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Papers by Mária Kómár DR
Ethnicity & Health, 2006
The health status of a population is largely determined by the mutually interrelated factors of s... more The health status of a population is largely determined by the mutually interrelated factors of social and financial conditions, and by lifestyle, including health-related behaviour. The aim of the study was to investigate the factors influencing self-rated health among different ethnic minorities living in closed communities in the South-East Hungarian region. The cross-sectional survey was based on interviewer-administered questionnaires on socio-demographic variables, lifestyle and health status. In the study 100-120 persons were recruited from Serbian, Croatian, Romanian, German minorities and the Hungarian population. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used. In the univariate analyses, poor self-rated health correlated with all the factors examined except marital status. In the multivariate logistic regression model, poor health was found to be significantly associated with age, educational level, ethnicity, body mass index and chronic diseases. Poor self-rated health was observed in the Croatians and in the Hungarian control group. In South-East Hungary, demographic parameters, especially being a member of a minority, and objective health status are highly important determinants of self-rated health. Several of the parameters studied in our survey indicated no effect or no special differences within the population of the region as concerns of self-rated health; certain other factors, however, proved to be special features for the studied ethnic minority, justifying the launching of target group-oriented health intervention programmes.
Acta Alimentaria, 2005
Community Kitchens (CKs) are one of the main food providers to low-income families in Peru and ma... more Community Kitchens (CKs) are one of the main food providers to low-income families in Peru and may encourage healthier diets. We aimed to determine the prevalence of fruit and vegetable consumption and associated sociodemographic and behavioral factors among CKs customers. A cross-sectional study enrolling customers of 48 CKs in two areas of Lima, Peru, was performed. The self-reported amount of fruits and vegetables consumed (b 5 vs. ≥5 servings/day) was the outcome. The exposures were grouped in sociodemographic variables (i.e. age, gender, education level, etc.), and self-reported intention to change eating-and exercise-related habits in the last four weeks just prior to the interview. Prevalence ratios (PR) were estimated using Poisson regression. Data from 422 subjects were analyzed, 328 females (77.9%), mean age 43.7 (±14.5) years. Only 36 (8.5%; 95% CI 5.9%-11.2%) customers reported consuming ≥5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. This pattern was 4-fold more likely among those with higher levels of education (≥12 vs. b 7 years), and 64% less common for migrants relative to non-migrants. In terms of intentions to change habits, those who reported having tried to reduce sugar consumption or to eat more fruits were up to 90% more likely to meet the ≥5 servings/day target. A substantial gap in the consumption of ≥5 servings of fruits and vegetables/day was found among CKs customers that does not appear to be dependent on familial income. The profiles reported in this study can inform appropriate strategies to increase healthier eating in this population.
Jelenkori Társadalmi és Gazdasági Folyamatok, 2015
A gyógyszertár/patika olyan egészségügyi intézmény, amely szolgáltató és kiskereskedelmi funkciók... more A gyógyszertár/patika olyan egészségügyi intézmény, amely szolgáltató és kiskereskedelmi funkciókat lát el. A hazai jogi háttér szigorú előírásokat fogalmaz meg, illetve működésében nagyon fontos a minőségbiztosítás. A gyógyszertárakban, mint az üzleti világban általában, menedzser tervezi, szervezi, irányítja és ellenőrzi a folyamatokat. Kutatások rámutattak arra, hogy a női vezetők sikeresebbé tehetik az ilyen típusú vállalkozásokat. Logisztikai és minőségbiztosítási rendszereik befolyásolják a gyógyszertár versenyképességét, amennyiben helyesen tudják meghatározni piaci pozícióikat, versenyelőnyre tesznek szert. Feladataik megoldásához segítséget nyújt a logisztika, amely magában foglalja anyagok, személyek, az energia és az információk mozgását. Ehhez az alábbi négy tulajdonság (gyógyszerész szakma, QP -meghatalmazott személy, menedzser és nő) egy személyben kell, hogy együtt legyen. A tudástőke és az interperszonális kapcsolatok segítenek megoldani a felmerült problémákat.
Ethnicity & Health, 2006
The health status of a population is largely determined by the mutually interrelated factors of s... more The health status of a population is largely determined by the mutually interrelated factors of social and financial conditions, and by lifestyle, including health-related behaviour. The aim of the study was to investigate the factors influencing self-rated health among different ethnic minorities living in closed communities in the South-East Hungarian region. The cross-sectional survey was based on interviewer-administered questionnaires on socio-demographic variables, lifestyle and health status. In the study 100-120 persons were recruited from Serbian, Croatian, Romanian, German minorities and the Hungarian population. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used. In the univariate analyses, poor self-rated health correlated with all the factors examined except marital status. In the multivariate logistic regression model, poor health was found to be significantly associated with age, educational level, ethnicity, body mass index and chronic diseases. Poor self-rated health was observed in the Croatians and in the Hungarian control group. In South-East Hungary, demographic parameters, especially being a member of a minority, and objective health status are highly important determinants of self-rated health. Several of the parameters studied in our survey indicated no effect or no special differences within the population of the region as concerns of self-rated health; certain other factors, however, proved to be special features for the studied ethnic minority, justifying the launching of target group-oriented health intervention programmes.
Acta Alimentaria, 2005
Community Kitchens (CKs) are one of the main food providers to low-income families in Peru and ma... more Community Kitchens (CKs) are one of the main food providers to low-income families in Peru and may encourage healthier diets. We aimed to determine the prevalence of fruit and vegetable consumption and associated sociodemographic and behavioral factors among CKs customers. A cross-sectional study enrolling customers of 48 CKs in two areas of Lima, Peru, was performed. The self-reported amount of fruits and vegetables consumed (b 5 vs. ≥5 servings/day) was the outcome. The exposures were grouped in sociodemographic variables (i.e. age, gender, education level, etc.), and self-reported intention to change eating-and exercise-related habits in the last four weeks just prior to the interview. Prevalence ratios (PR) were estimated using Poisson regression. Data from 422 subjects were analyzed, 328 females (77.9%), mean age 43.7 (±14.5) years. Only 36 (8.5%; 95% CI 5.9%-11.2%) customers reported consuming ≥5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. This pattern was 4-fold more likely among those with higher levels of education (≥12 vs. b 7 years), and 64% less common for migrants relative to non-migrants. In terms of intentions to change habits, those who reported having tried to reduce sugar consumption or to eat more fruits were up to 90% more likely to meet the ≥5 servings/day target. A substantial gap in the consumption of ≥5 servings of fruits and vegetables/day was found among CKs customers that does not appear to be dependent on familial income. The profiles reported in this study can inform appropriate strategies to increase healthier eating in this population.
Jelenkori Társadalmi és Gazdasági Folyamatok, 2015
A gyógyszertár/patika olyan egészségügyi intézmény, amely szolgáltató és kiskereskedelmi funkciók... more A gyógyszertár/patika olyan egészségügyi intézmény, amely szolgáltató és kiskereskedelmi funkciókat lát el. A hazai jogi háttér szigorú előírásokat fogalmaz meg, illetve működésében nagyon fontos a minőségbiztosítás. A gyógyszertárakban, mint az üzleti világban általában, menedzser tervezi, szervezi, irányítja és ellenőrzi a folyamatokat. Kutatások rámutattak arra, hogy a női vezetők sikeresebbé tehetik az ilyen típusú vállalkozásokat. Logisztikai és minőségbiztosítási rendszereik befolyásolják a gyógyszertár versenyképességét, amennyiben helyesen tudják meghatározni piaci pozícióikat, versenyelőnyre tesznek szert. Feladataik megoldásához segítséget nyújt a logisztika, amely magában foglalja anyagok, személyek, az energia és az információk mozgását. Ehhez az alábbi négy tulajdonság (gyógyszerész szakma, QP -meghatalmazott személy, menedzser és nő) egy személyben kell, hogy együtt legyen. A tudástőke és az interperszonális kapcsolatok segítenek megoldani a felmerült problémákat.