title: Psycho-social aspects of measures aimed at decreasing prevalence of chronic diseases in the population of returnees in the Osijek Region, Croatia.
abstract: Recognizing high prevalence of Diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disorders and low coverage by preventive examinations in the population of returnees, in Osijek Region, we initiated activities for early detection and better managing of chronic diseases. Measures done, were based on public health working methods, such as: education, solidarity and self-responsibility. A special attention was put on psychosocial aspects of the health-related matters. Exactly, free glucose tests were organized with subsequent healthy lifestyles advice session. It was brought to our attention that such intervention should be as much as possible individually oriented, considering many personal and social characteristics of an individual. Gynecological examinations for all women interested in were also organized. On that occasion, women were interviewed in order to get information about their motivation and obstacles for doing preventive examinations and difficulties in adaptation as well. Finally, outcomes of the Project were summarized and put in a larger social context.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Public Health for the Osijek-Baranya County, Osijek, Croatia.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ebling
authors.forename: Ljiljana
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Majnarić-Trtica
authors.forename: Rudika
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gmajnić
authors.forename: Zdravko
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ebling
authors.forename: Zeljko
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Vranjes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017523:Croatia / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006266:Health Education / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D011584:Psychology; D011634:Public Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012036:Refugees; D012307:Risk Factors