Benedikt Bachmetjev

• Master's Student at Vilnius University

Background and Objectives: The sural nerve (SN) is a pure sensory nerve that supplies the lateral aspect of the ankle and foot. Its anatomical variability has been extensively documented, with multiple classifications describing its different formation patterns. The SN is commonly used for nerve grafting and is a critical structure in lower-limb su...

Background The topic of end-of-life decisions is important due to aging populations and the rising number of terminal illnesses like cancer. As more people experience suffering, the ethical, medical, and legal debates of these decisions become significant to healthcare policy. Understanding medical professionals’ attitudes is critical for shaping r...

Euthanasia and assisted suicide, involving the intentional termination of a patient’s life, are subjects of global debate influenced by cultural, ethical, and religious beliefs. This study explored the attitudes of the general public toward euthanasia, finding varying levels of support. A cross-sectional study was conducted. This research specifica...

Background and Objectives: This study delves into the attitudes, beliefs and determinants influencing the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine among the Lithuanian population. Materials and Methods: Utilizing a cross-sectional study design, a total of 3166 respondents were surveyed. Results: The findings reveal a significant disparity in vaccination rate...

Objective. To assess changes in rapid HIV testing in Vilnius during the period 2018-2022 and to identify the evolution of priority risk groups during this period. Methodology. The data for the analysis was provided by the Association of Women Affected by HIV and AIDS and their Relatives „Demetra“ (hereafter referred to as Association Demetra) which...

Objective. To assess the mental health of the populati- on and its changes using the CES-D scale. Methodology. A quantitative cross-sectional study was carried out using a questionnaire consisting of five socio-demographic questions and thirty questions about the respondent's mental well-being. Results. The population's overall arithmetic mean scor...

Nuo 2020 m. kovo 11 d. pasaulyje paskelbta COVID-19 pandemija. Jos metu veido kaukių dėvėjimas daugelyje pasaulio šalių tapo privalomas. Tokį sprendimą priėmė ir Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybė, siekdama suvaldyti pandemiją. Dalis visuomenės šį sprendimą vertino neigia­mai dėl kaukių sukeliamų nepatogumų ir intervencijos į privatų gyvenimą, nepaisa...