Publications by authors named "Dominika A Osicka"
Background: Due to prior emphasis on clinical recovery in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder (SSD), improving social functioning (SF) was oftentimes neglected, with ⩽15% of patients achieving social recovery. Priorly, we and others have shown that life-course factors, including childhood adversities, play a role in the occurrence and severity of postmorbid SF impairments, highlighting the need to understand these factors for effective interventions.
Aim: This study investigates the mechanisms influencing SF in SSD and examines the causal roles of childhood trauma, premorbid adjustment, perceived stigma, self-esteem, and quality of life.
Background: Individuals with schizophrenia commonly experience poor social functioning (SF), influenced by stigmatization and linked to low self-esteem. The intricate role of self-esteem in this context remains insufficiently explored. This study delves into the short and long-term impact of perceived stigma on SF, investigating the mediating or moderating effects of self-esteem and momentary fluctuations in self-esteem.
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- Ukraine has low COVID-19 vaccination rates, which could heighten health risks amid the ongoing refugee crisis and global virus changes.
- * A qualitative study with 45 Ukrainian female migrants identified factors influencing their vaccination decisions through focus groups and thematic analysis.
- * Key findings showed that while trust in the Polish healthcare system and job stability motivated vaccinations, negative past experiences, safety concerns, and discrimination hindered the decision to vaccinate.