Publications by authors named "Y Semenova"
Pressure ulcers (PUs) are caused by continuous pressure or friction on the skin that damages tissue, especially over bony prominences. A critical factor in the development and progression of PUs is poor nutritional status, which often involves deficiencies in essential nutrients such as proteins, vitamins (A, C, D, E, K, and the B complex), and trace elements (including zinc, selenium, copper, iron, and manganese). These micronutrients are vital for effective wound healing, as they play significant roles in cellular repair, immune function, and tissue regeneration.
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- Cancer is a major health issue in Kazakhstan, with a study analyzing mortality trends from 2014 to 2022 revealing significant increases in deaths among younger individuals (ages 18-44) and variable trends in older age groups, highlighting the necessity for ongoing monitoring and targeted healthcare strategies.
- The research utilized data from Kazakhstan's national health system, leading to findings that trachea, bronchus, lung, stomach, and colon cancers were the primary causes of mortality, representing over a third of cancer-related deaths in the period examined.
- Notably, while overall cancer mortality rates remained stable, there were decreases in oesophageal cancer mortality and regional differences, particularly an alarming rise in mortality in the
Background/objectives: Few studies have examined the prevalence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial use (AMU) in acute care hospitals in Kazakhstan. This study aimed to address this gap by conducting a point-prevalence survey (PPS) of HAIs and AMU, as well as evaluating hospital antibiotic consumption via internationally recognized methodologies.
Methods: PPS was conducted in four acute care hospitals in Kazakhstan on 11 May 2022, following the methodology of the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, and included 701 patients.
Background: The internet helps us obtain necessary information, facilitates social communication, and provides access to entertainment content. The internet can also lead to the behavioral addictive condition termed internet addiction (IA) if used excessively. As active internet users, medical students are susceptible to IA, which is known to lead to depression and improper medical care delivery, poor academic performance, worse sleep quality, and undesirable financial issues.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: While multiple studies have investigated antibiotic consumption rates, there are few studies on the consumption of systemic antifungals and antiprotozoals. This study aims to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive analysis of nationwide consumption trends in Kazakhstan over a seven-year period (2017-2023).
Methods: Defined daily doses per 1000 inhabitants per day were calculated for systemic antifungals (J02 code of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System (ATC)) and antiprotozoals (P01 code of the ATC).