Mateusz Grajek
Biographic Data
| ID | 6885790 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mateusz Grajek |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mateusz |
| FAMILY NAME | Grajek |
| SIGNATURE | GRAJEK M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Medical University of Silesia |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6588-8598 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 17 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The Paradox of Active Procrastination
Procrastination is commonly conceptualized as a maladaptive self-regulatory failure associated with impaired performance and reduced control over task execution. However, recent research suggests that procrastination may also assume a functional form, referred to as active procrastination, characterized by intentional delay combined with preserved control and effectiveness. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between the level of …
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the demand for publicly funded mental health services in Poland (data report 2018–2023)
The COVID-19 pandemic was a source of significant mental strain for many social groups. The introduction of lockdowns, social isolation, remote work, limitations in access to education and public services, and uncertainty about the future contributed to increased levels of stress, anxiety, and helplessness. Studies conducted in various countries indicate a substantial rise in cases of depression and anxiety disorders, both among adults and childr…
Nutritional knowledge, insulin resistance, and the risk of orthorexia nervosa
Background: The global rise in insulin resistance has led to an increased emphasis on dietary modifications as a primary strategy for its management. While such interventions are essential for improving metabolic health, they can also contribute to heightened nutritional knowledge. However, this increased focus on diet may inadvertently lead to the development of disordered eating patterns, including orthorexia nervosa. This study aimed to determ…
Between Screens and Self-Perception
Digital media use, particularly prolonged exposure, appears to be a stronger predictor of adolescent self-perception than objective body measures such as BMI. Girls are especially vulnerable to its adverse effects on both body esteem and global self-esteem. These findings underscore the need for gender-sensitive interventions focused on media literacy, emotional resilience, and healthy digital habits among adolescents
Motivations for Long-Distance Running in the Context of Sustainable Urban Lifestyle
The increasing popularity of long-distance running in urban areas reflects a convergence of personal health goals and sustainable urban living practices. However, understanding the psychological drivers behind such behaviors remains essential for designing effective health promotion strategies. This study investigated the motivations of 155 participants of the Poznan Marathon and Half Marathon using the validated Polish version of the Motivations…
The Role of Social Media in Internalizing Body Knowledge—A Cross-Sectional Study among Women with Different Food Preferences
Virtual spaces, such as social media, give people a platform to exchange their opinions, experiences, and knowledge. Social media's ubiquitous usefulness has led to people relying, in whole or in part, on the information they learn online. As a result, a person's perception of his or her own body and their self-worth has started to be influenced by what other people think of them and by the information found on social media. Modern people's lifes…
Availability of Medical Services and Teleconsultation during Covid-19 Pandemic in the Opinion of Patients of Hematology Clinics—A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study (Silesia, Poland)
A new virus, SARS-CoV-2, emerged in December 2019, triggering the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 due to the rapid spread and severity of cases worldwide. In Poland, the first case of COVID-19 was reported on 4 March 2020. The aim of the prevention efforts was primarily to stop the spread of the infection to prevent overburdening the health care system. Many illnesses were treated by telemedicine, primarily using teleconsultation. Telemedicine has redu…
Ambulophobia as a Specific Phobia—Defining the Problem Among Patients of Long-Term Care Facilities in Poland
Background Ambulophobia is a type of specific phobia that involves a fear of walking. This phobia mainly affects older people, who prefer not to leave their bed or home to avoid walking on uneven surfaces and reduce the risk of falling. The problem seems to be very important in terms of public health and the organization of long-term care, as Poland has one of the highest rates of elderly population growth. Objectives The aim of the study was to …
Health Behaviors and Associated Feelings of Remote Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic—Silesia (Poland)
During the COVID pandemic in Poland, lockdown and remote work affected a very large segment of the population. This situation has many negative consequences both in terms of health and also emotionally. In our study, we focused on eating behaviors as well as health behaviors such as alcohol consumption, smoking, physical activity while working remotely, but also the emotions that occur while being at home working for long periods of time and how …
Does Maternal Obesity Affect Preterm Birth? Documentary Cohort Study of Preterm in Firstborns—Silesia (Poland)
In addition to low birth weight and intrauterine growth restriction, prematurity is a major problem in modern neonatology. The etiology of premature delivery is multifactorial, but maternal obesity has been indicated as an important risk factor for preterm birth. This study aimed to assess the relationship between early pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and the risk of preterm delivery according to gestational age. In the cohort of 2794 firstborns,…
Local Governments Spending on Promoting Physical Activity during 2015–2020
Local government spending on recreational and sporting services in Poland between 2015 and 2019 increased by about 38%, from EUR 1524.7 million in 2015 to EUR 2103.5 million in 2019. This spending in 2019 was about 40% higher than the average for European Union countries. In contrast, in 2020 it amounted to more than EUR 1886 million and was more than 10% lower compared to the previous year (2019)-the pre-pandemic period. Despite the obstacles ca…
Polish Adaptation of the Modified Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia for Fatigue (TSK-F) and the Revision of the Tampa Scale in Terms of Pain for Cancer Patients
The aim of this study was to create a Polish adaptation of the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia considering fatigue, and to verify the usefulness of the scale in the context of pain in cancer patients. The study was conducted at the Breast Cancer Unit, operating at the Greater Poland Cancer Centre, and at the Poznan Centre for Specialist Medical Services in Poznan. After considering the exclusion criteria, 100 people qualified for the interviews for …
The Level of Covid-19 Anxiety among Oncology Patients in Poland
Cancer patients tend to have a high psychological burden. Half of cancer patients suffer from severe affective disorders and anxiety disorders, while one-third struggle with mild forms of these. The COVID-19 pandemic is damaging the mental health of the population due to social restrictions. A growing number of studies note the role of COVID-19 anxiety in the health and quality of life of cancer patients. The purpose of this study is to estimate …
Global Self-Esteem, Physical Activity, and Body Composition Changes Following a 12-Week Dietary and Physical Activity Intervention in Older Women
A 12-week reductive diet and a 12-week regular physical activity plan lowered participants' body mass. Adipose tissue content was reflected by decreased BMI and WHR indicators of participants from the DI and PA groups and was accompanied by higher global self-esteem scores
Perception of the Body Image in Women after Childbirth and the Specific Determinants of Their Eating Behavior
Background: Episodes of loss of control over eating during pregnancy affect up to 36% of women during this period. Many women experience natural concerns about weight gain and body-shape changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and food cravings and fluctuations in eating patterns during these periods are physiological phenomena. However, pregnancy and the postpartum period may be an additional determinant of eating disorders. Women wh…
Body Composition and Its Perception among Professional Female Volleyball Players and Fitness Athletes (Silesia, Poland)
Female athletes experience both sociocultural and sport-specific pressures of an ideal body and appearance and are vulnerable to dissatisfaction with their bodies. Among sport-specific pressures, the type of sport is a predictor of body image dissatisfaction. The study included 150 females: 50 volleyball players, 50 bodybuilding and fitness athletes, and 50 female students, who were the control group. Body composition and perception and evaluatio…
Respiratory Symptoms, Allergies, and Environmental Exposures in Children with and without Asthma
The parent's subjective assessment of the child's health varied significantly according to the asthma diagnosis. Asthma is also associated with other diseases: allergic reactions to pollen, house dust, hay fever, and AD (atopic dermatitis) were statistically significantly more frequent among children diagnosed with bronchial asthma
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Ambulophobia as a Specific Phobia—Defining the Problem Among Patients of Long-Term Care Facilities in Poland
Background Ambulophobia is a type of specific phobia that involves a fear of walking. This phobia mainly affects older people, who prefer not to leave their bed or home to avoid walking on uneven surfaces and reduce the risk of falling. The problem seems to be very important in terms of public health and the organization of long-term care, as Poland has one of the highest rates of elderly population growth. Objectives The aim of the study was to …
Health Behaviors and Associated Feelings of Remote Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic—Silesia (Poland)
During the COVID pandemic in Poland, lockdown and remote work affected a very large segment of the population. This situation has many negative consequences both in terms of health and also emotionally. In our study, we focused on eating behaviors as well as health behaviors such as alcohol consumption, smoking, physical activity while working remotely, but also the emotions that occur while being at home working for long periods of time and how …
Does Maternal Obesity Affect Preterm Birth? Documentary Cohort Study of Preterm in Firstborns—Silesia (Poland)
In addition to low birth weight and intrauterine growth restriction, prematurity is a major problem in modern neonatology. The etiology of premature delivery is multifactorial, but maternal obesity has been indicated as an important risk factor for preterm birth. This study aimed to assess the relationship between early pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and the risk of preterm delivery according to gestational age. In the cohort of 2794 firstborns,…
Local Governments Spending on Promoting Physical Activity during 2015–2020
Local government spending on recreational and sporting services in Poland between 2015 and 2019 increased by about 38%, from EUR 1524.7 million in 2015 to EUR 2103.5 million in 2019. This spending in 2019 was about 40% higher than the average for European Union countries. In contrast, in 2020 it amounted to more than EUR 1886 million and was more than 10% lower compared to the previous year (2019)-the pre-pandemic period. Despite the obstacles ca…
Polish Adaptation of the Modified Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia for Fatigue (TSK-F) and the Revision of the Tampa Scale in Terms of Pain for Cancer Patients
The aim of this study was to create a Polish adaptation of the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia considering fatigue, and to verify the usefulness of the scale in the context of pain in cancer patients. The study was conducted at the Breast Cancer Unit, operating at the Greater Poland Cancer Centre, and at the Poznan Centre for Specialist Medical Services in Poznan. After considering the exclusion criteria, 100 people qualified for the interviews for …
The Level of Covid-19 Anxiety among Oncology Patients in Poland
Cancer patients tend to have a high psychological burden. Half of cancer patients suffer from severe affective disorders and anxiety disorders, while one-third struggle with mild forms of these. The COVID-19 pandemic is damaging the mental health of the population due to social restrictions. A growing number of studies note the role of COVID-19 anxiety in the health and quality of life of cancer patients. The purpose of this study is to estimate …
Global Self-Esteem, Physical Activity, and Body Composition Changes Following a 12-Week Dietary and Physical Activity Intervention in Older Women
A 12-week reductive diet and a 12-week regular physical activity plan lowered participants' body mass. Adipose tissue content was reflected by decreased BMI and WHR indicators of participants from the DI and PA groups and was accompanied by higher global self-esteem scores
Perception of the Body Image in Women after Childbirth and the Specific Determinants of Their Eating Behavior
Background: Episodes of loss of control over eating during pregnancy affect up to 36% of women during this period. Many women experience natural concerns about weight gain and body-shape changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and food cravings and fluctuations in eating patterns during these periods are physiological phenomena. However, pregnancy and the postpartum period may be an additional determinant of eating disorders. Women wh…
Body Composition and Its Perception among Professional Female Volleyball Players and Fitness Athletes (Silesia, Poland)
Female athletes experience both sociocultural and sport-specific pressures of an ideal body and appearance and are vulnerable to dissatisfaction with their bodies. Among sport-specific pressures, the type of sport is a predictor of body image dissatisfaction. The study included 150 females: 50 volleyball players, 50 bodybuilding and fitness athletes, and 50 female students, who were the control group. Body composition and perception and evaluatio…
Respiratory Symptoms, Allergies, and Environmental Exposures in Children with and without Asthma
The parent's subjective assessment of the child's health varied significantly according to the asthma diagnosis. Asthma is also associated with other diseases: allergic reactions to pollen, house dust, hay fever, and AD (atopic dermatitis) were statistically significantly more frequent among children diagnosed with bronchial asthma
The Role of Social Media in Internalizing Body Knowledge—A Cross-Sectional Study among Women with Different Food Preferences
Virtual spaces, such as social media, give people a platform to exchange their opinions, experiences, and knowledge. Social media's ubiquitous usefulness has led to people relying, in whole or in part, on the information they learn online. As a result, a person's perception of his or her own body and their self-worth has started to be influenced by what other people think of them and by the information found on social media. Modern people's lifes…
Availability of Medical Services and Teleconsultation during Covid-19 Pandemic in the Opinion of Patients of Hematology Clinics—A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study (Silesia, Poland)
A new virus, SARS-CoV-2, emerged in December 2019, triggering the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 due to the rapid spread and severity of cases worldwide. In Poland, the first case of COVID-19 was reported on 4 March 2020. The aim of the prevention efforts was primarily to stop the spread of the infection to prevent overburdening the health care system. Many illnesses were treated by telemedicine, primarily using teleconsultation. Telemedicine has redu…
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the demand for publicly funded mental health services in Poland (data report 2018–2023)
The COVID-19 pandemic was a source of significant mental strain for many social groups. The introduction of lockdowns, social isolation, remote work, limitations in access to education and public services, and uncertainty about the future contributed to increased levels of stress, anxiety, and helplessness. Studies conducted in various countries indicate a substantial rise in cases of depression and anxiety disorders, both among adults and childr…
Nutritional knowledge, insulin resistance, and the risk of orthorexia nervosa
Background: The global rise in insulin resistance has led to an increased emphasis on dietary modifications as a primary strategy for its management. While such interventions are essential for improving metabolic health, they can also contribute to heightened nutritional knowledge. However, this increased focus on diet may inadvertently lead to the development of disordered eating patterns, including orthorexia nervosa. This study aimed to determ…
Between Screens and Self-Perception
Digital media use, particularly prolonged exposure, appears to be a stronger predictor of adolescent self-perception than objective body measures such as BMI. Girls are especially vulnerable to its adverse effects on both body esteem and global self-esteem. These findings underscore the need for gender-sensitive interventions focused on media literacy, emotional resilience, and healthy digital habits among adolescents
Motivations for Long-Distance Running in the Context of Sustainable Urban Lifestyle
The increasing popularity of long-distance running in urban areas reflects a convergence of personal health goals and sustainable urban living practices. However, understanding the psychological drivers behind such behaviors remains essential for designing effective health promotion strategies. This study investigated the motivations of 155 participants of the Poznan Marathon and Half Marathon using the validated Polish version of the Motivations…
The Paradox of Active Procrastination
Procrastination is commonly conceptualized as a maladaptive self-regulatory failure associated with impaired performance and reduced control over task execution. However, recent research suggests that procrastination may also assume a functional form, referred to as active procrastination, characterized by intentional delay combined with preserved control and effectiveness. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between the level of …
Medicine (14 works) · Psychiatry (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Internal Medicine (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (5 works) · Anxiety (4 works) · Body mass index (4 works)