Risk factors for HIV infection in males who have sex with males (MSM) in Bangladesh.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overweight and obesity have become a global epidemic. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among U.S. adolescents has almost tripled in the last 30 years. Results from recent systematic reviews demonstrate that no single, particular intervention or strategy successfully assists overweight or obese adoles...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Yost J,Krainovich-Miller B,Budin W,Norman R

更新日期：2010-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Between 2011 and 2015, Men who have sex with men (MSM) accounted for nearly half of new HIV cases among men in Israel. This study carries out a cost-utility analysis of PrEP (HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis), an antiretroviral medication that can protect against the acquisition of HIV infection, whose incidence...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ginsberg GM,Chemtob D

更新日期：2020-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The eastern and western regions of China are different in many ways such as socioeconomic characteristics and health resource distribution. This study aimed to explore the outpatient health-seeking behavior and compare the influencing factors of residents in Zhejiang and Qinghai Province, which represent the...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Huang M,Zhang H,Gu Y,Wei J,Gu S,Zhen X,Hu X,Sun X,Dong H

更新日期：2019-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Timely tuberculosis treatment initiation and compliance are the two key factors for a successful tuberculosis control program. However, studies to understand patents' perspective on tuberculosis treatment initiation and compliance have been limited in Ethiopia. The aim of this study is to attempt to do that ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tadesse T,Demissie M,Berhane Y,Kebede Y,Abebe M

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many southern African countries are nearing the global goal of diagnosing 90% of people with HIV by 2020. In 2016, 84 and 86% of people with HIV knew their status in Malawi and Zimbabwe, respectively. However, gaps remain, particularly among men. We investigated awareness and use of, and willingness to self-...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Johnson C,Neuman M,MacPherson P,Choko A,Quinn C,Wong VJ,Hatzold K,Nyrienda R,Ncube G,Baggaley R,Terris-Prestholt F,Corbett EL

更新日期：2020-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An essential element in the process of "aging well" is the concept of Active Aging (AA). To propose an operational definition of Active Aging, the present study seeks to develop a new measurement tool through an ecological approach. The aim is to recognize significant indicators that play a role in assessing...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lak A,Rashidghalam P,Amiri SN,Myint PK,Baradaran HR

更新日期：2021-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the high burden of disability in Ethiopia, little is known about it, particularly in the study area. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with disability at Dabat Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) site, northwest Ethiopia. METHOD:A population-b...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chala MB,Mekonnen S,Andargie G,Kebede Y,Yitayal M,Alemu K,Awoke T,Wubeshet M,Azmeraw T,Birku M,Tariku A,Gebeyehu A,Shimeka A,Gizaw Z

更新日期：2017-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus, partly due to age-related immunosenescence and immunosuppressive conditions, results in herpes zoster (HZ) and its associated complications. The management of the most important complication, post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), is challenging, particularly in the eld...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bricout H,Haugh M,Olatunde O,Prieto RG

更新日期：2015-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One potential promising strategy for increasing smoking cessation for Māori (Indigenous New Zealanders) and New Zealand resident Pacific Island people is Quit and Win competitions. The current uncontrolled pre and post study, WERO (WERO in Māori language means challenge), differs from previous studies in tha...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Glover M,Kira A,Gentles D,Cowie N,Paton C,Moetara W

更新日期：2014-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been a sharp increase in the incidence of breast cancer in China in recent years. A number of female physical characteristics, such as age at menarche, menopause, first birth and the duration of breastfeeding, have been linked to breast cancer, yet data on these factors in Chinese women is largely ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zhang Q,Liu LY,Wang F,Mu K,Yu ZG

更新日期：2012-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A growing body of evidence suggest an association between physical activity levels and students psychological well-being. A number of research studies have evaluated playground interventions that aim to increase physical activity levels, decrease conflict and bullying, and improve students behaviour. The HAP...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Cotton W,Dudley D,Jackson K,Winslade M,Atkin J

更新日期：2017-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 'Physical Activity Care Pathway' (a Pilot for the 'Let's Get Moving' policy) is a systematic approach to integrating physical activity promotion into the primary care setting. It combines several methods reported to support behavioural change, including brief interventions, motivational interviewing, goa...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Boehler CE,Milton KE,Bull FC,Fox-Rushby JA

更新日期：2011-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there is an association between stage of incident breast cancer (BC) and personal income three years after diagnosis. The analysis further considered whether the association differed among educational groups. METHODS:The study was based on information fro...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Andersen I,Kolodziejczyk C,Thielen K,Heinesen E,Diderichsen F

更新日期：2015-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preventative medicine has become increasingly important in efforts to reduce the burden of chronic disease in industrialised countries. However, interventions that fail to recruit socio-economically representative samples may widen existing health inequalities. This paper explores the barriers and facilitato...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Harkins C,Shaw R,Gillies M,Sloan H,Macintyre K,Scoular A,Morrison C,Mackay F,Cunningham H,Docherty P,Macintyre P,Findlay IN

更新日期：2010-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many factors have been associated with circulation of the dengue fever virus and vector, although the dynamics of transmission are not yet fully understood. The aim of this work is to estimate the spatial distribution of the risk of dengue fever in an area of continuous dengue occurrence. METHODS:This is a ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Cordeiro R,Donalisio MR,Andrade VR,Mafra AC,Nucci LB,Brown JC,Stephan C

更新日期：2011-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Along with physical benefits, community-based sport provides opportunities to enhance connectedness, an important protective factor of social and emotional health. However, young Australians participating in sport have been found to drink alcohol at higher levels than their non-sporting peers, and many clubs...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Burns S,Evans M,Jancey J,Portsmouth L,Maycock B

更新日期：2020-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the number of studies examining the relationships between sedentary behaviors (SB) and anxiety is growing, an overarching evidence, taking into account children, adolescents, and adults as well as different types of SB and different categories of anxiety outcomes, is still missing. Thus, this system...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Stanczykiewicz B,Banik A,Knoll N,Keller J,Hohl DH,Rosińczuk J,Luszczynska A

更新日期：2019-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies throughout North America and Europe have documented adverse perinatal outcomes for racial/ethnic minorities. Nonetheless, the contrast in newborn characteristics between indigenous and non-indigenous populations in Latin America has been poorly characterized. This is due to many challenges, including...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Amigo H,Bustos P,Kaufman JS

更新日期：2010-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diarrhea is recognized as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under 5 years of age in low- and middle-income countries yet updated estimates of diarrhea incidence by age for these countries are greatly needed. We conducted a systematic literature review to identify cohort studies that s...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Fischer Walker CL,Perin J,Aryee MJ,Boschi-Pinto C,Black RE

更新日期：2012-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the Northeast Indian states of Manipur and Nagaland there has been an ongoing HIV epidemic among injecting drug users (IDUs) since the mid-1990s. Project ORCHID is an Avahan-funded HIV prevention project that has been working in selected districts of Manipur and Nagaland since 2004. It supports local part...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Armstrong G,Humtsoe C,Kermode M

更新日期：2011-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The obesity epidemic is associated with rising rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among adults, particularly in countries undergoing rapid urbanisation and nutrition transition. This study explored the perceptions of body size, obesity risk awareness, and the willingness to lose weight among adults in a r...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Okop KJ,Mukumbang FC,Mathole T,Levitt N,Puoane T

更新日期：2016-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experience some of the highest rates of otitis media in the world. Key risk factors for otitis media in Aboriginal children in Australia are largely social and environmental factors such as overcrowded housing, poverty and limited access to services. Despite thi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： DeLacy J,Dune T,Macdonald JJ

更新日期：2020-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mobility limitations in older adults are associated with poor clinical outcomes including higher mortality and disability rates. A decline in mobility (including physical function and life-space) is detectable and should be discovered as early as possible, as it can still be stabilized or even reversed in ea...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Münch M,Weibel R,Sofios A,Huang H,Infanger D,Portegijs E,Giannouli E,Mundwiler J,Conrow L,Rantanen T,Schmidt-Trucksäss A,Zeller A,Hinrichs T

更新日期：2019-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We assessed the prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a middle-income country in rapid epidemiological transition and estimated direct costs for treating all individuals at increased cardiovascular risk, i.e. following the so-called "high risk strategy". METHODS:Survey of risk facto...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bovet P,Shamlaye C,Gabriel A,Riesen W,Paccaud F

更新日期：2006-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated the patient- and treatment-system dependent factors affecting treatment outcome in a two-year cohort of all treated culture-verified pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) cases to establish a basis for improving outcomes. METHODS:Medical records of all cases in 1995 - 1996 were abstracted to assess ou...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Vasankari T,Holmström P,Ollgren J,Liippo K,Kokki M,Ruutu P

更新日期：2007-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in Kenya as well as in many other tropical countries and is considered one of the most prevalent diseases in the rural population. Between 2004 and 2009, primary school children in Mwea irrigation scheme were treated for Schistosoma mansoni. In the four year c...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Masaku J,Madigu N,Okoyo C,Njenga SM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Mexico, as in other developing countries, micronutrient deficiencies are common in infants between 6 and 24 months of age and are an important public health problem. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and of iron, folic acid, and zinc deficiencies in Mexican children und...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Duque X,Flores-Hernández S,Flores-Huerta S,Méndez-Ramírez I,Muñoz S,Turnbull B,Martínez-Andrade G,Ramos RI,González-Unzaga M,Mendoza ME,Martínez H

更新日期：2007-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the current context of diversity and coexistence of HIV testing approaches, limited information exists on test recipient's views of HIV testing services and programme attributes that could ease the testing process and make it more appealing for at risk individuals who don't know their HIV status. This stu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hoyos J,Belza MJ,Fernández-Balbuena S,Rosales-Statkus ME,Pulido J,de la Fuente L,Madrid Rapid HIV testing Group.

更新日期：2013-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Work-related burns are common among occupational injuries. Zhejiang Province is an industrial area with a high incidence of chemical burns. We aimed to survey epidemiological features of chemical burns in Zhejiang province to determine associated factors and acquire data for developing a strategy to prevent ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zhang YH,Han CM,Chen GX,Ye CJ,Jiang RM,Liu LP,Ni LF

更新日期：2011-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) is applied internationally as a tool to assess the level of physical activity. The GPAQ was designed as an interview, including the use of show cards, which visualise activities of moderate and intensive physical activity and support the distinction between t...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rudolf K,Lammer F,Stassen G,Froböse I,Schaller A

更新日期：2020-02-12 00:00:00