Publications by authors named "Dragioti E"
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- - This study analyzed smoking trends among adolescents aged 13-15 in 23 countries from 2003 to 2021, using data from over 168,000 young teens.
- - Results showed a decrease in smoking prevalence in six countries but an increase in four countries, with boys smoking more than girls and higher rates among those exposed to secondhand smoke or with smoking parents.
- - The research emphasizes the importance of targeted tobacco control initiatives and policy enforcement to further decrease adolescent smoking rates worldwide.
Background/objectives: The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity has become a significant global burden, with more than 40% of the global adult population attempting to lose weight. Previous studies on the impact of weight-control methods on mental health, especially among adolescents, are limited. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the association between various weight-control methods and depression among adolescents, with the goal of informing healthier weight management decisions and promoting effective methods.
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- This study explores how socioeconomic factors influence the acceptance of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines during the pandemic, highlighting the need for tailored public health strategies.
- An analysis of nearly 508,000 participants from the Korean Community Health Survey found that individuals with higher education and income levels were more likely to accept the COVID-19 vaccine compared to the influenza vaccine prior to the pandemic.
- Results indicated that older adults showed hesitancy towards influenza vaccination due to poorer health status, suggesting that vaccination strategies should target social engagement to improve uptake.
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- * Both male and female schizophrenia patients faced higher risks of all-cause mortality, suicide, and natural causes, but no significant differences were found between the sexes in these risks.
- * Young females (<40) showed a notably higher mortality risk compared to older females, while males faced a much greater risk of dying from neurological disorders than females, indicating a need for better healthcare interventions.
Background: Liver disease causes over two million deaths annually worldwide, comprising approximately 4% of all global fatalities. We aimed to analyze liver disease-related mortality trends from 1990 to 2021 using the World Health Organization (WHO) Mortality Database and forecast global liver disease-related mortality rates up to 2050.
Methods: This study examined age-standardized liver disease-related death rates from 1990 to 2021, employing data from the WHO Mortality Database across 112 countries across five continents.
The issue of adolescent secondhand smoke (SHS) is globally significant, given that it serves as a preventable risk factor for disease prevalence and mortality rates among youth. This study evaluates trends in adolescent SHS across 27 countries from 2003 to 2021, aiming to identify global variations and sex-specific differences, providing insights for future policy recommendations. The data for this study were collected from the Global School-based Student Health Survey conducted by the World Health Organization, 2003-2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To identify the COVID-19 pandemic impact on well-being/mental health, coping strategies, and risk factors in adolescents worldwide.
Method: This study was based on an anonymous online multi-national/multi-language survey in the general population (representative/weighted non-representative samples, 14-17 years of age), measuring change in well-being (World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index [WHO-5]/range = 0-100) and psychopathology (validated composite P-score/range = 0-100), WHO-5 <50 and <29, pre- vs during COVID-19 pandemic (April 26, 2020-June 26, 2022). Coping strategies and 9 a priori- defined individual/cumulative risk factors were measured.
Objective: Although thyroid disease is a common condition, there is limited research examining the prevalence of thyroid disease over a long period of time, including both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, we aimed to investigate sociodemographic aspects that might be associated with thyroid disease and how its prevalence has varied during the pandemic.
Methods: We assessed the prevalence of thyroid disease among Korean adults by using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1998 to 2021.
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- Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are common chronic joint disorders, with research indicating that the prevalence of these conditions differs by sex, yet few studies have explored the underlying sociological reasons and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- This study seeks to chart trends in the prevalence of osteoarthritis and RA by sex from 2005 to 2021, focusing on factors that may increase vulnerability during the pandemic.
- Analysis of data from 110,225 individuals in South Korea revealed a higher prevalence of both conditions among females, particularly those aged 60 and older, with significant association found between obesity and osteoarthritis vulnerability in females but not in males.
This study investigates autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Greece, focusing on estimating prevalence and identifying regional disparities in children aged 4 to 7 years. Utilizing a quantitative, descriptive, and exploratory methodology, the research employed a structured questionnaire to gather extensive maternal and child health data. The sample consisted of 517 mothers of children diagnosed with ASD from all over Greece, contributing to a nuanced understanding of ASD predictors.
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- This study looked at how students in South Korea feel about their weight before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Researchers analyzed responses from over 1.1 million middle and high school students to see if their views on being overweight changed during the pandemic.
- They found that many students felt overweight more than what their actual body mass index (BMI) suggested, but during the pandemic, fewer students reported feeling this way, especially those under more stress or with less money.
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- The COH-FIT study is a large, multi-country survey aimed at identifying factors affecting wellbeing and mental health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic, involving a representative sample of 121,066 adults.
- Researchers analyzed both modifiable (like coping strategies and pre-pandemic stress) and non-modifiable factors (such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status), finding significant negative effects on wellbeing and psychopathology scores during the pandemic.
- The study identified 15 modifiable and 9 non-modifiable risk factors, alongside 13 modifiable and 3 non-modifiable protective factors, emphasizing the importance of social support and coping strategies in mental health outcomes.
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- There is a lack of comprehensive international studies examining multidimensional mental health and wellbeing before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly identifying at-risk groups and effective coping strategies.
- The COH-FIT survey, conducted from April 2020 to June 2022 in 30 languages, assessed changes in well-being and psychopathology among over 121,000 participants, revealing significant declines in mental health during the pandemic.
- Key findings indicated that certain demographics, such as young adults and people in low-income countries, were particularly affected, while coping strategies like exercise, internet use, and maintaining social contacts emerged as the most effective for managing stress.
Background: Although previous studies have investigated trends in unmet health care and dental care needs, most have focused on specific groups, such as patients with chronic conditions and older adults, and have been limited by smaller data sets.
Objective: This study aims to investigate the trends and relative risk factors for unmet health care and dental care needs, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these needs.
Methods: We assessed unmet health care and dental care needs from 2009 to 2022 using data from the Korea Community Health Survey (KCHS).
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- It can be hard to figure out if taking mental health medications during pregnancy is safe for both the mom and the baby.
- Researchers looked at a lot of studies to see if these medications cause any health problems for pregnant people or their babies.
- They found some evidence that certain medications might lead to issues like preterm birth or birth defects, but overall, there wasn’t strong proof that taking these medications is dangerous during pregnancy.
Objective This study aimed to investigate the complex relationships between demographic factors, oral health indicators, self-compassion, and psychological well-being among elderly individuals by using a path model analysis. Methods The findings of this cross-sectional study are derived from data collected from a sample of 204 patients, including 120 females and 84 males, aged between 60 and 92 years, with an average age of 74.2 years (SD = 7.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: People with severe mental illness have poor cardiometabolic health. Commonly used antidepressants and antipsychotics frequently lead to weight gain, which may further contribute to adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
Areas Covered: We searched MEDLINE up to April 2023 for umbrella reviews, (network-)meta-analyses, trials and cohort studies on risk factors, prevention and treatment strategies of weight gain associated with antidepressants/antipsychotics.
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- - Vaccine-associated rheumatic diseases (RADs) are rare but concerning adverse effects of vaccines, yet there's limited large-scale research on the topic, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
- - A comprehensive study analyzed 131 million reports in the WHO's database from 1967 to 2023, finding an increase in RAD reports, particularly after 2020, mainly related to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
- - The highest risk for RADs was linked to hepatitis B vaccines, followed by COVID-19 mRNA and anthrax vaccines, with young females and older males being more likely to report these adverse reactions.
To further explore the role of different antipsychotic treatments for cardio-cerebrovascular mortality, we performed several subgroup, sensitivity and meta-regression analyses based on a large previous meta-analysis focusing on cohort studies assessing mortality relative risk (RR) for cardio-cerebrovascular disorders in people with schizophrenia, comparing antipsychotic treatment versus no antipsychotic. Quality assessment through the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) and publication bias was measured. We meta-analyzed 53 different studies (schizophrenia patients: n = 2,513,359; controls: n = 360,504,484) to highlight the differential effects of antipsychotic treatment regimens on cardio-cerebrovascular-related mortality in incident and prevalent samples of patients with schizophrenia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Rehabilitation interventions for chronic pain typically include education, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exercise therapy, or a combination of these. A systematic review and meta-analysis of rehabilitation interventions for neuropathic pain was conducted.
Design: Randomized controlled trials were identified in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and PsycINFO databases from inception up to 3 March 2022.
Background: Understanding the association between hypertension prevalence and socioeconomic and behavioral variables during a pandemic is essential, and this analysis should extend beyond short-term trends.
Objective: This study aims to examine long-term trends in the prevalence of participants diagnosed with and receiving treatment for hypertension, using data collected by a nationally representative survey from 2009 to 2022, which includes the COVID-19 pandemic era.
Methods: A nationwide, population-based, cross-sectional study used data collected from the South Korea Community Health Survey between 2009 and 2022.
Sub-optimal response in schizophrenia is frequent, warranting augmentation strategies over treatment-as-usual (TAU). We assessed nutraceuticals/phytoceutical augmentation strategies via network meta-analysis. Randomized controlled trials in schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder were identified via the following databases: PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, PsycINFO, CENTRAL, and ClinicalTrials.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: We aimed to systematically review meta-analyses on the link between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a broad range of psychiatric, physical, and behavioral health conditions (PROSPERO; no.CRD42023448907).
Results: We identified 22 meta-analyses that included 544 primary studies, covering 76 unique conditions in over 234 million participants across 36 countries and six continents.