Oskar Sierka
Biographic Data
| ID | 7743600 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Oskar Sierka |
| GIVEN NAMES | Oskar |
| FAMILY NAME | Sierka |
| SIGNATURE | SIERKA O |
| AFFILIATIONS | Medical University of Silesia |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8667-6463 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Has learning gone to waste?—Health-promoting behaviors of seniors
Objective Regardless of the fact that Universities of Third Age (UTA's) are becoming more and more popular among seniors there are not many available studies examining the impact of conducted educational activities on seniors' adherence to health-promoting activities. The aim of the study was to compare health behaviors (e.g.,: physical activity, eating habits, alcohol consumption, tobacco smoking, preventive tests performance) between seniors at…
Selected elements of the lifestyle of Silesian seniors, taking into account their participation in the activities of the Third Age Universities
Introduction UTA can provide older adult people with the satisfaction of needs and creates the opportunity to pursue youthful interests and passions. The aim of the study was to assess selected elements of the lifestyle of Silesian seniors, taking into account their participation in the activities of Universities of the Third Age. Methods The study involved 631 (100%) senior residents of the Silesian agglomeration. The majority of the study group…
Knowledge of Silesia adult inhabitants regarding preventive vaccinations effect on cardiovascular diseases
In these adults, knowledge of the role of preventive vaccinations in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases was low, and the quantity of the information provided by doctors about preventive vaccinations were considered to be insufficient. Public awareness of the effects of avoiding preventive vaccinations should be raised especially among people with CVD
Protective vaccinations in the control and prevention of infectious diseases—knowledge of adult Poles in this field. Preliminary results
The degree of the implementation of compulsory protective vaccinations in the study group was high, while additional vaccinations were insufficient. The purposefulness of introducing a vaccination schedule was correctly identified by the majority of the respondents, but the knowledge about adverse events following immunisation and their types was incomplete. Among participants were individuals who declared their support for anti-vaccination movem…
Protective vaccinations during pregnancy - adult Poles knowledge in this area
The knowledge of the surveyed group, the majority of whom were women, about the use of vaccinations before and during pregnancy was unsatisfactory. There is a need to educate the public about the benefits and risks of performing or avoiding preventive vaccinations during pregnancy
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Protective vaccinations during pregnancy - adult Poles knowledge in this area
The knowledge of the surveyed group, the majority of whom were women, about the use of vaccinations before and during pregnancy was unsatisfactory. There is a need to educate the public about the benefits and risks of performing or avoiding preventive vaccinations during pregnancy
Knowledge of Silesia adult inhabitants regarding preventive vaccinations effect on cardiovascular diseases
In these adults, knowledge of the role of preventive vaccinations in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases was low, and the quantity of the information provided by doctors about preventive vaccinations were considered to be insufficient. Public awareness of the effects of avoiding preventive vaccinations should be raised especially among people with CVD
Protective vaccinations in the control and prevention of infectious diseases—knowledge of adult Poles in this field. Preliminary results
The degree of the implementation of compulsory protective vaccinations in the study group was high, while additional vaccinations were insufficient. The purposefulness of introducing a vaccination schedule was correctly identified by the majority of the respondents, but the knowledge about adverse events following immunisation and their types was incomplete. Among participants were individuals who declared their support for anti-vaccination movem…
Has learning gone to waste?—Health-promoting behaviors of seniors
Objective Regardless of the fact that Universities of Third Age (UTA's) are becoming more and more popular among seniors there are not many available studies examining the impact of conducted educational activities on seniors' adherence to health-promoting activities. The aim of the study was to compare health behaviors (e.g.,: physical activity, eating habits, alcohol consumption, tobacco smoking, preventive tests performance) between seniors at…
Selected elements of the lifestyle of Silesian seniors, taking into account their participation in the activities of the Third Age Universities
Introduction UTA can provide older adult people with the satisfaction of needs and creates the opportunity to pursue youthful interests and passions. The aim of the study was to assess selected elements of the lifestyle of Silesian seniors, taking into account their participation in the activities of Universities of the Third Age. Methods The study involved 631 (100%) senior residents of the Silesian agglomeration. The majority of the study group…
Medicine (5 works) · Family medicine (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Vaccination (3 works) · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy (3 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Epidemiology (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Immunology (2 works)