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We used 4,050 population-based studies with measured height and weight data on 232 million participants to assess the worldwide dynamics of obesity from 1980 to 2024. The rise in obesity decelerated in school-aged children and adolescents throughout the 1990s in many high-income countries, and subsequently plateaued in most at age-standardized prevalences spanning 20 percentage points, from 3–4% for girls in Japan, Denmark and France to 23% for boys in the USA. There were indications of a small decline in obesity in children and adolescents in some high-income western countries (for example, Italy, Portugal and France) since the 2000s. Similar trends were seen in some countries in Central and Eastern Europe. In adults, the rise in obesity slowed down in high-income western countries about a decade after children, followed by a plateau or possibly a small reversal of the rise in some countries (for example, Spain). In most low-income and middle-income countries, the annual absolute change in prevalence has remained stable or increased over time, even though prevalence has surpassed that of high-income countries. These highly varied dynamics suggest that the social, economic and technological trends that influence the availability, affordability and use of different foods may have helped control the rise in obesity in high-income countries, but require policy interventions in low-income and middle-income countries.
Workplace violence against healthcare workers in the Republic of Moldova during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study Elena Ciobanu, Dumitru Cheptea, Svetlana Cociu, Patricia Maria Marga, Serghei Cebanu, Diana Dulf, Corinne Peek-Asa Frontiers in Public Health, 2025 ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore healthcare providers’ experiences with workplace violence cases before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify the prevalence of risk factors.MethodsA cross-sectional study design was conducted among healthcare professionals from six hospitals in Moldova during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study included 189 medical professionals and clinical support staff.ResultsThis study surveyed 189 healthcare professionals, mostly aged 40–49 (31.7%), with physicians (43.9%) and nurses (42.3%) being predominant. Departments most represented were infectious disease (28.3%), emergency (21.4%), and intensive care (16.1%). Violence prevention training was lacking (83.6%). Hallways (38.5%) and poorly visible areas (34.3%) were leading environmental risk factors. Workplace violence affected 43.1% of participants. Physical assault and verbal threats have a strong correlation before and during the pandemic (r = 0.654; r = 0.714), but changes were not statistically significant. Female staff had lower odds of experiencing serious violence (OR = 0.43, p = 0.013). Workers with 11+ years’ experience faced fewer incidents, while those with 2–5 years faced a higher risk.ConclusionWorkplace violence remained prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic, with statistically significant variation over time, pointing the need for ongoing prevention efforts.
ENHANCING SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH LITERACY AMONG LOCAL AND REFUGEE YOUTH IN MOLDOVA: A COMMUNITY-ENGAGED DIGITAL HEALTH INITIATIVE Camille THOMAS, Svetlana Cociu, Angela Cazacu-Stratu, Vesel QAZIMI, María Chávez, et al. One Health and Risk Management, 2024 Introduction. Despite progress in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) in Moldova, adolescents still face barriers accessing accurate health information and services. To address these issues, a digital resource called the YK App was developed to enhance health literacy and healthcare access for Moldovan and refugee youth. Material and methods. Three regional focus group discussions were conducted with 50 youths aged 15-24, including Ukrainian refugees. These discussions, held in multiple languages, explored participants' SRH knowledge, information sources, barriers, and enablers Qualitative data and socio-demographic profiles were analyzed thematically and descriptively. Results. Participants rely strongly on social media for SRH information, revealing significant gaps in awareness, particularly on contraception, sexually transmitted infections, puberty and menstruation. While healthcare professionals are seen as credible sources, shame and fear of rejection often prevent direct involvement with healthcare services. Anonymity, confidentiality, and use of digital platforms were identified as key facilitators for accessing SRH information. Conclusions. The findings emphasize the potential of a digital, youth-focused SRH resource that adolescents can use independently. Key elements include clear, easy-to-understand formats such as audio and video content, and collaboration with health professionals and official health organizations to ensure credibility.
PARENTS' KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES REGARDING HOUSEHOLD INJURY OF CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD Angela CAZACU-STRATU, Svetlana COCIU, Alexandru PLAMADEALA, Madalina COMAN One Health and Risk Management, 2023 Introduction. Around 950,000 children and teenagers die each year as a result of injuries and violence throughout the world. The most common cause of death for children under the age of five is trauma that occurs in the home environment. Aim of the study: To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents with children aged 0-5 years old regarding unintentional injuries among home environment. Materials and methods. Parents of children under five years old were asked to complete a survey between October and December 2021, which was distributed online via social media. The questionnaire contained 43 items and was analysed using Microsoft Excel. Results. The questionnaire was completed by 300 parents with children up to 5 years old, mostly aged between 26-35 years old (72%), with high education (79.3%), of them 96% females, majority from urban areas (79.7%), with medium socio-economic status. Nearly 75% of respondents believe their child could get hurt at home, most commonly through an injury (42.7%), followed by ingesting foreign objects (22%). Falls were the primary cause of the majority of the child's accidents over the last year (60%) despite them being uncommon (54.7%) and infrequent (22%) in nature. Most often (54.7%), parents said that they see and hear their child all the time, but occasionally leave them for a short time. When their child suffered an injury at home, only 33.3% of parents sought medical attention. Conclusion. The results of this study will allow for a greater focus on young children's safety in the household. By identifying and emphasizing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of parents with children 0–5 years old, we will be able to notify the necessary authorities and advise particular measures to prevent home accidents.
ROAD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES AMONG DRIVERS Svetlana COCIU, Olga IONCU, Daniela CIOBANU, Serghei CEBANU One Health and Risk Management, 2023 Introduction. Road traffic injuries are a significant issue for society in the twenty-first century, but public health experts frequently ignore them despite the fact that massive and coordinated efforts are required for their effective and long-term prevention. Human factors and poor driving performance are the most significant contributors to car accidents globally, as shown by a series of studies exploring the causes of traffic road accidents. Since road safety is a key concern in developing countries, our research focuses on the car driver behavioral risk factors in the Republic of Moldova.
 Material and methods. A cross-sectional quantitative descriptive using a questionnaire was applied online via a Google form document among car drivers, between January-March 2022. Microsoft Excel was used for the statistical analyses. 
 Results. The questionnaire was completed by 257 respondents above 18 years, of which 61.9% were female and 38.1% were male, mostly with a category B license (73.5%) and majority from urban area (87.5%). More than half (55.6%) mention that drove a car daily and 30% of them have a drive experience of more than ten years. Respondents express great concern (71.2%) about the issue of traffic accidents, and 76.3% think that unsafe roads are a key contributing factor. At least once being involved as a driver in road accidents where medical care was needed was mentioned by 2.7% of respondents. 
 Conclusions. Educational programs and awareness campaigns about road safety among drivers and other vulnerable road users should be systematically organized.
ROAD INJURIES AMONG POPULATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA-DATA, TRENDS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES Svetlana COCIU, Angela CAZACU-STRATU, Serghei CEBANU One Health and Risk Management, 2023 Introduction. The latest WHO report on the prevention of road injuries emphasizes the need to improve road safety management, especially in developing countries, the analysis of traffic accidents, as well as the application of good practices adapted to local conditions. The Republic of Moldova has a fragmented road injury reporting system, so the purpose of this study was to study the trends and general aspects of road injuries in the country's population.
 Material and methods. A cross-sectional, descriptive research was carried out during 2007-2020, which studied the main indicators of morbidity and mortality rates due to injuries and road injuries among the adult population of the Republic of Moldova, based on the official statistical data of the National Agency for Public Health and the National Bureau of Statistics from the Republic of Moldova 
 Results. The study's findings revealed that in terms of the general prevalence of the population, traumatic injuries, poisoning, and other consequences of external sources rank 8th across the republic and 6th in Chisinau. The mortality indicators of the population according to the main causes of death, rank injuries and poisonings are on the 4th place, and injuries caused by road accidents on the 2nd place both in the republic and in the capital city. There is a slight downward trend in the mortality indicators of the population due to traffic accidents.
 Conclusions. The obtained data pointed out the importance of road behavior improvement among the entire society, whereas the specialists from various fields should be permanently involved in activities of raising awareness among all road traffic participants.
Traumatic Head Injuries in Moldova: a Cross-Sectional Analysis of Medical Registry Data Svetlana Cociu, Cara J. Hamann, Serghei Cebanu, Angela Cazacu-Stratu, Mădălina Adina Coman, Corinne Peek-Asa Folia Medica, 2023 Aim: The aims of this study were to evaluate the demographics and crash profiles of road traffic-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients treated at two emergency departments in the Republic of Moldova, and to identify areas for prevention. Materials and methods: A prospective study was conducted using data from the medical records of a pilot TBI registry from the emergency departments of two large hospitals in Moldova. The study sample included patients with TBI related to road traffic mechanisms from March 1 to August 31, 2019. Results: During the study period, 368 patients were included in the TBI registry, with 113 (30.7%) of them having TBIs caused by traffic. Children under the age of 18 (44.2%), people aged 30-49 (18.6%), and males (71.7%) were the largest proportions of the road traffic-related TBI patient population. Most (78.8%) of the TBI injuries occurred in a transportation area (street, road, highway, etc.), among children under age of 18, while walking (36.7%) or riding in a passenger vehicle (68.4%). Pedestrians (42.5%) accounted for the most cases, followed by passengers (33.6%) and drivers (23.9%). Over two-thirds of all cases were tested for alcohol. Most cases were in June (20.4%) and between 2 pm and 6 pm (29.2%) within the research period. Conclusions: This is the first study to examine the road traffic-related traumatic brain injuries in the Republic of Moldova, which underlines the high burden of injuries among males, children, and the middle-aged population. Results from this study will help to support the development of a country’s national TBI registry and can argue for the running of comprehensive measures in road injury prevention targeted to the most affected populations
Child safety restraint patterns in Moldova Angela Cazacu-Stratu, Nane-Katharina Varga, Svetlana Cociu, Diana Dulf, Corinne Peek-Asa Traffic Injury Prevention, 2022 Objective The Republic of Moldova has one of the European region’s highest road traffic injury rates and also has an increase in motorization and exposure of children as vehicle passengers. This study describes child restraint use, and parents’ knowledge and attitudes toward child restraint based on observations in Chisinau, the country’s capital and largest city. The study aims to describe the use of child restraints and to compare data with existing standards of good practice. Methods An observational study on child safety restraint use was conducted in 2018. Observational sites included 22 early education institutions, where drivers (n = 611) and child passengers (n = 710) were observed. Observations were conducted as motor vehicles parked or pulled to a stop near the early education institutions and included a driver survey on knowledge and attitudes toward restraint legislation and child safety behavior. Results Of the 710 child passengers observed, 462 (65.1%) were appropriately restrained, 145 (20.4%) were seated in restraints inappropriate for the child and 103 (14.5%) of children were unrestrained. Younger children (0-3 year-old) were 7 times more likely to be properly restrained compared with children with ages between 4 and 6 (OR 1.92, 95% CI 1.15 to 3.22). Two-thirds out of 609 observed drivers with full study data, N = 431 (70,8%), knew about the mandatory legislation on using child safety restraints in the Republic of Moldova. The drivers using child safety restraints responded that they used them because of their safety features, and the major reason for nonuse was high price/affordability. Conclusion This study, the first to document child safety restraint use among children, indicates that much progress has been made, in that the majority of children are restrained and most drivers of children are aware of safety policies. However, progress can be made to increase knowledge and motivation to safely transport children, and to ensure safety seats are affordable and available. These data will be an important foundation on which to advocate for increased safety activities, child restraint policies, educational approaches in Moldova and to monitor progress over time.
MAJOR BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS FOR ROAD TRAFFIC INJURIES Svetlana COCIU, , Olga IONCU, Camelia CAZACU-STRATU, Serghei CEBANU, Cara HAMANN, , , , and One Health and Risk Management, 2021 Introduction. Road traffic injuries are a major public health problem, ranking 8th in the leading causes of death and are forecasted to rank 5th by 2030 worldwide. Children, pedestrians, cyclists and the elderly remain among those most at risk of road traffic injuries. Material and methods. A specialized literature search was conducted within the main international databases, including: PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Research Gate, using a set of inclusion criteria. Data from references were extracted systematically into results tables, including: author/citation, study design, assessments/data, limitations, and key facts. Reported outcomes were compiled in narrative form. Results. Many researchers and scientists both in the country and abroad have studied road injuries. Authors of the studies used different methods and obtained obvious data about road traumas and major risk factors. Among the main causes of unintentional motor vehicle injuries were excessive speed, alcohol consumption while driving, mental disorder, drugs, and unsupervised children. There is an increasing incidence of road injuries among children, and most of the road traffic crashes involving children occur in May-September, between 11.00 and 18.00. The obtained results motivate the need to study this topic in depth, on separate age groups, and to propose specific prevention measures for each actor involved. Conclusions. There are many factors, which contributes to road crashes and related injuries, but those requires multisectoral involvement.
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
The iCREATE registry: a model for strengthening injury surveillance in the Republic of Moldova A Cazacu-Stratu, S Cociu, PM Marga, D Cartaleanu, D Dulf, S Cebanu Revista de Ştiinţe ale Sănătăţii din Moldova, 69-77 , 2026 2026
OA2073. Understanding pediatric trauma in Moldova: Registry-based evidence A Cazacu-Stratu, S Cociu, M Glavceva, S Cebanu European Journal of Public Health 35 (Supplement_5), ckaf165. 098 , 2025 2025
Traumatismele cranio-cerebrale la adulții în vârstă (65+): rezultate dintrun registru de TCC în Moldova D Cartaleanu, S Cociu, A Cazacu-Stratu, S Cebanu Revista de Ştiinţe ale Sănătăţii din Moldova, 85-85 , 2025 2025
Creşterea gradului de conştientizare cu privire la utilizarea dispozitivelor de siguranţă pentru copii in maşini M Glavceva, A Cazacu-Stratu, S Cociu Revista de Științe ale Sănătății din Moldova= Moldovan Journal of Health … , 2025 2025
Explorarea percepţiilor profesioniştilor privind managementul căderilor la vârstnici în Moldova D Cartaleanu, S Cociu Revista de Științe ale Sănătății din Moldova= Moldovan Journal of Health … , 2025 2025
Registrul iCREATE: un model pentru consolidarea supravegherii traumatismelor în Moldova A Cazacu-Stratu, S Cociu, S Cebanu Revista de Științe ale Sănătății din Moldova= Moldovan Journal of Health … , 2025 2025
Traumatismele la copii în Republica Moldova: tendințe și provocări A Cazacu-Stratu, S Cociu, S Cebanu Conferința științifică națională cu participare internațională consacrată … , 2025 2025
Workplace violence against healthcare workers in the Republic of Moldova during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study E Ciobanu, D Cheptea, S Cociu, PM Marga, S Cebanu, D Dulf, ... Frontiers in Public Health 13, 1560096 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
RISK FACTORS IN FALL-RELATED INJURIES AMONG THE ELDERLY POPULATION D Cartaleanu, S Cociu, V Cartaleanu, A Cazacu-Stratu, S Cebanu Arta medica 92 (3), 33 , 2024 2024
Factorii de risc în producerea traumatismelor prin cădere la populația vârstnică D Cartaleanu, S Cociu, V Cartaleanu, A Cazacu-Stratu, S Cebanu Arta Medica 92 (3), 33-36 , 2024 2024
Understanding the risk from playgrounds to injuries for children in the Republic of Moldova A Cazacu-Stratu, D Ciobanu, S Cociu Health, sports & rehabilitation medicine 25 (4), 199 , 2024 2024
Assessment of sexual and reproductive health literacy among adolescents in Moldova S Cociu, S Cebanu MedEspera: The 10th International Medical Congress for Students and Young … , 2024 2024
Impactul conducerii unui transport auto sub influența alcoolului O Doban, E Belecci, S Cociu Cercetarea în biomedicină și sănătate: calitate, excelență și performanță … , 2024 2024
Factorii asociați traversării neregulamentare în rândul pietonilor E Belecci, S Cociu Cercetarea în biomedicină și sănătate: calitate, excelență și performanță … , 2024 2024
Studierea comportamentului șoferilor în traficul rutier în funcție de vârstă și sex M Glavceva, S Cociu Cercetarea în biomedicină și sănătate: calitate, excelență și performanță … , 2024 2024
Enhancing sexual and reproductive health literacy among local and refugee youth in Moldova: a community-engaged digital health initiative C Thomas, S Cociu, A Cazacu-Stratu, V Qasimi, M Chavez, S Cebanu, ... One Health & Risk Management 5 (4), 13-24 , 2024 2024
Traumatic head injuries in Moldova: a cross-sectional analysis of medical registry data S Cociu, CJ Hamann, S Cebanu, A Cazacu-Stratu, MA Coman, ... Folia medica 65 (5), 775 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
BEST INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES FOR ROAD SAFETY D Ciobanu, S Cociu, P Apostol, A Cazacu-Stratu PUBLIC HEALTH, 66-71 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Supravegherea sănătăţii publice: aspecte igienice: Compendiu G Friptuleac, S Cebanu, R Deleu, A Cazacu-Stratu, A Chirlici, V Meşina, ... CEP Medicina , 2023 2023
TRAUMATISMUL RUTIER ȘI PROMOVAREA COMPORTAMENTULUI DE PREVENȚIE ÎN RÂNDUL POPULAȚIEI S COCIU 2023
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Environmental risk factors related to road traffic crashes S Cociu Arta Medica 77 (4), 93-96 , 2020 2020 Citations: 14
Ethical aspects in road traffic safety and driving behavior change S Cociu, R Deleu, C Rimis, S Cebanu, RM Cherecheș J. Intercult. Manag. Ethics 5 (1), 57-69 , 2022 2022 Citations: 11
Key informant insights in Moldova’s prevention and response system for traumatic brain injuries S Cociu, S Cebanu, G Rojnoveanu, D Dulf, C Peek-Asa, R Afifi International journal of advanced research 8 (5), 1245 , 2020 2020 Citations: 10
The role of health promotion and health education in injuries prevention S Cebanu, A Cazacu-Stratu, S Cociu Wydawnictwo Uczelniane , 2020 2020 Citations: 10
A profile of traumatic brain injury within hospital emergency departments-a retrospective study in the Republic of Moldova S Cociu, A Cazacu-Stratu, L Chiosea, G Rojnoveanu, S Cebanu, ... Open journal of preventive medicine 12 (9), 175 , 2022 2022 Citations: 9
Road traffic injuries surveillance-a pilot study in the Republic of Moldova S Cociu MedEspera 8, 301-302 , 2020 2020 Citations: 8
Road safety knowledge and attitudes among drivers S Cociu, O Ioncu, D Ciobanu, S Cebanu One health & risk management 4 (2), 25-32 , 2023 2023 Citations: 6
Major behavioral risk factors for road traffic injuries S Cociu, O Ioncu, C Cazacu-Stratu, S Cebanu, C Hamann One health and risk management 4 (2), 28-34 , 2021 2021 Citations: 6
Child safety restraint patterns in Moldova A Cazacu-Stratu, NK Varga, S Cociu, D Dulf, C Peek-Asa Traffic injury prevention 23 (8), 483-487 , 2022 2022 Citations: 5
The major risk factors for road traffic injuries S Cociu, O Ioncu, C Cazacu-Stratu, S Ceban, C Hamann One health and risk management, 84-84 , 2021 2021 Citations: 5
Road safety and accidents prevention in the Republic of Moldova S Cociu, P Apostol Conferinţa ştiinţifică anuală" Cercetarea în biomedicină și sănătate … , 2021 2021 Citations: 5
Strategiile de prevenire şi limitare a răspândirii pandemiei COVID-19 D Cheptea, S Cociu, A Cazacu-Stratu, R Deleu Revista de Științe ale Sănătății din Moldova= Moldovan Journal of Health … , 2020 2020 Citations: 5
Road injuries particularities in the Chisinau municipality S Cociu, S Cebanu Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae … , 2019 2019 Citations: 5
Traumatic head injuries in Moldova: a cross-sectional analysis of medical registry data S Cociu, CJ Hamann, S Cebanu, A Cazacu-Stratu, MA Coman, ... Folia medica 65 (5), 775 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Distribuția teritorială a accidentelor și a traumatismelor rutiere în Republica Moldova S Cociu, S Cebanu One Health & Risk Management, 61-61 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
ETHICAL APPROACH TO ROAD TRAFFIC INJURIES PREVENTION. S Cociu Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai, Bioethica (2011) 65 , 2021 2021 Citations: 4
0071 Head injuries as result of road accidents among population S Cociu Injury prevention 27 (Suppl 3), A19-A20 , 2021 2021 Citations: 4
2A. 001 Road traffic injuries among children and adults in the Republic of Moldova A Cazacu-Stratu, S Cociu Injury prevention 27 (Suppl 2), A11-A11 , 2021 2021 Citations: 4
PARENTS'KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES REGARDING HOUSEHOLD INJURY OF CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD A Cazacu-Stratu, S Cociu, A Plamadeala, M Coman One health & risk management 4 (2), 40-45 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Driving attitude and behavior among health professionals S Cociu Revista de Ştiinţe ale Sănătăţii din Moldova 29 (3 An. 1), 103-103 , 2022 2022 Citations: 3
