Apostolos Vantarakis
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 6621149 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Apostolos Vantarakis |
| NOMBRES | Apostolos |
| APELLIDO | Vantarakis |
| FIRMA | VANTARAKIS A |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Patras |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4411-3739 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 12 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 12 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2011 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
European policies on child obesity prevention, health promotion and responsive parenthood within Joint Action Health4EUKids
In the context of the Health4EUKids Joint Action, this study aims to outline the current state of policies and programs related to children's obesity prevention, health promotion, and responsive parenthood for children aged 0-12 years across participating European Union Member States, and to identify gaps. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between October and December 2023, exploring the main dimensions of the questionnaire: policies and pro…
School nurses’ role and challenges in sexuality education in primary schools
Sexuality education in primary schools is essential for healthy child development, yet research has often focused on adolescents, leaving limited evidence about younger pupils and the role of the school nurse. This systematic review examined school nurses’ role, preparedness, and challenges to deliver sexuality education to children aged 6–12 years. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, five databases were searched for studies published between 2000 …
The use of social networks in institutional communication at university
Considering that universities follow trends closely in worldwide digital innovation, this community case presents how organizational communication examined and implemented new ways of connecting people in digital environments. A new official Meta profile at the university that was created as part of an innovative communication plan at the department level was utilized for this purpose. The results of a 12-month trial revealed that social connecti…
University, social media, and student engagement
encourage general audience's empowerment with greater interaction in virtual scenarios and digital spaces (Guillory & Sundar, 2014) (Taylor & Kent, 2014) (Gopika, 2023;Young et al., 2020) (Capriotti et al., 2024).The COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted traditional methodologies and digital communication has become strategic not only to keep alive a worth public image, but especially to hold people involved in a community, seeking to provide feelings …
Developmental outcomes in Italian young cancer survivors
Life expectancy among young cancer survivors has increased in the last decades. Unfortunately, young cancer survivors might still experience mental and physical issues due to cancer treatment. Moreover, although physical activity is a valid tool for increasing social support and reducing the risk of obesity, sedentary behaviour is very common among young cancer survivors. Therefore, the current pilot study aims to estimate lack of social support …
Hepatitis B, C and human immunodeficiency virus knowledge among the general greek population
There are significant knowledge gaps in the Greek general population regarding modes of transmission, preventive measures and treatment availability for HBV, HCV and HIV. There is an urgent need for large scale but also localized awareness activities targeted to less privileged populations, to fill the gaps in knowledge and increase population engagement in preventive measures
Psychological Distress and Health-Related Quality of Life in Public Sector Personnel
The health inequalities among healthcare employees are significant. This study is important to suggest taking measures for improving the HRQoL of health workers
Living in Roma Settlements in Greece
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. In total, 534 adults, 287 women, and 247 men were recruited from twelve Roma settlements in four prefectures. Although 62% of the participants perceived their…
High prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in adults living in Greece
The burden of cardiovascular risk factors among Greek adults is alarming. There is considerable preventive potential and actions at health care and societal level are urgently needed
Epidemiological investigation of two parallel gastroenteritis outbreaks in school settings
Even though the etiological agent of the outbreak was not verified, combined epidemiological and laboratory results were in favor of a waterborne viral gastroenteritis outbreak at the elementary school, followed by a person to person spread at the kindergarten
Environmental Surveillance. An Additional/Alternative Approach for Virological Surveillance in Greece
The detection of viruses in the sewage of an urban city by nucleic acid amplification techniques allows the identification of the viral strains that are circulating in the community. The aim of the study was the application of such detection which gives useful data on the distribution, spread, and frequency of these viruses, supporting epidemiological studies of the related viral infections. A two year (2007-2009) survey was conducted in order to…
A Gastroenteritis Outbreak Caused by Noroviruses in Greece
In June 2006, an outbreak alert regarding cases of acute gastroenteritis in a region in North Eastern Greece (population 100,882 inhabitants), triggered investigations to guide control measures. The outbreak started the first days of June, and peaked in July. A descriptive epidemiological study, a virological characterization of the viral agent identified from cases as well as a phylogenetic analysis was performed. From June 5 to September 3, 200…
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Environmental Surveillance. An Additional/Alternative Approach for Virological Surveillance in Greece
The detection of viruses in the sewage of an urban city by nucleic acid amplification techniques allows the identification of the viral strains that are circulating in the community. The aim of the study was the application of such detection which gives useful data on the distribution, spread, and frequency of these viruses, supporting epidemiological studies of the related viral infections. A two year (2007-2009) survey was conducted in order to…
A Gastroenteritis Outbreak Caused by Noroviruses in Greece
In June 2006, an outbreak alert regarding cases of acute gastroenteritis in a region in North Eastern Greece (population 100,882 inhabitants), triggered investigations to guide control measures. The outbreak started the first days of June, and peaked in July. A descriptive epidemiological study, a virological characterization of the viral agent identified from cases as well as a phylogenetic analysis was performed. From June 5 to September 3, 200…
Epidemiological investigation of two parallel gastroenteritis outbreaks in school settings
Even though the etiological agent of the outbreak was not verified, combined epidemiological and laboratory results were in favor of a waterborne viral gastroenteritis outbreak at the elementary school, followed by a person to person spread at the kindergarten
High prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in adults living in Greece
The burden of cardiovascular risk factors among Greek adults is alarming. There is considerable preventive potential and actions at health care and societal level are urgently needed
Psychological Distress and Health-Related Quality of Life in Public Sector Personnel
The health inequalities among healthcare employees are significant. This study is important to suggest taking measures for improving the HRQoL of health workers
Living in Roma Settlements in Greece
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. In total, 534 adults, 287 women, and 247 men were recruited from twelve Roma settlements in four prefectures. Although 62% of the participants perceived their…
Hepatitis B, C and human immunodeficiency virus knowledge among the general greek population
There are significant knowledge gaps in the Greek general population regarding modes of transmission, preventive measures and treatment availability for HBV, HCV and HIV. There is an urgent need for large scale but also localized awareness activities targeted to less privileged populations, to fill the gaps in knowledge and increase population engagement in preventive measures
Developmental outcomes in Italian young cancer survivors
Life expectancy among young cancer survivors has increased in the last decades. Unfortunately, young cancer survivors might still experience mental and physical issues due to cancer treatment. Moreover, although physical activity is a valid tool for increasing social support and reducing the risk of obesity, sedentary behaviour is very common among young cancer survivors. Therefore, the current pilot study aims to estimate lack of social support …
The use of social networks in institutional communication at university
Considering that universities follow trends closely in worldwide digital innovation, this community case presents how organizational communication examined and implemented new ways of connecting people in digital environments. A new official Meta profile at the university that was created as part of an innovative communication plan at the department level was utilized for this purpose. The results of a 12-month trial revealed that social connecti…
University, social media, and student engagement
encourage general audience's empowerment with greater interaction in virtual scenarios and digital spaces (Guillory & Sundar, 2014) (Taylor & Kent, 2014) (Gopika, 2023;Young et al., 2020) (Capriotti et al., 2024).The COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted traditional methodologies and digital communication has become strategic not only to keep alive a worth public image, but especially to hold people involved in a community, seeking to provide feelings …
European policies on child obesity prevention, health promotion and responsive parenthood within Joint Action Health4EUKids
In the context of the Health4EUKids Joint Action, this study aims to outline the current state of policies and programs related to children's obesity prevention, health promotion, and responsive parenthood for children aged 0-12 years across participating European Union Member States, and to identify gaps. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between October and December 2023, exploring the main dimensions of the questionnaire: policies and pro…
School nurses’ role and challenges in sexuality education in primary schools
Sexuality education in primary schools is essential for healthy child development, yet research has often focused on adolescents, leaving limited evidence about younger pupils and the role of the school nurse. This systematic review examined school nurses’ role, preparedness, and challenges to deliver sexuality education to children aged 6–12 years. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, five databases were searched for studies published between 2000 …
Environmental health (7 obras) · Medicine (7 obras) · Public health (6 obras) · Population (5 obras) · Epidemiology (4 obras) · Gerontology (4 obras) · Internal Medicine (4 obras) · Biostatistics (3 obras) · Demography (3 obras) · Demography (3 obras)