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Education/Academic qualification
3.3 Health sciences, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
2 Oct 2025 → 1 Oct 2028
3.3 Health sciences, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
8 Sept 2022 → 7 Sept 2025
3.3 Health sciences, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
17 Oct 2019 → 16 Oct 2022
5.6 Political science, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
26 Nov 2016 → 25 Nov 2019
Field of Science
- 3.3 Health sciences
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Adaptation and utilization of the innovative survey tool People’s Voice Survey (PVS) for measuring various healthcare system quality dimensions in Latvian society
Kūkoja, K. (Project leader) & Villeruša, A. (Supervisor)
3/02/25 → 31/01/29
Project: PhD projects
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Self-care and associated factors among patients with arterial hypertension in Latvia
Kursīte, M. (Project leader) & Villeruša, A. (Supervisor)
1/10/21 → 30/09/26
Project: PhD projects
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AAPEHS: Adolescent and Adult Perspectives on European Health System Performance: A Four- Country Study
Villeruša, A. (Partner's coordinator), Fink, G. (Project leader), Stars, I. (Expert) & Briģis, Ģ. (Work package leader)
European Partnership on Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS)
1/05/24 → 28/02/26
Project: EU Programmes › Joint Programming Initiative
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Associated factors of frailty and fall-related mortality in the older population in Latvia
Bukova-Žideļūna, A. (Project leader) & Villeruša, A. (Supervisor)
Recovery and Resilience Facility
1/04/24 → 31/03/26
Project: Consolidation grants
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Economy of Wellbeing of People (EWP)
Villeruša, A. (Project leader), Spriņģe, L. (Other) & Bukova-Žideļūna, A. (Other)
1/09/23 → 30/09/24
Project: Projects outside RSU
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Fall-related deaths and acute healthcare utilisation in the last year of life among older adults in Latvia
Bukova-Žideļūna, A. (Corresponding Author), Strukcinskiene, B. & Villeruša, A., 16 Feb 2026, In: Scientific Reports. 16, 1, 8 p., 9303.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fall-Related Deaths and Prior Injury-Related Hospitalisations in Older Adults: A Five-Year Analysis
Bukova-Žideļūna, A. (Corresponding Author), Villeruša, A. & Skrule, J., Sept 2025. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes and factors associated with antimicrobial resistance in Invasive pneumococcal disease cases in Latvia, 2012–2022
Savrasova, L. (Corresponding Author), Villeruša, A., Zeltiņa, I., Krūmiņa, A., Čupeca, H., Balasegaram, S., Grēve, M., Savicka, O., Selderina, S., Galajeva, J. & Dushacka, D., 12 Mar 2025, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 13, 9 p., 1501821.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association between Frailty and Mobility Limitations in the Ageing Population of Latvia
Bukova-Žideļūna, A. & Villerusa, A., Mar 2025, p. 71.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Communication and Educational Work by General Practitioners in Latvia: Essential Factors for Regular Antihypertensive Medication Use
Kursīte, M., Spriņģe, L. & Villeruša, A., Mar 2025, p. 155.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Prizes
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Certificate of Appreciation of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Latvia
Villeruša, A. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Honorary award
Activities
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Invasive pneumococcal disease in Latvia and factors associated with fatal disease outcome, 2012-2022
Savrasova, L. (Speaker), Villeruša, A. (Co-author), Zeltiņa, I. (Co-author), Čupeca, H. (Co-author), Krūmiņa, A. (Co-author) & Gardovska, D. (Co-author)
19 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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Break-out session title: Adolescent voices in health system performance measurement: adaptation of the PVS for adolescent respondents in Europe; Title of my presentation: Adapting PVS for adolescents – experience of Latvia
Kūkoja, K. (Speaker), Villeruša, A. (Co-author) & Stars, I. (Co-author)
30 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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How to ensure a collaborative network to tackle public health challenges
Villeruša, A. (Speaker), Spriņģe, L. (Co-author) & Bukova-Žideļūna, A. (Co-author)
8 May 2025 → 9 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Social Innovations for Sustainable Regional Development
Villeruša, A. (Scientific committee member)
8 May 2025 → 9 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Latvia and Factors Associated with Fatal Disease Outcome, 2012–2022
Savrasova, L. (Speaker), Villeruša, A. (Co-author), Zeltiņa, I. (Co-author), Čupeca, H. (Co-author), Krūmiņa, A. (Co-author) & Gardovska, D. (Co-author)
26 Mar 2025 → 28 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
Press/Media
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Can't leave the house without "booster"? How safe can you feel if you're vaccinated against Covid-19?
5/12/21
1 item of Media coverage
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The National Council for Immunization has not yet recommended an expiry date for vaccination certificates; the threshold for loss of efficiency is unknown
4/12/21
1 item of Media coverage
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Nurse with 52 years of experience is in no hurry to get vaccinated. Why is there skepticism and myths about Covid-19 vaccines?
28/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
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