Comenius University

This study used a special ultrasound technique called shear-wave elastography to measure the stiffness of pelvic floor muscles in 94 women—half with pudendal neuralgia (a type of chronic pelvic nerve pain) and half healthy. The goal was to see if muscle stiffness differs between …

This study looked at how psychological factors like resilience, stress, and positive thinking relate to the body's immune system. Researchers measured immune markers in the blood and surveyed 700 adults from the general Slovak population, including people being treated for alcoho…

This study measured how many adults in Slovakia have mental disorders like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Researchers interviewed 3,100 people face-to-face using a standard questionnaire. The goal was to understand who is affected, who gets help, and how these conditions impact da…

This study tested two 10-week training programs—one based on coaching and one on mindfulness—to see if they could improve mental health and employability in healthcare workers. 54 healthcare workers took part, and the study measured changes in stress, anxiety, depression, and sel…

This study looked at whether anorexia nervosa affects women's sexual health. Researchers compared 122 women with anorexia to healthy women using questionnaires about sexual function and eating habits. The goal was to better understand the link between eating disorders and sexual …

This completed study tested 660 Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C using finger-prick rapid tests. The goal was to find out how common these infections are in this community and to connect those who tested positive with confirmatory tes…