Ageliki Karatza
Biographic Data
| ID | 7063489 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ageliki Karatza |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ageliki |
| FAMILY NAME | Karatza |
| SIGNATURE | KARATZA A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Patras |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5649-9021 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Quality of Life of Adolescents and Young Adults After Testicular Prosthesis Surgery During Childhood
Testicular prosthesis surgery performed from childhood to adulthood may create profound and variable concerns, which may affect the recipients and their companions in the long term. Therefore, it should not be considered in a simplistic manner as a routine procedure and should be preceded by thorough conversation with experts
Knowledge, Perceptions and Intention of Acceptance of RSV Vaccine Amongst Women in Western Greece – A Cross-Sectional Study
Immunization of pregnant women against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been recently licensed for use worldwide. In this study, we aimed to assess knowledge, perceptions and potential RSV vaccine acceptance in future pregnancy in mothers of children under 2 years old attending a Tertiary hospital. Α questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted between January and May 2024 (including period of RSV peak circulation in Greek climate…
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Performance of Children Born Non-Extremely Preterm
Data on exercise tolerance of children born non-extremely preterm are sparse. We aimed to explore the cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) characteristics in this population. We studied 63 children (age 7-12 years) born at 29 0/7 -36 6/7 weeks of gestation (34 were late preterm, 29 were preterm) and 63 age-matched, term-born controls. All performed spirometry and CPET (cycle ergometry). There were no differences in activity levels and spiromet…
Post-Traumatic Stress as a Psychological Effect of Mild Head Injuries in Children
Mild head injuries may affect the emotional welfare of children. Healthcare providers should understand the importance of the psychological effect of this overlooked type of injury. They should be trained in the psychological effect of trauma and be aware of this probability, promptly notify the parents accordingly, and provide psychological assistance beyond medical treatment. Follow-up and support are needed to avoid the possibility of future p…
Parental and Pediatricians’ Attitudes towards Covid-19 Vaccination for Children
Although many studies have examined factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination and healthcare professionals' attitudes towards vaccines, less is known about parents' and pediatricians' attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination for children. Using two cross-sectional surveys from November to December 2021 in Greece, we aimed to assess parental intention to vaccinate their 5 to 17 years old children against COVID-19 and to evaluate pediatricians' at…
Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical and Nursing Students in Greece Regarding Child Abuse and Neglect
Data on the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare practitioners in training regarding child abuse and neglect (CAN) are scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes regarding CAN of medical and nursing students in Greek universities. We performed a questionnaire-based e-survey on a convenience sample of students and recruited 609 students (366 medical and 243 nursing). An unsatisfactory level of knowledge in the fi…
The Psychological Impact of Covid-19 Admission on Families
The aim of the present study was to assess the psychological impact of hospitalization during the COVID-19 pandemic on parents and their offspring. We performed a nationwide cross-sectional study in Greece based on an Internet questionnaire survey. A convenience sample of parents whose offspring had been hospitalized due to COVID-19 (including multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, MIS-C), diagnosed with COVID-19 but not hospitalized, and…
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Parental and Pediatricians’ Attitudes towards Covid-19 Vaccination for Children
Although many studies have examined factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination and healthcare professionals' attitudes towards vaccines, less is known about parents' and pediatricians' attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination for children. Using two cross-sectional surveys from November to December 2021 in Greece, we aimed to assess parental intention to vaccinate their 5 to 17 years old children against COVID-19 and to evaluate pediatricians' at…
Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical and Nursing Students in Greece Regarding Child Abuse and Neglect
Data on the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare practitioners in training regarding child abuse and neglect (CAN) are scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes regarding CAN of medical and nursing students in Greek universities. We performed a questionnaire-based e-survey on a convenience sample of students and recruited 609 students (366 medical and 243 nursing). An unsatisfactory level of knowledge in the fi…
The Psychological Impact of Covid-19 Admission on Families
The aim of the present study was to assess the psychological impact of hospitalization during the COVID-19 pandemic on parents and their offspring. We performed a nationwide cross-sectional study in Greece based on an Internet questionnaire survey. A convenience sample of parents whose offspring had been hospitalized due to COVID-19 (including multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, MIS-C), diagnosed with COVID-19 but not hospitalized, and…
Post-Traumatic Stress as a Psychological Effect of Mild Head Injuries in Children
Mild head injuries may affect the emotional welfare of children. Healthcare providers should understand the importance of the psychological effect of this overlooked type of injury. They should be trained in the psychological effect of trauma and be aware of this probability, promptly notify the parents accordingly, and provide psychological assistance beyond medical treatment. Follow-up and support are needed to avoid the possibility of future p…
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Performance of Children Born Non-Extremely Preterm
Data on exercise tolerance of children born non-extremely preterm are sparse. We aimed to explore the cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) characteristics in this population. We studied 63 children (age 7-12 years) born at 29 0/7 -36 6/7 weeks of gestation (34 were late preterm, 29 were preterm) and 63 age-matched, term-born controls. All performed spirometry and CPET (cycle ergometry). There were no differences in activity levels and spiromet…
Quality of Life of Adolescents and Young Adults After Testicular Prosthesis Surgery During Childhood
Testicular prosthesis surgery performed from childhood to adulthood may create profound and variable concerns, which may affect the recipients and their companions in the long term. Therefore, it should not be considered in a simplistic manner as a routine procedure and should be preceded by thorough conversation with experts
Knowledge, Perceptions and Intention of Acceptance of RSV Vaccine Amongst Women in Western Greece – A Cross-Sectional Study
Immunization of pregnant women against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been recently licensed for use worldwide. In this study, we aimed to assess knowledge, perceptions and potential RSV vaccine acceptance in future pregnancy in mothers of children under 2 years old attending a Tertiary hospital. Α questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted between January and May 2024 (including period of RSV peak circulation in Greek climate…
Medicine (6 works) · Health care (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Pandemic (3 works) · Pediatrics (3 works) · Pregnancy (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (2 works) · COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction (2 works) · Cross-sectional study (2 works)