Papers by Fatjona Kamberi
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European Scientific Journal, ESJ, Jul 7, 2016
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Medicus, 2022
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OBM Neurobiology
Pregnancy and postpartum periods are known as sensitive periods in women’s life and COVID-19 pand... more Pregnancy and postpartum periods are known as sensitive periods in women’s life and COVID-19 pandemic seems to be worsening their mental health with major impacts on exclusive breastfeeding duration. Therefore, the present study aims to fill the gap in the literature by assessing the links between postpartum anxiety and depression symptoms and breastfeeding duration as well as the associated factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. A longitudinal prospective observational study was conducted between November and December 2020 at the Maternity ward of Vlore Regional Hospital, Albania. A total of 321 postpartum women were invited to participate in the study, resulting in 215 participants with a response rate of 66.9%. Along with modified questions from the Infant Feeding Practices Study II (IFPS II) Neonatal Questionnaire on breastfeeding follow-up from birth to third and sixth months, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7) and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPD...
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Introduction: Cervical cancer is highly preventable and if diagnosed and treated early, highly cu... more Introduction: Cervical cancer is highly preventable and if diagnosed and treated early, highly curable. Yet it remains the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. In Albania, cervical cancer is the second most frequent cancer among women 15 - 44 years. A national cervical cancer screening program has been established, which offers HPV tests as part of routine examinations in primary health care centres. Aim: To assess knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) as well as associated factors regarding cervical cancer, among Albanian University female students, and provide useful information for the development of evidence-based preventive strategies for the future. Methodology: A cross-sectional KAP study was conducted among Albanian University female students during March to May 2022. A total of 503 female students participated in the study (response rate of 82%). A Google questionnaire based on WHO guidance and similar KAP surveys was used to collect the study data. Descriptive ...
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OBM Neurobiology
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the worst public health catastrophe in recent history, impa... more The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the worst public health catastrophe in recent history, impacting people's mental health and increasing concern over vaccinations. Between early May and late June 2021, a web-based survey that included higher education institutions from three countries (Albania, Belgium, and Cyprus) was conducted. The purpose was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of academic staff, what affects their readiness to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and whether there is a link between the country of residence and readiness to be vaccinated. The short version of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Score (DASS) questionnaire and a section of questions on vaccination readiness supported by the Health Belief Model were used for data collection. The final study sample was composed of 87 academics, both in Albania (n = 57) and in European Union (EU) countries (n = 30). Females comprised 91.2% of the Albanian participants and 63.3% of the EU co...
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Brain stroke continues to be a leading cause of mortality and disability in both developed and de... more Brain stroke continues to be a leading cause of mortality and disability in both developed and developing countries, with higher healthcare costs due to the long-term care and rehabilitation that it incurs. The purpose of the current study was to assess the association between brain stroke patients’ health-related behaviors and their risk for cardiovascular disease. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from March to August 2022 in the Vlora district regional hospital in Albania. The study included 150 out of 170 participants who met the necessary criteria, achieving an 88% response rate. Measurement tools included the Framingham Cardiovascular Risk Scale (FRS) and the Lifestyle Health Promotion Profile II (HPLP II). Results: The patients’ average age was 65.9 ± 9.04 years. Over 65% of the stroke patients suffer from diabetes, and 47% from hypertension. About 31% of them have a high risk of hyperlipidemia (mean TC = 179 ± 28.5). About 32% of the brain stroke patients mani...
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic remains a public health concern worldwide. Given that, students r... more Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic remains a public health concern worldwide. Given that, students represent a subgroup of the population with an impact on the pandemic. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Albanian students about COVID-19, and to provide a database to plan and implement preventive evidence-based interventions. Methodology: An online survey was conducted among Albanian university students during April-May 2022, to collect information on their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to COVID-19, through a structured questionnaire. Results: A total of 906 students, 72.8% females, were included in it. 93.4% of participants knew the ways of transmission of COVID-19; 92.5% had information about preventive measures, but only 30% knew about quarantine and 37.0% knew vaccination as a preventive measure. Regarding attitudes, 54.8% of participants believed that COVID-19 infection is very dangerous. 46.5% have a negative attitud...
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Mathews Journal of Case Reports Prevalence and Health Impact of Violence Among High School Youth ... more Mathews Journal of Case Reports Prevalence and Health Impact of Violence Among High School Youth in Vlora City Rezarta Lalo1*, Fatjona Kamberi2, Kenedia Lalo3 1Department of Health Care, Faculty of Public Health, University of Vlore “Ismail Qemali”, Vlore Albania. 2Research Center for Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, University of Vlore “Ismail Qemali”, Vlore Albania. 3Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel, Faculty of Medicine Tirana Albania. Corresponding Author: Rezarta Lalo, Department of Health Care, Faculty of Public Health, University of Vlore “Ismail Qemali”, Vlore Albania, Email: rezarta_lalo@yahoo.com
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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, Oct 1, 2021
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Objective: Review of the literature related to the identification of the menopausal symptoms and ... more Objective: Review of the literature related to the identification of the menopausal symptoms and women’ quality of life outcomes in order to provide various coping strategies to improve their midlife transition. Methodology: The Systematic electronic search for articles published without a time limit included online libraries of Ovid PubMed, Google Scholar, Medline with Full Text, UK Essays and Medscape articles discussing the study aim on menopausal symptoms. A total of 8 studies were identified which met the inclusion criteria. The categorization was done for the first author and year of article publishing, method and main results. Results: The results of these 8 studies reveal that there are significant ethnic differences in the total number and total severity of the physical, psychological, and psychosomatic symptoms. The presence of menopausal symptoms significantly reduces the quality of life, and with more severity, worsens the quality of life. Conclusion: The current review ...
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Social Science Research Network, Nov 1, 2017
Osteoporosis is a social problem, because of the consequences it brings, so the realization of ph... more Osteoporosis is a social problem, because of the consequences it brings, so the realization of physical activity is an effective alternative to its prevention. It is necessary to carry out physical activity at an early age, high impact exercises, in order to achieve a good level of bone mass density. It is imperative to avoid the risk of fractures, increasing bone density, maintaining motor skills, coordination, and equilibrium
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Eastern-European Journal of Medical Humanities and Bioethics
For health and care systems to succeed in the future, primary head nurses must demonstrate leader... more For health and care systems to succeed in the future, primary head nurses must demonstrate leadership. A focus group discussion was used to assess the primary head nurses' leadership abilities in 2022 in Albania. The focus group was composed of 12 primary head health care nurses, two men and ten women, with a mean age of 40 ± (SD) years old. Eight participants were charged with the duty of head nurse for more than five years, while seven participants were in the position of paid head nurse for more than five years. The majority of nurses reported they lack a clearly defined, written job description relevant to the position. Additionally, they stated that they lacked a reference work plan based on which to organize and coordinate the associated healthcare service activities. Participants indicated that the role of the head nurse in daily practice is more focused on the work as a service nurse than as a head nurse. The majority of nurses reported having never received training exp...
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Nature
Despite notable scientific and medical advances, broader political, socioeconomic and behavioural... more Despite notable scientific and medical advances, broader political, socioeconomic and behavioural factors continue to undercut the response to the COVID-19 pandemic1,2. Here we convened, as part of this Delphi study, a diverse, multidisciplinary panel of 386 academic, health, non-governmental organization, government and other experts in COVID-19 response from 112 countries and territories to recommend specific actions to end this persistent global threat to public health. The panel developed a set of 41 consensus statements and 57 recommendations to governments, health systems, industry and other key stakeholders across six domains: communication; health systems; vaccination; prevention; treatment and care; and inequities. In the wake of nearly three years of fragmented global and national responses, it is instructive to note that three of the highest-ranked recommendations call for the adoption of whole-of-society and whole-of-government approaches1, while maintaining proven preve...
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Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences
Objective The aim was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the health care of type 2 ... more Objective The aim was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the health care of type 2 diabetes patients and identify the correlated factors. Research Design and Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out from November 2020 to February 2021. The study enrolled 400 adults with type 2 diabetes aged 40–65 with at least one other chronic illness receiving health services in primary care in Vlore, Albania. A short questionnaire based on literature, taking into account the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, was used for the data collection. The administration of the questionnaire was done by trained nurses. All participants gave their written informed consent before administering the questionnaire. Two-tailed Pearson correlation and linear regression were used to test the correlations. Results Among 400 patients with type 2 diabetes in the study, 53.0% were female and 47.0% were men. Most of th...
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Metabolism-clinical and Experimental, Mar 1, 2022
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