Comenius University

This study tested two 10-week training programs designed to help healthcare workers manage stress and improve their job skills. Fifty-four participants were assigned to either a mindfulness program (for those struggling with emotions) or a coaching program (for those ready to set…

This study aimed to map the current state of mental health in Slovakia. Researchers interviewed over 3,000 adults to find out how common conditions like depression, anxiety, and addiction are, and to see who is or isn't getting help. The goal was to gather unique data to improve …

This study aimed to understand if anorexia nervosa affects women's sexual health. Researchers compared 122 women with anorexia to a group of healthy women, using questionnaires to measure sexual function and eating disorder symptoms. The goal was to see if there is a connection b…

This study aimed to understand the connection between mental health and the body's immune system. Researchers measured stress, resilience, and childhood experiences in 700 Slovak adults, including some in treatment for alcohol addiction, and tested their blood for immune markers.…

This study aimed to measure how common HIV and other sexually transmitted infections are among Ukrainian refugees living in Slovakia. Researchers offered free, rapid finger-prick tests for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis to 660 adult refugees at health centers in Bratislava. The goa…