Klaus Püschel

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ID82666
NOMEKlaus Püschel
PRENOMESKlaus
SOBRENOMEPüschel
ASSINATURAPÜSCHEL K
AFILIAÇÕESUniversität Hamburg
ORCID0000-0002-1362-1311
VERIFICADOSim
TOTAL DE OBRAS16
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES1
TOTAL COMO AUTOR16
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO1979
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO2026
ÍNDICE H1

  • Prevalence and Correlates of Probable Depression and Anxiety Among Homeless Individuals During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Germany

    Open AccessVeronika Kowalski, Andrea Hajek et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2026

    Probable depression and anxiety are highly prevalent in homeless individuals throughout. Key predictors may help to identify individuals in need and design targeted interventions

  • Immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella among homeless individuals in Germany — A nationwide multi-center cross-sectional study

    Open AccessWiebke Graf, Franziska Bertram et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Introduction: Homeless individuals suffer a high burden of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. Moreover, they are particularly susceptible to adverse infection outcomes with limited access to the health care system. Data on the seroprevalence of measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella within this cohort are missing. Methods: The seroprevalence of measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella was determined within the homeless population in Germany. …

  • Breaking the digital gap to reduce cardiovascular risk in primary care

    Open AccessKarla González Suitt, Klaus Püschel et al.ARTICLEHealth Education Journal2024

    Objective: The goal of this study was to report on the development and early usability of a new interactive mHealth app for reducing cardiovascular risk in primary care patients of low socioeconomic status attending clinics in Chile. Design: Mixed-methods design with qualitative and quantitative components. Setting: Three Chilean primary care clinics located in one urban (Santiago) and two rural areas (San Clemente and Chiguayante). Each clinic s…

  • Determinants of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among homeless individuals during the Covid-19 pandemic

    Open AccessAnna Brennecke, Fabian Heinrich et al.ARTICLEQuality of Life Research2023

    Overall, our study findings showed a quite high HRQoL among homeless individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. Some important determinants of HRQoL were identified (e.g., age or marital status). Longitudinal studies are required to confirm our findings

  • Fear of Covid-19 among homeless individuals in Germany in mid-2021

    Open AccessAndrea Hajek, Franziska Bertram et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2022

    Aims To investigate the prevalence and the correlates of fear of COVID-19 among homeless individuals. Methods We used data from the “national survey on psychiatric and somatic health of homeless individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic” (NAPSHI-study) which took place in several large cities in Germany in Mid-2021 ( n = 666 in the analytical sample). Mean age equaled 43.3 years (SD: 12.1 years), ranging from 18 to 80 years. Multiple linear regres…

  • Predictors of Loneliness among Homeless Individuals in Germany during the Covid-19 Pandemic

    Open AccessKatharina Dost, Fabian Heinrich et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2022

    Our study revealed a high frequency rate of loneliness among homeless individuals. The study results highlight the associations between some explanatory variables (i.e., the duration of homelessness and mental health problems). Identifying the factors associated with loneliness may help to adequately address the problems of homeless individuals at risk of loneliness. Longitudinal studies are required to confirm our findings

  • Loneliness among Homeless Individuals during the First Wave of the Covid-19 Pandemic

    Open AccessFranziska Bertram, Fabian Heinrich et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2021

    The feeling of loneliness is a major public health concern associated with multiple somatic and psychiatric illnesses. Studies have shown increasing incidence of loneliness in the general population during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeless individuals are a particularly vulnerable group; however, little is known about loneliness among homeless individuals. We therefore aimed to examine the prevalence of loneliness among homeless i…

  • Academic excellence in Latin America

    Klaus Püschel, Arnoldo Riquelme et al.ARTICLEMedical Teacher2020

    Context: Social accountability of medical schools has emerged as a standard of excellence in medical education during the last decade. However, the lack of valid and reliable instruments to estimate social accountability has limited the possibility of measuring the impact that medical schools have in society. Our aim was to develop an instrument and validate its use for assessing social accountability in Latin American countries.Methods: We used …

  • Signs of malnutrition and starvation—Reconstruction of nutritional life histories by serial isotopic analyses of hair

    Open AccessFerdinand M Neuberger, Eilin Jopp et al.ARTICLEForensic Science International2013

  • Experiences of Health and Health Care Among Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence

    Mandi M Larsen, Julia Krohn et al.ARTICLEHealth Care For Women International2012

    Through qualitative interviews with six female survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Germany, we explored their experiences with health and health care within the context of a universal access health system. Using phenomenological analysis, we learned that they view violence as a burden on health; expect health professionals to acknowledge the link between IPV and health with empathy; and experience barriers to acute mental health servi…

  • Longitudinal shrinkage in lower legs

    Eilin Jopp, Inge Schröder et al.ARTICLEAnthropologischer Anzeiger2012

    BACKGROUND/AIMS: We examined the final period of tibial growth in late adolescent males. METHODS: Forty-one healthy male subjects, aged 15.7 to 19.8 years participated in a study on lower leg length (LLL) growth, body height and weight increments. All subjects were measured and weighed at weekly intervals over a period of one year. Body height was determined by an anthropometer, body weight by conventional scales, and LLL was measured by a hand-h…

  • Fingerprint identification on a bog body (650 BC)

    Open AccessGünther Mull, Klaus Püschel et al.ARTICLEArchaeological and Anthropological…2011Citada por: 1Referências: 5

  • Effectiveness of a brief intervention based on the '5A' model for smoking cessation at the primary care level in Santiago, Chile

    Open AccessKlaus Püschel, Beti Thompson et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2008

    Chilean women have the highest smoking rates in Latin America. Prevalence in this population is about 40%. There are no national programs for smoking cessation at the primary care level. This study explores the feasibility and effectiveness of a brief counseling intervention targeted to women smokers of childbearing age who seek primary care in Santiago, Chile. A quasi-experimental design was used to compare the effect of an intervention based on…

  • Improving physical fitness and emotional well-being in adolescents of low socioeconomic status in Chile

    Open AccessMarco Bonhauser, Gonzalo Fernandez et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2005

    Regular physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality, and mortality due to cardiovascular disease and cancer. Among adolescents, physical activity is associated with benefits in the prevention and control of emotional distress, and improvement of self-esteem. Countries in transitional epidemiological scenarios, such as Chile, need to develop effective strategies to improve physical activity as a way to face the epide…

  • Alcohol use, abuse, and alcohol-related disorders among ethnic groups in Hungary. Part II

    D P Agarwal, Heide G Benkmann et al.ARTICLEAnthropologischer Anzeiger1995Referências: 1

    An epidemiological study on alcohol drinking habits, alcohol metabolism rate, alcohol-related acute physiological symptoms, and alcohol misuse among Palócs, an ethnic minority in Hungary, was conducted. The demographic and sociocultural correlates revealed their ethnic identity: low to moderate education, relatively low number of children per family and higher percentage of skilled workers among males. Alcohol use survey revealed that frequency o…

  • Population genetic data on properdin factor B (Bf) in Northern Germany

    Open AccessKlaus Püschel, M Schmidt et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Physical…1979Referências: 12

    Properdin factor B phenotypes were determined in 1,112 unrelated individuals and in 151 mother/child combinations from Northern Germany. Gene frequencies were: F = 0.1960, S = 0.7905, F1 = 0.0072, S1 = 0.0063. The data of the mother/child combinations are in full accordance with the postulated gene model