Andrzej Silczuk
Biographic Data
| ID | 7673073 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Andrzej Silczuk |
| GIVEN NAMES | Andrzej |
| FAMILY NAME | Silczuk |
| SIGNATURE | SILCZUK A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Medical University of Warsaw |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7048-8094 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Hems and the challenges of an aging population
Purpose: We aimed to characterize HEMS missions in Poland in 2015-2024 among patients aged ≥65 years and to describe unadjusted associations between age strata and escalation of advanced interventions as well as on-scene mortality after HEMS arrival. Materials and methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of the national HEMS registry in 2015-2024, including patients aged ≥65 years. Diagnoses were grouped into five clinical domains. The prim…
Alcohol mixed with energy drinks among university students in Poland
AmED consumption is common among university students from the Mazovia region of Poland and appears to be associated with contextual factors, while age of ED initiation showed an ordinal association with the likelihood of AmED use. These findings may inform prevention strategies addressing social drinking contexts and promoting responsible attitudes toward stimulant-alcohol co-use among young adults
Depressive and anxiety disorders in Polish children across the Covid-19 pandemic
These findings underscore the long-term impact of COVID-19 on youth mental health and emphasize the need for enhanced early intervention, expanded access to psychiatric care, and robust public health strategies tailored to children and adolescents
Public understanding of medical cannabis in Poland 7 years after legalization
Background: Medical cannabis has been legally available in Poland since 2017, yet its integration into routine clinical practice remains limited. This study investigates public attitudes toward medical cannabis, therapeutic awareness, and the perceived readiness of the healthcare system 7 years after legalization. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in July 2025 using the computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI) method on a nationall…
Telemedicine in polish primary care during and after the Covid-19 crisis
Background The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally reshaped healthcare delivery worldwide, accelerating the adoption of telemedicine. This study aimed to examine patterns of teleconsultation use in Polish primary care across pandemic and post-pandemic phases. Methods We retrospectively analysed anonymized medical records from a nationwide primary care network ( N = 54,430 patients; 720,133 consultations, January 2020–December 2024). The dataset compr…
Public awareness of obesity causes, complications, and treatment methods in a representative sample of adults in Poland
Introduction Obesity is a growing public health problem. This study aimed to assess public awareness of obesity causes, complications, and treatment methods in a representative sample of adults in Poland. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2025 among a representative sample of 1,088 Polish adults using a computer-assisted web interview (CAWI). The structured questionnaire assessed attitudes toward obesity with 10 different quest…
Self-reported help-seeking behavior in the event of mental disorders among adults in Poland
Introduction The decision to use psychological or psychiatric help is complex and depends on many interrelated factors. This study aimed to characterize self-reported help-seeking behavior in the event of mental disorders among adults in Poland. Methods This questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was carried out in March 2025 using computer-assisted web interviews (CAWI) among 1,114 adults in Poland. Quota-sampling method was used. Results Mo…
Opinions and knowledge about organ donation and transplantation
Purpose: To assess attitudes toward organ procurement and transplantation, knowledge of legal regulations, and sources of information among medical students and students of other healthcare disciplines in Poland. Materials and methods: A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted among 3,006 students from four Polish medical universities. The study included 883 medical students (MD program) and 2,122 students of other healthcare-related pro…
Aggression and locus of control in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia
The results indicate a statistically significant higher level of aggression in the group of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia compared to the control group representing the healthy population. The statistically significant differences in the patient group were observed in physical aggression, hostility, and the total aggression score. The results indicate that a higher level of aggression was observed in the subjects who placed the locus of c…
Awareness of mental disorders and their risk factors - a nationwide cross-sectional survey among adults in Poland
The level of awareness of mental disorders among adults in Poland is low, and significant differences in awareness were observed based on sociodemographic variables. Understanding these disparities is crucial for tailoring effective public health campaigns and informing national mental health strategies aimed at early detection, destigmatization, and equitable access to care
Alcohol Policies Affect Drinking Patterns—A Potentially New and Harmful Drinking Pattern in Consumers of Small Vodka Bottles (SVB) in Poland
Drinking alcohol has a vast and diverse impact on many aspects of people's lives around the world. It is a major public health concern and is subject to numerous legal regulations and limitations. So far, little attention has been paid to if and how the volume of alcohol containers may affect drinking patterns. The widespread availability in recent years in Poland of small vodka bottles in various flavors and sizes was the rationale behind invest…
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Alcohol Policies Affect Drinking Patterns—A Potentially New and Harmful Drinking Pattern in Consumers of Small Vodka Bottles (SVB) in Poland
Drinking alcohol has a vast and diverse impact on many aspects of people's lives around the world. It is a major public health concern and is subject to numerous legal regulations and limitations. So far, little attention has been paid to if and how the volume of alcohol containers may affect drinking patterns. The widespread availability in recent years in Poland of small vodka bottles in various flavors and sizes was the rationale behind invest…
Public understanding of medical cannabis in Poland 7 years after legalization
Background: Medical cannabis has been legally available in Poland since 2017, yet its integration into routine clinical practice remains limited. This study investigates public attitudes toward medical cannabis, therapeutic awareness, and the perceived readiness of the healthcare system 7 years after legalization. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in July 2025 using the computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI) method on a nationall…
Telemedicine in polish primary care during and after the Covid-19 crisis
Background The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally reshaped healthcare delivery worldwide, accelerating the adoption of telemedicine. This study aimed to examine patterns of teleconsultation use in Polish primary care across pandemic and post-pandemic phases. Methods We retrospectively analysed anonymized medical records from a nationwide primary care network ( N = 54,430 patients; 720,133 consultations, January 2020–December 2024). The dataset compr…
Public awareness of obesity causes, complications, and treatment methods in a representative sample of adults in Poland
Introduction Obesity is a growing public health problem. This study aimed to assess public awareness of obesity causes, complications, and treatment methods in a representative sample of adults in Poland. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2025 among a representative sample of 1,088 Polish adults using a computer-assisted web interview (CAWI). The structured questionnaire assessed attitudes toward obesity with 10 different quest…
Self-reported help-seeking behavior in the event of mental disorders among adults in Poland
Introduction The decision to use psychological or psychiatric help is complex and depends on many interrelated factors. This study aimed to characterize self-reported help-seeking behavior in the event of mental disorders among adults in Poland. Methods This questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was carried out in March 2025 using computer-assisted web interviews (CAWI) among 1,114 adults in Poland. Quota-sampling method was used. Results Mo…
Opinions and knowledge about organ donation and transplantation
Purpose: To assess attitudes toward organ procurement and transplantation, knowledge of legal regulations, and sources of information among medical students and students of other healthcare disciplines in Poland. Materials and methods: A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted among 3,006 students from four Polish medical universities. The study included 883 medical students (MD program) and 2,122 students of other healthcare-related pro…
Aggression and locus of control in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia
The results indicate a statistically significant higher level of aggression in the group of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia compared to the control group representing the healthy population. The statistically significant differences in the patient group were observed in physical aggression, hostility, and the total aggression score. The results indicate that a higher level of aggression was observed in the subjects who placed the locus of c…
Awareness of mental disorders and their risk factors - a nationwide cross-sectional survey among adults in Poland
The level of awareness of mental disorders among adults in Poland is low, and significant differences in awareness were observed based on sociodemographic variables. Understanding these disparities is crucial for tailoring effective public health campaigns and informing national mental health strategies aimed at early detection, destigmatization, and equitable access to care
Hems and the challenges of an aging population
Purpose: We aimed to characterize HEMS missions in Poland in 2015-2024 among patients aged ≥65 years and to describe unadjusted associations between age strata and escalation of advanced interventions as well as on-scene mortality after HEMS arrival. Materials and methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of the national HEMS registry in 2015-2024, including patients aged ≥65 years. Diagnoses were grouped into five clinical domains. The prim…
Alcohol mixed with energy drinks among university students in Poland
AmED consumption is common among university students from the Mazovia region of Poland and appears to be associated with contextual factors, while age of ED initiation showed an ordinal association with the likelihood of AmED use. These findings may inform prevention strategies addressing social drinking contexts and promoting responsible attitudes toward stimulant-alcohol co-use among young adults
Depressive and anxiety disorders in Polish children across the Covid-19 pandemic
These findings underscore the long-term impact of COVID-19 on youth mental health and emphasize the need for enhanced early intervention, expanded access to psychiatric care, and robust public health strategies tailored to children and adolescents
Medicine (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · MEDLINE (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychological intervention (3 works) · Bipolar Disorder and Treatment (2 works) · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (2 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (2 works)