Publications by authors named "B Strukcinskiene"
International studies state that older adults are at an increased risk of mental health symptoms and disorders (depression, anxiety, and stress), especially elderly women aged >65 years. The literature on this topic is scarce, and there is a need for studies that investigate the associations between mental health issues and overall health in elderly women. This study aimed to investigate depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in elderly women in association with health status.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMental health impairment and recovery after a road traffic injury: where do we stand in Europe?
Front Public Health
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Individuals who suffer from road traffic injuries (RTIs) face a higher risk of long-term mental health issues and delayed recovery, often receiving insufficient psychological support.
- There is significant research on this topic in places like Australia, Canada, and the US, but it remains underexplored in Europe, highlighting a gap in understanding and intervention.
- The review identifies major challenges in defining mental health recovery, varied research methods, and inadequate data collection in Europe, calling for improved public health policies and research to address the mental health consequences of RTIs.
: This study analyzed trends in HIV/AIDS in Poland over the time period of 2009-2021 and the potential impact of COVID-19 and the migration of war refugees from Ukraine. : Long-term trends were assessed by joinpoint regression using data from Polish HIV/AIDS registries. The HIV/AIDS burden was also compared before and during the pandemic and refugee migration.
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- - The study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rates of 24 common infectious diseases in Poland, with a focus on changes during the pandemic and following the arrival of Ukrainian war refugees, comparing data from 2020-2023 to the pre-pandemic years of 2016-2019.
- - Researchers found a significant decrease in most infectious diseases during 2020 and 2021, with many rates rebounding to or exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 2023; notable increases were seen in cases of scarlet fever, multiple sexually transmitted infections, and Clostridioides difficile enterocolitis.
- - The analysis emphasizes the need for ongoing public health measures to prevent COVID-19 from str
Article Synopsis
- Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a major cause of viral hepatitis in Poland, with over 7,100 new cases reported from 2009 to 2022, predominantly affecting men and urban populations.
- Trends showed a decline in infections from 2009-2014, a significant rise from 2014-2018, and another decline post-2018; the COVID-19 pandemic also caused a notable drop in cases.
- A marked increase in HAV infections was observed following the onset of the Ukraine refugee crisis in early 2022, suggesting a need for ongoing monitoring in Central Europe despite a low likelihood of an escalation in cases.