Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Feb 2022
Effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on people with Parkinson's disease: experience from a Croatian regional center.
To assess the effect of social isolation due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on physical and mental health of Parkinson's disease patients treated at the University Hospital Center Rijeka. ⋯ Patients who live alone, have longer disease duration, are less educated, avoid check-ups, and have more comorbidities are more vulnerable to the negative effects of social isolation.
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Croatian medical journal · Feb 2022
Vaccination intention among healthcare workers during the first wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in relation to knowledge: a cross-sectional study in Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, and Poland.
To analyze SARS-CoV-2 vaccination intention and acceptance in relation to the knowledge about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, and Poland. ⋯ HCWs with higher knowledge were more likely to express vaccination intention. Improving the knowledge about COVID-19 and increasing HCWs' education might also increase vaccination acceptance among HCWs, and consequently in the general population.
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Croatian medical journal · Feb 2022
Risk factors and severity of functional impairment in long COVID: a single-center experience in Croatia.
To determine the frequency of common symptoms in long COVID and their effect on the quality of life, and to determine the factors contributing to a more severe long COVID. ⋯ Women were at greater risk for developing greater functional impairment in long COVID, although we have no explanation why. Malignant disease and hypertension also presented a risk factor for greater functional impairment. More studies are warranted to determine if patients with certain lung disease are more susceptible to long COVID.
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Croatian medical journal · Feb 2022
Determinants and reasons for coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine hesitancy in Croatia.
To assess the determinants and reasons for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy in Croatia. ⋯ Social groups that are more prone to vaccine hesitancy need to be approached through different channels and messages by taking into account their trust in institutions and risk perception.