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Stigma of people living with HIV/AIDS

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Van Damme-Ostapowicz K., Sarosiek J., Krajewska-Kułak E., Pedrycz A., Cybulski M.
Progress in Health Sciences
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2015
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vol. 5
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issue 1
209-213
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A specific character of HIV/AIDS has caused numerous complications either medical, legal or social. HIV infection exposes its carriers to frequent acts of intolerance or stigma by the healthy part of the population. Negative social consequences found after detection and disclosure of HIV perfectly match the theory of stigma by Goffman. This theory elucidates mechanisms of stigma or self – stigma affecting these members of the society that via their behavior or life style break the basic social, moral and religious norms. Despite numerous achievements, this disease cannot be overcome completely. People living with HIV/AIDS are still stigmatized and discriminated in the society. They suffer being rejected and isolated by a family, partners and friends. The results demonstrated in the present review, obtained from the examinations conducted among people with HIV/AIDS, in Poland and abroad, attesting stigma, discrimination, low evaluation of the quality of life are the basis for further in-depth studies concerning this issue. This must reinforce educational efforts which will constrain inequality of people with HIV/AIDS, in Poland and abroad. The aim of this study is to inform and sensitize a recipient about stigma among people with HIV/AIDS.
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Tropical medicine in practice. Polish-Nigerian bridge

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Van Damme-Ostapowicz K., Krajewska-Kułak E., Edeh E., Tomaszewski R., Nwosu P.
Progress in Health Sciences
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2011
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vol. 1
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issue 1
148-152
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The purpose of this paper is to draw the attention of readers to culture, tradition and education in Nigeria. The author shares her own experience from a course on tropical medicine in Nigeria, held in the Institute of Tropical Medicine at the Madonna University in Elele. Initiation of systematic cooperation between schools of higher education in the European Union and those in third countries is recommended, as well as promotion of dialogue and strengthening of understanding between nations and cultures, which is one of the objectives of the Erasmus Mundus program adopted by the European Parliament. The cooperation with Madonna University may facilitate fulfilment of those priorities of the European Union in the scope of higher education, and initiate contacts that do not create frustration or mass migration, but develop intercultural dialogue.
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Students oppinions on DNA banking. Preliminarny report.

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Krajewska-Kułak E., Kułak W., Van Damme-Ostapowicz K., Rozwadowska E., Lewko J.
Progress in Health Sciences
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2011
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vol. 1
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issue 2
102-105
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Introduction: DNA banking is popular in many countries in the world but is little known in Poland. Purpose: Determine the knowledge and opinions of students of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Medical University of Białystok about DNA banking. Material and methods: The study comprised 108 students who volunteered to participate. Data were collected on a questionnaire that was developed by researchers. Results: Most of the students (72%) had heard of DNA banking; 53.0% from TV, 32.4 % from the Internet, 14.3% from newspapers, and 11% at the University. Of the responding students, 53.4% answered that DNA banking is ethical and beneficial. Nearly 26% decided to bank their own DNA. According to 33.5% of the students, a DNA sample is venous blood. Only 27.2% of the respondents knew that DNA banking is conducted in Poland, but none of them could name the city where the bank operates. Nearly half of the students (53.5%) reported that DNA banking is a molecular backup. Almost all the respondents (92.8%) wanted to increase their knowledge about DNA banking. Conclusion: The students' knowledge about DNA banking is poor, however almost all the respondents wanted to increase their knowledge about DNA banking. The main source of students’ knowledge about DNA banking was TV and the Internet. Nearly one-fourth of the respondents wanted to bank their own DNA.
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Health protection in tropics. A safe journey to Ghana

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Van Damme-Ostapowicz K., Krajewska-Kułak E., Olszański R., Nahorski W., Łukaszuk C., Lewko J., Sierakowska M.
Progress in Health Sciences
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2012
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vol. 2
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issue 1
147-152
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A significant increase in the number of Polish citizens travelling abroad, including tropical areas, has been noted in recent years. However, tourists are often not interested in prophylaxis before their journey, they are not vaccinated properly or ask for advice at the clinic of tropical medicine. Therefore, concerns about the health of travellers from temperate climatic zone heading for countries where the sanitary level is low, are justified. The study presents the principles of good preparation for a journey, considering a trip to Ghana, West-Africa.
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Perceptions of nurses as health educators held by children and adolescents based on their artwork

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Krajewska-Kułak E., Van Damme-Ostapowicz K., Kułak W., Humienik-Dworakowska U., Lewko J., Łukaszuk C., Lankau A., Rozwadowska E., Cybulski M., Guzowski A.
Progress in Health Sciences
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2012
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vol. 2
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issue 1
122-128
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Purpose: To evaluate perceptions of nurses as health educators held by children and adolescents aged 4 to 17 years based on their artwork. Materials and methods: 514 children's drawings were analyzed. Titled "With a Nurse for Health," drawings were submitted from all over Poland, coming from hospital recreation centers, schools, art studios, sick children, children with special needs, and healthy children. Results: Children created images of nurses engaged in a detailed range of professional duties, including delivering care to children and attending to children’s personal hygiene. The drawings portrayed the nurses delivering first aid care for cases of injury, bleeding, and fractures, as well as applying or changing dressings. Nurses were depicted in hospital rooms, nurse’s offices, and emergency rooms. Conclusion: We believe that the analysis of children's artworks can help in the planning of health programs aimed at children
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Evaluation of the students’ knowledge about sunbed and solar radiation

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Krajewska-Kułak E., Kułak W., Van Damme-Ostapowicz K., Łukaszuk C., Lewko J., Lankau A., Kowalewska B., Kowalczuk K., Rozwadowska E.
Progress in Health Sciences
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2012
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vol. 2
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issue 1
28-32
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Introduction: In Poland, the incidence of malignant melanoma increases each year. Purpose: To assess the students’ knowledge about sunbed use and side effect of solar radiation. Materials and methods: The study was carried out among 577 students of the Medical University of Białystok based on a ‘sunbed survey’. Results: Of the 577 students, 390 (67.6%) had used a sunbed. Tanning 273 (70%) and preparation for sunny holidays 201 (51.6%) were the main reasons for sunbed use. Almost 61% of respondents were against the sunbed use by children or youths. SPF abbreviation was known by 64.4% of students. Most respondents 73.9% used the UVR-protection cosmetics in summer usually (66.9%). They avoided sun tanning between Noon - 15 o’clock (43.1%). Tanorexia as “an addiction to tanning” was defined by 27.4% of the respondents. The main sources of knowledge on sunbeds and side-effects of solar radiation were: magazines (34.6%) the Internet (29.5%) and TV (28.1%). Conclusions: The students’ knowledge about sunbed use and side-effect of solar radiation was varied. The majority of respondents knew that tanning to be a health risk, and they were against sunbeds could be used by children and youths. Most the surveyed did not know tanorexia term
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Perception of disabled persons held by children and adolescents based on their artwork

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Krajewska-Kułak E., Kułak W., Humienik-Dworakowska U., Łukaszuk C., Lewko J., Van Damme-Ostapowicz K., Lankau A., Rozwadowska E., Guzowski A., Cybulski M.
Progress in Health Sciences
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2012
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vol. 2
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issue 2
116-124
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Purpose: To evaluate perceptions of disabled persons held by children and adolescents aged 4 to 15 years based on their artwork. Materials and methods: 192 children's drawings were analyzed. These were submitted from all of Poland, from hospital recreation centers, schools, art studios, sick children, children with special needs, and healthy children in the "My disabled friend” contest. Results: Most artworks were from children aged from 8 to 10 years old (40.6%), 4 to 7 (33.9%) and 11 to 14 (17.2%). The remaining artwork was completed by adolescents from 15 to 20 years old - 16 (8.3%) persons (including the oldest with intellectual disabilities). The artworks were divided into four age groups: 4-7, 8-10, 11-14, and over 15. Various techniques were used: torn paper collage, collage, wax scratch, coloring pages, painting using poster paints and watercolors. Conclusions: The children's drawings show their positive attitude towards people with disabilities. Children are aware of the need to help and support people with disabilities. In the imagination of children, a disabled person can fully participate in society
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Healthy behaviors in Polish children and adolescents based on their artwork

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Krajewska-Kułak E., Kułak W., Lewko J., Jankowiak B., Van Damme-Ostapowicz K., Łukaszuk C., Rolka H., Kowalczuk K., Klimaszewska K., Sierakowska M., Baranowska A.
Progress in Health Sciences
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2011
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vol. 1
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issue 2
113-120
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Introduction: Health behaviors are generally regarded as behaviors, which are related to the health status of the individual. Purpose: To evaluate children knowledge and healthy behaviors based on the drawings. Material and methods: 605 children’s drawings were analyzed. The artworks were made using various techniques: torn paper collage, collage, wax scratch, coloring pages, painting using poster paints and watercolors. Results: Most artworks presented sports. The remaining artworks focused eating fresh fruits and vegetables, drinking of milk, spending a lot of time in the fresh air, hand washing, fruit washing, brushing teeth, and street safety. The children's drawings show their positive attitude towards healthy behaviors, including good eating habits; physical activity and personal hygiene. Conclusion: The artworks suggest that children know healthy behaviors.
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