How can developing countries harness biotechnology to improve health?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Social inequalities in health exist globally and are a major public health concern. This study focus on a systematic investigation into the associations between health indicators, living conditions and parental educational level as indicator of the social status of 6-year-old children living in West and East...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： du Prel X,Krämer U,Behrendt H,Ring J,Oppermann H,Schikowski T,Ranft U

更新日期：2006-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lack of physical activity is an important risk factor for overweight, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions. In the Netherlands, ethnic minority groups are generally less physically active and rate their own health poorer compared to ethnic Dutch. This applies in particular to women. ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hosper K,Deutekom M,Stronks K

更新日期：2008-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has frequently been compared between both healthy and obese children and healthy and chronically ill children; however, there is glaring lack of evidence regarding comparison of HRQoL in obese children with their counterparts with chronic diseases. Therefore, this study...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jalali-Farahani S,Shojaei FA,Parvin P,Amiri P

更新日期：2018-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The TB operational guideline (the deskguide) is a detailed action guide for county TB doctors aiming to improve the quality of DOTS, while the China national TB policy guide is a guide to TB control that is comprehensive but lacks operational usability for frontline TB doctors. This study reports the process...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wei X,Walley JD,Liang X,Liu F,Zhang X,Li R

更新日期：2008-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Workers in wet work occupations have a risk for developing hand eczema. Prevention strategies exist, but compliance to the proposed recommendations is poor. Therefore, a multifaceted implementation strategy (MIS) is developed to implement these recommendations to reduce hand eczema among health care workers ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： van der Meer EW,Boot CR,Jungbauer FH,van der Klink JJ,Rustemeyer T,Coenraads PJ,van der Gulden JW,Anema JR

更新日期：2011-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study were 1) to clarify the prevalence of sleep problems (insomnia, insufficient sleep, and delayed sleep-wake phase) among Japanese university students; 2) to examine sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, and sleep-related symptoms in each sleep problem; and 3) to evaluate the assoc...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kayaba M,Matsushita T,Enomoto M,Kanai C,Katayama N,Inoue Y,Sasai-Sakuma T

更新日期：2020-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The astonishing economic achievements of China in the past few decades have remarkably increased not only the quantity and quality of medical services but also the inequalities in health resources allocation across regions and inefficiency of the medical service delivery. METHODS:A descriptive analysis was ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ding J,Hu X,Zhang X,Shang L,Yu M,Chen H

更新日期：2018-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Area deprivation is a known determinant of health. It is also known that area deprivation is associated with lower impact health promotion. It is less well known, however, whether deprived areas are less responsive to health promotion, or whether they are less exposed. Using data from a national, school-base...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chivu CM,Reidpath DD

更新日期：2010-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increase in adiposity problems among United States adolescents has been accompanied by persistently high prevalence of unhealthy dieting behaviours (UDBs) such as fasting, taking diet pills/powders/liquids, and vomiting/taking laxatives. This study aimed to examine the associations of self-perceptions of...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chin SNM,Laverty AA,Filippidis FT

更新日期：2018-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite an increasing body of knowledge concerning gender and lifestyle factors as determinants of sickness absence in well-developed countries, the relationship between these variables has not been elucidated in emerging economic power countries, where the burden of non-communicable diseases is particularly...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rabacow FM,Levy RB,Menezes PR,do Carmo Luiz O,Malik AM,Burdorf A

更新日期：2014-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The likelihood of large-scale outbreaks of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) is growing. MDRO outbreaks can affect a wide range of healthcare institutions. Control of such outbreaks requires structured collaboration between professionals from all involved healthcare institutions, but guidelines for cross-...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： de Vries M,Kenis P,Kraaij-Dirkzwager M,Ruitenberg EJ,Raab J,Timen A

更新日期：2019-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The scaling of malaria control to achieve universal coverage requires a better understanding of the population sub-groups that are least protected and provide barriers to interrupted transmission. Here we examine the age pattern of use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) in Africa in relation to biological vu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Noor AM,Kirui VC,Brooker SJ,Snow RW

更新日期：2009-10-01 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

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:The aim of this study was to determine the evolution of HIV infection, gonorrhea, syphilis and lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), and their epidemiological characteristics in Barcelona city. METHODS:Population-based incidence study of all newly occurring diagnoses of HIV infection, syphilis, gonorrhea and LGV ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Martí-Pastor M,García de Olalla P,Barberá MJ,Manzardo C,Ocaña I,Knobel H,Gurguí M,Humet V,Vall M,Ribera E,Villar J,Martín G,Sambeat MA,Marco A,Vives A,Alsina M,Miró JM,Caylà JA,HIV Surveillance Group.

更新日期：2015-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Young adults face radical life changes regarding residence, marriage, family and work that may negatively impact their health behaviours. Therefore, we investigated the associations of the number of daily hassles and life events and their subjective appraisal with physical activity and screen time in young a...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Uijtdewilligen L,Singh AS,Chinapaw MJ,Koppes LL,van Mechelen W,Twisk JW

更新日期：2014-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This article is based on information collected about the situation of double orphans who are heading households in Rakai District, Uganda. The information will be used as justification and guidance for planning actions to improve the situation of these and similar children. This research is thus the first st...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dalen N,Nakitende AJ,Musisi S

更新日期：2009-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Falls in older people continue to be a major public health issue in industrialized countries. Extensive research into falls prevention has identified exercise as a proven fall prevention strategy. However, despite over a decade of promoting physical activity, hospitalisation rates due to falls injuries in ol...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Voukelatos A,Merom D,Rissel C,Sherrington C,Watson W,Waller K

更新日期：2011-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Follow-up of HIV-exposed children for the delivery of prevention of mother-to-child transmission services and for early diagnosis and treatment of HIV infection is critical to their survival. Despite efforts, uptake of postnatal care for these children remains low in many sub-Saharan African countries. METH...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： De Schacht C,Lucas C,Mboa C,Gill M,Macasse E,Dimande SA,Bobrow EA,Guay L

更新日期：2014-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to investigate the mechanisms through which neighborhood social reciprocity influences older adults' mental health in China. METHODS:This study used data from the 2011-2015 waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. It estimated the effects of neighborhood social reciprocit...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wang R,Chen H,Liu Y,Lu Y,Yao Y

更新日期：2019-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evaluation and monitoring methods are often unable to identify crucial elements of success or failure of integrated community-wide approaches aiming to tackle childhood overweight and obesity, yet difficult to determine in complex programmes. Therefore, we aimed to systematically appraise strengths and weakn...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Mantziki K,Renders CM,Westerman MJ,Mayer J,Borys JM,Seidell JC

更新日期：2018-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fear of falling and avoidance of activity are common in old age and are suggested to be (public) health problems of equal importance to falls. Earlier studies of correlates of fear of falling and avoidance of activity did hardly differentiate between severe and mild levels of fear of falling and avoidance of...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kempen GI,van Haastregt JC,McKee KJ,Delbaere K,Zijlstra GA

更新日期：2009-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaysia has been at the forefront of the development and scale up of One-Stop Crisis Centres (OSCC) - an integrated health sector model that provides comprehensive care to women and children experiencing physical, emotional and sexual abuse. This study explored the strengths and challenges faced during the ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Colombini M,Mayhew SH,Ali SH,Shuib R,Watts C

更新日期：2012-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emotional and behavioural problems are a risk factor for the initiation of smoking. In this study, we aimed to assess this relationship beyond clinical cut-off values of problem behaviour. METHODS:Cross-sectional national survey among 9-13 year old children with data on smoking and Childhood Behaviour Check...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： de Meer G,Crone MR,Reijneveld SA

更新日期：2010-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is limited uptake of measures to prevent malaria by pregnant women in Nigeria which is often related to the lack of knowledge on Malaria in Pregnancy (MIP) and its effects on mother and foetus. This study, explored peer to peer education as a tool in raising knowledge of MIP among women of child bearin...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Mens PF,Scheelbeek PF,Al Atabbi H,Enato EF

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to investigate the potential impact of a community-based intervention - the Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Children (HKHC) intervention - on participating women's household's economics and food security status, decision making, mental health and social support. METHODS:We established two...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Sahyoun NR,Jamaluddine Z,Choufani J,Mesmar S,Reese-Masterson A,Ghattas H

更新日期：2019-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Populations in Europe are becoming increasingly ethnically diverse, and health risks differ between ethnic groups. The aim of the HELIUS (HEalthy LIfe in an Urban Setting) study is to unravel the mechanisms underlying the impact of ethnicity on communicable and non-communicable diseases. METHODS/DESIGN:HELI...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Stronks K,Snijder MB,Peters RJ,Prins M,Schene AH,Zwinderman AH

更新日期：2013-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health of the population of post-socialist Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries lags behind the European Union average. Our aim in this paper is to analyse the link between transition shocks and health two-three decades later. METHODS:We use retrospective data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and R...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bíró A,Branyiczki R

更新日期：2020-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immunization is an effective public health intervention to reduce morbidity and mortality among children and it will become more effective if the child can receive the full course of recommended immunization doses. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of childhood immunization defaulte...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Krishna D,Mohd Zulkefli NA,Md Said S,Mahmud A

更新日期：2019-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of health care services is influenced by various factors, including demographic, social, economic, and health status factors. This study aimed to identify the factors that influence health care use in health insurance subscribers and medical aid beneficiaries in Korea. METHODS:A total of 11,793 subj...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kong NY,Kim DH

更新日期：2020-07-20 00:00:00