Health Problems of Civilization

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„Health Problems of Civilization" (ISSN 2353-6942) to czasopismo naukowe, które jest kontynuacją czasopisma „Human and Health", wydawanego w latach 2010-2013. Czasopismo publikowane jest wyłącznie w języku angielskim (streszczenie, tytuł i słowa kluczowe dodatkowo w języku polskim). Misją czasopisma jest promowanie wiedzy w zakresie różnych problemów zdrowotnych człowieka w świetle szybko postępujących zmian życia współczesnego, spowodowanych rozwojem cywilizacyjnym, industrializacją, urbanizacją oraz zmianami środowiska naturalnego, które wywierają często niekorzystny wpływ na zdrowie człowieka. Czasopismo publikuje artykuły w podziale na 3 działy tematyczne: Dział I. „Choroby i problemy wyróżnione przez WHO i FAO”, Dział II. „Aktywność fizyczna grup społecznych i zawodowych” oraz Dział III. „Inne”. Artykuły dotyczą różnych grup tematycznych, takich jak: biomedyczne aspekty zdrowia, współczesne choroby, aktywność fizyczna, zachowania zdrowotne. Czasopismo zastrzega sobie również prawo do skupienia się w wybranym numerze na jednym zakresie tematycznym, np. borelioza, gruźlica, aktywność fizyczna czy otyłość. Czasopismo „Health Problems of Civilization” daje możliwość publikacji artykułów dotyczących problematyki współczesnych zagrożeń, metod profilaktyki i edukacji prozdrowotnej oraz niekorzystnych zjawisk zdrowotnych.

Redaktor Naczelny: prof. dr hab. Marcin Weiner
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Zastępca Redaktora Naczelnego: dr hab. Małgorzata Tokarska-Rodak
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Sekretarz Redakcji: mgr Anna Maksymiuk
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Redaktor statystyczny: dr Agnieszka Kuś
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Redaktor językowy: dr Izabela Dąbrowska
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Redaktorzy tematyczni:

Biomedyczne aspekty zdrowia: dr Joanna Strzemecka
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Aktywność fizyczna: dr hab. Barbara Bergier
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Przeglądaj

A field of study as a factor determining physical activity, BMI indicator and self-assessment of physical activity of students in the Visegrad countries / Kierunek kształcenia jako czynnik warunkujący aktywność fizyczną, wskaźnik BMI i samoocenę sprawności fizycznej studentów z państw Wyszehradzkich

(Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-12-13) Junger, Ján ; Niźnikowska, Ewelina ; Bergier, Barbara ; Frömel, Karel ; Salonna, Ferdinand ; Ács, Pongrác ; Bergier, Józef

Background. The objective of the research was to present the diverse nature of physical activity, BMI indicator and indicator of self-assessment of physical activity of students from the Visegrad group countries depending on their fields of study. Material and methods. 2237 students from humanistic, medical and technical faculties were tested. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used for the analysis in its extended version. BMI indicator and indicator of self-assessment of physical activity were also characterized. Results. More than half of the students were characterized by a high level of physical activity. In most cases, they possessed the correct value of body mass index (BMI) and the average self-esteem of physical fitness. Conclusions. The field of study does not differentiate significantly the level of body mass index (BMI), which in most tested cases achieved the correct value. The statistical analysis did not reveal any significant statistically relation between fields of study and self-assessment of physical fitness.
Academic stress and depression among college students: the mediating effect of parental attachment

(Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2024-01-29) Dalal, Smarika

The current study aimed to understand the mediating role of parental attachment in the relationship between academic stress and depression. Academic stress and parental attachment have both been studied for their strong correlation with depression and also as a predictor of depression. This study focused on the path mechanism that exists between academic stress and depression and whether parental attachment can be a protective factor that shields an individual from mental health deterioration due to academic stress. The author hypothesized that parental attachment has a significant mediating role to play in the relationship existing between academic stress and depression. Material and methods. A sample of 120 college students (60 males, 60 females) was collected from colleges over Northern India. Academic Stress scale, Parental Attachment Scale and Beck Depression Inventory were used to measure the variables. Results. The results of the study indicated that parental attachment plays role of a partial and significant mediator between academic stress and depression. Conclusions. The findings imply the importance of parental attachment for an individual during young adulthood. They also suggest to the practitioners, policy makers, health care specialists that the significance of parent-child relationship needs to be understood and exploited to alleviate the effect of mental health issues among the college students.
Acceptance of illness and satisfaction with life among patients with arterial hypertension

(Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-01-13) Baczewska, Bożena ; Kropornicka, Beata ; Sepioło, Joanna ; Krzyżanowska, Ewa ; Olszak, Cecylia ; Szymczuk, Ewa ; Daniluk, Jadwiga

The aim of this study was to determine and compare the degree of acceptance of the disease and the level of satisfaction with life among people with diagnosed hypertension. The research was carried out by means of a diagnostic survey. The study used the scale of AIS - Approval Illness Scale (Acceptance of Illness Scale). For measuring life satisfaction ladder Cantrill was used. It assessed satisfaction with life on a scale from 0 to 10. The study was conducted in June 2014 among the residents of Lubelskie and Świętokrzyskie voivodships. The study was anonymous. The approval of the Bioethics Committee at the Medical University of Lublin (KE-0254/176/2014) was received for carrying out the tests. The study included patients diagnosed with hypertension – total of 154 people. The study has shown the average degree of acceptance of the disease. Illness and healing therapy did not impact negatively the functioning of most respondents. The respondents described their adaptation to the limitations imposed by the disease in different degrees. The vast majority of respondents did not have any problems arising from the disease and did not abandon their favorite activities. Every third respondent with hypertension felt as being a defective person and dependent on other people. The relation between satisfaction with their own lives, and the level of acceptance of the disease was concluded in that study. The higher the degree of satisfaction with patients’ lives, the higher the acceptance of illness. Studies have shown positive correlations between gender, age, place of residence, duration of illness and education, and acceptance of the disease. In contrast, there was no statistically significant association between marital status and the test subject.
Activation and support for the development of people with physical disabilities in the opinion of the residents of the social welfare home in Szczecin

(Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2024-02-28) Stępień-Słodkowska, Marta ; Siedziako, Robert

Physical activity contributes to maintaining good health. The priority in striving for the proper quality of life of people with special needs is to provide this population with opportunities to participate in sports activities and with access to special devices. The aim of the research was to learn about the limitations and barriers to physical activity among people with disabilities regarding places to engage in physical activity, to determine the needs and capabilities of these people in relation to places to engage in physical activity, and present proposals for innovative exercise equipment. Material and methods. The research material consisted of data obtained from 26 people with physical disabilities. The diagnostic survey method and survey technique were used, and the tool was a self-made questionnaire. Results. The proposed devices enable people to engage in physical activity. The devices are intended for exercising upper muscle groups and are adapted for people with disabilities. They are used in medical rehabilitation. As a result of the greater dynamics of exercise, the resistance increases. To make it easier for the users, the device manual contains boards with pictograms, interactive boards with instructional videos, and an audio board. Conclusions. There is a great demand for the development of sports and recreational infrastructure while maintaining all aspects of respect for people with disabilities. The versatility of outdoor exercise equipment allows you to create perfect places for integration and social bonding. Healthy lifestyle programs can reduce barriers to participation as well as increase physical activity, improve healthy lifestyle habits, and facilitate social integration.
Activity level and quality of life among patients undergoing knee replacement surgery

(Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2024-04-08) Alfatafta, Huda ; Alfatafta, Mahmoud ; Onchonga, David ; Khatatbeh, Haitham ; Amer, Faten ; Than, Peter ; Molics, Balint ; Boncz, Imre ; Ács, Pongrác

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a widespread disease in Hungary. For severe cases, knee replacement surgery is the last-stage intervention to reduce pain and improve the quality of life. Nevertheless, there is no information about the activity level of Hungarians with severe knee OA. This study evaluated the improvement in the quality of life pre-post knee replacement surgery among Hungarian patients. This study included eight participants (70.8±4.5 years and 30.0±3.0 kg/m2) with severe knee OA undergoing total unilateral knee replacement surgery. The activity level was evaluated with ActivPAL and Short Form-36 one month before surgery and one year after surgery. One year after surgery, the sedentary time and standing time had significantly improved among the patients by 12% (p=0.033) and 65.7% (p=0.030), respectively. The number of steps improved by 17.1% (p=0.11) based on ActivPAL. Based on the Short Form-36, the overall score, pain, and physical function had improved after one year by 50.0% (p=0.050), 23.9% (p=0.32), and 5.1% (p=0.58), respectively. This is the first study in Hungary that used both objective and subjective tools. The outcomes found that the activity level and pain improved after surgery among Hungarian patients with severe knee OA. However, the sedentary time after the surgery should be reduced to reach the maximum benefits of surgery.
Acute aortic dissection – case description

(Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-01-13) Wójcik, Gustaw ; Piskorz, Jolanta

Aortic dissection is a tearing in the inner wall of the aorta which spreads along the wall of the vessel. Acute aortic dissection is one of acute aortic syndromes, that is, sudden clinical conditions which are associated with abnormalities of the aortic wall and threaten patient’s life. It is estimated that the number of aortic dissections in Poland amounts to around 1000 cases per year. The symptoms of aortic dissection are so equivocal that they may suggest other diseases of various organs in the thorax and abdominal cavity. The described case of a 57-year-old man is an example of a complication of hypertension which, as a result of an isometrical physical effort, caused tearing of an inner membrane and forming of an aortic dissection of type I in the DeBakey classification. After performing medical imagining the patient with the diagnosis of aortic dissection, hematoma in the pseudoaneurysm cavity and renal infarction was submitted to emergency cardiac surgery. The diagnostics and selection of a place at cardiac surgery were carried out within an hour. However, the surgery did not take place, because the patient died due to a circulatory collapse. Acute aortic dissection is subject to high mortality rate during the first hour since the onset of symptoms. Therefore, rapid recognition is crucial for the further prognosis of the patient.
Adherence to treatment regimens in patients with cardiovascular diseases

(Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-11-10) Dimunová, Lucia ; Michalková, Jana ; Zamboriová, Mária ; Bučková, Jana ; Rajničová Nagyová, Iveta

Background. Adherence is an important parameter of any effective treatment. This study aimed to evaluate adherence/non-adherence in patients with cardiovascular diseases and to determine whether sociodemographic characteristics affected treatment adherence. Material and methods. The study sample consisted of 878 patients with coronary heart disease. A non-standardized questionnaire was used to obtain the data. The data was statistically evaluated using SPSS.25.0. Results. Adherence was demonstrated in 501 (57.4%) patients. A statistically significant relationship was confirmed between adherence to treatment and gender (p=0.000) and employment (p=0.001). Patients ≥58 years of age with basic education and who earn an average income have a higher adherence rate to treatment. Conclusions. Knowledge of how a patient’s sociodemographic characteristics affect adherence can help healthcare professionals to effectively educate patients and improve their quality of life.
Alcohol consumption among students in the Lublin region of Poland

(Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-03-04) Mandziuk, Marta ; Wasilewska, Małgorzata ; Lukács, Andrea

Background. Alcohol is a psychoactive addictive substance that is a frequent part of student life, where consumption levels can be high. This study aimed to determine the level of alcohol consumption among students in the Lublin province. Material and methods. The study was carried out in 2018, using 700 freshmen from the Lublin province (456 women – 65.14% and 244 men – 34.86%) who completed the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) on the Internet. Results. The vast majority of the respondents drink alcohol (80% – 560 people), every fifth respondent declared abstinence (20% – 140 respondents). The gender of the respondents significantly differentiated the level of alcohol consumption (χ2=42.262; p<0.0001). More women than men consumed alcohol at a low risk of developing alcohol-related disorders (89.04%, i.e. 406 women – 71.72%, i.e. 175 men). The value of BMI significantly differentiated the level of alcohol consumption (χ2=17.513; p=0.008). Conclusions. Most respondents consume alcohol at low-risk. Gender and BMI value significantly determine alcohol consumption. It is therefore extremely important to organize at universities cyclical preventive lectures on the harmful effects of alcohol consumption, highlighting its different impact on men and women. Physical activity plays a positive role in promoting health, even when at the same time unhealthy habits such as excessive alcohol consumption occur. Therefore, the possibility of participation in the university in the afternoon sports and recreation classes should be particularly promoted among students.
Am i thin enough? An introduction to anorexia nervosa. Face of this eating disorder in Poland / Czy jestem wystarczająco szczupła(y)? Wstęp do problematyki jadłowstrętu psychicznego. Oblicze tego zaburzenia odżywiania w Polsce

(Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-09-22) Rzepko, Adriam ; Osińska, Paulina ; Makowska, Marta

Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening eating disorder. Persons, who struggle with this problem, consciously starve and quickly lose weight. It is one of the most common mental disease among young women. The following article is an introduction to the anorexia issue. It presents a definition of anorexia, its historical background, a discussion about its causes and ways of treatment. The knowledge of anorexia as well as its risk factors is essential to take appropriate measures connected with the help for the ill people. Anorexics, who discern their disease and understand related to it dangers for their health and lives, undergo treatment more willingly. The following text shows recent Polish research and discusses the anorexia problem in this country. This article also presents a controversy over polish Pro-Ana movement.
Amplitude-time characteristics of women’s brain activity associated with the motor response in the Stop-Signal task paradigm

(Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-06-30) Morenko, Alevtyna ; Korzhyk, Olha ; Morenko, Olena

Background. The amplitude-temporal characteristics of the event-related potentials of the cortex associated with the motor response were studied in women using the Stop-Signal task paradigm. Material and methods. The research involved 48 healthy, right-handed female volunteers between the ages of 18 and 23 years. Event-related potentials in the frontal, central, and parietal cortices were analyzed. The latency periods of the N2 and P3 components as well as the amplitudes of the N2 and P3 waves were determined. Results. The performance of the motor task in the Stop-Signal task paradigm was accompanied by a predominance of the N2 latency component in the parietal cortex areas, primarily in the right hemisphere, and the P3 component amplitude in the frontal area of the left hemisphere. A bilateral cortex response was revealed in the P3 latency component and the inter-peak amplitude of the P2N2 event-related potential interval. The local potential shift in the N2P3 peak interval was recorded in the right central and parietal areas, with a higher amplitude in the left hemisphere. Conclusions. The established characteristics of induced brain activity in women may support the idea of the multistage inhibitory process, which can require additional reassessment and categorization of the stimulus at the time of transition from the stage of an action’s “suspension” to its complete “cancellation.”
Analysis of diabetes-related health policy programs implemented by local government units in Poland between 2012 and 2022

(Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2024-01-31) Grudziąż-Sękowska, Justyna ; Sękowski, Kuba ; Jankowski, Mateusz ; Pinkas, Jarosław

This study examines the diabetes-related health policy programs (HPPs) implemented in Poland between 2012 and 2022. Material and methods. The material of the study was a collection of all HPPs submitted by local government units (LGUs) in Poland between 2012 and 2022, among which diabetes-related programs were identified. The full texts of the diabetes-related programs were subject to retrospective analysis, taking into account the characteristics of the measures envisaged in them, as well as information about the submitting LGU. Results. Out of 1974 programs submitted by LGUs, only 2.3% were diabetes-related, and merely 1.3% were implemented. All programs focused solely on type 2 diabetes. 43.8% of provinces, 4.2% of counties and 1% of communes had implemented at least one diabetes-related program. Secondary prevention and health promotion were emphasized, with little attention to primary prevention. Common interventions included health education, BMI/WHR measurements, and FPG/OGTT tests. Conclusions. HPPs are rarely used in diabetes prevention by LGUs. There are barriers, including limited legal authority for certain interventions, inadequate expertise in program design, and disparities in resources and capacities among LGUs. In the article, recommendations are made for improving diabetes-related HPPs, including the improved defining of target populations, incorporating primary prevention strategies, and providing support and training to local administration workers.
Analysis of ghrelin and leptin concentrations in saliva in a selected population of children aged 10-13 years in the Silesia Province (Poland)

(Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-05-12) Jonczyk, Paweł ; Potempa-Jeziorowska, Magdalena ; Świętochowska, Elżbieta ; Kucharzewski, Marek

Background. The measurement of salivary ghrelin and leptin concentrations can be a valuable diagnostic tool for assessing children’s nutrition. Material and methods. The study was conducted in a group of children aged 10-13 years in selected elementary schools in the Silesia Province, Poland. Biological material (saliva) was collected from the study children and anthropometric measurements were taken. Collected saliva was subjected to ELISA analysis. Using the obtained anthropometric data, Body Mass Index was calculated, nutritional status of children was determined based on growth charts. Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate the collected data. Results. A total of 111 children (48 girls and 63 boys) participated in the study. Normal body weight was observed in 55% of boys and 66% of girls; overweight was observed in 21% of girls and 27% of boys and obesity in 12.5% of girls and 14.3% of boys. Ghrelin concentrations in the whole study group correlate significantly with leptin concentrations (Pearson’s r=0.45; p=0.001). Body Mass Index, body weight, waist circumference, as well as hip circumference are statistically associated with ghrelin (p=0.001) and leptin (p=0.001) levels. Conclusions. The factor influencing salivary concentrations of ghrelin and leptin is body weight, whereas gender has no effect on the concentrations of the compounds in question. Body Mass Index values, body weight, height, waist circumference, hip circumference, and waist/hip ratio correlate with salivary concentrations of ghrelin and leptin.
Analysis of knowledge on probiotics among adults living in the Biała Podlaska County (Lublin Voivodship)

(Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-12-30) Jakimiuk, Katarzyna ; Tokarska-Rodak, Małgorzata

Background. Lactic acid bacteria of the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera are mainly used as probiotics. Their effect on the human organism is multidirectional, hence they are used both in prevention and treatment of many disease entities. The aim of the study was to analyze the level of knowledge about probiotics among adult residents of the city of Biała Podlaska and Biała Podlaska County (Lublin Voivodship, Poland). Material and methods. The survey was conducted among 116 adults meeting the criterion of place of residence. An original survey questionnaire was used as a research tool. Results. The majority of the respondents knew the definition of probiotics; food products which are their source were also correctly indicated. Probiotics were most commonly used during antibiotic therapy, with dietary supplements being the preferred form of probiotic use. The overwhelming majority of the respondents believe that probiotics have a positive impact on the human body, mainly through their effect on intestinal regulation. No one indicated that probiotics could have a negative effect on health. More than half of the respondents also know what prebiotics are and only a few use synbiotics. Conclusions. The vast majority of the adults participating in the survey use probiotics, know their beneficial effects on the human body, and are familiar with their natural dietary sources. Knowledge of the negative effects of probiotic supplementation and the use of prebiotics and synbiotics is less widespread; therefore, it is important to strive to continuously raise public awareness of these issues by undertaking educational and informational activities.
Analysis of musculoskeletal injuries among adult Internet gaming players: a cross-sectional study

(Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2025-02-20) Cieśla, Artur ; Kochman, Maciej ; Vašková, Monika ; Guzik, Agnieszka ; Czarny, Wojciech ; Pelc, Kamil ; Ružbarska, Beata ; Drużbicki, Mariusz

Background. I nternet g aming ( IG) l eads t o s ocial d isturbances, b ehavioral d isorders, and physical impairments. The cross-sectional study focused on back pain experienced by IG players and investigated the relationships between pain complaints and the factors potentially predicting. Material and methods. The survey was conducted online and a total of 1,104 IG players were recruited for the study. Disability assessment was performed using The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Results. The majority of the respondents (72.1%) reported they experienced back pain. Assessment of pain showed significant differences (p<0.0001) with greater pain levels in the lumbar spine. The findings also show significant differences (p<0.001) in disability level between respondents who reported they did and did not get regular sleep at night. Significant differences (p<0.001) were also shown in the disability levels between the respondents engaging in sports or exercise and those who did not do any sport or exercise. Conclusions. The prevalence of back pain complaints in IG players was high. Higher disability levels were observed in older gamers, individuals with lumbar spine pain, and those who did not get regular sleep at night, or do any sport or exercise. Future prospective longitudinal studies investigating the cause-and-effect nature of the findings are necessary.
Analysis of physical activity readiness in Eastern Slovakia university students amid the COVID-19 pandemic

(Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2024-11-29) Melichar, Richard ; Kaško, Dávid ; Junger, Ján

Background. University students faced unique challenges due to campus closures and online education during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially affecting their physical and mental health. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess physical activity (PA) readiness among university students during these disruptions. Material and methods. During the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic years, 1,135 students from the University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik in Košice (UPJŠ) and Technical University in Košice (TUKE) completed the PAR-Q online. The PAR-Q included ten health questions and two about pre-COVID-19 PA and the impact of the pandemic. Chi-squared and Fisher’s exact tests were used in R Studio to examine health issues and participant characteristics like gender and university affiliation. Logistic regression assessed pandemic-related PA changes. Results. UPJŠ and TUKE students had significantly different health outcomes, including gender specific variations. Female students at both universities reported higher dizziness rates (22.0% at UPJŠ and 23.2% at TUKE, p<0.001) than male students. Females reported more chest pain at TUKE (21.2%) compared to UPJŠ (12.9%, p<0.001). UPJŠ students were 4.33 times more likely than TUKE students to maintain or increase PA during the pandemic (p=0.005). Other health conditions did not predict pandemic PA. Conclusions. The findings demonstrate that mostly university affiliation, out of all other variables, significantly influenced health outcomes and PA during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analysis of resistance to antimycobacterial drugs among MTBC strains isolated from cattle in Poland as a threat to human health

(Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-02-24) Weiner, Marcin ; Krajewska, Monika ; Zabost, Anna ; Augustynowicz-Kopeć, Ewa ; Szulowski, Krzysztof

Background. Tuberculosis is a highly contagious disease affecting humans and animals. It is caused by mycobacteria that are part of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC). The etiological agent causing bovine tuberculosis is mycobacteria bovis: Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium caprae. According to the World Health Organization bovine tuberculosis is classified as direct zoonosis. Material and methods. T he s tudy m aterial c onsisted o f 1 29 M TBC s trains i solated f rom Polish cattle, which were microbiologically analyzed. The resistance phenotype was tested for first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs used in the treatment of tuberculosis in humans. The drugs included streptomycin, isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide. The MTBC strains tested in this study were isolated from cattle tissue post mortem so that the determination of drug resistance could meet only the epidemiological criterion. Results. Polish strains of mycobacteria bovis have not acquired environmental resistance despite the huge dynamics of changes in the phenotype of mycobacterial tuberculosis resistance. Strains classified as M. bovis are characterized by natural resistance to PZA, which is typical of this species. Conclusions. Drug resistance imposes the use of additional drugs. Drugs that are less effective than the basic drugs, drugs causing side effects more frequently and drugs that are much more expensive.
Analysis of surgical procedures in people of geriatric age

(Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2023-01-29) Wróblewska, Zuzanna ; Chmielewski, Jarosław Piotr ; Motyl, Michał ; Czarny-Działak, Małgorzata ; Kowalczyk, Michała ; Król, Halina ; Wróblewska, Izabela

Background. The aim of the study was the analysis of the type of surgical operations conducted in geriatric age patients and factors impacting wound healing and the well-being of seniors. Material and methods. The study was conducted from July 2022 to April 2023, involving a group of 209 participants residing in surgical wards. The selection criteria included being aged 65 years and above, having gone through a surgical operation and allowing access to full medical records. The study used a self-developed questionnaire, as well as standardized scales: VAS, SGA and SSCh. The verification for existing relationships was conducted using the Chi-square test, with a statistical significance set at p=0.05. Results. The majority of the participating sample were males (N=125; 58.81%), and aged 79 and above (N=146; 69.85%). No microbiological test was conducted prior to the surgery in the majority of the participants (N=203; 97.13%). The most common procedures conducted were hernia surgeries (N=48; 22.97%) and proctologic procedures (N=46; 22.00%). Prior to the procedure, the skin was clean (N=150; 71.77%). The surgery was most often performed on patients above the age of 79 years (N=146; 69.85%). Conclusions. The number of conducted surgical operations increases with age. The procedures most commonly carried out on senior patients are planned hernia surgeries and proctologic procedures.
Analysis of the heart rate variability for women, specializing in race walking, throughout the menstrual cycle

(Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-02-03) Kalytka, Svitlana ; Borovska, Nadia ; Roda, Olha ; Karabuza, Maryna

The article presents the results of studies of the heart rate variability for women, specializing in race walking, at different phases of the menstrual cycle (MC). The results of spectral analysis of heart rate indicate that the first half of the MC is dominated by the contribution of MC HF component, and the second half is dominated by the contribution of the LF component and an ovulatory phase is dominated by the contribution of VLF component in the total power spectrum. According to the results of the geometric analysis, the increase of Mo in menstrual and postmenstrual phases of the MC, reduction of AMo – in postmenstrual, ovulatory phases indicates an increase in the HR functional state in these phases. Decrease of the HR functional state we noted in the premenstrual phase: Mo rates have dropped, and AMo – increased. IT indicators of regulatory systems have increased in postovulatory and premenstrual phases of the MC. In this regard, we have recommended the use of significant and strenuous exercise with the consideration of female athletes’ HR functional state in different phases of the MC.
Analysis of the methods for diagnosing borreliosis − Lyme disease

(Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2017-07-28) Pedrycz-Wieczorska, Agnieszka

Lyme borreliosis is a multi-organ disease transmitted by ticks, whose etiological factor is an anaerobic bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. The incidence of this disease has risen each year for more than 10 years now in all parts of the world where ticks are present. Due to the multiplicity of the clinical symptoms, the disease is difficult to diagnose as it resembles other illnesses. Further, its pathomechanism through which Borrelia burgdorferi spirochetes attack joints, heart, nervous system and skin is not fully understood. This leads to many problems, both diagnostic and therapeutic. At present, there are two views on Lyme disease: one forwarded by the Polish Society of Epidemiology and Physicians of Infectious Diseases and the other one recommended by the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. The following article presents clinical diagnostic procedures as well as additional laboratory, serological, histological, microbiological and genetic analyzes. It is an attempt to provide the most reliable diagnostic methods although it should be noted that all of them encounter difficulties. Accordingly, the diagnosis of Lyme disease is far from perfect and requires further research and standardization.
Analysis of the nutritional status of children aged 10-13 years in the Silesian Province, Poland, and correlation with socio-demographic factor

(Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-02-24) Jonczyk, Paweł ; Potempa-Jeziorowska, Magdalena ; Świętochowska, Elżbieta ; Kucharzewski, Marek

Background. Nutritional disorders constitute a significant clinical problem in the 21st century. The problems of overweight and obesity concern not only adults, but are also increasingly affecting developing children. Material and methods. The study was conducted among parents of children aged 10-13 years. Based on the data obtained from questionnaires distributed to th parents, bod mass index (BMI) and degree of nutrition was determined and the influence of socio-demographic factors on the nutritional status of children was analyzed. Results. This study found that approximately 16% of children aged 10-13 are categorized as overweight, and 26% are categorized as obese. Place of residence has a significant effect on the BMI of included children, with those living in a country being characterized by a significantly lower BMI compared to those living in a town or cit (p=0.008). Children whose parents are overweight or obese are characterized by a higher BMI compared to children whose parents are not overweight or obese (p=0.001).Conclusions. This study shows that the presence of overweight or obesity in a parent is correlated with a higher BMI in their children. In addition, children living in the countryside have a significantly lower average BMI compared to children living in a town or city.

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