Prof. Dr. Katharina Diehl

2026

• Södel, C., Motzkau, M., Wilfert, M., Herr, R., & Diehl, K. (2026). Health Inequalities in German Higher Education: A Cross-Sectional Study Reveals Poorer Health in First-Generation University Students and University Students with Lower Subjective Social Status. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe16010011

2025

• Bergmann, C., Konkel, T., Görig, T., Dursun, E., & Diehl, K. (2025). Reasons for Outdoor Tanning in Adults: Q Methodology Identifies Three Types of Tanners. Journal of Skin Cancer, 2025(1). https://doi.org/10.1155/jskc/5592331
• Herr, R., Deyerl, V., Södel, C., & Diehl, K. (2025). Perceived university unfairness and somatic symptoms in German students: mediation by distress and lifestyle. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 30(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2025.2488473
• Kraaz, A., Peitsch, W.K., Ratusznik, L., Diehl, K., Kromer, C., Akbarzadeh, D.,... Weilandt, J. (2025). Preferences of Dermato-oncologists for Adjuvant Therapy in Stage II Melanoma: A Nationwide Discrete Choice Experiment. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 105, adv44135-. https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v105.44135
• Södel, C., Herr, R., Deyerl, V., & Diehl, K. (2025). Individual determinants of perceived university injustice and its association with loneliness and well-being: a cross-sectional study from Germany. Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-025-02564-4
• Söder, A., Herr, R., Görig, T., & Diehl, K. (2025). Climate Change Worry in German University Students: Determinants and Associations with Health-Related Outcomes. Climate, 13(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/cli13020027
• Tristram, C., Marzi, I., Beck, F., Diehl, K., Renninger, D., Demetriou, Y.,... Reimers, A.K. (2025). Parental and adolescents' perspectives on environmental predictors of active commuting to school - findings from the ARRIVE mixed-methods study. Frontiers in Built Environment, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbuil.2024.1494837

2024

• Diehl, K., Brokmeier, L., Breitbart, E.W., Hübner, I.-M., & Görig, T. (2024). Hohe Inzidenz, doch was ist darüber bekannt? Bundesweit repräsentative Daten zum Wissen über „weißen Hautkrebs“. Paper presentation at Kooperationstagung der GMDS, DGSMP, DGEpi, DGMS und DGPH, Dresden.
• Diehl, K., Dursun, E., & Görig, T. (2024). Berufskrankheit UV-induzierter Hautkrebs: Was wissen Außenbeschäftigte in Deutschland über nichtmelanozytären Hautkrebs? Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40664-024-00544-1
• Görig, T., Breitbart, E.W., & Diehl, K. (2024). Hautkrebsprävention am Arbeitsplatz – Umsetzung verhältnispräventiver Maßnahmen aus der Perspektive von Außenbeschäftigten. Paper presentation at Kooperationstagung der GMDS, DGSMP, DGEpi, DGMS und DGPH, Dresden.
• Görig, T., Breitbart, E.W., & Diehl, K. (2024). Nutzung von individualpräventiven Sonnenschutzmaßnahmen während der Arbeitszeit im Freien: Prävalenz und Korrelate. Poster presentation at 34. Deutscher Hautkrebskongress, Würzburg.
• Görig, T., Schuster, A.K., Breitbart, E.W., & Diehl, K. (2024). Die Nutzung von Sonnenbrillen im Alltag, im Beruf und bei Sport im Freien: aktuelle Ergebnisse bundesweiter Befragungen. Die Ophthalmologie, 121(1), 11-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00347-023-01924-3
• Herr, R., Deyerl, V., & Diehl, K. (2024). Der UFair-Questionnaire: Messung der wahrgenommenen universitären Gerechtigkeit und ihr Zusammenhang mit der psychischen Gesundheit von Studierenden. Poster presentation at Kooperationstagung der GMDS, DGSMP, DGEpi, DGMS und DGPH, Dresden.
• Herr, R., Deyerl, V., Rathmann, K., & Diehl, K. (2024). Perceived Unfairness in University Settings: Findings from a Qualitative Study among Students in Germany. Education Sciences, 14(8). https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14080827
• Kraaz, A., Peitsch, W.K., Diehl, K., Akbarzadeh, D., Kromer, C., & Weilandt, J. (2024). Präferenzen von Ärzten für die adjuvante Therapie des malignen Melanoms im Stadium IIB/C: Konzept für eine Industrie-unabhängige Befragungsstudie. Poster presentation at Jahrestagung der Norddeutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, Rostock.
• Mechow, N., Peitsch, W.K., Diehl, K., Ohletz, J., Herz, J., Eisert, L.,... Weilandt, J. (2024). Adjuvante Therapieentscheidungen bei Patienten mit malignem Melanom im Stadium IIB/C und Stadium III im klinischen Alltag. Paper presentation at 34. Deutscher Hautkrebskongress, Würzburg.
• Mechow, N., Peitsch, W.K., Diehl, K., Ohletz, J., Herz, J., Eisert, L.,... Weilandt, J. (2024). Adjuvant treatment decisions of patients with stage IIB/C and III melanoma in routine clinical practice. European Journal of Dermatology, 34(6), 651-661. https://doi.org/10.1684/ejd.2024.4796
• Reuter, M., Diehl, K., Richter, M., Sundmacher, L., Hövener, C., Spallek, J., & Dragano, N. (2024). A longitudinal analysis of health inequalities from adolescence to young adulthood and their underlying causes. Advances in Life Course Research, 59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.alcr.2024.100593

2023

• Jaud, J., Görig, T., Konkel, T., & Diehl, K. (2023). Loneliness in University Students during Two Transitions: A Mixed Methods Approach Including Biographical Mapping. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20043334
• Kaiser, I., Pfahlberg, A.B., Mathes, S., Uter, W., Diehl, K., Steeb, T.,... Gefeller, O. (2023). Inter-Rater Agreement in Assessing Risk of Bias in Melanoma Prediction Studies Using the Prediction Model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST): Results from a Controlled Experiment on the Effect of Specific Rater Training. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051976
• Reuter, M., Pischke, C.R., Rigo, M., Diehl, K., Spallek, J., Richter, M.,... Dragano, N. (2023). Health inequalities among young workers: the mediating role of working conditions and company characteristics. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 96(10), 1313-1324. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-023-02010-6
• Spähn, B.A., Görig, T., & Diehl, K. (2023). Public Health-Herausforderung Hautkrebs und Sonnenschutzstrategien. Public Health Forum, 31(4), 328-331. https://doi.org/10.1515/pubhef-2023-0103

2022

• Brokmeier, L., Diehl, K., Diringer, B.A., Jansen, C., & Görig, T. (2022). I would say there will be white patches on the skin" - A qualitative study of perception and knowledge of white skin cancer. In GESUNDHEITSWESEN (pp. 816-816). STUTTGART: GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG.
• Diehl, K., Breitbart, E.W., Greinert, R., Hillhouse, J., Stapleton, J.L., & Görig, T. (2022). Nationwide Analysis on Intentional Indoor and Outdoor Tanning: Prevalence and Correlates. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(19). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912309
• Diehl, K., Jansen, C., Görig, T., & Spannhake, M. (2022). "I was Devastated": A qualitative Study of Mothers about Dealing with Breastfeeding Problems. In GESUNDHEITSWESEN (pp. 750-751). STUTTGART: GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG.
• Gefeller, O., & Diehl, K. (2022). Children and Ultraviolet Radiation. Children, 9(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/children9040537
• Görig, T., Pfahlberg, A., Gefeller, O., Breitbart, E., & Diehl, K. (2022). Results of a nationwide Survey on the Relationship between Children's Sun Protection and Sun Exposure Behavior and the corresponding Behavior of their Parents. In GESUNDHEITSWESEN (pp. 802-802). STUTTGART: GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG.
• Herr, R., Diehl, K., Wiedemann, E., Mayer, A., & Schneider, S. (2022). Die Rolle von individuellen Faktoren und Kindergarten-Merkmalen in Bezug auf den BMI bei Kindergartenkindern. In Proceedings of the Kongress Armut und Gesundheit. online.
• Herr, R.M., De Bock, F., Diehl, K., Wiedemann, E., Sterdt, E., Blume, M.,... Schneider, S. (2022). Associations of individual factors and early childhood education and care (ECEC) centres characteristics with preschoolers’ BMI in Germany. BMC Public Health, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13814-5
• Kaiser, I., Diehl, K., Heppt, M., Mathes, S., Pfahlberg, A.B., Steeb, T.,... Gefeller, O. (2022). Reporting Quality of Studies Developing and Validating Melanoma Prediction Models: An Assessment Based on the TRIPOD Statement. Healthcare, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10020238
• Kaiser, I., Mathes, S., Pfahlberg, A., Uter, W., Heppt, M., Steeb, T.,... Gefeller, O. (2022). Evaluation of Melanoma Prediction Studies Using the Prediction Model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST). In Proceedings of the Jahrestagung der DGEpi. Greifswald.
• Mayer, A., Herr, R.M., Wiedemann, E., Diehl, K., Blume, M., Hoffmann, S.,... Schneider, S. (2022). A sport focus of ECEC centres appears especially health-promoting for boys from lower socio-economic background. In EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. OXFORD: OXFORD UNIV PRESS.
• Micek, A., Diehl, K., Teuscher, M., Schaarschmidt, M.-L., Sasama, B., Ohletz, J.,... Peitsch, W.K. (2022). Melanoma care during one year pandemic in Berlin: decreasing appointment cancellations despite increasing COVID-19 concern. Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft. https://doi.org/10.1111/ddg.14799
• Micek, A., Diehl, K., Teuscher, M., Schaarschmidt, M.L., Sasama, B., Ohletz, J.,... Peitsch, W.K. (2022). Melanomversorgung während eines Jahres Pandemie in Berlin: abnehmende Terminstornierungen trotz zunehmender Besorgnis über COVID-19. Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, 20(7), 962-979. https://doi.org/10.1111/ddg.14799_g
• Mladenov, A., Diehl, K., Mueller, O., Von Heymann, C., Kopp, S., & Peitsch, W.K. (2022). Outcome of necrotizing fasciitis and Fournier's gangrene with and without hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a retrospective analysis over 10 years. World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-022-00448-6

2021

• Diehl, K., Brassat, A., & Hilger-Kolb, J. (2021). Comparative physical activity as a global question to assess physical activity among university students. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-021-00247-7
• Diehl, K., Görig, T., Jansen, C., Hruby, M.C., Pfahlberg, A.B., & Gefeller, O. (2021). “I’ve heard of it, yes, but i can’t remember what exactly it was”—a qualitative study on awareness, knowledge and use of the UV index. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(4), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041615
• Goerig, T., Schneider, S., Breitbart, E.W., & Diehl, K. (2021). Is the quality of skin cancer screening in Germany related to the specialization of the physician who performs it?: Results of a nationwide survey among participants of skin cancer screening. Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 37(5), 454-460. https://doi.org/10.1111/phpp.12681
• Ninosu, N., Roehrich, F., Diehl, K., Peitsch, W.K., & Schaarschmidt, M.-L. (2021). Psoriasis care during the time of COVID-19: real-world data on changes in treatments and appointments from a German university hospital. European Journal of Dermatology, 31(2), 183-191. https://doi.org/10.1684/ejd.2021.4016
• Novelli, A., Schuettig, W., Spallek, J., Wachtler, B., Diehl, K., Moor, I.,... Sundmacher, L. (2021). Correlation of mesolevel characteristics of the healthcare system and socioeconomic inequality in healthcare use: A scoping review protocol. BMJ Open, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044301
• Spannhake, M., Jansen, C., Goerig, T., & Diehl, K. (2021). “It Is a Very Emotional Topic for Me”—Managing Breastfeeding Problems among German Mothers: A Qualitative Approach. Healthcare, 9(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9101352
• Teuscher, M., Diehl, K., Schaarschmidt, M.-L., Weilandt, J., Sasama, B., Ohletz, J.,... Peitsch, W.K. (2021). Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on care of melanoma patients in Berlin, Germany: the Mela-COVID survey. European Journal of Dermatology, 31(4), 521-529. https://doi.org/10.1684/ejd.2021.4098
• Weilandt, J., Diehl, K., Schaarschmidt, M.-L., Kiecker, F., Sasama, B., Pronk, M.,... Peitsch, W.K. (2021). Patient preferences for treatment of advanced melanoma: impact of comorbidities. Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, 19(1), 58-70. https://doi.org/10.1111/ddg.14293
• Weilandt, J., Diehl, K., Schaarschmidt, M.L., Kiecker, F., Sasama, B., Pronk, M.,... Peitsch, W.K. (2021). Patientenpräferenzen für die Therapie fortgeschrittener Melanome: Einfluss von Komorbidität. Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, 19(1), 58-72. https://doi.org/10.1111/ddg.14293_g

2020

• Fialho, P.M.M., Dragano, N., Reuter, M., Metzendorf, M.-I., Richter, B., Hoffmann, S.,... Pischke, C. (2020). Mapping the evidence regarding school-to-work/university transition and health inequalities among young adults: A scoping review protocol. BMJ Open, 10(12). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039831
• Goerig, T., Schneider, S., Schilling, L., & Diehl, K. (2020). Attractiveness as a motive for tanning: Results of representative nationwide survey in Germany. Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 36(2), 145-152. https://doi.org/10.1111/phpp.12525
• Hilger-Kolb, J., Schneider, S., Herr, R.M., Osenbruegge, N., Hoffmann, S., Herke, M.,... Diehl, K. (2020). Associations between contextual and compositional characteristics of early childcare facilities with health, health behaviours and well-being among young children aged 06 years: Protocol for a scoping review. BMJ Open, 10(9). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037038
• Schneider, S., Seuffert, S., Greinert, R., Diehl, K., & Goerig, T. (2020). Does sunscreen use comply with official recommendations? Results of a nationwide survey in Germany. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 34(5), 1112-1117. https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.16100
• Schricker, J., Kotarski, C., Haja, J.-M., Dadaczynski, K., Diehl, K., & Rathmann, K. (2020). Health and health behavior among students: associations with health literacy Gesundheit und Gesundheitsverhalten bei Studierenden: Assoziationen mit der Gesundheitskompetenz. Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung, 15(4), 354-362. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11553-020-00764-2
• Weilandt, J., Schaarschmidt, M.-L., Kiecker, F., Sasama, B., Pronk, M., Ohletz, J.,... Diehl, K. (2020). Patient preferences in adjuvant and palliative treatment of advanced melanoma: A discrete choice experiment. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 100(6), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-3422