Health status of Roma women in Spain.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adherence to recommended guidelines in the care for diabetes has been demonstrated to significantly prevent the excess risk of hospitalization and mortality for cardiovascular diseases. Aim of this study was to evaluate whether adherence to a standardized process quality-of-care-indicator in diabetes, is abl...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Seghieri C,Policardo L,Francesconi P,Seghieri G

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyse deprivation and AIDS among three AIDS transmission groups (men who have sex with men--MSM, heterosexuals, and intravenous drug users--IDUs) in Barcelona, Spain, during the period 1990-95. METHODS:This is an ecological study, the unit of analysis being the neighbourhoods. Included were AIDS cases r...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Brugal MT,Borrell C,Díaz-Quijano E,Pasarín MI,García-Olalla P,Villalbí JR

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the negative consequences of early alcohol use for health and social functioning, it is essential to detect children at risk of early drinking. The aim of this study is to determine predictors of early alcohol use that can easily be detected in Preventive Child Healthcare (PCH). METHODS:We obtained da...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Visser L,de Winter AF,Vollebergh WA,Verhulst FC,Reijneveld SA

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Mental health problems in the perinatal period are common. We examined associations between different categories of migrant status and region of origin in relation to mental health during pregnancy and at 2 months post-partum. Methods:We analyzed data from the French nationally representative Etude Longitud...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： El-Khoury F,Sutter-Dallay AL,Panico L,Charles MA,Azria E,Van der Waerden J,Melchior M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to examine the effects of parental socioeconomic status, own socioeconomic status and social mobility upon the development of smoking from adolescence to adulthood. METHODS:Subjects were the participants of the North Karelia Youth Project study from six schools in Eastern Finland. A...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Paavola M,Vartiainen E,Haukkala A

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Risk factors in young adulthood may persist into later life and eventually lead to cardiovascular (CV) disease. The purpose of this study was to describe the prevalence of hypertension and other established CV risk factors in older adolescents. METHODS:Study nurses examined 120 girls and 80 boys with a mean...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Nawrot TS,Hoppenbrouwers K,Den Hond E,Fagard RH,Staessen JA

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unhealthy behaviours often occur in combination. In this study the relationship between education and lifestyle, defined as a cluster of risk behaviours, has been analysed with the purpose to assess socio-economic changes in multiple risk behaviour over time. METHODS:Cross-sectional data from the Belgian He...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Drieskens S,Van Oyen H,Demarest S,Van der Heyden J,Gisle L,Tafforeau J

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The more diseases one suffers from, the higher the number of health care services attended. This study aims to examine the role this association plays in socio-economic differences in multiple health care utilization. METHODS:The study population derived from the Netherlands Health Interview Surveys (1990-1...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Droomers M,Westert GP

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1998 a joint initiative of the Hungarian School of Public Health and the National Public Health Service created a network of sentinel stations based in primary care facilities in four Hungarian counties. The aim was to establish a system that will provide valid data on morbidity of selected diseases in Hu...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Széles G,Vokó Z,Jenei T,Kardos L,Pocsai Z,Bajtay A,Papp E,Pásti G,Kósa Z,Molnár I,Lun K,Adány R

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective was to compare levels of physical activity (PA) in a large sample of Spanish people with diabetes with and without cataracts. To our knowledge, this is the first study comparing PA levels in people with diabetes with and without cataracts in a large representative sample. METHODS:Cross-section...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： López-Sánchez GF,Sánchez-Castillo S,López-Bueno R,Pardhan S,Zauder R,Skalska M,Jastrzębska J,Jastrzębski Z,Smith L

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies of relationship between religiosity, health behaviors and well-being have showed mainly positive relationships, however, are very often limited to results of associative nature and subject to unmeasured confounding. This study focused on evaluating evidence for a positive association between...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Pawlikowski J,Białowolski P,Węziak-Białowolska D,VanderWeele TJ

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Through its effects on the immune system, smoking may facilitate influenza virus infection, its severity and its most frequent complications. The objective was to investigate the smoking history as a risk factor for influenza hospitalization and influenza vaccine effectiveness in elderly smokers/ex-smokers a...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Godoy P,Castilla J,Soldevila N,Mayoral JM,Toledo D,Martín V,Astray J,Egurrola M,Morales-Suarez-Varela M,Domínguez A,CIBERESP Cases and Controls in Pandemic Influenza Working Group, Spain*.

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In many countries, the rates of breastfeeding fall far short of those recommended. National plans to promote breastfeeding are badly needed. We describe the results of a breastfeeding promotion programme planned by objectives and financial penalties in a small region of Italy. METHODS:This observational stu...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Cattaneo A,Borgnolo G,Simon G

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few decision aids (DAs) have been developed to support an informed choice to citizens with lower educational attainment about colorectal cancer screening. The aim of this study was to identify information needs and preferences for formats and content in a DA for this group of citizens. METHODS:Four focus gr...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Kirkegaard P,Mortensen GL,Mortensen SL,Larsen MB,Gabel P,Andersen B

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:To ensure effective prescription practices and reduce diabetes-related pharmaceutical expenditures, Korea adopted a clinical practice guideline for the reimbursement system. Health care providers cannot receive reimbursement from National Health Insurance(NHI) unless it is for an appropriate prescription und...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Kim JY,Kim SJ,Nam CM,Moon KT,Park EC

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A number of health outcomes were affected by previous financial crises, e.g. suicides, homicides and transport accident mortality. Aim of this study was to analyse the effects of the current financial crisis on selected health outcomes at population level in Europe. METHODS:A mixed approach of ecologic and ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Baumbach A,Gulis G

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fruit and vegetable consumption is linked to many positive health outcomes, nevertheless many adolescents do not consume fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. METHODS:Data of 488,951 adolescents, aged 11-, 13- and 15- years, from 33 mainly European and North American countries/regions participating in the ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Vereecken C,Pedersen TP,Ojala K,Krølner R,Dzielska A,Ahluwalia N,Giacchi M,Kelly C

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify changes in social inequalities for mammograms uptake in Belgium over the period 1997-2008 using multiple indices, and to assess the contribution of the national breast cancer screening programme in these changes. METHODS:Data were obtained from four waves of the Belgian Health Interview Survey. ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Renard F,Demarest S,Van Oyen H,Tafforeau J

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objectives were to estimate the size of homeless family population in Paris region, to describe their living conditions and health and to analyse the impact of homelessness on children's growth and development, which was never investigated in France. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a r...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Vandentorren S,Le Méner E,Oppenchaim N,Arnaud A,Jangal C,Caum C,Vuillermoz C,Martin-Fernandez J,Lioret S,Roze M,Le Strat Y,Guyavarch E

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although many previous epidemiological studies have reported the incidence of diseases, mortality rate and economic losses after natural disasters, none of these studies has been comprehensive enough. Our aim was to establish a synthetic evaluation model (SEM) that can be used to analyze flood hazards. METH...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Tan H,Ping W,Yang T,Li S,Liu A,Zhou J,Groves J,Sun Z

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Russian human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic among people who inject drugs (PWID) originated in Kaliningrad, but research into risk behaviours among PWID has been lacking. The potential for heterosexual spread has not been analysed. METHODS:A sample of PWID was accrued using two methods. A questi...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Heimer R,Levina OS,Osipenko V,Ruiz MS,Sergeyev B,Sirotkin AV,Vyshemirskaya I

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Do political parties matter to health? Do they affect population health either directly or through welfare states' social policies and the eligibility, affordability and quality of health systems? And if they do, how? These are crucial questions if we are to understand health politics or shape public health ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Falkenbach M,Bekker M,Greer SL

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interactive health literacy (HL) skills enable individuals to participate more fully in healthcare activities and play a role in improving their outcomes. We examine the associations between HL and cystic fibrosis (CF) outcomes and compare HL in a sample from both the Irish CF and general populations. METHO...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Jackson AD,Kirwan L,Gibney S,Jeleniewska P,Fletcher G,Doyle G

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Turkey initiated the 'Health Transformation Programme' (HTP) in 2003 to align its health care system with the European Union and OECD countries. This study investigates the impact of these reforms on the efficiency of public hospitals. Our study would contribute to the existing literature with a comprehensiv...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Sulku SN

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is limited by patient delay in calling an ambulance. We aimed to assess knowledge related to a patient-dependant phase of AMI and its determinants in adults. METHODS:Questionnaire survey was conducted among a random sample of 942 men (48%) and women ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Kopec G,Sobien B,Podolec M,Dziedzic H,Zarzecka J,Loster B,Pajak A,Podolec P

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exhaustion is a concept of interest for both occupational health research and stress-disease theory research. The aim of the present study was to explore associations between chronic stressors, in terms of psychosocial working conditions, and exhaustion in a Swedish middle-aged population sample. METHODS:A ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Lindeberg SI,Rosvall M,Choi B,Canivet C,Isacsson SO,Karasek R,Ostergren PO

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current financial crisis is having a major impact on European economies, especially that of Spain. Past evidence suggests that adverse macro-economic conditions exacerbate mental illness, but evidence from the current crisis is limited. This study analyses the association between the financial crisis and...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Lopez Bernal JA,Gasparrini A,Artundo CM,McKee M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of alcohol and drug use before or during sex among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Catalonia during 2006, and to identify factors associated with variables of intensive alcohol and drug use. METHODS:Cross-sectional study using self-administered...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Folch C,Esteve A,Zaragoza K,Muñoz R,Casabona J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Examine negative side-effects on self-rated health and well-being of a community-based intervention in a fishing community in the Norwegian Arctic. METHOD:A cohort study with quasi-experimental design with one intervention community and three control communities from the same area. There was a baseline screening (...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Lupton BS,Fønnebø V,Søgaard AJ,Fylkesnes K

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior research examining the association between retirement and alcohol consumption is inconsistent with respect to salience, direction and magnitude. Reasonable conceptual arguments for both positive (e.g. coping, introduction of leisure time) and negative (e.g. severance of work-related social relationship...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Wang X,Steier JB,Gallo WT

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00