Alexandra Dopfer‐Jablonka
Biographic Data
| ID | 7742769 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alexandra Dopfer‐Jablonka |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alexandra |
| FAMILY NAME | Dopfer‐Jablonka |
| SIGNATURE | JABLONKA A D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Medizinische Hochschule Hannover |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7129-100X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Violence against healthcare workers in the middle of a global health crisis
Introduction: Violence against healthcare workers is a global health problem threatening healthcare workforce retention and health system resilience in a fragile post-COVID 'normalisation' period. In this perspective article, we argue that violence against healthcare workers must be made a greater priority. Our novel contribution to the debate is a comparative health system and policy approach. Methods: We have chosen a most different systems com…
Migrant healthcare workers during Covid-19
Introduction: Migrant healthcare workers played an important role during the COVID-19 pandemic, but data are lacking especially for high-resourced European healthcare systems. This study aims to research migrant healthcare workers through an intersectional health system-related approach, using Germany as a case study. Methods: An intersectional research framework was created and a rapid scoping study performed. Secondary analysis of selected item…
The Impact of Covid-19 Vaccination on the Social Participation of Immunocompromised Persons – Results of a Multicenter Observational Study
Immunocompromised persons are at an increased risk for a severe SARS-CoV-2 infection and their safety behaviors may influence their social participation. Vaccinated persons have a lower incidence of infection and severe disease when infected compared to non-vaccinated persons. Therefore, their behavior may change and their social participation may increase after a complete vaccination. The aim of this study was to explore social participation of …
Development and Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess Social Participation of High Risk-Adults in Germany During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: Restrictions to contain the COVID-19 pandemic affect the social participation of people worldwide. Especially those at high risk for a severe disease tend to abstain from social gatherings. While there are a few questionnaires to measure social participation in elderly or chronic patients, a valid survey instrument that includes pandemic-related social participation is needed. Methods: We developed a social participation questionnaire…
Healthcare Workers' Perceptions and Medically Approved Covid-19 Infection Risk
Introduction This study analyses how healthcare workers (HCWs) perceived risks, protection and preventive measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to medically approved risks and organizational measures. The aim is to explore “blind spots” of pandemic protection and make mental health needs of HCWs visible. Methods We have chosen an “optimal-case” scenario of a high-income country with a well-resourced hospital sector and low HCW infecti…
Social participation and mental health of immunocompromised individuals before and after Covid-19 vaccination–Results of a longitudinal observational study over three time points
It is unclear why social participation increased after basic vaccination. Perceived vaccine efficacy and a feeling of being protected by the vaccine may have caused relaxed social distancing behaviors. Reducing safety behaviors may, however, increase the risk of a COVID-19 infection for immunocompromised individuals. Further investigations are needed to explore the health-related consequences of more social participation among immunocompromised p…
Effects of Pre-Existing Mental Conditions on Fatigue and Psychological Symptoms Post-Covid-19
Fatigue and psychological conditions of post-COVID-19 patients are not associated with pre-existing conditions
Disease burden in a large cohort of asylum seekers and refugees in Germany
BACKGROUND: Currently, health care systems worldwide are challenged with providing care to an increasing number of migrants, refugees, and displaced persons. In this article, we report on disease burden and drug prescription patterns in a large refugee cohort in Germany. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study of anonymized medical records including demographic data, diagnoses, and drug prescriptions in two refugee reception centres between…
Factors Influencing the Frequency of Airway Infections in Underage Refugees
Background : Infections are a leading cause of refugee morbidity. Recent data on the rate of airway infections and factors influencing their spread in refugee reception centers is scarce. Methods : A retrospective, cross-sectional study of de-identified medical records with a focus on respiratory infections in underage refugees was conducted at two large German refugee reception centers. Results : In total, medical data from n = 10,431 refugees o…
Tuberculosis screening during the 2015 European refugee crisis
Our cohort reflects current immigrations statistics in Europe and illustrates an overall low TB prevalence amongst individuals entering Germany in 2015. However, our findings support the improvement of diagnostic algorithms
Does refugee status matter? Medical needs of newly arrived asylum seekers and resettlement refugees - a retrospective observational study of diagnoses in a primary care setting
German Clinical Trials Register: DRKS00013076, retrospectively registered on 29.09.2017
Pediatric Healthcare Utilization in a Large Cohort of Refugee Children Entering Western Europe During the Migrant Crisis
Our analysis showed that pediatric primary healthcare in pediatric and adolescent refugees are most sought during the first period upon arrival with particular demand in infants, toddlers, and unaccompanied minors. Based on this data, future care taking strategies should be adapted accordingly
Healthcare Utilization in a Large Cohort of Asylum Seekers Entering Western Europe in 2015
During the current period of immigration to Western Europe, national healthcare systems are confronted with high numbers of asylum seekers with largely unknown health status. To improve care taking strategies, we assessed healthcare utilization in a large, representative cohort of newly arriving migrants consisting of n = 1533 residents of a reception center in Northern Germany in 2015. Most asylum seekers were young, male adults, and the majorit…
Tuberculosis Specific Interferon-Gamma Production in a Current Refugee Cohort in Western Europe
Observed LTBI frequencies are lower than previously reported in similar refugee cohorts. However, as elderly people are at higher risk for developing active tuberculosis, the observed high rate of LTBI in senior refugees emphasizes the need for new policies on the detection and treatment regimens in this group
Pregnancy Related Health Care Needs in Refugees—A Current Three Center Experience in Europe
Background: Immigration into Europe has reached an all-time high. Provision of coordinated healthcare, especially to refugee women that are at increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, is a challenge for receiving health care systems. Methods: We assessed pregnancy rates and associated primary healthcare needs in three refugee cohorts in Northern Germany during the current crisis. Results: Out of n = 2911 refugees, 18.0% were women of reprod…
Prevalence and Types of Anemia in a Large Refugee Cohort in Western Europe in 2015
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Healthcare Utilization in a Large Cohort of Asylum Seekers Entering Western Europe in 2015
During the current period of immigration to Western Europe, national healthcare systems are confronted with high numbers of asylum seekers with largely unknown health status. To improve care taking strategies, we assessed healthcare utilization in a large, representative cohort of newly arriving migrants consisting of n = 1533 residents of a reception center in Northern Germany in 2015. Most asylum seekers were young, male adults, and the majorit…
Tuberculosis Specific Interferon-Gamma Production in a Current Refugee Cohort in Western Europe
Observed LTBI frequencies are lower than previously reported in similar refugee cohorts. However, as elderly people are at higher risk for developing active tuberculosis, the observed high rate of LTBI in senior refugees emphasizes the need for new policies on the detection and treatment regimens in this group
Pregnancy Related Health Care Needs in Refugees—A Current Three Center Experience in Europe
Background: Immigration into Europe has reached an all-time high. Provision of coordinated healthcare, especially to refugee women that are at increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, is a challenge for receiving health care systems. Methods: We assessed pregnancy rates and associated primary healthcare needs in three refugee cohorts in Northern Germany during the current crisis. Results: Out of n = 2911 refugees, 18.0% were women of reprod…
Prevalence and Types of Anemia in a Large Refugee Cohort in Western Europe in 2015
Does refugee status matter? Medical needs of newly arrived asylum seekers and resettlement refugees - a retrospective observational study of diagnoses in a primary care setting
German Clinical Trials Register: DRKS00013076, retrospectively registered on 29.09.2017
Pediatric Healthcare Utilization in a Large Cohort of Refugee Children Entering Western Europe During the Migrant Crisis
Our analysis showed that pediatric primary healthcare in pediatric and adolescent refugees are most sought during the first period upon arrival with particular demand in infants, toddlers, and unaccompanied minors. Based on this data, future care taking strategies should be adapted accordingly
Factors Influencing the Frequency of Airway Infections in Underage Refugees
Background : Infections are a leading cause of refugee morbidity. Recent data on the rate of airway infections and factors influencing their spread in refugee reception centers is scarce. Methods : A retrospective, cross-sectional study of de-identified medical records with a focus on respiratory infections in underage refugees was conducted at two large German refugee reception centers. Results : In total, medical data from n = 10,431 refugees o…
Tuberculosis screening during the 2015 European refugee crisis
Our cohort reflects current immigrations statistics in Europe and illustrates an overall low TB prevalence amongst individuals entering Germany in 2015. However, our findings support the improvement of diagnostic algorithms
Disease burden in a large cohort of asylum seekers and refugees in Germany
BACKGROUND: Currently, health care systems worldwide are challenged with providing care to an increasing number of migrants, refugees, and displaced persons. In this article, we report on disease burden and drug prescription patterns in a large refugee cohort in Germany. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study of anonymized medical records including demographic data, diagnoses, and drug prescriptions in two refugee reception centres between…
The Impact of Covid-19 Vaccination on the Social Participation of Immunocompromised Persons – Results of a Multicenter Observational Study
Immunocompromised persons are at an increased risk for a severe SARS-CoV-2 infection and their safety behaviors may influence their social participation. Vaccinated persons have a lower incidence of infection and severe disease when infected compared to non-vaccinated persons. Therefore, their behavior may change and their social participation may increase after a complete vaccination. The aim of this study was to explore social participation of …
Development and Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess Social Participation of High Risk-Adults in Germany During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: Restrictions to contain the COVID-19 pandemic affect the social participation of people worldwide. Especially those at high risk for a severe disease tend to abstain from social gatherings. While there are a few questionnaires to measure social participation in elderly or chronic patients, a valid survey instrument that includes pandemic-related social participation is needed. Methods: We developed a social participation questionnaire…
Healthcare Workers' Perceptions and Medically Approved Covid-19 Infection Risk
Introduction This study analyses how healthcare workers (HCWs) perceived risks, protection and preventive measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to medically approved risks and organizational measures. The aim is to explore “blind spots” of pandemic protection and make mental health needs of HCWs visible. Methods We have chosen an “optimal-case” scenario of a high-income country with a well-resourced hospital sector and low HCW infecti…
Social participation and mental health of immunocompromised individuals before and after Covid-19 vaccination–Results of a longitudinal observational study over three time points
It is unclear why social participation increased after basic vaccination. Perceived vaccine efficacy and a feeling of being protected by the vaccine may have caused relaxed social distancing behaviors. Reducing safety behaviors may, however, increase the risk of a COVID-19 infection for immunocompromised individuals. Further investigations are needed to explore the health-related consequences of more social participation among immunocompromised p…
Effects of Pre-Existing Mental Conditions on Fatigue and Psychological Symptoms Post-Covid-19
Fatigue and psychological conditions of post-COVID-19 patients are not associated with pre-existing conditions
Violence against healthcare workers in the middle of a global health crisis
Introduction: Violence against healthcare workers is a global health problem threatening healthcare workforce retention and health system resilience in a fragile post-COVID 'normalisation' period. In this perspective article, we argue that violence against healthcare workers must be made a greater priority. Our novel contribution to the debate is a comparative health system and policy approach. Methods: We have chosen a most different systems com…
Migrant healthcare workers during Covid-19
Introduction: Migrant healthcare workers played an important role during the COVID-19 pandemic, but data are lacking especially for high-resourced European healthcare systems. This study aims to research migrant healthcare workers through an intersectional health system-related approach, using Germany as a case study. Methods: An intersectional research framework was created and a rapid scoping study performed. Secondary analysis of selected item…
Medicine (16 works) · Refugee (9 works) · Health care (8 works) · Internal Medicine (8 works) · Family medicine (7 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (7 works) · Political science (7 works) · Cohort (6 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (6 works) · Disease (6 works)