@misc{WandschneiderSauzetBreckenkampetal., author = {Wandschneider, Lisa and Sauzet, Odile and Breckenkamp, J{\"u}rgen and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Small-Area Factors and Their Impact on Low Birth Weight—Results of a Birth Cohort Study in Bielefeld, Germany}, series = {Frontiers in Public Health}, volume = {8}, journal = {Frontiers in Public Health}, issn = {2296-2565}, doi = {10.3389/fpubh.2020.00136}, pages = {10}, abstract = {Introduction: The location of residence is a factor possibly contributing to social inequalities and emerging evidence indicates that it already affects perinatal development. The underlying pathways remain unknown; theory-based and hypothesis-driven analyses are lacking. To address these challenges, we aim to establish to what extent small-area characteristics contribute to low birth weight (LBW), independently of individual characteristics. First, we select small-area characteristics based on a conceptual model and measure them. Then, we empirically analyse the impact of these characteristics on LBW. Material and methods: Individual data were provided by the birth cohort study "Health of infants and children in Bielefeld/Germany." The sample consists of 892 eligible women and their infants distributed over 80 statistical districts in Bielefeld. Small-area data were obtained from local noise maps, emission inventory, Google Street View and civil registries. A linear multilevel analysis with a two-level structure (individuals nested within statistical districts) was conducted. Results: The effects of the selected small-area characteristics on LBW are small to non-existent, no significant effects are detected. The differences in proportion of LBW based on marginal effects are small, ranging from zero to 1.1\%. Newborns from less aesthetic and subjectively perceived unsafe neighbourhoods tend to have higher proportions of LBW. Discussion: We could not find evidence for negative effects of small-area factors on LBW, but our study confirms that obtaining adequate sample size, reliable measure of exposure and using available data for operationalisation of the small-area context represent the core challenges in this field of research.}, language = {en} } @misc{KaucherKhilKajueteretal., author = {Kaucher, Simone and Khil, Laura and Kaj{\"u}ter, Hiltraud and Becher, Heiko and Reder, Maren and Kolip, Petra and Spallek, Jacob and Winkler, Volker and Berens, Eva-Maria}, title = {Breast cancer incidence and mammography screening among resettlers in Germany}, series = {BMC public health}, volume = {20}, journal = {BMC public health}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12889-020-08534-7}, pages = {10}, abstract = {Background - European studies showed that women with a migration background are less likely to participate in mammography screenings than autochthonous women. However, the participation in the German mammography screening programme (MSP) among ethnic German migrants from countries of the former Soviet Union (called resettlers) is unclear so far. The aim of this study was to identify possible differences regarding MSP participation between resettlers from the FSU and the general German population. Methods - Data from two independent, complementary studies from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (a retrospective cohort study 1994-2013; a cross-sectional study 2013/14) were used for comparisons between resettlers and the general population: Odds Ratios (ORs) for MSP participation utilizing the cross-sectional data and time trends of breast cancer incidence rates as well as Chi-Square tests for breast cancer stages utilizing the cohort data. Results - Resettlers showed higher Odds to participate in the MSP than the general population (OR 2.42, 95\% CI 1.08-5.42). Among resettlers, a large increase in incidence rates was observed during the MSP implementation (2005-2009), resulting in stable and comparable incidence rates after the implementation. Furthermore, pre-MSP implementation, the proportion of advanced breast cancer stages was higher among resettlers than in the German population, post-MSP implementation the proportion was comparable. Conclusions - MSP participating seems surprisingly high among resettlers. An explanation for the increased willingness to participate might be the structured invitation procedure of the MSP. However, the exact reasons remain unclear and future research is needed to confirm this hypothesis and rule out the possibility of selection bias in the cross-sectional study.}, language = {en} } @techreport{HoffmannWachtlerSanderetal., author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Wachtler, Benjamin and Sander, Lydia and Blume, Miriam and Hilger-Kolb, Jennifer and Herke, Max and Matos Fialho, Paula Mayara and Pischke, Claudia R. and Novelli, Anna and Lampert, Thomas and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Health inequalities among infants and pre-school children: Protocol for a scoping review examining the moderating and mediating role of contextual and compositional family characteristics}, publisher = {Open Science Framework}, doi = {10.17605/OSF.IO/3U4ST}, abstract = {Background: Although early childhood is a life period of overall good health, research shows that families' socioeconomic position (SEP) is affecting children's health from pregnancy on, ultimately leading to health inequalities. Little is currently known about the pathways by which family SEP is influencing child health and health-related behaviour, and which role family characteristics play. The scoping review therefore aims to screen the international literature on the mediating and moderating effects of contextual and compositional family characteristics on socioeconomic health risks of pre-school children in developed countries. Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews, three online databases (Pubmed, PsycINFO, and Scopus) will be searched for literature in English or German published after year 2000. The two-step data screening approach and the subsequent data extraction will be conducted independently by two researchers in consideration of specific criteria and a previously tested standardized data extraction form. Due to the broad research question at hand, various study designs (e.g. cross-sectional, intervention, cohort studies, and qualitative studies), SEP measures (e.g. education, income) and compositional (e.g. family size, migration) or contextual (e.g. parenting, housing) family characteristics influencing children's health will be included. Since diverse definitions and reporting formats of subjective health, health behaviour, well-being, and diseases will be considered, a substantial heterogeneity in outcome measures focusing on the age group of 0-6 years is expected. Thus, a narrative synthesis of the findings will be performed according to the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination framework. Ethics and dissemination: Because no primary data will be collected, ethical clearance will not be required. Dissemination will include peer-reviewed publications and conferences.}, language = {en} } @misc{LudwigMianiBreckenkampetal., author = {Ludwig, Angelique and Miani, C{\´e}line and Breckenkamp, J{\"u}rgen and Sauzet, Odile and Borde, Theda and Doyle, Ina-Merle and Brenne, Silke and H{\"o}ller-Holtrichter, Chantal and David, Matthias and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Are Social Status and Migration Background Associated with Utilization of Non-medical Antenatal Care? Analyses from Two German Studies}, series = {Maternal and Child Health Journal}, volume = {24}, journal = {Maternal and Child Health Journal}, number = {7}, issn = {1573-6628}, doi = {10.1007/s10995-020-02937-z}, pages = {943 -- 952}, abstract = {Objective: Non-medical antenatal care (ANC) refers to a range of non-medical services available to women during pregnancy aiming at supporting women and prepare them for the birth and the postpartum period. In Germany, they include antenatal classes, breastfeeding classes and pregnancy-specific yoga or gymnastics courses. Studies suggest that various types of non-medical ANC carry benefits for both the women and their babies. Little is known about the uptake of non-medical ANC among different socioeconomic population subgroups, but one may expect lower utilization among socio-economically disadvantaged women. We analyzed factors contributing to the utilization of non-medical ANC in general and antenatal classes in particular. Methods: Baseline data of the Bielefeld BaBi birth cohort (2013-2016) and the Berlin perinatal study (2011-2012) were analyzed. Comparing the two cohorts allowed to increase the socio-economic and migration background variance of the study population and to capture the effect of the local context on uptake of services. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to study associations between the uptake of non-medical ANC and socio-economic and migration status.ResultsIn Berlin and Bielefeld, being a first generation migrant and having lower levels of education were associated with lower non-medical ANC uptake. In Berlin, being a 2nd generation woman or having a low income was also associated with lower uptake. Conclusions for Practice: Our study suggests that non-medical ANC remains in some part the prerogative of non-migrant, well-educated and economically privileged women. Since differences in non-medical ANC have the potential to create inequalities in terms of birth outcomes and maternal health during pregnancy and post-partum, more efforts are needed to promote the use of non-medical ANC by all population groups.}, language = {en} } @techreport{BozorgmehrHintermeierRazumetal., author = {Bozorgmehr, Kayvan and Hintermeier, Maren and Razum, Oliver and Mohsenpour, Amir and Biddle, Louise and Oertelt-Prigione, Sabine and Spallek, Jacob and Tallarek, Marie and Jahn, Rosa}, title = {SARS-CoV-2 in Aufnahmeeinrichtungen und Gemeinschaftsunterk{\"u}nften f{\"u}r Gefl{\"u}chtete: Epidemiologische und normativ-rechtliche Aspekte}, doi = {10.4119/UNIBI/2943665}, pages = {37}, abstract = {Ziel des Factsheets ist es, das „Ausbreitungspotential" (als kumulatives Inzidenzrisiko) von SARSCoV- 2 in Aufnahmeeinrichtungen und Gemeinschaftsunterk{\"u}nften bei Auftreten eines Falls zu ermitteln, Zusammenh{\"a}nge mit Einrichtungstyp und Strategie des Ausbruchsmanagements zu explorieren und normativ-rechtliche Aspekte zu diskutieren. Zusammengefasst kann gesagt werden: - Das Risiko, mit dem weitere Bewohner*innen nach einem ersten nachgewiesenen Fall von SARS-CoV-2 (mittels PCR) positiv getestet werden ist in Aufnahmeeinrichtungen und Gemeinschaftsunterk{\"u}nften mit durchschnittlich 17\% als hoch einzusch{\"a}tzen, wobei es eine große Varianz zwischen den Einrichtungen gibt. - Eine Kollektivquarant{\"a}ne hat bezogen auf das Infektionsrisiko der unter Quarant{\"a}ne gestellten Bewohner*innen gegen{\"u}ber anderen Strategien keinen messbaren Vorteil. Ist innerhalb der Quarant{\"a}ne eine physische Distanzierung nur bedingt m{\"o}glich, ist von einer Erh{\"o}hung des Infektionsrisikos f{\"u}r die nicht-infizierten Bewohner*innen auszugehen. Studien zur Quarant{\"a}ne unter den vergleichsweisen g{\"u}nstigen Bedingungen von Kreuzfahrtschiffen best{\"a}tigen dies. Es gibt keine Daten dar{\"u}ber, ob die Kollektivquarant{\"a}ne einen gesundheitlichen Nutzen f{\"u}r die Bev{\"o}lkerung außerhalb der Einrichtung bedeutet. Da sie allerdings erhebliche normativ-rechtliche Probleme birgt, ist die Kollektivquarant{\"a}ne nach aktuellem Kenntnisstand zu vermeiden. - Die Unterbringung von Gefl{\"u}chteten sollte grunds{\"a}tzlich coronaschutzkonform erfolgen, d.h. m{\"o}glichst dezentral bzw. bei zentralen Einrichtungen m{\"o}glichst in Einzelunterbringung in kleinen Wohneinheiten, damit bei Auftreten eines Falls eine rasche Ausbreitung vermieden wird und eine ad{\"a}quate Kontaktnachverfolgung m{\"o}glich ist. - Nationale Empfehlungen zum Umgang mit SARS-CoV-2 in Aufnahmeeinrichtungen und Gemeinschaftsunterk{\"u}nften unter Ber{\"u}cksichtigung der bisher vor Ort entwickelten Pr{\"a}ventions- und L{\"o}sungsans{\"a}tze sowie epidemiologischer und normativ-rechtlicher {\"U}berlegungen sind dringend notwendig, um die beteiligten Akteur*innen in ihrem Engagement f{\"u}r die Gesundheit der Bewohner*innen zu unterst{\"u}tzen. Dieses Papier richtet sich an: Politikverantwortliche sowie Akteur*innen der Fl{\"u}chtlingsversorgung und der Wissenschaft.}, language = {de} } @misc{UlrichKohlerFachetal., author = {Ulrich, Hanna-Sophie and Kohler, Emma and Fach, Eva-Maria and Spallek, Jacob and Richter, Matthias and Mlinarić, Martin}, title = {Healthcare needs among unaccompanied minor refugees: a study protocol of a qualitative study explaining access and utilisation across place and gender}, series = {BMJ Open}, volume = {10}, journal = {BMJ Open}, number = {9}, issn = {2044-6055}, doi = {10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038882}, pages = {8}, abstract = {Introduction: Several studies have identified that unaccompanied minor refugees (UMRs) are allegedly 'vulnerable' and belong to a high-risk group in terms of psychological distress and post-traumatic stress disorder due to their preflight, periflight and postflight experiences. Psychosocial care (PSC) is of high importance for UMRs, but little is known about barriers to access and utilisation of PSC across place and gender. The aims of this gender-sensitive qualitative study will be to build on the existing body of literature and to provide qualitative evidence on the contexts and mechanisms of PSC for male and female UMRs in Germany by comparing two German regions. Methods and analysis: Following the study preparing realist review, a qualitative study will be undertaken in Berlin and Central German cities. Approximately 24 experts from the field of PSC and 12 lay UMRs will participate in face-to-face, semistructured interviews. Data will be transcribed and analysed based on the grounded theory research paradigm. Ethics and dissemination: Only participants who have been informed in both German and their native tongue and who have signed a declaration of consent will be included in the study. The study will comply rigorously with German data protection standards. Approval from the Ethical Review Committee at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany has been obtained and granted. The results of the study will be presented at several conferences and will be published in high-quality, peer-reviewed international journals. The results will display a differentiated picture of the PSC of UMRs in Germany. Such knowledge is a precondition for a 'science of change' that translates explanations into practical recommendations on how to improve healthcare policies.}, 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{SchillingSpallekMauletal., author = {Schilling, Laura and Spallek, Jacob and Maul, Holger and Tallarek, Marie and Schneider, Sven}, title = {Active and Passive Exposure to Tobacco and e-Cigarettes During Pregnancy}, series = {Maternal and Child Health Journal}, volume = {25}, journal = {Maternal and Child Health Journal}, number = {4}, issn = {1092-7875}, doi = {10.1007/s10995-020-03037-8}, pages = {656 -- 665}, abstract = {Objectives Active and passive exposure to tobacco cigarettes during pregnancy is associated with multiple negative health outcomes for the fetus. In addition, exposure to e-cigarettes has been progressively discussed as a new threat to fetal health. Until now, there has been a lack of studies examining active and passive exposure to tobacco and e-cigarettes among pregnant women. The objective of our current STudy on E-cigarettes and Pregnancy (STEP) was to advance and complement the current knowledge regarding active and passive exposure to tobacco and e-cigarettes before pregnancy and during early and late pregnancy. Methods One element of the STEP study was a quantitative cross-sectional design: A sample of 540 pregnant women recruited at an obstetrician clinic in Hamburg from April 2018 to January 2019 were surveyed once via a standardized questionnaire and provided complete information regarding their consumption of tobacco and e-cigarettes. We performed a descriptive analysis of tobacco and e-cigarette use before pregnancy and during early and late pregnancy, as well as bivariate analysis of these variables with sociodemographic determinants. Passive exposure was assessed by asking the participating pregnant women about the consumption of tobacco and e-cigarettes by their partners, in general, and in their homes. Results Before pregnancy, 20.0\% of the participants used tobacco cigarettes exclusively, 1.3\% used e-cigarettes exclusively, and 6.5\% were dual users. Educational level was significantly associated with tobacco cigarette use (p < 0.001) and dual use (p = 0.047) before pregnancy. During early (late) pregnancy, 8.7\% (2.8\%) used tobacco cigarettes and 0.4\% (0.0\%) used e-cigarettes exclusively. Twenty-point nine percent of women's partners consumed tobacco cigarettes exclusively, 2.7\% consumed e-cigarettes exclusively, and 2.7\% consumed both. A total of 8.5\% (16.7\%) of the partners who consumed tobacco cigarettes exclusively (e-cigarettes exclusively) did so in the women's homes. Conclusions for Practice Among pregnant women, the use of tobacco cigarettes remains prominent before and during pregnancy, while e-cigarette use predominately occurs before pregnancy. Our study shows that pregnant women are frequently exposed to their partners' tobacco and e-cigarette use within their homes. Strategies to reduce such exposure should be further intensified. Significance In the last decade, e-cigarettes have become popular, and e-cigarette use has been increasing, even among pregnant women. However, there is a lack of knowledge concerning the exposure to e-cigarettes before pregnancy and during early and late pregnancy, as well as studies comparing e-cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes. The current study found that active exposure to e-cigarettes before pregnancy is high, while exposure during pregnancy is marginal. In contrast, exposure to tobacco cigarettes before and in early pregnancy is high but decreases during late pregnancy. In addition, the results of our study show that pregnant women are passively exposed to tobacco and e-cigarettes at home. Pregnant women should be advised against exposing themselves, actively or passively, to tobacco and e-cigarette smoke.}, language = {en} } @misc{TallarekBozorgmehrSpallek, author = {Tallarek, Marie and Bozorgmehr, Kayvan and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Towards inclusionary and diversity-sensitive public health: the consequences of exclusionary othering in public health using the example of COVID-19 management in German reception centres and asylum camps}, series = {BMJ Global Health}, volume = {5}, journal = {BMJ Global Health}, number = {12}, issn = {2059-7908}, doi = {10.1136/bmjgh-2020-003789}, pages = {9}, abstract = {The German government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been predominantly considered wellfounded. Still, the practice of mass quarantine in reception centres and asylum camps has been criticised for its discrimination of refugees and asylum seekers. Building on the concept of othering, this article argues that processes of othering are structurally anchored in German asylum regulations and they have further pervaded public health measures against COVID-19. The practice of mass quarantine made the negative consequences of exclusionary othering for public health particularly noticeable. In the light of recent data indicating this measure to be epidemiologically, legally and ethically insufficient, we apply the concept of othering to public health and discuss (1) exclusionary, (2) inclusionary and (3) diversity-sensitive approaches to public health. We finally conclude that a shift of perspective from exclusion to inclusion, from subordination to empowerment and from silencing to participation is urgently required.}, language = {en} } @misc{HerkeMoorWinteretal., author = {Herke, Max and Moor, Irene and Winter, Kristina and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob and Hilger-Kolb, Jennifer and Pischke, Claudia R. and Dragano, Nico and Novelli, Anna and Richter, Matthias}, title = {Role of contextual and compositional characteristics of schools for health inequalities in childhood and adolescence: protocol for a scoping review}, series = {BMJ Open}, volume = {10}, journal = {BMJ Open}, number = {12}, issn = {2044-6055}, doi = {10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038999}, pages = {7}, abstract = {Introduction Childhood and adolescence are crucial life stages for health trajectories and the development of health inequalities in later life. The relevance of schools for health and well-being of children and adolescents has long been recognised, and there is some research regarding the association of contextual and compositional characteristics of schools and classes with health, health behaviour and well-being in this population. Little is known about the role of meso-level characteristics in relation to health inequalities. The aim of this scoping review is to retrieve and synthesise evidence about the mediating or moderating role of compositional or contextual characteristics of schools for the association between students' socioeconomic position and health in primary and secondary education. Methods and analysis We will conduct a systematic search of electronic databases in PubMed/Medline, Web of Science and Education Resources Information Center. Studies must meet the following inclusion criteria: (1) The population must be students attending primary or secondary schools in developed economies. (2) The outcomes must include at least one indicator for individual health, health behaviour or well-being. (3) The study must include at least one contextual or compositional characteristic of the school context and one individual determinant of socioeconomic position. (4) The study must also examine the mediating or moderating role of the contextual or compositional characteristic of the school context for the associations between socioeconomic position and health, health behaviour or well-being. (5) The study must be published since 1 January 2000 in English or German language. We will provide a narrative synthesis of findings. Ethics and dissemination We will not collect primary data and only include secondary data derived from previously published studies. Therefore, ethical approval is not required. We intend to publish our findings in an international peer-reviewed journal and to present them at national and international conferences.}, language = {en} } @misc{HintermeierGencerKajikhinaetal., author = {Hintermeier, Maren and Gencer, Hande and Kajikhina, Katja and Rohleder, Sven and Santos-H{\"o}vener, Claudia and Tallarek, Marie and Spallek, Jacob and Bozorgmehr, Kayvan}, title = {SARS-CoV-2 among migrants and forcibly displaced populations: a rapid systematic review}, series = {medRxiv}, journal = {medRxiv}, doi = {10.1101/2020.12.14.20248152}, pages = {27}, abstract = {The economic and health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic pose a particular threat to vulnerable groups, such as migrants, particularly forcibly displaced populations. The aim of this review is (i) to synthesise the evidence on risk of infection and transmission among migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced populations, and (ii) the effect of lockdown measures on these populations. We searched MEDLINE and WOS, preprint servers, and pertinent websites between 1st December 2019 and 26th June 2020. The included studies showed a high heterogeneity in study design, population, outcome and quality. The incidence risk of SARS-CoV-2 varied from 0.12\% to 2.08\% in non-outbreak settings and from 5.64\% to 21.15\% in outbreak settings. Migrants showed a lower hospitalisation rate compared to non-migrants. Negative impacts on mental health due to lockdown measures were found across respective studies. However, findings show a tenuous and heterogeneous data situation, showing the need for more robust and comparative study designs.}, language = {en} } @misc{MianiBatramZantvoortWandschneideretal., author = {Miani, C{\´e}line and Batram-Zantvoort, Stephanie and Wandschneider, Lisa and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Potential of Standard Perinatal Data for Measuring Violation of Birth Integrity}, series = {Frontiers in global women's health}, journal = {Frontiers in global women's health}, number = {1}, issn = {2673-5059}, doi = {10.3389/fgwh.2020.581244}, pages = {8}, abstract = {Background: Measuring the phenomenon of violation of birth integrity (vBI) (e.g., obstetric violence) relies in part on the availability and content of maternity care providers' data. The population coverage and linkage possibilities that these data provide make for a yet untapped potential. Although vBI is a complex phenomenon best measured with dedicated instruments, we argue that maternity care providers' data could contribute to enhance our knowledge of the manifestations and frequency of vBI, and allow for analyses across different sub-groups of the population. Looking into the German standardized perinatal data, we investigate which variables are relevant to vBI-related research, and how complete their reporting is. Methods: First, we analyse state-of-the-art frameworks and recommendations, and, for each vBI-related domain, we search for and list corresponding variables in the perinatal data which could contribute to a better understanding of vBI issues. Second, we use an example and analyse the content of perinatal data obtained between 2013 and 2016 in the context of the BaBi birth cohort study set in Bielefeld, Germany. We use descriptive statistics to assess the completeness of the data. Results: The vBI-related variables can be classified in three main categories: discrimination based on specific patient socio-demographic attributes (e.g., height and weight to calculate BMI before pregnancy, foreign origin), indication for medical interventions (i.e., medicalization-related variables: indication for cesarean sections and induction), and supportive care, in particular the mobilization dimension (e.g., continuous fetal heartbeat monitoring). The data analyses included 876 births, of which 601 were vaginal birth. We found poor reporting on demographic variables in terms of completeness. Medicalization and mobilization variables are better documented, although limited in scope. Conclusions: Putting more emphasis on the completeness of standardized data could increase their potential for vBI-related research. Perinatal data alone are insufficient to assess vBI, but a broader, theory-informed discussion of indicators to be included in standardized datasets would contribute to capturing the different aspects of integrity violation in a more systematic way and expand the evidence-base on different types of vBI.}, language = {en} } @misc{SchillingSpallekMauletal., author = {Schilling, Laura and Spallek, Jacob and Maul, Holger and Schneider, Sven}, title = {Study on E-Cigarettes and Pregnancy (STEP) - Results of a Mixed Methods Study on Risk Perceptionof E-Cigarette Use During Pregnancy}, series = {Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde}, volume = {81}, journal = {Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde}, number = {02}, issn = {0016‑5751}, doi = {10.1055/a-1308-2376}, pages = {214 -- 223}, abstract = {Introduction E-cigarette use during pregnancy is a risk factor for maternal and fetal health. Early studies on animals showed that in utero exposure to e-cigarettes can have negative health outcomes for the fetus. There has been only limited research into the risk perceptions of e-cigarette use during pregnancy. This study was conducted to comprehensively characterize the constructs of risk perceptions with regard to e-cigarette use during pregnancy using an Integrated Health Belief Model (IHBM). Methods Our STudy on E-cigarettes and Pregnancy (STEP)used a mixed methods approach, with the study divided intoan initial qualitative part and a quantitative part. A netno-graphic approach was used for the first part, which consistedof the analysis of 1552 posts from 25 German-language on-line discussion threads on e-cigarette use during pregnancy. Using these qualitative results, a quantitative questionnaire was developed to explore risk perception constructs about e‑cigarette use during pregnancy. This questionnaire was subsequently administered to pregnant women (n = 575) in onehospital in Hamburg, Germany. Descriptive and bivariate analysis was used to examine differences in risk perception ac-cording to participantsʼ tobacco and e-cigarette user status before and during pregnancy. While the study design, methods and sample have been extensively described in our recently published study protocol in the January 2020 issue of Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde, this paper is devoted to apresentation of the results of our mixed methods study. Results Themes related to perceived threats identified in the qualitative study part were nicotine-related health risks and po-tential health risks of additional ingredients. Perceived benefits were possibility and facilitation of smoking cessationand a pre-sumed potential to reduce harm. The subsequent quantitative part showed that nearly all participants (99.3\%) perceivede‑cigarettes which contained nicotine as constituting a threat to the health of the unborn child. The most commonly perceived barrier was health-related (96.6\%), while the most commonly perceived benefit was a reduction in the amount of tobacco cigarettes consumed (31.8\%). We found that partic-ularly perceived benefits varied depending on the partici-pantʼs tobacco and e-cigarette user status. Conclusion When considering future prevention strategies, the potential health risks and disputed effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a tool for smoking cessation need to be taken intoaccount and critically discussed.}, language = {en} } @misc{NovelliSchuettigSpalleketal., author = {Novelli, Anna and Sch{\"u}ttig, Wiebke and Spallek, Jacob and Wachtler, Benjamin and Diehl, Katharina and Moor, Irene and Richter, Matthias and Dragano, Nico and Sundmacher, Leonie}, title = {Correlation of mesolevel characteristics of the healthcare system and socioeconomic inequality in healthcare use: a scoping review protocol}, series = {BMJ Open}, volume = {11}, journal = {BMJ Open}, number = {2}, issn = {2044-6055}, doi = {10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044301}, pages = {7}, abstract = {Introduction Although the impact of macrolevel characteristics of health systems on socioeconomic inequity in health has been studied extensively, the impact of access characteristics on a smaller scale of health systems has received less attention. These mesolevel characteristics can influence access to healthcare and might have the potential to moderate or aggravate socioeconomic inequity in healthcare use. This scoping review aims to map the existing evidence of the association of socioeconomic inequity in healthcare use and mesolevel access characteristics of the health system. Methods and analysis In conducting the scoping review, we follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols Extension for Scoping Reviews. The search will be carried out in four scientific databases: MEDLINE (via PubMed), Web of Science, Scopus and PsycINFO. Main eligibility criteria are inclusion in the analysis of a measure of socioeconomic position, a measure of individual healthcare use and a mesolevel determinant of access to healthcare services. The selection process consists of two consecutive screening stages (first: title/abstract; second: full text). At both stages, two reviewers independently assess the eligibility of studies. In case of disagreement, a third reviewer will be involved. Cohen's kappa will be calculated to report inter-rater agreement between reviewers. Results are synthesised narratively, as a high heterogeneity of studies is expected. Ethics and dissemination No primary data are collected for the presented scoping review. Therefore, ethical approval is not necessary. The scoping review will be published in an international peer-reviewed journal, and findings will be presented on national and international conferences.}, language = {en} } @misc{LueckmannHoebelRoicketal., author = {Lueckmann, Sara Lena and Hoebel, Jens and Roick, Julia and Markert, Jenny and Spallek, Jacob and Knesebeck, Olaf von dem and Richter, Matthias}, title = {Socioeconomic inequalities in primary-care and specialist physician visits: a systematic review}, series = {International journal for equity in health}, volume = {20}, journal = {International journal for equity in health}, issn = {1475-9276}, doi = {10.1186/s12939-020-01375-1}, pages = {19}, abstract = {Background Utilization of primary-care and specialist physicians seems to be associated differently with socioeconomic status (SES). This review aims to summarize and compare the evidence on socioeconomic inequalities in consulting primary-care or specialist physicians in the general adult population in high-income countries. Methods We carried out a systematic search across the most relevant databases (Web of Science, Medline) and included all studies, published since 2004, reporting associations between SES and utilization of primary-care and/or specialist physicians. In total, 57 studies fulfilled the eligibility criteria. Results Many studies found socioeconomic inequalities in physician utilization, but inequalities were more pronounced in visiting specialists than primary-care physicians. The results of the studies varied strongly according to the operationalization of utilization, namely whether a physician was visited (probability) or how often a physician was visited (frequency). For probabilities of visiting primary-care physicians predominantly no association with SES was found, but frequencies of visits were higher in the most disadvantaged. The most disadvantaged often had lower probabilities of visiting specialists, but in many studies no link was found between the number of visits and SES. Conclusion This systematic review emphasizes that inequalities to the detriment of the most deprived is primarily a problem in the probability of visiting specialist physicians. Healthcare policy should focus first off on effective access to specialist physicians in order to tackle inequalities in healthcare.}, language = {en} } @misc{TallarekSpallek, author = {Tallarek, Marie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Inclusionary und diversit{\"a}tssensibles Public Health in der Pandemie}, series = {Public Health Forum}, volume = {29}, journal = {Public Health Forum}, number = {1}, issn = {1876-4851}, doi = {10.1515/pubhef-2020-0112}, pages = {22 -- 26}, abstract = {Othering beschreibt die Markierung von Menschen als „anders" oder „nicht zugeh{\"o}rig". Ausgehend von den Konzepten des exclusionary und inclusionary Othering diskutiert dieser Beitrag drei Ans{\"a}tze zu i) exclusionary Public Health, ii) inclusionary Public Health und iii) diversit{\"a}tssensiblem Public Health. Die Implikationen der Ans{\"a}tze werden am Beispiel des Umgangs mit der COVID-19 Pandemie bei schutzsuchenden Menschen in Aufnahmeeinrichtungen und Sammelunterk{\"u}nften in Deutschland aufgezeigt.}, language = {de} } @incollection{SpallekRazum, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Epidemiologische Erkl{\"a}rungsmodelle f{\"u}r den Zusammenhang zwischen Migration und Gesundheit}, series = {Handbuch Migration und Gesundheit : Grundlagen, Perspektiven und Strategien}, booktitle = {Handbuch Migration und Gesundheit : Grundlagen, Perspektiven und Strategien}, editor = {Spallek, Jacob and Zeeb, Hajo}, edition = {1}, publisher = {Hogrefe AG}, address = {Bern}, isbn = {978-3-456-85995-8}, doi = {10.1024/85995-000}, pages = {81 -- 90}, abstract = {Migration beeinflusst die Gesundheit. Ob sich Migration gesundheitlich positiv oder negativ auswirkt, h{\"a}ngt von einer Vielzahl von Faktoren ab, die in verschiedenen Erkl{\"a}rungsmodellen in einen Zusammenhang gebracht werden. Wichtig bei der Beschreibung des Zusammenhangs sind eine zeitliche Komponente und die Einbeziehung der individuellen Lebensl{\"a}ufe der Migrant*innen mit ihren Lebensabschnitten vor, w{\"a}hrend und nach der Migration.}, language = {de} } @incollection{ScholaskeSpallekEntringer, author = {Scholaske, Laura and Spallek, Jacob and Entringer, Sonja}, title = {Intergenerationale {\"U}bertragung von Migrationserfahrungen und fetale Programmierung von Krankheit und Gesundheit}, series = {Handbuch Migration und Gesundheit : Grundlagen, Perspektiven und Strategien}, booktitle = {Handbuch Migration und Gesundheit : Grundlagen, Perspektiven und Strategien}, editor = {Spallek, Jacob and Zeeb, Hajo}, edition = {1}, publisher = {Hogrefe AG}, address = {Bern}, isbn = {978-3-456-85995-8}, pages = {351 -- 368}, abstract = {Gesundheitsdisparit{\"a}ten manifestieren sich in der Nachkommengeneration von Migrant*innen teilweise schon in fr{\"u}hen Lebensjahren. Viele dieser Gesundheits-disparit{\"a}ten werden durch sozio{\"o}konomische Benachteiligung und Akkulturation vermittelt. Anhand des Konzeptes der fetalen Pro-grammierung kann erkl{\"a}rt werden, dass das m{\"u}tterliche Stresserleben - vermittelt {\"u}ber endokrine und immunologische Prozesse - die sp{\"a}tere Gesundheit und Krank-heitsvulnerabilit{\"a}t der Nachkommen bereits in der Schwangerschaft beeinflusst. Es gibt aus der internationalen Forschung zahlreiche Belege daf{\"u}r, dass endokrine und immunologische Prozesse den Zusam-menhang zwischen m{\"u}tterlichen migrationsbezogenen Stressoren und Schwangerschafts-, Geburts- und sp{\"a}teren Gesundheitsoutcomes des Kindes vermitteln. Bei Migrant*innen in Deutschland sind diese Zusammenh{\"a}nge weitestgehend unterforscht.}, language = {de} } @misc{UlrichKohlerSpalleketal., author = {Ulrich, Hanna-Sophie and Kohler, Emma and Spallek, Jacob and Richter, Matthias and Clauß, Daniel and Mlinarić, Martin}, title = {Explaining psychosocial care among unaccompanied minor refugees: a realist review}, series = {European child \& adolescent psychiatry}, volume = {31(2022)}, journal = {European child \& adolescent psychiatry}, number = {12}, issn = {1435-165X}, doi = {10.1007/s00787-021-01762-1}, pages = {1857 -- 1870}, abstract = {Research on the psychosocial care (PSC) of unaccompanied minor refugees (UMRs) has mainly taken a socioepidemiological approach and has focused on the perspectives of experts in the field. In contrast, the knowledge concerning the differing context factors and the underlying mechanisms of current PSC which could inform policy recommendations is scant. The study aims at unravelling the contexts, mechanisms and outcomes of PSC for UMRs. For a realist review (RR), scientific evidence and gray literature were synthesised consistent with the RAMESES publication standards for realist synthesis. Based on an iterative keyword search in electronic databases (e.g., PubMed) and screening, 34 works from 2005 to 2019 were included in a realist synthesis. Theory-informed context-mechanism-outcome configurations (CMOs) were extracted, to explain underlying processes and mechanisms. Characterised by their interrelatedness, the dominant CMOs included the UMRs' intersections of transitions (e.g., adolescence and migration), their needs for culture-, and gender-sensitive PSC, and the undersupply of PSC. These contexts and outcomes are mediated by pre-, peri- and post-migratory stressors as well as care structures and are moreover influenced by overarching discourses and concepts. They comprise adverse and beneficial mechanisms in the PSC of UMRs. The existing literature grasps the PSC of UMRs by different disciplines and approaches but does not offer a comprehensive overview on micro-macro intersections and included discourses. The inclusion of lay perspectives and an intersectional approach could inform health service research. The reflection of UMR-related categorical constructs of resilience and vulnerability, discourses of othering, as well as restrictive health policies may guide policy recommendations.}, language = {en} } @incollection{TallarekMlinarićSpallek, author = {Tallarek, Marie and Mlinarić, Martin and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Migration - Bedeutung und Implikationen f{\"u}r die Pr{\"a}vention und Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderung}, series = {Springer Reference Pflege - Therapie - Gesundheit}, booktitle = {Springer Reference Pflege - Therapie - Gesundheit}, editor = {Tiemann, Michael and Mohokum, Melvin}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-62426-5}, issn = {2662-6942}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-62426-5_28}, pages = {199 -- 211}, abstract = {Die Bev{\"o}lkerungsgruppe der Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund umfasst fast ein Viertel der Gesamtbev{\"o}lkerung in Deutschland und ist h{\"o}chst heterogen. Pauschalisierende Aussagen zum Gesundheitsstatus dieser Gruppe sind daher nicht m{\"o}glich. Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund sind nicht grunds{\"a}tzlich ges{\"u}nder oder kr{\"a}nker als die Mehrheitsbev{\"o}lkerung. Allerdings k{\"o}nnen sie sich aufgrund von Expositionen vor, w{\"a}hrend und nach der Migration in ihren Gesundheitschancen und -risiken von der Mehrheitsbev{\"o}lkerung unterscheiden. Pr{\"a}vention und Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderung sollten daraus resultierende spezifische Bedarfe ebenso ber{\"u}cksichtigen wie die Diversit{\"a}t der Bev{\"o}lkerung insgesamt. Erfolgversprechend ist eine Kombination aus diversit{\"a}tssensiblen, f{\"u}r die Gesamtbev{\"o}lkerung zug{\"a}nglichen Angeboten und migrationsspezifischen Ans{\"a}tzen in besonders risikoreichen Situationen. Kommunale, settingorientierte sowie soziokulturell angepasste Angebote verbessern die Erreichbarkeit der Zielgruppen maßgeblich.}, language = {de} } @misc{ScholaskeSpallekEntringer, author = {Scholaske, Laura and Spallek, Jacob and Entringer, Sonja}, title = {Fetale Programmierung von Gesundheitsdisparit{\"a}ten bei Kindern mit Migrationshintergrund}, series = {Public Health Forum}, volume = {29}, journal = {Public Health Forum}, number = {2}, issn = {1876-4851}, doi = {10.1515/pubhef-2021-0015}, pages = {131 -- 134}, abstract = {Kinder von Migrant*innen zeigen bereits in fr{\"u}hen Lebensjahren h{\"a}ufig Gesundheitsdisparit{\"a}ten, die mit m{\"u}tterlicher Gesundheit und migrationsbezogenen Faktoren eng zusammenh{\"a}ngen. Zur Erkl{\"a}rung dieses Ph{\"a}nomens der intergenerationalen Transmission von Gesundheitsdisparit{\"a}ten schlagen wir ein Modell vor, das eine Lebensverlaufsperspektive mit dem Konzept der fetalen Programmierung von Gesundheit und Krankheitsvulnerabilit{\"a}t zusammenbringt.}, language = {de} } @misc{SpallekScholaskeDumanetal., author = {Spallek, Jacob and Scholaske, Laura and Duman, Elif Aysimi and Razum, Oliver and Entringer, Sonja}, title = {Association of maternal migrant background with inflammation during pregnancy - results of a birth cohort study in Germany}, series = {Brain, Behavior, and Immunity}, volume = {Vol. 96}, journal = {Brain, Behavior, and Immunity}, issn = {1090-2139}, doi = {10.1016/j.bbi.2021.06.010}, pages = {271 -- 278}, abstract = {Background Health disparities in children of immigrants are prevalent from birth and are hypothesized to - in part - emerge as a biological consequence of migration's unfavorable social and psychological sequelae. The aim of this study was to examine whether maternal migrant background is associated with inflammation during pregnancy - a key pathway by which maternal states and conditions during pregnancy may influence fetal development and subsequent pregnancy, birth, and child developmental and health outcomes. Material and Methods Data was available from 126 pregnant women who participated in a population based multi-site prospective birth cohort study in Bielefeld and Berlin, Germany. The study included two study visits in mid- and late pregnancy. At each visit, a composite maternal pro-inflammatory score was derived from circulating levels of plasma inflammatory markers (IL-6, CRP). Migrant background was defined by country of origin of participants and their parents' (Turkey or other) and generation status (1st or 2nd generation). We applied hierarchical linear models (HLM) in order to quantify the relationship between different migrant background variables and inflammation during pregnancy after adjustment for potential confounders (including socioeconomic status). Results Migrant background was significantly associated with inflammation during pregnancy. When compared to women without migrant background, levels of inflammation were increased in 1) pregnant women with migrant background in general (B = 0.35, SE = 0.12, p < .01); 2) 1st (B = 0.28, SE = 0.15, p < .10) and 2nd generation (B = 0.40, SE = 0.15, p < .01); 3) women with a Turkish migrant background (B = 0.28, SE = 0.14, p < .10) and women with another migrant background (B = 0.42, SE = 0.15, p <.01); and 4) 2nd generation Turkish origin women (B = 0.38, SE = 0.20, p <.10), 1st generation women with other migrant background (B = 0.44, SE = 0.26, p <.10), and 2nd generation women with other migrant background (B=0.43, SE = 0.17, p <.05). Discussion Our findings support a role for maternal inflammation as a pathway of intergenerational transmission of migration-related health inequalities, suggest that the effect seems to persist in 2nd generation immigrants, and highlight the need for future research and targeted interventions in this context.}, language = {en} } @misc{HintermeierGencerKajikhinaetal., author = {Hintermeier, Maren and Gencer, Hande and Kajikhina, Katja and Rohleder, Sven and Santos-H{\"o}vener, Claudia and Tallarek, Marie and Spallek, Jacob and Bozorgmehr, Kayvan}, title = {SARS-CoV-2 among migrants and forcibly displaced populations: a rapid systematic review}, series = {Journal of Migration and Health}, volume = {4}, journal = {Journal of Migration and Health}, issn = {2666-6235}, doi = {10.1016/j.jmh.2021.100056}, pages = {13}, abstract = {The economic and health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic pose a particular threat to vulnerable groups, such as migrants, particularly forcibly displaced populations. The aim of this review is (i) to synthesise the evidence on risk of infection and transmission among migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced populations, and (ii) the effect of lockdown measures on these populations. We searched MEDLINE and WOS, preprint servers, and pertinent websites between 1st December 2019 and 26th June 2020. The included studies showed a high heterogeneity in study design, population, outcome and quality. The incidence risk of SARS-CoV-2 varied from 0•12\% to 2•08\% in non-outbreak settings and from 5•64\% to 21•15\% in outbreak settings. Migrants showed a lower hospitalisation rate compared to non-migrants. Negative impacts on mental health due to lockdown measures were found across respective studies. However, findings show a tenuous and heterogeneous data situation, showing the need for more robust and comparative study designs.}, language = {en} } @incollection{HoffmannTallarekSpallek, author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Tallarek, Marie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Gesundheitswissenschaftliche Grundlagen f{\"u}r den Gesundheitsunterricht. Gesundheit und Vielfalt in Schule, Ausbildung und Studium}, series = {Gesundheitsdidaktik}, booktitle = {Gesundheitsdidaktik}, editor = {Goldfriedrich, Martin and Hurrelmann, Klaus}, edition = {1}, publisher = {Beltz Juventa}, address = {Weinheim, Basel}, isbn = {978-3-7799-6371-4}, pages = {134 -- 155}, abstract = {Dieses Kapitel stellt theoretische und empirische Grundlagen der Gesundheit, ihrer Determinanten und der gesundheitlichen Ungleichheit als Gegenstand eines systematischen Gesundheitsunterrichts vor (Goldfriedrich/Hurrelmann in diesem Band, Kern-Wert 2 des Gesundheitsunterrichtes). Das Wissen um die Komplexit{\"a}t menschlicher Vielfalt und deren Einfluss auf die gesundheitliche Situation bildet die Grundlage f{\"u}r das Verst{\"a}ndnis zentraler Gesundheitsdimensionen (u. a. M{\"u}ller/Porges in diesem Band) sowie die didaktische Schwerpunktsetzung in verschiedenen Institutionen im Entwicklungsverlauf, wie dem Gymnasium (Schwegmann in diesem Band), der Berufsschule (Trumpa/Dorn in diesem Band) oder in Hochschulen (Sprenger in diesem Band). In diesem Kontext erl{\"a}utert das Kapitel die Problematik ungleich verteilter Gesundheitschancen und stellt die Bandbreite relevanter Einflussfaktoren am Beispiel der sozialen Lage, des Migrationshintergrunds und des Geschlechts bei Kindern und Jugendlichen vor. Es zeigt auf, wie dieses Wissen im Bildungskontext curricular implementiert werden kann, um bereits im Kindes- und Jugendalter einen Beitrag zur gesundheitlichen Chancengleichheit leisten zu k{\"o}nnen.}, language = {de} } @misc{BlumeRattayHoffmannetal., author = {Blume, Miriam and Rattay, Petra and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob and Sander, Lydia and Herr, Raphael and Richter, Matthias and Moor, Irene and Dragano, Nico and Pischke, Claudia R. and Iashchenko, Iryna and H{\"o}vener, Claudia and Wachtler, Benjamin}, title = {Health Inequalities in Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review of the Mediating and Moderating Effects of Family Characteristics}, series = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health}, volume = {18}, journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health}, number = {15}, issn = {1660-4601}, doi = {10.3390/ijerph18157739}, pages = {33}, abstract = {This scoping review systematically mapped evidence of the mediating and moderating effects of family characteristics on health inequalities in school-aged children and adolescents (6-18 years) in countries with developed economies in Europe and North America. We conducted a systematic scoping review following the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews recommendations. We searched the PubMed, PsycINFO and Scopus databases. Two reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts and full texts. Evidence was synthesized narratively. Of the 12,403 records initially identified, 50 articles were included in the synthesis. The included studies were conducted in the United States (n = 27), Europe (n = 18), Canada (n = 3), or in multiple countries combined (n = 2). We found that mental health was the most frequently assessed health outcome. The included studies reported that different family characteristics mediated or moderated health inequalities. Parental mental health, parenting practices, and parent-child-relationships were most frequently examined, and were found to be important mediating or moderating factors. In addition, family conflict and distress were relevant family characteristics. Future research should integrate additional health outcomes besides mental health, and attempt to integrate the complexity of families. The family characteristics identified in this review represent potential starting points for reducing health inequalities in childhood and adolescence.}, language = {en} } @misc{BreckenkampRazumSpalleketal., author = {Breckenkamp, J{\"u}rgen and Razum, Oliver and Spallek, Jacob and Berger, Klaus and Chaix, Basile and Sauzet, Odile}, title = {A method to define the relevant ego-centred spatial scale for the assessment of neighbourhood effects: the example of cardiovascular risk factors}, series = {BMC Public Health}, volume = {21}, journal = {BMC Public Health}, issn = {1471-2458}, doi = {10.1186/s12889-021-11356-w}, pages = {7}, abstract = {Introduction: The neighbourhood in which one lives affects health through complex pathways not yet fully understood. A way to move forward in assessing these pathways direction is to explore the spatial structure of health phenomena to generate hypotheses and examine whether the neighbourhood characteristics are able to explain this spatial structure. We compare the spatial structure of two cardiovascular disease risk factors in three European urban areas, thus assessing if a non-measured neighbourhood effect or spatial processes is present by either modelling the correlation structure at individual level or by estimating the intra-class correlation within administrative units. Methods: Data from three independent studies (RECORD, DHS and BaBi), covering each a European urban area, are used. The characteristics of the spatial correlation structure of cardiovascular risk factors (BMI and systolic blood pressure) adjusted for age, sex, educational attainment and income are estimated by fitting an exponential model to the semi-variogram based on the geo-coordinates of places of residence. For comparison purposes, a random effect model is also fitted to estimate the intra-class correlation within administrative units. We then discuss the benefits of modelling the correlation structure to evaluate the presence of unmeasured spatial effects on health. Results: BMI and blood pressure are consistently found to be spatially structured across the studies, the spatial correlation structures being stronger for BMI. Eight to 22\% of the variability in BMI were spatially structured with radii ranging from 100 to 240 m (range). Only a small part of the correlation of residuals was explained by adjusting for the correlation within administrative units (from 0 to 4 percentage points). Discussion: The individual spatial correlation approach provides much stronger evidence of spatial effects than the multilevel approach even for small administrative units. Spatial correlation structure offers new possibilities to assess the relevant spatial scale for health. Stronger correlation structure seen for BMI may be due to neighbourhood socioeconomic conditions and processes like social norms at work in the immediate neighbourhood.}, language = {en} } @misc{HoffmannSchiebelHufertetal., author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Schiebel, Juliane and Hufert, Frank and Gremmels, Heinz-Detlef and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {COVID-19 among Healthcare Workers: A Prospective Serological-Epidemiological Cohort Study in a Standard Care Hospital in Rural Germany}, series = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health}, volume = {18}, journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health}, number = {20}, issn = {1660-4601}, doi = {10.3390/ijerph182010999}, pages = {8}, abstract = {Healthcare workers (HCW) play a vital role in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic control. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and the risk of COVID-19 infections in a cohort of HCW from four different risk groups (from intensive care unit to administration) of a hospital of a primary care level in rural Germany. The outcomes were monthly measures of antibody seroprevalence over a period of 6 months. Overall, a seroprevalence of 13.41\% was determined, with significantly higher prevalence rates among HCW working in areas with more frequent contact to confirmed or suspected cases (30.30\%, p = 0.003). The group specific differences in the risk of infection from COVID-19 were detected, as HCW groups with frequent exposure seemed to have an increased risk (RR = 3.18, p = 0.02; CI95 1.09-9.24). The findings contribute to the epidemiological understanding of the virus spread in an unvaccinated population group, which is highly relevant for the pandemic management.}, language = {en} } @misc{ScholzSchimboeckSpallek, author = {Scholz, Lisa and Schimb{\"o}ck, Florian and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Community Child Health Nursing: Ein Konzept f{\"u}r Deutschland?}, series = {Public Health Forum}, volume = {29}, journal = {Public Health Forum}, number = {3}, doi = {10.1515/pubhef-2021-0063}, pages = {209 -- 212}, abstract = {Soziale Ungleichheit f{\"u}hrt bereits im Kindesalter zu gesundheitlicher Benachteiligung. Gesundheitsf{\"o}rdernde Angebote in Deutschland sind noch unzureichend miteinander verkn{\"u}pft und erreichen sozialbenachteiligte Familien nur bedingt. International ist Community Child Health Nursing (CCHN) verbreitet und bietet einen m{\"o}glichen Ansatz, um die gesundheitliche Chancengleichheit von Kindern zu st{\"a}rken. Dieser Beitrag diskutiert das Berufsbild der CCH-Nurses und konzeptionelle Aspekte f{\"u}r die Implementierung in Deutschland.}, language = {de} } @misc{MianiLudwigDoyleetal., author = {Miani, C{\´e}line and Ludwig, Angelique and Doyle, Ina-Merle and Breckenkamp, J{\"u}rgen and H{\"o}ller-Holtrichter, Chantal and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {The role of education and migration background in explaining differences in folic acid supplementation intake in pregnancy: Results from a German birth cohort study}, series = {Public Health Nutrition}, journal = {Public Health Nutrition}, issn = {1475-2727}, doi = {10.1017/S1368980021003621}, pages = {1 -- 24}, abstract = {Objective: Official German recommendations advise women to start taking folic acid supplementation (FAS) before conception and continue during the first pregnancy trimester to lower the risk of birth defects. Women from lower socioeconomic background and ethnic minorities tend to be less likely to take FAS in other European countries. As little is known about the determinants of FAS in Germany, we aimed to investigate the association between FAS and formal education and migration background, adjusting for demographic factors. Design: We used data (2013-2016) on nutrition and socioeconomic and migration background from the baseline questionnaire of the BaBi cohort study. We performed multivariate regressions and mediation analyses. Setting: Bielefeld, Germany. Participants: 947 women (pregnant or who had given birth in the past two months). Results: 16.7\% of the participants (158/947) didn't use FAS. Migration-related variables (e.g. language, length of stay) were not associated with FAS in the adjusted models. FAS was lower in women with lower level of formal education and in unplanned pregnancies. Reasons given by women for not taking FAS were unplanned pregnancy and lack of knowledge of FAS. Conclusions: Health practitioners may be inclined to see migrant women as an inherently at-risk group for failed intake of FAS. However, it is primarily women who did not plan their pregnancy, and women of lower formal education level, who are at risk. Different public health strategies to counter low supplementation rates should be supported, those addressing the social determinants of health (i.e. education) and those more focussed on family planning.}, 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} } @incollection{TallarekSpallek, author = {Tallarek, Marie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Gesundheitliche Situation von Migranten in Deutschland}, series = {Migration \& Gesundheit : Das Wichtigste f{\"u}r {\"A}rztinnen und {\"A}rzte aller Fachrichtungen}, booktitle = {Migration \& Gesundheit : Das Wichtigste f{\"u}r {\"A}rztinnen und {\"A}rzte aller Fachrichtungen}, editor = {Sieberer, Marcel and Jung, Petra and F{\"u}hrmann, Fabienne}, edition = {1}, publisher = {Urban \& Fischer Verlag/Elsevier GmbH}, address = {M{\"u}nchen, Jena}, isbn = {9783437235108}, abstract = {Kernaussagen - Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund sind nicht per se kr{\"a}nker oder ges{\"u}nder als die Bev{\"o}lkerung ohne Migrationshintergrund. Expositionen vor, w{\"a}hrend und nach der Migration k{\"o}nnen aber unterschiedliche Gesundheitsressourcen und Krankheitsrisiken mit sich bringen. - {\"U}ber das Merkmal „Migrationshintergrund" hinaus variiert eine Vielzahl an Krankheitsrisiken abh{\"a}ngig vom sozio{\"o}konomischen Status (SES), dem Alter, Geschlecht und der Aufenthaltsdauer im Zielland. - Bei 11 bis 17-j{\"a}hrigen Kindern und Jugendlichen mit und ohne Migrationshintergrund bestehen kaum Unterschiede in der Selbsteinsch{\"a}tzung der k{\"o}rperlichen Gesundheit. - Erwachsene mit Migrationshintergrund aus spezifischen Herkunftsl{\"a}ndern weisen statistisch ein geringeres Risiko f{\"u}r b{\"o}sartige Neubildungen wie Brust-, Haut- oder Lungenkrebs sowie f{\"u}r Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen auf. Erh{\"o}hte Risiken bestehen f{\"u}r Arbeitsunf{\"a}lle, psychsiche Erkrankungen sowie in einzelnen Sub-Gruppen f{\"u}r Infektionskrankheiten wie Tuberkulose, Hepatitis und HIV. - Ausl{\"a}ndische S{\"a}uglinge, Kinder und Jugendliche in Deutschland weisen eine h{\"o}here Mortalit{\"a}tsrate auf als deutsche Gleichaltrige. Zugewanderte Menschen im Alter von 20 bis 60 Jahren haben eine geringere, im Alter von 65 bis 69 Jahren eine h{\"o}here Mortalit{\"a}tsrate als die nicht-migrierte Bev{\"o}lkerung. - Die Sterblichkeit ausl{\"a}ndischer Personen gleicht sich mit zunehmender Aufenthaltsdauer in Deutschland an das Mortalit{\"a}tsmuster der einheimischen Bev{\"o}lkerung an.}, language = {de} } @incollection{SpallekSchumannReeskeBehrens, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Schumann, Maria and Reeske-Behrens, Anna}, title = {Migration und Gesundheit - Gestaltungsm{\"o}glichkeiten von Gesundheitsversorgung und Public Health in diversen Gesellschaften}, series = {Gesundheitswissenschaften}, booktitle = {Gesundheitswissenschaften}, editor = {Haring, Robin}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-54179-1}, issn = {2662-6942}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-54179-1_49-2}, abstract = {Der Zusammenhang zwischen Migration und Gesundheit ist vielschichtig. In aktuellen Erkl{\"a}rungsmodellen werden verschiedene Determinanten und Dimensionen angef{\"u}hrt, die {\"u}ber den Lebenslauf von Migranten zu gesundheitlichen Vor- und Nachteilen f{\"u}hren k{\"o}nnen. Gesundheitsversorgung und Public Health in einem Einwanderungsland wie Deutschland m{\"u}ssen diese gesundheitlichen Unterschiede beachten und - neben den bei besonderen Risikokonstellationen notwendigen gezielten Maßnahmen f{\"u}r Migranten - sich insgesamt so ausrichten, dass sie der Diversit{\"a}t der Bev{\"o}lkerung gerecht werden. Besondere Chancen bieten dabei Ans{\"a}tze, die im Rahmen von integrierten kommunalen Strategien zur Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderung die Bedarfe der Menschen in ihren Lebenswelten aufgreifen.}, language = {de} } @misc{HerkeMoorWinteretal., author = {Herke, Max and Moor, Irene and Winter, Kristina and Hack, Miriam and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob and Hilger-Kolb, Jennifer and Herr, Raphael and Pischke, Claudia R. and Dragano, Nico and Novelli, Anna and Richter, Matthias}, title = {Role of contextual and compositional characteristics of schools for health inequalities in childhood and adolescence: a scoping review}, series = {BMJ Open}, volume = {12}, journal = {BMJ Open}, number = {2}, issn = {2044-6055}, doi = {10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052925}, pages = {16}, abstract = {Objectives: To synthesise the evidence on the role of compositional or contextual characteristics of schools in the association between students' socioeconomic position and their health in primary and secondary education in developed economies. Design: Scoping review. We included studies examining the role of at least one school or class characteristic on students' health inequalities and was published since 1 January 2000, in English or German. We searched PubMed/Medline, Web of Science and Education Resources Information Center. We provided a narrative synthesis and an overview of findings. School characteristics were grouped into five broad categories: school composition, school climate, school policies and organisation, food environment and facilities. Results: Of 8520 records identified, 26 studies were included. Twelve studies found a moderating and 3 a mediating effect. The strongest evidence came from studies examining the moderating effect of school composition, that is, the negative impact of a low individual socioeconomic position on mental health and well-being was aggravated by a low average socioeconomic position of schools. Evidence concerning the role of school climate, school stratification (eg, performance base tracking) and sponsorship, food environment and sport facilities and equipment was generally weak or very weak and mostly based on singular findings. Overall, favourable meso-level characteristics mitigated the negative impact of low individual socioeconomic position on health outcomes. Conclusions: School characteristics affect health inequalities in children and adolescents to some degree, but future research is necessary to strengthen the existing evidence and address under-represented aspects in school characteristics and health outcomes.}, language = {en} } @misc{HoffmannSanderWachtleretal., author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Sander, Lydia and Wachtler, Benjamin and Blume, Miriam and Schneider, Sven and Herke, Max and Pischke, Claudia R. and Matos Fialho, Paula Mayara and Schuettig, Wiebke and Tallarek, Marie and Lampert, Thomas and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Moderating or mediating effects of family characteristics on socioeconomic inequalities in child health in high‑income countries - a scoping review}, series = {BMC Public Health}, volume = {22}, journal = {BMC Public Health}, issn = {1471-2458}, doi = {10.1186/s12889-022-12603-4}, pages = {1 -- 14}, abstract = {Background: By explaining the development of health inequalities, eco-social theories highlight the importance of social environments that children are embedded in. The most important environment during early childhood is the family, as it profoundly influences children's health through various characteristics. These include family processes, family structure/size, and living conditions, and are closely linked to the socioeconomic position (SEP) of the family. Although it is known that the SEP contributes to health inequalities in early childhood, the effects of family characteristics on health inequalities remain unclear. The objective of this scoping review is to synthesise existing research on the mediating and moderating effects of family characteristics on socioeconomic health inequalities (HI) during early childhood in high-income countries. Methods: This review followed the methodology of "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews". To identify German and English scientific peer-reviewed literature published from January 1st, 2000, to December 19th, 2019, the following search term blocks were linked with the logical operator "AND": (1) family structure/size, processes, living conditions, (2) inequalities, disparities, diversities, (3) income, education, occupation, (4) health and (5) young children. The search covered the electronic databases PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus. Results: The search yielded 7,089 records. After title/abstract and full-text screening, only ten peer-reviewed articles were included in the synthesis, which analysed the effects of family characteristics on HI in early childhood. Family processes (i.e., rules /descriptive norms, stress, parental screen time, parent-child conflicts) are identified to have mediating or moderating effects. While families' living conditions (i.e., TVs in children's bedrooms) are suggested as mediating factors, family structure/size (i.e., single parenthood, number of children in the household) appear to moderate health inequalities. Conclusion: Family characteristics contribute to health inequalities in early childhood. The results provide overall support of models of family stress and family investment. However, knowledge gaps remain regarding the role of family health literacy, regarding a wide range of children's health outcomes (e.g., oral health, inflammation parameters, weight, and height), and the development of health inequalities over the life course starting at birth.}, 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 = {Association of regional socioeconomic deprivation and rurality with global developmental delay in early childhood: Data from mandatory school entry examinations in Germany}, series = {Health \& Place}, volume = {75}, journal = {Health \& Place}, issn = {1353-8292}, doi = {10.1016/j.healthplace.2022.102794}, pages = {8}, abstract = {Background From birth to young adulthood, health and development of young people are strongly linked to their living situation, including their family's socioeconomic position (SEP) and living environment. The impact of regional characteristics on development in early childhood beyond family SEP has been rarely investigated. This study aimed to identify regional predictors of global developmental delay at school entry taking family SEP into consideration. Method We used representative, population-based data from mandatory school entry examinations of the German federal state of Brandenburg in 2018/2019 with n=22,801 preschool children. By applying binary multilevel models, we hierarchically analyzed the effect of regional deprivation defined by the German Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation (GISD) and rurality operationalized as inverted population density of the children's school district on global developmental delay (GDD) while adjusting for family SEP (low, medium and high). Results Family SEP was significantly and strongly linked to GDD. Children with the highest family SEP showed a lower odds for GDD compared to a medium SEP (female: OR=4.26, male: OR=3.46) and low SEP (female: OR=16.58, male: OR=12.79). Furthermore, we discovered a smaller, but additional and independent effect of regional socioeconomic deprivation on GDD, with a higher odds for children from a more deprived school district (female: OR=1.35, male: OR=1.20). However, rurality did not show a significant link to GDD in preschool children beyond family SEP and regional deprivation. Conclusion Family SEP and regional deprivation are risk factors for child development and of particular interest to promote health of children in early childhood and over the life course.}, language = {en} } @misc{RattayBlumeWachtleretal., author = {Rattay, Petra and Blume, Miriam and Wachtler, Benjamin and Wollgast, Lina 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 female and male adolescents: The role of familial determinants in explaining health inequalities. Results of the German KiGGS study}, series = {PloS one}, volume = {17}, journal = {PloS one}, number = {4}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0266463}, abstract = {Objective Although health inequalities in adolescence are well documented, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Few studies have examined the role of the family in explaining the association between the family's socioeconomic position and adolescents' self-rated health. The current study aimed to explore whether the association between socioeconomic position and self-rated health was mediated by familial determinants. Methods Using data from wave 2 of the"German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents" (KiGGS) (1,838 female and 1,718 male 11- to 17-year-olds), linear regression analyses were conducted to decompose the total effects of income, education, occupational status, socioeconomic position index and adolescents' subjective social status on self-rated health into direct effects and indirect effects through familial determinants (family cohesion, parental well-being, parental stress, parenting styles, parental obesity, smoking and sporting activity). Results A significant total effect of all socioeconomic position indicators on self-rated health 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 between income, parental education, the socioeconomic position index and subjective social status were also mediated by familial determinants (family cohesion, parental smoking, obesity and living in a single-mother family). However, a significant direct effect of subjective social status remained. Conclusion The analysis revealed how a family's position of socioeconomic disadvantage can lead to poorer health in adolescents through different family practices. The family appears to play an important role in explaining health inequalities, particularly in female adolescents. Reducing health inequalities in adolescence requires policy interventions (macro-level), community-based strategies (meso-level) and programs to improve parenting and family functioning (micro-level).}, language = {en} } @misc{TschornSchulzeFoerstneretal., author = {Tschorn, Mira and Schulze, Susanne and F{\"o}rstner, Bernd R. and Holmberg, Christine and Spallek, Jacob and Heinz, Andreas and Rapp, Michael A.}, title = {Predictors and prevalence of hazardous alcohol use in middle-late to late adulthood in Europe}, series = {Aging \& Mental Health}, volume = {27 (2023)}, journal = {Aging \& Mental Health}, number = {5}, issn = {1364-6915}, doi = {10.1080/13607863.2022.2076208}, pages = {1001 -- 1010}, abstract = {Objectives: Even low to moderate levels of alcohol consumption can have detrimental health consequences, especially in older adults (OA). Although many studies report an increase in the proportion of drinkers among OA, there are regional variations. Therefore, we examined alcohol consumption and the prevalence of hazardous alcohol use (HAU) among men and women aged 50+ years in four European regions and investigated predictors of HAU. Methods: We analyzed data of N = 35,042 participants of the European SHARE study. We investigated differences in alcohol consumption (units last week) according to gender, age and EU-region using ANOVAs. Furthermore, logistic regression models were used to examine the effect of income, education, marital status, history of a low-quality parent-child relationship and smoking on HAU, also stratified for gender and EU-region. HAU was operationalized as binge drinking or risky drinking (<12.5 units of 10 ml alcohol/week). Results: Overall, past week alcohol consumption was 5.0 units (±7.8), prevalence of HAU was 25.4\% within our sample of European adults aged 50+ years. Male gender, younger age and living in Western Europe were linked to both higher alcohol consumption and higher risks of HAU. Income, education, smoking, a low-quality parent-child relationship, living in Northern and especially Eastern Europe were positively associated with HAU. Stratified analyses revealed differences by region and gender. Conclusions: HAU was highly prevalent within this European sample of OA. Alcohol consumption and determinants of HAU differed between EU-regions, hinting to a necessity of risk-stratified population-level strategies to prevent HAU and subsequent alcohol use disorders.}, language = {en} } @misc{JaehnSaskoHolmbergetal., author = {Jaehn, Philipp and Sasko, Benjamin and Holmberg, Christine and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob and Kelesidis, Theodoros and Rapp, Michael A. and Westhoff, Timm H. and Ritter, Oliver and Pagonas, Nikolaos}, title = {Levels of high-density lipoprotein lipid peroxidation according to spatial socioeconomic deprivation and rurality among patients with coronary artery disease}, series = {European Journal of Preventive Cardiology}, volume = {29}, journal = {European Journal of Preventive Cardiology}, number = {15}, issn = {2047-4873}, doi = {10.1093/eurjpc/zwac068}, pages = {e343 -- e346}, abstract = {Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide.1 In this context, the burden of CAD shows considerable regional heterogeneity at the national level. For example, age-standardized mortality rates varied between 106 and 178 deaths per 100 000 at the level of German federal states in 2019.2 The regional heterogeneity of cardiovascular mortality suggests that the residential environment should be considered as an important determinant for successful secondary prevention. Environmental features that were frequently drawn upon to explain regional inequalities of cardiovascular outcomes are spatial socioeconomic deprivation (SSD) and rurality.3 Rurality may impact cardiovascular health due to impaired access to healthcare services. Socioeconomically deprived neighbourhoods, on the other hand, exhibit restricted opportunities to eat healthy, exercise regularly, utilize health care, and avoid environmental hazards such as air pollution.}, language = {en} } @misc{KielWeckmannChenotetal., author = {Kiel, Simone and Weckmann, Gesine and Chenot, Jean-Fran{\c{c}}ois and Stracke, Sylvia and Spallek, Jacob and Angelow, Aniela}, title = {Referral criteria for chronic kidney disease: implications for disease management and healthcare expenditure—analysis of a population-based sample}, series = {BMC Nephrology}, volume = {23}, journal = {BMC Nephrology}, issn = {1471-2369}, doi = {10.1186/s12882-022-02845-0}, pages = {1 -- 11}, abstract = {Background: Clinical practice guidelines recommend specialist referral according to different criteria. The aim was to assess recommended and observed referral rate and health care expenditure according to recommendations from: • Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO,2012) • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE,2014) • German Society of Nephrology/German Society of Internal Medicine (DGfN/DGIM,2015) • German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians (DEGAM,2019) • Kidney failure risk equation (NICE,2021) Methods: Data of the population-based cohort Study of Health in Pomerania were matched with claims data. Proportion of subjects meeting referral criteria and corresponding health care expenditures were calculated and projected to the population of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Results: Data from 1927 subjects were analysed. Overall proportion of subjects meeting referral criteria ranged from 4.9\% (DEGAM) to 8.3\% (DGfN/DGIM). The majority of patients eligible for referral were ≥ 60 years. In subjects older than 60 years, differences were even more pronounced, and rates ranged from 9.7\% (DEGAM) to 16.5\% (DGfN/DGIM). Estimated population level costs varied between €1,432,440 (DEGAM) and €2,386,186 (DGfN/DGIM). From 190 patients with eGFR < 60 ml/min, 15 had a risk of end stage renal disease > 5\% within the next 5 years. Conclusions: Applying different referral criteria results in different referral rates and costs. Referral rates exceed actually observed consultation rates. Criteria need to be evaluated in terms of available workforce, resources and regarding over- and underutilization of nephrology services.}, language = {en} } @incollection{TallarekSpallek, author = {Tallarek, Marie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Die gesundheitliche Situation von eingewanderten Menschen in Deutschland}, series = {Migration \& Gesundheit}, booktitle = {Migration \& Gesundheit}, editor = {Sieberer, Marcel and Jung, Petra and F{\"u}hrmann, Fabienne}, edition = {1}, publisher = {Urban \& Fischer}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, doi = {10.1016/B978-3-437-23510-8.00007-0}, pages = {31 -- 36}, abstract = {Kernaussagen: - Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund sind nicht per se kr{\"a}nker oder ges{\"u}nder als die Bev{\"o}lkerung ohne Migrationshintergrund. Expositionen vor, w{\"a}hrend und nach der Migration k{\"o}nnen aber unterschiedliche Gesundheitsressourcen und Krankheitsrisiken mit sich bringen. - {\"U}ber das Merkmal „Migrationshintergrund" hinaus variiert eine Vielzahl an Krankheitsrisiken abh{\"a}ngig vom sozio{\"o}konomischen Status (SES), dem Alter, Geschlecht und der Aufenthaltsdauer im Zielland. - Bei 11 bis 17-j{\"a}hrigen Kindern und Jugendlichen mit und ohne Migrationshintergrund bestehen kaum Unterschiede in der Selbsteinsch{\"a}tzung der k{\"o}rperlichen Gesundheit. - Erwachsene mit Migrationshintergrund aus spezifischen Herkunftsl{\"a}ndern weisen statistisch ein geringeres Risiko f{\"u}r b{\"o}sartige Neubildungen wie Brust-, Haut- oder Lungenkrebs sowie f{\"u}r Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen auf. Erh{\"o}hte Risiken bestehen f{\"u}r Arbeitsunf{\"a}lle, psychsiche Erkrankungen sowie in einzelnen Sub-Gruppen f{\"u}r Infektionskrankheiten wie Tuberkulose, Hepatitis und HIV. - Ausl{\"a}ndische S{\"a}uglinge, Kinder und Jugendliche in Deutschland weisen eine h{\"o}here Mortalit{\"a}tsrate auf als deutsche Gleichaltrige. Zugewanderte Menschen im Alter von 20 bis 60 Jahren haben eine geringere, im Alter von 65 bis 69 Jahren eine h{\"o}here Mortalit{\"a}tsrate als die nicht-migrierte Bev{\"o}lkerung. - Die Sterblichkeit ausl{\"a}ndischer Personen gleicht sich mit zunehmender Aufenthaltsdauer in Deutschland an das Mortalit{\"a}tsmuster der einheimischen Bev{\"o}lkerung an.}, language = {de} } @misc{SchulzeMerzThieretal., author = {Schulze, Susanne and Merz, Sibille and Thier, Anne and Tallarek, Marie and K{\"o}nig, Franziska and Uhlenbrock, Greta and N{\"u}bling, Matthias and Lincke, Hans-Joachim and Rapp, Michael A. and Spallek, Jacob and Holmberg, Christine}, title = {Psychosocial burden in nurses working in nursing homes during the Covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study with quantitative and qualitative data}, series = {BMC health services research}, volume = {22}, journal = {BMC health services research}, issn = {1472-6963}, doi = {10.1186/s12913-022-08333-3}, pages = {1 -- 13}, abstract = {Background: The Covid-19 pandemic led to increased work-related strain and psychosocial burden in nurses worldwide, resulting in high prevalences of mental health problems. Nurses in long-term care facilities seem to be especially affected by the pandemic. Nevertheless, there are few findings indicating possible positive changes for health care workers. Therefore, we investigated which psychosocial burdens and potential positive aspects nurses working in long-term care facilities experience during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: We conducted a mixed-methods study among nurses and nursing assistants working in nursing homes in Germany. The survey contained 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 from Germany. Additionally, we conducted semi-structured interviews with geriatric nurses with a special focus on psychosocial stress, to reach a deeper understanding of their experiences on work-related changes and burdens during the pandemic. Data were analysed using thematic coding (Braun and Clarke). Results: Our survey sample (n = 177) differed significantly from the pre-pandemic reference group in 14 out of 31 COPSOQ scales. Almost all of these differences indicated negative changes. Our sample scored significantly worse regarding the scales 'quantitative demands', 'hiding emotions', 'work-privacy conflicts', 'role conflicts', 'quality of leadership', 'support at work', 'recognition', 'physical demands', 'intention to leave profession', 'burnout', 'presenteeism' and 'inability to relax'. The interviews (n = 15) revealed six main themes related to nurses' psychosocial stress: 'overall working conditions', 'concern for residents', 'management of relatives', 'inability to provide terminal care', 'tensions between being infected and infecting others' and 'technicisation of care'. 'Enhanced community cohesion' (interviews), 'meaning of work' and 'quantity of social relations' (COPSOQ III) were identified as positive effects of the pandemic. Conclusions: Results clearly illustrate an aggravation of geriatric nurses' situation and psychosocial burden and only few positive changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Pre-existing hardships seem to have further deteriorated and new stressors added to nurses' strain. The perceived erosion of care, due to an overemphasis of the technical in relation to the social and emotional dimensions of care, seems to be especially burdensome to geriatric nurses.}, language = {en} } @misc{WandschneiderBatramZantvoortAlazeetal., author = {Wandschneider, Lisa and Batram-Zantvoort, Stephanie and Alaze, Anita and Niehues, Vera and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver and Miani, C{\´e}line}, title = {Self-reported mental well-being of mothers with young children during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany: A mixed-methods study}, series = {Women's Health}, volume = {18}, journal = {Women's Health}, issn = {1617-8041}, doi = {10.1177/17455057221114274}, pages = {1 -- 17}, abstract = {Objectives: Mothers of young children have been identified as a particularly vulnerable group during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to explore how occupational, psychosocial and partnership-related factors were associated with their self-reported mental well-being during the first COVID-19 wave. Methods: Five hundred fifty participants of the BaBi cohort study (est. 2013, Bielefeld, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany) were invited to complete an online survey and to take part in email interviews (April-May 2020). With survey data, we assessed self-reported mental well-being through validated instruments (eight-item Patient Health Questionnaire; short version of the Symptom Checklist) and ran linear regression models for occupational, psychosocial and partnership-related factors. We performed content analysis on the interviews' data to further understand the determinants of the women's mental well-being. Results: One hundred twenty-four women participated in the survey; of which 17 also participated in the interviews. A perceived lack of support in childcare was associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms, while having a higher internal locus of control was associated with lower levels. Psychological distress was higher in those reporting lack of emotional or childcare support. Interviews confirmed the interplay of potential stressors and highlighted the difficulties to reconcile different expectations of motherhood. Discussion: Occupational, psychosocial and partner-related factors can act (to varying degree) both as resources and stressors to the self-reported mental well-being of mothers of young children. These impacts took different forms and created opportunities or challenges, depending on specific life circumstances, such as work or family situations, relationships and own psychosocial resources. Although not representative, our study contributes to building the COVID-19 evidence base, delineating the mental health toll of the pandemic on mothers of young children and the factors that contribute to it.}, 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{EntringerScholaskeKurtetal., author = {Entringer, Sonja and Scholaske, Laura and Kurt, Medlin and Duman, Elif Aysimi and Adam, Emma K. and Razum, Oliver and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Diurnal cortisol variation during pregnancy in Turkish origin and non-migrant women in a German birth cohort study}, series = {Journal of Psychosomatic Research}, volume = {162}, journal = {Journal of Psychosomatic Research}, issn = {0022-3999}, doi = {10.1016/j.jpsychores.2022.111020}, pages = {1 -- 10}, abstract = {Background Immigrants from Turkey experience health disadvantages relative to non-immigrant populations in Germany that are manifest from the earliest stages of the lifespan onwards and are perpetuated across generations. Chronic stress and perturbations of stress-responsive physiological systems, including the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-axis, are believed to in part mediate this relationship. Cortisol plays an important role in the association between maternal stress during pregnancy and many pregnancy-, birth- and offspring-related outcomes. We therefore examined whether maternal migrant background is associated with diurnal cortisol variation during pregnancy. Methods 109 pregnant women (incl. n = 32 Turkish origin women) that participated in a multi-site prospective cohort study in Germany collected saliva samples across the day on two consecutive days around 24 and 32 weeks gestation. Hierarchical linear models were applied to quantify associations between migrant background and diurnal cortisol variation across pregnancy. Results Women of Turkish origin exhibited a significantly lower cortisol awakening response (CAR) and a flatter diurnal cortisol slope (DCS) compared to non-migrant women after adjusting for household income. These relationships between migrant status and diurnal cortisol variation were mainly driven by 2nd generation migrants. Discussion A potential HPA axis dysregulation of Turkish-origin pregnant women may contribute to the intergenerational transmission of health disadvantages in this group.}, language = {en} } @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} } @incollection{TallarekZeebSpallek, author = {Tallarek, Marie and Zeeb, Hajo and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Psychiatrisch-psychotherapeutische Versorgung von zugewanderten Menschen in Deutschland. Bedarf, Inanspruchnahme und Verbesserungspotenziale}, series = {Handbuch Transkulturelle Psychiatrie}, booktitle = {Handbuch Transkulturelle Psychiatrie}, editor = {Klosinski, Matthias and Castro N{\´u}{\~n}ez, Sandra and Oestereich, Cornelia and Hegemann, Thomas}, edition = {1}, publisher = {Psychiatrie Verlag}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, isbn = {978-3-8252-5945-7}, doi = {10.36198/9783838559452}, pages = {77 -- 92}, abstract = {Dieser Beitrag gibt einen {\"U}berblick {\"u}ber theoretische Konzepte sowie epidemiologisch-empirische Erkenntnisse zu H{\"a}ufigkeit und Determinanten psychischer Erkrankungen bei zugewanderten Menschen sowie zur Inanspruchnahme und Versorgungspraxis. Auf der Basis dieser Erkenntnisse werden vielversprechende Ans{\"a}tze der Versorgungspraxis sowie der weiteren Forschung vorgestellt.}, 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} } @techreport{GoldfriedrichHoffmannMuelleretal., author = {Goldfriedrich, Martin and Hoffmann, Stephanie and M{\"u}ller, Yvonne and Schmidt, Andrea C. and Spallek, Jacob and Stroß, Annette M. and Tallarek, Marie}, title = {Konzeptpapier f{\"u}r einen Modellstudiengang „Gesundheitsp{\"a}dagogik und Gesundheitsdidaktik"}, editor = {Goldfriedrich, Martin and Hurrelmann, Klaus}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t}, address = {Erfurt}, doi = {10.22032/dbt.52342}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:547-202200367}, pages = {23}, abstract = {Angesichts der immer st{\"a}rker werdenden Diskussion um die Bedeutung von Gesundheit f{\"u}r den schulischen und außerschulischen Bildungs- und Lernprozess und der Risiken wachsender gesundheitlicher Ungleichheit bei Kindern und Jugendlichen (Hurrelmann/Richter 2013, Lampert et al. 2019) ist die Etablierung eines Studienganges „Gesundheitsp{\"a}dagogik und Gesundheitsdidaktik" l{\"a}ngst {\"u}berf{\"a}llig und von besonderer Bedeutung f{\"u}r gesundheitliche Chancengleichheit (Goldfriedrich \& Hurrelmann, 2021a; 2021b). Dieses Konzeptpapier stellt einen Modellstudiengang vor, bei dem insbesondere die Vermittlungsebenen - also die gesundheitsdidaktischen Gegenstandsbereiche - im Vordergrund stehen. Die Ausarbeitungen des Entwurfs basieren auf der Grundlage politischer Bestrebungen, der bisherigen Forschung zur Gesundheitsp{\"a}dagogik und Gesundheitsdidaktik, den Erkenntnissen der Erziehungs- und Gesundheitswissenschaften sowie wissenschaftlichen und interprofessionellen Beitr{\"a}gen des Netzwerks Gesundheitsdidaktik (bestehend aus 33 Expert*innen aus 24 Fachbereichen).}, language = {de} } @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{DeindlDiehlSpalleketal., author = {Deindl, Christian and Diehl, Katharina and Spallek, Jacob and Richter, Matthias and Sch{\"u}ttig, Wiebke and Rattay, Petra and Dragano, Nico and Pischke, Claudia R.}, title = {Self-rated health of university students in Germany-The importance of material, psychosocial, and behavioral factors and the parental socio-economic status}, series = {Frontiers in Public Health}, volume = {11}, journal = {Frontiers in Public Health}, issn = {2296-2565}, doi = {10.3389/fpubh.2023.1075142}, abstract = {Health inequalities start early in life. The time of young adulthood, between late teens and early twenties, is especially interesting in this regard. This time of emerging adulthood, the transition from being a child to becoming an adult, is characterised by the detachment from parents and establishing of an own independent life. From a health inequality perspective, the question about the importance of the socio-economic background of parents is important. University students are an especially interesting group. Many students come from a privileged background and the question of health inequality among university students has not yet been properly studied. Based on the National Educational Panel Study (NEPS), we analysed health inequalities among 9,000 students in Germany ({\O} 20 years in the first year of their studies) over a period of eight years. We found that university students in Germany report a good and very good health. Yet, we still found substantial health inequalities. Students whose parents had a higher occupational status also reported less health problems. We were also able to tie health inequality on health behaviour, psychosocial resources, and material conditions.}, language = {en} } @techreport{DeSantisMuellmannPanetal., author = {De Santis, Karina Karolina and M{\"u}llmann, Saskia and Pan, Chen-Chia and Spallek, Jacob and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Haug, Ulrike and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Digitalisierung und Gesundheit: Ergebnisse einer zweiten bundesweiten Befragung in Deutschland}, pages = {21}, abstract = {Diese Studie untersuchte Einstellungen zu und Nutzung von digitalen Technologien im Gesundheitskontext anhand einer zweiten bundesweiten Befragung von Internetnutzenden in Deutschland. Unser Ziel war es zu ermitteln, ob und wie sich Einstellungen zu und Nutzung von digitalen Technologien im Gesundheitskontext zwei Jahre nach der ersten Befragung ver{\"a}ndert haben.}, language = {de} } @misc{ReuterDiehlRichteretal., author = {Reuter, Marvin and Diehl, Katharina and Richter, Matthias and Sundmacher, Leonie and H{\"o}vener, Claudia and Spallek, Jacob and Dragano, Nico}, title = {A longitudinal analysis of health inequalities from adolescence to young adulthood and their underlying causes}, series = {Advances in Lifecourse Research}, volume = {Vol. 59}, journal = {Advances in Lifecourse Research}, issn = {1879-6974}, doi = {10.1016/j.alcr.2024.100593}, abstract = {Research suggests that children of low-educated parents face greater health burdens during the passage from adolescence to young adulthood, as they are more likely to become low-educated themselves, establish behavioural and psychosocial disadvantages, or being exposed to unhealthy working conditions. However, studies examining the development and drivers of health inequalities during this particular life stage are limited in number and have produced varied results. This study investigates trajectories of self-rated health and overweight from 14 to 25 years of age, stratified by parental education, and explores the role of potential mediators (educational achievement, health behaviours, psychosocial factors, working conditions). We rely on prospective cohort data from the National Educational Panel Study (NEPS), a representative sample of 14,981 German ninth graders interviewed yearly from 2011 to 2021 (n = 90,096 person-years). First, we estimated random-effects growth curves for self-rated health and overweight over participants' age and calculated the average marginal effect of high versus low parental education. Second, a series of simulation-based mediation analyses were performed to test how much of health inequalities were explained by children's educational attainment (years of school education, years in university), health behaviours (smoking, alcohol, physical inactivity), psychosocial factors (number of grade repetitions, years in unemployment, chronic stress, self-esteem) and working conditions (physical and psychosocial job demands). We accounted for potential confounding by controlling for age, sex, migration background, residential area, household composition, and interview mode. Results show that higher parental education was related to higher self-rated health and lower probabilities of being overweight. Interaction between parental education and age indicated that, after some equalisation in late adolescence, health inequalities increased in young adulthood. Furthermore, educational attainment, health behaviours, psychosocial factors, and early-career working conditions played a significant role in mediating health inequalities. Of the variables examined, the level of school education and years spent in university were particular strong mediating factors. School education accounted for around one-third of the inequalities in self-rated health and one-fifth of the differences in overweight among individuals. Results support the idea that the transition to adulthood is a sensitive period in life and that early socio-economic adversity increases the likelihood to accumulate health disadvantages in multiple dimensions. In Germany, a country with comparatively low educational mobility, intergenerational continuities in class location seem to play a key role in the explanation of health inequalities in youth.}, language = {en} } @incollection{TallarekSpallek, author = {Tallarek, Marie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Migration and health. Theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and public health responses using the example of Germany}, series = {Contemporary challenges of social work in Poland and Germany: war migrants as a challenge}, booktitle = {Contemporary challenges of social work in Poland and Germany: war migrants as a challenge}, editor = {Orlowska, Beata and Paetzold, Ulrich}, edition = {1}, publisher = {Akademia im. Jakuba z Paradyża w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim}, address = {Gorz{\´o}w Wielkopolski}, isbn = {978-83-67705-24-0}, pages = {11 -- 31}, abstract = {Migrants and their offspring, referred to as people with a migration background in this article, are an utmost heterogeneous group whose health situation can be better, similar or worse compared to the health of the population without a migration background. A better understanding of the health of people with a migration background requires the consideration of their individual life course as well as several additional explanatory factors. The latter include, for instance, their social position, age, and gender, as well as the policies, health care system, social climate, living situation, and length of stay in the destination country. Particularly promising public health strategies for migrant health include a combination of migration sensitive and migration specific offers, setting approaches, and inclusionary public health approaches that critically reflect on mechanisms of othering, marginalization, and exclusion.}, language = {en} } @misc{BammertSchuettigIashchenkoetal., author = {Bammert, Philip and Sch{\"u}ttig, Wiebke and Iashchenko, Iryna and Spallek, Jacob and Rattay, Petra and Schneider, Sven and Richter, Matthias and Pischke, Claudia R. and Dragano, Nico and Sundmacher, Leonie}, title = {The role of sociodemographic, psychosocial, and behavioral factors in the use of preventive healthcare services in children and adolescents: results of the KiGGS Wave 2 study}, series = {BMC Pediatrics}, volume = {24}, journal = {BMC Pediatrics}, issn = {1471-2431}, doi = {10.1186/s12887-024-04650-0}, abstract = {Background: In Germany, various preventive services are offered to children and adolescents. These include regular standardized examinations (so called U/J examinations) and several vaccinations. Although strongly recommended, most of them are not mandatory. Our aim is to identify factors associated with the use of U/J examinations and vaccination against diphtheria, hepatitis B, Hib, pertussis, polio, and tetanus. While previous research has focused on sociodemographic factors, we also include socioeconomic, behavioral, and psychosocial factors. Methods: We analyzed cross-sectional data from 15,023 participants (aged 0-17 years) of the nationwide representative KiGGS Wave 2 Survey. Participation in U/J examinations was assessed using a questionnaire, filled out by participants and/or their parents. Information on vaccination status was drawn from the participants' vaccination booklets. To identify relevant determinants for the use of preventive examinations and vaccinations, unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models were employed with up to 16 different independent variables. Results: Various independent variables showed an association with the use of preventive services. Higher socioeconomic status, absence of migration background, and lower household size were associated with significantly higher utilization of U examinations. Parents' marital status, area of residence, behavioral and psychosocial factors yielded insignificant results for most U/J examinations. Higher vaccination rates were found for children with no migration background, with residence in eastern Germany, lower household size, and with married parents. Conclusion: This study attempted to depict the influence of sociodemographic, psychosocial, and behavioral factors on the use of several preventive services. Our results indicate that predominantly sociodemographic variables influence the use of preventive services. Further efforts should be made to investigate the interplay of different determinants of healthcare use in children and adolescents.}, language = {en} } @misc{BammertSchuettigNovellietal., author = {Bammert, Philip and Sch{\"u}ttig, Wiebke and Novelli, Anna and Iashchenko, Iryna and Spallek, Jacob and Blume, Miriam and Diehl, Katharina and Moor, Irene and Dragano, Nico and Sundmacher, Leonie}, title = {The role of mesolevel characteristics of the health care system and socioeconomic factors on health care use - results of a scoping review}, series = {International Journal for Equity in Health}, volume = {23}, journal = {International Journal for Equity in Health}, number = {1}, issn = {1475-9276}, doi = {10.1186/s12939-024-02122-6}, abstract = {Background: Besides macrolevel characteristics of a health care system, mesolevel access characteristics can exert influence on socioeconomic inequalities in healthcare use. These reflect access to healthcare, which is shaped on a smaller scale than the national level, by the institutions and establishments of a health system that individuals interact with on a regular basis. This scoping review maps the existing evidence about the influence of mesolevel access characteristics and socioeconomic position on healthcare use. Furthermore, it summarizes the evidence on the interaction between mesolevel access characteristics and socioeconomic inequalities in healthcare use. Methods: We used the databases MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science, Scopus, and PsycINFO and followed the 'Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR)' recommendations. The included quantitative studies used a measure of socioeconomic position, a mesolevel access characteristic, and a measure of individual healthcare utilisation. Studies published between 2000 and 2020 in high income countries were considered. Results: Of the 9501 potentially eligible manuscripts, 158 studies were included after a two-stage screening process. The included studies contained a wide spectrum of outcomes and were thus summarised to the overarching categories: use of preventive services, use of curative services, and potentially avoidable service use. Exemplary outcomes were screening uptake, physician visits and avoidable hospitalisations. Access variables included healthcare system characteristics such as physician density or distance to physician. The effects of socioeconomic position on healthcare use as well as of mesolevel access characteristics were investigated by most studies. The results show that socioeconomic and access factors play a crucial role in healthcare use. However, the interaction between socioeconomic position and mesolevel access characteristics is addressed in only few studies. Conclusions: Socioeconomic position and mesolevel access characteristics are important when examining variation in healthcare use. Additionally, studies provide initial evidence that moderation effects exist between the two factors, although research on this topic is sparse. Further research is needed to investigate whether adapting access characteristics at the mesolevel can reduce socioeconomic inequity in health care use.}, 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{DeSantisMuellmannPanetal., author = {De Santis, Karina Karolina and Muellmann, Saskia and Pan, Chen-Chia and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob and Haug, Ulrike and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Digitisation and health: Second nationwide survey of internet users in Germany}, series = {Digital Health}, volume = {Volume 10}, journal = {Digital Health}, doi = {10.1177/20552076241301457}, pages = {16}, abstract = {Objective: Rapid digitisation of health occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. In October 2020, we conducted a survey on digital health technology use in Germany. This study aimed to conduct a second survey to investigate in more detail the internet use in health context and digital technology use for health promotion and disease prevention in Germany. Methods: A cross-sectional, nationwide telephone survey was conducted in November 2022. Anonymous data on internet and digital technology use, digital health literacy, and sociodemographic characteristics were analysed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regressions. Results: The 1020 participants were aged 18-92 years, 53\% were male, 62\% completed primary or secondary education, 71\% resided in large cities, and 45\% reported a country-average net household income. Overall, 61\% reported internet use in health context via 1-4 devices. Among those, more than 50\% used the internet and apps to obtain general health information and less than 50\% used digital technologies for physical activity promotion or cancer prevention. Overall, 34\% were confident in using the internet for health decisions and 71\% preferred to receive health information non-digitally (e.g. on paper). Internet, app, and digital technology use were associated with higher digital health literacy and income, and residence in larger cities. Digital technologies were used for physical activity promotion by younger and for cancer prevention by older participants. Conclusion: The internet and digital technologies were predominantly used to obtain health information, but less often for health promotion and disease prevention in 2022 in Germany. While health app and digital technology use for physical activity promotion increased, the confidence in using online information for health decisions decreased in 2022 relative to 2020. Factors that promote confidence in online health information and digital technology use for health promotion and disease prevention need to be investigated in future studies.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SpallekSchumannBrand, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Schumann, Maria and Brand, Tilman}, title = {Pr{\"a}vention und Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderung bei Migrantinnen und Migranten}, series = {Referenzwerk Pr{\"a}vention und Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderung}, booktitle = {Referenzwerk Pr{\"a}vention und Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderung}, editor = {Hurrelmann, Klaus and Richter, Matthias and Stock, Stephanie}, edition = {6., {\"u}berarb. u. erw. Aufl.}, publisher = {Hogrefe}, address = {Bern}, isbn = {978-3-456-86350-4}, doi = {10.1024/86350-000}, pages = {479 -- 494}, language = {de} } @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} } @misc{DeSantisMuellmannPanetal., author = {De Santis, Karina Karolina and M{\"u}llmann, Saskia and Pan, Chen-Chia and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob and Haug, Ulrike and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Increased use of digital health technologies but reduced digital health literacy: a comparison in results of two nationwide surveys in 2020 and 2022 in Germany}, series = {German Medical Science}, journal = {German Medical Science}, doi = {10.3205/24gmds631}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0183-24gmds6319}, abstract = {Objective: Digital technologies with internet access, including computers or mobile devices, can contribute to health promotion and disease prevention. This study aimed to compare the results of two nationwide surveys of internet users in Germany that investigated the use pattern, the attitudes towards, and the factors associated with digital technology use in health context. Methods: This study adheres to the ethical guidelines according to the Declaration of Helsinki. Two cross-sectional surveys of internet users living in Germany were performed in 2020 (survey 1) and 2022 (survey 2). Participants were recruited from two different consumer panel samples owned by a market research institute (Cerner Enviza GmbH). Participants provided verbal informed consent for participation in the study according to the Cerner Enviza data privacy policy. Computer-assisted telephone interviews were conducted by Cerner Enviza using questionnaires with 28-30 items developed by study authors. Anonymous data were purchased and analysed by study authors using descriptive statistics. Associations between digital technology use and participant characteristics were tested using binary logistic regression analyses. Results: The participants were adult internet users (survey 1: n=991; survey 2: n=1020). Participant characteristics were similar in both surveys (47-52\% female, 50-55\% aged 40-65 years, 62-66\% with less than tertiary education, 42-45\% with less than country-average household income, 81-82\% residents in former West Germany, and 67-71\% residents in large cities). A similar number of participants in both surveys reported digital technology use in any health context (57-61\%) and rated digital technologies for physical activity promotion as easy to use (87-92\%). Digital technology use increased in 2022 relative to 2020. Specifically, more participants reported health app (63\% vs. 36\%) and digital technology use for physical activity promotion (any use: 44\% vs. 31\%; weekly-daily use: 91\% vs. 64\%) in 2022 vs. 2020. In contrast, digital health literacy decreased in 2022 relative to 2020. Specifically, less participants had high digital health literacy (57\% vs. 69\%) and were confident in using online information for health decisions (34\% vs. 43\%) in 2022 vs. 2020. Digital technology use was associated with higher digital health literacy and younger age (in both surveys), higher income (in survey 1) and residence in larger cities (in survey 2). Conclusion: Digital technologies targeting some health domains, such as physical activity promotion are frequently used and accepted by the users. However, digital health literacy and especially the confidence in using online information for health decisions appear to have decreased in 2022 relative to 2020. Factors that promote digital technology use for health promotion and disease prevention need to be investigated in future studies. Considering that digital health literacy is associated with digital technology use, further research on user needs and preferences is required to understand the reasons for reduction in such literacy in this study.}, language = {en} } @misc{HoffmannTschornSpallek, author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Tschorn, Mira and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Soziale Ungleichheiten in der fr{\"u}hkindlichen Sprachentwicklung w{\"a}hrend der COVID-19-Pandemie im Bundesland Brandenburg}, series = {German Medical Science}, journal = {German Medical Science}, doi = {10.3205/24gmds603}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0183-24gmds6030}, abstract = {Einleitung: Die Entwicklung von Kindern unter sechs Jahren h{\"a}ngt nicht nur von ihren individuellen Eigenschaften ab, sondern auch von den sozialen Umst{\"a}nden, in denen sie leben [1]. Es besteht ein Forschungsbedarf zu m{\"o}glichen Ver{\"a}nderungen der fr{\"u}hkindlichen Sprachentwicklung aufgrund sozialer Ungleichheiten w{\"a}hrend der COVID-19 Pandemie. Diese Studie [2] beschreibt die Pr{\"a}valenz der Verz{\"o}gerung in der Sprachentwicklung von Kindern bei der Einschulung und deren Zusammenh{\"a}nge mit a) der sozio{\"o}konomischen Position der Familie (SEP), b) der Muttersprache und c) der Jahre des Kindergartenbesuchs vor und w{\"a}hrend der Pandemie. Methoden: Verwendet wurden Daten der Schuleingangsuntersuchung im Land Brandenburg aus drei aufeinanderfolgenden Kohorten 5-7-j{\"a}hriger Kinder (2018|19: n=19.299; 2019|20: n=19.916; 2020|21: n=19.698). Der {\"o}ffentliche Gesundheitsdienst erfasst routinem{\"a}ßig die Sprachentwicklung mit validierten Instrumenten des 'Sozialp{\"a}diatrischen Entwicklungsscreenings f{\"u}r Schuleingangsuntersuchungen' [3]. Deskriptive bivariate und multivariate Querschnittsanalysen [OR, 95\%CI] untersuchten die Sprachentwicklungsverz{\"o}gerung [SE ja|nein] mit SEP [niedrig|mittel|hoch], deutscher Muttersprache [ja|nein] und den Jahren des Kindergartenbesuchs [<4|≥4]. Die Analysen wurden stratifiziert nach SEP wiederholt. Ergebnisse: Die SE Pr{\"a}valenz sank {\"u}ber die Jahre insgesamt (21,1\%2018|19; 19.2\%2019|20; 18,8\%2020|21) sowie bei Kindern mit hoher SEP (14,3\%2018|19; 13,0\%2020|21) und mit deutscher Muttersprache (20,2\%2018|19; 17,8\%2020|21). Bei Kindern mit niedrigem SEP stieg die SE Pr{\"a}valenz {\"u}ber die Jahre (42,4\%2018|19; 43,4\%2020|21) und bei Kindern mit nicht-deutscher Muttersprache blieb sie konstant (36,0\%2018|19, 35,5\%2020|21). Die Chancen f{\"u}r eine SE unterscheiden sich dementsprechend nach SEP (2018|19: ORniedrig|hoch=4,41;3,93-4,94; 2020|21: ORniedrig|hoch=5,12;4,54-5,77) und Muttersprache (2018|19: ORnicht-deutsch|deutsch=2,22;1,86-2,66; 2020|21: ORnicht-deutsch|deutsch=2,54;2,19-2,95). Die Jahre des Kindergartenbesuchs trugen nicht zu Unterschieden in der SE Pr{\"a}valenz bei. Schlussfolgerung: Soziale Ungleichheiten bei der SE Pr{\"a}valenz aufgrund der SEP und der Muttersprache nahmen w{\"a}hrend der Pandemie leicht zu. F{\"u}r Familien mit sozio{\"o}konomischen Nachteilen sind Risiko- und Schutzfaktoren f{\"u}r SE der Kinder w{\"a}hrend der Pandemie unklar. Weitere Forschung sollte in L{\"a}ngsschnittbeobachtungen die Auswirkungen der COVID-19 Pandemie auf die fr{\"u}he Kindheit vertiefend betrachten. Literatur 1. Hoff E, Ribot KM. Language Development: Influence of Socio-Economic Status. In: Wright JD, editor. International encyclopedia of the social \& behavioral sciences. Second edition. Amsterdam, Boston, Heidelberg, London, New York, Oxford, Paris, San Diego, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo: Elsevier; 2015. p. 324-8. 2. 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. 3. Daseking M, Oldenhage M, Petermann F, Waldmann HC. Die Validit{\"a}t der Sprachskala des SOPESS unter Ber{\"u}cksichtigung der Erstsprache [Social Pediatric Screening of Developmental Status for School Entry (SOPESS): Validity in the Domain of Speech and Language]. Gesundheitswesen 2009;71(10):663-8.}, language = {de} } @misc{SapplUhlenbrockThieretal., author = {Sappl, Isabella and Uhlenbrock, Greta and Thier, Anne and Schulze, Susanne and Rapp, Michael and Spallek, Jacob and Holmberg, Christine}, title = {Psychosoziale Belastung und Arbeitsbedingungen des Pflegepersonals in Pflegeheimen in der Covid-19-Pandemie}, series = {Pflege}, journal = {Pflege}, issn = {1664-283X}, doi = {10.1024/1012-5302/a001007}, pages = {10}, abstract = {Hintergrund: Mit Beginn der Covid-19-Pandemie im M{\"a}rz 2020 kam es zu zahlreichen Ver{\"a}nderungen im beruflichen Alltag von medizinischem Fachpersonal. Fragestellung: Da bisher das Augenmerk vor allem auf dem Klinikpersonal lag, ist es wichtig auch die Pflegesituation in den Alten- und Pflegeheimen zu betrachten. In dieser Studie wurden die Auswirkungen der Covid-19-Pandemie auf den beruflichen Alltag, die psychosoziale Situation und die interpersonellen Beziehungen des Pflegepersonals in Alten- und Pflegeheimen in Brandenburg untersucht. Methoden: Querschnittsbefragung von Pflegepersonal aus Alten- und Pflegeheimen im Land Brandenburg im Zeitraum von August bis Dezember 2020. Analyse der Frageb{\"o}gen mittels deskriptiver Statistik und qualitativer thematischer Analyse. Ergebnisse: Einerseits f{\"u}hrte die erh{\"o}hte Arbeitsbelastung bei erschwerten Arbeitsbedingungen durch Covid-19-Hygienemaßnahmen oder erh{\"o}hte Arbeitszeiten zu physischer und psychosozialer Belastung. Im Privatleben zeigte sich eine zunehmende soziale Isolation und die Ver{\"a}nderungen in den interpersonellen Beziehungen waren belastend. Andererseits berichteten die Teilnehmenden von Anerkennung und zunehmendem berufspolitischem Interesse. Schlussfolgerungen: Die Covid-19-Pandemie stellte bereits vorher bestehende Belastungen des Pflegepersonals besonders heraus. In Zukunft ist es wichtig, die bekannten Arbeitsbelastungen f{\"u}r das Pflegepersonal in Alten- und Pflegeheimen zu verbessern und Maßnahmen herauszuarbeiten, um einer Zunahme der Belastung in Situationen wie der Covid-19-Pandemie entgegenzuwirken.}, language = {de} } @incollection{ForaitaSpallekZeeb, author = {Foraita, Ronja and Spallek, Jacob and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Causal directed acyclic graphs}, series = {Handbook of Epidemiology}, booktitle = {Handbook of Epidemiology}, editor = {Ahrens, Wolfgang and Pigeot, Iris}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-1-4614-6625-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-1-4614-6625-3_65-1}, pages = {27}, abstract = {In the past decade, causal directed acyclic graphs (DAGs), also called causal diagrams, have been increasingly used to determine confounding variables that must be controlled in order to estimate an unbiased effect between an exposure, an intervention, or a treatment on an outcome. We explain the reasoning of causal DAGs and why a DAG can be used to identify a set of sufficient minimal adjustment variables. In addition, we show how such a causal DAG can be drawn based on prior knowledge. We will discuss further approaches to determine sufficient adjustment sets. If prior knowledge is rare, unclear, or questionable, causal discovery algorithms can be applied to estimate a causal DAG based on data. These algorithms improved greatly over the last years. Nowadays, they can be easily applied to different data structures to estimate at least a partially directed DAG. We show the differences between constraint-based and score-based search algorithms and highlight the popular PC algorithm.}, language = {de} } @misc{TschornArntzHoffmannetal., author = {Tschorn, Mira and Arntz, Fabian and Hoffmann, Stephanie and W{\"o}lke, Maxi and Cohrdes, Caroline and Spallek, Jacob and Rapp, Michael}, title = {Regionale sozio{\"o}konomische Deprivation und Gesundheit bei Kindern und Jugendlichen}, series = {53rd DGPs Congress / 15th {\"O}GP Conference, September 16 - 19, 2024, Wien/Vienna, Abstract-Band}, journal = {53rd DGPs Congress / 15th {\"O}GP Conference, September 16 - 19, 2024, Wien/Vienna, Abstract-Band}, address = {Wien}, pages = {1493 -- 1494}, abstract = {Hintergrund: Von Geburt an sind die Gesundheit und die psychomotorische Entwicklung eng mit der famili{\"a}ren sozio{\"o}konomischen Lebenssituation verbunden. Wir stellen Ergebnisse aus unseren Studien vor, in denen wir den Zusammenhang sozio{\"o}konomischer Deprivation mit verschiedenen Outcomes aus dem Bereich Entwicklung und psychische Gesundheit untersuchen. Methoden: Anhand linearer gemischter Modelle und Mehrebenenmodelle wird untersucht, ob ein zus{\"a}tzlicher Zusammenhang regionaler sozio{\"o}konomischer Deprivation auf die Outcomes Einschulalter, globale Entwicklungsverz{\"o}gerung und psychische Gesundheit {\"u}ber den Effekt individueller sozio{\"o}konomischer Faktoren hinaus besteht. Die vorgestellten Analysen beziehen sich auf die EMOTIKON Studie (171.916 Drittkl{\"a}ssler aus 533 Schulen in 11 Kohorten aus Brandenburg von 2011 bis 2019), Daten der Schuleingangsuntersuchung im Bundesland Brandenburg (Vollerhebung des Vorschuljahrgangs 2018/2019, N=22.801) sowie die KiGGS Kohorte (bev{\"o}lkerungsrepr{\"a}sentative Stichprobe am Robert Koch-Institut, N=17.641 Kinder von 0-17 Jahre zur Baseline in 2003-2006). Regionale Deprivation wird mittels des German Index of socioeconomic Deprivation (GISD, Robert Koch-Institut) operationalisiert. F{\"u}r einzelne Analysen wird zudem der Einfluss der drei GISD Subfaktoren Einkommen, Bildung und Beruf auf die untersuchten Faktoren berichtet. Globale Entwicklungsverz{\"o}gerung wurde standardisiert mittels des SOPESS (Sozialp{\"a}diatrisches Entwicklungsscreening f{\"u}r Einschulungsuntersuchungen) im Rahmen der Schuleingangsuntersuchungen erhoben, psychische Auff{\"a}lligkeiten wurden in der KiGGS Studie anhand des Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) erhoben. Ergebnisse: Die Ergebnisse deuten darauf hin, dass die regionale Deprivation am Wohn- bzw. Schulort der Kinder einen Einfluss auf das Einschulalter und die globale Entwicklungsverz{\"o}gerung hat und dass dieser Einfluss {\"u}ber den Effekt der individuell famili{\"a}ren sozio{\"o}konomischen Bedingungen hinaus besteht. Außerdem werden erste Ergebnisse der Analysen der KiGGS Kohorte vorgestellt.}, language = {de} } @misc{BlumeSchienkiewitzWollgastetal., author = {Blume, Miriam and Schienkiewitz, Anja and Wollgast, Lina and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Sander, Lydia and Spallek, Jacob and Herr, Raphael and Moor, Irene and Pischke, Claudia R. and Iashchenko, Iryna and H{\"o}vener, Claudia and Rattay, Petra}, title = {Association between socioeconomic position of the family and adolescent obesity in Germany - analysis of the mediating Role of familial determinants}, series = {Journal of Obesity}, volume = {2024}, journal = {Journal of Obesity}, number = {1}, publisher = {Wiley}, issn = {2090-0708}, doi = {10.1155/2024/7903972}, pages = {9}, abstract = {Background. Obesity's negative impact on young people's health has long been known. The family and its socioeconomic position (SEP) are key determinants in adolescent obesity. However, understanding which familial determinants explain the association remains limited. Method. The analyses are based on data from the "German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents" (KiGGS) (1,384 females and 1,332 males aged 11 to 17 years). Logistic regression models explored how familial determinants (family stress, family cohesion, parental smoking, parental sporting activity, and parental overweight) mediated the association between family SEP (parental education, occupational status, and household income) and adolescent obesity. Results. Significant total effects for the associations between family SEP in childhood and adolescent obesity were found. Splitting the total effect of the family SEP on obesity into direct and indirect effects, all direct effects turned out to be significant. However, all associations involved also indirect effects of familial determinants, except for household income for female adolescents. Parental smoking and overweight were the most relevant mediators for males and females. For male adolescents, parental sporting activity additionally mediated the association between SEP and obesity. Conclusion. A low SEP in childhood was associated with adolescent obesity. Parental health and health behaviors partly explained the association. For increasing health equality in adolescent health, the consideration of parental health behavior in the planning and implementation of health promotion programs seem to be important.}, language = {en} } @misc{HoffmannTschornSpallek, author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Tschorn, Mira and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Did social inequalities in child development change during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany?}, series = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {34}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, number = {Supplement 3}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckae144.079}, abstract = {Background Early childhood development (aged <6 years) is dependent on the social conditions in which children live and strongly affect their life course trajectory. This study describes changes in social inequalities in language development during the COVID-19 pandemic based on data from the legally prescribed school entry examination in the German federal state of Brandenburg. The aim is to inform public health interventions for individuals at risk of long-term health inequalities. Methods Secondary data from three cohorts of 5-7-year-olds were used [n = 19,2992018|19; n = 19,9162019|20; n = 19,6982020|21]. Language development was assessed as delayed compared to peers [LD yes/no], measured by public health services using validated instruments. Descriptive bivariate and multivariate analyses [OR, 95\%CI] examined language delay [\%] with social inequalities defined by (1) an index composed of parents' reported education and occupation [SEP low|high], (2) 'German native language' [yes|no] and (3) 'years of kindergarten attendance' [<4|≥4]. Results Overall, the proportion of LD decreased over the years (21.1\%2018|19; 19.2\%2019|20; 18.8\%2020|21), both among children from families with high SEP (14.3\%2018|19; 13.0\%2020|21) and from German-speaking families (20.2\%2018|19; 17.8\%2020|21). LD rates among children increased with low SEP (42.4\%2018|19; 43.4\%2020|21) and remained constant with a non-German native language (36.0\%2018|19; 35.5\%2020|21). The probability for LD differed only for SEP (2018|19: ORlow|high=4.4, 3.93-4.94; 2020|21: ORlow|high=5.12, 4.54-5.77) and for native language (2018|19: ORnon-German|German=2.22, 1.86-2.66; 2020|21: ORnon-German|German=2.54, 2.19-2.95). Conclusions Social inequalities in language development based on SEP and native language increased slightly during the pandemic compared to the pre-pandemic period. Research should examine the effects of the pandemic on early development as well as protective and risk factors on a longitudinal basis.}, language = {en} } @misc{BlumeRattayHoffmannetal., author = {Blume, Miriam and Rattay, Petra and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob and Sander, Lydia and Herr, Raphael and Moor, Irene and Pischke, Claudia R. and Iashchenko, Iryna and H{\"o}vener, Claudia}, title = {Zusammenhang zwischen der sozio{\"o}konomischen Position der Familie und Adipositas bei Jugendlichen in Deutschland - welche Rolle hat die Familie?}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {84}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {08/09}, doi = {10.1055/s-0042-1753866}, pages = {826}, abstract = {Einleitung Die gesundheitlichen Folgen von Adipositas f{\"u}r junge Menschen k{\"o}nnen schwerwiegend sein. Bei der Entwicklung verschiedener Gesundheitsoutcomes wie Adipositas spielt f{\"u}r junge Menschen die Familie als auch ihre sozio{\"o}konomische Position (SEP) eine große Rolle. In dieser Analyse wird untersucht, welche famili{\"a}re Determinanten den Zusammenhang zwischen SEP der Familie und Adipositas bei Jugendlichen erkl{\"a}ren. Methoden Die vorliegende Analyse wurde mit Daten der "Studie zur Gesundheit von Kindern und Jugendlichen in Deutschland" (KiGGS) (Basiserhebung, Welle 1 und 2) durchgef{\"u}hrt (1301 weibliche und 1232 m{\"a}nnliche 11- bis 17-J{\"a}hrige). Mittels logistischer Regressionsmodelle (KHB-Methode) wurden f{\"u}r den Zusammenhang zwischen der SEP der Familie (Einkommen, berufliche Stellung, Bildung, SES-Index) und Adipositas (Ja/Nein) bei Jugendlichen die mediierenden Effekte von famili{\"a}ren Determinanten (elterliches Rauchen, elterliche sportliche Aktivit{\"a}ten, elterliches {\"U}bergewicht, famili{\"a}rer Stress und famili{\"a}rer Zusammenhalt) analysiert. Ergebnisse Die Pr{\"a}valenz von Adipositas betrug 7,9 \% bei den weiblichen und 8,4 \% bei den m{\"a}nnlichen Jugendlichen. Es zeigen sich signifikante Zusammenh{\"a}nge zwischen Adipositas und SEP zu Ungunsten von jenen mit niedriger sozio{\"o}konomischer Position. Famili{\"a}re Determinanten erkl{\"a}ren teilweise oder vollst{\"a}ndig den Zusammenhang zwischen SEP und Adipositas bei Jugendlichen. Es wurden geschlechtsspezifische Unterschiede im Ausmaß der Mediation der Familie gefunden. Bei Jungen erkl{\"a}ren famili{\"a}re Determinanten vollst{\"a}ndig den Zusammenhang zwischen Adipositas und Einkommen sowie zwischen Adipositas und der beruflichen Stellung der Eltern. Bei m{\"a}nnlichen Jugendlichen l{\"a}sst sich der indirekte Effekt abh{\"a}ngig von der jeweiligen SEP-Variable zu 20,8 - 27,9 \% auf das elterliche Rauchen, zu 14,8 - 26,3 \% auf die elterliche sportliche Aktivit{\"a}t und zu 42,6 - 63,6 \% auf das elterliche {\"U}bergewicht zur{\"u}ckf{\"u}hren. Bei M{\"a}dchen wurde der Zusammenhang zwischen der SEP und Adipositas teilweise durch famili{\"a}re Determinanten erkl{\"a}rt. Bei weiblichen Jugendlichen l{\"a}sst sich der indirekte Effekt abh{\"a}ngig von der jeweiligen SEP-Variable zu 26,0 - 52,2 \% auf das elterliche Rauchen und zu 41,6 - 67,6 \% auf das elterliche {\"U}bergewicht zur{\"u}ckf{\"u}hren. Schlussfolgerung Die Adipositas-Pr{\"a}valenz von Jugendlichen variiert nach dem SEP. Famili{\"a}re Determinanten sind wichtige mediierende Faktoren f{\"u}r gesundheitliche Ungleichheiten bei Adipositas von Jugendlichen. Es zeigt sich, dass sich Unterschiede in der Adipositas nach SEP insbesondere durch das elterliche Gesundheitsverhalten (v.a. elterliches Rauchen, elterliches {\"U}bergewicht und elterliche sportliche Aktivit{\"a}t) erkl{\"a}ren lassen. Die Ber{\"u}cksichtigung und Einbindung der Familie bei der Planung und Umsetzung von Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderungs- und Pr{\"a}ventionsprogrammen f{\"u}r gesundheitliche Chancengleichheit bei Jugendlichen ist essentiell.}, language = {de} } @misc{HerkeReuterMayeretal., author = {Herke, Max and Reuter, Marvin and Mayer, A. and Spallek, Jacob and Rattay, Petra and Moor, Irene and Richter, Matthias}, title = {Wie wirkt sich die sozio{\"o}konomische Komposition der Schule auf Ungleichheiten im subjektiven Wohlbefinden von Sch{\"u}lerinnen und Sch{\"u}lern in Deutschland aus?}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {84}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {08/09}, publisher = {Georg Thieme Verlag}, doi = {10.1055/s-0042-1753867}, pages = {826}, abstract = {Einleitung Zielsetzung des Beitrags ist es, zu untersuchen, inwiefern die sozio{\"o}konomische Komposition von Schulen mit dem Wohlbefinden von Sch{\"u}lerinnen und Sch{\"u}lern in Deutschland assoziiert ist. Konkret wurden die Assoziationen der Bildung, des Einkommens und des beruflichen Status der Eltern auf Individualebene und aggregiert auf Schulebene sowie die Interaktionen zwischen diesen Ebenen auf das subjektive Wohlbefinden von Sch{\"u}lern der Sekundarstufe I untersucht. Methoden Es wurden Daten der Startkohorte „Klasse 5" des Nationalen Bildungspanels (NEPS) herangezogen. Die Kohorte startete 2010 mit einer repr{\"a}sentativen Stichprobe von F{\"u}nftkl{\"a}sslern in Deutschland, welche j{\"a}hrlich nachverfolgt wurden. Es wurden Erhebungswellen von der f{\"u}nften bis zur neunten Klasse zusammengefasst. Damit konnten 14.265 Beobachtungen mit vollst{\"a}ndigen Angaben von 3.977 Sch{\"u}lerinnen und Sch{\"u}lern in 218 Schulen in den Analysen ber{\"u}cksichtigt werden. Mit Mixed-Models wurde getestet, ob die sozio{\"o}konomische Position auf individueller und/oder schulischer Ebene und die ebenen{\"u}bergreifende Interaktion dieser Indikatoren mit dem Wohlbefinden (adaptierter Personal Well-Being - School Children-Index) der Jugendlichen assoziiert ist. Es wurde f{\"u}r Alter, Geschlecht, Migrationshintergrund, Familienform, Schultyp und Notendurchschnitt kontrolliert. Ergebnisse Auf individueller Ebene war das elterliche Einkommen mit h{\"o}herem Wohlbefinden verbunden. Der berufliche Status der Eltern zeigte keine signifikanten Assoziationen. Auf Schulebene fanden wir einen geringen, positiven Zusammenhang zwischen dem durchschnittlichen elterlichen Einkommen und dem individuellen Wohlbefinden, aber auch einen m{\"a}ßig negativen Einfluss eines hohen Anteils hoch gebildeter Eltern auf das Wohlbefinden. In Sensitivit{\"a}tsanalysen blieben diese Zusammenh{\"a}nge auch bei separater Betrachtung dieser Indikatoren bestehen. Die Zusammenh{\"a}nge auf Individualebene wurden nicht durch die sozio{\"o}konomische Komposition von Schulen moderiert, es konnten keine signifikanten ebenen{\"u}bergreifende Interaktionen festgestellt werden. Schlussfolgerung Es wurde ein Zusammenhang der sozio{\"o}konomischen Zusammensetzung der Schule mit dem subjektiven Wohlbefinden der Jugendlichen gefunden. Internationale Befunde einer Moderation der Zusammenh{\"a}nge auf individueller Ebene durch sozio{\"o}konomische Charakteristika auf Schulebene konnten jedoch nicht repliziert werden. Die Zusammenh{\"a}nge zwischen individueller SEP und Wohlbefinden variieren somit nicht in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit von der SEP auf Schulebene. Es zeigen sich vielmehr in Teilen additive Effekte f{\"u}r die individuelle und schulische SEP.}, language = {de} } @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 = {Die Rolle der regionalen Gesundheitspolitik f{\"u}r die sozio{\"o}konomische Ungleichheit in der Inanspruchnahme der Gesundheitsleistungen}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {84}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {08/09}, publisher = {Georg Thieme Verlag}, doi = {10.1055/s-0042-1753865}, pages = {825}, abstract = {Einleitung Die J1 ist eine Vorsorgeuntersuchung, die f{\"u}r Kinder zwischen 12 und 14 Jahren empfohlen ist. Im Gegensatz zu den etablierten U1- bis U9-Untersuchungen f{\"u}r j{\"u}ngere Kinder mit Teilnahmeraten {\"u}ber 90\% liegt die Teilnahme bei der J1 bei etwa 40\%. Ein Grund f{\"u}r die mangelnde Teilnahme an der J1 ist die geringe Bekanntheit bei Eltern und Kindern. Mehrere Bundesl{\"a}nder haben Einladungswesen eingef{\"u}hrt, um Jugendliche zur Teilnahme an der J1 zu motivieren. Die Einladung „Dein Ticket zur J1" wurde Mitte 2017 in Bayern eingef{\"u}hrt. Das „Ticket" ist ein Informationsflyer {\"u}ber die J1 in einer jugendgerechten Gestaltung. Die vorliegende Analyse untersuchte, ob die regionale Informationskampagne zu einer Steigerung der Teilnahme an der J1 gef{\"u}hrt hat, ob die Effekte mit dem sozio{\"o}konomischen Status der Familie (SES) variieren und welche Meso-Ebene-Merkmale des Gesundheitssystems mit der J1-Teilnahme korrelieren. Methoden Um die Wirkung der Intervention zu untersuchen, wurden bundesweite anonymisierte Routinedaten der Techniker Krankenkasse aus den Jahren 2016-2018 sowie ein Difference-in-Differences-Design auf individueller Ebene verwendet. Unter der Annahme eines parallelen Trends auf Bundesl{\"a}nderebene wurde die J1-Teilnahme von 13- und 14-J{\"a}hrigen in Bayern mit anderen Bundesl{\"a}ndern vor und nach der Intervention verglichen. Zus{\"a}tzlich wurde die Analyse f{\"u}r die verschiedenen SES-Gruppen durchgef{\"u}hrt. Wir untersuchten auch, ob Faktoren auf Mesoebene des Gesundheitssystems mit der Teilnahme an der J1 korrelierten. Ergebnisse Die Einf{\"u}hrung von „Dein Ticket zur J1" erh{\"o}hte die Teilnahme an der J1 um 1 \%. Obwohl eine h{\"o}here Bildung und berufliche Stellung der Eltern positiv mit der J1-Teilnahme korrelierten, war der Effekt der Intervention bei Kindern aus Familien mit niedrigerem SES st{\"a}rker (Anstieg um 5 \%). Die Kinderarztdichte auf Kreisebene korrelierte zudem positiv mit der Teilnahme an der J1. Schlussfolgerung Die Intervention hat das Potenzial, die sozio{\"o}konomische Ungleichheit bei der Inanspruchnahme von Gesundheitsleistungen zu verringern, da die Effekte f{\"u}r Kinder aus Familien mit niedrigerem SES st{\"a}rker waren. Es bedarf jedoch weiterer Maßnahmen, um Jugendliche {\"u}ber die J1 und die damit verbundenen gesundheitlichen Vorteile zu informieren. Zuk{\"u}nftige Studien sollten untersuchen, von welchen weiteren Faktoren die Wirksamkeit der Intervention abh{\"a}ngt, wie z. B. die Art und Anzahl der Kommunikationskan{\"a}le.}, language = {de} } @misc{UhlenbrockSchulzeSappletal., author = {Uhlenbrock, Greta and Schulze, Susanne and Sappl, Isabella and Rapp, Michael A. and Tallarek, Marie and Spallek, Jacob and Holmberg, Christine}, title = {Sorge vor Covid-19-Infektion und das Risiko f{\"u}r Burnout-Symptome: eine Studie zur Belastung von Pflegekr{\"a}ften in Brandenburger Pflegeheimen w{\"a}hrend der Covid-19-Pandemie}, series = {Psychiatrische Praxis}, volume = {50}, journal = {Psychiatrische Praxis}, number = {7}, issn = {1439-0876}, doi = {10.1055/a-2019-6495}, pages = {353 -- 360}, abstract = {Ziel der Studie Untersuchung der Assoziation von Sorge vor eigener Infektion oder der Infektion von Freunden, Familie und Pflegebed{\"u}rftigen mit Covid-19 und Burnout-Symptomen von Pflegekr{\"a}ften in Brandenburger vollstation{\"a}ren Altenpflegeeinrichtungen. Methodik Querschnittliche Befragung von Pflegekr{\"a}ften (n=195) in Brandenburger Pflegeheimen zwischen August und Dezember 2020 hinsichtlich ihrer psychosozialen Belastung am Arbeitsplatz. Ergebnisse Das Vorliegen der Sorge, sich selbst, Familie und/oder Freunde oder Pflegebed{\"u}rftige mit Covid-19 infiziert zu haben, ist mit einer erh{\"o}hten Auspr{\"a}gung von Burnout-Symptomen assoziiert (b=0,200, t(155)=2,777, p=0,006). Schlussfolgerung Ein erh{\"o}htes Erleben von Burnout-Symptomen durch die Sorge eines Infektionsrisikos mit Covid-19 am Arbeitsplatz spricht f{\"u}r den Bedarf umfassender Unterst{\"u}tzungsmaßnahmen sowie nachhaltiger Konzepte zum Umgang mit psychosozialer Belastung f{\"u}r Pflegekr{\"a}fte in der Altenpflege.}, language = {de} } @misc{EckertSeidelStoelzeletal., author = {Eckert, Sandra van and Seidel, Nadja and St{\"o}lzel, Friederike and Wolff, Michaela and Glausch, Melanie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Aktiv leben mit Krebs - Tipps f{\"u}r einen gesunden Lebensstil" - Bedarfserfassung und Entwicklung einer multimedialen Patienteninformation}, series = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {85}, journal = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, number = {4}, issn = {0941-3790}, doi = {10.1055/a-1709-0939}, pages = {227 -- 233}, abstract = {Die positive Wirkung eines gesunden Lebensstils auf die ganz- heitliche Verfassung und Lebensqualit{\"a}t f{\"u}r Krebspatient*innen (Cancer Survivors) ist wissenschaftlich belegt. Gem{\"a}ß den Na- tional Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines for Survivorship ist Unterst{\"u}tzung in diesem Bereich ausdr{\"u}cklich gefordert. Bei hohem Unterst{\"u}tzungsbedarf f{\"u}r die Entwick- lung und Umsetzung eines gesunden Lebensstils gibt es jedoch, vor allem in l{\"a}ndlichen Regionen, einen Mangel an spezialisier- ten Angeboten f{\"u}r Krebspatient*innen. Nach Erfassung der Bed{\"u}rfnisse war es unser Ziel, eine leicht zug{\"a}ngliche, multi- mediale Patienteninformation auf der Basis des sozial-kogniti- ven Prozessmodells des Gesundheitsverhaltens (Health Action Process Approach - HAPA), zu konzipieren. Die Anhebung der Gesundheitskompetenz steht u. a. als Basis f{\"u}r informierte Ent- scheidungen, und ist damit eine wichtige Ressource f{\"u}r die Krebsnachsorge. Weiterf{\"u}hrende Erhebungen zur Akzeptanz, Nutzung und Auswirkung der Patienteninformation hinsichtlich einer angestrebten, l{\"a}ngerfristigen {\"A}nderung des Gesundheits- verhaltens sind empfohlen.}, language = {de} } @misc{ScholaskeSpallekEntringer, author = {Scholaske, Laura and Spallek, Jacob and Entringer, Sonja}, title = {Women of Turkish origin exhibit higher stress levels during pregnancy: Results from a prospective cohort study}, series = {Bewegte Zeiten: Lebenswelten im Wandel - Gemeinsamer Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Medizinische Psychologie e.V. \& der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Medizinische Soziologie e.V.}, journal = {Bewegte Zeiten: Lebenswelten im Wandel - Gemeinsamer Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Medizinische Psychologie e.V. \& der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Medizinische Soziologie e.V.}, pages = {173}, abstract = {Health inequalities exist between people with and without a migration background in many societies. These inequalities seem to be perpetuated to the offspring generation born in the host country. This phenomenon is also observed among people of Turkish origin in Germany. Stress psychological and stress biological processes during pregnancy may play an important role in how maternal conditions may be transmitted to the child. We present here findings on the role of Turkish migration background for psychological stress experiences and stress biology during pregnancy. 140 pregnant women (81 non migrant German, 33 of Turkish origin, 26 of other origin) participated in a prospective cohort study that was carried out in Bielefeld and Berlin and that encompassed two study visits during pregnancy at first and second trimester pregnancy (Spallek et al., 2020). At both study visits, we derived concentrations of maternal inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6) and diurnal cortisol profiles, and participants completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD). Multilevel models showed that Turkish-origin women had increased inflammatory levels (Spallek et al., 2021), a blunted cortisol awakening response and flatter diurnal cortisol slope (Entringer et al., 2022), and they exhibited higher levels of perceived stress and depressive symptoms during pregnancy compared to non-migrant women after adjustment for socioeconomic factors. Women of Turkish origin show increased stress levels on the psychological and biological level during pregnancy. The potential role of this elevated stress for the offspring's health is subject to future analyses.}, language = {de} } @misc{DeSantisMuellmannPanetal., author = {De Santis, Karina Karolina and M{\"u}llmann, Saskia and Pan, Chen-Chia and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob and Haug, Ulrike and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Use and attitudes toward digital technologies in health context: A nationwide survey in Germany}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {85}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {809}, doi = {10.1055/s-0043-1770610}, pages = {812 -- 813}, abstract = {Introduction Digital technologies, such as health apps, can contribute to health promotion and disease prevention. This study investigated the use and attitudes toward digital technologies in health context using a nationwide survey. Methods Adult internet users (n=1020) from 16 federal states in Germany participated in computer-assisted telephone interviews in November 2022. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analyses. Results Overall, 61\% of participants reported internet use in health context. Among the users, digital technologies were used to obtain general health information by 63\% and to support physical activity or to obtain information on cancer by less than 50\%. Over 90\% of users rated such technologies as easy to use and useful to obtain health information, to support physical activity or to obtain information on cancer. However, confidence in using the internet for health decisions was low. Digital technology use in health context was associated with higher eHealth literacy. Digital technologies were preferred by younger participants to support physical activity and by older participants to obtain information on cancer. Conclusion Although digital technologies are easy to use, the use of digital technologies for health promotion and disease prevention and confidence in using the internet for health decisions were low among internet users in this study. Factors that promote digital technology use for health promotion and prevention need to be investigated in further studies.}, language = {en} } @misc{TallarekJostSpallek, author = {Tallarek, Marie and Jost, Annemarie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Handlungsmodell: Der Umgang von Hebammen mit den Pr{\"a}ferenzen Geb{\"a}render}, series = {Deutsches Netzwerk Versorgungsforschung e. V.}, journal = {Deutsches Netzwerk Versorgungsforschung e. V.}, publisher = {German Medical Science GMS Publishing House}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, doi = {10.3205/23dkvf405}, abstract = {Hintergrund und Stand der Forschung: Die F{\"o}rderung einer selbstbestimmten Geburt wird in {\"o}ffentlichen, fachlichen und politischen Diskursen zunehmend als ein Charakteristikum guter Geburtshilfe diskutiert. Der Grad der Selbstbestimmung h{\"a}ngt maßgeblich davon ab, inwieweit die Pr{\"a}ferenzen (W{\"u}nsche, Vorstellungen) Geb{\"a}render verhandelt und umgesetzt werden (k{\"o}nnen). Bislang liegt jedoch keine aktuelle, empirisch informierte Theorie zum Umgang von Hebammen mit den Pr{\"a}ferenzen Geb{\"a}render in Deutschland unter der Ber{\"u}cksichtigung verschiedener Geburtshilfe-Settings vor. Fragestellung und Zielsetzung, Hypothese: Im Rahmen des qualitativen Forschungsprojekts „Wie erleben Hebammen in Deutschland die Selbstbestimmung Geb{\"a}render?" (2021-2024) wurde die folgende Fragestellung aus der Perspektive der teilnehmenden Hebammen untersucht: „Wie gehen Hebammen in Deutschland mit den Pr{\"a}ferenzen Geb{\"a}render um?". Methode: Es wurden 11 problemzentrierte Einzelinterviews mit Hebammen durchgef{\"u}hrt. Eingeschlossen wurden Hebammen mit laufender oder abgeschlossener Ausbildung, deren letzte begleitete Geburt max. 6 Monate zur{\"u}cklag. Ziel des Samplings war eine gr{\"o}ßtm{\"o}gliche Varianz in Bezug auf repr{\"a}sentierte Settings (Kliniken, Geburtsh{\"a}user, Hausgeburten), geografische Regionen und individuelle Merkmale (u.a. Erfahrung, Alter) der Teilnehmenden. Die Interviews wurden aufgezeichnet, transkribiert, anonymisiert und mittels der Grounded Theory Methodologie nach Strauss/Corbin ausgewertet. Ein positives Ethik-Votum liegt vor. Ergebnisse: Das Modell umfasst 7 Handlungsschritte: 1. Situationsdeutung; 2. Abw{\"a}gen und Priorisieren relevanter Parameter; 3. Bestimmen des M{\"o}glichkeitsrahmens f{\"u}r die Gestaltung der Geburt; 4. Abgleich der Pr{\"a}ferenz(en) mit dem M{\"o}glichkeitsrahmen; 5. Verhandeln der Pr{\"a}ferenz(en); 6. Kontinuierliches {\"U}berwachen kontextueller/situativer {\"A}nderungen; 7. ggf. Anpassen/Neubestimmung des M{\"o}glichkeitsrahmens. Die Handlungen stehen in wechselseitiger Beziehung zu kontextuellen Bedingungen (strukturell; interpersonell; pers{\"o}nlich-individuell; gesundheitliche Situation; Geburtsverlauf; Geburtsverst{\"a}ndnis). Selbstbestimmung ist gem{\"a}ß des Modells auch dann m{\"o}glich, wenn vorherige Pr{\"a}ferenzen unter der Geburt verworfen, ge{\"a}ndert und/oder neu entwickelt werden. Diskussion: Das empirisch informierte Modell beschreibt, wie Hebammen mit den Pr{\"a}ferenzen Geb{\"a}render umgehen und dadurch Selbstbestimmung unter der Geburt beeinflussen. Es trifft keine Aussage dar{\"u}ber, inwieweit eine Geburt als „gut" erlebt wird oder gelten kann. Im weiteren Verlauf der Studie wird untersucht, inwieweit die Beziehungsgestaltung sich auf die Handlungsschritte auswirkt. Das induktiv entwickelte Modell sollte im Zuge weiterer Forschung hinsichtlich seiner Generalisierbarkeit {\"u}berpr{\"u}ft werden. Implikation f{\"u}r die Forschung: Das Modell leistet einen Beitrag zum Verst{\"a}ndnis dessen, wie Hebammen mit den Pr{\"a}ferenzen Geb{\"a}render umgehen, welche Einflussfaktoren und Abw{\"a}gungen dabei von Bedeutung sind und inwieweit Selbstbestimmung auch verworfene, ge{\"a}nderte oder neu entwickelte Pr{\"a}ferenzen unter der Geburt einschließt.}, language = {de} } @misc{ReuterPischkeRigoetal., author = {Reuter, Marvin and Pischke, Claudia R. and Rigo, Mariann and Diehl, Katharina and Spallek, Jacob and Richter, Matthias and H{\"o}vener, Claudia and Dragano, Nico}, title = {Health inequalities among young workers: the mediating role of working conditions and company characteristics}, series = {International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health}, volume = {96}, journal = {International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health}, number = {10}, issn = {1432-1246}, doi = {10.1007/s00420-023-02010-6}, pages = {1313 -- 1324}, abstract = {Objective Few studies have investigated health inequalities among young workers. The objectives of this study are to assess the extent of health inequalities in a sample of job starters and to explore the contribution of job demands and organisational factors. Methods We analyze data from the BIBB/BAuA Youth Employment Survey 2012. The cross-sectional survey includes a representative sample of 3214 German employees, apprentices, and trainees aged 15-24 years. Individuals were grouped by their years of schooling into low (< 12 years) and high levels of education (≥ 12 years). Regression analysis estimated the link between education and four health outcomes: self-rated health, number of health events, musculoskeletal symptoms, and mental health problems over the last 12 months. Counterfactual mediation analysis tested for indirect effects of education via working conditions (i.e., physical and psychosocial job demands) and company characteristics (i.e., company size, health prevention measures, financial situation, downsizing). All analyses were adjusted for age, sex, nationality, region, working hours, job tenure, employment relationship, and economic sector. Results Highly educated workers reported better self-rated health (b = 0.24, 95\% CI 0.18-0.31) and lower numbers of health events (Rate Ratio (RR) = 0.74, 95\% CI 0.67-0.82), musculoskeletal symptoms (RR = 0.73, 95\% CI 0.66-0.80) and mental health problems (RR = 0.84, 95\% CI 0.76-0.93). Total job demands explained between 21.6\% and 87.2\% of the educational differences (depending on health outcome). Unfavourable company characteristics were associated with worse health, but showed no or only small mediation effects. Conclusions Health inequalities are already present at the early working career due to socio-economically stratified working hazards. To enhance prevention measures that aim at reducing inequalities in workplace health, we propose shifting attention towards earlier stages of life.}, language = {en} } @misc{ScholaskeSpallekDumanetal., author = {Scholaske, Laura and Spallek, Jacob and Duman, Elif Aysimi and Adam, Emma K. and Razum, Oliver and Entringer, Sonja}, title = {Increased Levels of Psychological Stress and Alterations in Stress Biology during Pregnancy among Women of Turkish-Origin in Germany}, series = {Psychoneuroendocrinology}, volume = {153}, journal = {Psychoneuroendocrinology}, publisher = {ScienceDirect}, issn = {0306-4530}, doi = {10.1016/j.psyneuen.2023.106269}, pages = {1}, abstract = {Background People of Turkish origin constitute one of the biggest migrant groups in Germany. They have an increased risk to develop stress-related health disadvantages, and this risk is also prevalent in the offspring generation from early ages on. We have conducted a multi-site prospective cohort study to examine the role of stress and stress biology in this intergenerational perpetuation of health disparities. Methods 140 pregnant women (33 of Turkish origin) participated in a prospective cohort study with two study visits during pregnancy and one after birth (T1: 20-25 weeks of gestation, T2: 30-35 weeks of gestation, T3: four weeks after birth). At T1 and T2, women completed the Perceived Stress Scale and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale and collected saliva samples after awakening, 30 minutes after awakening, and in the evening, and venous blood samples were collected for analysis of CRP and IL-6 concentrations. Results Multilevel models showed that Turkish-origin women exhibited higher levels of perceived stress and depressive symptoms, had increased inflammatory levels (Spallek et al., 2021), a blunted cortisol awakening response and flatter diurnal cortisol slope during pregnancy compared to non-migrant women after adjustment for socioeconomic factors.Some of the effects were mainly driven by 2nd generation migrants. Conclusions Increased levels of psychosocial stress and stress-related biological alterations among Turkish-origin pregnant women may contribute to the intergenerational transmission of health disadvantages in this group.}, language = {de} } @misc{HoffmannSchulzeLoeffleretal., author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Schulze, Susanne and L{\"o}ffler, Antje and Becker, Juliane and Gremmels, Heinz-Detlef and Holmberg, Christine and Rapp, Michael A. and Entringer, Sonja and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect depressive symptoms? Longitudinal analysis of health worker data}, series = {European Journal of Public Health,16th European Public Health Conference 2023 Our Food, Our Health, Our Earth: A Sustainable Future for Humanity Dublin, Ireland 8-11 November 2023}, volume = {33}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health,16th European Public Health Conference 2023 Our Food, Our Health, Our Earth: A Sustainable Future for Humanity Dublin, Ireland 8-11 November 2023}, number = {2}, issn = {1101-1262}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckad160.334}, abstract = {Background Health workers play a vital role in response to outbreaks under pandemic circumstances, but are also highly vulnerable to stress-related mental health issues (e.g., due to pandemic workload). There are knowledge gaps regarding temporal development of the emergence of depressive symptoms among health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and their determinants. This study examined the trajectory of depressive symptoms and their association with a) stress perception, b) own COVID-19 infection and c) COVID-19 exposure at work. Methods This cohort study with 91 health workers (90\% female, x⎯⎯=45 years) from a German general hospital included (1) medical, nursing and therapeutic staff and (2) administrative staff. Data were collected longitudinally every month from July to December 2020. Linear multilevel models were used to evaluate associations between trajectories of depression scores (German 'General Depression Scale') with perceived stress ('Perceived Stress Scale'). Laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 infection was tested as a moderator of depressive symptom development. Trajectoires of depressive symptom modalities (e.g., somatic, emotional) were analysed stratified by COVID-19 exposure at work. Results Depression scores increased across the study period (b=.03, .02-.05). Perceived stress was associated with depression scores (b=.12, .10-.14). The presence of health workers' own COVID-19 infection was associated with a higher increase (b=.06, .01-.10). Somatic symptoms of depression increased over time only among health workers directly exposed to COVID-19 patients at work (b=.25, .13-.38). Conclusions The increase in depressive symptomatology among health workers exposed to COVID-19 in the workplace points to the need for further research. Since the infection with COVID-19 is associated with an increase of depressive symptoms across time, awareness should be raised about measures to protect against virus transmission, especially during a pandemic. Exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace is associated with increased somatic depressive symptoms.}, language = {en} } @incollection{ZeebStronksAgyemangetal., author = {Zeeb, Hajo and Stronks, Karien and Agyemang, Charles and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Epidemiological Studies on Migrant Health}, series = {Handbook of Epidemiology}, booktitle = {Handbook of Epidemiology}, editor = {Ahrens, Wolfgang and Pigeot, Iris}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-1-4614-6625-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-1-4614-6625-3_80-1}, pages = {27}, abstract = {Migration and its influence on population health is a very dynamic but also normal and continuous phenomenon happening permanently in human history and most societies. Immigrants may have been exposed in ways that differ from those of the non-migrant population over their whole life course, including the period before migration, the migration process, and the period after migration. Epidemiological studies on the health experience of migrants have provided important insights into disease etiology but obviously also serve to identify exposure and risk differences between different population groups, and their determinants. This chapter presents an overview of the history and importance of studies among migrants and ethnic minorities. It provides insights into concepts, definitions, and terminology, as well as data sources that can be used for epidemiological research in this field. Key studies that shape the research field are presented. Detailed data both for the migrant populations of interest and for comparison populations are required for a comprehensive, theory-based assessment of the changing health of migrants. Modern, diversity-sensible epidemiological and health research needs to routinely endorse all fundamental quality requirements of epidemiological research and should strive for a system's perspective to fully understand the interplay of influences and conditions shaping the health of migrant populations and population health in general.}, language = {de} } @incollection{NowakTallarekHoffmannetal., author = {Nowak, Anna Christina and Tallarek, Marie and Hoffmann, Stephanie and H{\"o}vener, Claudia and Razum, Oliver and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Nachhaltigkeit in der Gesundheit(sversorgung) von zugewanderten Menschen}, series = {Gesundheit und Nachhaltigkeit}, booktitle = {Gesundheit und Nachhaltigkeit}, editor = {Hartung, Susanne and Wihofszky, Petra}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-64954-1}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-64954-1_22-1}, pages = {11}, abstract = {In diesem Beitrag wird facettenartig eine Br{\"u}cke zwischen Zuwanderung und Gesundheit(-sversorgung) unter besonderer Ber{\"u}cksichtigung der globalen Ziele zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung geschlagen. Um Migrationserfahrungen als (potenziellen) Einflussfaktor auf gesundheitliche Chancengleichheit zu verstehen, wird die politisch-rechtliche Situation von Menschen mit Einwanderungsgeschichte im Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung und zu Pr{\"a}ventions- und Gesundheitsf{\"o}rderungsmaßnahmen beschrieben. Dabei zeigt sich, dass sich die gesundheitliche Versorgungssituation durch soziale, politische, institutionelle und strukturelle Ungleichheiten und Benachteiligungen auszeichnet, die weder in den globalen Zielen zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung noch in der deutschen Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie angemessene Ber{\"u}cksichtigung finden.}, language = {de} } @misc{HoffmannSanderRattayetal., author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Sander, Lydia and Rattay, Petra and Blume, Miriam and H{\"o}vener, Claudia and Schneider, Sven and Richter, Matthias and Pischke, Claudia R. and Sch{\"u}ttig, Wiebke and De Bock, Freia and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Do family characteristics contribute to a socioeconomic gradient in overweight in early childhood? - Single mediation analyses of data from German preschool children}, series = {Preventive Medicine Reports}, volume = {33}, journal = {Preventive Medicine Reports}, issn = {2211-3355}, doi = {10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102178}, abstract = {Children's overweight is strongly associated with family socioeconomic position (SEP) and family characteristics (FC). There is limited research on the extent to which FC account for a socioeconomic gradient in childhood overweight. This study examined whether FC explain SEP differences in the prevalence of overweight. The study used baseline data of preschool-aged children from the German 'PReschool INtervention Study'. The sample (n = 872, 48\% girls) was recruited at kindergartens in Baden-W{\"u}rttemberg, Germany. Data included children's measured weight status and parents' reports on socioeconomic indicators (e.g., school education, vocational education, income) and FC. Variables represent main determinants of overweight (nutrition: sweets consumption in front of TV, soft drink consumption, regular breakfast, child sets table; physical activity: outdoor sports; parental role model). In single mediation analyses indirect effects of SEP on overweight were analysed (OR[95\%CI]). Preschool girls and boys with low parental education had higher odds for overweight than children with high parental education. Among boys, low levels of parental education contributed to the odds of overweight via indirect effects by both factors 'sweets consumption in front of TV' (OR = 1.31[1.05-1.59]) and 'no sports' (OR = 1.14[1.01-1.38]). Among girls, FC measured did not explain SEP differences in overweight. Family nutrition and parental/family physical activity contribute to inequalities in overweight among preschool boys, but not girls. Research is needed to identify FC that explain inequalities in overweight for both.}, language = {en} } @misc{BoeckmannJaehnBergholzetal., author = {B{\"o}ckmann, Robert and Jaehn, Philipp and Bergholz, Andreas and Spallek, Jacob and Rapp, Michael A. and Holmberg, Christine}, title = {Entwicklung eines Sozialstrukturindex zur Ermittlung des soziostrukturellen Versorgungsbedarfs in der ambulanten medizinischen Versorgung in Brandenburg}, series = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {85}, journal = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, number = {12}, issn = {1439-4421}, doi = {10.1055/a-2042-9874}, pages = {1140 -- 1148}, abstract = {Introduction: Despite the growing numbers of physicians in outpatient care, continuing discussion about the planning of physician requirements suggests remaining problems in this field, which could be due to focussing on the ratio of physician to population rather than on morbidity-based evaluations. Against this background, this paper tries to depict the latent need in outpatient care, illustrates supply and demand and further tests the hypothesis that there is a relative inequality in distribution due to physicians preferring to locate in socially privileged areas in the German state of Brandenburg. Methods: We aggregated all data available on a small scale with potential impact on demand and examined it via principal component analysis. The generated factor was mapped together with the locations of general practitioners and specialists in general care. Using linear regressions, the number of practitioners was compared to the local index value to determine regional inequalities. Results: The PCA suggested a one factor solution; that factor was designated Social Structure Index due to its values. The mapping showed a tendency of higher index values towards the central areas of Brandenburg surrounding Berlin. Regressions of the number of practitioners against the index values revealed no significant differences between communities with high and low index values. Conclusion: The extension of factors concluding the evaluation of physician demand in outpatient care confirms the problems of physician supply in rural areas, where sparse populations meet social disadvantages and poor accessibility. An underlying inequality in distribution in terms of physicians preferring socially privileged areas could not be detected.}, language = {de} } @misc{BergholzJaehnBoeckmannetal., author = {Bergholz, Andreas and Jaehn, Philipp and B{\"o}ckmann, Robert and Reibis, Rona and Spallek, Jacob and Rapp, Michael A. and Ritter, Oliver and Demmerer, Niklas and Holmberg, Christine}, title = {Erreichbarkeit der kardiologischen Versorgungsinfrastruktur im Bundesland Brandenburg in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit vom lokalen Versorgungsbedarfs}, series = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, journal = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, issn = {1439-4421}, doi = {10.1055/a-2075-7748}, abstract = {Ziel der Studie Im bundesweiten Vergleich weist Brandenburg eine der h{\"o}chsten Morbidit{\"a}ts- und Mortalit{\"a}tsraten isch{\"a}mischer Herzerkrankungen auf. Die Erreichbarkeit der medizinischen Versorgungsinfrastruktur gilt dabei als eine Erkl{\"a}rungsm{\"o}glichkeit f{\"u}r regionale gesundheitliche Ungleichheit. Demnach verfolgt die Studie das Ziel, die Distanzen zu verschiedenen Versorgungsarten der kardiologischen Versorgung auf Gemeindeebene zu berechnen und diese im Zusammenhang mit dem lokalen Versorgungsbedarf zu betrachten. Methodik Pr{\"a}ventive Sportangebote, Haus{\"a}rzte, kardiologische Praxen, Krankenh{\"a}user mit Herzkatheterlabor und Einrichtungen ambulanter Rehabilitation wurden als wesentliche Einrichtungen f{\"u}r die kardiologische Versorgung herangezogen und kartiert. Daraufhin wurden die Distanzen {\"u}ber das Straßenverkehrsnetz vom Mittelpunkt jeder Brandenburger Gemeinde zum n{\"a}chsten Standort der jeweiligen Versorgungseinrichtung berechnet und in Quintile eingeteilt. Mediane und Interquartilsabst{\"a}nde des deutschen sozio{\"o}konomischen Deprivationsindex und des Anteils der Bev{\"o}lkerung {\"u}ber 65 Jahre wurden als Proxys f{\"u}r den Versorgungsbedarf herangezogen und mit den Distanzquintilen je Versorgungsart in Zusammenhang gesetzt. Ergebnisse F{\"u}r 60\% der Brandenburger Gemeinden sind Haus{\"a}rzte innerhalb von 2,5 km, pr{\"a}ventive Sportangebote innerhalb von 19,6 km, kardiologische Praxen innerhalb von 18,3 km, Krankenh{\"a}user mit Herzkatheterlabor innerhalb von 22,7 km und Einrichtungen ambulanter Rehabilitation innerhalb von 14,7 km erreichbar. Der Median des deutschen Deprivationsindexes steigt bei allen Versorgungsarten mit zunehmender Distanz an. Der Median des Anteils {\"u}ber 65-J{\"a}hriger zeigt keine nennenswerte Variation zwischen den Distanzquintilen. Schlussfolgerung Die Ergebnisse zeigen f{\"u}r hohe Bev{\"o}lkerungsanteile teilweise große Distanzen zu spezialisierten kardiologischen Versorgungsangeboten, w{\"a}hrend haus{\"a}rztliche Praxen f{\"u}r einen hohen Anteil erreichbar scheinen. In Brandenburg scheint eine regionale und an lokalen Bedarfen orientierte sektoren{\"u}bergreifende Versorgung notwendig.}, language = {de} } @misc{DeSantisMuellmannPanetal., author = {De Santis, Karina Karolina and M{\"u}llmann, Saskia and Pan, Chen-Chia and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob and Haug, Ulrike and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Digital technology use for physical activity promotion: Results of a nationwide survey in Germany}, series = {37th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society}, journal = {37th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society}, doi = {10.13140/RG.2.2.22062.48967}, pages = {1}, abstract = {Background. Digital technologies can contribute to healthy behaviour. We aimed to investigate a digital technology use for physical activity (PA) promotion using a nationwide survey. Methods. Our cross-sectional survey was conducted using a panel sample of 1020 adult internet users living in Germany (age: 18-92 years, 47\% female). Computer-assisted telephone interviews were conducted using a self-developed questionnaire in November 2022. Survey data were analysed using relative frequencies and bivariate logistic regression. Findings. Among all participants, 626/1020 reported internet use in health context and 278/626 (44\%) reported digital technology use for PA promotion. Most of the 278 users for PA promotion reported that such technologies are easy to use (92\%) and use them at least once a week (91\%). The reasons for using digital technologies were to measure own PA (74\%) or to find exercise ideas (57\%). Most participants reported using mobile devices (e.g., smartphones, 77\%, or activity trackers, 58\%) and rated device feedback as helpful (69\%). Among sociodemographic factors (age, gender, education, household income), health status and eHealth literacy, younger age was the only significant predictor (OR=.98, 95\% CI: .97-.99) of digital technology use for PA promotion. Discussion. Despite their availability, the prevalence of digital technology use for PA promotion is still low among adult internet users in Germany. Such technologies are likely to support PA behaviour change because users rate them as easy to use, their feedback as helpful and use them frequently. Health interventions are necessary to encourage digital technology use for PA promotion among adults in Germany.}, language = {en} } @misc{MuellmannDeSantisPanetal., author = {M{\"u}llmann, Saskia and De Santis, Karina Karolina and Pan, Chen-Chia and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob and Haug, Ulrike and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Attitudes towards digital technology use in health context according to a nationwide survey in Germany}, series = {37th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society}, journal = {37th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society}, doi = {10.13140/RG.2.2.24579.07200}, pages = {1}, abstract = {Background Digitalization has led to a proliferation of digital health technologies and online health information. We aimed to assess the attitudes towards digital technology use in health context using a nationwide survey. Methods A cross-sectional nationwide survey of a panel sample of adult internet users living in Germany was conducted in November 2022. Participants completed computer-assisted telephone interviews using a self-developed, 30-item questionnaire. Survey data were analysed using frequencies and univariate multiple regression analysis. Findings Among 1,020 participants (18-92 years, 56±16 years, 47\% female), 62\% completed up to tertiary education and 42\% reported the household income of up to 3500 Euro/month. The minority of participants reported that they trust health websites when recommended by friends and family (39\%), that their social network relies on the internet for health information (35\%), that they consider the internet as the immediate source of health information (39\%) and that they are interested in digital health technologies (40\%). Most participants (71\%) reported that they prefer to receive health information in person or on paper. The preference for such sources of health information was associated with lower eHealth literacy (β= -.12, p<.001), worse health status (β= -.08, p=.026) and female gender (β= -.08, p=.033). Discussion The trust in the internet as the source of health information and the interest in digital health technologies were low among internet users in Germany. Interventions should strengthen eHealth literacy to empower adults to find, understand and assess reliable health information on the Internet.}, language = {en} } @misc{HoffmannSchulzeLoeffleretal., author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Schulze, Susanne and L{\"o}ffler, Antje and Becker, Juliane and Hufert, Frank and Gremmels, Heinz-Detlef and Holmberg, Christine and Rapp, Michael A. and Entringer, Sonja and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Depressive Symptome bei Besch{\"a}ftigten im Gesundheitswesen w{\"a}hrend der COVID-19-Pandemie: Ergebnisse einer Kohortenstudie in einem Krankenhaus der Regelversorgung in Deutschland}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {85}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {809}, doi = {10.1055/s-0043-1770597}, abstract = {Einleitung Bisher liegen in Deutschland wenig empirische Ergebnisse zu den Auswirkungen der COVID-19 Pandemie auf die seelische Gesundheit von Besch{\"a}ftigten im Gesundheitswesen vor. In dieser Studie wird die zeitliche Entwicklung depressiver Symptome und der Zusammenhang mit a) der Stresswahrnehmung, b) der eigenen COVID-19-Infektion und c) der arbeitsplatzbezogenen COVID-19-Exposition untersucht. Methoden Die Kohortenstudie mit 91 Besch{\"a}ftigten (90\% wbl, x̅=45 Jr) eines Krankenhauses schloss (1) medizinisches, pflegerisches und therapeutisches sowie (2) administratives Personal im Zeitraum von Juli 2020 bis Dezember 2020 ein. Gemischte Modelle analysierten zeitliche Depressionswerte ('Allg. Depressionsskala') mit wahrgenommenem Stress ('Perceived Stress Scale'). Eine eigene COVID-19-Infektion (Laborbefund) wurde als Moderator getestet. Die zeitliche Entwicklung von Symptommodalit{\"a}ten (u.a. somatisch) wurde nach beruflicher Exposition analysiert. Ergebnisse Die Depressionswerte stiegen insgesamt w{\"a}hrend des Studienzeitraums an (b=.03, .02-.05). Stressempfinden war mit depressiven Symptomen assoziiert (b=.12, .10-.14). Eine eigene Infektion war mit einem h{\"o}heren Anstieg assoziiert (b=.06, .01-.10). Somatische Depressionssymptome nahmen nur bei beruflichem Kontakt mit COVID-19 zu (b=.25, .13-.38). Schlussfolgerung Die Zunahme somatischer depressiver Symptome bei Besch{\"a}ftigten mit beruflichem Kontakt zu COVID-19 zeigt einen Bedarf an Forschung {\"u}ber und Ressourcen f{\"u}r Gesundheitsschutz und -f{\"o}rderung. Das Bewusstsein f{\"u}r Schutzmaßnahmen sollte gest{\"a}rkt werden.}, language = {de} } @misc{LoefflerHoffmannDeSantisetal., author = {L{\"o}ffler, Antje and Hoffmann, Stephanie and De Santis, Karina Karolina and M{\"u}llmann, Saskia and Pan, Chen-Chia and Haug, Ulrike and Zeeb, Hajo and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Digitale Gesundheitskompetenz und Interesse an digitalen Gesundheitstechnologien im l{\"a}ndlichen Raum - eine Querschnitterhebung}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {85}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {811}, doi = {10.1055/s-0043-1770604}, abstract = {Einleitung Digitale Gesundheitstechnologien k{\"o}nnten einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Sicherstellung einer hochwertigen und effizienten Gesundheitsversorgung insbesondere im ruralen, d{\"u}nnbesiedelten Raum leisten. Diese Studie untersucht die Zusammenh{\"a}nge zwischen Ruralit{\"a}t, digitaler Gesundheitskompetenz und Interesse an digitalen Gesundheitstechnologien. Methoden Daten einer deutschlandweiten telefonischen Befragung Erwachsener zu Einstellung und Nutzung digitaler Gesundheitstechnologien wurden mit Ruralit{\"a}t (Einwohnerdichte/km²) verlinkt (n=941). Zusammenh{\"a}nge zwischen digitaler Gesundheitskompetenz (eHEALS-Skala), Interesse an digitalen Gesundheitstechnologien (gering/hoch) und Ruralit{\"a}t wurden mit bi- und multivariaten Verfahren, adjustiert f{\"u}r Alter, Sozialstatus und Geschlecht analysiert. Ergebnisse Digitale Gesundheitskompetenz und Interesse an digitalen Gesundheitstechnologien sind im l{\"a}ndlichen Raum schw{\"a}cher ausgepr{\"a}gt als im urbanen Raum (t (877) =-3.13, p=.002, d =-.254; Chi² (1, N=936) =6.04, p=.014). Geringere Einwohnerdichte ist mit einer niedrigeren Gesundheitskompetenz (β=.07; p=.043) und mit weniger Interesse an digitalen Gesundheitstechnologien assoziiert (OR=1.21; 95\%KI 1.084-1.352). Schlussfolgerung Bewohnende des l{\"a}ndlichen Raums unterscheiden sich hinsichtlich ihrer digitalen Gesundheitskompetenz und ihres Interesses an digitalen Gesundheitstechnologien von urbanen Regionen. R{\"a}umliche Faktoren sollten als m{\"o}gliche Zugangsbarrieren bei der Implementierung digitaler Gesundheitstechnologien ber{\"u}cksichtigt werden.}, language = {de} } @misc{MichalskiTetzlaffHoffmannetal., author = {Michalski, Niels and Tetzlaff, Fabian and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob and Hoebel, Jens}, title = {Der German Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation (GISD) - Ein Tool zur Verkleinerung „blinder Flecken" der Sozialepidemiologie in Deutschland?}, series = {BEWEGTE ZEITEN: LEBENSWELTEN IM WANDEL - Programm und Abstract-Band_DGMP-DGMS2023}, journal = {BEWEGTE ZEITEN: LEBENSWELTEN IM WANDEL - Programm und Abstract-Band_DGMP-DGMS2023}, pages = {S. 37}, abstract = {Hintergrund: Die Sozialepidemiologie in Deutschland konnte in den letzten Jahrzehnten in wichtigen Fragen zur internationalen Forschung aufschließen. Dennoch bestehen hierzulande im Vergleich zu vielen anderen L{\"a}ndern weiterhin einige Datenl{\"u}cken und „blinde Flecken", z.B. hinsichtlich sozialer Unterschiede in der ursachenspezifischen Mortalit{\"a}t oder dem Zusammenspiel von individuellen und sozialr{\"a}umlichen Einfl{\"u}ssen auf Gesundheit. Diese h{\"a}ngen u.a. mit fehlenden Verkn{\"u}pfungsm{\"o}glichkeiten von Gesundheits- und Sozialdaten auf Individual- und Raumebene zusammen. Der German Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation (GISD) des Robert Koch-Instituts stellt ein Maß zur Verf{\"u}gung, mit dem ein Beitrag zur Bearbeitung dieser Fragen geleistet werden kann. Methoden: Anhand von Anwendungsbeispielen werden Analysepotentiale des GISD f{\"u}r die Sozialepidemiologie in Deutschland aufgezeigt. Daf{\"u}r wird der GISD mit Daten 1) der amtlichen Statistik (z.B. Todesursachenstatistik), 2) der Schuleingangsuntersuchung sowie 3) der Studie Corona-Monitoring bundesweit (RKISOEP- 2) auf kleinr{\"a}umiger Ebene verkn{\"u}pft. Zur Anwendung kommen epidemiologische Methoden wie die Berechnung altersstandardisierter Raten und relativer Risiken, u.a. mittels (Mehrebenen-)Regressionsmodellen. Ergebnisse: 1) F{\"u}r nahezu alle h{\"a}ufigen Todesursachen zeigt der GISD regionale sozio{\"o}konomische Gradienten in der Mortalit{\"a}t. Bei Krebserkrankungen beispielsweise weisen Frauen und M{\"a}nner, die in sozio{\"o}konomisch hoch deprivierten Kreisen leben, eine bis zu dreimal h{\"o}here Lungenkrebssterblichkeit auf als jene in wohlhabenden Kreisen. 2) Hinsichtlich des allgemeinen Entwicklungsstandes von Kindern bei der Schuleingangsuntersuchung werden bei Kindern aus h{\"o}her deprivierten Gemeinden h{\"a}ufiger Entwicklungsverz{\"o}gerungen festgestellt, selbst nach Kontrolle f{\"u}r den famili{\"a}ren sozio{\"o}konomischen Status. 3) Die niedrigste COVID-19-Impfquote zeigte sich unabh{\"a}ngig von der regionalen sozio{\"o}konomischen Deprivation bei Personen mit niedrigen Bildungsabschl{\"u}ssen. Stratifiziert nach GISD-Quintilen wird ersichtlich sich, dass diese Bildungsunterschiede in der Impfquote mit steigender sozio{\"o}konomischer Deprivation der Wohnregion zunehmen. Diskussion: Der GISD bietet f{\"u}r die sozialepidemiologische Forschung ein breites Analysepotenzial. Insbesondere bei der Analyse gesundheitlicher Ungleichheit kann er f{\"u}r verschiedene Gesundheitsoutcomes und Lebensphasen zur Erschließung bislang ungenutzter Routinedatenquellen (z.B. Todesursachenstatistik) sowie Erg{\"a}nzung von Routine- und Prim{\"a}rdaten dienen, um „blinde Flecke" der Sozialepidemiologie in Deutschland zu verringern.}, language = {de} } @misc{HoffmannSchulzeLoeffleretal., author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Schulze, Susanne and L{\"o}ffler, Antje and Becker, Juliane and Hufert, Frank and Gremmels, Heinz-Detlef and Holmberg, Christine and Rapp, Michael A. and Entringer, Sonja and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Did the prevalence of depressive symptoms change during the COVID-19 pandemic? A multilevel analysis on longitudinal data from healthcare workers}, series = {International Journal of Social Psychiatry}, volume = {70}, journal = {International Journal of Social Psychiatry}, number = {1}, issn = {0020-7640}, doi = {10.1177/00207640231196737}, pages = {87 -- 98}, abstract = {Background: Healthcare workers (HCW) are at high risk to develop mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic because of additional work load, perceived stress, and exposure to patients with COVID-19. Currently, there are few studies on change over time in the prevalence of depressive symptoms during pandemic start among HCW. Thus, the aims of the current study were to examine whether depressive symptoms increased during the pandemic and were associated with perceived stress and own COVID-19 infection and workplace exposure to virus-infected patients. Methods: The cohort study used longitudinal data from HCW collected monthly (July 2020 till December 2020) during the first year of the pandemic before vaccination became available. The sample of n = 166 was drawn from a German hospital and included medical (e.g. nurses, therapists, and physicians) and administrative staff. Using multilevel models, we analyzed the change in depressive symptoms [assessed with General Depression Scale (GDS), a validated German version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)] and its association with perceived stress across the study period. Laboratory-confirmed own infection was tested as a potential moderator in this context. Subscales of the GDS were used to examine change over time of depressive symptom modalities (e.g. emotional, somatic, and social interactions (β, 95\% confidence interval). Results: Depression scores increased significantly during the study period (β = .03, 95\% CI [0.02, 0.05]). Perceived stress was associated with depressive symptoms (β = .12, 95\% CI [0.10, 0.14]) but did not change over time. Exposure to COVID-19 infection was associated with a higher increase of depressive symptoms (β = .12, 95\% CI [0.10, .14]). Somatic symptoms of depression increased among medical HCW with workplace exposure to COVID-19 (β = .25, 95\% CI [0.13, 0.38]), but not in administrators (β = .03, 95\% CI [-0.04, 0.11]). Conclusion: Research is needed to identify factors that promote the reduction of depressive symptoms in medical HCW with exposition to COVID-19 patients. Awareness of infection protection measures should be increased.}, language = {en} } @misc{HoffmannSpallek, author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Regionale Deprivation und Entwicklungsverz{\"o}gerung bei Kindern}, series = {Public Health Forum}, volume = {31}, journal = {Public Health Forum}, number = {3}, issn = {1876-4851}, doi = {10.1515/pubhef-2023-0071}, pages = {188 -- 191}, abstract = {Die psychische Gesundheit junger Menschen h{\"a}ngt mit ihrer psychosozialen Entwicklung (z. B. Sprache) zusammen, f{\"u}r die Unterschiede anhand sozio{\"o}konomischer Bedingungen der Familie beschrieben werden. Die Deprivation der Wohnregion ist additiver Risikofaktor f{\"u}r die kindliche Entwicklung (ORweibl. = 1,35[1,13-1,62]; ORm{\"a}nnl. = 1,20[1,05-1,39]). Beide sind von besonderem Interesse f{\"u}r Public Mental Health und F{\"o}rderung der Gesundheit von Kindern in der fr{\"u}hen Kindheit und im Lebensverlauf.}, language = {de} } @misc{SpallekZeebRazum, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Zeeb, Hajo and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Lebenslauforientierte Epidemiologie in der Migrationsforschung}, series = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt}, volume = {66}, journal = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt}, number = {10}, issn = {1437-1588}, doi = {10.1007/s00103-023-03761-w}, pages = {1092 -- 1098}, abstract = {Es gibt viele Gr{\"u}nde f{\"u}r Migration, von freier Entscheidung bis zu erzwungener Flucht. Entsprechend vielf{\"a}ltig sind auch die Vorgeschichten und Lebensumst{\"a}nde der migrierenden Menschen. Die damit einhergehenden unterschiedlichen Expositionen beeinflussen die Gesundheit der Migrant*innen und ihrer Kinder. Um ein solch komplexes Ph{\"a}nomen zu erfassen, ist ein Ansatz erforderlich, der die besonderen Umst{\"a}nde im Lebenslauf der Migrant*innen einbezieht. Ein etablierter methodischer Ansatz, der dies leisten kann, ist die Lebenslaufepidemiologie. Bei der Anwendung dieses Konzepts auf migrierende Bev{\"o}lkerungen werden Expositionen vor, w{\"a}hrend und nach der Migration untersucht. In der epidemiologischen Forschung zur Gesundheit von eingewanderten Menschen ist es w{\"u}nschenswert, alle diese 3 Phasen zu ber{\"u}cksichtigen. Eine Herausforderung hierbei ist, dass verl{\"a}ssliche Daten {\"u}ber den gesamten Lebenslauf nicht immer verf{\"u}gbar sind. Eine valide, zeitnahe Erhebung und datenschutzgerechte Verkn{\"u}pfung longitudinaler Daten aus verschiedenen Quellen k{\"o}nnen die lebenslaufbezogene Forschung zur Gesundheit von Migrant*innen in Deutschland verbessern. Perspektivisch sollten entsprechende Daten auch aus den Herkunftsl{\"a}ndern von Migrant*innen einbezogen werden.}, language = {de} } @incollection{TetzlaffPurohitSpalleketal., author = {Tetzlaff, Laura and Purohit, Anne-Maria and Spallek, Jacob and Holmberg, Christine and Schrader, Thomas}, title = {Evaluating Interoperability in German Critical Incident Reporting Systems}, series = {German Medical Data Sciences 2023 - Science. Close to People, Proceedings of the 68th Annual Meeting of the German Association of Medical Informatics, Biometry, and Epidemiology e.V. (gmds) 2023 in Heilbronn, Germany}, booktitle = {German Medical Data Sciences 2023 - Science. Close to People, Proceedings of the 68th Annual Meeting of the German Association of Medical Informatics, Biometry, and Epidemiology e.V. (gmds) 2023 in Heilbronn, Germany}, publisher = {IOS Press}, address = {Amsterdam [u.a.]}, isbn = {978-1-64368-429-1}, doi = {10.3233/SHTI230722}, pages = {249 -- 257}, abstract = {Introduction: In industrialised countries, one in ten patients suffers harm during hospitalization. Critical Incident Reporting Systems (CIRS) aim to minimize this by learning from errors and identifying potential risks. However, a lack of interoperability among the 16 CIRS in Germany hampers their effectiveness. Methods: This study investigates reports' syntactic and semantic interoperability across seven different reporting systems. Syntactic interoperability was examined using WHO's Minimal Information Models (MIM), while semantic interoperability was evaluated with SNOMED concepts. Results: The findings reveal a low structural overlap, with only two terms correctly represented in the SNOMED CT terminology. In addition, most systems showed no syntactic interoperability. Conclusion: Improving interoperability is essential for increasing the effectiveness and usability of CIRS. The study suggests a unified data model such as MIM or using Health Level 7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (HL7 FHIR) resources and expanding SNOMED CT with patient safety-relevant terms for semantic interoperability. Given the current lack of both syntactic and semantic interoperability in CIRS, developing a patient safety ontology is recommended for efficient critical incident analysis too.}, language = {en} }