Results of bivariate analyses for own risk perception among those reporting having had sexual intercourse (fisher's exact test).

*<p>DK = Don't know.</p>**<p>p- value - fisher exact test.</p>#<p>statistically significant p-values.</p

Results of multivariable regression analyses for STI risk perception for peers^a.

a<p>ordinal regression models, all scores range from 0 to 2, odds ratios indicate effects per one point difference.</p>*<p>statistically significant odds ratios.</p><p>ref = reference group.</p

Results of bivariate analyses for STI risk perception for peers and various predictor variables.

*<p>DK = Don't know.</p>**<p>p-value Chi-square.</p

Comparison of peer and own risk perception rating for HIV/AIDS, HPV and chlamydia infection among students reporting having had sexual intercourse.

*<p>p- value - fisher exact test.</p

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ObjectiveThe objective was to assess the feasibility of incorporating trained community health mediators in COVID-19 prevention in a multicultural and disadvantaged setting in Bremen, Germany. Specifically, we aimed to develop and implement measures corresponding to the needs of the residents and to analyse the role of digital communication tools and sustainability factors of the health mediator approach.MethodsA comprehensive process evaluation using 41 qualitative interviews with residents, mediator short surveys and group discussions, work documentation sheets, and a stakeholder workshop was carried out.ResultsUncertainties due to changing regulations, a lack of trust and fear of potential side effects were major themes identified in the needs assessment. The eight mediators documented more than 1,600 contacts. Digital communication via Facebook was a useful tool, but personal contacts remained crucial for communicating with residents. The participatory approach, multilingualism and the flexibility to react to dynamic situations were identified as relevant factors for the success and sustainability of the health mediator approach.ConclusionMultilingual health mediators can facilitate contact with and dissemination of health information to different communities and also can play an important role in pandemic preparedness.</p

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ObjectiveThe objective was to assess the feasibility of incorporating trained community health mediators in COVID-19 prevention in a multicultural and disadvantaged setting in Bremen, Germany. Specifically, we aimed to develop and implement measures corresponding to the needs of the residents and to analyse the role of digital communication tools and sustainability factors of the health mediator approach.MethodsA comprehensive process evaluation using 41 qualitative interviews with residents, mediator short surveys and group discussions, work documentation sheets, and a stakeholder workshop was carried out.ResultsUncertainties due to changing regulations, a lack of trust and fear of potential side effects were major themes identified in the needs assessment. The eight mediators documented more than 1,600 contacts. Digital communication via Facebook was a useful tool, but personal contacts remained crucial for communicating with residents. The participatory approach, multilingualism and the flexibility to react to dynamic situations were identified as relevant factors for the success and sustainability of the health mediator approach.ConclusionMultilingual health mediators can facilitate contact with and dissemination of health information to different communities and also can play an important role in pandemic preparedness.</p

Table2_Involving trained community health mediators in COVID-19 prevention measures. A process evaluation from Bremen, Germany.docx

ObjectiveThe objective was to assess the feasibility of incorporating trained community health mediators in COVID-19 prevention in a multicultural and disadvantaged setting in Bremen, Germany. Specifically, we aimed to develop and implement measures corresponding to the needs of the residents and to analyse the role of digital communication tools and sustainability factors of the health mediator approach.MethodsA comprehensive process evaluation using 41 qualitative interviews with residents, mediator short surveys and group discussions, work documentation sheets, and a stakeholder workshop was carried out.ResultsUncertainties due to changing regulations, a lack of trust and fear of potential side effects were major themes identified in the needs assessment. The eight mediators documented more than 1,600 contacts. Digital communication via Facebook was a useful tool, but personal contacts remained crucial for communicating with residents. The participatory approach, multilingualism and the flexibility to react to dynamic situations were identified as relevant factors for the success and sustainability of the health mediator approach.ConclusionMultilingual health mediators can facilitate contact with and dissemination of health information to different communities and also can play an important role in pandemic preparedness.</p

Multivariate associations between poor self-reported health status, time use, socio-economic position and family characteristics, pooled data of 5 countries.

<p>Men and women 65+ years old.</p

General description of the study sample (in percentages, means and SD), men.

<p>General description of the study sample (in percentages, means and SD), men.</p

Non-linear decomposition of female excess in the probability of reporting poor health, by country.

<p>Non-linear decomposition of female excess in the probability of reporting poor health, by country.</p