Michael Kundi
Biographic Data
| ID | 204344 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Michael Kundi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Michael |
| FAMILY NAME | Kundi |
| SIGNATURE | KUNDI M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Medical University of Vienna |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2707-3213 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Mental health status of workers in the semiconductor industry during the Covid-19 pandemic: Comparisons between regions on three continents
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic had detrimental effects on mental health globally, both in and outside the work context. The type of work and work organization additionally had adverse or protective effects on mental health, with sometimes inconsistent findings, like a dualistic effect of working from home. Country differences in mental health effects of the pandemic have been reported, but comparative studies in the work context face the chall…
The utilization of plants in traditional medicine and rituals of Karimunjawa Island community, Central Java, Indonesia
Ethnobotany research remains important for improving our understanding of the use of plants for health and medicinal purposes in various societies and cultures. This research represents a journey toward exploring and understanding the wealth of traditional medicine knowledge, holistic health services, cultural preservation, and sustainable resource management in coastal communities in the Karimunjawa region. The study employed a qualitative metho…
A Longitudinal Seroprevalence Study Evaluating Infection Control and Prevention Strategies at a Large Tertiary Care Center with Low Covid-19 Incidence
Personal protective equipment and adherence to disinfection protocols are essential to prevent nosocomial severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) transmission. Here, we evaluated infection control measures in a prospective longitudinal single-center study at the Vienna General Hospital, the biggest tertiary care center in Austria, with a structurally planned low SARS-CoV-2 exposure. SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies were assessed …
Recreational Horseback Riding and Its Association with Physical, Mental, and Social Wellbeing and Perceived Health
Physical activity and its influence on wellbeing are evident. It is an open question if the recommended activity levels can be reached by middle-aged and older (45+ years) horseback riders. Therefore the aim of the study was to assess physical activity (horseback riding) in horseback riders in comparison with dog owners (dog walking) and people without pets (non-animal-related activities) and its relation to physical, mental, and social wellbeing…
Indicators of Genotoxicity in Farmers and Laborers of Ecological and Conventional Banana Plantations in Ecuador
Banana farming represents an important segment of agricultural production in Ecuador. The health of farmworkers might be compromised by the extensive use of pesticides in plantations applied under poorly regulated conditions. Due to an increased awareness of pesticide-related problems for nature, as well as for worker and consumer health, ecological farming has been established in some plantations of Ecuador. We set out to investigate the occupat…
Pet Attachment and Wellbeing of Older-Aged Recreational Horseback Riders
The aim of the study was to determine if and how emotional attachment to their animal of older-aged (45+) horseback riders affects their physical, psychological and social wellbeing in comparison to dog owners. Overall, 124 individuals 45+ years answered questionnaires about pet attachment and wellbeing. Comparisons were carried out using a general linear model with activity group (rider/dog owner) as the main variable of interest. Horseback ride…
Nature Relatedness of Recreational Horseback Riders and Its Association with Mood and Wellbeing
Connectedness to nature and nature contact can provide many benefits to humans, like stress reduction, recovery from illness, and increased positive emotions. Likewise, recreational horseback riding is a widespread sports activity with the potential to enhance physical and psychological health. Yet, the influence of connectedness to nature on the wellbeing of older aged recreational horseback riders has not been investigated so far. The aim of th…
Air Pollution Is Associated with Covid-19 Incidence and Mortality in Vienna, Austria
We determined the impact of air pollution on COVID-19-related mortality and reported-case incidence, analyzing the correlation of infection case numbers and outcomes with previous-year air pollution data from the populations of 23 Viennese districts. Time at risk started in a district when the first COVID-19 case was diagnosed. High exposure levels were defined as living in a district with an average (year 2019) concentration of nitrogen dioxide …
Nitrogen-Dioxide Remains a Valid Air Quality Indicator
In epidemiological studies, both spatial and temporal variations in nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) are a robust predictor of health risks. Compared to particulate matter, the experimental evidence for harmful effects at typical ambient concentrations is less extensive and not as clear for NO 2 . In the wake of the "Diesel emission scandal-Dieselgate", the scientific basis of current limit values for ambient NO 2 concentrations was attacked by industry …
Iron and Iodine Status in Pregnant Women from A Developing Country and Its Relation to Pregnancy Outcomes
Birth related complications and comorbidities are highly associated with a poor nutritional status of pregnant women, whereas iron and iodine are among especially important trace elements for healthy maternal and fetal outcomes. The study compares the status of iron, iodine, and related functional parameters in pregnant and non-pregnant women from a developing country and associates the data with pregnancy complications. The concentrations of fer…
Estimates of global seasonal influenza-associated respiratory mortality: A modelling study
Reloading Pupils’ Batteries: Impact of Green Spaces on Cognition and Wellbeing
Cognitive functioning and academic performance of pupils depend on regular breaks from classroom work. However, it is unclear which settings during such breaks provide the best environment to restore cognitive performance and promote wellbeing of adolescent pupils. Therefore, we investigated the effects of staying in different urban green spaces during breaks. Sixty-four pupils (16−18 years old) participated in a cross-over experiment. They were …
Cytotoxic and Genotoxic Effects of Pesticide Exposure in Male Coffee Farmworkers of the Jarabacoa Region, Dominican Republic
Intensive agrochemical use in coffee production in the Global South has been documented. The aim of this study was to investigate cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of pesticide exposure in male farmworkers in the Dominican Republic comparing conventional farming using pesticides to organic farming. Furthermore, feasibility of the buccal micronucleus cytome assay (BMCA) for field studies under difficult local conditions was tested. In a cross-sectio…
Subjective Symptoms of Male Workers Linked to Occupational Pesticide Exposure on Coffee Plantations in the Jarabacoa Region, Dominican Republic
Acute and sub-acute effects of pesticide use in coffee farmers have rarely been investigated. In the present field study, self-reported health symptoms from 38 male pesticide users were compared to those of 33 organic farmers. Results of cytological findings have been reported in an accompanying paper in this issue. The present second part of the study comprises a questionnaire based survey for various, potentially pesticide related symptoms amon…
Health and Wellbeing of Occupants in Highly Energy Efficient Buildings: A Field Study
Passive houses and other highly energy-efficient buildings need mechanical ventilation. However, ventilation systems in such houses are regarded with a certain degree of skepticism by parts of the public due to alleged negative health effects. Within a quasi-experimental field study, we investigated if occupants of two types of buildings (mechanical vs. natural ventilation) experience different health, wellbeing and housing satisfaction outcomes …
Indoor Environmental Quality in Mechanically Ventilated, Energy-Efficient Buildings vs. Conventional Buildings
Energy-efficient buildings need mechanical ventilation. However, there are concerns that inadequate mechanical ventilation may lead to impaired indoor air quality. Using a semi-experimental field study, we investigated if exposure of occupants of two types of buildings (mechanical vs. natural ventilation) differs with regard to indoor air pollutants and climate factors. We investigated living and bedrooms in 123 buildings (62 highly energy-effici…
Exposure to Air Ions in Indoor Environments: Experimental Study with Healthy Adults
Since the beginning of the 20th century there has been a scientific debate about the potential effects of air ions on biological tissues, wellbeing and health. Effects on the cardiovascular and respiratory system as well as on mental health have been described. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in this topic. In an experimental indoor setting we conducted a double-blind cross-over trial to determine if higher levels of air ions, …
Evaluation of a modular scalable system for silver-ager located in assisted living homes in Austria – study protocol of the ModuLAAr ambient assisted living project
ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02130102
The controversy about a possible relationship between mobile phone use and cancer
Over the last decade, mobile phone use increased to almost 100% prevalence in many countries. Evidence for potential health hazards accumulated in parallel by epidemiologic investigations has raised controversies about the appropriate interpretation and the degree of bias and confounding responsible for reduced or increased risk estimates. Overall, 33 epidemiologic studies were identified in the peer-reviewed literature, mostly (25) about brain t…
Causality and the interpretation of epidemiologic evidence
There is an ongoing debate regarding how and when an agent's or determinant's impact can be interpreted as causation with respect to some target disease. The criteria of causation, originating from the seminal work of Sir Austin Bradford Hill and Mervyn Susser, are often schematically applied and, furthermore, there is a tendency to misinterpret the lack of evidence for causation as evidence for lack of a causal relation. There are no criteria fo…
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Causality and the interpretation of epidemiologic evidence
There is an ongoing debate regarding how and when an agent's or determinant's impact can be interpreted as causation with respect to some target disease. The criteria of causation, originating from the seminal work of Sir Austin Bradford Hill and Mervyn Susser, are often schematically applied and, furthermore, there is a tendency to misinterpret the lack of evidence for causation as evidence for lack of a causal relation. There are no criteria fo…
The controversy about a possible relationship between mobile phone use and cancer
Over the last decade, mobile phone use increased to almost 100% prevalence in many countries. Evidence for potential health hazards accumulated in parallel by epidemiologic investigations has raised controversies about the appropriate interpretation and the degree of bias and confounding responsible for reduced or increased risk estimates. Overall, 33 epidemiologic studies were identified in the peer-reviewed literature, mostly (25) about brain t…
Evaluation of a modular scalable system for silver-ager located in assisted living homes in Austria – study protocol of the ModuLAAr ambient assisted living project
ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02130102
Indoor Environmental Quality in Mechanically Ventilated, Energy-Efficient Buildings vs. Conventional Buildings
Energy-efficient buildings need mechanical ventilation. However, there are concerns that inadequate mechanical ventilation may lead to impaired indoor air quality. Using a semi-experimental field study, we investigated if exposure of occupants of two types of buildings (mechanical vs. natural ventilation) differs with regard to indoor air pollutants and climate factors. We investigated living and bedrooms in 123 buildings (62 highly energy-effici…
Exposure to Air Ions in Indoor Environments: Experimental Study with Healthy Adults
Since the beginning of the 20th century there has been a scientific debate about the potential effects of air ions on biological tissues, wellbeing and health. Effects on the cardiovascular and respiratory system as well as on mental health have been described. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in this topic. In an experimental indoor setting we conducted a double-blind cross-over trial to determine if higher levels of air ions, …
Health and Wellbeing of Occupants in Highly Energy Efficient Buildings: A Field Study
Passive houses and other highly energy-efficient buildings need mechanical ventilation. However, ventilation systems in such houses are regarded with a certain degree of skepticism by parts of the public due to alleged negative health effects. Within a quasi-experimental field study, we investigated if occupants of two types of buildings (mechanical vs. natural ventilation) experience different health, wellbeing and housing satisfaction outcomes …
Estimates of global seasonal influenza-associated respiratory mortality: A modelling study
Reloading Pupils’ Batteries: Impact of Green Spaces on Cognition and Wellbeing
Cognitive functioning and academic performance of pupils depend on regular breaks from classroom work. However, it is unclear which settings during such breaks provide the best environment to restore cognitive performance and promote wellbeing of adolescent pupils. Therefore, we investigated the effects of staying in different urban green spaces during breaks. Sixty-four pupils (16−18 years old) participated in a cross-over experiment. They were …
Cytotoxic and Genotoxic Effects of Pesticide Exposure in Male Coffee Farmworkers of the Jarabacoa Region, Dominican Republic
Intensive agrochemical use in coffee production in the Global South has been documented. The aim of this study was to investigate cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of pesticide exposure in male farmworkers in the Dominican Republic comparing conventional farming using pesticides to organic farming. Furthermore, feasibility of the buccal micronucleus cytome assay (BMCA) for field studies under difficult local conditions was tested. In a cross-sectio…
Subjective Symptoms of Male Workers Linked to Occupational Pesticide Exposure on Coffee Plantations in the Jarabacoa Region, Dominican Republic
Acute and sub-acute effects of pesticide use in coffee farmers have rarely been investigated. In the present field study, self-reported health symptoms from 38 male pesticide users were compared to those of 33 organic farmers. Results of cytological findings have been reported in an accompanying paper in this issue. The present second part of the study comprises a questionnaire based survey for various, potentially pesticide related symptoms amon…
Iron and Iodine Status in Pregnant Women from A Developing Country and Its Relation to Pregnancy Outcomes
Birth related complications and comorbidities are highly associated with a poor nutritional status of pregnant women, whereas iron and iodine are among especially important trace elements for healthy maternal and fetal outcomes. The study compares the status of iron, iodine, and related functional parameters in pregnant and non-pregnant women from a developing country and associates the data with pregnancy complications. The concentrations of fer…
Indicators of Genotoxicity in Farmers and Laborers of Ecological and Conventional Banana Plantations in Ecuador
Banana farming represents an important segment of agricultural production in Ecuador. The health of farmworkers might be compromised by the extensive use of pesticides in plantations applied under poorly regulated conditions. Due to an increased awareness of pesticide-related problems for nature, as well as for worker and consumer health, ecological farming has been established in some plantations of Ecuador. We set out to investigate the occupat…
Pet Attachment and Wellbeing of Older-Aged Recreational Horseback Riders
The aim of the study was to determine if and how emotional attachment to their animal of older-aged (45+) horseback riders affects their physical, psychological and social wellbeing in comparison to dog owners. Overall, 124 individuals 45+ years answered questionnaires about pet attachment and wellbeing. Comparisons were carried out using a general linear model with activity group (rider/dog owner) as the main variable of interest. Horseback ride…
Nature Relatedness of Recreational Horseback Riders and Its Association with Mood and Wellbeing
Connectedness to nature and nature contact can provide many benefits to humans, like stress reduction, recovery from illness, and increased positive emotions. Likewise, recreational horseback riding is a widespread sports activity with the potential to enhance physical and psychological health. Yet, the influence of connectedness to nature on the wellbeing of older aged recreational horseback riders has not been investigated so far. The aim of th…
Air Pollution Is Associated with Covid-19 Incidence and Mortality in Vienna, Austria
We determined the impact of air pollution on COVID-19-related mortality and reported-case incidence, analyzing the correlation of infection case numbers and outcomes with previous-year air pollution data from the populations of 23 Viennese districts. Time at risk started in a district when the first COVID-19 case was diagnosed. High exposure levels were defined as living in a district with an average (year 2019) concentration of nitrogen dioxide …
Nitrogen-Dioxide Remains a Valid Air Quality Indicator
In epidemiological studies, both spatial and temporal variations in nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) are a robust predictor of health risks. Compared to particulate matter, the experimental evidence for harmful effects at typical ambient concentrations is less extensive and not as clear for NO 2 . In the wake of the "Diesel emission scandal-Dieselgate", the scientific basis of current limit values for ambient NO 2 concentrations was attacked by industry …
A Longitudinal Seroprevalence Study Evaluating Infection Control and Prevention Strategies at a Large Tertiary Care Center with Low Covid-19 Incidence
Personal protective equipment and adherence to disinfection protocols are essential to prevent nosocomial severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) transmission. Here, we evaluated infection control measures in a prospective longitudinal single-center study at the Vienna General Hospital, the biggest tertiary care center in Austria, with a structurally planned low SARS-CoV-2 exposure. SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies were assessed …
Recreational Horseback Riding and Its Association with Physical, Mental, and Social Wellbeing and Perceived Health
Physical activity and its influence on wellbeing are evident. It is an open question if the recommended activity levels can be reached by middle-aged and older (45+ years) horseback riders. Therefore the aim of the study was to assess physical activity (horseback riding) in horseback riders in comparison with dog owners (dog walking) and people without pets (non-animal-related activities) and its relation to physical, mental, and social wellbeing…
The utilization of plants in traditional medicine and rituals of Karimunjawa Island community, Central Java, Indonesia
Ethnobotany research remains important for improving our understanding of the use of plants for health and medicinal purposes in various societies and cultures. This research represents a journey toward exploring and understanding the wealth of traditional medicine knowledge, holistic health services, cultural preservation, and sustainable resource management in coastal communities in the Karimunjawa region. The study employed a qualitative metho…
Mental health status of workers in the semiconductor industry during the Covid-19 pandemic: Comparisons between regions on three continents
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic had detrimental effects on mental health globally, both in and outside the work context. The type of work and work organization additionally had adverse or protective effects on mental health, with sometimes inconsistent findings, like a dualistic effect of working from home. Country differences in mental health effects of the pandemic have been reported, but comparative studies in the work context face the chall…
Medicine (17 works) · Environmental health (11 works) · Biology (8 works) · Ecology (6 works) · Geography (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Air Quality and Health Impacts (5 works) · Environmental Science (4 works) · Pathology (4 works) · Physical therapy (4 works)