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Hepatitis B Elimination in Children of Slovenian Origin Born in Slovenia After the Introduction of Preventive Strategies: the Results of a National Study 引入预防策略后出生在斯洛文尼亚的斯洛文尼亚裔儿童乙型肝炎的消除:一项全国性研究的结果

IF 1.5 4区医学

Zdravstveno Varstvo Pub Date : 2022-03-21 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2022-0015

N. Kmet, M. Poljak, B. Zakotnik, M. Maticic

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Yoga Exercise Intervention Improves Balance Control and Prevents Falls in Seniors Aged 65+ 瑜伽运动干预改善65岁老年人的平衡控制并防止跌倒+

IF 1.5 4区医学

Zdravstveno Varstvo Pub Date : 2022-03-21 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2022-0012

M. Krejčí, M. Hill, J. Kajzar, M. Tichý, V. Hošek

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引用次数: 4

Technological Competency As Caring in Nursing: a Description, Analysis and Evaluation of The Theory. 护理护理技术能力的理论描述、分析与评价

IF 1.5 4区医学

Zdravstveno Varstvo Pub Date : 2022-03-21 eCollection Date: 2022-06-01 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2022-0016

Cvetka Krel, Dominika Vrbnjak, Sebastjan Bevc, Gregor Štiglic, Majda Pajnkihar

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引用次数: 4

Do We Have the Spark? 我们有火花吗?

IF 1.5 4区医学

Zdravstveno Varstvo Pub Date : 2022-03-21 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2022-0010

V. Rupel, Dorijan Marušič

引用次数: 1

COVID-19 and Vitamin D- a Systematic Review. COVID-19和维生素D-系统综述

IF 1.5 4区医学

Zdravstveno Varstvo Pub Date : 2022-03-21 eCollection Date: 2022-06-01 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2022-0017

Taja Jordan, Darko Siuka, Nada Kozjek Rotovnik, Marija Pfeifer

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引用次数: 15

Cost of Diagnosing and Treating Cognitive Complaints: One-year Cost-evaluation Study in a Patient Cohort from a Slovenian Memory Clinic 诊断和治疗认知疾病的成本:斯洛文尼亚记忆诊所患者队列的一年成本评估研究

IF 1.5 4区医学

Zdravstveno Varstvo Pub Date : 2022-03-21 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2022-0011

Eva Županič, A. Wimo, B. Winblad, M. Kramberger

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引用次数: 1

Quality of Life of Post-stroke Patients 脑卒中后患者的生活质量

IF 1.5 4区医学

Zdravstveno Varstvo Pub Date : 2022-03-21 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2022-0014

S. Bártlová, L. Šedová, Lucie Havierniková, Andrea Hudáčková, František Dolák, P. Sadílek

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引用次数: 4

Self-efficacy and Unwanted Sexual Intercourse: 'Reproductive Health Education Programme for High-school Students in Vojvodina'. 自我效能和不必要的性交往：“伏伊伏丁那高中生生殖健康教育计划”

IF 1.6 4区医学

Zdravstveno Varstvo Pub Date : 2022-03-21 eCollection Date: 2022-06-01 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2022-0013

Tanja Tomašević, Snežana Ukropina, Vesna Mijatović Jovanović, Svetlana Kvrgić, Sonja Čanković, Dragana Milijašević

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引用次数: 0

Development and Validation of Questionnaires on Professional Drivers' Knowledge and Attitudes About Various Medications' Influence on Driving Ability. 职业驾驶人对各种药物对驾驶能力影响的知识态度问卷的编制与验证。

IF 1.5 4区医学

Zdravstveno Varstvo Pub Date : 2021-12-27 eCollection Date: 2022-03-01 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2022-0006

Roland Antonić, Slobodan Janković, Marko Folić

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Changes in The Use of Alcohol and Tobacco in Slovenia During the First Wave of The SARS-COV-2 Pandemic. 在第一波SARS-COV-2大流行期间，斯洛文尼亚酒精和烟草使用的变化。

IF 1.5 4区医学

Zdravstveno Varstvo Pub Date : 2021-12-27 eCollection Date: 2022-03-01 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2022-0003

Sandra Radoš Krnel, Carolin Kilian, Marjetka Hovnik Keršmanc, Maja Roškar, Helena Koprivnikar

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