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Background—In 2019, the IARC concluded that “night shift work is probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A), based on limited evidence from human epidemiological studies and sufficient evidence of cancer and strong mechanistic evidence in experimental Animals.” The negative health consequences of night shift work may depend on how the night shifts are scheduled. The aim of this study was to investigate how the characteristics of night work affect the risk of developing breast cancer. Methods—A case–control study was conducted in 2015–2019 in the Lodz region. The case group included 494 women with breast cancer, while the control group included 515 healthy women. Results—Night work was found to be the third most important factor regarding breast cancer after a high BMI and a short or no breastfeeding period and before factors such as early menstruation, late menopause, no pregnancy, and smoking. The harmful effects of night work were influenced by its intensity, frequency, rotation, and the number of night shift years worked. Night work increases the breast cancer risk by 2.34 times, and high-intensity night work increases the breast cancer risk by 2.66 times. Conclusions—Appropriate ergonomic recommendations for night shift work for employers should be considered.
Marta Szkiela; Ewa Kusideł; Teresa Makowiec-Dąbrowska; Dorota Kaleta. How the Intensity of Night Shift Work Affects Breast Cancer Risk. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 4570 .
AMA StyleMarta Szkiela, Ewa Kusideł, Teresa Makowiec-Dąbrowska, Dorota Kaleta. How the Intensity of Night Shift Work Affects Breast Cancer Risk. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (9):4570.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarta Szkiela; Ewa Kusideł; Teresa Makowiec-Dąbrowska; Dorota Kaleta. 2021. "How the Intensity of Night Shift Work Affects Breast Cancer Risk." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 9: 4570.
Introduction: The basic determinant of healthy behaviour—among other human behaviours—is the fact that it consistently affects health. Nowadays, health behaviour studies are considered to be an important method of measuring the health of a population. Objective: To assess the health behaviours and value-based health analysis of people aged 50+ who were hospitalized due to cardiovascular disease, depending on the selected descriptive variables. Materials and methods: The study was conducted between April 2018 and December 2018 among 411 subjects aged 50+ who were hospitalized due to cardiovascular disease at the Independent Public Health Care Unit in Sanok (Podkarpackie voivodship in Poland). The method used in the study was a diagnostic survey. The study used the authors’ survey questionnaire and two standardized tests: Inventory of Health-Related Behaviour (IHB) and List of Health Criteria (LHC). A statistical analysis was carried out in the R program, version 3.5.1. The obtained results were subjected to thorough statistical analysis using the following tests: Student’s t, Mann–Whitney U, ANOVA, Kruskal–Wallis, Fisher’s Least Significant Difference (LSD), Pearson, and Spearman. Results: The strongest correlation between health status and health behaviours (according to the IHB questionnaire) was in the area of ‘health practices’, while the lowest correlation was found in the areas of ‘correct eating habits’ and ‘preventive behaviours’. Based on the LHC questionnaire, the most important health criteria according to the subjects were ‘not feeling any physical ailments’; ‘having all body parts functional’; ‘feeling well’; ‘eating properly’; and ‘infrequent need of going to the doctor’. A positive correlation was found in the group of respondents where the ‘preventive health behaviours’ were more intense; herein, the more important criterion for the respondents was ‘eating properly’. Conclusions: Respondents aged 50+ and hospitalized for cardiovascular diseases indicated (based on the IHB questionnaire) that health behaviours in the area of ‘health practices’ had the strongest correlation with their health, while the lowest correlation was found in the areas of ‘correct eating habits’ and ‘preventive behaviours’. According to the respondents, the most important criteria determining health (according to the LHC questionnaire) included ’not feeling any physical ailments’; ‘having all body parts functional’; ‘feeling well’; ‘eating properly’; and ‘infrequent need of going to the doctor’. Based on the information collected from the respondents, it was found that the most important criteria determining health depended on selected descriptive variables, such as age, gender, place of residence, education, and marital status.
Izabela Gąska; Katarzyna Sygit; Elżbieta Cipora; Marian Sygit; Anna Pacian; Maryna Surmach; Dorota Kaleta; Adam Rzeźnicki. Assessment of the Health Behaviours and Value-Based Health Analysis of People Aged 50+ Who Were Hospitalized Due to Cardiovascular Disease. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 4221 .
AMA StyleIzabela Gąska, Katarzyna Sygit, Elżbieta Cipora, Marian Sygit, Anna Pacian, Maryna Surmach, Dorota Kaleta, Adam Rzeźnicki. Assessment of the Health Behaviours and Value-Based Health Analysis of People Aged 50+ Who Were Hospitalized Due to Cardiovascular Disease. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (8):4221.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIzabela Gąska; Katarzyna Sygit; Elżbieta Cipora; Marian Sygit; Anna Pacian; Maryna Surmach; Dorota Kaleta; Adam Rzeźnicki. 2021. "Assessment of the Health Behaviours and Value-Based Health Analysis of People Aged 50+ Who Were Hospitalized Due to Cardiovascular Disease." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 8: 4221.
The study objective was to identify determinants of essential elements and vitamins intake, and microelements and vitamins concentration in blood among pregnant women from Poland. Based on the data from food frequency questionnaires and information about supplements taken (n = 1252), daily supply of six elements (calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium) and nine vitamins (folate, vitamins A, E, C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12) was calculated. Zinc, copper, selenium (n = 340), vitamin A and E (n = 358) concentration was determined in blood collected during pregnancy. Most of the women did not meet the demand for essential elements and vitamins with a diet. About 94% of the respondents declared supplements use. The women with higher education, indicating leisure-time, physical activity and multiparity had a higher chance of meeting the average demand for the majority of the analyzed nutrients. On the other hand, factors such as BMI < 18.5kg/m2, a higher level of stress, and late first medical-care visit were associated with a lower chance of meeting the recommendations. Higher socio-economic status was a determinant of a higher selenium concentration in plasma (β = 3.1; 95%CI: 0.2–5.9), whereas BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2, and multiparity of a higher copper concentration in plasma (β = 0.2; 95%CI: 0.03-0.4; β = 0.2; 95%CI: 0.1–0.4). Higher plasma concentration of vitamin E was noted among women older than 30 years of age comparing to those who were 30 or younger (β = 1.5; 95%CI: 0.6–2.4). Although more studies are required, especially such based on laboratory measures, our results indicate target groups for dietary interventions during pregnancy for children’s optimal health and development.
Agnieszka Jankowska; Mariusz Grzesiak; Michał Krekora; Jolanta Dominowska; Joanna Jerzyńska; Paweł Kałużny; Ewelina Wesołowska; Irena Szadkowska-Stańczyk; Elżbieta Trafalska; Dorota Kaleta; Małgorzata Kowalska; Ewa Jabłońska; Beata Janasik; Jolanta Gromadzińska; Wojciech Hanke; Wojciech Wąsowicz; Gemma Calamandrei; Kinga Polańska. Determinants of the Essential Elements and Vitamins Intake and Status during Pregnancy: A Descriptive Study in Polish Mother and Child Cohort. Nutrients 2021, 13, 949 .
AMA StyleAgnieszka Jankowska, Mariusz Grzesiak, Michał Krekora, Jolanta Dominowska, Joanna Jerzyńska, Paweł Kałużny, Ewelina Wesołowska, Irena Szadkowska-Stańczyk, Elżbieta Trafalska, Dorota Kaleta, Małgorzata Kowalska, Ewa Jabłońska, Beata Janasik, Jolanta Gromadzińska, Wojciech Hanke, Wojciech Wąsowicz, Gemma Calamandrei, Kinga Polańska. Determinants of the Essential Elements and Vitamins Intake and Status during Pregnancy: A Descriptive Study in Polish Mother and Child Cohort. Nutrients. 2021; 13 (3):949.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Jankowska; Mariusz Grzesiak; Michał Krekora; Jolanta Dominowska; Joanna Jerzyńska; Paweł Kałużny; Ewelina Wesołowska; Irena Szadkowska-Stańczyk; Elżbieta Trafalska; Dorota Kaleta; Małgorzata Kowalska; Ewa Jabłońska; Beata Janasik; Jolanta Gromadzińska; Wojciech Hanke; Wojciech Wąsowicz; Gemma Calamandrei; Kinga Polańska. 2021. "Determinants of the Essential Elements and Vitamins Intake and Status during Pregnancy: A Descriptive Study in Polish Mother and Child Cohort." Nutrients 13, no. 3: 949.
The objective of this study was to evaluate compliance with the ban on tobacco and e-cigarette products advertising at point of sale (POS) before and after amendment of the Polish Tobacco Control Act. Data were collected, using an observation checklist, between March and October 2014 (n = 1450 POS) and between March and October 2019 (n = 1320 POS). Ban on tobacco and e-cigarette advertising at POS is commonly violated in Poland. In all POS, at least one form (including tobacco products display) of tobacco advertising was found in 2014 and in 2019. The most common types of tobacco advertising in 2014 were change and counter mats (61%, 42%), posters (38%) and illuminated banners (37%). In 2019, a decrease in promoting tobacco products in the form of mats (p ≤ 0.001), posters and boards (p < 0.001) but an increase in video screens were observed (from 8% in 2014 to 30% in 2019; p < 0.001). A significant increase in the presence of any e-cigarette ads, including e-cigarette displays, illuminated banners and video screens, was observed in 2019 as compared to 2014 (90% vs. 30%; 89% vs. 20%; 31% vs. 2%; 31% vs. 0.5%; p < 0.001). The minimum age or a no-sale-to-minors signs for tobacco and e-cigarettes were not sufficiently placed in POS to comply with the Act. Poor enforcement of the ban on tobacco and e-cigarette ads at POS provides the tobacco industry with an opportunity to promote their products using unlawful ways. There is a need to educate the public, retailers and civil society with respect to their legal responsibilities and roles.
Kinga Polanska; Dorota Kaleta. Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Point of Sale Advertising—Assessing Compliance with Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship Bans in Poland. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1976 .
AMA StyleKinga Polanska, Dorota Kaleta. Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Point of Sale Advertising—Assessing Compliance with Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship Bans in Poland. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (4):1976.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKinga Polanska; Dorota Kaleta. 2021. "Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Point of Sale Advertising—Assessing Compliance with Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship Bans in Poland." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4: 1976.
Smoke-free policies have been shown to significantly reduce secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure in private and public places. The objectives of this study were to: (1) to assess the prevalence and characteristics of voluntary smoke-free home rules in Poland; and (2) assess the association of smoke-free rules with self-reported SHS exposure in private homes. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in September 2019 with a nationally representative sample of 1011 individuals aged 15 and over. Nationally, 66.1% of individuals had a 100% smoke-free home rule (78.9% of non-smokers and 18.6% of smokers; p < 0.001), while a further 24.6% had adopted a partial home smoking rule. SHS exposure in the home during past month was reported by 6.1% of respondents (11.5% of smokers and 4.5% of non-smokers; p < 0.001). The lowest level of SHS exposure (1.8%) was observed among respondents who had implemented a full smoke-free home rule. Non-smokers had higher odds of having adopted a total smoke-free home rule compared with smokers (aOR: 19.17; 95% CI: 12.89–28.50). Moreover, non-smokers had lower odds (aOR: 0.35; 95% CI: 0.20–0.61; p < 0.001) of self-reporting SHS smoke exposure at home. Although two-thirds of the Polish population have adopted a full smoke-free home rule in their homes, smokers continue to lag in adoption rates relative to non-smokers.
Mateusz Jankowski; Jarosław Pinkas; Wojciech Zgliczyński; Dorota Kaleta; Waldemar Wierzba; Mariusz Gujski; Vaughan Rees. Voluntary Smoke-Free Home Rules and Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Poland: A National Cross-Sectional Survey. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 7502 .
AMA StyleMateusz Jankowski, Jarosław Pinkas, Wojciech Zgliczyński, Dorota Kaleta, Waldemar Wierzba, Mariusz Gujski, Vaughan Rees. Voluntary Smoke-Free Home Rules and Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Poland: A National Cross-Sectional Survey. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (20):7502.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMateusz Jankowski; Jarosław Pinkas; Wojciech Zgliczyński; Dorota Kaleta; Waldemar Wierzba; Mariusz Gujski; Vaughan Rees. 2020. "Voluntary Smoke-Free Home Rules and Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Poland: A National Cross-Sectional Survey." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 20: 7502.
Shift work is considered a risk factor for some health problems. This study aimed to determine whether night shift work is a significant factor for breast cancer risk. The case–control study was conducted from 2015–2019 in the Łódź region. The case group included 494 women diagnosed with malignant breast cancer; the control group included 515 healthy women. The research tool was an anonymous questionnaire. In the case group, the percentage of women working shift work was 51.9%, whereas in the control group, it was 34.1% (OR = 2.08 (95% CI: 1.61; 2.69)). A more insightful examination of shift work showed that only night work has a significant impact on breast cancer (OR = 2.61 (95% CI: 1.94; 3.53)). Even after considering the effect of other possible cancer factors (like high BMI, smoking, early menstruation, late menopause, pregnancy history, age, place of living, education), the odds of developing cancer were twice as high in the group of shift workers (OR = 2.20 (95% CI: 1.57; 3.08)). Considering a significantly higher risk of cancer among people working at night and a high percentage of such employees in Poland, the government should consider special action in the prophylactic treatment of cancers.
Marta Szkiela; Ewa Kusideł; Teresa Makowiec-Dąbrowska; Dorota Kaleta. Night Shift Work—A Risk Factor for Breast Cancer. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 659 .
AMA StyleMarta Szkiela, Ewa Kusideł, Teresa Makowiec-Dąbrowska, Dorota Kaleta. Night Shift Work—A Risk Factor for Breast Cancer. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (2):659.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarta Szkiela; Ewa Kusideł; Teresa Makowiec-Dąbrowska; Dorota Kaleta. 2020. "Night Shift Work—A Risk Factor for Breast Cancer." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 2: 659.
Monitoring of tobacco use is one of the key tobacco control activities. This study aimed to assess the current prevalence and patterns of tobacco and e-cigarette in Poland as well as to investigate socioeconomic factors associated with cigarette smoking and e-cigarette use. This cross-sectional study was carried out in 2019, on a representative nationwide sample of 1011 individuals aged 15+ in Poland. Daily tobacco smoking was declared by 21.0% of participants; 1.3% of participants were occasional tobacco smokers, and 10.7% were former tobacco smokers. Heated tobacco was used by 0.4% of participants. Ever e-cigarette use was declared by 4.0% of participants and 1.4% were current e-cigarette users. A higher proportion of daily smokers was observed among men than women (24.4% vs. 18.0%; p < 0.0001). The age group 30 to 49 years, of a lower educational level and living in a medium-sized city (between 20,000 and 500,000 residents), was significantly associated with current daily smoking. This is the most up-to-date study on the prevalence of smoking in Poland. Further tobacco control activities are needed to reduce tobacco use in Poland.
Jarosław Pinkas; Dorota Kaleta; Wojciech Stefan Zgliczyński; Aleksandra Lusawa; Iwona Wrześniewska-Wal; Waldemar Wierzba; Mariusz Gujski; Mateusz Jankowski. The Prevalence of Tobacco and E-Cigarette Use in Poland: A 2019 Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 4820 .
AMA StyleJarosław Pinkas, Dorota Kaleta, Wojciech Stefan Zgliczyński, Aleksandra Lusawa, Iwona Wrześniewska-Wal, Waldemar Wierzba, Mariusz Gujski, Mateusz Jankowski. The Prevalence of Tobacco and E-Cigarette Use in Poland: A 2019 Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (23):4820.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJarosław Pinkas; Dorota Kaleta; Wojciech Stefan Zgliczyński; Aleksandra Lusawa; Iwona Wrześniewska-Wal; Waldemar Wierzba; Mariusz Gujski; Mateusz Jankowski. 2019. "The Prevalence of Tobacco and E-Cigarette Use in Poland: A 2019 Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 23: 4820.
Physicians play a key role in combating tobacco use. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and behaviors toward smoking cessation and vaping cessation interventions among physicians in Poland; to identify factors shaping physicians' behaviors toward smoking and vaping cessation interventions; and to assess differences in the tobacco cessation interventions recommended for cigarette smokers and users of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). A questionnaire-based survey was conducted in 2018 among physicians attending mandatory public health training courses delivered at the School of Public Health, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland. The questionnaire included 25 questions related to tobacco product use and smoking cessation interventions. Data were obtained from 423 physicians (64.3% female; mean age 32.0 ± 5.8 years) with response rate of 84.6%. Current cigarette smoking was declared by 7.8% of participants; 1.9% of participants were e-cigarette users and 1.9% used heated tobacco. Smoking cessation interventions were offered more often to patients who smoked cigarettes than those who used e-cigarettes (p < 0.001). Physicians' behaviors toward smoking cessation and vaping cessation interventions were associated with (p < 0.05) physicians' smoking status and self-declared knowledge about smoking cessation methods. Among physicians in Poland, discussion of smoking cessation was not common behavior and limited mainly to identification of smoking status.
Mateusz Jankowski; Dorota Kaleta; Wojciech Stefan Zgliczyński; Justyna Grudziąż-Sękowska; Iwona Wrześniewska-Wal; Mariusz Gujski; Waldemar Wierzba; Jarosław Pinkas. Cigarette and E-Cigarette Use and Smoking Cessation Practices among Physicians in Poland. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 3595 .
AMA StyleMateusz Jankowski, Dorota Kaleta, Wojciech Stefan Zgliczyński, Justyna Grudziąż-Sękowska, Iwona Wrześniewska-Wal, Mariusz Gujski, Waldemar Wierzba, Jarosław Pinkas. Cigarette and E-Cigarette Use and Smoking Cessation Practices among Physicians in Poland. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (19):3595.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMateusz Jankowski; Dorota Kaleta; Wojciech Stefan Zgliczyński; Justyna Grudziąż-Sękowska; Iwona Wrześniewska-Wal; Mariusz Gujski; Waldemar Wierzba; Jarosław Pinkas. 2019. "Cigarette and E-Cigarette Use and Smoking Cessation Practices among Physicians in Poland." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 19: 3595.
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are an alternative to traditional tobacco cigarette smoking. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of cigarette smoking and e-cigarette use among university students from Central and Eastern Europe and to investigate personal characteristics associated with cigarette and e-cigarette smoking. A questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was performed between 2017–2018 among university students in five European countries: Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, and Slovakia. The questionnaire included 46 questions related to the frequency and habits of traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes use. Completed questionnaires were obtained from 14,352 students (8800 medical; aged 20.9 ± 2.4 years) with an overall response rate of 72.2%. Two-thirds of the respondents had smoked a traditional tobacco cigarette and 43.7% had used an e-cigarette. Overall current smoking status included 12.3% traditional cigarette smokers, 1.1% e-cigarette users, and 1.8% were dual users with the remainder being non-smokers. Smoking status differed between the research centres (p < 0.001). Females were less likely to try either cigarettes (OR = 0.83) or e-cigarettes (OR = 0.62) and were less likely to be current cigarette (OR = 0.64), e-cigarette (OR = 0.34), or dual users (OR = 0.33) than males. Perception of e-cigarettes significantly differed between smokers and non-smokers (p < 0.001). Among university students, cigarettes are more popular than e-cigarettes.
Grzegorz Marek Brożek; Mateusz Jankowski; Joshua Allan Lawson; Andrei Shpakou; Michał Poznański; Tadeusz Maria Zielonka; Ludmila Klimatckaia; Yelena Loginovich; Marta Rachel; Justína Gereová; Justyna Golonko; Ihar Naumau; Kamil Kornicki; Paulina Pepłowska; Valeriy Kovalevskiy; Asta Raskiliene; Krzysztof Bielewicz; Zuzana Krištúfková; Robert Mróz; Paulina Majek; Jakub Lubanski; Dorota Kaleta; Jarosław Pinkas; Jan Eugeniusz Zejda. The Prevalence of Cigarette and E-cigarette Smoking Among Students in Central and Eastern Europe—Results of the YUPESS Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 2297 .
AMA StyleGrzegorz Marek Brożek, Mateusz Jankowski, Joshua Allan Lawson, Andrei Shpakou, Michał Poznański, Tadeusz Maria Zielonka, Ludmila Klimatckaia, Yelena Loginovich, Marta Rachel, Justína Gereová, Justyna Golonko, Ihar Naumau, Kamil Kornicki, Paulina Pepłowska, Valeriy Kovalevskiy, Asta Raskiliene, Krzysztof Bielewicz, Zuzana Krištúfková, Robert Mróz, Paulina Majek, Jakub Lubanski, Dorota Kaleta, Jarosław Pinkas, Jan Eugeniusz Zejda. The Prevalence of Cigarette and E-cigarette Smoking Among Students in Central and Eastern Europe—Results of the YUPESS Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (13):2297.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGrzegorz Marek Brożek; Mateusz Jankowski; Joshua Allan Lawson; Andrei Shpakou; Michał Poznański; Tadeusz Maria Zielonka; Ludmila Klimatckaia; Yelena Loginovich; Marta Rachel; Justína Gereová; Justyna Golonko; Ihar Naumau; Kamil Kornicki; Paulina Pepłowska; Valeriy Kovalevskiy; Asta Raskiliene; Krzysztof Bielewicz; Zuzana Krištúfková; Robert Mróz; Paulina Majek; Jakub Lubanski; Dorota Kaleta; Jarosław Pinkas; Jan Eugeniusz Zejda. 2019. "The Prevalence of Cigarette and E-cigarette Smoking Among Students in Central and Eastern Europe—Results of the YUPESS Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 13: 2297.