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ABSTRACT Alcohol consumption and smoking among adolescents worldwide is increasing without any apparent differences between developed and developing countries. Increased rates of smoking and alcohol abuse have been documented among university students worldwide. In Greece,... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common non-communicable diseases globally. Aim: The aim of the present study was to review the literature and the new items about diabetes approach in Greece. Materials and Methods: Study of international and Greek... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: The concept of mobbing in workplace is a significant limitation in the psycho-spiritual balance of employees as well as for the proper functioning of the organization. Over the years, the constantly-increasing number of incidents which have been reported in... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: International widespread use of computers has lead to fast-paced exchange of information. In the last decade, researchers and public opinion share the same questions regarding use of computers and physical or mental problems of the users. Aim: This... Read More

ABSTRACT Background: The Greek health care system is financed by the state budget, social insurance contributions and private payments. The economic adjustment program that is currently being implemented considers interventions in the health sector of core importance. Objective:... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Vaccination of healthcare professionals is an essential part for the decrease of the infectious diseases transmitted within Healthcare settings, as well as for the reductions of the absenteeism due to illness. Because of their contact or infective... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: The dramatic rise of skin cancer incidence and the fact that it appears in younger ages, has attracted interest from many researchers and the World Health Organization. It has been documented that prolonged sun exposure during childhood and adolescence is... Read More

ABSTRACT Background: Errors in health care services constitute e an unpleasant reality for health care professionals, health care systems and, ultimately, for citizens-users of health care services. However, the lack of statistical data derived from the Greek health care system... Read More

Background: Hand hygiene is a primary aspect in every infection control program. Cross-contamination via the hands of Health Care Professionals (HCPs) is considered the main mode of transmission of nosocomial infections. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the... Read More