CHRONIC MULTIMORBIDITY OF LOW BACK PAIN OR OTHER CHRONIC BACK DISORDERS IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA.

The aim was to assess the prevalence of chronic multimorbidity in patients with chronic low back pain or other chronic back disorders (BD). We analyzed data from the population-based cross-sectional European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) performed in the Republic of Croatia 2014-2015 by the Croatian Institute of Public Health. Outcome was the point-prevalence of chronic multimorbidity defined as having ≥2 chronic illnesses out of 14 contained in the EHIS questionnaire, after adjustment for ten sociodemographic, anthropometric and lifestyle confounders.

Undiagnosed hypertension in Croatia.

Aim: To determine the prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension in Croatia, and to assess its association with various demographic, socioeconomic, lifestyle, and health care usage factors.

Methods: We used the data from European Health Interview Survey wave 3, conducted in Croatia in 2019. The representative sample consisted of 5461 individuals aged 15 years and older.

Prevalence of somatic comorbidities among coronavirus disease 2019 patients in Croatia in the first pandemic wave: data from national public health databases.

Aim: To determine the prevalence of common somatic comorbidities among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) positive patients in Croatia in the first pandemic wave, and assess the differences in clinical outcomes depending on the presence of comorbidities.

Methods: We analyzed data from patients confirmed to be SARS-CoV-2-positive from February through May 2020. The data were obtained from clinical laboratories, primary health care providers, and hospitals.

European Collaborative and Interprofessional Capability Framework for Prevention and Management of Frailty-a consensus process supported by the Joint Action for Frailty Prevention (ADVANTAGE) and the European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS).

Background: Interprofessional collaborative practice (ICP) is currently recommended for the delivery of high-quality integrated care for older people. Frailty prevention and management are key elements to be tackled on a multi-professional level.

Aim: This study aims to develop a consensus-based European multi-professional capability framework for frailty prevention and management.

Utilization of somatic healthcare in Croatian patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder, major depression, PTSD and the general population.

Background: Utilization of somatic healthcare services is highly predictive of the development of chronic physical illnesses and increased mortality risks. The objective of this study was to assess the differences in healthcare utilization among patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD), major depressive disorder (MDD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the general population in Croatia.

Methods: We enrolled 566 Croatian participants from the general population, 282 with SSD, 178 with MDD, and 86 with PTSD.

Patterns of chronic physical multimorbidity in psychiatric and general population.

Objective: A growing body of evidence has demonstrated the high prevalence and complexity of chronic physical multimorbidity defined as ≥2 chronic physical illness in people with psychiatric disorders. The present study aimed to assess differences in the prevalence and patterns of self-reported chronic physical illness and multimorbidity in the general and psychiatric populations.

Methods: We performed a latent class analysis of 15 self-reported chronic physical illnesses on a sample of 1060 psychiatric patients and 837 participants from the general population.

Prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Croatia: data from national and non-governmental organization registries.

Aim: To update the estimate of multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence in Croatia using multiple epidemiological tools.

Methods: This level IV, epidemiological study gathered data from three national patient registries and one database of a non-governmental MS patients' organization. Data were extracted on all individuals who had undergone hospital MS treatment, consulted their primary health care providers about MS-related symptoms, been listed as having MS-related disability, or been members of the mentioned non-governmental organization in 2015.

Presentation of DMFT/dmft Index in Croatia and Europe.

Background: Dental caries is the most common oral disease affecting all age groups and a major cause of tooth loss. Although a decrease in the prevalence of dental caries has been marked across the globe, in many countries it has remained a major oral-health problem.

Aim: The objective of this paper was to show the trends in the DMFT/dmft index ​​in Croatia, compare it with European countries and present further courses of action oriented towards promotion of oral health and decrease in caries prevalence.

The Child Health Care System of Croatia.

The Republic of Croatia is a Parliamentary Republic with a population of 4.2 million people that sits on the Adriatic coast within Central Europe. Gross domestic product is approximately 60% of the European Union average, which in turn, limits health service spending.

Presentation of Certain Parameters Found In 2009-2013 Annual Dental Medicine Reports.

Unlabelled: The Croatian Institute of Public Health (CIPH) collects health care related statistical data based on the Republic of Croatia's Annual Plan of Implementation of Statistical Activities. The purpose of this study was to analyse the CIPH data retrieved from annual reports, obtained from contractual teams and institutions related to dental medicine activities, collected in respective counties and for the entire country.

Material And Methods: The data were collected from the Croatian Statistical Health Care Yearbook for the period from 2009 to 2013.

The impacts of media messaging and age and sex variance on adolescent smoking habits in Croatia.

Objectives: To analyze the effects of age, sex, and media messages that encourage or discourage smoking, in conjunction with having 1 or more parents, close friends, teachers, or family members who smoke, on differences in patterns of adolescent smoking.

Methods: This research is based on Croatian responses to the 2011 Global Youth Tobacco Survey. A total of 4245 Croatian youths responded to the Global Youth Tobacco Survey, of which individuals 3551 were aged 13 to 15 years.

Five-year cumulative incidence of physical inactivity in adult Croatian population: the CroHort study.

The aim of this study was to analyze gender and age differences in physical inactivity in Croatia and physical inactivity pattern changes during the five-year period. The study is based on the data obtained from the Croatian Adult Health Cohort Study which was carried out in 2003 and 2008. The prevalence of physical inactivity in 2008 was 37.

Health-related quality of life of women with disabilities in relation to their employment status.

Aim: To compare the health-related quality of life of unemployed and employed women with disabilities and establish factors affecting their life satisfaction.

Methods: The study included 318 women with disabilities, 160 of whom were employed and 158 unemployed, paired according to age and region of residence. The health-related quality of life was assessed by The World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire, and social demographics and factors affecting life satisfaction were collected by a general questionnaire.

Inequalities in Croatian pupils' unhealthy behaviours and health outcomes: role of school, peers and family affluence.

Background: To examine the influence of family affluence (measure of socioeconomic status), school environment (liking school, school pressure, academic achievement and classmates support) and peer group (size of the peer group and frequency of peer contact) on unhealthy behaviours (smoking, drunkenness, physical inactivity, irregular breakfast and soft drink consumption) and health outcomes (self-rated health, multiple health complaints and life satisfaction) in Croatian pupils.

Methods: The Croatian data from Health Behaviour in School-aged Children 2005/06 (HBSC) were used (1666 11-year-olds, and 1630 15-year-olds). Binary logistic regression analysis was conducted (95% confidence intervals, P < 0.

Comparative study on self-perceived health of parents of children with autism spectrum disorders and parents of non-disabled children in Croatia.

Aim: To assess self-perceived health of parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in comparison with those of parents of non-disabled children.

Methods: A total of 350 parents participated in the study: 178 parents of children with ASD (71% response rate) and 172 parents of non-disabled children matched by age, education, and place of living. Parents' self-perceived health was assessed using the Croatian version of the health status questionnaire SF-36, while socio-demographic information, chronic medical conditions, and needs were assessed by a general questionnaire.

Subjective quality of life and cardiovascular risk factors in a Croatian adult population.

The objective of this study was to examine prevalence of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and presence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in people with low subjective quality of life (SQoL) in comparison with group of people with normal SQoL. A total of 9070 participants, 2890 men and 6180 women completed a questionnaire. SQoL was assessed with single item question on satisfaction with life as a whole, and data on risk behaviors and diagnosed CVD were obtained through self-reports.