Joanna Nieczuja-Dwojacka
Biographic Data
| ID | 904714 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Joanna Nieczuja-Dwojacka |
| GIVEN NAMES | Joanna |
| FAMILY NAME | Nieczuja-Dwojacka |
| SIGNATURE | NIECZUJA-DWOJACKA J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3853-0950 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The marriage calendar
Background: Zelow is a multicultural settlement with an interesting and complicated history. Objective: The aim of this study is to characterize 19th-century Zelow in terms of seasonality and changes in marriages over time, and to examine the socioeconomic and cultural factors that could have influenced the seasonality patterns. Subjects and methods: The study analysed 1,946 marriage records from the Evangelical Reformed parish in Zelow (1821–190…
Mortality patterns and biological status in Pietrzykowice against the backdrop of historical events and social transitions
The 19 th century was a period of profound historical and social dynamics in Galicia, significantly impacting the biological status of its inhabitants. This study aimed to characterize the mortality patterns of the population in Pietrzykowice (Stary Zywiec parish) through a biodemographic analysis of parochial registers. The research material comprised death records from the All Saints Parish in Stary Zywiec, spanning the years 18001899 (N = 1,89…
Differences in the lifestyle of young women and men during the Covid-19 pandemic in Central Poland
< 0.05. There were statistically significant differences between sexes in dietary supplementation before and during the pandemic and in changes in body weight during the pandemic, portion size and an increase in the share of processed foods in the diet, as well as in the case of self-assessment of the physical activity level, intensity of stress level and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The analyzed factors influenced BMI exclusively in women…
The Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on the Body Characteristics, Proportion, and Health Behavior of Children Aged 6–12 Years
It was concluded that the development environment of the parents, such as their level of education and profession, play a more important role than the size of birthplace
Influence of body build on hand grip strength, simple reaction time and strength of the abdominal muscles in prepubertal children
< 0.05 were used. Children with normal BMI values are characterized by better simple reaction time than their obese peers, while overweight and obese children estimated on the basis of BMI, AHtR and body fat perform were better in hand grip strength. In the case of strength of the abdominal muscles, there were no differences in children with different body build. The normal build and body weight promotes the proper development of children, which …
Differences in lifestyle between students of medical and biological fields of study in Poland
Students are a specific social group characterized by different lifestyle behaviours. The aim of the study was to determine whether there are lifestyle differences between students of medical and biological fields from three different universities in Poland. The research material consisted of answers from 1163 students (781 women and 382 men), aged 17.5- 26.0 from the medical faculty of the Wroclaw Medical University, biological faculties of the …
Body structure, muscular strength and living conditions of primary school children in Warsaw
The aim of this study was to determine whether the living conditions of school children affects their body structure and muscular strength. Data were taken from 400 girls and 341 boys aged 7–15 years attending nine primary schools in Warsaw in 1997. A questionnaire was completed, anthropological measurements made and two muscular strength tests conducted. The questionnaire asked questions on the children’s level of education, their parents’ profe…
Socio-economic determinants of the somatic development and reaction time of vegetarian and non-vegetarian children
Vegetarian diet affects the height, BMI and body fatness, as well as the reaction time in children at the age of 3-15.
Body proportions of 6–18-year-old children in Merida, Mexico
The purpose of this study was to find out the differences in body physique and its proportions between children from Creole, Maya and Mestizo ethnic groups living in Merida, Mexico. The study was conducted between 1996–1999 and comprised of 4636 children and youth aged 6–18 years from three ethnic groups: Maya, Mestizo, and Creole. There were 1362 boys and 1314 girls from Creole group and 803 boys and 857 girls from the pooled Maya/Mestizo group.…
Socioeconomic factors and lifestyle affecting the variability of menstrual cycle characteristics in women from Central Poland
Regularity, length of the cycle and duration of menstrual flow are a reflection of women health. The purpose of the research was to assess the relationships between socioeconomic status, cycle length, duration of menses, regularity and dysmenorrhea. A survey was conducted among 896 healthy women from Łódź and Warsaw (Poland), aged 15.71–26.98. Women who were menarche at least 3 years ago were asked to complete the survey. Women were asked about c…
Influence of socioeconomic factors during adolescence on the menarcheal age in Central Poland girls
The purpose of the project was to indication the environmental factors that may influence on the menarcheal age in girls of Central Poland. The study was conducted in Warsaw and Lodz between 2016 and 2017 among subjects of randomly selected high schools, schools for adults, and workplaces. The material included 752 subjects between the ages of 16.00 and 29.23 years (mean age was 20.99 years). The questionnaire form provided information on the pla…
Supplementation of vitamin D after birth affects body size and BMI in Polish children during the first 3.5 years of life - an analysis based on two cohorts measured in the years 1993-1997 and 2004-200…
The study underlines the importance of a supplementation of vitamin D, season of birth and birth weight and length in current weight, height and body proportion in the first 3.5 years of life.
Age at maturation, body structure and their relationship with socioeconomic factors
Socioeconomic and lifestyle factors may be helpful in some levelling of differences in the body structure between girls differing in the age at menarche, especially the level of stress and the education and profession of parents.
Sex estimation of upper long bones by selected measurements in a Radom (Poland) population from the 18th and 19th centuries AD
Several studies have shown that sex estimation methods based on measurements of the skeleton are specific to populations. Metric traits of the upper long bones have been reported as reliable indicators of sex. This study was designed to determine whether the four long bones can be used for the sex estimation of an historical skeletal population from Radom (Poland). The material used consists of the bones of 169 adult individuals (including 103 ma…
Body structure and maturation – the association with environmental factors
The main objective of the study was to determine the relationship between physique, maturation and some environmental factors. The study was conducted in Warsaw, between 2012 and 2013 in randomly selected schools. The material included 171 girls, aged 12–20 years. Body height and weight, upper and lower extremity length, subcutaneous fat folds on arm, subscapular and abdominal, circumferences of arm, chest, waist and hip were measured. Body propo…
Comparison of short-term head and body growth in an infant, preschool children, and adolescent girls
Growth curves for stature and head circumference were similar, which may suggest a common pattern of growth, different from that for thoracic bones. Steep changes in body width measures were observed in the absence of increments in both stature and head circumference.
Primary tooth emergence in Polish children
The purpose of the present study was an assessment of differences between boys and girls in the process of emergence of primary teeth. This paper also provides updated data on the timing and sequence of primary tooth emergence in Polish children. The research were conducted in the years 2004-2008, and covered 865 children (437 boys and 428 girls) aged 3 to 36 months from all nursery and randomly selected "Healthy Child Clinics" in Lodz (central P…
Influence of socioeconomic factors during adolescence on the menarcheal age in Central Poland girls
The purpose of the project was to indication the environmental factors that may influence on the menarcheal age in girls of Central Poland. The study was conducted in Warsaw and Lodz between 2016 and 2017 among subjects of randomly selected high schools, schools for adults, and workplaces. The material included 752 subjects between the ages of 16.00 and 29.23 years (mean age was 20.99 years). The questionnaire form provided information on the pla…
Supplementation of vitamin D after birth affects body size and BMI in Polish children during the first 3.5 years of life - an analysis based on two cohorts measured in the years 1993-1997 and 2004-200…
The study underlines the importance of a supplementation of vitamin D, season of birth and birth weight and length in current weight, height and body proportion in the first 3.5 years of life.
Age at maturation, body structure and their relationship with socioeconomic factors
Socioeconomic and lifestyle factors may be helpful in some levelling of differences in the body structure between girls differing in the age at menarche, especially the level of stress and the education and profession of parents.
Primary tooth emergence in Polish children
The purpose of the present study was an assessment of differences between boys and girls in the process of emergence of primary teeth. This paper also provides updated data on the timing and sequence of primary tooth emergence in Polish children. The research were conducted in the years 2004-2008, and covered 865 children (437 boys and 428 girls) aged 3 to 36 months from all nursery and randomly selected "Healthy Child Clinics" in Lodz (central P…
Primary tooth emergence in Polish children
The purpose of the present study was an assessment of differences between boys and girls in the process of emergence of primary teeth. This paper also provides updated data on the timing and sequence of primary tooth emergence in Polish children. The research were conducted in the years 2004-2008, and covered 865 children (437 boys and 428 girls) aged 3 to 36 months from all nursery and randomly selected "Healthy Child Clinics" in Lodz (central P…
Comparison of short-term head and body growth in an infant, preschool children, and adolescent girls
Growth curves for stature and head circumference were similar, which may suggest a common pattern of growth, different from that for thoracic bones. Steep changes in body width measures were observed in the absence of increments in both stature and head circumference.
Sex estimation of upper long bones by selected measurements in a Radom (Poland) population from the 18th and 19th centuries AD
Several studies have shown that sex estimation methods based on measurements of the skeleton are specific to populations. Metric traits of the upper long bones have been reported as reliable indicators of sex. This study was designed to determine whether the four long bones can be used for the sex estimation of an historical skeletal population from Radom (Poland). The material used consists of the bones of 169 adult individuals (including 103 ma…
Body structure and maturation – the association with environmental factors
The main objective of the study was to determine the relationship between physique, maturation and some environmental factors. The study was conducted in Warsaw, between 2012 and 2013 in randomly selected schools. The material included 171 girls, aged 12–20 years. Body height and weight, upper and lower extremity length, subcutaneous fat folds on arm, subscapular and abdominal, circumferences of arm, chest, waist and hip were measured. Body propo…
Supplementation of vitamin D after birth affects body size and BMI in Polish children during the first 3.5 years of life - an analysis based on two cohorts measured in the years 1993-1997 and 2004-200…
The study underlines the importance of a supplementation of vitamin D, season of birth and birth weight and length in current weight, height and body proportion in the first 3.5 years of life.
Age at maturation, body structure and their relationship with socioeconomic factors
Socioeconomic and lifestyle factors may be helpful in some levelling of differences in the body structure between girls differing in the age at menarche, especially the level of stress and the education and profession of parents.
Body proportions of 6–18-year-old children in Merida, Mexico
The purpose of this study was to find out the differences in body physique and its proportions between children from Creole, Maya and Mestizo ethnic groups living in Merida, Mexico. The study was conducted between 1996–1999 and comprised of 4636 children and youth aged 6–18 years from three ethnic groups: Maya, Mestizo, and Creole. There were 1362 boys and 1314 girls from Creole group and 803 boys and 857 girls from the pooled Maya/Mestizo group.…
Socioeconomic factors and lifestyle affecting the variability of menstrual cycle characteristics in women from Central Poland
Regularity, length of the cycle and duration of menstrual flow are a reflection of women health. The purpose of the research was to assess the relationships between socioeconomic status, cycle length, duration of menses, regularity and dysmenorrhea. A survey was conducted among 896 healthy women from Łódź and Warsaw (Poland), aged 15.71–26.98. Women who were menarche at least 3 years ago were asked to complete the survey. Women were asked about c…
Influence of socioeconomic factors during adolescence on the menarcheal age in Central Poland girls
The purpose of the project was to indication the environmental factors that may influence on the menarcheal age in girls of Central Poland. The study was conducted in Warsaw and Lodz between 2016 and 2017 among subjects of randomly selected high schools, schools for adults, and workplaces. The material included 752 subjects between the ages of 16.00 and 29.23 years (mean age was 20.99 years). The questionnaire form provided information on the pla…
Socio-economic determinants of the somatic development and reaction time of vegetarian and non-vegetarian children
Vegetarian diet affects the height, BMI and body fatness, as well as the reaction time in children at the age of 3-15.
Body structure, muscular strength and living conditions of primary school children in Warsaw
The aim of this study was to determine whether the living conditions of school children affects their body structure and muscular strength. Data were taken from 400 girls and 341 boys aged 7–15 years attending nine primary schools in Warsaw in 1997. A questionnaire was completed, anthropological measurements made and two muscular strength tests conducted. The questionnaire asked questions on the children’s level of education, their parents’ profe…
The Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on the Body Characteristics, Proportion, and Health Behavior of Children Aged 6–12 Years
It was concluded that the development environment of the parents, such as their level of education and profession, play a more important role than the size of birthplace
Influence of body build on hand grip strength, simple reaction time and strength of the abdominal muscles in prepubertal children
< 0.05 were used. Children with normal BMI values are characterized by better simple reaction time than their obese peers, while overweight and obese children estimated on the basis of BMI, AHtR and body fat perform were better in hand grip strength. In the case of strength of the abdominal muscles, there were no differences in children with different body build. The normal build and body weight promotes the proper development of children, which …
Differences in lifestyle between students of medical and biological fields of study in Poland
Students are a specific social group characterized by different lifestyle behaviours. The aim of the study was to determine whether there are lifestyle differences between students of medical and biological fields from three different universities in Poland. The research material consisted of answers from 1163 students (781 women and 382 men), aged 17.5- 26.0 from the medical faculty of the Wroclaw Medical University, biological faculties of the …
Differences in the lifestyle of young women and men during the Covid-19 pandemic in Central Poland
< 0.05. There were statistically significant differences between sexes in dietary supplementation before and during the pandemic and in changes in body weight during the pandemic, portion size and an increase in the share of processed foods in the diet, as well as in the case of self-assessment of the physical activity level, intensity of stress level and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The analyzed factors influenced BMI exclusively in women…
The marriage calendar
Background: Zelow is a multicultural settlement with an interesting and complicated history. Objective: The aim of this study is to characterize 19th-century Zelow in terms of seasonality and changes in marriages over time, and to examine the socioeconomic and cultural factors that could have influenced the seasonality patterns. Subjects and methods: The study analysed 1,946 marriage records from the Evangelical Reformed parish in Zelow (1821–190…
Mortality patterns and biological status in Pietrzykowice against the backdrop of historical events and social transitions
The 19 th century was a period of profound historical and social dynamics in Galicia, significantly impacting the biological status of its inhabitants. This study aimed to characterize the mortality patterns of the population in Pietrzykowice (Stary Zywiec parish) through a biodemographic analysis of parochial registers. The research material comprised death records from the All Saints Parish in Stary Zywiec, spanning the years 18001899 (N = 1,89…
Medicine (15 works) · Demography (12 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (9 works) · Population (8 works) · Anthropometry (7 works) · Body mass index (6 works) · Socioeconomic status (6 works) · Internal Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Circumference (4 works)