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Predictors of quality of life after peroral endoscopic myotomy treatmentOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Alena Várady, Ivana Bóriková
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.043 
Introduction: Esophageal achalasia is a chronic motility disorder that impairs quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in QoL after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and to identify selected socio-demographic and clinical predictors. Methods: A prospective observational study included 50 patients aged 19-84 years. QoL was assessed using the Patient Assessment of Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders-Quality of Life (PAGI-QOL) before and three months after POEM. Changes and predictors of improvement were analyzed using non-parametric tests and generalized linear mixed models. Results: Total QoL and all domains improved significantly....
Coping strategies of male informal caregiversSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Iva Tichá *, Karel Pavlica, Petra Gřesová, Eva Krausová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.046
Introduction: The study aims to explore the specific experiences of men involved in informal care in the Czech Republic, with an emphasis on their coping mechanisms when adapting to mental, physical, and social stress. Methods: A qualitative research design was employed, utilising thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with eight men from the Moravian-Silesian region who assume roles as primary or secondary caregivers to varying degrees of intensity. Results: The dominant coping strategy among men proved to be rationalisation and instrumentalisation of care, with caregiving redefined as a managerial and logistical task. This approach allows...
E-accessibility for Czech Sign Language users: digital determinants of healthSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Kateřina Pešková, Radka Prázdná, Olga Malinovská, Pavel Zikl
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.047
The aim of this study is to identify barriers to e-accessibility, clarify their causes, and use such analysis to propose recommendations for removing or minimizing them so that users of Czech Sign Language (CSL) can fully and effectively use information and communication technologies (ICT) in society and everyday life. The research was designed as a mixed-methods study. The quantitative part was carried out using a questionnaire survey among the users of CSL, while the qualitative part was carried out in the form of focus groups with CSL users and e-accessibility experts. The data was analyzed with an emphasis on user experience and the evaluation...
The relationship between compassion and burnout among employees in social care institutionsOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Nađa Antonić *, Mirko Prosen, Erza Berisha Zyba, Sabina Ličen
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.048
The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between compassion and burnout among employees in social care institutions. A quantitative non-experimental research design was employed. Data were collected between October and December 2025 in five nursing homes for older adults in the North Primorska region. 158 nursing employees were recruited using the snowball sampling method. The results showed that employees had a moderate level of burnout and high levels of compassion. Spearman's correlation analysis indicated that higher overall compassion was significantly associated with lower emotional exhaustion (ρ = -0.271, p-value 0.001)...
Psychological well-being among women engaged in sex work: a comparison between Slovakia and the Czech Republic and selected associationsSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Filip Gerec, Angela Almašiová, Jana Vallová, Monika Kochlöflová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.049
Introduction: This research is based on Ryff's model of psychological well-being and on the concepts of stigma and structural stigma. Psychological well-being is understood as a multidimensional indicator of positive psychological functioning, the level of which may also be influenced by the social and institutional context. Aim: The aim of this paper is to analyse the level of psychological well-being among women engaged in sex work, comparing Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and to examine how this relates to age, education, length of engagement in sex work, and drug use. Methods: This was a quantitative, cross-sectional, and comparative study. The...
Prevalence and factors associated with sexually transmitted infections among transgender individuals receiving gender-affirming care in Brazil: a cross-sectional studyOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Jean Carlos Soares da Silva, Isadora Silva de Carvalho, Lariane Angel Cepas, Talia Gomes Luz, Álvaro Francisco Lopes de Sousa, Ruan Nilton Rodrigues Melo, Caíque Jordan Nunes Ribeiro, Telma Maria Evangelista de Araújo, Lucia Alves Silva Lara, Ana Paula Morais Fernandes
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.050
Introduction: Transgender individuals experience structural inequalities, stigma, and barriers to healthcare, which contribute to a disproportionate burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Evidence on STI occurrence among individuals receiving gender-affirming care remains limited. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2025 at a public gender-affirming outpatient clinic in southeastern Brazil. A convenience sample of 180 transgender individuals completed questionnaires on sociodemographic characteristics, sexual practices, prevention strategies, substance use, and clinical history. Rapid testing for HIV and syphilis was performed....
Comparison of orthorexic tendencies among students in health-related and non-health-related fields of study in SloveniaSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Val Bizjak, Maša Černelič-Bizjak
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.051
Future health professional students are constantly exposed to health advice, instructions, and recommendations, which may be associated with greater preoccupation with health-related topics beyond normal concern. In recent decades, an obsession with what is healthy, including healthy eating, has become increasingly evident. The aim of this study was to examine orthorexic tendencies among future health professional students and non-health-related students in Slovenia. The sample included 454 students who anonymously completed the ORTO-15 questionnaire and provided selected demographic data. Future health professional students had significantly lower...
Misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, and health marketing communication: associations between exposure to media narratives, trust in sources, and vaccination intention in the Czech RepublicSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Zbyněk Stavař, Ivan Tomek, Alena Hricová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.052
This quantitative cross-sectional study examines the relationship between exposure to critical vaccination narratives, trust in information sources, perceived quality of official communication, and vaccination intention among adults in the Czech Republic. Data were collected through an anonymous online questionnaire from 526 respondents recruited via a professional online panel. Key variables were operationalised as aggregated indices capturing exposure to misinformation narratives, trust in official sources, perceived positive modality of official communication, overall trust in vaccination, and vaccination intention. Data were analysed using descriptive...
Social, digital, and educational inequalities as determinants of health: evidence from four national contexts in Europe and Latin AmericaSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Jožica Čehovin Zajc, Aracely Díaz-Oviedo, Tina Gogova, Marija Milavec Kapun
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.054
Background: Health inequalities are shaped by broader social, digital and educational disparities. Examining their interconnections is essential for understanding structural determinants of health across different socioeconomic contexts. Aim: To analyse how health inequalities are intertwined with social, digital, and educational inequalities in diverse national settings. Methods: Comparable secondary statistical indicators of social, digital, educational, and health inequalities were analysed for Mexico, El Salvador, Slovenia, and Croatia. An Erasmus+ educational project was examined as an illustrative intervention addressing multilevel inequalities....
Feelings of difference, social support, and well-being among LGBT+ youthSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Anna Karmazínová, Markéta Švamberk Šauerová, Michal Pitoňák, Irena Smetáčková, Kateřina Machovcová, Petr Pavlík, Jack D. Simons
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.055
This study examines the relationships between adolescents' feelings of difference, social support, and subjective well-being, with a particular focus on pupils who report their feelings of difference as being related to sexual orientation identity. The aim of the study was to analyze the associations between the subjective experience of feelings of difference in the school environment, the availability of social support from various sources, and adolescents' psychological well-being. The research sample consisted of 704 pupils from grades 7-9 of lower secondary schools and grades 1-2 of upper secondary schools from different regions of the Czech Republic....
Personality traits, peer attachment, and delinquent behaviour among adolescents: a cross-sectional studySociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Zulkarnain Zulkarnain, Debby Anggraini Daulay, Ari Widiyanta, Kurnia J. P. Lumbanbatu, Sofya K. Nartova-Bochaver
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.056
Introduction: Adolescent delinquency remains a significant social issue shaped by both individual psychological characteristics and the quality of social relationships. Personality traits are known to influence behavioural tendencies, while peer attachment plays a critical role in adolescent development and adjustment. Understanding how these factors interact is essential for explaining delinquent behaviour. Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyse the relationships between the five personality traits, peer attachment, and adolescent delinquent behaviour. The study focused on examining the associations between extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness,...
Mental health, self-management, and treatment adherence associated with quality of life among hemodialysis patientsOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Cholina Trisa Siregar, Azizah Nasution, Khairunnisa Khairunnisa, Riri Andri Muzasti, Evi Karota
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.057
Introduction: Quality of life in hemodialysis patients is influenced by psychosocial and behavioural factors. This study examined the association between psychosocial and behavioural factors and quality of life in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: A cross-sectional design was adopted, with the sample consisting of 106 respondents undergoing hemodialysis twice weekly for ≥3 months. Consecutive sampling was used. Data were collected using validated questionnaires on self-management, mental health, adherence, functional dependence, and quality of life. Data were analysed using Chi-square and logistic regression analysis for multivariate...
Health as a fundamental variable of integration processes: limits and potentials of migrants in key areas of integrationSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Alena Pařízková *, Ashley Nicole Sanders-Jackson
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.058
Purpose: This study examines health as a fundamental variable in migrant integration processes, testing a multidimensional integration framework adapted for Czechia. Methods: We administered a questionnaire to 112 migrants in Czechia (February 2022 - April 2023). Data were collected across nine integration domains: work, human capital, housing, health and social care, cultural capital, social capital, safety, stability, and rights/responsibilities/citizenship. Following normalisation and factor analysis, we conducted regression analyses examining how integration domains predicted physical condition, mental health, health satisfaction, and medical diagnoses....
Seeing through their eyes: social factors influencing subjective quality of life among people with physical disabilitiesSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Lucia Tóthová *, Yana Prokopovych
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.059
Background: In social work, the quality of life (QoL) of people with disabilities is often assessed primarily through objective deficits. The present paper assumes that subjectively perceived QoL is not directly determined by the degree of functional limitation but is constructed in interaction with the social and institutional context. Aim: The aim of the study was to identify social factors influencing the subjective QoL of people with physical disabilities. The authors approach the issue without a priori assumptions of low QoL and seek to understand the specific factors that shape it from the perspective of the actors themselves. Methods: The qualitative...
Gender-specific differences in factors influencing attitude towards end-of-life care: a cross-sectional study among primary healthcare nursesOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Muhamad Zulfatul A'la, Farin Eka Meilinda, Kushariyadi, Ika Adelia Susanti, Farida Nur Qomariyah, Rondhianto, Yuwadee Wittayapun
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.060
Background: Primary healthcare (PHC) nurses play a crucial role in delivering end-of-life care (EOLC). Exploring PHC nurses' attitudes towards EOLC based on gender is essential. This study aimed to examine attitudes toward EOLC through a gender-specific analysis among PHC nurses. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among PHC nurses in Jember, Indonesia. The sample size yielded 114 respondents. 45 male and 69 female PHC nurses were selected through simple random sampling. A demographic questionnaire and the Frommelt Attitudes Toward Care of the Dying Care Form B were utilized. Data analysis employed the Pearson correlation test, the chi-square...
Translation, adaptation, and psychometric evaluation of the SeViD instrument in a sample of Slovak nursesOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Branislav Malý, Katarína Žiaková, Radka Kurucová *
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.061
Objectives: To translate and psychometrically validate the Slovak version of SeViD on a sample of nurses. Methods: The SeViD instrument was translated using ISPOR guidelines, including from English into Slovak using forward-backward translation. The study was carried out at Martin University Hospital with 240 nurses. Psychometric evaluation included the Bartlett test of sphericity, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test, confirmatory factor analysis, and internal consistency analysis using Cronbach alpha. Results: Content validity index ranged from 0.83 to 1.0 for individual items, with an overall scale content validity index of 0.925. Both the symptom and support...