TY  - JOUR
AU  - Janković, Janko
AU  - Marinković, Jelena
AU  - Simić, Snežana
PY  - 2011
UR  - https://omorika.sfb.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/404
AB  - Aims: The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of demographic and socioeconomic factors on morbidity in Serbia. Additionally, knowing that there is no a gold standard for measuring morbidity we were concerned whether the results of this study depend on the choice of morbidity indicator. Methods: Data from the 2006 National Health Survey for Serbia were used. A representative sample of 14,522 persons aged  gt = 20 years were interviewed. The associations between demographic factors (age, gender, marital status, and type of settlement), socioeconomic indicators (education and wealth index), and health status (morbidity index derived from self-reported data) were examined using linear and logistic regression analyses. Results: Women, elderly people, those who live in urban settings, and those with lower education had higher morbidity regardless of using a morbidity index as a continuous variable (composite index ranging from 0 to 20) or a categorical variable (morbidity status tertiles). Respondents who belong to the most deprived group had higher scores of morbidity index in comparison with the respondents from the most affluent group, but no significant association was found when morbidity status was examined as the outcome. In addition, when those who belong to the middle class group were compared to the most affluent group, they had good more frequently than average morbidity status. Conclusions: This study suggests that demographic and socioeconomic inequalities in morbidity exist in Serbia. Wise and comprehensive health policies and interventions for reducing these inequalities are urgently needed which primarily focus on the most disadvantaged socioeconomic groups.
T2  - Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
T1  - Utility of data from a national health survey: Do socioeconomic inequalities in morbidity exist in Serbia?
EP  - 238
IS  - 3
SP  - 230
VL  - 39
DO  - 10.1177/1403494811401477
UR  - conv_960
ER  - 

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author = "Janković, Janko and Marinković, Jelena and Simić, Snežana",
year = "2011",
abstract = "Aims: The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of demographic and socioeconomic factors on morbidity in Serbia. Additionally, knowing that there is no a gold standard for measuring morbidity we were concerned whether the results of this study depend on the choice of morbidity indicator. Methods: Data from the 2006 National Health Survey for Serbia were used. A representative sample of 14,522 persons aged  gt = 20 years were interviewed. The associations between demographic factors (age, gender, marital status, and type of settlement), socioeconomic indicators (education and wealth index), and health status (morbidity index derived from self-reported data) were examined using linear and logistic regression analyses. Results: Women, elderly people, those who live in urban settings, and those with lower education had higher morbidity regardless of using a morbidity index as a continuous variable (composite index ranging from 0 to 20) or a categorical variable (morbidity status tertiles). Respondents who belong to the most deprived group had higher scores of morbidity index in comparison with the respondents from the most affluent group, but no significant association was found when morbidity status was examined as the outcome. In addition, when those who belong to the middle class group were compared to the most affluent group, they had good more frequently than average morbidity status. Conclusions: This study suggests that demographic and socioeconomic inequalities in morbidity exist in Serbia. Wise and comprehensive health policies and interventions for reducing these inequalities are urgently needed which primarily focus on the most disadvantaged socioeconomic groups.",
journal = "Scandinavian Journal of Public Health",
title = "Utility of data from a national health survey: Do socioeconomic inequalities in morbidity exist in Serbia?",
pages = "238-230",
number = "3",
volume = "39",
doi = "10.1177/1403494811401477",
url = "conv_960"
}

Janković, J., Marinković, J.,& Simić, S.. (2011). Utility of data from a national health survey: Do socioeconomic inequalities in morbidity exist in Serbia?. in Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 39(3), 230-238.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1403494811401477
conv_960

Janković J, Marinković J, Simić S. Utility of data from a national health survey: Do socioeconomic inequalities in morbidity exist in Serbia?. in Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. 2011;39(3):230-238.
doi:10.1177/1403494811401477
conv_960 .

Janković, Janko, Marinković, Jelena, Simić, Snežana, "Utility of data from a national health survey: Do socioeconomic inequalities in morbidity exist in Serbia?" in Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 39, no. 3 (2011):230-238,
https://doi.org/10.1177/1403494811401477 .,
conv_960 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Đikanović, B.
AU  - Marinković, J.
AU  - Janković, J.
AU  - Vujanac, V.
AU  - Simić, Snežana
PY  - 2011
UR  - https://omorika.sfb.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/360
AB  - Although nowadays smoking is less popular, one-third of adults in Serbia still smoke regularly. The aim of this study was to analyze associations of smoking experience and quitting with gender and socio-economic status. Cross-sectional, population-based nationally representative household survey (Health Survey, 2006). Age- and multivariate-adjusted logistic regression analyses were used to analyze predictors of smoking experience and cessation. Of 12 365 interviewed, 51.1% used to smoke: current smokers accounted for 36.8% and former smokers for 14.3%. Higher educated women were more prone to smoking [secondary school: odds ratio (OR), 1.75; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.52-2.01; university degree: OR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.26-1.86], whereas for men the opposite was observed (university degree: OR, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.60-0.86). Education also was 'pro-quitting' factor (university degree: OR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.07-1.99 for women; university degree: OR, 1.61; 95% CI, 1.23-1.80 for men). To quit smoking, wealth status was gradually more important for women, while just the richest men were more likely to quit smoking (OR, 1.45; 95% CI, 1.09-1.93). The poorest women in Serbia and the least educated men are those least likely to quit smoking, which indicates that ability to quit is predicted by socio-economic status.
T2  - Journal of Public Health
T1  - Gender differences in smoking experience and cessation: do wealth and education matter equally for women and men in Serbia?
EP  - 38
IS  - 1
SP  - 31
VL  - 33
DO  - 10.1093/pubmed/fdq080
UR  - conv_953
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Đikanović, B. and Marinković, J. and Janković, J. and Vujanac, V. and Simić, Snežana",
year = "2011",
abstract = "Although nowadays smoking is less popular, one-third of adults in Serbia still smoke regularly. The aim of this study was to analyze associations of smoking experience and quitting with gender and socio-economic status. Cross-sectional, population-based nationally representative household survey (Health Survey, 2006). Age- and multivariate-adjusted logistic regression analyses were used to analyze predictors of smoking experience and cessation. Of 12 365 interviewed, 51.1% used to smoke: current smokers accounted for 36.8% and former smokers for 14.3%. Higher educated women were more prone to smoking [secondary school: odds ratio (OR), 1.75; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.52-2.01; university degree: OR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.26-1.86], whereas for men the opposite was observed (university degree: OR, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.60-0.86). Education also was 'pro-quitting' factor (university degree: OR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.07-1.99 for women; university degree: OR, 1.61; 95% CI, 1.23-1.80 for men). To quit smoking, wealth status was gradually more important for women, while just the richest men were more likely to quit smoking (OR, 1.45; 95% CI, 1.09-1.93). The poorest women in Serbia and the least educated men are those least likely to quit smoking, which indicates that ability to quit is predicted by socio-economic status.",
journal = "Journal of Public Health",
title = "Gender differences in smoking experience and cessation: do wealth and education matter equally for women and men in Serbia?",
pages = "38-31",
number = "1",
volume = "33",
doi = "10.1093/pubmed/fdq080",
url = "conv_953"
}

Đikanović, B., Marinković, J., Janković, J., Vujanac, V.,& Simić, S.. (2011). Gender differences in smoking experience and cessation: do wealth and education matter equally for women and men in Serbia?. in Journal of Public Health, 33(1), 31-38.
https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdq080
conv_953

Đikanović B, Marinković J, Janković J, Vujanac V, Simić S. Gender differences in smoking experience and cessation: do wealth and education matter equally for women and men in Serbia?. in Journal of Public Health. 2011;33(1):31-38.
doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdq080
conv_953 .

Đikanović, B., Marinković, J., Janković, J., Vujanac, V., Simić, Snežana, "Gender differences in smoking experience and cessation: do wealth and education matter equally for women and men in Serbia?" in Journal of Public Health, 33, no. 1 (2011):31-38,
https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdq080 .,
conv_953 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Janković, Janko
AU  - Simić, Snežana
AU  - Marinković, Jelena
PY  - 2010
UR  - https://omorika.sfb.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/316
AB  - Background: The aim of this study was to analyse demographic, socio-economic and health status inequalities by gender in the utilization of health services in Serbia. Methods: Data from 2006 National Health Survey for Serbia were used. A total of 14 522 persons from six geographical regions of Serbia aged  gt = 20 years were completely interviewed. Logistic regression analyses were used to study the effects of demographic (age, gender, marital status and type of settlement), socio-economic (education and Wealth Index) and health status (self-perceived health) variables on the utilization of health services [visits to general practitioner (GP), private doctor, dentist and hospitalization]. All analyses were carried out separately for males and females. Results: As compared with women (reference category), a lower percentage of men visited a GP [odds ratio (OR)=0.61; 95% confidence interval (95% CI) = 0.57-0.65], private doctor (OR = 0.62; 95% CI = 0.57-0.67) and dentist (OR = 0.81; 95% CI = 0.76-0.87), but there were no gender differences in hospitalization. Both males and females who belong to disadvantaged classes were less likely to have visited a GP, a private doctor or a dentist in 12 months before the interview, regardless of their health status. No inequalities by social class were observed for the hospitalization among persons with poor self-perceived health status, i.e. those in most need. Conclusions: This study has shown that demographic, socio-economic and health status inequalities in the utilization of health services exist in Serbia. Wise health policy with equitable utilization of health services, regardless these inequalities should be a priority in shaping Serbian health care system reform.
T2  - European Journal of Public Health
T1  - Inequalities that hurt: demographic, socio-economic and health status inequalities in the utilization of health services in Serbia
EP  - 396
IS  - 4
SP  - 389
VL  - 20
DO  - 10.1093/eurpub/ckp189
UR  - conv_940
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Janković, Janko and Simić, Snežana and Marinković, Jelena",
year = "2010",
abstract = "Background: The aim of this study was to analyse demographic, socio-economic and health status inequalities by gender in the utilization of health services in Serbia. Methods: Data from 2006 National Health Survey for Serbia were used. A total of 14 522 persons from six geographical regions of Serbia aged  gt = 20 years were completely interviewed. Logistic regression analyses were used to study the effects of demographic (age, gender, marital status and type of settlement), socio-economic (education and Wealth Index) and health status (self-perceived health) variables on the utilization of health services [visits to general practitioner (GP), private doctor, dentist and hospitalization]. All analyses were carried out separately for males and females. Results: As compared with women (reference category), a lower percentage of men visited a GP [odds ratio (OR)=0.61; 95% confidence interval (95% CI) = 0.57-0.65], private doctor (OR = 0.62; 95% CI = 0.57-0.67) and dentist (OR = 0.81; 95% CI = 0.76-0.87), but there were no gender differences in hospitalization. Both males and females who belong to disadvantaged classes were less likely to have visited a GP, a private doctor or a dentist in 12 months before the interview, regardless of their health status. No inequalities by social class were observed for the hospitalization among persons with poor self-perceived health status, i.e. those in most need. Conclusions: This study has shown that demographic, socio-economic and health status inequalities in the utilization of health services exist in Serbia. Wise health policy with equitable utilization of health services, regardless these inequalities should be a priority in shaping Serbian health care system reform.",
journal = "European Journal of Public Health",
title = "Inequalities that hurt: demographic, socio-economic and health status inequalities in the utilization of health services in Serbia",
pages = "396-389",
number = "4",
volume = "20",
doi = "10.1093/eurpub/ckp189",
url = "conv_940"
}

Janković, J., Simić, S.,& Marinković, J.. (2010). Inequalities that hurt: demographic, socio-economic and health status inequalities in the utilization of health services in Serbia. in European Journal of Public Health, 20(4), 389-396.
https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckp189
conv_940

Janković J, Simić S, Marinković J. Inequalities that hurt: demographic, socio-economic and health status inequalities in the utilization of health services in Serbia. in European Journal of Public Health. 2010;20(4):389-396.
doi:10.1093/eurpub/ckp189
conv_940 .

Janković, Janko, Simić, Snežana, Marinković, Jelena, "Inequalities that hurt: demographic, socio-economic and health status inequalities in the utilization of health services in Serbia" in European Journal of Public Health, 20, no. 4 (2010):389-396,
https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckp189 .,
conv_940 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Bjegović, Vesna
AU  - Vuković, Dejana
AU  - Janković, Janko
AU  - Marinković, Jelena
AU  - Simić, Snežana
AU  - Janković, Slavenka
AU  - La Torre, Giuseppe
AU  - Kirch, Wilhelm
AU  - Laaser, Ulrich
PY  - 2010
UR  - https://omorika.sfb.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/302
AB  - Aim This manuscript deals with public health training, research and practice in order to identify the future perspectives and requirements of master's programmes in public health sciences in Serbia. Methods A wide array of documents and websites was analysed. The methods used for data collection were: (1) review of the existing written reports, the relevant legislation and other documents, and (2) Internet searches accessing the websites of the Ministries of Health, Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Serbia as well as websites covering thematic areas in European and global education, research and development. Use has also been made of the results of the European Union projects done in the field of public health in Serbia, particularly the Tempus programme "Postgraduate Studies in Public Health Sciences". Results The most important role in the field of change in public health in Serbia is played by the School of Public Health (SPH) and the Institutes of Public Health (IPH). Although at the managerial level the need for change has been perceived, in general there is not a shared, clear vision of what the change should be and how this should happen. The reorganisation of the IPH in Serbia is greatly needed given their poor present performance and the expectations of the government to reach EU standards and to increase the health status of the Serbian population. The main obstacles are seen to be inappropriate legislation, lack of financial resources and insufficiently trained staff. Three areas with priority for future development have been identified: (1) doctoral programmes in public health and in health policy and management, (2) expansion of continuing and life-long learning in good governance and public health management, and (3) increasing the research base in public health and management. Conclusion The need for a better trained workforce in the fields of public health, health management and health promotion is clearly recognised by public health professionals in Serbia. Therefore, the educational infrastructure should be amended by doctoral programmes and life-long learning schemes, based on intensified public health research.
T2  - Journal of Public Health-Heidelberg
T1  - Master's programmes in public health sciences in Serbia: Future perspectives
EP  - 167
IS  - 2
SP  - 159
VL  - 18
DO  - 10.1007/s10389-009-0288-z
UR  - conv_842
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Bjegović, Vesna and Vuković, Dejana and Janković, Janko and Marinković, Jelena and Simić, Snežana and Janković, Slavenka and La Torre, Giuseppe and Kirch, Wilhelm and Laaser, Ulrich",
year = "2010",
abstract = "Aim This manuscript deals with public health training, research and practice in order to identify the future perspectives and requirements of master's programmes in public health sciences in Serbia. Methods A wide array of documents and websites was analysed. The methods used for data collection were: (1) review of the existing written reports, the relevant legislation and other documents, and (2) Internet searches accessing the websites of the Ministries of Health, Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Serbia as well as websites covering thematic areas in European and global education, research and development. Use has also been made of the results of the European Union projects done in the field of public health in Serbia, particularly the Tempus programme "Postgraduate Studies in Public Health Sciences". Results The most important role in the field of change in public health in Serbia is played by the School of Public Health (SPH) and the Institutes of Public Health (IPH). Although at the managerial level the need for change has been perceived, in general there is not a shared, clear vision of what the change should be and how this should happen. The reorganisation of the IPH in Serbia is greatly needed given their poor present performance and the expectations of the government to reach EU standards and to increase the health status of the Serbian population. The main obstacles are seen to be inappropriate legislation, lack of financial resources and insufficiently trained staff. Three areas with priority for future development have been identified: (1) doctoral programmes in public health and in health policy and management, (2) expansion of continuing and life-long learning in good governance and public health management, and (3) increasing the research base in public health and management. Conclusion The need for a better trained workforce in the fields of public health, health management and health promotion is clearly recognised by public health professionals in Serbia. Therefore, the educational infrastructure should be amended by doctoral programmes and life-long learning schemes, based on intensified public health research.",
journal = "Journal of Public Health-Heidelberg",
title = "Master's programmes in public health sciences in Serbia: Future perspectives",
pages = "167-159",
number = "2",
volume = "18",
doi = "10.1007/s10389-009-0288-z",
url = "conv_842"
}

Bjegović, V., Vuković, D., Janković, J., Marinković, J., Simić, S., Janković, S., La Torre, G., Kirch, W.,& Laaser, U.. (2010). Master's programmes in public health sciences in Serbia: Future perspectives. in Journal of Public Health-Heidelberg, 18(2), 159-167.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-009-0288-z
conv_842

Bjegović V, Vuković D, Janković J, Marinković J, Simić S, Janković S, La Torre G, Kirch W, Laaser U. Master's programmes in public health sciences in Serbia: Future perspectives. in Journal of Public Health-Heidelberg. 2010;18(2):159-167.
doi:10.1007/s10389-009-0288-z
conv_842 .

Bjegović, Vesna, Vuković, Dejana, Janković, Janko, Marinković, Jelena, Simić, Snežana, Janković, Slavenka, La Torre, Giuseppe, Kirch, Wilhelm, Laaser, Ulrich, "Master's programmes in public health sciences in Serbia: Future perspectives" in Journal of Public Health-Heidelberg, 18, no. 2 (2010):159-167,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-009-0288-z .,
conv_842 .