Comenius University

This study used a special ultrasound technique to measure stiffness in pelvic floor muscles of 94 women — some healthy and some with pudendal neuralgia, a chronic nerve pain condition. Researchers compared the muscle stiffness between the two groups to see if differences exist. T…

This completed observational study investigated sexual dysfunction in women with anorexia nervosa, comparing them to healthy women. Researchers used questionnaires to measure sexual function and eating disorder symptoms. The goal was to understand how anorexia may affect sexual h…

This study tested two 10-week training programs—one based on coaching and one on mindfulness—to see if they could help healthcare workers feel better and improve their job skills. 54 healthcare workers took part, and the researchers measured changes in stress, anxiety, mood, and …

This completed study surveyed 3,100 adults in Slovakia to find out how many people have mental disorders like depression, anxiety, PTSD, or addiction. Researchers used a standard interview tool to measure current and lifetime rates, and looked at who gets help and who doesn't. Th…

This completed study in Slovakia examined how psychological factors like resilience, stress, and positive thinking relate to the body's immune system. Researchers measured immune markers in blood and compared them to mental health questionnaires in 700 adults, including people in…

This completed study offered free rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C to Ukrainian refugees in Bratislava, Slovakia. Over 660 adults were tested at a health center and a community health day. The goal was to measure how common these infections are in this migra…