Andrej М Grjibovski
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 3812795 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Andrej М Grjibovski |
| PRENOMES | Andrej М |
| SOBRENOME | Grjibovski |
| ASSINATURA | GRJIBOVSKI A М |
| AFILIAÇÕES | North-Eastern Federal University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5464-0498 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 120 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 93 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 120 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2007 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 6 |
Global research trends on depression-related stigma in the 21st century
BACKGROUND: Depression is a leading contributor to the global burden of diseases. Stigma associated with mental illness significantly hinders help-seeking, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. While research on mental health stigma has expanded over the past two decades, a systematic examination of its evolution, particularly in the context of depression, is almost non-existent. OBJECTIVE: To map and analyze global research on depression stigma, f…
The potential of dihydroquercetin and other active substances in cosmetic products for regulating hair follicle activity in the periorbital region
The appearance of the skin and its appendages, including eyelashes and eyebrows, is an important component of physical and psychosocial well-being and substantially affects quality of life. The condition of eyelashes and eyebrows is determined by a complex interplay of endogenous and exogenous factors, including environmental exposure, systemic diseases, and cosmetic procedures. Interest has recently grown in cosmetic products aimed at stimulatin…
Care-related burden and quality of life among informal caregivers for older adults
The World Health Organization projects that by 2050, the global population aged 60 and over will double, presenting substantial challenges for societies worldwide. This study aims to assess care-related burden and quality of life among informal caregivers providing care to older adults in Kazakhstan. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 informal caregivers across four cities in Kazakhstan. Caregivers of older adults completed a paper-b…
Potential Applications of Directed Acyclic Graphs in the Design and Interpretation of Biomedical Research
This article presents an algorithm for constructing and applying directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) in the planning of epidemiological and biomedical studies. DAGs are graphical tools for modeling complex relationships between variables, which is particularly relevant in biomedical science, where accurate assessment of causal relationships requires accounting for potential confounding factors. The importance of DAGs is emphasized for conceptualizing …
Exploring the burden and support needs of informal caregivers for the older adults in Kazakhstan
Background: The growing population of older adults, often affected by chronic illnesses, disabilities, or frailty has led to a substantial increase in the need for informal caregivers. Objective: This paper is a protocol for a study that aims to investigate the effects of caregiving on informal caregivers of older adults in Kazakhstan with special emphasis on the cultural context. Methods: The protocol outlines a mixed-methods study that will be …
Awareness of postpartum depression among midwives and pregnant women in Arkhangelsk, Arctic Russia
BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression (PPD) affects approximately 17% of the women worldwide with nearly half of all cases going undetected. More research on maternal mental health, particularly among healthcare professionals and pregnant mothers, could help identify PPD risks and reduce its prevalence. OBJECTIVE: Given that awareness of PPD is a crucial preventive factor, we studied PPD awareness among midwives and pregnant women in Arkhangelsk, Arc…
Preferred fruit and vegetable consumption and colonic microbiota in young residents of Arkhangelsk
Background: The composition of colonic microbiota is influenced by environmental factors, including dietary habits. Several studies on dietary habits and nutrition of Arctic residents have been published, but the information on the associations between fruit and vegetable consumption and gut microbiota is scarce. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of preferred fruit and vegetable consumption on colonic microbiota in young residents of A…
Maternal correlates of spontaneous preterm birth in Kazakhstan
BACKGROUND: Preterm birth (PTB) continues to be a persistent health issue that significantly impacts neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Kazakhstan, the prevalence of PTB is 7% making a substantial contribution to adverse health outcomes among infants. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the factors contributing to PTB in Kazakhstan.AIM: To study maternal factors associated with spontaneous PTB among Kazakh women.MATE…
Dental health in the adult population of Arkhangelsk
BACKGROUND: The Arkhangelsk region is characterized by a high prevalence and intensity of dental diseases among adults, but most of the studies were either hospital-based or used small samples with questionable representativeness.AIM: This article is a protocol of an original study, the purpose of which is to assess the dental status and its association with somatic health in a representative sample of the adult population of Arkhangelsk.MATERIAL…
Using artificial intelligence to predict and prevent non-cancer mortality in patients with cancer
Aim: To present the ARILIS study aimed at assessing the use of artificial intelligence to analyze chest computed tomography (CT) data to predict and prevent non-cancer mortality in patients with cancer.Material and methods: This cohort study will include patients with cancer diagnosed in the Arkhangelsk region (AR) within the 2019-2023 period. The COVID-19 patients with pneumonia, patients with general medical conditions, and the population of th…
Measures to support informal care for the older adults in Kazakhstan
The demand for informal caregivers to support the older adults has grown worldwide in recent decades. However, informal caregivers themselves require support. This article aims to examine existing support measures for caregivers of the older adults in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Relevant articles and grey literature were identified through manual searches on Google and Google Scholar, as well as electronic searches using indexed databases like Pu…
Statistical approaches for assessing excess mortality during the Covid-19 pandemic
Excess mortality is a measure of the increase in the number of deaths in a population during a certain time period compared to the expected values. This phenomenon can be triggered by a variety of natural or man-made disasters. Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, all countries experienced a rise in mortality rates, although not all deaths were directly caused by the coronavirus infection. Estimation of excess mortality during a pandemic, par…
Associations between ambient temperature and suicide
BACKGROUND: Over the past 150 years, a large number of articles have been published around the world on the associations between ambient temperature and suicide. However, only in the last 30 years daily data with sufficient validity are in use, necessitating the systematization of the latest research evidence. AIM: To conduct a systematic selection and qualitative synthesis of published information on the associations between ambient air temperat…
Sample size calculation for cross-sectional studies
The cross-sectional study design is widely prevalent in Russian medical literature. However, a significant number of these studies neglect to calculate the sample size during the planning phase, and the analysis often relies solely on basic bivariate statistics. This compromises the validity of the findings and increases the risk of drawing inaccurate conclusions.The scientific rigor of a study depends on a quality of planning, a clear problem st…
Lead concentration in human hair in Russia
BACKGROUND: Extensive measures to reduce lead concentrations in the biosphere are implemented in many countries, therefore, the world community predicts a decrease in the quantitative content of lead in the environment. The concentration of lead in human hair is considered as an indicator of environmental pollution, therefore, systematized information on this indicator in the subjects of the Russian Federation is necessary to assess the effective…
Geographic and Ethnic Variations in Serum Concentrations of Legacy Persistent Organic Pollutants among Men in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Arctic Russia
The overwhelming majority of Arctic biomonitoring studies in humans include either pregnant or non-pregnant women of reproductive age while little attention is paid to toxic compounds concentrations in men. This study contributes with information of the present amounts of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in men living in Arctic Russia. We studied the serum concentrations of 11 polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners and 17 organochlorine pes…
Interpretation of and alternatives to p-values in biomedical sciences
Existing difficulties in interpretation of the results of statistical analysis have been repeatedly mentioned as one of the factors behind poor reproducibility of research findings in biomedical sciences followed by a series of publications presenting alternatives to improve the situation including a abandonment of p-values and significance testing. In this paper we briefly present the scope of the problem as well as Fischer and NeymanPearson app…
Prevalence assessment adjusted for laboratory test performance using an example of the Covid-19 serological tests
Assessment of the prevalence of the disease or condition should consider the accuracy of the diagnostic tests. In the context of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) pandemic, laboratory testing has been one of the most important components of the overall strategy for the control and prevention of this infection. Seroprevalence studies have been used to assess and monitor the level of population immunity to the virus.In this paper we provide …
Study profile
RATIONALE AND AIMS: The population of North Russia has a high prevalence of both cardiovascular and dental diseases. The Arkhangelsk region was included in the third phase of the multicenter study entitled Epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases in Russian regions. Third study (ESSE-RF3). The ESSE-RF3 study studied the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, their biological and behavioral risk factors, and the associations with regional economic,…
Public Health Rehabilition after Acute Myocardial Infarction
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the main causes of death worldwide. The incidence of and mortality from CVD in Kazakhstan is greater than in most neighboring countries warranting urgent public health measures related to both primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Aims: To assess whether a newly developed 6-months public health rehabilitation program for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with home visits performed …
Breast Cancer in Western Kazakhstan
Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Incidence of and mortality from breast cancer varies considerably between countries. The evidence from Kazakhstan, however, is almost non-existent in international peer-reviewed literature. Aim: To study incidence of and mortality from breast cancer in Western Kazakhstan and assesse selected determinants of survival among breast cancer patients. Methods: A registry-based historical …
Survival of Stomach Cancer Patients in Western Kazakhstan
Introduction: Stomach cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide. Although there is a lot of international evidence on survival of stomach cancer patients, the data from Central Asia is still scarce. Aims: To study one- and five-years survival of stomach cancer patients and its correlates in Western Kazakhstan. Methods: All histologically confirmed cases of stomach cancer (ICD10 code: C16) registered from 2015 to 2019 in the Aktobe region,…
Blood Alcohol Concentration in 2006-2018 in the Sakha (Yakutia) Republic
Introduction: Excessive alcohol consumption has been recognized as a threat to the national security of the Russian Federation. Challenges in studying volume and pattern of alcohol consumption, registration and identification of cases of alcohol-associated deaths are among the reasons for insufficient data for prevention of alcohol-associated deaths. Decision-makers should be aware of alcohol-attributable mortality in their federal subjects to de…
Intelligent Data Analysis in Biomedical Research
Modern analytical tasks in biomedical research require increasingly sophisticated methods of data analysis. In recent years, the term data analysis is not only related to classical statistical tests for hypothesis testing and correlation analysis for studying associations between variables. Classification tree or decision tree analysis is getting more and more frequently used in biomedical research. In this paper we present the use of classificat…
Weather Conditions and Outdoor Fall Injuries in Northwestern Russia
This study aimed to investigate associations between the weather conditions and the frequency of medically-treated, non-fatal accidental outdoor fall injuries (AOFIs) in a provincial region of Northwestern Russia. Data on all non-fatal AOFIs that occurred from January 2015 through June 2018 ( N = 1125) were extracted from the population-based Shenkursk Injury Registry (SHIR). Associations between the weather conditions and AOFIs were investigated…
Types of Research in Health Sciences
This is an introductory article about the main methodological principles of research design in health sciences, characteristics of basic types of study designs using practical examples with the description of the methods of sample size calculation and statistical analysis of data. Detailed classification of research designs and basic principles of evidence-based medicine are presented in the article
Ecological Studies in Medicine and Public Health
In this article we present the main methodological principles of planning and performing ecological (correlation) studies as well as the principles of statistical analysis of data obtained in ecological studies. The theoretical background of this study design, its main advantages and disadvantages are presented. We also describe research questions that can be studied using ecological study design. Step by step instructions for statistical data an…
Cross-Sectional Studies
In this paper, we have described the main principles of cross-sectional studies planning and data analysis. A theoretical base for cross-sectional studies' design has been presented as well as advantages and disadvantages of this type of studies. We present the methods for sample size calculation and data analysis using statistical software. Calculation of confidence intervals using free software "Epi Info" and online calculators has also been pr…
Arkhangelsk County Birth Registry as an Inportant Source of Information for Research and Healthcare
The article presents a short review of already established birth registries worldwide and their value for public health and perinatal medicine. Implementation of Arkhangelsk County Birth Registry (ACBR) is presented in detail. Paper registration form contains information on maternal pre-pregnancy and pregnancy health status, reproductive history, data on folic acid and multivitamin intake as well as alcohol consumption and tobacco smoking before …
Panel- And Trend Studies in Medicine and Public Health
Attending cultural events and cancer mortality
Attendance at cultural events is associated with better survival and self-rated health. This study aimed to determine whether attendance at cinemas, theater, art galleries, live music shows, and museums was associated with cancer-related mortality. A randomly selected, cancer-free cohort of Swedish adults aged 25–74 years (n = 9011), formed in 1990–91, was followed up to 31 December 2003. The outcome measure was cancer-related mortality. The main…
Cohort Studies in Medicine and Public Health
The article presents the main methodological principles of planning, implementation and statistical analysis of data from cohort studies. Types of cohort studies, their main advantages and disadvantages, and practical examples of cohort studies in medicine and public health are also presented. We also present the main measures used in cohort studies, namely, the incidence, cumulative incidence, incidence density, absolute risk, relative risk, att…
The First Population-Based Injury Register in Russia
From 1 January 2015, the first Russian population-based injury register has been routinely used for registration of all traumas requiring medical assistance in the municipality of Shenkursk, Arkhangelsk region. It was built up on the injury registration model that was used in Harstad, Norway. The aims of the injury registry are to monitor injury rates and develop evidence-based preventive measures at the municipal level. The source of information…
The Population-Based Cancer Registry as a Resource for Research and Practical Healthcare
Population-based cancer registries collect a standardized dataset about all patients diagnosed with a malignancy who live in the defined territory covered by the registry, from initial diagnosis through investigation and treatment, to the eventual death of the patient. This enables estimation of the cancer burden and surveillance of trends over time, as the evidence base for cancer control policies. There are more than 300 population-based cancer…
Experimental Studies in Medicine and Public Health
In this paper we present the basics of planning, carrying out and statistical analysis of experimental studies. We describe the most common types of experimental studies, interpretation of results as well as the main advantages and disadvantages of these studies. Practical examples of experimental studies with step-by-step algorithms of sample size calculation and statistical data analysis using formulas and free software are presented. Moreover,…
Epidemiology of Injuries in Shymkent, Southern Kazakhstan
External causes are ranked as the third most common cause of death in Kazakhstan. At the same time, Kazakhstan has the highest mortality from traffic injuries in the world warranting development of preventive programs based on the main principles of evidence-based medicine. Given considerable heterogeneity between different regions of Kazakhstan, preventive programs should be based on the regional evidence. In this descriptive study we present a …
Sample size calculation for cross-sectional studies
The cross-sectional study design is widely prevalent in Russian medical literature. However, a significant number of these studies neglect to calculate the sample size during the planning phase, and the analysis often relies solely on basic bivariate statistics. This compromises the validity of the findings and increases the risk of drawing inaccurate conclusions.The scientific rigor of a study depends on a quality of planning, a clear problem st…
Study profile
RATIONALE AND AIMS: The population of North Russia has a high prevalence of both cardiovascular and dental diseases. The Arkhangelsk region was included in the third phase of the multicenter study entitled Epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases in Russian regions. Third study (ESSE-RF3). The ESSE-RF3 study studied the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, their biological and behavioral risk factors, and the associations with regional economic,…
Quality of Outpatient Medical Services in Outpatient Facilities Received by Oncological Patients in Southern Kazakhstan
This article presents the results of a survey of 1734 outpatient patients with oncological diseases from South Kazakhstan region. Altogether, 34 multidisciplinary outpatient medical institutions were included into the survey. 72.1 (95 % CI: 70,0-74,2) % of the patients were satisfied with outpatient medical care. 15.7 % of the patients (95 % CI 14,1-17,5) were unsatisfied. Binary logistic regression revealed the factors which influenced dissatisf…
Estimation Method of Contribution of Cause-Specific Mortality to Life Expectancy
An increase in life expectancy is one of the main strategic objectives declared by the Russian Federation. Thus, an understanding of how this objective can be achieved with available recourses in the most efficient way is warranted. We propose an automated method for estimating the contribution of cause-specific mortaLity to Life expectancy. To iLLustrate the proposed method, we used the data from primary mortality databases in the Krasnoyarsk re…
Dental Caries Prevalence and Experience in 10-14 Years Old Children in the Nenets Autonomous Area (Arctic Russia) in Relation to Mineral Composition of Drinking Water and Socio-Demographic Factors
Aim: to assess the prevalence and experience of caries among 10-14 years old children in the Nenets Autonomous Area (Arctic Russia) in relation to mineral composition of drinking water and socio-demographic factors. Methods. A cross-sectional study. Altogether, 308 schoolchildren were examined using standard WHO methodology. Caries experience was presented as a sum of decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT). Samples of drinking water were taken.…
Prevalence of Potentially Adverse Drug-Drug Interactions in Hospitals of West Kazakhstan
Consequences of medical drugs use have been a subject of scientific research, both in terms of long-term effect on the gene pool of populations and immediate effects on human health. Drug-drug interactions (DDI) is an important and still insufficiently recognized cause of medical errors and costs for the healthcare system. We have studied the prevalence and structure of DDI in hospitals of West Kazakhstan. We performed a retrospective analysis of…
Epidemiology of Traffic Accidents in Kazakhstan in 2013-2015
The authors have carried out a review of traffic accidents occurrence the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2013-2015. A favorable trend -indices decrease of traffic accidents from 2013 has been revealed as well as considerable differences between the regions of Kazakhstan according to the figures have been discovered. Country regions with the most unfavorable situation in traffic accidents and population mortality as a result of traffic accidents have b…
Patients’ Assessment of in-Patient Medical Care Quality in Kazakhstan
In this cross-sectional study we assessed self-perceived quality of inpatient healthcare in three Kazakhstani cities. Altogether, 923 patients admitted to the city hospitals in Almaty, Aktobe and Semey filled out an anonymous questionnaire. 63 % of them were emergency patients. Binary logistic regression and principal component analysis (PCA) were used. Adjustments for social and demographic patients' characteristics were made. Altogether, 82.9 %…
Qualitative Research in Medicine and Public Health
In this paper we present definition, classification and main characteristics of qualitative research as well as its advantages and disadvantages. We also compare the main features of qualitative and quantitative study designs. Examples are given to demonstrate practical steps in qualitative inquiry to demonstrate that qualitative research can sufficiently contribute to evidence generation in medicine and public health complementing quantitative r…
Assessment of the Role of Selected Comorbidities on Overall -and Cardiovascular Mortality in Southern Kazakhstan
The aim of the study was to assess survival of patients with isolated and combined disorders of circulatory system and diabetes mellitus in Turkestan region, Southern Kazakhstan. Altogether, 1 143 randomly selected individuals comprised a cohort, which was followed up from 2003 through 2015. Data on diagnosis, age, gender, body mass index, smoking and alcohol consumption were collected by trained medical interviewers. Bivariate comparisons of sur…
Leech Therapy in Kazakhstan
Leech therapy is one of the most commonly used methods of complementary medicine. In Kazakhstan, leech therapy is officially recognized method of rehabilitation, however, no studies describing patients of leech therapy clinics or factors associated with compliance with this treatment with original data from Kazakhstan have been published yet. The aim of this study is to present socio-demographic characteristics of patients receiving leech therapy…
Introduction to Stata - Software for Statistical Data Analysis
This is the first article of the series of publications in the Human Ecology journal on biostatistics using STATA software. Earlier series of methodological papers published in 2008 was adapted to SPSS software. However, the price for SPSS in Russia considerably increased in recent years that led to the fact that many institutions switch from SPSS to STATA. It is worth mentioning that STATA is as popular as SPSS in European universities and resea…
Analysis of Three Independent Groups Using Non-Parametric Kruskal-Wallis Test in Stata Software
In this paper, we have presented theoretical principles of analysis of three or more independent groups using the Kruskal-Wallis test. We have presented calculations using formulas as well as a step-by-step algorithm for use of this test in STATA software. Moreover, we have given practical examples with special emphasis on assumptions of this test. We have also presented recommendations for presentation of results in scientific publications
Analysis of One and Two Independent Samples Using Stata Software
In this paper we present theoretical principles of the use of one- and two-samples Student’s t-tests. Practical examples are presented with detailed explanations of the use of formulas as well as with step-by-step algorithm on how to use STATA software for comparisons of means in one- and two independent samples with subsequent interpretation of the outputs
Childhood deaths from external causes in Estonia, 2001–2005
Childhood mortality from injuries in Estonia is among the highest in the EU. The number of injury deaths in Statistical Office of Estonia is slightly underestimated mostly due to misclassification for deaths from diseases. Accuracy of the Statistical Office of Estonia data was high with some underestimation of intentional deaths. Moreover, high proportion of death with unknown intent suggests underestimation of intentional deaths. Reduction of in…
Dietary intake among under-, normal- and overweight 9- and 15-year-old Estonian and Swedish schoolchildren
Objectives To determine the differences in macronutrient and food group contribution to total food and energy intakes between Estonian and Swedish under-, normal- and overweight schoolchildren, and to estimate the association between diet and body mass index (BMI). Design Cross-sectional comparison between Estonian and Swedish children and adolescents of different BMI groups. Setting Twenty-five schools from one region in Estonia and 42 in two re…
Adherence to physical activity recommendations and the influence of socio-demographic correlates – a population-based cross-sectional study
Almost two-thirds of the Swedish adult population adhered to the physical activity recommendation. Due to a large diversity in levels of physical activity among population subgroups, social-ecological approaches to physical activity promotion may be warranted
Attending cultural events and cancer mortality
Attendance at cultural events is associated with better survival and self-rated health. This study aimed to determine whether attendance at cinemas, theater, art galleries, live music shows, and museums was associated with cancer-related mortality. A randomly selected, cancer-free cohort of Swedish adults aged 25–74 years (n = 9011), formed in 1990–91, was followed up to 31 December 2003. The outcome measure was cancer-related mortality. The main…
Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its components in Northwest Russia
While the prevalence of MetS among Russian women is comparable to the data for Europe and the U.S., the prevalence among Russian men is considerably lower than among their European and North-American counterparts. Our results suggest that MetS is unlikely to be a major contributor to the high cardiovascular mortality among Russian men. Further studies of MetS determinants and associated cardiovascular risk are needed for a better understanding of…
Metabolic syndrome in Russian adults
Factors associated with MetS in both genders were age, GGT, C-reactive protein, and AST-to-ALT ratio. Moderate frequency of alcohol consumption and binge drinking in men and higher leisure time physical activity in women, were inversely associated with MetS.Positive associations between MetS and mortality were only observed for deaths from stroke and either stroke or MI in men
Prevalence of breast-feeding in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study and health service-related correlates of cessation of full breast-feeding
Objective First, to describe the prevalence of both full and partial breast-feeding during the first 6 months; second, to study the associations between selected health service-related factors and cessation of full breast-feeding at three time intervals. Design Retrospective questionnaires, 6 months after birth. Setting The Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa). Subjects In total, 29 621 women. Results While 96·6 %, 94·0 %, 90·8 %, 86·9 …
P2-409 Pre-pregnancy body mass index and spontaneous preterm birth in northwest Russia
Introduction International studies on this topic yield controversial results. No studies from Russia have been published. We contribute by studying associations between maternal pre-pregnant BMI and the risk of spontaneous preterm birth in Northwest Russia. Methods A historical cohort study using the data of the Murmansk County Birth Registry. All spontaneous singleton births in the county in 2006–2008 were included (n=23 527). All women were cat…
P2-107 Thyroid cancer in the Arkhangelsk region, Russia in 2000–2009
Introduction The aim of the study is to assess the incidence of thyroid cancer in the Arkhangelsk region, Northwest Russia in 2000–2009 and to study factors influencing survival. Methods All incident cases of thyroid cancer (C73) in the Arkhangelsk region in 2000–2009 as well as information about deaths were extracted from the regional cancer registry. Population size was obtained from the Regional Bureau of Statistics. Incidence and mortality we…
SP6-61 Risk assessment of occupational accidents and psychological status among employees in the military industry in Northwest Russia
Introduction Occupational health and psychological comfort at work is important part of occupational safety promotion and reflects quality of life of employees. The aim of the study is to perform qualitative risk assessment of accidents and to study psychological status of employees in military industry in Northwest Russia. Methods A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted in one of the military enterprises in the city of Arkhange…
P2-408 Prevalence of and attitudes towards smoking among midwifes in northwest Russia
Introduction Smoking is the leading cause of premature mortality and Russia is among the countries with the highest prevalence of smoking. Pregnancy is considered as a good time-point for smoking cessation and midwifes can play an important role in this process. However, it is generally unknown how prevalent is smoking among midwifes in Russia. The aim is to assess the prevalence of and attitudes towards smoking among midwifes in Northwest Russia…
P2-106 Screening of lung function disorders among smokers in primary healthcare
Introduction Smoking is the main risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The prevalence of smoking in Russian Federation is one of the highest in the world. Many cases of COPD remain undiagnosed; therefore screening of COPD is an important task of the primary healthcare service. This study aims to estimate lung function disorders among smoking in primary healthcare in Northwest Russia. Methods Altogether, 414 individuals, bo…
SP6-53 Associations between birth weight, gender and teeth eruption in infants in Arkhangelsk, Northwest Russia
Introduction Birth weight is associated with many health-related conditions. However, associations with dental health remain largely unknown. Infants in Russia have on average eight erupted teeth by the age of 48 weeks. We studied associations between birth weight and eruption of deciduous teeth in Arkhangelsk, Northwest Russia. Methods Altogether, 456 randomly selected infants (51.3% were boys) at the age of 11–13 months (mean 47.8 weeks) underw…
Analysis of Understanding of International Questionnaires by Russian People During Population Surveys of Socially Important Diseases
The study was provided in Arkhangelsk to describe citizens perception and understanding of questions of questionnaires used for evaluation of preventive actions against HIV. We used qualitative approach with focus group discussion like the data gathering method and content analysis for data analysis. 27 informants aged 18-33 took part in the study. The focus group discussion allowed to detect understanding of meaning of the questions as well as v…
Contemprorary Systems of Evaluation and Registration of Caries Disease (Literature Review)
In the present study, the current dental caries indices have been analyzed. The aim of the literature review was to evaluate and to analyze their advantages and disadvantages. Different approaches to detection and registration of dental caries have been observed and discussed. Further development of cariol-ogy initiates creation of a uniform system of registration and evaluation of the caries disease, which can be useful in oral science, dental e…
Hopelessness as a basis for tuberculosis diagnostic delay in the Arkhangelsk region
The main contributing factor to unsuccessful health-seeking behaviour for patients with tuberculosis was identified as "being overpowered by hopelessness." This should be taken into consideration when creating any preventive programs and diagnostic algorithms aimed at increasing knowledge about TB, improving the health system, decreasing alcohol consumption and reducing the poverty of the people in Arkhangelsk
Inequalities in self-rated health among 45+ year-olds in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Considerable levels of inequalities in SRH by age, gender, education and particularly self-reported material deprivation, but not by ethnicity or marital status were found in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Further research is warranted to identify the factors behind the observed associations in Kazakhstan
Trends in HIV infection surveillance data among men who have sex with men in Norway, 1995-2011
Though the increases described could be attributed to earlier testing and diagnosis, no change in the median age of cases was observed. This indicates that it is likely that there has been an increase in HIV infections among MSM in Norway since 2003. The simultaneous increase in STI co-infections indicates risky sexual behaviour and a potential to spread both HIV and other sexually transmitted infections
Assessment of Use of Statistical Methods in Scientific Articles of the Kazakhstan’s Medical Journals
Medical journals of Kazakhstan intergrate to the international space, however today none of them has Science Citation Index and doesn't enter into the Web of knowledge database, according to this, articles published in Kazakhstan’s journals can't come to the international level. The said problem determines the necessity of an analysis and the identification of the key problems, which “prevents” from spreading the research results achieved by the …
Understanding and living with glaucoma and non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes in the Jhaukhel-Duwakot Health Demographic Surveillance Site
BACKGROUND: Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is one of the most common causes of irreversible blindness. A possible association between POAG and non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes suggests that the incidence of POAG may increase. People with POAG in Nepal usually present late to hospital and have poor knowledge of glaucoma. OBJECTIVES: Anticipating a knowledge gap regarding these diseases, this study aimed to explore th…
One-Way Analysis of Variance (Anova) in Stata Software
In the article, we have presented theoretical principles of one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) for comparisons of three or more independent groups. Examples of the use of ANOVA with manual calculations using formulas have been given as well as algorithms of the use of ANOVA in STATA software. Special consideration has been given to the assumptions which have to be tested as well as the ways to present the results in research papers
Coverage of Preferential Population Groups for Antihypertensive Medicines in Almaty, Kazakhstan
The aim of this descriptive study was to assess the coverage of preferential population groups for antihypertensive medicines in Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan. We present the data on the coverage of preferential population groups for the period from 2008 through 2012. The absolute number of residents who were covered for antihypertensive medicines increased from 31814 to 73518. Financial resources allocated by the state to cover the pr…
Analysis of Variance for Repeated Measurements Using Stata
In this paper we present basic principles of analysis of quantitative data in three or more paired samples. Examples of normality testing, both manual calculations of repeated measurements analysis of variance (RM-ANOVA) and calculations using STATA software are described. We also discuss assumptions for using RM-ANOVA as well as the main principles of presentation of the results in scientific publications. The article gives only basic informatio…
Introduction to Stata - Software for Statistical Data Analysis
This is the first article of the series of publications in the Human Ecology journal on biostatistics using STATA software. Earlier series of methodological papers published in 2008 was adapted to SPSS software. However, the price for SPSS in Russia considerably increased in recent years that led to the fact that many institutions switch from SPSS to STATA. It is worth mentioning that STATA is as popular as SPSS in European universities and resea…
Analysis of Two Independent Samples Using Stata Software
In this paper we present theoretical principles of the use of non-parametric criteria for comparing two independent groups. Practical examples are presented with detailed explanations of the use of formulas as well as step-by-step algorithm on how to use STATA software for Mann-Whitney and two-sample Wilcoxon tests with subsequent interpretation of the outputs
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