Browsing by Author "Fałek, Paulina"

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    Knowledge of the sign prohibiting alcohol consumption during pregnancy among medical students in Poland – a survey study
    (Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie , Walter de Gruyter (Sciendo), 2024) Fałek, Paulina; Fałek, Artur; Adamczyk, Tomasz; Ruchała, Marcin; Towarek, Justyna; Dzięcioł, Janusz; Moryś, Janusz; Walocha, Jerzy; Wiśniewski, Marcin; Burdan, Franciszek
    Signs, including pictograms, present in public space are intended to enforce a specific behavior. Due to their simplicity and unambiguity of the message, they can be an effective tool of public healthcare. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge referred to the meaning of the sign prohibiting alcohol consumption during pregnancy among first-year medical students who do not have vast knowledge at present level in this field. The study was conducted among academic youth in Poland, and assumed a 5% risk of error, hence, for p <0.05 the differences were considered statistically significant. Out of the total number, there were 1,123 questionnaire forms correctly completed and these were further selected for the final analysis, which comprised of 751 by women and 372 by men. Among the respondents, over 92% properly recognized the sign warning against the use of alcohol during pregnancy. Moreover, more than 45% declared previous contact with this sign and above 53% claimed that they already had knowledge of the sing’s meaning. The graphic form of the sign allows for its correct interpretation, thus products which may become harmful especially to pregnant women and fetus can be clearly and legibly marked.
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    Pro-health measures as a creator of new behavior norms and attitudes
    (Oddział PAN w Krakowie; Uniwersytet Jagielloński – Collegium Medicum, 2022) Fałek, Paulina; Adamczyk, Tomasz; Fałek, Artur; Burdan, Franciszek
    The monograph analyzes health behaviors and main factors on the basis of which it is possible to transform a lifestyle generally focused on the well-being of an individual and society. According to WHO, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not only the absence of a disease. The definition clearly explains its multidimensional and multithreaded character dependent subjectively on every individual and on social and cultural conditions. Health in its general meaning becomes a subjective human feeling. Each individual plays an important role in the process of providing it. Good health condition can be achieved by proper nutrition, regular doctor’s check-up visits and active way of life. Health behaviors are still a key element of the daily activity of everyone. Despite the fact that full knowledge of the concept of “healthy lifestyle” prevails, still many people avoid categorical statements. In response to questions about lifestyle, a significant number of respondents often indicate an intention or willingness to change, or to partially comply with the requirements, which results from weakness and lack of determination in action. Knowledge supported by the offer of attractive models that promote the right patterns of behavior can have a positive impact on the global health of the society.