Publications by authors named "Ioanna Petraki"
We aimed to assess the self-perceived health status and the presence of chronic diseases of adult Roma living in settlements in Greece, and to explore associated social determinants of health. Data were derived from the Hprolipsis Health Survey. Multivariable regression models were applied.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Although infectious diseases are globally on the decline, they remain a major global public health problem. Among them, the hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV infection are of primary interest. Valid prevalence data on these infections are sparse in Greece, especially for vulnerable populations.
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- Research highlights significant gaps in vaccination coverage among Roma children in Greece, which is crucial for developing effective health policies for this marginalized group.
- A national survey found only 35-39% of children had received minimum vaccinations, with no vaccinations for tuberculosis in their first year, indicating a public health crisis.
- Improved living conditions and accessible primary care services were linked to better vaccination rates, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and policies to address these health disparities.
Objective: To examine whether dietary changes and the consumption of dairy products fortified with calcium and vitamin D3 versus the use of a calcium supplement alone could have any effect on anthropometric and body composition indices of postmenopausal women over a 12-month period.
Methods: 101 healthy postmenopausal women were randomized to a dietary intervention group (DG: n=39), receiving approximately 1200 mg of calcium and 7.5 microg of vitamin D3 per day via fortified dairy products and attending biweekly dietary and lifestyle intervention sessions; a calcium supplemented group (CaG: n=26) receiving a total of 1200 mg calcium per day; and a control group who continued with their usual diet (CG: n=36).