@misc{SpallekYilmazAslanKleinEllinghausetal., author = {Spallek, Lena and Yilmaz-Aslan, Y{\"u}ce and Klein-Ellinghaus, Funda and G{\"o}k, Ye{\c{s}}im and Zeeb, Hajo and Kolip, Petra and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Deficits in psycho-oncological care among Turkish immigrant women with breast cancer in Germany - an interview study}, series = {International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research}, volume = {1}, journal = {International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research}, number = {2}, issn = {2574-612X}, doi = {10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-17-1746}, pages = {1 -- 10}, language = {en} } @misc{SpallekTempesRicksgersetal., author = {Spallek, Jacob and Tempes, Jana and Ricksgers, Hannah and Marquardt, Louisa and Pr{\"u}fer-Kr{\"a}mer, Luise and Kr{\"a}mer, Alexander}, title = {Gesundheitliche Situation und Versorgung unbegleiteter minderj{\"a}hriger Fl{\"u}chtlinge - eine N{\"a}herung anhand qualitativer und quantitativer Forschung in der Stadt Bielefeld}, series = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz}, volume = {59}, journal = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz}, number = {5}, issn = {1436-9990}, doi = {10.1007/s00103-016-2339-2}, pages = {636 -- 641}, abstract = {Unbegleitete minderj{\"a}hrige Fl{\"u}chtlinge (UMF) sind Kinder oder Jugendliche unter 18 Jahren, die sich ohne Begleitung eines f{\"u}r sie zust{\"a}ndigen Vormundes auf die Flucht begeben. Internationale Studien zeigen, dass minderj{\"a}hrige unbegleitete Fl{\"u}chtlinge eine besondere Risikogruppe darstellen. Empirische Ergebnisse {\"u}ber die gesundheitliche Situation von unbegleiteten minderj{\"a}hrigen Fl{\"u}chtlingen in Deutschland in der aktuellen Situation sind kaum vorhanden. Ziel dieses Beitrags ist die Beschreibung der gesundheitlichen Situation und Versorgung von unbegleiteten minderj{\"a}hrigen Fl{\"u}chtlingen in Bielefeld. Daf{\"u}r werden zwei qualitative und eine quantitative Studie aus Bielefeld genutzt. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die gesundheitliche Versorgung von unbegleiteten minderj{\"a}hrigen Fl{\"u}chtlingen Besonderheiten unterliegt und weisen vor allem auf zwei spezifische (medizinische) Bedarfe hin: die psychische/psychiatrische Versorgung und die Versorgung von Infektionskrankheiten. Weitere Herausforderungen in der gesundheitlichen Versorgung ergeben sich aus der spezifischen Situation der unbegleiteten minderj{\"a}hrigen Fl{\"u}chtlinge und schließen die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen sowie sprachliche und kulturelle Kompetenzen auf Seiten der Versorger und auf Seiten der unbegleiteten minderj{\"a}hrigen Fl{\"u}chtlinge ein.}, language = {de} } @misc{GrosserRazumVrijkotteetal., author = {Grosser, Angelique and Razum, Oliver and Vrijkotte, Tanja G. M. and Hinz, Ina-Merle and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Inclusion of migrants and ethnic minorities in European birth cohort studies - a scoping review}, series = {The European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {26}, journal = {The European Journal of Public Health}, number = {6}, issn = {1464-360X}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckw068}, pages = {984 -- 991}, abstract = {Background: Migrant and ethnic minority groups constitute substantial parts of European populations. They frequently experience health disadvantages relative to the respective majority populations. Birth cohort studies can help to disentangle social and biological factors producing these health inequalities over the life course. We investigated whether birth cohorts in European countries (i) assess migration history and ethnicity in the study design; and (ii) use this information in data analyses. Methods: A scoping review was performed in which European birth cohort studies were identified using dedicated web-based registries, MEDLINE and EMBASE. Two reviewers systematically assessed all identified birth cohorts and selected those fulfilling defined inclusion criteria (e.g. enrolment after 1980). Publications and websites were screened for information on the inclusion of migrants and ethnic minorities. To obtain more detailed information, researchers of enrolled birth cohorts were contacted individually. Results: Eighty-eight birth cohorts were identified in 20 European countries, with more than 486 250 children enrolled in total. Sixty-two studies (70.5\%) reported collecting data about migration history or ethnic background. Twenty-three studies (26\%) used information on migration history or ethnicity for data analyses or plan to do so in future. Conclusion: The majority of European birth cohorts assessed participants' migration history or ethnic background; however, this information was seldom used for comparative analyses in trying to disentangle reasons for health inequalities. Also, heterogeneous indicators were used. Better use of data already available, as well as harmonization of data collection on migration history and ethnicity, could yield interesting insights into the production of health inequalities.}, language = {en} } @misc{BerensRederRazumetal., author = {Berens, Eva-Maria and Reder, Maren and Razum, Oliver and Kolip, Petra and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Informed Choice in the German Mammography Screening Program by Education and Migrant Status: Survey among First-Time Invitees}, series = {PLOS ONE}, volume = {10}, journal = {PLOS ONE}, number = {11}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0142316}, pages = {1 -- 11}, abstract = {Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women and mammography screening programs are seen as a key strategy to reduce breast cancer mortality. In Germany, women are invited to the population-based mammography screening program between ages 50 to 69. It is still discussed whether the benefits of mammography screening outweigh its harms. Therefore, the concept of informed choice comprising knowledge, attitude and intention has gained importance. The objective of this observational study was to assess the proportion of informed choices among women invited to the German mammography screening program for the first time. A representative sample of 17,349 women aged 50 years from a sub-region of North Rhine Westphalia was invited to participate in a postal survey. Turkish immigrant women were oversampled. The effects of education level and migration status on informed choice and its components were assessed. 5,847 (33.7\%) women responded to the postal questionnaire of which 4,113 were used for analyses. 31.5\% of the women had sufficient knowledge. The proportion of sufficient knowledge was lower among immigrants and among women with low education levels. The proportion of women making informed choices was low (27.1\%), with similar associations with education level and migration status. Women of low (OR 2.75; 95\% CI 2.18-3.46) and medium education level (OR 1.49; 95\% CI 1.27-1.75) were more likely to make an uninformed choice than women of high education level. Turkish immigrant women had the greatest odds for making an uninformed choice (OR 5.30, 95\% CI 1.92-14.66) compared to non-immigrant women. Other immigrant women only had slightly greater odds for making an uninformed choice than non-immigrant women. As immigrant populations and women with low education level have been shown to have poor knowledge, they need special attention in measures to increase knowledge and thus informed choices.}, language = {en} } @misc{MoorSpallekRichter, author = {Moor, Irene and Spallek, Jacob and Richter, Matthias}, title = {Explaining socioeconomic inequalities in self-rated health - A systematic review of the relative contribution of material, psychological and behavioural factors}, series = {Journal of Epidemiology \& Community Health}, volume = {71}, journal = {Journal of Epidemiology \& Community Health}, number = {6}, issn = {1470-2738}, doi = {10.1136/jech-2016-207589}, language = {en} } @misc{BerensYilmazAslanSpalleketal., author = {Berens, Eva-Maria and Yilmaz-Aslan, Y{\"u}ce and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Determinants of mammography screening participation among Turkish immigrant women in Germany - a qualitative study reflecting key informants' and women's perspectives.}, series = {European Journal of Cancer Care}, volume = {25}, journal = {European Journal of Cancer Care}, number = {1}, issn = {1365-2354}, doi = {10.1111/ecc.12334}, pages = {38 -- 48}, language = {en} } @misc{SpallekReeskeNorredametal., author = {Spallek, Jacob and Reeske, Anna and Norredam, Marie and Smith Nielsen, Signe and Lehnardt, Jessica and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Suicide among immigrants in Europe — a systematic literature review}, series = {The European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {25}, journal = {The European Journal of Public Health}, number = {1}, issn = {1464-360X}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/cku121}, pages = {63 -- 71}, language = {en} } @misc{BerensStahlYilmazAslanetal., author = {Berens, Eva-Maria and Stahl, Lisa and Yilmaz-Aslan, Y{\"u}ce and Sauzet, Odile and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Participation in breast cancer screening among women of Turkish origin in Germany - a register-based study}, series = {BMC Women's Health}, volume = {14}, journal = {BMC Women's Health}, issn = {1472-6874}, doi = {10.1186/1472-6874-14-24}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0070-pub-26613854}, language = {en} } @misc{MoorLampertRathmannetal., author = {Moor, Irene and Lampert, Thomas and Rathmann, Katharina and Kuntz, Benjamin and Kolip, Petra and Spallek, Jacob and Richter, Matthias}, title = {Explaining educational inequalities in adolescent life satisfaction: Do health behaviour and gender matter}, series = {International Journal of Public Health}, volume = {59}, journal = {International Journal of Public Health}, number = {2}, issn = {1661-8564}, pages = {309 -- 317}, language = {en} } @misc{MakarovaReissZeebetal., author = {Makarova, Nataliya and Reiss, Katharina and Zeeb, Hajo and Razum, Oliver and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Verbesserte M{\"o}glichkeiten zur Identifikation von Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund f{\"u}r die Mortalit{\"a}tsforschung am Beispiel Bremens}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {75}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {6}, issn = {1439-4421}, doi = {10.1055/s-0032-1321767}, pages = {360 -- 365}, language = {de} } @misc{ReissMakarovaSpalleketal., author = {Reiss, Katharina and Makarova, Nataliya and Spallek, Jacob and Zeeb, Hajo and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Identifizierung und Rekrutierung von Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund f{\"u}r epidemiologische Studien in Deutschland}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {75}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {6}, issn = {1439-4421}, doi = {10.1055/s-0032-1321768}, pages = {e49 -- e58}, language = {de} } @misc{ReeskeSpallekBammannetal., author = {Reeske, Anna and Spallek, Jacob and Bammann, Karin and Eiben, Gabriele and De Henauw, Stefaan and Kourides, Yiannis and Nagy, Peter and Ahrens, Wolfgang}, title = {Migrant Background and Weight Gain in Early Infancy: Results from the German Study Sample of the IDEFICS Study}, series = {PLoS One}, volume = {8}, journal = {PLoS One}, number = {4}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0060648}, language = {en} } @misc{BreckenkampSpallekKraywinkeletal., author = {Breckenkamp, J{\"u}rgen and Spallek, Jacob and Kraywinkel, Klaus and Krieg, V. and Schwabe, Wolfgang and Greiner, Wolfgang and Damm, Oliver and Hense, H. W. and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Abgleich von Verwaltungsdaten des Medizinischen Dienstes der Krankenversicherung mit Krebsregisterdaten}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {74}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {7}, issn = {1439-4421}, doi = {10.1055/s-0031-1286274}, pages = {e52 -- e60}, language = {de} } @misc{SpallekArnoldRazumetal., author = {Spallek, Jacob and Arnold, Melina and Razum, Oliver and Juel, Knud and Rey, Gregoire and Deboosere, Patrick and Mackenbach, Johan Pieter and Kunst, Anton Eduard}, title = {Cancer mortality patterns among Turkish immigrants in four European countries and in Turkey}, series = {European Journal of Epidemiology}, volume = {27}, journal = {European Journal of Epidemiology}, number = {12}, issn = {1573-7284}, doi = {10.1007/s10654-012-9746-y}, pages = {915 -- 921}, language = {en} } @misc{SpallekReeskeGrosseretal., author = {Spallek, Jacob and Reeske, Anna and Grosser, Angelique and Schwabe, Wolfgang and Rieger, Michael and Krahn, U. and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Pflegebed{\"u}rftigkeit bei t{\"u}rkischst{\"a}mmigen und nicht-t{\"u}rkischst{\"a}mmigen S{\"a}uglingen. Eine Analyse der Pflegegutachten des MDK-Westfalen-Lippe von 2004 bis 2008}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {74}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {8-9}, issn = {1439-4421}, doi = {10.1055/s-0031-1286276}, pages = {485 -- 487}, language = {de} } @misc{HoepkerLampertSpallek, author = {H{\"o}pker, T. and Lampert, Thomas and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Identifizierung und Charakterisierung von Gesundheitsverhaltenstypen bei 11- bis 17-j{\"a}hrigen Jungen und M{\"a}dchen. Eine Clusteranalyse auf Basis der Daten des Kinder- und Jugendgesundheitssurveys (KiGGS)}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {76}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {7}, issn = {1439-4421}, doi = {10.1055/s-0034-1372619}, pages = {453 -- 461}, language = {de} } @misc{SpallekLehnhardtReeskeetal., author = {Spallek, Jacob and Lehnhardt, Jessica and Reeske, Anna and Razum, Oliver and David, Matthias}, title = {Perinatal outcomes of immigrant women of Turkish, Middle Eastern and North African origin in Berlin, Germany: a comparison of two time periods}, series = {Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics}, volume = {289}, journal = {Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics}, number = {3}, issn = {1432-0711}, doi = {10.1007/s00404-013-2986-6}, pages = {505 -- 512}, language = {en} } @misc{ReissSauzetBreckenkampetal., author = {Reiss, Katharina and Sauzet, Odile and Breckenkamp, J{\"u}rgen and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {How do immigrants adapt their smoking behaviour? A comparative analysis among Turkish immigrants in Germany and the Netherlands}, series = {BMC Public Health}, volume = {14}, journal = {BMC Public Health}, issn = {1471-2458}, doi = {10.1186/1471-2458-14-844}, language = {en} } @misc{MoorRathmannStronksetal., author = {Moor, Irene and Rathmann, Katharina and Stronks, Karien and Levin, Kate and Spallek, Jacob and Richter, Matthias}, title = {Psychosocial and behavioural factors in the explanation of socioeconomic inequalities in adolescent health. A multilevel analysis in 28 European and North American countries}, series = {Journal of epidemiology and community health}, volume = {68}, journal = {Journal of epidemiology and community health}, number = {10}, issn = {1470-2738}, doi = {10.1136/jech-2014-203933}, pages = {912 -- 921}, language = {en} } @misc{ReeskeZeebRazumetal., author = {Reeske, Anna and Zeeb, Hajo and Razum, Oliver and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Differences in the Incidence of Gestational Diabetes between Women of Turkish and German Origin: An Analysis of Health Insurance Data From a Statutory Health Insurance in Berlin, Germany (AOK), 2005-2007}, series = {Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde}, volume = {72}, journal = {Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde}, number = {4}, issn = {0016-5751}, doi = {10.1055/s-0031-1280428}, pages = {305 -- 310}, language = {en} } @misc{ReeskeKutschmannRazumetal., author = {Reeske, Anna and Kutschmann, Marcus and Razum, Oliver and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Stillbirth differences according to regions of origin: an analysis of the German perinatal database, 2004-2007}, series = {BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth}, volume = {11}, journal = {BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth}, issn = {1471-2393}, doi = {10.1186/1471-2393-11-63}, pages = {63}, language = {en} } @misc{DoyleBorrmannGrosseretal., author = {Doyle, Ina-Merle and Borrmann, Brigitte and Grosser, Angelique and Razum, Oliver and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Determinants of dietary patterns and diet quality during pregnancy: a systematic review with narrative synthesis}, series = {Public Health Nutrition}, journal = {Public Health Nutrition}, issn = {1475-2727}, doi = {10.1017/S1368980016002937}, pages = {1 -- 20}, language = {en} } @misc{SpallekBerensKolip, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Berens, Eva-Maria and Kolip, Petra}, title = {Fr{\"u}herkennung - Herausforderung der „Informierten Entscheidung" im Kontext des Mammografie-Screening-Programms}, series = {Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde}, volume = {76}, journal = {Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde}, number = {11}, issn = {1438-8804}, doi = {10.1055/s-0042-112118}, pages = {1117 -- 1120}, language = {de} } @misc{ReissSpallekRazum, author = {Reiss, Katharina and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {'Imported risk' or 'health transition'? Smoking prevalence among ethnic German immigrants from the Former Soviet Union by duration of stay in Germany - analysis of microcensus data}, series = {International Journal for Equity in Health}, volume = {9}, journal = {International Journal for Equity in Health}, issn = {1475-9276}, doi = {10.1186/1475-9276-9-15}, pages = {15}, language = {en} } @misc{BrzoskaVoigtlaenderSpalleketal., author = {Brzoska, Patrick and Voigtl{\"a}nder, Sven and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Utilization and effectiveness of medical rehabilitation in foreign nationals residing in Germany}, series = {European Journal Epidemiology}, volume = {25}, journal = {European Journal Epidemiology}, number = {9}, issn = {1573-7284}, doi = {10.1007/s10654-010-9468-y}, pages = {651 -- 660}, language = {en} } @misc{SpallekArnoldHentscheletal., author = {Spallek, Jacob and Arnold, Melina and Hentschel, Stefan and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Cancer incidence rate ratios of Turkish immigrants in Hamburg, Germany. A registry based study}, series = {Cancer Epidemiology}, volume = {33}, journal = {Cancer Epidemiology}, number = {6}, issn = {1877-7821}, doi = {10.1016/j.canep.2009.10.006}, pages = {413 -- 418}, language = {en} } @misc{ReeskeSpallekRazum, author = {Reeske, Anna and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Changes in smoking prevalence among first- and second-generation Turkish migrants in Germany - an analysis of the 2005 Microcensus}, series = {International Journal for Equity in Health}, volume = {8}, journal = {International Journal for Equity in Health}, issn = {1475-9276}, doi = {10.1186/1475-9276-8-26}, pages = {26}, language = {en} } @misc{SpixSpallekKaatschetal., author = {Spix, Claudia and Spallek, Jacob and Kaatsch, Peter and Razum, Oliver and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Cancer survival among children of Turkish descent in Germany 1980-2005: a registry-based analysis}, series = {BMC Cancer}, volume = {8}, journal = {BMC Cancer}, issn = {1471-2407}, doi = {10.1186/1471-2407-8-355}, pages = {355}, language = {en} } @misc{SpallekSpixZeebetal., author = {Spallek, Jacob and Spix, Claudia and Zeeb, Hajo and Kaatsch, Peter and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Cancer patterns among children of Turkish descent in Germany: a study at the German Childhood Cancer Registry}, series = {BMC Public Health}, volume = {8}, journal = {BMC Public Health}, issn = {1471-2458}, doi = {10.1186/1471-2458-8-152}, pages = {152}, language = {en} } @misc{BergSpallekSchuezetal., author = {Berg, Gabriele and Spallek, Jacob and Sch{\"u}z, Joachim and Schlehofer, Brigitte and B{\"o}hler, Eva and Schlaefer, Klaus and Hettinger, Iris and Kunna-Grass, Katharina and Wahrendorf, J{\"u}rgen and Blettner, Maria}, title = {Occupational exposure of radiofrequency radiation and risk of brain tumors}, series = {American Journal of Epidemiology}, volume = {164}, journal = {American Journal of Epidemiology}, number = {6}, issn = {1476-6256}, doi = {10.1093/aje/kwj247}, pages = {538 -- 548}, language = {en} } @misc{SpallekKaatschSpixetal., author = {Spallek, Jacob and Kaatsch, Peter and Spix, Claudia and Ulusoy, Nazan and Zeeb, Hajo and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Namensbasierte Identifizierung von F{\"a}llen mit t{\"u}rkischer Herkunft im Kinderkrebsregister Mainz}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {68}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {10}, issn = {1439-4421}, doi = {10.1055/s-2006-927166}, pages = {643 -- 649}, language = {de} } @misc{LampertRichterSchreiberetal., author = {Lampert, Thomas and Richter, Matthias and Schreiber, Sven and Spallek, Jacob and Dragano, Nico}, title = {Soziale Ungleichheit und Gesundheit. Stand und Perspektiven der sozialepidemiologischen Forschung in Deutschland}, series = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz}, volume = {59}, journal = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz}, number = {2}, issn = {1436-9990}, doi = {10.1007/s00103-015-2275-6}, pages = {153 -- 165}, language = {de} } @misc{RazumKarraschSpallek, author = {Razum, Oliver and Karrasch, Laura and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Migration : Eine vernachl{\"a}ssigte Dimension gesundheitlicher Ungleichheit?}, series = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz}, volume = {59}, journal = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz}, number = {2}, issn = {1436-9990}, doi = {10.1007/s00103-015-2286-3}, pages = {259 -- 265}, language = {de} } @misc{BrzoskaVoigtlaenderSpalleketal., author = {Brzoska, Patrick and Voigtl{\"a}nder, Sven and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Die Nutzung von Routinedaten in der rehabilitationswissenschaftlichen Versorgungsforschung bei Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund: M{\"o}glichkeiten und Grenzen}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {74}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {6}, issn = {1439-442}, doi = {10.1055/s-0031-1280759}, pages = {371 -- 378}, language = {de} } @misc{BerensReederKolipetal., author = {Berens, Eva-Maria and Reeder, Maren and Kolip, Petra and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {A cross-sectional study on informed choice in the mammography screening programme in Germany (InEMa): a study protocol}, series = {BMJ Open}, volume = {4}, journal = {BMJ Open}, number = {9}, issn = {2044-6055}, doi = {10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006145}, pages = {006145}, language = {en} } @misc{SpallekRazum, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Gesundheitschancen. Fr{\"u}hzeitige Weichenstellung. [BaBi-Studie]}, series = {Deutsches {\"A}rzteblatt}, volume = {109}, journal = {Deutsches {\"A}rzteblatt}, number = {46}, language = {de} } @misc{JahnBolteSpallek, author = {Jahn, Ingeborg and Bolte, Gabriele and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Epidemiologische Fachgesellschaften f{\"u}r „Geschlechtersensible Planung und Durchf{\"u}hrung der geplanten Nationalen Kohortenstudie" Ein wichtiger Schritt f{\"u}r geschlechtersensible Gesundheitsforschung in Deutschland}, series = {Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {72}, journal = {Gesundheitswesen}, number = {7}, doi = {10.1055/s-0030-1261917}, pages = {383 -- 386}, language = {de} } @misc{SpallekZeeb, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Gesundheit von Migranten. Erkenntnisse am Beispiel der Zuwanderer in Deutschland}, series = {{\"A}rzteblatt Rheinland-Pfalz}, volume = {62}, journal = {{\"A}rzteblatt Rheinland-Pfalz}, number = {7}, issn = {0001-9488}, pages = {20}, language = {de} } @misc{SpallekKuntzSchott, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Kuntz, Benjamin and Schott, Thomas}, title = {Sozialepidemiologie}, series = {Public Health Forum}, volume = {20}, journal = {Public Health Forum}, number = {3}, issn = {1876-4851}, doi = {10.1016/j.phf.2012.06.015}, pages = {4 -- 8}, language = {de} } @misc{SpallekZeebRazum, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Zeeb, Hajo and Razum, Oliver}, title = {What do we have to know from migrants' past exposure to understand their health status? A life course approach}, series = {Emerging Themes in Epidemiology}, volume = {8}, journal = {Emerging Themes in Epidemiology}, issn = {1742-7622}, doi = {10.1186/1742-7622-8-6}, pages = {6}, language = {en} } @misc{ReeskeSpallek, author = {Reeske, Anna and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Sozio{\"o}konomische Aspekte der Prim{\"a}rpr{\"a}vention von Adipositas bei Kindern und Jugendlichen - Ansatzpunkte vor dem Hintergrund eines lebenslaufbasierten Ansatzes der Adipositasentstehung}, series = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz}, volume = {54}, journal = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz}, number = {3}, issn = {1436-9990}, doi = {10.1007/s00103-010-1221-x}, pages = {272 -- 280}, language = {de} } @misc{SpallekZeebRazum, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Zeeb, Hajo and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Prevention among Immigrants: The example of Germany}, series = {BMC Public Health}, volume = {10}, journal = {BMC Public Health}, issn = {1471-2458}, doi = {10.1186/1471-2458-10-92}, pages = {92}, language = {en} } @misc{ZeebSpallekRazum, author = {Zeeb, Hajo and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Epidemiologische Perspektiven der Migrationsforschung am Beispiel von Krebserkrankungen}, series = {Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik, Medizinische Psychologie}, volume = {58}, journal = {Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik, Medizinische Psychologie}, number = {3}, issn = {1439-1058}, doi = {10.1055/s-2008-1067347}, pages = {130 -- 135}, language = {de} } @misc{SpallekRazum, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Gesundheit von Migranten: Defizite im Bereich der Pr{\"a}vention}, series = {Medzinische Klinik}, volume = {102}, journal = {Medzinische Klinik}, number = {6}, issn = {2193-6218}, doi = {10.1007/s00063-007-1058-8}, pages = {451 -- 456}, language = {de} } @misc{SpallekRazum, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Migration und Geschlecht}, series = {Public Heatlth Forum}, volume = {23}, journal = {Public Heatlth Forum}, number = {2}, issn = {1876-4851}, doi = {10.1515/pubhef-2015-0027}, pages = {73 -- 75}, language = {de} } @misc{ReissSpallekRazum, author = {Reiss, Katharina and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Die Entwicklung des Rauchverhaltens im Kontext der Migration nach Deutschland}, series = {Public Health Forum}, volume = {23}, journal = {Public Health Forum}, number = {2}, issn = {1876-4851}, doi = {10.1515/pubhef-2015-0031}, pages = {85 -- 87}, language = {de} } @misc{RazumSpallek, author = {Razum, Oliver and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Migration und Gesundheit}, series = {Public Health Forum}, volume = {23}, journal = {Public Health Forum}, number = {2}, issn = {1876-4851}, doi = {10.1515/pubhef-2015-0021}, pages = {54 -- 57}, language = {de} } @misc{ErnstReeskeSpalleketal., author = {Ernst, Sinja Alexandra and Reeske, Anna and Spallek, Jacob and Petersen, Knud and Brand, Tilman and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Care-related factors associated with antepartal diagnosis of intrauterine growth restriction: a case-control study}, series = {BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth}, volume = {14}, journal = {BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth}, issn = {1471-2393}, doi = {10.1186/s12884-014-0371-5}, pages = {371}, language = {en} } @misc{RazumSpallek, author = {Razum, Oliver and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Addressing health-related interventions to immigrants: migrant-specific or diversity-sensitive?}, series = {International Journal Public Health}, volume = {59}, journal = {International Journal Public Health}, number = {6}, issn = {1661-8556}, doi = {10.1007/s00038-014-0584-4}, pages = {893 -- 895}, language = {en} } @misc{ErnstBrandReeskeetal., author = {Ernst, Sinja Alexandra and Brand, Tilman and Reeske, Anna and Spallek, Jacob and Petersen, Knud and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Care-Related and Maternal Risk Factors Associated with the Antenatal Nondetection of Intrauterine Growth Restriction: A Case-Control Study from Bremen,Germany}, series = {BioMed Research International}, journal = {BioMed Research International}, issn = {2314-6141}, doi = {10.1155/2017/1746146}, pages = {1746146}, language = {en} } @misc{BerensRiedelRederetal., author = {Berens, Eva-Maria and Riedel, J{\"o}rg and Reder, Maren and Razum, Oliver and Kolip, Petra and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Postalische Befragung von Frauen mit t{\"u}rkischem Migrationshintergrund - Identifizierung, Stichprobenbereinigung und Response im Rahmen der InEMa-Studie}, series = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {79}, journal = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, number = {12}, issn = {0941-3790}, doi = {10.1055/s-0035-1564076}, pages = {1000 -- 1003}, language = {de} } @misc{SpallekSchumannZeeb, author = {Spallek, Jacob and Schumann, Maria and Zeeb, Hajo}, title = {Utilization of prevention and health promotion among migrants}, series = {Public Health Forum}, volume = {26}, journal = {Public Health Forum}, number = {2}, issn = {1876-4851}, pages = {116 -- 120}, abstract = {The uptake of existing preventive and health promotion offers by migrants in Germany is rather heterogeneous, and major information gaps are noted. Current results provide limited evidence that migrants and their children seem to use prevention and health promotion services less frequently than non-migrants. In order to improve access to preventive and other health services for migrants, a combination of migrant-specific and migrant-sensitive approaches seems to be useful.}, language = {en} } @misc{GrosserHoellerHoltrichterDoyleetal., author = {Grosser, Angelique and H{\"o}ller-Holtrichter, Chantal and Doyle, Ina-Merle and Schmitz, Jutta and Hoffmann, Renata and Ergin-Akkoyun, Emine and Mauro, Antonia and Breckenkamp, J{\"u}rgen and Razum, Oliver and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Rekrutierungsstrategien f{\"u}r Migrantinnen in einer Geburtskohorte am Beispiel der BaBi-Studie}, series = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {81}, journal = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, number = {8/9}, issn = {0941-3790}, doi = {10.1055/a-0600-2392}, pages = {621 -- 628}, abstract = {Die Rekrutierung von Studienteilnehmern aller relevanten Bev{\"o}lkerungsgruppen stellt eine der Herausforderungen in der (sozial-)epidemiologischen Forschung dar. Es existiert eine Vielzahl von Strategien, die der Rekrutierung von ethnischen Minderheiten und bestimmter Migrantengruppen dienen k{\"o}nnen. Unklar ist bisher, ob diese Strategien auch bei der Etablierung einer Geburtskohorte geeignet sind. Ziel der vorliegenden Arbeit ist die Darstellung und Evaluation von Rekrutierungsstrategien f{\"u}r Migrantinnen in einer Geburtskohorte am Beispiel der BaBi-Studie. Die Rekrutierung erfolgte von Oktober 2013 bis Oktober 2016. Als Vorbereitung wurden Fokusgruppen mit Schwangeren und M{\"u}ttern und leitfadengest{\"u}tzte Experteninterviews mit Hebammen und Gyn{\"a}kologInnen durchgef{\"u}hrt, um Studienmaterialien, Befragungsinstrumente und Sprachpr{\"a}ferenzen zu pr{\"u}fen. In der Vorstudie wurden unterschiedliche Rekrutierungswege getestet. Im Rekrutierungsverlauf fand eine kontinuierliche Evaluation statt, um erfolgreiche Rekrutierungsstrategien f{\"u}r Teilnehmerinnen mit Migrationshintergrund zu ermitteln und anzupassen. Von den eingeschlossenen 980 Teilnehmerinnen hatten 390 einen Migrationshintergrund (40\%). Es wurden aktive und passive Rekrutierungsstrategien verfolgt, in denen u. a. t{\"u}rkische {\"U}bersetzungen und multikulturelles Personal zum Einsatz kamen. F{\"u}r die passive Rekrutierung {\"u}ber gyn{\"a}kologische Praxen und Hebammen mussten die schwangeren Frauen und W{\"o}chnerinnen eine hohe Motivation f{\"u}r die Rekrutierung mitbringen. Die aktive Rekrutierung in den Geburtskliniken (Ansprache durch Study-Nurses) erh{\"o}hte den Anteil an Teilnehmerinnen mit Migrationshintergrund von 22 auf 49\% aller Teilnehmerinnen. Durch fr{\"u}hzeitige {\"U}berpr{\"u}fungen und Anpassungen der Zugangswege konnte die Teilnahmebereitschaft erh{\"o}ht werden. F{\"u}r die Rekrutierung von Frauen mit Migrationshintergrund sind gr{\"u}ndliche Vorbereitungen in Form von Befragungen (Fokusgruppen, Leitfadeninterviews) und einer Vorstudie sinnvoll. Von Beginn an sind Verfahren zur fr{\"u}hzeitigen Evaluation der unterschiedlichen Rekrutierungsstrategien und ein erh{\"o}hter Personalaufwand (z. B. f{\"u}r (R{\"u}ck-/ {\"U}bersetzungen) einzuplanen). Der Einschluss von Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund in sozialepidemiologischen Studien sollte in Deutschland zur Normalit{\"a}t werden.}, language = {de} } @misc{BerensMohwinkelEckertetal., author = {Berens, Eva-Maria and Mohwinkel, Lea-Marie and Eckert, Sandra van and Reder, Maren and Kolip, Petra and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Uptake of Gynecological Cancer Screening and Performance of Breast Self-Examination Among 50-Year-Old Migrant and Non-migrant Women in Germany: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study (InEMa)}, series = {Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health}, volume = {21}, journal = {Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health}, number = {3}, issn = {1557-1920}, doi = {10.1007/s10903-018-0785-7}, pages = {674 -- 677}, abstract = {Our aim was to provide data regarding uptake of gynecological early detection measures and performance of breast self-examinations among migrant women in Germany. Cross-sectional self-reported data were collected using paper-and-pencil questionnaires. Descriptive analyses, Chi square-tests, and logistic regression were applied. Results were adjusted for educational level. Of 5387 women, 89.9\% were autochthonous, 4.1\% German resettlers, 2.8\% Turkish, 3.1\% other migrants. Participation rates regarding cancer screening differed significantly, with the lowest proportion in Turkish migrants (65.0\%), resettlers (67.8\%), other migrants (68.2\%) and autochthonous population (78.2\%). No differences in performance of breast self-examinations were detected. When adjusted for education, results indicated only slight changes in the odds to participate in screening irregularly or not at all. Results support existing evidence by showing lower participation rates in cancer screening among migrant women, but there were no differences regarding breast self-examinations. Migrant women form a potential high-risk group for late-stage diagnosis of cervical or breast cancer.}, language = {en} } @misc{SpallekBreckenkampKraywinkeletal., author = {Spallek, Jacob and Breckenkamp, J{\"u}rgen and Kraywinkel, Klaus and Schwabe, Wolfgang and Krieg, Volker and Greiner, Wolfgang and Damm, Oliver and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Need for nursing care support in cancer patients: Registry-linkage study in Germany}, series = {South Eastern European Journal of Public Health}, journal = {South Eastern European Journal of Public Health}, number = {11}, issn = {2197-5248}, doi = {10.4119/UNIBI/SEEJPH-2018-204}, pages = {1 -- 10}, abstract = {Aim: In Germany, very little is known about the need for assistance and nursing care support among cancer patients after hospitalization. The aim of this study was to describe nursing care support for cancer patients and to analyse whether these patients need more care assistance than other persons in need for care. Methods: This was a registry linkage study conducted in 2011. Cases were identified from the population-based cancer registry for the Muenster District in north-western Germany and in factually anonymised form linked by a semi-automatic probabilistic procedure (the standard procedure of the cancer registry) with medical examination records of patients applying for assistance and nursing care support from the regional statutory health insurance. The application records of 4,029 patients with colon, breast and prostate cancer were compared to a reference group of 13,104 non-cancer patients. Results: In only 41.7\% of colon, 45.8\% of breast and 37.4\% of prostate cancer patients was the malignancy the main underlying diagnostic cause for the application of assistance and nursing care. These patients were on average younger (mean age 71.1 vs. 76.8 years) than the non-cancer reference group, required higher levels of support (79.5 vs. 58.1\% "considerable" or higher level care need) and their applications were less likely to be rejected (odds ratios [ORs] 0.26, 0.28, and 0.31, respectively). By contrast, the proportion of successful applications and the level of support granted did not differ between multimorbid cancer patients with other main diagnoses as compared to non-cancer applicants. Conclusion: Patients with colon, breast or prostate cancer do not need per se more nursing care than non-cancer patients. Only if cancer is the main underlying diagnosis for nursing care support, higher levels of support are needed.}, language = {en} } @misc{WeckmannStrackeHaaseetal., author = {Weckmann, Gesine and Stracke, Sylvia and Haase, Annekathrin and Spallek, Jacob and Ludwig, Fabian and Angelow, Aniela and Emmelkamp, Jetske M. and Mahner, Maria and Chenot, Jean-Fran{\c{c}}ois}, title = {Diagnosis and management of non-dialysis chronic kidney disease in ambulatory care: a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines}, series = {BMC Nephrology}, journal = {BMC Nephrology}, number = {19}, issn = {1471-2369}, doi = {10.1186/s12882-018-1048-5}, pages = {18}, abstract = {Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is age-dependent and has a high prevalence in the general population. Most patients are managed in ambulatory care. This systematic review provides an updated overview of quality and content of international clinical practice guidelines for diagnosis and management of non-dialysis CKD relevant to patients in ambulatory care. Methods: We identified guidelines published from 2012-to March 2018 in guideline portals, databases and by manual search. Methodological quality was assessed with the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II instrument. Recommendations were extracted and evaluated. Results: Eight hundred fifty-two publications were identified, 9 of which were eligible guidelines. Methodological quality ranged from 34 to 77\%, with domains "scope and purpose" and "clarity of presentation" attaining highest and "applicability" lowest scores. Guidelines were similar in recommendations on CKD definition, screening of patients with diabetes and hypertension, blood pressure targets and referral of patients with progressive or stage G4 CKD. Definition of high risk groups and recommended tests in newly diagnosed CKD varied. Conclusions: Guidelines quality ranged from moderate to high. Guidelines generally agreed on management of patients with high risk or advanced CKD, but varied in regarding the range of recommended measurements, the need for referrals to nephrology, monitoring intervals and comprehensiveness. More research is needed on efficient management of patients with low risk of CKD progression to end stage renal disease.}, language = {en} } @misc{LampertKuntzSchneideretal., author = {Lampert, Thomas and Kuntz, Benjamin and Schneider, Sven and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Soziale Ungleichheit und Gesundheit: die Entwicklung sozialepidemiologischer Forschung in Deutschland}, series = {Public Health Forum}, volume = {26}, journal = {Public Health Forum}, number = {3}, issn = {0944-5587}, doi = {10.1515/pubhef-2018-0062}, pages = {212 -- 215}, abstract = {Die Sozialepidemiologie befasst sich mit der sozialen Verteilung von Erkrankungsrisiken und Gesundheitschancen und den daraus resultierenden gesundheitlichen Ungleichheiten. F{\"u}r die letzten 20 Jahre l{\"a}sst sich ein kontinuierlicher Zuwachs an sozialepidemiologischen Forschungsbefunden in Deutschland konstatieren. Mit den gesundheitlichen Ungleichheiten und den sozialen Determinanten der Gesundheit adressiert die Sozialepidemiologie Kernbereiche von Public Health, deren Bearbeitung auch in Zukunft erheblichen Einfluss auf die wissenschaftlichen, politischen und praxisorientierten Perspektiven des Fachs haben d{\"u}rfte.}, language = {de} } @misc{HoffmannSpallek, author = {Hoffmann, Stephanie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Migration, Gesundheit und soziale Lage}, series = {Public Health Forum}, volume = {26}, journal = {Public Health Forum}, number = {4}, issn = {1876-4851}, doi = {10.1515/pubhef-2018-0107}, pages = {345 -- 348}, abstract = {Das Zusammenspiel zwischen Migration, Gesundheit und sozialer Lage ist durch verschiedene Wirkmechanismen gekennzeichnet. Die soziale Lage beeinflusst gesundheitliche Chancen und Risiken sowie die Migration selbst und tr{\"a}gt dazu bei, ob migrationsbedingte Einfl{\"u}sse auf die Gesundheit verst{\"a}rkt oder abgeschw{\"a}cht werden. Migration ist bedeutend f{\"u}r die Erkl{\"a}rung gesundheitlicher Ungleichheit, obgleich Verzerrungen und Messartefakte bei Interpretationen ber{\"u}cksichtigt werden m{\"u}ssen.}, language = {de} } @misc{RederBerensSpalleketal., author = {Reder, Maren and Berens, Eva-Maria and Spallek, Jacob and Kolip, Petra}, title = {Development of the Informed Choice in Mammography Screening Questionnaire (IMQ): factor structure, reliability, and validity}, series = {BMC Psychology}, volume = {7}, journal = {BMC Psychology}, number = {1}, issn = {2050-7283}, doi = {10.1186/s40359-019-0291-2}, pages = {12}, abstract = {Background: Informed choice is of ethical and practical importance in mammography screening. To assess the level to which decisions regarding such screening are informed is thus imperative, but no specific instrument has been available to measure informed choice in the German mammography screening programme. The aims of this study were to develop the Informed Choice in Mammography Screening Questionnaire (IMQ) and to find first evidence for the factor structure, reliability and validity of its different components. Methods: The IMQ was sent to 17.349 women aged 50 in Westphalia-Lippe, Germany. The instrument has been developed after consideration of (1) the results of qualitative interviews on decision making in the mammography screening programme, (2) relevant literature on other informed choice instruments and (3) a qualitative study on influencing factors. The IMQ comprises 3 scales (attitude, norms, and barriers), 1 index (knowledge) and singular items covering intention to participate and sociodemographic variables. To assess the psychometric properties of the components of the IMQ, confirmatory factor and item response theory analyses were conducted. Additionally, reliability, validity and item statistics were assessed. Results: 5.847 questionnaires were returned (response rate 33.7\%). For attitude, the confirmatory factor analysis supported a one-factor structure. For norms, the model fit was not acceptable. Reliability levels were good with a Cronbach's α of.793 for attitude (4 items) and.795 for norms (5 items). For barriers, 9 items were deleted because of low discrimination indices; 6 items remained. The hypothesised assumption-subscale and the importance-subscale were confirmed, but these subscales showed poor reliabilities with Cronbach's α=.525 (4 items) and.583 (2 items). For the knowledge index, item response theory analysis showed that 6 out of 7 items were suitable. Hypotheses concerning the correlations between the different components were confirmed, which supported their convergent and divergent validity. Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrated that the IMQ is a multidimensional instrument. Further development of the barriers and norms scales is necessary. The IMQ can be utilised to assess the level of informed choices as well as influencing factors.}, language = {en} } @misc{BerensKaucherEckertetal., author = {Berens, Eva-Maria and Kaucher, Simone and Eckert, Sandra van and Reder, Maren and Kolip, Petra and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Knowledge about mammography screening in Germany by education and migrant status - results of a cross-sectional study (InEMa)}, series = {Applied Cancer Research}, volume = {39}, journal = {Applied Cancer Research}, number = {6}, issn = {1980-5578}, doi = {10.1186/s41241-019-0076-1}, pages = {8}, abstract = {Background: The population-based mammography screening program (MSP) is aimed to reduce breast cancer mortality, to detect breast cancer at an early stage, and to allow for less invasive treatment. However, it also has some potential harms, such as overdiagnosis and overtreatment. Therefore, it is necessary that women receive sufficient and balanced information to enable informed decision-making. We examined knowledge about benefits and harms of the MSP in Germany among first-time invitees of different socio-demographic backgrounds. Methods: This observational study assessed knowledge about benefits and harms of the MSP among women who were invited to the MSP for the first time by six multiple choice items, using a postal survey. We investigated (i) single items of knowledge, (ii) the distribution of sufficient knowledge stratified by education, migration status and invitation, and (iii) possible determinants of sufficient knowledge by analyzing Odds Ratios (ORs) using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression. Results: In total, 5397 women included in the analyses. 46.1\% of the study population had sufficient knowledge about benefits and harms of the MSP. However, women with low educational level and migration background had higher proportions of insufficient knowledge and used most frequently the option "don't know". Women had the most difficulties answering the numeric question and the question about the target group correctly. Results from the logistic regression showed that the odds of having sufficient knowledge were higher among well-educated women (OR 3.84, 95\%CI 3.24-4.55), among women who already received the MSP invitation (OR 1.38, 95\%CI 1.20-1.59) and lowest among Turkish women (OR 0.14, 95\%CI 0.07-0.25). Conclusions: Women with low education and migration background need adapted information regarding benefits and harms of the MSP and are important target groups for further developing the information material about mammography screening to reduce disparities in knowledge and enable informed decision-making.}, language = {en} } @misc{ScholaskeBroseSpalleketal., author = {Scholaske, Laura and Brose, Annette and Spallek, Jacob and Entringer, Sonja}, title = {Perceived discrimination and risk of preterm birth among Turkish immigrant women in Germany}, series = {Social Science \& Medicine}, volume = {236}, journal = {Social Science \& Medicine}, issn = {0277-9536}, doi = {10.1016/j.socscimed.2019.112427}, pages = {7}, abstract = {Background: Health disparities, including adverse birth outcomes, exist between Turkish immigrants and the autochthonous population in Germany. The state of research on the risk of preterm birth (PTB, defined as <37 weeks of gestation), the leading cause of infant mortality and morbidity, among Turkish immigrant women is mixed. Perceived discrimination is discussed in the context of health disparities related to migration. We examined whether PTB risk is also increased in Turkish immigrant women in Germany and whether perceived discrimination due to origin contributes to this risk. Methods: We selected a sample from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) study of German autochthonous and Turkish immigrant women who recently gave birth (between 2002 and 2016) (N = 2,525, incl. n = 217 Turkish immigrant women of which n = 111 completed an item on perceived discrimination). The included variables of central interest were immigrant status, perceived discrimination, gestational age, and socioeconomic situation. Results: Logistic regression models indicated that PTB risk was significantly higher for Turkish immigrant women than autochthonous women (OR: 2.75, 95\% CI [1.79-4.16]), even when adjusting for socioeconomic status. Within the subsample of Turkish immigrant women, perceived discrimination was related to a significantly higher PTB risk (OR: 4.91, 95\% CI [1.76-15.06]). Conclusions: Our study provides evidence for a higher PTB risk in Turkish immigrant women compared to autochthonous women in Germany. Perceived discrimination may contribute to this higher risk. The findings represent an important first step towards developing targeted interventions to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes in minority groups.}, language = {en} } @misc{SchillingSchneiderKarlheimetal., author = {Schilling, Laura and Schneider, Sven and Karlheim, Christoph and Maul, Holger and Tallarek, Marie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Perceived threats, benefits and barriers of e-cigarette use during pregnancy. A qualitative analysis of risk perception within existing threads in online discussion forums}, series = {Midwifery}, volume = {79}, journal = {Midwifery}, issn = {0266-6138}, doi = {10.1016/j.midw.2019.102533}, pages = {8}, abstract = {Objective Previous studies have shown that e-cigarettes are perceived as being less harmful than tobacco cigarettes by pregnant women and might be used to quit smoking during pregnancy. Our aim was to further explore and characterise perceived threats, benefits and barriers of e-cigarette use during pregnancy. Methods Our STudy on E-cigarettes and Pregnancy (STEP) was, among others, based on a netnographic approach of analysing existing threads in German-speaking online discussion forums dealing with perceived threats and benefits of e-cigarette use during pregnancy. For the analysis, we used an inductive-deductive qualitative content analysis. Findings Based on 25 online discussion threads containing 1552 posts, we identified perceived threats, perceived benefits and perceived barriers to e-cigarette use during pregnancy, among others, as main themes. Subthemes identified within the main theme perceived threats were severe nicotine related health risks, potential health risks of additional ingredients, relative risks and lack of knowledge and research studies. As perceived benefits, we identified possibility and facilitation of smoking cessation, harm reduction and financial benefits. Perceived barriers were lack of satisfaction and social stigma. Conclusion Our qualitative results suggest that the perception of the health threats related to e-cigarette use during pregnancy varies according to the nicotine content and the perception of relative risks compared with tobacco cigarettes. In addition to this, risk perception is defined through further health and non-health related barriers and benefits (e.g. suitability of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid, social stigma).}, language = {en} } @misc{LoefflerHoffmannFischeretal., author = {L{\"o}ffler, Antje and Hoffmann, Stephanie and Fischer, Stefanie and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Ambulante Haus- und Facharztversorgung im l{\"a}ndlichen Raum in Deutschland - Wie stellt sich die Versorgungssituation aus Sicht {\"a}lterer Einwohner im Landkreis Oberspreewald-Lausitz dar?}, series = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, volume = {83 (2021)}, journal = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, number = {1}, issn = {0941-3790}, doi = {10.1055/a-1010-6277}, pages = {47 -- 52}, abstract = {Ziel der Studie: Die medizinische Versorgung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ist von Verteilungsproblemen gepr{\"a}gt. Vor allem in l{\"a}ndlichen Regionen droht Unterversorgung. In dieser Studie wurde untersucht, wie {\"a}ltere Bewohner des Landkreises Oberspreewald-Lausitz (OSL) des Bundeslandes Brandenburg ihre derzeitige medizinische Versorgungssituation einsch{\"a}tzen und welche W{\"u}nsche und Bedenken sie hinsichtlich deren zuk{\"u}nftigen Entwicklung im Jahr 2030 haben. Methodik: In der vorliegenden Querschnitterhebung wurden 3006 Einwohner im Alter von 50-56 Jahren und von 65-71 Jahren des Landkreises OSL befragt. Ein Fragebogen mit geschlossenem und offenem Antwortformat wurde zur Erfassung der Zielstellung eingesetzt. Ergebnisse: In der vorliegenden Untersuchung {\"a}ußerten sich die Einwohner des Landkreises OSL aktuell zufrieden oder sehr zufrieden mit der haus{\"a}rztlichen (93,1\%) und der fach{\"a}rztlichen Versorgung (83,3\%). Innerhalb des Landkreises zeigen sich in einigen Regionen Defizite. Im Gebiet Lauchhammer/Schwarzheide {\"a}ußerten sich insbesondere zur fach{\"a}rztlichen Versorgung 27,1\% der Befragten unzufrieden oder sehr unzufrieden. Alternative und erg{\"a}nzende Versorgungsangebote wie die Community Nurse sind akzeptierte, jedoch derzeit unterrepr{\"a}sentierte Maßnahmen zur Sicherstellung der zuk{\"u}nftigen medizinischen Versorgung. Schlussfolgerung: Derzeit zeigen sich Bewohner des l{\"a}ndlichen, metropolenfernen Landkreises OSL zufrieden mit der ambulanten medizinischen Versorgung, jedoch stellen sich in einigen Regionen Defizite, insbesondere bei der zuk{\"u}nftigen Facharztversorgung dar. Alternative Versorgungsangebote wie Telemedizin sind seitens der Bewohner gew{\"u}nschte Maßnahmen zur Erg{\"a}nzung und Sicherstellung der zuk{\"u}nftigen medizinischen Versorgung im l{\"a}ndlichen Raum.}, language = {de} } @misc{MianiLudwigBreckenkampetal., author = {Miani, Celine and Ludwig, A. and Breckenkamp, J{\"u}rgen and Sauzet, Odile and Doyle, Ina-Merle and H{\"o}ller-Holtrichter, Chantal and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver}, title = {Socioeconomic and migration status as predictors of emergency caesarean section: a birth cohort study}, series = {BMC pregnancy and childbirth}, volume = {20}, journal = {BMC pregnancy and childbirth}, issn = {1471-2393}, doi = {10.1186/s12884-020-2725-5}, pages = {7}, abstract = {BACKGROUND: Women with a migration background are reportedly at a higher risk of emergency caesarean section. There is evidence that this is due in part to suboptimal antenatal care use and quality of care. Despite the fact that migrant women and descendants of migrants are often at risk of socioeconomic disadvantage, there is, in comparison, scarce and incomplete evidence on the role of socioeconomic position as an independent risk factor for emergency caesarean delivery. We therefore investigate whether and how migration background and two markers of socioeconomic position affect the risk of an emergency caesarean section and whether they interact with each other. METHODS: In 2013-2016, we recruited women during the perinatal period in Bielefeld, Germany, collecting data on health and socioeconomic and migration background, as well as routine perinatal data. We studied associations between migration background (1st generation migrant, 2nd/3rd generation woman, no migration background), socioeconomic status (educational attainment and net monthly household income), and the outcome emergency caesarean section. RESULTS: Of the 881 participants, 21\% (n = 185) had an emergency caesarean section. Analyses showed no association between having an emergency caesarean section and migration status or education. Women in the lowest (< 800€/month) and second lowest (between 800 and 1750€/month) income categories were more likely (aOR: 1.96, CI: 1.01-3.81; and aOR: 2.36, CI: 1.27-4.40, respectively) to undergo an emergency caesarean section than women in the higher income groups. CONCLUSIONS: Migration status and education did not explain heterogeneity in mode of birth. Having a low household income, however, increased the chances of emergency caesarean section and thereby contributed towards producing health disadvantages. Awareness of these findings and measures to correct these inequalities could help to improve the quality of obstetric care.}, language = {en} } @misc{SchillingSchneiderMauletal., author = {Schilling, Laura and Schneider, Sven and Maul, Holger and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {STudy on E-Cigarettes and Pregnancy (STEP)-Study Protocolof a Mixed Methods Study on Risk Perception of E-Cigarette UseDuring Pregnancy and Sample Description}, series = {Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde}, volume = {80}, journal = {Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde}, number = {01}, issn = {1438-8804}, doi = {10.1055/a-1061-7288}, pages = {66 -- 75}, abstract = {Introduction: During pregnancy, the motherʼs healthy life-style is crucial for the health of the fetus. Potential risk factorsfor maternal and child health should therefore be identifiedand reduced as early as possible. The consumption of e-ciga-rettes represents one of these potential risk factors. Exploringrisk perceptions about e-cigarette use during pregnancy canprovide early indications of possible user motives. Therefore,our mixed methodsSTudy onE-cigarettes andPregnancy(STEP) aimed to comprehensively analyze risk perceptionsabout e-cigarette use during pregnancy based on anInte-gratedHealthBeliefModel (IHBM). This paper describes thestudy design, methods, sample population and limitations ofSTEP. Methods: Our sequential mixed methods study combinedqualitative and quantitative approaches. In the qualitativesection of the study which preceded the quantitative part ofthe study, we aimed to characterize risk perceptions aboute‑cigarette use during pregnancy. We used a netnographic re-search approach which analyzed discussion threads in onlineforums dealing with e-cigarette use during pregnancy. Theanalysis was based on an IHBM. Identified themes were incor-porated in the questionnaire which was developed for the quantitative part of the study. The quantitative section aimedto quantify, among other things, perceived threats, barriersand benefits and to explore differences in risk perception ac-cording to sociodemographic characteristics and tobacco ande-cigarette usage. Results: In the qualitative section, 1552 posts in 25 online dis-cussion threads dealing, inter alia, with e-cigarette use duringpregnancy were identified. The quantitative part looked atthe responses in the questionnaires handed in by 575 preg-nant women who attended a hospital in Hamburg (Germany)from April 2018 to January 2019 (response rate: 27.5\%). Conclusion: Data collection was successful for both the qual-itative and quantitative parts of the study. When interpretingthe results of STEP, different limitations should be taken intoaccount. The results of STEP provide starting points for thedevelopment of tailored preventive measures for pregnantwomen.}, language = {en} } @misc{MianiRazumSpallek, author = {Miani, C{\´e}line and Razum, Oliver and Spallek, Jacob}, title = {Health of the offspring of immigrants: the BaBi birth cohort study}, series = {Public Health Forum}, volume = {27}, journal = {Public Health Forum}, number = {4}, issn = {1876-4851}, doi = {10.1515/pubhef-2019-0062}, pages = {298 -- 300}, abstract = {Children with a migration background are more at risk of health-related problems than those without a migration background. The German health system still does not adequately meet the challenges of on increasingly heterogeneous population, not least due to a lack of adequate epidemiological data and models. The BaBi study contributes to gaining new insights in the development of health inequalities due to cultural diversity in Germany, with a focus on pregnancy and early childhood.}, language = {en} } @misc{ScholaskeRodriguezSarietal., author = {Scholaske, Laura and Rodriguez, Norma and Sari, Nida Emel and Spallek, Jacob and Ziegler, Matthias and Entringer, Sonja}, title = {The German Version of the Multidimensional Acculturative Stress Inventory (MASI) for Turkish-Origin Immigrants. Measurement Invariance of Filter Questions and Validation}, series = {European Journal of Psychological Assessment}, volume = {36}, journal = {European Journal of Psychological Assessment}, number = {5}, issn = {2151-2426}, doi = {10.1027/1015-5759/a000567}, pages = {889 -- 900}, abstract = {The Multidimensional Acculturative Stress Inventory (MASI) is an established measure of acculturative stress for people of Mexican origin living in the USA that has been associated with mental health outcomes in this population. We translated the MASI into German and adapted it for use with Turkish-origin immigrants in Germany. The MASI includes filter questions asking if a potentially stressful event had actually occurred before reporting the stress appraisal of these situations. Measurement invariance testing has become a standard practice to evaluate questionnaire translations, however, measurement invariance of filter questions has been scarcely studied. In Study 1, we evaluated measurement invariance of the filter questions between a German-based Turkish sample (N = 233) and the Mexican-origin sample from the original study (N = 174) and could show partial strong factorial invariance for three of the four factors. In Study 2, a validation study, relations between the German MASI scores and measures of acculturation and stress indicated discriminant validity. This study contributes to research on measurement invariance of filter questions, thereby providing a measure of acculturative stress that can be used in future research to understand the etiology of health disparities in Turkish-origin immigrants in Germany.}, language = {en} } @misc{LudwigDoyleLoeffleretal., author = {Ludwig, Angelique and Doyle, Ina-Merle and L{\"o}ffler, Antje and Breckenkamp, J{\"u}rgen and Spallek, Jacob and Razum, Oliver and Miani, Celine}, title = {The impact of psychosocial factors on breastfeeding duration in the BaBi-Study. Analysis of a birth cohort study in Germany}, series = {Midwifery}, volume = {86}, journal = {Midwifery}, issn = {1532-3099}, doi = {10.1016/j.midw.2020.102688}, abstract = {Breastfeeding is beneficial for both mother and child. A breastfed child can benefit from improved mental developments, protection against infectious diseases and infectious disease mortality, and a decreased risk of overweight and obesity (Whalen and Cramton 2010)(Regional Office for Europe (World Health Organisation) 2019). Furthermore, there is evidence on protection against type 1 and 2 diabetes, allergic rhinitis, asthma or wheezing, atopic dermatitis, childhood leukemia, hypercholesterolemia later in life, sudden infant death syndrome (Whalen and Cramton 2010) and malocclusion (Victora et al. 2016). Breastfeeding women have a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer, postpartum depression, and type 2 diabetes. They can, furthermore, benefit from prolonged lactational amenorrhea (Victora et al. 2016), improved postpartum sleep (Whalen and Cramton 2010) and postpartum weight loss (Kramer and Kakuma 2012).}, language = {en} } @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} } @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} } @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{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{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} } @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} } @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} } @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{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{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} } @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{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{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} } @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} }