Nutritional needs evole with children and adolescents as they grow, making a balanced diet essential for their health and development. This study aims to assess weight status, nutrition knowledge, dietary habits, beliefs, and motivations regarding healthy eating campaigns among adolescents across Bulgarian cities. Findings will guide recommendations to improve their health and quality of life. Materials and metods. The study used a cross- sectional approach with an onlain survey from 2022 to spring 2023, targeting 14 to 19- year- olds in multiple Bulgarian cities. Data analysis utilized SPSS v.23.0 and Microsoft Excel, covering demogrsphics, dietary and motivations. Results. The study included 566 participants, diverse in age, gender, height and weight. Most were boys (55.8%) and girls (44.2%), averaging 16.09 years in age and 169.7 cm in height. Many fell within the 51- 70kg weight range. While 65% were familiar with healthy eating principles, interest in educational courses varied, and 45.1% had tried dieting.Social media was the primary information sourse for healthy eating among youth. Discussion. This study reveals good awareness of healthy eating among Bulgarian youth but identifies gaps, especially their heavy reliance on social media for nutritional guidance. Effective motivation is crucial for educational engagement, emphasizing both social and educational benefits. Targeted programs and strategic social media use are vital for promoting healthier lifestyles. Conclusions. Socialnetworks and online influencers significantly impact youth awareness of healthy eating, necessitating a critical approach to information. Education remains pivotal in fostering healthy dietary habits through tailored resources and campaigns.

Cancer of the cervix is the second most common cause of death among women of malignancies after breast cancer. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is transmitted through sexual contact (vaginal, anal and oral) and in contact skin-skin in the genital area. It is highly resistant to environmental conditions and is therefore widespread. Every sexually active woman is at risk. HPV is transmitted from man to woman and in most cases the infection is asymptomatic from 6 to 15 years after the time of infection, which further contributes to the spread of the virus. The aim of the research is exploring the opinion of students and their parents about the use of a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. The subject of the research is the process of building a culture of health of young people and their subject position for participation in health prevention. Objects of the survey are the attitudes, knowledges and assessment of different social groups for protection and preservation of their health and the health of others. Scope of the research are 141 respondents: students and their parents. Approaches and methods for the study of the problem: theoretical analysis of the problem in the medical literature; documentary research; anonymous questionnaire survey; comparative analysis. Results of the study outline the unwillingness of the majority of parents - 54% to vaccinate their daughters. 62.3% of students said they 'would not be vaccinated because the vaccine is considered as dangerous to health, and because there are not enough studies about the benefits of it.'.

The nurse's work with children with disabilities requires narrowly profiled knowledge to ensure adequate medical and health care for children in the process of deinstitutionalization. Purpose: The purpose of the research is to establish the attitudes of nurses regarding the increase of their professional competence for working with children with disabilities in the process of deinstitutionalization. Methods: An anonymous survey was conducted of 109 nurses working in medical and social care homes (HMSCC) in the cities of Burgas and Stara Zagora. For this purpose, a questionnaire consisting of 34 questions of open and closed type was developed. Results: The survey found 68% of respondents believed that a nurse should have a continuous drive to learn new knowledge about caring for children with disabilities. The respondents (75%) indicate that dealing with emergency situations is a mandatory professional competence for those working with children with disabilities, another 55% consider that the ability to emotionally assess the child's condition is very important when performing their professional activity. The respondents considered that a personal contribution of the nurse (outside of professional duties) is necessary for the improvement of care for children with disabilities [t(107) = 5.814; p-level < 0.001]. Conclusion: The survey found a positive attitude of the respondents to participate in postgraduate studies. The respondents express a desire to become involved as trainers of parents to provide real knowledge and skills in order to deal with and solve the child's health problems that arise at home.

Introduction: Effective perioperative management in cesarean section remains essential to optimize maternal outcomes. Melatonin (M) has been proposed as a potential adjunct due to its analgesic, anxiolytic, and antiemetic properties; however, evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) remains inconsistent. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of preoperative melatonin compared with placebo in women undergoing cesarean section. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane from inception to 15 March 2026 for studies evaluating pregnant women undergoing elective cesarean section receiving preoperative melatonin versus placebo (P) (PROSPERO “CRD420261355468”). Heterogeneity was assessed using the I² statistic and Cochrane Q test. Risk ratios (RRs) and standardized mean differences (SMDs) were computed using a restricted maximum-likelihood estimator random-effects method. Trial Sequential Analysis (TSA) was performed to assess the robustness and sufficiency of the evidence. Results: Seven RCTs were included with 552 patients (melatonin: 278; placebo: 274). Preoperative melatonin significantly reduced opioid consumption in the overall pooled analysis (RR 0.31, 95% CI 0.12 to 0.80; p = 0.030; I² = 50%), and TSA supported the robustness of this opioid-sparing finding under the selected assumptions. Postoperative pain scores were also significantly lower in the melatonin group (SMD −2.10, 95% CI −2.43 to −1.78; p < 0.01; I² = 22%). The incidence of postoperative nausea showed a trend toward reduction in the conventional meta-analysis (RR 0.49, 95% CI 0.23–1.04; p = 0.057; I² = 34%); although TSA suggested a possible benefit, this finding should be considered exploratory. No significant difference was observed in intraoperative blood loss (SMD −0.33, 95% CI −1.53 to 0.88; p = 0.60; I² = 94%). Conclusions: Preoperative melatonin may be a promising adjunct in cesarean section, particularly for reducing postoperative pain and overall opioid consumption. TSA findings support the opioid-sparing result under selected assumptions, while the possible effect on postoperative nausea remains exploratory. Further high-quality trials are warranted before routine clinical implementation can be recommended.

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