Journal of Health Monitoring: Recent submissions
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelSocial support as a health resource in Germany Social support is a psychosocial resource that results from social ties and networks. It has a significant impact on health and can improve mental well-being, reduce stress and mitigate the impact of unfavourable living ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelUse of medicines by adults in Germany The use of medicines is an essential aspect of treating disease. In this field, surveys that map the population’s use of medicines are of particular interest. The GEDA 2014/2015-EHIS study collected data on the use of ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelUtilization of physical therapy services in Germany Physical therapy plays an important role in health care and is listed as a therapy in many clinical guidelines. Claims data gathered by statutory health insurers demonstrate that in Germany physical therapy accounts for ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelUtilization of inpatient medical care in Germany Inpatient care is an important pillar of the health care system. Data from health surveys enable to analyse the utilization of inpatient treatment from the patient’s perspective, and to identify associations to social ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelUtilization of outpatient medical care in Germany Outpatient care in Germany is mainly provided in physicians’ private practices. Data from health surveys enable to analyse the utilization of outpatient services from the patient’s perspective, and to identify associations ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelEarly detection of breast cancer: the utilization of mammography in Germany Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Germany. In addition to physical examinations (palpation) mammographies are offered every two years to women aged 50 to 69 years as part of the mammography screening ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelThe uptake of influenza vaccination for the 2013/2014 season in Germany Seasonal influenza (flu) is an acute viral disease that occurs every winter in Germany and is referred to as the ‘flu wave’. The Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute recommends annual ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelThe health of single mothers and fathers in Germany In every fifth family in Germany, one parent lives alone with children in the household. Life as a single parent is often marked by challenges that include adopting sole responsibility for the child’s education and care, ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelFollow-up of children and adolescents with special health care needs: Results from the KiGGS study 2003-2012 The incidence of chronic diseases in children has risen sharply throughout the world. Regardless of the particular diagnosis, chronically ill children and their families are faced with particular challenges. The transition ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelInanspruchnahme der Grippeschutzimpfung 2013/2014 in Deutschland Die saisonale Influenza (Grippe) ist eine akute Viruserkrankung, die in Deutschland in jedem Winterhalbjahr als so genannte Grippewelle auftritt. Die Ständige Impfkommission am Robert Koch-Institut (STIKO) empfiehlt für ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelKinder und Jugendliche mit besonderem Versorgungsbedarf im Follow-up: Ergebnisse der KiGGS-Studie 2003 – 2012 Weltweit ist die Häufigkeit chronischer Erkrankungen bei Kindern stark angestiegen. Chronisch kranke Kinder und ihre Familien haben diagnoseübergreifend besondere Herausforderungen zu meistern. Dazu gehört ein erschwerter ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelGesundheit von alleinerziehenden Müttern und Vätern in Deutschland In jeder fünften Familie in Deutschland lebt ein Elternteil allein mit Kindern im Haushalt. Die Lebenssituation Alleinerziehender ist häufig durch Herausforderungen wie die alleinige Zuständigkeit für die Betreuung und ...
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2017-12-13ZeitschriftenartikelWahrnehmung gesundheitsgefährdender Arbeitsbedingungen in Deutschland. Die Prävalenz der Wahrnehmung gesundheitsgefährdender Arbeitsbedingungen wurde in der Studie GEDA 2014/2015- EHIS über eine einfache abgestufte Frage erfasst. Rund ein Fünftel der erwerbstätigen Bevölkerung nimmt starke ...
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2017-09-13ZeitschriftenartikelAccident injuries of adults in Germany In 2014, according to estimates by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA), around 9.8 million people in Germany suffered accident injuries. Over 22,000 people died. Federal statistics, however, ...
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2017-09-13ZeitschriftenartikelLimitations to usual activities due to health problems in German Limitations to usual activities due to health problems impact quality of life and well-being. The Global Activity Limitation Indicator (GALI) was developed to assess the trends in limitations to usual activities. The GALI ...
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2017-09-13ZeitschriftenartikelDepressive symptoms among adults in Germany Depressive symptoms imply a loss of quality of life, leading to increased morbidity and mortality as well as increased costs to the healthcare system. Information on the prevalence and distribution of depressive symptoms ...
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2017-09-13Zeitschriftenartikel12-month prevalence of self-reported medical diagnoses of depression in Germany Depression is a frequent mental disorder and has a growing importance in health care provision. In GEDA 2014/2015- EHIS, 9.7% of women and 6.3% of men self-reported having received a medical diagnosis of depression during ...
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2017-09-13ZeitschriftenartikelPrevalence of joint pain in Germany Joint symptoms and pain belong to the most common diseases worldwide that affect people in their usual activities and lead to loss of quality of life. 29.3% of women and 24.4% of men reported acute joint pain, which is ...
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2017-09-13Zeitschriftenartikel12-month prevalence of osteoporosis in Germany Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease associated with increased bone fragility, which correspondingly leads to increased bone fractures. In the GEDA 2014/2015-EHIS survey, 7.8% of women and 2.0% of men aged 18 and ...
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2017-09-13Zeitschriftenartikel12-month prevalence of osteoarthritis in Germany Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease worldwide. In the advanced stage the disease is characterised by joint pain and loss of joint functionality. In the Robert Koch Institute’s GEDA 2014/2015-EHIS health interview ...