@misc{SauzetZolitschkaSpalleketal., author = {Sauzet, Odile and Zolitschka, Kim Alexandra and Spallek, Jacob and Breckenkamp, J{\"u}rgen and Razum, Oliver}, title = {An ego-centred approach for the evaluation of health inequalities in urban areas}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {29}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {4}, issn = {1101-1262}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.243}, pages = {1}, abstract = {Background: Neighbourhood possesses attributes, structural, physical and social, for which pathways to health inequalities could be hypothesized. Hence, neighbourhood is a complex mixture of factors which cannot be simply defined by a delineation on a map, making common definitions of neighbourhood (e.g. administrative borders) problematic. We present a new concept for the evaluation of contextual health inequalities in an urban setting. Methods: An ego-centred approach to neighbourhood effects on health allows to establish to what degree the health outcomes of a person are on average correlated to the health outcomes of his/her neighbours. This approach does not necessitate the definition of what a neighbourhood is, or of its boundaries. Using data from the BaBi birth cohort following up 958 mother-child pairs in Bielefeld/Germany we illustrate how the method provides information about the spatial structure of a possible association between unmeasured neighbourhood factors and birthweight. Spatially correlated birthweight indicates a neighbourhood effect on maternal health. Results: A parametric model of the correlation structure gives two indicators: a distance after which health outcomes are no longer correlated (practical range), and the strength of correlation (RSV). We modelled birthweight directly and residuals after controlling for (spatially correlated) covariates. After adjusting for the mother's demographics and neighbourhood characteristics, birthweights remained spatially correlated with RSV of 11\% and a practical range of 128 m. Conclusions: Modelling the spatial correlation of a health outcome provides a measure of the degree of health correlation, thus offering new evidence on the production of health inequalities while incorporating current modelling approaches. Moreover, it measures heterogeneity in a city. This could be used as an indicator for policy makers or town planners to identify areas in need of socioeconomic investment.}, language = {en} } @misc{SchroederHoebelRoicketal., author = {Schr{\"o}der, Sara Lena and Hoebel, Jens and Roick, Julia and Markert, Jenny and Spallek, Jacob and Knesebeck, Olaf von dem and Richter, Matthias}, title = {Inequalities in the utilisation of primary and specialist physicians in Europe - a systematic review}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {29}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {4}, issn = {1101-1262}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.377}, abstract = {Background: The evidence on inequalities in health clearly shows that people with lower socioeconomic status (SES) have poorer health and higher mortality. Nevertheless, generalized evidence for inequalities in healthcare is lacking. So far, the international literature was only summarised with regard to inequalities in the utilisation of disease-specific treatment. Therefore, our aim was to synthetize the literature on socioeconomic inequalities in the utilisation of primary and specialist physicians in the general population. Methods: This systematic review searched Medline und Web of Science from 2004 to 2018. Articles that reported quantitative data on the association of SES with utilisation of primary or specialist physicians in Europe were included. Title and abstract screening were performed by two independent researchers and 50 full texts are currently sifted whether they fulfil the inclusion criteria. Results: The studies analysed utilisation of physicians in terms of probability or frequency. The initial check of the studies indicates that socioeconomic inequalities in the utilisation of physicians differ between primary and specialist care. Specialist physicians were found to be visited with a higher probability and more often by the least disadvantaged in most studies. Inequalities in the utilisation of primary physicians revealed to be more diverse with a weak pattern of equally distributed probability of GP visits and more frequent utilisation by the disadvantaged. Conclusions: The preliminary results indicate that pro-rich utilisation seems to be more pronounced in visiting specialists compared to primary health care. Aiming to reduce inequalities in healthcare, public health actions might primarily focus on reaching a needs-based consultation of specialist physicians.}, language = {en} } @misc{WachtlerHoffmannBlumeetal., author = {Wachtler, Benjamin and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Blume, Miriam and Rattay, Petra and Herr, Raphael and Deindl, Christian and Sundmacher, Leonie and Richter, Matthias and Spallek, Jacob and Lampert, Thomas}, title = {The impact of the family on health inequalities in children - A systematic scoping review}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {30}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {Supplement_5}, publisher = {Univ. Press}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {1101-1262}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.898}, pages = {1}, abstract = {Background Health inequalities in school-aged children and adolescents were repeatedly reported across Europe but less is known about the contextual and compositional factors of families that might influence and reproduce those health inequalities. In this systematic scoping review we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the available international literature on the mediating and moderating influence of the family on health inequalities in children and adolescents in Europe and North America. Methods This review follows the PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews. After defining the research question a search strategy was developed in cooperation with a scientific librarian and the study protocol was registered. A search of three databases (Pubmed, Scopus, PsycINFO) was conducted to identify relevant literature in English or German published between the year 2000 and 2019. A qualitative data charting process was used to extract the relevant data. Results In total 11.838 records were identified through the multi database search (Pubmed n = 6370, PsycINFO n = 3505, Scopus n = 1963). After elimination of duplicates and records from excluded countries, 8862 abstracts were screened by two researchers independently. Different cluster of evidence of family influences on health inequalities were identified: Parental behaviors and children's obesity, parents' smoking and drinking habits and adolescents' risk behaviors, parenting style and children's common mental disorders, parental resources and children's quality of life. Conclusions There are different aspects of family's contextual and compositional characteristics on health inequalities identifiable in the international literature. These characteristics might be new targets for family-focused health promotion strategies. Key messages: -A systematic scoping review found different family aspects that influence health inequalities in children and adolescents. - The identified family traits are promising targets for family-focused health promotion strategies to reduce health inequalities.}, language = {en} } @misc{MatosFialhoDraganoReuteretal., author = {Matos Fialho, Paula Mayara and Dragano, Nico and Reuter, Matthias and Metzendorf, Maria-Inti and Richter, Bernd and Richter, Matthias and Spallek, Jacob and Diehl, Katharina and Lampert, Thomas and Pischke, Claudia R.}, title = {Health inequalities during school-to-work transitions among young adults: Mapping the evidence}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {30}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {Supplement_5}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.278}, pages = {1}, abstract = {Background School-to-work transition is a sensitive period that can have a substantial impact on health over the life course. Previous studies suggest pronounced health inequalities during this period but little is known about the determinants at the individual, meso- and macro-levels. We aim to further elucidate possible health inequalities during school-to-work transitions with a focus on multilevel determinants, e.g. evidence on potential effects of contextual and compositional factors of specific institutions involved. Methods We are currently conducting a scoping review (funded by the German Research Foundation) to map the evidence on the above mentioned topic among young adults (aged 16-24 years), following the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and {\´O}Malley and PRISMA. The literature search was performed in Ovid MEDLINE, Web of Science, ILO and NIOSH, using sensitive search strategy developed by text-analysis. Only articles published between January 2000 - February 2020 and written in English or German are considered. The selection process is conducted following a two-step approach:1) screening of titles and abstracts 2) screening of full-texts by two independent reviewers. Any discrepancies in the selection process are resolved by a third researcher. Preliminary Results Following the five stages of the methodological framework, the scoping review is currently in stage 3 (study selection-screening phase). We found 25,069 potentially relevant articles in our primary search. 15,508 articles remained after the duplicates were removed. Up to now, 8,825 papers were screened of which 7,629 were excluded and 1,176 included which qualified for full-text reading. Complete results of the scoping review will be presented at the conference. Conclusions This scoping review will improve our knowledge about the emergence and development of health inequalities during school-to-work transitions by examining health of individuals in different institutional contexts. Key messages - Improving our knowledge of health inequalities during school-to-work transitions. - the role of determinants at the individual, meso- and macro-levels during this stage will also be examined.}, language = {en} } @misc{TallarekSpallek, author = {Tallarek, Marie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Othering in public health using the example of Covid-19 management in German asylum camps}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {31}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {Issue Supplement_3}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckab164.795}, pages = {2}, abstract = {Issue/problem In 2020, several German reception centers and asylum camps were imposed mass quarantine after single residents had been infected with SARS-CoV-2. Civil and research networks criticized this measure, as crowded housing conditions limited the implementation of infection protection measures, and mass quarantine further increased the risk of infection. This raised the question why public health (PH) measures in these settings differed from those implemented in the general population, and which implications for future PH approaches can be identified. Problem description Considering the epidemiological evidence and ethical perspectives on the PH strategies described above, we applied the concepts of "Exclusionary Othering" and "Inclusionary Othering" to PH. We further discussed the Covid-19 management in German reception centers and asylum camps. Results We identified three conceptual approaches: 1) exclusionary, 2) inclusionary, and 3) diversity-sensitive approaches to PH. Exclusionary PH is characterized by an exclusion of less powerful groups despite negative health consequences. Inclusive approaches seek to empower less powerful groups in order to understand each other's needs, build cooperations, protect everyone and to prevent the development of "hot spots". Diversity-sensitive PH approaches avoid othering and seek to implement measures for everyone, taking into account diverse needs, conditions, and resources. Lessons We propose a paradigm shift towards inclusionary and diversity-sensitive PH that benefits the entire population, including those forced to flee other countries. This requires a critical reflection of power dynamics and discrimination. The proposed concepts can be transferred to other social groups, regions, and areas of PH. Key messages Public health needs to shift its perspective from exclusion and subordination to inclusion and involvement. Inclusionary and diversity-sensitive PH approaches promote health equity.}, language = {en} } @misc{HoffmannSanderBlumeetal., author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Sander, Lydia and Blume, Miriam and Schneider, Sven and Herke, Max and Matos Fialho, Paula Mayara and Pischke, Claudia R. and Sch{\"u}ttig, Wiebke and Lampert, Thomas and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Do families have moderating or mediating effects on early health inequalities? A scoping review}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {31}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {Supplement_3}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckab165.506}, abstract = {Background During early childhood, families have a crucial impact on children's health behaviour, health, and development (bhd). However, a family's socioeconomic position (SEP) determines both the parental behaviour, living conditions, and child health. To understand how family characteristics may influence the development of health inequalities, this scoping review synthesised research on their mediating and moderating effects. Methods The review followed the guidelines of the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews. The search included German and English peer-reviewed articles published between January 1st, 2000 and December 19th, 2019. The search in PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus used both free text terms in the title/abstract and index terms within linked keyword blocks: (1) family characteristics, (2) inequalities, (3) income, education, occupation, (4) bhd, (5) newborn, infant, toddler, preschooler. Two researchers independently examined eligibility for inclusion in two rounds (title/abstract; full-text). Results Of 7,089 articles identified, ten sources were included that studied family characteristics and health inequalities among 0-6 years olds. Parental rules, stress, and screentime, and TV in bedroom showed mediating effects on inequalities in behaviour problems or children's screentime. Families' negativity, single parenthood, and the number of children in the household moderated differences in impairment, health, behaviour problems, development or breastfeeding initiation. Conclusions The effect of family characteristics on early health inequalities has been sparsely investigated. The evidence supported models of family stress and investment. Further research is needed to comprehensively understand this association. Key messages Family characteristics contribute to health inequalities. Taking families' stress and investment into account could improve targeted prevention efforts aimed at reducing health inequalities.}, language = {en} } @misc{TallarekSpallek, author = {Tallarek, Marie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Die Selbstbestimmung Geb{\"a}render: F{\"o}rderliche und begrenzende Faktoren aus der Perspektive von Hebammen in Krankenh{\"a}usern, Geburtsh{\"a}usern und bei Hausgeburten}, series = {21. Deutscher Kongress f{\"u}r Versorgungsforschung : 05.10.-07.10.2022, Potsdam}, journal = {21. Deutscher Kongress f{\"u}r Versorgungsforschung : 05.10.-07.10.2022, Potsdam}, publisher = {Deutsches Netzwerk Versorgungsforschung e.V.}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, doi = {10.3205/22dkvf321}, abstract = {Hintergrund und Stand (inter)nationaler Forschung: Die Forderung nach einer selbstbestimmten Geburt ist in Deutschland und weltweit in den fachlichen und {\"o}ffentlichen Fokus ger{\"u}ckt. Allerdings liegen bisher wenige Forschungsergebnisse zur Selbstbestimmung Geb{\"a}render und ihrer f{\"o}rderlichen und begrenzenden Bedingungen vor. Diese Erkenntnisse sind jedoch essentiell, um Selbstbestimmung gezielt unterst{\"u}tzen und ihre Verletzung vermeiden zu k{\"o}nnen. Fragestellung und Zielsetzung: Die Studie untersucht und vergleicht die Erfahrungen und Perspektiven von Hebammen in Bezug auf f{\"o}rderliche und begrenzende Faktoren einer selbstbestimmten Geburt in Krankenh{\"a}usern, Geburtsh{\"a}usern und bei Hausgeburten in Deutschland. Methode: Es wurde eine qualitative Fallstudie auf der Basis von zehn problemzentrierten Einzelinterviews mit Hebammen durchgef{\"u}hrt. Eingeschlossen wurden Hebammen mit laufender oder abgeschlossener Ausbildung, deren letzte begleitete Geburt nicht l{\"a}nger als sechs Monate zur{\"u}cklag. Die Sampling-Strategie erlaubte die Ber{\"u}cksichtigung unterschiedlicher Geburtshilfe-Settings und Regionen in Deutschland. Alle Interviews wurden aufgezeichnet, transkribiert, anonymisiert und mittels der Thematischen Analyse ausgewertet. Ein positives Ethik-Votum liegt vor. Ergebnisse: Die Ergebnisse legen acht zusammenh{\"a}ngende Kategorien nahe, die jeweils f{\"o}rdernde und begrenzende Faktoren implizieren: 1. Strukturelle/rechtliche Bedingungen auf Meso-/Makroebene; 2. Wahrnehmung von Geburt (z.B. als medizinischer/nat{\"u}rlicher Vorgang, notwendige Kompetenz und Kontrolle); 3. Vertrauen/Atmosph{\"a}re; 4. Kennenlernen/ Beziehungsaufbau mit Geb{\"a}renden; 5. Sozio{\"o}konomische Position (SEP) der Geb{\"a}renden; 6. Information der Geb{\"a}renden; 7. Entscheidungs- und Artikulationsf{\"a}higkeit der Geb{\"a}renden und 8. Verhalten der Begleitpersonen. Zudem wurden Strategien der Hebammen zur Erweiterung des Handlungsspielraums identifiziert. Mehrere Faktoren unterscheiden sich abh{\"a}ngig vom Geburtssetting. Diskussion: Die M{\"o}glichkeiten f{\"u}r eine selbstbestimmte Geburt k{\"o}nnen sich je nach Setting (z.B. institutionelle Routinen), zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen (z.B. Vertrauen) und individuellen Faktoren (z.B. SEP) unterscheiden. Folglich k{\"o}nnen politische, institutionelle und individuelle Strategien eine selbstbestimmte Geburt - und damit eine personenzentrierte, situativ angemessene Versorgung - unter Ber{\"u}cksichtigung der oben genannten Faktoren unterst{\"u}tzen. Praktische Implikationen: Die Ergebnisse liefern konkrete Anhaltspunkte f{\"u}r Maßnahmen zur Unterst{\"u}tzung einer selbstbestimmten Geburt in verschiedenen Geburtssettings. Empfohlen werden u. a. die Verbesserung von Informationsprozessen vor und w{\"a}hrend der Geburt, die Verbesserung des Zugangs zu Versorgungsangeboten, der Abbau finanzieller H{\"u}rden in der Inanspruchnahme, die F{\"o}rderung von Beziehungsaufbau und eine St{\"a}rkung der hebammengeleiteten Geburt. Appell f{\"u}r die Praxis (Wissenschaft und/oder Versorgung) in einem Satz: Akteur*innen und Entscheidungstr{\"a}ger*innen der Geburtshilfe k{\"o}nnen die Selbstbestimmung Geb{\"a}render durch gezielte individuelle, institutionelle und politische Maßnahmen f{\"o}rdern.}, language = {de} } @misc{SchulzeMerzLinckeetal., author = {Schulze, Susanne and Merz, Sibille and Lincke, Hans-Joachim and N{\"u}bling, Matthias and Rapp, Michael A. and Spallek, Jacob and Tallarek, Marie and Thier, Anne Kathrin and Holmberg, Christine}, title = {Psychosocial burden in nurses working in nursing homes during the Covid-19 pandemic}, series = {21. Deutscher Kongress f{\"u}r Versorgungsforschung (DKVF) : 05.10.-07.10.2022, Potsdam}, journal = {21. Deutscher Kongress f{\"u}r Versorgungsforschung (DKVF) : 05.10.-07.10.2022, Potsdam}, publisher = {German Medical Science GMS Publishing House}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, doi = {10.3205/22dkvf025}, abstract = {Background: Nurses' work-related strain and psychological burden increased during the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in high prevalences of mental health problems among nurses worldwide. Nurses in long-term care facilities seem to be particularly prone to overall heightened burden and poor mental health. Research question: We investigated which work-related psychosocial burdens and potential positive aspects nurses working in nursing homes experience during the Covid-19 pandemic. Method: We conducted a mixed-methods study. Eligible for participation were nurses and nursing assistants working in nursing homes within the state of Brandenburg, Germany. Between August and October 2020, we distributed an anonymous survey containing the third German version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ III). Using Welch's t-tests, we compared the COPSOQ results of our sample against a pre-pandemic reference group of geriatric nurses, drawn from the German COPSOQ databank and kindly shared by the Freiburg Research Centre for Occupational Science. In June 2021, we also conducted semi-structured interviews with geriatric nurses to reach a deeper understanding of their experiences on work-related changes and burdens during the first phases of the pandemic. Data were analysed using thematic coding (Braun and Clarke). Results: Our survey sample (n=177) differed significantly from the reference group in 14 out of 31 COPSOQ scales. Amongst others, our sample scored significantly worse regarding the scales 'support at work', 'recognition', 'quantitative demands', 'hiding emotions', 'role conflicts', 'intention to leave profession', 'burnout' and 'inability to relax'. The interviews (n=17) revealed five main themes related to nurses' psychosocial stress: 'overall working conditions under the hygiene measures', 'concern for isolated residents', 'management of relatives', 'inability to provide terminal care', 'tensions between being infected and infecting others' and 'technicisation of care'. 'Enhanced community cohesion' and 'meaning of work' were identified as positive effects of the pandemic. Discussion: Results indicate that nurses in nursing homes experience enhanced psychosocial and work-related strain. The comparisons with the pre-pandemic reference group suggest that the situation further aggravated during the pandemic. Nurses exhibited high psychosocial burden, e.g., due to strongly impeded possibilities to fulfill the emotional and social dimensions of care and the constant fear of infection or transmission. Deteriorated working conditions (e.g., higher workload through staff shortages and additional tasks) further exacerbated these burdens. Few positive aspects of the pandemic may be important sources of resilience. Practical implications: The reduction of nurses' strain through psychosocial support and the improvement of working conditions is crucial for the protection of nurses' health. Appeal for practice in one sentence: Political players as well as care facilities should take measures to improve nurses' situation in order to maintain a healthy workforce and high-quality care.}, language = {en} } @misc{HoffmannTschornMichalskietal., author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Tschorn, Mira and Michalski, Niels and Hoebel, Jens and F{\"o}rstner, Bernd R. and Rapp, Michael A. and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Regionale sozio{\"o}konomische Deprivation, Ruralit{\"a}t und kindliche Entwicklung: Analyse von Daten der Schuleingangsuntersuchung des Bundeslandes Brandenburgs}, series = {17. JAHRESTAGUNG DER DGEpi ABSTRACT BOOK}, journal = {17. JAHRESTAGUNG DER DGEpi ABSTRACT BOOK}, abstract = {Einleitung Die gesundheitliche Entwicklung von Kindern wird neben der sozio{\"o}konomischen Position (SEP) der Familie auch von Merkmalen der Lebensumgebung gepr{\"a}gt. Ruralit{\"a}t oder regionale sozio{\"o}konomische Deprivation werden als m{\"o}gliche unabh{\"a}ngige Einflussgr{\"o}ßen postuliert, ohne dass bisher ausreichende empirische Ergebnisse vorliegen. In dieser Studie wurde untersucht, ob regionale sozio{\"o}konomische Deprivation und Ruralit{\"a}t unabh{\"a}ngig von famili{\"a}rer SEP mit der Entwicklung von Kindern assoziiert sind. Methoden Daten des Sozialp{\"a}diatrischen Entwicklungsscreenings im Rahmen der Einschulungsuntersuchungen aus dem Jahr 2018/2019 in Brandenburg (n=22.801 Kinder) wurden verkn{\"u}pft mit Daten zur regionalen Bev{\"o}lkerungsdichte (Ruralit{\"a}t) sowie mit dem German Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation (regionale Deprivation). Mittels gemischter Modelle wurde der Zusammenhang einer Allgemeinen Entwicklungsverz{\"o}gerung (AEV) mit Ruralit{\"a}t und mit regionaler Deprivation analysiert (OR=Odds Ratio (95\% Konfidenzintervall)), wobei f{\"u}r famili{\"a}re SEP (hoch, mittel, niedrig) adjustiert und nach Geschlecht (M=M{\"a}dchen, J=Jungen) stratifiziert wurde. Ergebnisse Kinder mit hoher famili{\"a}rer SEP zeigten geringere Chancen einer AEV als Kinder mit mittlerer famili{\"a}rer SEP (ORM=4,26(3,14-5,79); ORJ=3,46(2,83-4,22)) und niedriger famili{\"a}rer SEP (ORM=16,58(11,90-23,09); ORJ=12,79(10,13-16,16)). Gr{\"o}ßere regionale Deprivation war unabh{\"a}ngig von famili{\"a}rer SEP und Ruralit{\"a}t mit AEV assoziiert (ORM=1,35(1,13-1,62); ORJ=1,20(1,05-1,39)). Neben famili{\"a}rer SEP und regionaler Deprivation zeigte Ruralit{\"a}t keine Assoziation mit AEV. Schlussfolgerung Neben der famili{\"a}ren SEP wirkt sich die regionale sozio{\"o}konomische Deprivation auf Entwicklungsverz{\"o}gerungen von Kindern aus. Sozialepidemiologie und Public Health sollten daher neben den individuellen sozio{\"o}konomischen Voraussetzungen auch die regionalen sozio{\"o}konomischen Bedingungen als Determinante der gesundheitlichen Entwicklung {\"u}ber den Lebenslauf ber{\"u}cksichtigen.}, language = {de} } @misc{TallarekSpallek, author = {Tallarek, Marie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Factors promoting or limiting self-determined childbirth: midwives' perspectives in Germany}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {32}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {Supplement_3}, issn = {1101-1262}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckac131.423}, pages = {1}, abstract = {Background Claims for self-determined childbirth (SDC) have gained increasing scientific, political and societal attention. However, research on SDC is limited. This study analyzes and compares midwives' experiences and perspectives on factors that promote or limit SDC in hospitals, birthing centers and during home births in Germany. We argue that these insights are essential in order to foster self-determination and to avoid its violation. Methods A qualitative case study was conducted based on semi-structured face-to-face interviews with midwives working in hospitals, birthing centers, and offering home births in Germany. In total, nine interviews were conducted in 2021 and have been audiotaped, transcribed, anonymized and analyzed by use of Thematic Analysis. Results The results indicate eight inter-related categories, each of which imply promoting and limiting factors: 1) Structural/ legal conditions; 2) Perception of birth (e. g. as natural or medical process; required competence and control); 3) Trust and atmosphere; 4) Getting acquainted/relationship building; 5) Birthing person's socioeconomic position; 6) Birthing person's preparation/ education; 7) Birthing person's capability of decision making and expression; and 8) Behavior of accompanying persons. Moreover, we identified midwives' strategies to extend possibilities of choice. Several factors clearly differ depending on the birth setting. Conclusions The opportunities for SDC seem to differ according to the setting (e.g. institutional routines), inter-personal relations (e.g. getting acquainted, trust), and individual factors (e.g. socioeconomic position, capabilities). Hence, political, institutional and individual strategies may support SDC in consideration of the above factors. Measures may, among others, include the improvement of information processes, the reduction of economic barriers, relationship building before and during birth as well as respective structural adjustments.}, language = {en} } @misc{IashchenkoSchuettigBammertetal., author = {Iashchenko, Iryna and Sch{\"u}ttig, Wiebke and Bammert, Philip and Spallek, Jacob and Rattay, Petra and Schneider, Sven and Moor, Irene and Pischke, Claudia R. and Sundmacher, Leonie}, title = {The role of regional health policy for socioeconomic inequality in health services utilization}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {32}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {Supplement_3}, issn = {1101-1262}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckac129.584}, pages = {1}, abstract = {Background "J1" is a preventative routine examination in Germany recommended for adolescents at the age of 12-14 years. In contrast to the well-established U1-U9 examinations for younger children, with participation rates above 90\%, the attendance of the J1 examination is approximately only 40\%. The most frequent reason for not attending J1 is the unawareness of this examination. "Ticket to J1" is an intervention including an information leaflet introduced in Bavaria in 2017 to inform adolescents about J1. The aims of the present analysis are to investigate (1) if the regional policy was effective in increasing the attendance in J1, (2) if the effects vary by family socioeconomic status (SES), and (3) which meso-level characteristics of the healthcare system correlate with attendance rates in J1. Methods We used anonymised data of a large statutory health insurance in Germany for the timeframe of 2016-2018. To investigate the effect of the policy, a difference-in-differences design at the individual level was used. Assuming a parallel trend at the level of federal states, the likelihood of attendance in J1 of 13- and 14-year-olds was compared between Bavaria and other federal German states before and after policy introduction. All analyses were additionally stratified by SES. Results The introduction of "Ticket to J1" increased participation in J1 by 1\% after controlling for all confounders. Furthermore, the effect was stronger for children from families with lower SES (an increase of 5\%). Density of pediatricians was positively significantly correlated with participation in J1. Discussion Regional health policy intervention had a significant positive impact on attendance of J1 and appears to have the potential to reduce socioeconomic inequalities in healthcare utilization. Informing adolescents about J1 seems to increase the attendance, in particular for children from families with lower SES.}, language = {en} } @misc{RattayBlumeSpalleketal., author = {Rattay, Petra and Blume, Miriam and Spallek, Jacob and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Sander, Lydia and Herr, Raphael and Herke, Max and Reuter, Marvin and Novelli, Anna and H{\"o}vener, Claudia}, title = {Socioeconomic position and self-rated health among adolescents: the mediating role of the family}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {32}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {Supplement_3}, issn = {1101-1262}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckac129.580}, pages = {1}, abstract = {Background Although health inequalities in adolescence are well documented, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Few studies have examined the role of the family in explaining adolescents' health inequalities. The study aimed to explore whether the association between socioeconomic position and self-rated health (SRH) was mediated by familial determinants. Methods Using data from wave 2 of the KiGGS study (1,838 female and 1,718 male 11- to 17-year-olds), linear regression analyses were conducted to decompose the total effects of parents' education, occupation, income, socioeconomic position index, and adolescents' subjective social status on SRH into direct effects and indirect effects through familial determinants (family cohesion, parenting styles, parental well-being, stress, obesity, smoking and sporting activity). Results A significant total effect of all socioeconomic position indicators on SRH was found, except for income in male adolescents. In female adolescents, more than 70\% of the total effects of each socioeconomic position indicator were explained by familial mediators, whereas no significant direct effects remained. The most important mediator was parental well-being, followed by family cohesion, parental smoking and sporting activity. In male adolescents, the associations of parental education, the socioeconomic position index and subjective social status with SRH were also mediated by familial determinants (family cohesion, parental smoking and obesity). However, a significant direct effect of subjective social status remained. Conclusions The family appears to play an important role in explaining health inequalities, particularly in female adolescents. Reducing health inequalities in adolescence requires policy interventions, community-based strategies, as well as programs to improve parenting and family functioning.}, language = {en} } @misc{HoffmannRattayBlumeetal., author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Rattay, Petra and Blume, Miriam and H{\"o}vener, Claudia and Schneider, Sven and Moor, Irene and Pischke, Claudia R. and Sch{\"u}ttig, Wiebke and De Bock, Freia and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Do family characteristics explain a social gradient in overweight in early childhood?}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {32}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {Supplement_3}, issn = {1101-1262}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckac129.581}, pages = {1}, abstract = {Background Children's overweight is associated with many factors, including their living situation, in particular their family's socioeconomic position (SEP) and family characteristics. Research on the extent to which family characteristics account for a social gradient in overweight in early life is scarce. This study evaluated whether family characteristics explain SEP differences in the risk of overweight in early childhood. Methods The study used baseline data of 3-6 year-old children (n = 1,116) from the intervention 'Ene mene fit' conducted at kindergartens in Baden-W{\"u}rttemberg, Germany. Data included overweight (body mass index > 90 percentile) and parents' reports on their education and family characteristics associated with overweight (child consumes: sweets in front of TV, soft drinks; family joined time: outdoor, breakfast, sports; cooking; child sets table; role model). Model-based single mediation analyses decomposed the total effect of highest parental education on overweight into direct (unmediated) and indirect (mediated) effects (OR, 95\% CI). Results Girls and boys with low parental education had higher odds for overweight than children with high/medium education. Among boys, low education influenced the risk of overweight via indirect effects of i. 'sweets consumption in front of TV' (OR = 1.31, 1.05-1.59) and ii. 'no joined sports' (OR = 1.14, 1.00-1.44). The direct effect of low education only remained significant when 'no joined sports' was considered (OR = 2.19, 1.11-5.19). Among girls, family characteristics measured here did not explain SEP differences in overweight. Conclusions The family characteristics 'sweets consumption in front of TV' and 'no joined sports' contribute to inequalities in overweight among boys, but not among girls. Therefore, more gender-sensitive research is needed to identify family risk and protective characteristics that explain health inequalities among both boys and girls.}, language = {en} } @misc{ScholaskeEntringerRazumetal., author = {Scholaske, Laura and Entringer, Sonja and Razum, Oliver and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Elevated stress during pregnancy in women of Turkish origin: Results from a prospective cohort study}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {32}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {Supplement_3}, issn = {1101-1262}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckac129.608}, pages = {2}, abstract = {Background Ethnic health disparities exist in the context of pregnancy and childbirth, suggesting that women of Turkish origin (i.e., they or their parents born in Turkey) in Germany have higher risks for some adverse maternal health and child developmental outcomes. Stress is believed to be a relevant pathway by which migration may be associated with these risks. In this study, we tested associations of Turkish origin with stress biology and psychological stress experiences during pregnancy. Methods 140 pregnant women (33 of Turkish/26 of other origin) participated in a prospective cohort study that was carried out in Bielefeld and Berlin (Spallek et al., 2020). Inflammatory markers CRP and IL-6 from venous blood samples and diurnal cortisol profiles from salivary cortisol samples were derived and participants completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD) at two study visits during pregnancy (T1: 20-25 weeks of gestation, T2: 30-35 weeks of gestation). Multilevel models were conducted to account for the nested data structure due to repeated measurements. Results Compared to non-migrant women, women of Turkish origin had significantly higher inflammatory levels (b = 0.28, SE = 0.14, p=.052) (Spallek et al., 2021), a blunted cortisol awakening response (b=-0.21, CI=-0.38-0.03, p<.05), a flatter diurnal cortisol slope (b = 0.02, CI = 0.00-0.04, p<.05), and higher PSS (b = 0.46, SE = 0.13, p< .001) and CESD scores (b = 0.29, SE = 0.08, p<.001) during pregnancy after adjusting for socioeconomic factors. Conclusions The results of our study suggest higher stress at the biological and psychological level in pregnant women of Turkish origin. Stress is a risk factor for pregnancy complications and poor birth and child developmental outcomes. To reduce such unequally distributed risks, interventions for stress reduction are needed that are tailored to women of Turkish origin.}, language = {en} } @misc{HoffmannTschornMichalskietal., author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Tschorn, Mira and Michalski, Niels and Hoebel, Jens and F{\"o}rstner, Bernd R. and Rapp, Michael A. and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Do regional characteristics predict developmental delay? Analyses of German school entry examination}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {32}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {Supplement_3}, issn = {1101-1262}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckac129.342}, pages = {2}, abstract = {Background Children's health and development are strongly linked to their living situation, including their family's socioeconomic position (SEP) and living region. However, research on the impact of the living region on children's development beyond family SEP is scarce. This study evaluated whether rurality and regional socioeconomic deprivation (DEP) are associated with children's development independently of family SEP. Methods The study used population-based data of 5-6.5 years old children (n = 22,801) from mandatory school entry examinations (SEE) in the German federal state of Brandenburg, which were examined in 2018/2019. The SEE data have been linked with data on i. rurality that was defined by an inverted population density and ii. regional DEP that were provided by the German Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation. By binary multilevel models, the predictive values of rurality and regional DEP for global developmental delay (GDD) were evaluated, while adjusting for family SEP. Results Children with high family SEP showed reduced odds for GDD compared to medium family SEP (female: OR = 4.26, CI95=3.14-5.79, male: OR = 3.46, CI95=2.83-4.22) and low family SEP (female: OR = 16.58, CI95=11.90-23.09, male: OR = 12.79, CI95=10.13-16.16). Regional DEP additionally predicted GDD, with higher odds for children from more deprived regions (female: OR = 1.35, CI95=1.13-1.62, male: OR = 1.20, CI95=1.05-1.39). Rurality did not predict GDD beyond family SEP and regional DEP. Conclusions In addition to family SEP, the regional DEP has an effect on children's developmental delay. Hence, Public Health should take into account regional socioeconomic conditions as determinant of health over the life course in addition to family SEP.}, language = {en} } @misc{ScholaskeAdamSpalleketal., author = {Scholaske, Laura and Adam, Emma K. and Spallek, Jacob and Entringer, Sonja}, title = {Maternal BMI and inflammation during pregnancy: a bi- or unidirectional association?}, series = {Brain, Behavior, and Immunity}, volume = {106}, journal = {Brain, Behavior, and Immunity}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.bbi.2022.07.049}, pages = {12}, abstract = {Methods: 140 pregnant women participated in a multi-site prospective cohort study in, Germany with two study visits during pregnancy (T1: 24.44 ± 2.34, T2: 32.92 ± 1.72 weeks of gestation). Maternal BMI was derived from body length and current weight and was residualized for gestational week at assessment. Pro-inflammatory markers CRP and IL-6 were analyzed from venous blood samples and combined into a repeatedly measured composite inflammation score. Results: In a path model, T1-BMI significantly predicted T2-inflammation (b=0.53, SE=0.02, p <.001), and T1-inflammation predicted T2-BMI (b=0.46, SE=0.42, p <.001), suggesting a bidirectional relationship between BMI and inflammation. However, further adjustment for pre-pregnancy BMI diminished the association between T1-inflammation and T2-BMI (b=0.004, SE=0.22, p =.922), whereas the relationship between T1-BMI and T2-inflammation remained significant (b=0.20, SE=0.01, p =.004). Thus, adjusting for pre-pregnancy BMI underlined a unidirectional relationship. Conclusions: Based on these results, reducing overweight may be a relevant target for interventions to reduce inflammation and the risk of subsequent adverse outcomes.}, language = {en} } @misc{KnautheFieberGlauschetal., author = {Knauthe, Nadja and Fieber, Vera and Glausch, Melanie and Geissler, Mark Enrik and Dallal, Anna and Doll, Konrad and Meister, Lisa and Tallarek, Marie and Weigmann-Faßbender, Sandra and Giesemann, Nadine and Hofbauer, Christine and Bornh{\"a}user, Martin and Letsch, Anne and Ratjen, Ilka and Spallek, Jacob and St{\"o}lzel, Friederike}, title = {„Aktiv leben mit Krebs": acceptance and effect of a lowthreshold information on health behavior for cancer patients}, series = {Oncology Research and Treatment 2024 : 36. Deutscher Krebskongress. Fortschritt gemeinsam gestalten, 21.-24. Februar 2024, Berlin: ABSTRACTS}, volume = {47}, journal = {Oncology Research and Treatment 2024 : 36. Deutscher Krebskongress. Fortschritt gemeinsam gestalten, 21.-24. Februar 2024, Berlin: ABSTRACTS}, number = {1}, editor = {B{\"u}ttner, Reinhard}, issn = {2296-5262}, doi = {10.1159/000535363}, pages = {216}, abstract = {Background: In Germany, more than 4.65 million people are currently living with a cancer diagnosis. Patients can benefit from a healthy lifestyle both during and after therapy. In order to provide patients with practical and scientifically based information on health behavior, the authors developed "Aktiv leben mit Krebs" (ALMIK) using participatory program planning. Methods: A non-blinded randomized controlled trial with intervention (IG) and wait list control group (WCG) was conducted at NCT/UCC Dresden and UCCSH in Kiel in 2022/2023 with a convenience sample of n=227 patients during and after therapy (65.7 years ± 11.7, 54.2\% male). IG and WCG received a questionnaire at baseline and after 1 month. IG received the ALMIK brochure and a link to the website with videos. Changes in health literacy (HLS-EU Q) and acceptance were assessed. Result: Acceptance of ALMIK in IG was high: 94.1\% of all n=109 patients in the IG reported having used the brochure. 40.4\% had visited the website. Videos were used by 36.7\%. Almost all patients rated the brochure as understandable (97.8\%), relevant (90.3\%) and clearly presented (98.9\%). Patients also rated the website as well-structured (95.6\%) and attractively designed (97.6\%), and the videos as understandable (93.0\%) and relevant (79.1\%). Overall, 97.8\% were satisfied with the program and 98.9\% would recommend it to others. Patients of IG did not achieve higher HLS-score in comparison to WCG (p=0.75). Discussion: The brochure was used by many patients and was very well accepted. The website and videos were used less frequently, but overall by more than one-third of patients, who were also satisfied with them. Health literacy was not increased by ALMIK, which may be due to the low intervention strength. Conclusion: The high number of participants who used ALMIK indicates a high need for health behavior information for cancer patients. Patient involvement has proven to be an important component in creating well accepted program materials}, language = {en} } @misc{SpallekHoffmannStableretal., author = {Spallek, Jacob and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Stabler, Martin and Hecht, Henriette and Bangert, Benjamin and Martens, Lea and Irrgang, Christopher and Ladewig, Katharina and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Digital Public Health in l{\"a}ndlichen Regionen Deutschlands mit relativer sozio{\"o}konomischer Deprivation: das Beispiel des Lausitzer Zentrums f{\"u}r Digital Public Health}, series = {German Medical Sciences}, journal = {German Medical Sciences}, doi = {10.3205/24gmds630}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0183-24gmds6307}, abstract = {Einleitung: Digitale Gesundheitstechnologien - wie online Plattformen und tragbare Ger{\"a}te - bieten vermehrt M{\"o}glichkeiten zur Verbesserung von Pr{\"a}vention, Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderung und Gesundheitsversorgung. Europ{\"a}ische Studien haben aber auch gezeigt, dass sie nicht f{\"u}r alle Bev{\"o}lkerungsgruppen und Gebiete gleichermaßen zug{\"a}nglich, nutzbar und wirksam sind, um die Gesundheit zu verbessern. Vor allem Menschen, die in l{\"a}ndlichen Gebieten leben, Sprachbarrieren haben oder sozio{\"o}konomisch benachteiligt sind, profitieren seltener vom digitalen Wandel [1]. Um das Potenzial digitaler Gesundheitstechnologien f{\"u}r die Gesundheit der Bev{\"o}lkerung auszusch{\"o}pfen, sollten sie passgenau auf die relevanten Bev{\"o}lkerungsgruppen zugeschnitten sein und die regionalen Lebensbedingungen ber{\"u}cksichtigen. Ziel des Lausitzer Zentrums f{\"u}r Digital Public Health (LauZeDiPH) ist es, den digitalen Wandel unter dem Aspekt der gesundheitlichen Chancengerechtigkeit zu erforschen und zu unterst{\"u}tzen. Methoden: Die Forschung des LauZeDiPH [2] basiert mit Fokus auf die Bev{\"o}lkerung in der Lausitz sowohl auf Prim{\"a}r- und Sekund{\"a}rdaten aus bev{\"o}lkerungsbasierten Erhebungen als auch auf gezielt und partizipativ erhobenen Daten von spezifischen Gruppen, wie z.B. Patienten mit chronisch obstruktiver Lungenerkrankung (COPD) oder Menschen mit geringer digitaler Kompetenz. Relevante Zielgr{\"o}ßen sind dabei u.a. der allgemeine Gesundheitszustand der lokalen Bev{\"o}lkerung, der Zugang zur und die Inanspruchnahme von Gesundheitsversorgung, der Zugang zu digitalen Gesundheitstechnologien, die digitale Gesundheitskompetenz und die Versorgungspr{\"a}ferenzen der Bev{\"o}lkerung in der Region. Ergebnisse: Die bisherigen Analysen in der Gesamtschau betonen die Bedeutung sozialer und regionaler Gesundheitsdeterminanten von der fr{\"u}hen Kindheit an in Brandenburg insgesamt sowie in der Lausitz, z.B. bei Besch{\"a}ftigten der Gesundheitsversorgung [3], [4], und damit die spezifischen Anforderungen f{\"u}r (Digital) Public Health in der Region. Neue Technologien werden oftmals in urbanen Settings f{\"u}r urbane Settings entwickelt und evaluiert. Maßgeschneiderte, regional eingebettete Maßnahmen sind daher essentiell, um bedarfsgerecht auch bisher nicht gut erreichte Bev{\"o}lkerungsgruppen und die Bev{\"o}lkerung in weniger erschlossenen Regionen zu erreichen. Die Ergebnisse zeigen die Notwendigkeit der partizipativen Entwicklung und Evaluation von neuen Instrumenten f{\"u}r Public Health und die Gesundheitsversorgung, insbesondere mit der Unterst{\"u}tzung von Menschen mit eingeschr{\"a}nktem digitalem Zugang, niedrigem Bildungshintergrund, wenigen digitalen F{\"a}higkeiten oder mangelndem Vertrauen in die Forschung und digitale Technologien. Schlussfolgerung: Die Anwendung partizipativer regionaler Ans{\"a}tze kann einen gerechteren digitalen Wandel im Gesundheitsbereich erleichtern. Die Einbeziehung marginalisierter und schwer erreichbarer Gruppen in digitale Public Health Interventionen kann neue M{\"o}glichkeiten f{\"u}r Pr{\"a}vention, Gesundheitsversorgung und Forschung er{\"o}ffnen und ist aus Sicht der gesundheitlichen Chancengerechtigkeit essentiell [5]. K{\"u}nftige digitale Ans{\"a}tze sollten so gestaltet werden, dass sie den spezifischen Bed{\"u}rfnissen benachteiligter Gruppen und Regionen gerecht werden. Literatur 1. WHO. Neue Studie belegt: Digitale Gesundheit ist nicht f{\"u}r alle gleich zug{\"a}nglich. 2022 [zuletzt aufgerufen: 23.04.2024]. Verf{\"u}gbar unter: https://www.who.int/europe/de/news/item/21-12-2022-digital-health-not-accessible-by-everyone-equally-new-study-finds 2. Lausitzer Zentrum f{\"u}r Digital Public Health. Forschung. [zuletzt aufgerufen: 23.04.2024]. Verf{\"u}gbar unter: https://www.b-tu.de/digital-public-health/forschung 3. Hoffmann S, Tschorn M, Spallek J. Social inequalities in early childhood language development during the COVID-19 pandemic: a descriptive study with data from three consecutive school entry surveys in Germany. Int J Equity Health. 2024;23(1):2 4. Hoffmann S, Schulze S, L{\"o}ffler A, Becker J, Hufert F, Gremmels HD, et al. Did the prevalence of depressive symptoms change during the COVID-19 pandemic? A multilevel analysis on longitudinal data from healthcare workers. Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2024;70(1):87-98 5. Bammert P, Sch{\"u}ttig W, Novelli A, Iashchenko I, Spallek J, Blume M, et al. The role of mesolevel characteristics of the health care system and socioeconomic factors on health care use - results of a scoping review. Int J Equity Health. 2024;23:37}, language = {de} } @misc{HechtHoffmannBangertetal., author = {Hecht, Henriette and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Bangert, Benjamin and Irrgang, Christopher and Ladewig, Katharina and Martens, Lea and Stabler, Martin and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Making digital health services in the real world: ein partizipatives, human-centered-design-framework f{\"u}r eine erreichende Innovationsentwicklung am Beispiel der Lausitz}, series = {Wen erreichen wir mit digitaler Pr{\"a}vention und Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderung? Und wie? : German Medical Science}, journal = {Wen erreichen wir mit digitaler Pr{\"a}vention und Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderung? Und wie? : German Medical Science}, doi = {10.3205/24gmds889}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0183-24gmds8890}, abstract = {F{\"u}r digitale Programme und Angebote der Pr{\"a}vention und Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderung besteht die Herausforderung darin, unterschiedliche Dialoggruppen zu erreichen und sie effektiv zu einzubinden. Barrieren bestehen u. a. aus der digitalen Kluft, da die Zug{\"a}nglichkeit besonders f{\"u}r {\"a}ltere Menschen, Menschen mit niedrigem Einkommen oder aus l{\"a}ndlichen Gebieten eingeschr{\"a}nkt sein kann. Außerdem haben verschiedene Dialoggruppen unterschiedliche kulturelle Hintergr{\"u}nde, sodass digitale Angebote diese Vielfalt ber{\"u}cksichtigen und kultursensibel gestaltet sein sollten, um die Akzeptanz und Teilnahme zu f{\"o}rdern. Wissen {\"u}ber Barrieren der Zug{\"a}nglichkeit sind relevant, um digitale Gesundheitsangebote attraktiv und ansprechend gestalten zu k{\"o}nnen und die langfristige Teilnahme zu f{\"o}rdern. Das Symposium will anhand von Projekten aus Wissenschaft und Praxis thematisieren, wie digitale Angebote sowie die Kontexte und Prozesse ihrer Implementierung gestaltet sein m{\"u}ssen, damit digitale Pr{\"a}vention und Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderung einen großen Kreis von Nutzenden in ihrer Lebenswirklichkeit erreichen k{\"o}nnen. Dazu werden Evaluationsergebnisse von Nutzerinnen und Nutzern einer digitalen Pr{\"a}vention zur Alkoholpr{\"a}vention im Rahmen einer suchtpr{\"a}ventiven Kunstausstellung vorgestellt. Außerdem werden am praktischen Beispiel eines digitalen Elternprogramms verschiedene M{\"o}glichkeiten der Ansprache, Bereitstellung und Begleitung pr{\"a}sentiert. Ein weiterer Beitrag stellt vor, wie im Rahmen des Projekts „Reallabor AI4U" unter Einbeziehung verschiedener Dialoggruppen ein digitales Training zur F{\"o}rderung der psychischen Gesundheit und Resilienz bei Jugendlichen erprobt wurde. Das Training kann im Alltag auf dem Smartphone genutzt werden und bietet auf Person, Moment und Kontext zugeschnittene {\"U}bungen an. Die Weiterentwicklung einer bestehenden spielerischen Intervention zur F{\"o}rderung der navigationalen Gesundheitskompetenz f{\"u}r {\"a}ltere Menschen ist Gegenstand des n{\"a}chsten Vortrags. Abschließend wird ein partizipatives, human-centered-design Konzept auf den Kontext der Lausitz projiziert, um einen Beteiligungsraum zu schaffen, in dem die {\"U}bertragbarkeit von digitalen Gesundheitsinnovationen f{\"u}r die Region gepr{\"u}ft werden kann. Die gemeinsame Darstellung der Beitr{\"a}ge erm{\"o}glicht die Er{\"o}rterung des komplexen Themas der Erreichbarkeit durch digitale Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderung und Pr{\"a}vention aus unterschiedlichen wissenschaftlichen, praxisnahen und prozessbegleitenden Sichtweisen und schafft die Grundlage f{\"u}r eine facettenreiche angewandte Diskussion zusammen mit interessierten Personen aus dem Plenum. {\"U}ber die inhaltliche Diskussion der Beitr{\"a}ge hinaus sollen Synergien und M{\"o}glichkeiten zuk{\"u}nftiger Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Fachbereichen der DGSMP und der DGPH im Themenfeld ausgelotet werden.}, language = {de} } @misc{BangertStablerHoffmannetal., author = {Bangert, Benjamin and Stabler, Martin and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Herath, Tim and Martens, Lea and Hecht, Henriette and Spallek, Jacob and Zeeb, Hajo and Ladewig, Katharina and Irrgang, Christopher}, title = {Assessing accessibility: a comprehensive multimodal study of primary care accessibility across Germany}, series = {German Medical Science}, journal = {German Medical Science}, doi = {10.3205/24gmds812}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0183-24gmds8122}, abstract = {Background: In the context of healthcare, primary care physicians represent the initial point of contact with the healthcare system [1]. In Germany, the use of motorised private transport for day-to-day travel remains the dominant mode of transport [2]. However, a range of factors, including environmental concerns, socio-economic challenges, and health-related issues, may act as deterrents for citizens from utilising these vehicles. This study aims to assess the geographical accessibility of primary care physicians by using alternative transportation modes, such as public transport or walking, to identify regions in Germany with limited accessibility to primary care physicians in order to ensure the equitable distribution of healthcare. Methods: A state-of-the-art routing engine [3] based on the RAPTOR algorithm is employed to calculate travel times from census grid cells to primary care physicians. The routing process incorporates multimodal transportation, including walking, biking, public transport and motorised private transport. Various metrics like the cost to closest facility, Hansen's accessibility measure, and the balanced floating catchment area [4], are utilised to analyse and compare the accessibility and distribution of primary care physicians when using different transportation modes. The data on travel times and frequencies are collected, analysed and visualised using R and Python implementations. Results: A preliminary analysis revealed disparities in how different modes of transport allow individuals to access primary care physicians within a reasonable travel time. It is notable that while public transport has the potential to replace motorised private transport in urban areas, the analysis indicates that it falls short in rural regions and smaller cities. In these key regions the coverage of services and the transport network do not meet the primary care demand as well as they do in urban areas. The preliminary study indicated that regions with higher socio-economic deprivation have less efficient access to primary care physicians by alternative transportation modes. The findings are visualised through heat maps, which highlight key regions where alternatives to motorised private transport do not adequately meet the needs of the population. Conclusion: The study suggests that in Germany, public transport may not yet be sufficient to ensure accessibility to primary care physicians for those without access to motorised private transport, particularly in smaller cities and rural regions. This is probably of particular relevance for the elderly and parents with children likely to have higher primary care needs. Enhanced public transport options could be pivotal in addressing these gaps in equitable healthcare access, especially for rural regions. Although mobile health services suffer from inherent limitations, such as gaps in adaptation for different socio-economic groups [5], they could be employed to address existing scarcities in the transportation networks and ensure that all citizens have the opportunity to access essential healthcare services in an efficient manner. References 1. World Health Organization; UNICEF. Operational framework for primary health care: transforming vision into action. Geneva: World Health Organization, UNICEF; 2020 [cited 2024 Apr 27]. p. 13. Available from: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240017832 2. European Commission: Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport. EU transport in figures: Statistical pocketbook 2023. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union; 2023. p. 49 3. Higgins C, Palm M, DeJohn A, Xi L, Vaughan J, Farber S, et al. Calculating place-based transit accessibility: Methods, tools and algorithmic dependence. JTLU. 2022; 15(1):95-116. 4. Paez A, Higgins C, Vivona SF. Demand and Level of Service Inflation in Floating Catchment Area (FCA) Methods. PLOS ONE. 2019;14(6):e0218773. 5. Kumar D, Hemmige V, Kallen MA, Giordano TP, Arya M. Mobile Phones May Not Bridge the Digital Divide: A Look at Mobile Phone Literacy in an Underserved Patient Population. Cureus. 2019;11(2):e4104.}, language = {en} }