Objectives: The overall aim of the research is to gain insight into the lifestyle and health behaviour of young people with disabilities aged 12-18 years, and to learn about the factors shaping their health. In this study, our aim was to inves...

The health status of Hungary’s population is unfavorable, with significant differences in health indicators not only compared to the EU15 but also to the Visegrad countries. Unfavorable health indicators can be disproportionate and particularly affect vulnerable groups, such as people with disabilities. In this study, we set out to compare the health behavior of disabled youth and youth with typical development in Hungary. We also aimed to compare the health behavior of adolescents in the Visegrad countries. The eating habits of both groups of young people we examined are unfavorable. Adolescents with disabilities experience a significantly higher rate of school stress than children with typical development in Hungary. The prevalence of somatic complaints and parameters of poor mental well-being are significantly higher in Hungary than in the other Visegrad countries. The results indicate that additional interventions are needed in Hungary and that differentiated, professional health promotion is needed for young people with disabilities. The researchers recommend extending the study to disabled adolescents living in Visegrad countries, on the basis of which an injury-specific health promotion methodology could be developed with international interprofessional cooperation.

Introduction: The Simulation Effectiveness Tool-Modified (SET-M) questionnaire aims to assess students’ perceptions of the effectiveness of teaching and learning in a simulation environment. Aim: The aim of our research group was to develop a Hungarian version of the questionnaire (SET-M HU) and to test the reliability and validity of the psychometric characteristics of the questionnaire. In the preparatory phase of this process, a pilot study was conducted, and the results of which will serve as a basis for the development of the final Hungarian version and for further validity tests. Material and methods: Data were collected from 91 students who participated in the simulation-based learning experience in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Debrecen, between September 2023 and March 2024. The methods used for data analysis were descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis, correlation analysis, calculation of Cronbach alphas, Item-Total analysis, Split-Half reliability, and Rough Set analysis. The data analysis used Microsoft Excel 2016 and SPSS v24 software. Result: As a result of the factor analysis, three factors accounted for 69.8% of the total variance. The correlations of the Hungarian version of the instrument ranged from r = 0.918 to r = 0.894. The overall Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the instrument was found to be 0.950. The correlations were statistically significant for the full instrument and the subscales. Rough Set analysis showed similar results for the Gauge test. Conclusions: Based on the results of our research, the feasibility of the questionnaire in Hungary has been confirmed, so it is relevant to continue the validation process. The Hungarian version of the questionnaire can be a reliable and valid measurement tool to assess the effectiveness of learning in simulation environments.

The health status of Hungary's population is unfavorable, with significant differences in health indicators not only compared to the EU15 but also to the Visegrad countries. Unfavorable health indicators can be disproportionate and particularly affect vulnerable groups, such as people with disabilities. The aim of the present study is to compare the health behaviour and indicators of adolescents with disabilities in Hungary with those of the HBSC survey in the Visegrad countries, and to compare the results of the Hungarian special needs adolescent population with those of the Visegrad countries. Eating habits are unfavourable for both the Visegrad countries and the young people we studied. Children with disabilities have significantly higher rates of schoolwork stress compared to other countries. Significantly higher prevalence of somatic complaints and worse mental well-being parameters higher in Hungary than in the other Visegrad countries. The results suggest that further interventions are needed in Hungary and that differentiated, professionalised health promotion is needed for young people with disabilities. The researchers propose to extend the research to adolescents with disabilities living in the Visegrad countries, on the basis of which a methodology for injury-specific health promotion could be developed, including through interna-tional interprofessional cooperation.

Az egészséges életmód elsajátítása szempontjából a serdülőkor nagyon érzékeny periódus, melyet kockázatkereső magatartás, rizikóterhelt időszak jellemez. Jellemző erre az időszakra a kortárskapcsolatok felértékelődése, mely a fogyatékossággal élő gyermekeknél is megfigyelhető. A helytelen életmód, az elhízás/ túlsúly a felnőttkori egészségi állapotnak prediktora. A fogyatékossággal élő személyek sokszor társbetegségekkel élnek együtt, és rövidebb élettartamra számíthatnak. Jelen vizsgálat célja a fogyatékossággal élő 12-18 éves korú fiatalok tápláltsági állapotának felmérése Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg vármegyében. A vizsgálat a kérdőíves adatfelvétel módszerével történt. Az eredmények szerint a fiatalok kétharmadának tápláltsági állapota nem megfelelő, több mint 30 %-a túlsúlyos vagy elhízott. Az átlag feletti anyagi helyzetben lévő családok gyermekei körében alacsonyabb arányban fordul elő elhízás/ túlsúly.

Introduction: People with disabilities are characterized by suboptimal health and lower self-rating health. Their need for health care is greater, they often have a higher prevalence of health problems and they have more difficulty accessing health care. The aim of this study was to assess the health behaviors and health indicators of 12–18-year-old young people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder, and to explore their school-related perceptions in the Northern Great Plain region of Hungary. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted with the participation of 185 young people. A custom questionnaire was used, based on the Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey, assessing eating habits, oral care, physical activity, mental well-being, and self-reported health status. The sample was categorized into three groups: the ID1 (Intellectual Disability level 1) group, encompassing young individuals with mild intellectual disability; the ID2 group, encompassing young people with moderate intellectual disability; and the ID+ASD group, encompassing young individuals affected by both intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. Results: Consumption of various food types was below optimal levels. Low intake of fruits and vegetables was common, with only 21.6% of the respondents consuming fruit daily and 23.8% consuming vegetables daily. ID1 group reported significantly higher rates of nervousness several times a week (17.8% vs. 5.6% and 6.9%, p < 0.001), sleep difficulties (28.8% vs. 7.4% and 15.5%, p = 0.032), and dizziness (9.6% vs. 1.9% and 3.4%, p = 0.022) compared to the other two groups. A third school-related factor, related to negative emotions, showed a near-significant difference (p = 0.064), suggesting that students with both autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability perceive lower levels of acceptance from teachers. On school-free days, computer usage was significantly highest in the ID+ASD group; 50% of them used a computer for at least 4 h per day. Conclusions: To improve mental well-being among affected children, psychological support and the implementation of mental health programs are recommended. In addition to teaching stress management techniques and coping mechanisms, integrating relaxation techniques into comprehensive developmental programs—both individually and in groups—is advised. For teachers, it is recommended to acquire disability-specific communication strategies.