Publications by authors named "Y Gendler"
Background: Morbid obesity in adolescents impacts respiratory function, often leading to reduced lung volume and obstructive ventilatory defects. However, standard spirometric values frequently remain within normal ranges.
Objectives: We hypothesized that Lung Clearance Index (LCI) is a more sensitive marker for detecting airway dysfunction in adolescents with morbid obesity than conventional lung function tests.
Objectives: This study aims to investigate the factors contributing to the underutilization of childhood and school-age immunizations among parents within the Jewish Ultra-Orthodox community in Israel. It identifies socio-demographic, attitudinal, and belief-related risk factors that affect vaccination decisions.
Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 369 Jewish Orthodox parents in Israel, using structured questionnaires distributed through various community channels.
Article Synopsis
- The study reveals that although the HPV vaccine can prevent infections and related cancers, it is underutilized, partly due to knowledge gaps among Israeli nurses and nursing students regarding the vaccine's efficacy and administration.
- A significant number of participants had misconceptions about the vaccine, such as believing it can cure existing infections and is given as a single dose, which underscores the need for better education.
- Findings suggest that community nurses and those with higher HPV knowledge and secular or traditional religious backgrounds are more likely to advocate for the vaccine, highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive educational programs to improve HPV vaccination rates in Israel.
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) poses a significant public health concern, as it is linked to various serious health conditions such as cancer and genital warts. Despite the vaccine's safety, efficacy, and availability through national school programs, HPV vaccination rates remain low in Israel, particularly within the ultra-Orthodox community due to religious and cultural barriers. Decision aids have shown promise in facilitating shared decision making and promoting informed choices in health care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Lung function deterioration in cystic fibrosis (CF) is typically measured by a decline in the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV%), which is thought to be a late marker of lung disease. Dynamic hyperinflation (DH) is seen in obstructive lung diseases while exercising. Our aim was to assess whether DH could predict pulmonary deterioration in CF; a secondary measure was the peak VO.
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