Vassiliki Bountziouka

Datos Biográficos

ID6759351
NOMBREVassiliki Bountziouka
NOMBRESVassiliki
APELLIDOBountziouka
FIRMABOUNTZIOUKA V
AFILIACIONESHarokopio University of Athens
ORCID0000-0003-2522-1582
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS8
TOTAL DE CITAS3
TOTAL COMO AUTOR8
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2009
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2023
ÍNDICE H1

  • Methods for Constructing Normalised Reference Scores

    Open AccessVassiliki Bountziouka, Samantha Johnson et al.ARTICLEMultivariate Behavioral Research2023

    The use of the lambda-mu-sigma (LMS) method for estimating centiles and producing reference ranges has received much interest in clinical practice, especially for assessing growth in childhood. However, this method may not be directly applicable where measures are based on a score calculated from question response categories that is bounded within finite intervals, for example, in psychometrics. In such cases, the main assumption of normality of …

  • The Role of Energy Balance in Successful Aging Among Elderly Individuals

    Open AccessStefanos Tyrovola, Stefanos Tyrovolas et al.ARTICLEJournal of Aging and Health2015Citada por: 2Referencias: 1

    A diet with excessive energy intake and a positive energy balance seems to be associated with lower quality of life, as measured through successful aging

  • Socio-economic and demographic determinants of childhood obesity prevalence in Greece

    Open AccessPaul Farajian, Demosthenes B Panagiotakos et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2013

    Objective Given the rapid increase in the prevalence of childhood obesity, identifying the sociodemographic influences on obesity status is important for planning and implementing effective prevention initiatives. However, this type of data is limited for Greek children. Therefore the aim of the present study was to identify possible sociodemographic factors associated with childhood obesity at the national level. Design Cross-sectional, populati…

  • Are Current Dietary Habits in Mediterranean Islands a Reflection of the Past? Results from the Medis Study

    Eleni Tourlouki, Antonia-Leda Matalas et al.ARTICLEEcology of Food and Nutrition2013

    In the 1960s, the recorded dietary pattern of Southern European populations was typical of the traditional Mediterranean diet. However, diets have been rapidly changing. The aim of the current work was to examine the extent by which present food habits of inhabitants residing in various Mediterranean islands uphold past dietary traditions of the Mediterranean diet. A population-based, multi-stage sampling method was used to voluntarily enroll 876…

  • Soft drinks

    Open AccessAndroniki Naska, Vassiliki Bountziouka et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2010

    Objective To evaluate time trends in the availability of soft drinks, to identify food choices associated with their consumption and to assess the relationship between socio-economic status and daily soft drink availability in a wide range of European countries. Design Data on food and beverage availability collected through the national household budget surveys and harmonized in the DAFNE (Data Food Networking) project were used. Averages and va…

  • Socio-economic status, place of residence and dietary habits among the elderly

    Open AccessAlexia Katsarou, Stefanos Tyrovolas et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2010

    Objective To investigate whether the socio-economic status (SES) of elderly eastern Mediterranean islanders is associated with their dietary habits, particularly with adherence to the traditional Mediterranean diet. Design Cross-sectional. Setting Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was measured by the MedDietScore (range: 0–55), whereas SES was estimated using education and financial status. Subjects During 2005–2007, 300 men and women from Cypr…

  • Level of Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Among Elderly Individuals Living in Mediterranean Islands

    Stefanos Tyrovolas, Evangelos Polychronopoulos et al.ARTICLEEcology of Food and Nutrition2009

    The level of adherence to the traditional Mediterranean diet was moderate. People living in rural areas seem to better hold these traditional dietary habits

  • Long-Term Fish Intake Is Associated With Less Severe Depressive Symptoms Among Elderly Men and Women

    Open AccessVassiliki Bountziouka, Evangelos Polychronopoulos et al.ARTICLEJournal of Aging and Health2009Citada por: 1Referencias: 1

    Objectives. This work aims at exploring the association between fish intake and depressive symptoms, in older adults. Method. During 2005-2007, 1,190 men and women (>65 years) free living in various Greek islands and in Cyprus participated in the study. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the validated Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and foods intake through a Food Frequency Questionnaire. Results. Almost 70% of the participants scored abov…