Sant Pau - Institut de Recerca

Main lines of research

Monitoring of behaviours and other health risk factors such as environmental exposure.
Process and impact evaluation of public health programmes and services (school-based prevention programmes for obesity, smoking, alcohol and cannabis consumption, breast cancer screening programmes and memory training workshops for elderly people).
Evaluation of ICT innovation in public health.
Evaluation of food contaminants.

Challenges

Promote research into the evaluation of policies and programmes.
Support the debate on conceptual and methodological aspects of results evaluation in prevention and health promotion.
Consolidate the group’s research, fostering less developed aspects such as financial assessment and evaluation of health protection interventions.
Develop a theoretical corpus of concepts, principles, methods and examples that contribute to filling the gap in under- and postgraduate teaching regarding the design and evaluation of risk prevention and health promotion interventions.

Group coordination

Continente Garcia, Xavier ASPB
xcontine@aspb.cat

Members

Barbaglia Navarro, Maria Gabriela ASPB
Bartroli Checa, Montse ASPB
Calderon Delgado, Josep ASPB
Cortes Francisco, Nuria ASPB
Ferrer Fons, Maria ASPB
Garcia Altes, Anna ENTITAT EXTERNA
Henderson Mercader, Elisabet-Mae IR
Leon Pujadas, Gabriel ASPB
Lopez Medina, Maria Jose ASPB
Perez Gimenez, Anna ASPB
Planell Cerezo, Raquel ASPB
Puigpinos Riera, Rosa ASPB
Sabate Camps, Sara ASPB
Sanchez Martinez, Francesca ASPB
Serral Cano, Gemma ASPB

Publications 2022

(JIF 2022)

Avino CJ, Peralta A, Carrere J, Mari M, Benach J, Lopez MJ. Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy poverty: Effects perceived by participants according to typologies of social vulnerability. ENERGY POLICY. 2022; 167:113006. DOI:10.1016/j.enpol.2022.113006. IF:9 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Bartroli M, Angulo A, Bosque M, Clotas C, Espelt A. The Emotional Competence Assessment Questionnaire (ECAQ) for Children Aged from 3 to 5 Years: Validity and Reliability Evidence. Education Sciences. 2022; 12(7):489. DOI:10.3390/educsci12070489. IF:3 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.
Bullich I, García A, Miralles R, Juvé ME, Melendo EM, Santaeugènia S. Results Centre of Social and Health Care Network in Catalonia. Evolution 2013–2018. Revista Espanola De Geriatria Y Gerontologia. 2022; 57(2). DOI:10.1016/j.regg.2022.01.008. PMID:35193784. Document type: Article.
Carrere J, Belvis F, Peralta A, Mari M, Lopez MJ, Benach J, Novoa AM. Effectiveness of an Energy-Counseling Intervention in Reducing Energy Poverty: Evidence from a Quasi-Experimental Study in a Southern European City. JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH-BULLETIN OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. 2022; 99(3). DOI:10.1007/s11524-022-00642-6. PMID:35622196. IF:6,6 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.
Carrilero N, Mora T, Garcia A. The impact of an easy access drug supply management policy law on the consumption and abuse of opioids in Catalonia: A population-based study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY. 2022; 101:103562. DOI:10.1016/j.drugpo.2021.103562. PMID:34952278. IF:4,4 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.
Casanovas LVL, Serra L, Canals CS, Sanz B, Vives C, Lopez MJ, Otero L, Perez G, Renart G. Prevalence of sexual harassment among young Spaniards before, during, and after the COVID-19 lockdown period in Spain. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022; 22(1):1888. DOI:10.1186/s12889-022-14264-9. PMID:36221078. IF:4,5 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Checa MB, Bosque M, Martinez OJ, Bote CC, Teixido E, Vaquero PR, Espelt A. Design and pilot testing of a school-based emotional education program for health promotion and prevention for children from 3 to 5 years of age. Revista Espanola de Salud Publica. 2022; 96:e202211080. IF:1,1 (Q4/10D). Document type: Article.
Dalmau A, Saura A, Busquets JM, Bullich I, Garcia A. Advance directives and real-world end-of-life clinical practice: a case-control study. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. 2022; 12(E3). DOI:10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002851. PMID:33753359. IF:2,7 (Q3/6D). Document type: Article.
Díaz JL, García A, Villalbí JR. Improving the systematization of benchmarking in public health services. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2022; 36(3). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.01.005. PMID:33642098. IF:1,9 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.
Gallus S, Lugo A, Liu XQ, Borroni E, Clancy L, Gorini G, Lopez MJ, Odone A, Przewozniak K, Tigova O, van den Brandt PA, Vardavas C, Fernandez E, TackSHS I. JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY. 2022; 32(3). DOI:10.2188/jea.JE20200248. PMID:33456019. IF:4,7 (Q2/3D). Document type: Article.
Lapena C, Continente X, Mascunano AS, Dell’Olmo MM, Lopez MJ. Effectiveness of a community intervention to reduce social isolation among older people in low-income neighbourhoods. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022; 32(5). DOI:10.1093/eurpub/ckac100. PMID:36074028. IF:4,4 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Mari M, Oliveras L, Vergara C, Artazcoz L, Borrell C, Gotsens M, Palencia L, Lopez MJ, Martinez MA. Geographical inequalities in energy poverty in a Mediterranean city: Using small-area Bayesian spatial models. Energy Reports. 2022; 8. DOI:10.1016/j.egyr.2021.12.025. IF:5,2 (Q2/5D). Document type: Article.
Mercuriali L, Oliveras L, Marí M, Gómez A, Montalvo T, García A, Pérez G, Villalbí JR. A public health surveillance system applied to climate change for cities. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2022; 36(3). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.01.003. PMID:33722402. IF:1,9 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.
Mourino N, Ruano A, Varela L, Fernández E, López MJ, Santiago MI, Rey J, Giraldo A, Pérez M. Serum cotinine cut-points for secondhand smoke exposure assessment in children under 5 years: A systemic review. PLoS One. 2022; 17(5):e0267319. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0267319. PMID:35511766. IF:3,7 (Q2/4D). Document type: Review.
Nogueira SO, Fu M, Lugo A, Tigova O, Henderson E, Lopez MJ, Clancy L, Semple S, Soriano JB, Fernandez E, Gallus S. Non-smokers’ and smokers’ support for smoke-free legislation in 14 indoor and outdoor settings across 12 European countries. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 2022; 204:112224. DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2021.112224. PMID:34717946. IF:8,3 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Olivella M, Sánchez E, Continente X, Clotas C, Perez G. Perceptions of the Uses of Cell Phones and Their Impact on the Health of Early Adolescents in Barcelona: a Qualitative Study. Journal Of Technology In Behavioral Science. 2022; 7(2). DOI:10.1007/s41347-021-00228-0. Document type: Article.
Pericas C, Clotas C, Espelt A, Lopez MJ, Bosque M, Juarez O, Bartroli M. Effectiveness of school-based emotional education program: a cluster-randomized controlled trial. PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022; 210. DOI:10.1016/j.puhe.2022.06.013. PMID:35970016. IF:5,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.
Peruga A, Lozano FR, Lopez MJ, Garcia RC, Nerin I, Sureda X, Fernandez E. Tobacco heated products: a new challenge in tobacco control. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2022; 36(1). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2020.12.033. PMID:33563478. IF:1,9 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.
Puertolas B, Barbaglia MG, Gotsens M, Pares O, Brugal MT, Torrens M, Trevino L, Rodriguez C, Vazquez JM, Pascual A, Coromina M, Jimenez M, Oliva I, Gonzalez E, Mestre N, Bartroli M. Lifetime Dual Disorder Screening and Treatment Retention: A Pilot Cohort Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; 11(13):3760. DOI:10.3390/jcm11133760. PMID:35807045. IF:3,9 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Puértolas B, Juárez O, Ariza C, Villalbí JR. Universal prevention of substance use in school settings: the need for continuous monitoring. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2022; 36(5). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.06.008. PMID:34412927. IF:1,9 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.
Ribera A, Garcia A, Cleries M, Abilleira S, Vela E. Trends in healthcare resource use and expenditure before and after ischaemic. NEUROLOGIA. 2022; 37(1). DOI:10.1016/j.nrl.2018.11.002. PMID:34538775. IF:3,9 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Stival C, Lugo A, Odone A, van den Brandt PA, Fernandez E, Tigova O, Soriano JB, Lopez MJ, Scaglioni S, Gallus S. Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity in 12 European Countries in 2017-2018. Obesity Facts. 2022; 15(5). DOI:10.1159/000525792. PMID:35917801. IF:3,6 (Q3/6D). Document type: Article.
Vásquez H, León BB, Borrell C, Jacques C, López MJ, Medina L, Pasarin M, Sánchez E, Pérez K. Inequities in the distribution of COVID-19: an adaptation of WHO’s conceptual framework. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2022; 36(5). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.10.004. PMID:34823902. IF:1,9 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.
Vella V, Ibanez N, Segura L, Colom J, Garcia A. An estimation of the social cost of illicit drug consumption in Catalonia. 2022; 34(1). DOI:10.20882/adicciones.1421. PMID:32677701. IF:3 (Q3/7D). Document type: Article.

Publications 2021

Albert S, Garcia A. Measuring health inequalities: a systematic review of widely used indicators and topics. International Journal for Equity in Health. 2021; 20(1):73. DOI:10.1186/s12939-021-01397-3. PMID:33691701. IF:4,666.
Amalia B, Fu M, Tigova O, Ballbe M, Castellano Y, Semple S, Clancy L, Vardavas C, Lopez MJ, Cortes N, Perez R, Pascual JA, Fernandez E. Environmental and individual exposure to secondhand aerosol of electronic cigarettes in confined spaces: Results from the TackSHS Project(dagger). INDOOR AIR. 2021; 31(5). DOI:10.1111/ina.12841. PMID:33905602. IF:6,554.
Amalia B, Liu XQ, Lugo A, Fu M, Odone A, van den Brandt PA, Semple S, Clancy L, Soriano JB, Fernandez E, Gallus S, Lopez MJ, Continente X, TackSHS I. Exposure to secondhand aerosol of electronic cigarettes in indoor settings in 12 European countries: data from the TackSHS survey. TOBACCO CONTROL. 2021; 30(1). DOI:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-055376. PMID:32123139. IF:6,953.
Amalia B, Rodriguez A, Henderson E, Fu M, Continente X, Tigova O, Semple S, Clancy L, Gallus S, Fernandez E, Lopez MJ, TackSHS I. How widespread is electronic cigarette use in outdoor settings? A field check from the TackSHS project in 11 European countries. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 2021; 193:110571. DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2020.110571. PMID:33278471. IF:8,431.
Amigo F, Dalmau A, Garcia A. Do hospitals have a higher mortality rate on weekend admissions? An observational study to analyse weekend effect on urgent admissions to hospitals in Catalonia. BMJ Open. 2021; 11(11):e047836. DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047836. PMID:34845065. IF:3,006.
Barbaglia MG, Pares O, Villalbi JR, Bartroli M, Gasulla L, Espelt A. Temporal relationship between a sudden disruption of a local illicit drug market in a deprived neighborhood of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area and the number of discarded syringes collected from public space. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. 2021; 218:108400. DOI:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108400. PMID:33250382. IF:4,852.
Carreras G, Lachi A, Cortini B, Gallus S, López MJ, López-Nicolás Á, Lugo A, Pastor MT, Soriano JB, Fernandez E, Gorini G; TackSHS Project Investigators [Continente X]. Burden of disease from exposure to secondhand smoke in children in Europe. Pediatric Research. 2021;90(1):216-222. doi: 10.1038/s41390-020-01223-6. PMID: 33149260. IF:3,953.
Carreras G, Lachi A, Cortini B, Gallus S, Lopez MJ, Lopez A, Soriano JB, Fernandez E, Tigova O, Gorini G, TackSHS I. Burden of disease from second-hand tobacco smoke exposure at home among adults from European Union countries in 2017: an analysis using a review of recent meta-analyses. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE. 2021; 145:106412. DOI:10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106412. PMID:33388324. IF:4,637.
Carrere J, Peralta A, Oliveras L, Lopez MJ, Mari M, Benach J, Novoa AM. Energy poverty, its intensity and health in vulnerable populations in a Southern European city. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2021; 35(5). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2020.07.007. PMID:33129571. IF:2,479.
Carrilero N, Dalmau A, Garcia A. Socioeconomic inequalities in 29 childhood diseases: evidence from a 1,500,000 children population retrospective study. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH. 2021; 21(1):1150. DOI:10.1186/s12889-021-11230-9. PMID:34130683. IF:4,135.
Clotas C, Serral G, Garcia EV, Puigpinos R. Dietary changes and food habits: social and clinical determinants in a cohort of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Barcelona (DAMA cohort). CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL. 2021; 32(12). DOI:10.1007/s10552-021-01483-5. PMID:34480675. IF:2,532.
Codinach E, Obradors N, Mendioroz J, Villalbi JR, Bosque M, Espelt A. Future intentions and beliefs about roll-your-own cigarettes in adolescents. Atencion Primaria. 2021; 53(6):102043. DOI:10.1016/j.aprim.2021.102043. PMID:33838538. IF:2,206.
Continente X, Rodriguez A, Perez M, Schiaffino A, Fernandez E, Lopez MJ. Factors related to caregivers’ risk perception of secondhand smoke exposure on children’s health. Tobacco Induced Diseases. 2021; 19:93. DOI:10.18332/tid/143318. PMID:34949975. IF:5,163.
Daban F, Garcia I, Porthe V, Lopez MJ, De B, Pasarin MI, Borrell C, Artazcoz L, Perez A, Diez E. Improving mental health and wellbeing in elderly people isolated at home due to architectural barriers: A community health intervention. Atencion Primaria. 2021; 53(5). DOI:10.1016/j.aprim.2021.102020. PMID:33774346. IF:2,206.
Daban F, Pasarin MI, Borrell C, Artazcoz L, Perez A, Fernandez A, Porthe V, Diez E. Barcelona Salut als Barris: Twelve years’ experience of tackling social health inequalities through community-based interventions. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2021; 35(3). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2020.02.007. PMID:32527681. IF:2,479.
Dalmau A, Garcia A, Amblas J, Contel JC, Santaeugenia S. Determinants of the number of days people in the general population spent at home during end-of-life: Results from a population-based cohort analysis. PLoS One. 2021; 16(7):e0253483. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0253483. PMID:34264956. IF:3,752.
Dalmau A, García A, Vela E, Clèries M, Pérez CV, Argimon JM. Frequency of health-care service use and severity of illness in undocumented migrants in Catalonia, Spain: a population-based, cross-sectional study. Lancet Planetary Health. 2021; 5(5). DOI:10.1016/S2542-5196(21)00036-X. PMID:33964238. IF:28,750.
de Batlle J, Bertran S, Turino C, Escarrabill J, Dalmases M, Garcia A, Sapina E, Carbonell EM, Sanchez M, Barbe F. Longitudinal Analysis of Causes of Mortality in Continuous Positive Airway Pressure-treated Patients at the Population Level. Annals of the American Thoracic Society. 2021; 18(8). DOI:10.1513/AnnalsATS.202007-888OC. PMID:33606959. IF:8,785.
Gallus S, Lugo A, Liu XQ, Behrakis P, Boffi R, Bosetti C, Carreras G, Chatenoud L, Clancy L, Continente X, Dobson R, Effertz T, Filippidis FT, Fu M, Geshanova G, Gorini G, Keogan S, Ivanov H, Lopez MJ, Lopez A, Precioso J, Przewozniak K, Radu C, Ruprecht A, Semple S, Soriano JB, Starchenko P, Trapero M, Tigova O, Tzortzi AS, Vardavas C, Vyzikidou VK, Colombo P, Fernandez E, TackSHS I. Who Smokes in Europe? Data From 12 European Countries in the TackSHS Survey (2017-2018). JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY. 2021; 31(2). DOI:10.2188/jea.JE20190344. PMID:32249267. IF:3,809.
Garcia A, Subirana M, Llorens D, Bullich I, Brugues A, Teixidor M, Cuxart N, Esteve M, Estrem M. The experience of Catalonia measuring nurse-sensitive indicators: Trends study 2012-2018. Journal of Nursing Management. 2021; 29(7). DOI:10.1111/jonm.13348. PMID:33894075. IF:4,680.
González-Rábago Y, La Parra D, Puigpinós-Riera R, Pons-Vigués M; por el Grupo de Trabajo de Determinantes Sociales de la Salud de la Sociedad Española de Epidemiología. ¿Cómo medir el estatus migratorio de la población infantil y juvenil? Estudios sobre salud y desigualdades en salud en Europa [How to measure the migration status of the child and young population? Studies on health and inequalities in health in Europe]. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2021;35(1):81-90. Spanish. DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2019.06.003. PMID: 31542314. IF:2,479.
Henderson E, Continente X, Fernandez E, Tigova O, Cortes N, Gallus S, Lugo A, Semple S, Dobson R, Clancy L, Keogan S, Ruprecht A, Borgini A, Tzortzi A, Vyzikidou VK, Gorini G, Lopez A, Soriano JB, Geshanova G, Osman J, Mons U, Przewozniak K, Precioso J, Brad R, Lopez MJ. Secondhand smoke exposure assessment in outdoor hospitality venues across 11 European countries. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 2021; 200:111355. DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2021.111355. PMID:34022230. IF:8,431.
Henderson E, Lugo A, Liu XQ, Continente X, Fernandez E, Lopez MJ, Gallus S, TackSHS I. Secondhand smoke presence in outdoor areas in 12 European countries. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 2021; 195:110806. DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2021.110806. PMID:33515582. IF:8,431.
Keogan S, Alonso T, Sunday S, Tigova O, Fernández E, López MJ, Gallus S, Semple S, Tzortzi A, Boffi R, Gorini G, López-Nicolás Á, Radu-Loghin C, Soriano JB, Clancy L; TackSHS Project Investigators (all listed in Appendix). Lung function changes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma exposed to secondhand smoke in outdoor areas. Journal of Asthma. 2021;58(9):1169-1175. DOI:10.1080/02770903.2020.1766062. PMID: 32441557. IF 2020:2,515.
Oliveras L, Borrell C, Gonzalez I, Gotsens M, Lopez MJ, Palencia L, Artazcoz L, Mari M. The Association of Energy Poverty with Health and Wellbeing in Children in a Mediterranean City. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(11):5961. DOI:10.3390/ijerph18115961. PMID:34199387. IF:4,614.
Oliveras L, Peralta A, Palencia L, Gotsens M, Lopez MJ, Artazcoz L, Borrell C, Mari M. Energy poverty and health: Trends in the European Union before and during the economic crisis, 2007-2016. HEALTH & PLACE. 2021; 67:102294. DOI:10.1016/j.healthplace.2020.102294. PMID:33526205. IF:4,931.
Palma D, Continente X, Lopez MJ, Vazquez N, Serral G, Ariza C. Personality traits associated with the substance consumption in young people in a context of vulnerability. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2021; 35(6). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2020.08.004. PMID:32981753. IF:2,479.
Peruga A, Lopez MJ, Martinez C, Fernandez E. Tobacco control policies in the 21st century: achievements and open challenges. Molecular Oncology. 2021; 15(3). DOI:10.1002/1878-0261.12918. PMID:33533185. IF:7,449.
Politi J, Martin M, Mercuriali L, Borras B, Lopez J, Vilella A, Villar J, Orcau A, de Olalla PG, Rius C, Fernández A, Puigpinós R, Bonfill X, Villalbí JR. Epidemiological characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 cases: mortality inequalities by socio- economic status, Barcelona, Spain, 24 February to 4 May 2020. Eurosurveillance. 2021; 26(20):2001138. DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.20.2001138. PMID:34018483. IF:21,286.
Porthe V, Garcia I, Ariza C, Villalbi JR, Bartroli M, Juarez O, Diez E. Community-Based Interventions to Reduce Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol-Related Harm in Adults. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. 2021; 46(3). DOI:10.1007/s10900-020-00898-6. PMID:32770477. IF:4,371.
Puigpinos R, Serral G. Satisfaction with the breast cancer screening program in Barcelona: a comparison between 2006 and 2016. Revista Espanola de Salud Publica. 2021; 95:e202101022. PMID:33496276. IF:1,333.
Sanchez F, Brugueras S, Serral G, Valmayor S, Juarez O, Lopez MJ, Ariza C. Three-Year Follow-Up of the POIBA Intervention on Childhood Obesity: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Nutrients. 2021; 13(2):453. DOI:10.3390/nu13020453. PMID:33573017. IF:6,706.
Sanz B, Saurina C, Serra L, Vicens GR, Casanovas LVL, Otero L, Lopez MJ, Perez G, Vives C. Prevalence and associated factors with sexual violence victimisation youth before, during and after the COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-sectional study in Spain. BMJ Open. 2021; 11(11):e055227. DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055227. PMID:34845078. IF:3,006.
Serra S, Alonso C, Serra J, Folguera J, Carrilero N, Garcia A. Geographical, Socioeconomic, and Gender Inequalities in Opioid Use in Catalonia. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2021; 12:750193. DOI:10.3389/fphar.2021.750193. PMID:34744729. IF:5,988.
Vives C, Perez V, Davo M, Sanchez M, Gil D, Abietar DG, Sanchez F, Forcadell L, Perez G, Sanz B. Dating violence and associated factors among male and female adolescents in Spain. PLoS One. 2021; 16(11):e0258994. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0258994. PMID:34758031. IF:3,752.

Projectes de recerca actius

“Exposición al humo ambiental de tabaco en menores de 12 años: estimación de la prevalencia y medición de marcadores en hogares y vehículos”. IP: Mª José López Medina. 01/01/2014 – 31/12/2017. ISCIII – Proyectos de investigación en salud.
“Influencia de determinantes sociales, estilos de vida, bienestar emocional y uso de terapias no convencionales en la evolución del cáncer de mama en una cohorte de mujeres diagnosticadas de Barcelona”. IP: Rosa Puigpinós i Riera. 01/01/2014 – 31/12/2016. ISCIII – Proyectos de investigación en salud.
“Tackling secondhand smoke in Europe: assessment of SHS exposure according to policies, attributable disease and economic burden, and impact of interventions for reducing the exposure.” WP leader: Mª José López Medina. 01/11/2015 – 31/10/2019. Horizon 2020 – European Commission.
“Diseño y evaluación de la efectividad de una intervención de prevención selectiva del consumo de alcohol y cannabis en jóvenes vulnerables en el ámbito comunitario”. IP: Carles Ariza Cardenal. 01/01/2016 – 31/12/2018. Plan Nacional sobre Drogas – proyectos de investigación.

Grup consolidat de l’Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau que pertany a

Introduction

Main lines of research

Monitoring of behaviours and other health risk factors such as environmental exposure.
Process and impact evaluation of public health programmes and services (school-based prevention programmes for obesity, smoking, alcohol and cannabis consumption, breast cancer screening programmes and memory training workshops for elderly people).
Evaluation of ICT innovation in public health.
Evaluation of food contaminants.

Challenges

Promote research into the evaluation of policies and programmes.
Support the debate on conceptual and methodological aspects of results evaluation in prevention and health promotion.
Consolidate the group’s research, fostering less developed aspects such as financial assessment and evaluation of health protection interventions.
Develop a theoretical corpus of concepts, principles, methods and examples that contribute to filling the gap in under- and postgraduate teaching regarding the design and evaluation of risk prevention and health promotion interventions.

Team

Group coordination

Continente Garcia, Xavier ASPB
xcontine@aspb.cat

Members

Scientific output

Publications 2022

(JIF 2022)

Avino CJ, Peralta A, Carrere J, Mari M, Benach J, Lopez MJ. Qualitative evaluation of an intervention to reduce energy poverty: Effects perceived by participants according to typologies of social vulnerability. ENERGY POLICY. 2022; 167:113006. DOI:10.1016/j.enpol.2022.113006. IF:9 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Bartroli M, Angulo A, Bosque M, Clotas C, Espelt A. The Emotional Competence Assessment Questionnaire (ECAQ) for Children Aged from 3 to 5 Years: Validity and Reliability Evidence. Education Sciences. 2022; 12(7):489. DOI:10.3390/educsci12070489. IF:3 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.
Bullich I, García A, Miralles R, Juvé ME, Melendo EM, Santaeugènia S. Results Centre of Social and Health Care Network in Catalonia. Evolution 2013–2018. Revista Espanola De Geriatria Y Gerontologia. 2022; 57(2). DOI:10.1016/j.regg.2022.01.008. PMID:35193784. Document type: Article.
Carrere J, Belvis F, Peralta A, Mari M, Lopez MJ, Benach J, Novoa AM. Effectiveness of an Energy-Counseling Intervention in Reducing Energy Poverty: Evidence from a Quasi-Experimental Study in a Southern European City. JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH-BULLETIN OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. 2022; 99(3). DOI:10.1007/s11524-022-00642-6. PMID:35622196. IF:6,6 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.
Carrilero N, Mora T, Garcia A. The impact of an easy access drug supply management policy law on the consumption and abuse of opioids in Catalonia: A population-based study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY. 2022; 101:103562. DOI:10.1016/j.drugpo.2021.103562. PMID:34952278. IF:4,4 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.
Casanovas LVL, Serra L, Canals CS, Sanz B, Vives C, Lopez MJ, Otero L, Perez G, Renart G. Prevalence of sexual harassment among young Spaniards before, during, and after the COVID-19 lockdown period in Spain. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022; 22(1):1888. DOI:10.1186/s12889-022-14264-9. PMID:36221078. IF:4,5 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Checa MB, Bosque M, Martinez OJ, Bote CC, Teixido E, Vaquero PR, Espelt A. Design and pilot testing of a school-based emotional education program for health promotion and prevention for children from 3 to 5 years of age. Revista Espanola de Salud Publica. 2022; 96:e202211080. IF:1,1 (Q4/10D). Document type: Article.
Dalmau A, Saura A, Busquets JM, Bullich I, Garcia A. Advance directives and real-world end-of-life clinical practice: a case-control study. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. 2022; 12(E3). DOI:10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002851. PMID:33753359. IF:2,7 (Q3/6D). Document type: Article.
Díaz JL, García A, Villalbí JR. Improving the systematization of benchmarking in public health services. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2022; 36(3). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.01.005. PMID:33642098. IF:1,9 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.
Gallus S, Lugo A, Liu XQ, Borroni E, Clancy L, Gorini G, Lopez MJ, Odone A, Przewozniak K, Tigova O, van den Brandt PA, Vardavas C, Fernandez E, TackSHS I. JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY. 2022; 32(3). DOI:10.2188/jea.JE20200248. PMID:33456019. IF:4,7 (Q2/3D). Document type: Article.
Lapena C, Continente X, Mascunano AS, Dell’Olmo MM, Lopez MJ. Effectiveness of a community intervention to reduce social isolation among older people in low-income neighbourhoods. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022; 32(5). DOI:10.1093/eurpub/ckac100. PMID:36074028. IF:4,4 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Mari M, Oliveras L, Vergara C, Artazcoz L, Borrell C, Gotsens M, Palencia L, Lopez MJ, Martinez MA. Geographical inequalities in energy poverty in a Mediterranean city: Using small-area Bayesian spatial models. Energy Reports. 2022; 8. DOI:10.1016/j.egyr.2021.12.025. IF:5,2 (Q2/5D). Document type: Article.
Mercuriali L, Oliveras L, Marí M, Gómez A, Montalvo T, García A, Pérez G, Villalbí JR. A public health surveillance system applied to climate change for cities. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2022; 36(3). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.01.003. PMID:33722402. IF:1,9 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.
Mourino N, Ruano A, Varela L, Fernández E, López MJ, Santiago MI, Rey J, Giraldo A, Pérez M. Serum cotinine cut-points for secondhand smoke exposure assessment in children under 5 years: A systemic review. PLoS One. 2022; 17(5):e0267319. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0267319. PMID:35511766. IF:3,7 (Q2/4D). Document type: Review.
Nogueira SO, Fu M, Lugo A, Tigova O, Henderson E, Lopez MJ, Clancy L, Semple S, Soriano JB, Fernandez E, Gallus S. Non-smokers’ and smokers’ support for smoke-free legislation in 14 indoor and outdoor settings across 12 European countries. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 2022; 204:112224. DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2021.112224. PMID:34717946. IF:8,3 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Olivella M, Sánchez E, Continente X, Clotas C, Perez G. Perceptions of the Uses of Cell Phones and Their Impact on the Health of Early Adolescents in Barcelona: a Qualitative Study. Journal Of Technology In Behavioral Science. 2022; 7(2). DOI:10.1007/s41347-021-00228-0. Document type: Article.
Pericas C, Clotas C, Espelt A, Lopez MJ, Bosque M, Juarez O, Bartroli M. Effectiveness of school-based emotional education program: a cluster-randomized controlled trial. PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022; 210. DOI:10.1016/j.puhe.2022.06.013. PMID:35970016. IF:5,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.
Peruga A, Lozano FR, Lopez MJ, Garcia RC, Nerin I, Sureda X, Fernandez E. Tobacco heated products: a new challenge in tobacco control. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2022; 36(1). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2020.12.033. PMID:33563478. IF:1,9 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.
Puertolas B, Barbaglia MG, Gotsens M, Pares O, Brugal MT, Torrens M, Trevino L, Rodriguez C, Vazquez JM, Pascual A, Coromina M, Jimenez M, Oliva I, Gonzalez E, Mestre N, Bartroli M. Lifetime Dual Disorder Screening and Treatment Retention: A Pilot Cohort Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; 11(13):3760. DOI:10.3390/jcm11133760. PMID:35807045. IF:3,9 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Puértolas B, Juárez O, Ariza C, Villalbí JR. Universal prevention of substance use in school settings: the need for continuous monitoring. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2022; 36(5). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.06.008. PMID:34412927. IF:1,9 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.
Ribera A, Garcia A, Cleries M, Abilleira S, Vela E. Trends in healthcare resource use and expenditure before and after ischaemic. NEUROLOGIA. 2022; 37(1). DOI:10.1016/j.nrl.2018.11.002. PMID:34538775. IF:3,9 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Stival C, Lugo A, Odone A, van den Brandt PA, Fernandez E, Tigova O, Soriano JB, Lopez MJ, Scaglioni S, Gallus S. Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity in 12 European Countries in 2017-2018. Obesity Facts. 2022; 15(5). DOI:10.1159/000525792. PMID:35917801. IF:3,6 (Q3/6D). Document type: Article.
Vásquez H, León BB, Borrell C, Jacques C, López MJ, Medina L, Pasarin M, Sánchez E, Pérez K. Inequities in the distribution of COVID-19: an adaptation of WHO’s conceptual framework. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2022; 36(5). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.10.004. PMID:34823902. IF:1,9 (Q4/8D). Document type: Article.
Vella V, Ibanez N, Segura L, Colom J, Garcia A. An estimation of the social cost of illicit drug consumption in Catalonia. 2022; 34(1). DOI:10.20882/adicciones.1421. PMID:32677701. IF:3 (Q3/7D). Document type: Article.

Publications 2021

Albert S, Garcia A. Measuring health inequalities: a systematic review of widely used indicators and topics. International Journal for Equity in Health. 2021; 20(1):73. DOI:10.1186/s12939-021-01397-3. PMID:33691701. IF:4,666.
Amalia B, Fu M, Tigova O, Ballbe M, Castellano Y, Semple S, Clancy L, Vardavas C, Lopez MJ, Cortes N, Perez R, Pascual JA, Fernandez E. Environmental and individual exposure to secondhand aerosol of electronic cigarettes in confined spaces: Results from the TackSHS Project(dagger). INDOOR AIR. 2021; 31(5). DOI:10.1111/ina.12841. PMID:33905602. IF:6,554.
Amalia B, Liu XQ, Lugo A, Fu M, Odone A, van den Brandt PA, Semple S, Clancy L, Soriano JB, Fernandez E, Gallus S, Lopez MJ, Continente X, TackSHS I. Exposure to secondhand aerosol of electronic cigarettes in indoor settings in 12 European countries: data from the TackSHS survey. TOBACCO CONTROL. 2021; 30(1). DOI:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-055376. PMID:32123139. IF:6,953.
Amalia B, Rodriguez A, Henderson E, Fu M, Continente X, Tigova O, Semple S, Clancy L, Gallus S, Fernandez E, Lopez MJ, TackSHS I. How widespread is electronic cigarette use in outdoor settings? A field check from the TackSHS project in 11 European countries. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 2021; 193:110571. DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2020.110571. PMID:33278471. IF:8,431.
Amigo F, Dalmau A, Garcia A. Do hospitals have a higher mortality rate on weekend admissions? An observational study to analyse weekend effect on urgent admissions to hospitals in Catalonia. BMJ Open. 2021; 11(11):e047836. DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047836. PMID:34845065. IF:3,006.
Barbaglia MG, Pares O, Villalbi JR, Bartroli M, Gasulla L, Espelt A. Temporal relationship between a sudden disruption of a local illicit drug market in a deprived neighborhood of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area and the number of discarded syringes collected from public space. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. 2021; 218:108400. DOI:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108400. PMID:33250382. IF:4,852.
Carreras G, Lachi A, Cortini B, Gallus S, López MJ, López-Nicolás Á, Lugo A, Pastor MT, Soriano JB, Fernandez E, Gorini G; TackSHS Project Investigators [Continente X]. Burden of disease from exposure to secondhand smoke in children in Europe. Pediatric Research. 2021;90(1):216-222. doi: 10.1038/s41390-020-01223-6. PMID: 33149260. IF:3,953.
Carreras G, Lachi A, Cortini B, Gallus S, Lopez MJ, Lopez A, Soriano JB, Fernandez E, Tigova O, Gorini G, TackSHS I. Burden of disease from second-hand tobacco smoke exposure at home among adults from European Union countries in 2017: an analysis using a review of recent meta-analyses. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE. 2021; 145:106412. DOI:10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106412. PMID:33388324. IF:4,637.
Carrere J, Peralta A, Oliveras L, Lopez MJ, Mari M, Benach J, Novoa AM. Energy poverty, its intensity and health in vulnerable populations in a Southern European city. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2021; 35(5). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2020.07.007. PMID:33129571. IF:2,479.
Carrilero N, Dalmau A, Garcia A. Socioeconomic inequalities in 29 childhood diseases: evidence from a 1,500,000 children population retrospective study. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH. 2021; 21(1):1150. DOI:10.1186/s12889-021-11230-9. PMID:34130683. IF:4,135.
Clotas C, Serral G, Garcia EV, Puigpinos R. Dietary changes and food habits: social and clinical determinants in a cohort of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Barcelona (DAMA cohort). CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL. 2021; 32(12). DOI:10.1007/s10552-021-01483-5. PMID:34480675. IF:2,532.
Codinach E, Obradors N, Mendioroz J, Villalbi JR, Bosque M, Espelt A. Future intentions and beliefs about roll-your-own cigarettes in adolescents. Atencion Primaria. 2021; 53(6):102043. DOI:10.1016/j.aprim.2021.102043. PMID:33838538. IF:2,206.
Continente X, Rodriguez A, Perez M, Schiaffino A, Fernandez E, Lopez MJ. Factors related to caregivers’ risk perception of secondhand smoke exposure on children’s health. Tobacco Induced Diseases. 2021; 19:93. DOI:10.18332/tid/143318. PMID:34949975. IF:5,163.
Daban F, Garcia I, Porthe V, Lopez MJ, De B, Pasarin MI, Borrell C, Artazcoz L, Perez A, Diez E. Improving mental health and wellbeing in elderly people isolated at home due to architectural barriers: A community health intervention. Atencion Primaria. 2021; 53(5). DOI:10.1016/j.aprim.2021.102020. PMID:33774346. IF:2,206.
Daban F, Pasarin MI, Borrell C, Artazcoz L, Perez A, Fernandez A, Porthe V, Diez E. Barcelona Salut als Barris: Twelve years’ experience of tackling social health inequalities through community-based interventions. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2021; 35(3). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2020.02.007. PMID:32527681. IF:2,479.
Dalmau A, Garcia A, Amblas J, Contel JC, Santaeugenia S. Determinants of the number of days people in the general population spent at home during end-of-life: Results from a population-based cohort analysis. PLoS One. 2021; 16(7):e0253483. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0253483. PMID:34264956. IF:3,752.
Dalmau A, García A, Vela E, Clèries M, Pérez CV, Argimon JM. Frequency of health-care service use and severity of illness in undocumented migrants in Catalonia, Spain: a population-based, cross-sectional study. Lancet Planetary Health. 2021; 5(5). DOI:10.1016/S2542-5196(21)00036-X. PMID:33964238. IF:28,750.
de Batlle J, Bertran S, Turino C, Escarrabill J, Dalmases M, Garcia A, Sapina E, Carbonell EM, Sanchez M, Barbe F. Longitudinal Analysis of Causes of Mortality in Continuous Positive Airway Pressure-treated Patients at the Population Level. Annals of the American Thoracic Society. 2021; 18(8). DOI:10.1513/AnnalsATS.202007-888OC. PMID:33606959. IF:8,785.
Gallus S, Lugo A, Liu XQ, Behrakis P, Boffi R, Bosetti C, Carreras G, Chatenoud L, Clancy L, Continente X, Dobson R, Effertz T, Filippidis FT, Fu M, Geshanova G, Gorini G, Keogan S, Ivanov H, Lopez MJ, Lopez A, Precioso J, Przewozniak K, Radu C, Ruprecht A, Semple S, Soriano JB, Starchenko P, Trapero M, Tigova O, Tzortzi AS, Vardavas C, Vyzikidou VK, Colombo P, Fernandez E, TackSHS I. Who Smokes in Europe? Data From 12 European Countries in the TackSHS Survey (2017-2018). JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY. 2021; 31(2). DOI:10.2188/jea.JE20190344. PMID:32249267. IF:3,809.
Garcia A, Subirana M, Llorens D, Bullich I, Brugues A, Teixidor M, Cuxart N, Esteve M, Estrem M. The experience of Catalonia measuring nurse-sensitive indicators: Trends study 2012-2018. Journal of Nursing Management. 2021; 29(7). DOI:10.1111/jonm.13348. PMID:33894075. IF:4,680.
González-Rábago Y, La Parra D, Puigpinós-Riera R, Pons-Vigués M; por el Grupo de Trabajo de Determinantes Sociales de la Salud de la Sociedad Española de Epidemiología. ¿Cómo medir el estatus migratorio de la población infantil y juvenil? Estudios sobre salud y desigualdades en salud en Europa [How to measure the migration status of the child and young population? Studies on health and inequalities in health in Europe]. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2021;35(1):81-90. Spanish. DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2019.06.003. PMID: 31542314. IF:2,479.
Henderson E, Continente X, Fernandez E, Tigova O, Cortes N, Gallus S, Lugo A, Semple S, Dobson R, Clancy L, Keogan S, Ruprecht A, Borgini A, Tzortzi A, Vyzikidou VK, Gorini G, Lopez A, Soriano JB, Geshanova G, Osman J, Mons U, Przewozniak K, Precioso J, Brad R, Lopez MJ. Secondhand smoke exposure assessment in outdoor hospitality venues across 11 European countries. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 2021; 200:111355. DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2021.111355. PMID:34022230. IF:8,431.
Henderson E, Lugo A, Liu XQ, Continente X, Fernandez E, Lopez MJ, Gallus S, TackSHS I. Secondhand smoke presence in outdoor areas in 12 European countries. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 2021; 195:110806. DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2021.110806. PMID:33515582. IF:8,431.
Keogan S, Alonso T, Sunday S, Tigova O, Fernández E, López MJ, Gallus S, Semple S, Tzortzi A, Boffi R, Gorini G, López-Nicolás Á, Radu-Loghin C, Soriano JB, Clancy L; TackSHS Project Investigators (all listed in Appendix). Lung function changes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma exposed to secondhand smoke in outdoor areas. Journal of Asthma. 2021;58(9):1169-1175. DOI:10.1080/02770903.2020.1766062. PMID: 32441557. IF 2020:2,515.
Oliveras L, Borrell C, Gonzalez I, Gotsens M, Lopez MJ, Palencia L, Artazcoz L, Mari M. The Association of Energy Poverty with Health and Wellbeing in Children in a Mediterranean City. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(11):5961. DOI:10.3390/ijerph18115961. PMID:34199387. IF:4,614.
Oliveras L, Peralta A, Palencia L, Gotsens M, Lopez MJ, Artazcoz L, Borrell C, Mari M. Energy poverty and health: Trends in the European Union before and during the economic crisis, 2007-2016. HEALTH & PLACE. 2021; 67:102294. DOI:10.1016/j.healthplace.2020.102294. PMID:33526205. IF:4,931.
Palma D, Continente X, Lopez MJ, Vazquez N, Serral G, Ariza C. Personality traits associated with the substance consumption in young people in a context of vulnerability. Gaceta Sanitaria. 2021; 35(6). DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2020.08.004. PMID:32981753. IF:2,479.
Peruga A, Lopez MJ, Martinez C, Fernandez E. Tobacco control policies in the 21st century: achievements and open challenges. Molecular Oncology. 2021; 15(3). DOI:10.1002/1878-0261.12918. PMID:33533185. IF:7,449.
Politi J, Martin M, Mercuriali L, Borras B, Lopez J, Vilella A, Villar J, Orcau A, de Olalla PG, Rius C, Fernández A, Puigpinós R, Bonfill X, Villalbí JR. Epidemiological characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 cases: mortality inequalities by socio- economic status, Barcelona, Spain, 24 February to 4 May 2020. Eurosurveillance. 2021; 26(20):2001138. DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.20.2001138. PMID:34018483. IF:21,286.
Porthe V, Garcia I, Ariza C, Villalbi JR, Bartroli M, Juarez O, Diez E. Community-Based Interventions to Reduce Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol-Related Harm in Adults. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. 2021; 46(3). DOI:10.1007/s10900-020-00898-6. PMID:32770477. IF:4,371.
Puigpinos R, Serral G. Satisfaction with the breast cancer screening program in Barcelona: a comparison between 2006 and 2016. Revista Espanola de Salud Publica. 2021; 95:e202101022. PMID:33496276. IF:1,333.
Sanchez F, Brugueras S, Serral G, Valmayor S, Juarez O, Lopez MJ, Ariza C. Three-Year Follow-Up of the POIBA Intervention on Childhood Obesity: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Nutrients. 2021; 13(2):453. DOI:10.3390/nu13020453. PMID:33573017. IF:6,706.
Sanz B, Saurina C, Serra L, Vicens GR, Casanovas LVL, Otero L, Lopez MJ, Perez G, Vives C. Prevalence and associated factors with sexual violence victimisation youth before, during and after the COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-sectional study in Spain. BMJ Open. 2021; 11(11):e055227. DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055227. PMID:34845078. IF:3,006.
Serra S, Alonso C, Serra J, Folguera J, Carrilero N, Garcia A. Geographical, Socioeconomic, and Gender Inequalities in Opioid Use in Catalonia. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2021; 12:750193. DOI:10.3389/fphar.2021.750193. PMID:34744729. IF:5,988.
Vives C, Perez V, Davo M, Sanchez M, Gil D, Abietar DG, Sanchez F, Forcadell L, Perez G, Sanz B. Dating violence and associated factors among male and female adolescents in Spain. PLoS One. 2021; 16(11):e0258994. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0258994. PMID:34758031. IF:3,752.

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