[Self-monitoring of blood sugar levels is an essential element in the treatment of diabetes, it provides an insight to the success of treatment and self-management, the development of metabolic processes, and ensures the early recognition and treatment of significant blood sugar fluctuations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the habits of self-monitoring of sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, and among them the frequency, recognition and treatment of hypo- and hyperglycemia. The research was conducted as a cross-sectional study in 2018 in the Health Centre in Subotica/Serbia. The sample included 107 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Data were collected through interviews with patients using a customized questionnaire, during the regular control examinations. The patients’ level of blood sugar in the capillary blood was measured by glucometer. The statistical package IBM-SPSS 20.0 and descriptive analytic methods were used for data analysis. The mean age of the sample was 63.7 ± 7.7 years. Two-thirds of them performed opportunistic self-monitoring mostly before breakfast. A large number of patients never recognized variations of blood glucose (in 65% hyperglycemia and in 51% hypoglycemia). However, a month before 81% of patients had hyper- and 31% hypoglycemic episodes respectively. 12% of patients did not take any action in such cases. It is recommended to emphasize again and again the importance and way of self-monitoring at each follow-up examination. The shortcomings identified in the study provide guidelines what to focus on when caring for diabetic patients.]

[Obesity represents a major public health problem in both developed and developing countries having rapidly increased in prevalence in the past two decades. Childhood obesity is of particular concern. Two of its associated diseases require special attention; metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes one of its components that are increasingly diagnosed in childhood. A key to prevention and treatment is healthy lifestyle. The importance of education to healthy lifestyle from early childhood cannot be overemphasized.]

[INTRODUCTION - Starting first aid education in early childhood can be an effective method of knowledge transfer. AIM - Our aim was to examine first aid education related opinions of kindergarten- and primary school children, educators, and parents. MATERIALS AND METHODS - 871 people (children, educators, parents) were involved in our study. Opinions were measured with self-administered questionnaires, containing mainly open questions. RESULTS - General opinion of parents and educators on first aid education in childhood were mainly positive, but they also gave negative ones. The majority of participants had a positive opinion about our completed program. Based on the opinions of parents and educators first aid education is recommended by health care professionals. Opinions were independent from gender, age, lenght of time of working with children in all cases (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS - General opinion of parents and educators was varied, but it was generally positive concerning our program. Based on this results opinions can be changed with concrete activities. ]

[In sudden cardiac arrest situations laypeople are important parts of the chain of survival. The aim of the study: Our aim was to compare different resuscitation education methods and to measure the effectiveness of video-supported method among primary school children. In our study participants were 10-15 years old primary school children (N=147). There were made a pre-test and two post-tests (1 and 4 months later). Data collection was made by a self-fill-in questionnaire and a practical test with a BLS manikin. There were made three groups: the FRONTAL group was teached with traditional methods; the VIDEO group was teached by a 5-minutes long, self made video; the PHANTOM group was teached by the video and a self-made manikin. Based on the tests the FRONTAL group performed the highest scores (p<0.001). However, the best performance in the depth of the chest compression scored the PHANTOM group (p<0.001). The frequency of the chest compressions was the best in the FRONTAL group (p=0.01). Body weight >50 kg (p=0.042) and age >12 years (p<0.001) associated with significantly deeper chest compressions. In our study, the traditional method was the most effective. However, using a video the results can be similar.]

[Aim of the study: Assessing the effect of health pedagogy and health development courses on the health concept of nursing students (BSc). The authors assumed that attending these courses will enhance the health perception of the students. Sample and methods: This follow-up study was conducted in September 2013 and in May 2014 involving second-year nursing students (N=61). Drawing and discussing the pictures provided the material for the analysis. Results: Physical, social and emotional dimensions were the most emphatic at both samplings, whereas after the courses the importance of mental, spiritual dimensions and society was significantly higher. The pictures were more detailed (p<0.001), the number of each dimension and their elements was elevated. The importance of living and natural environment was also present. Conclusions: Attending the courses in health pedagogy and health development enhances and broadens the health concept of nursing students.]