting that while many orthopaedic devices are available, they should be used only with professional guidance to avoid improper use.
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