The effectiveness of health coaching, home blood pressure monitoring, and home-titration in controlling hypertension among low-income patients: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1996, Brazil became the first developing country to provide free, universal access to HAART, laboratory monitoring, and clinical care to any eligible patient. As of June 2014, approximately 400,000 patients were under treatment, making it the most comprehensive HIV treatment initiative implemented thus fa...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Malta M,da Silva CM,Magnanini MM,Wirtz AL,Perissé AR,Beyrer C,Strathdee SA,Bastos FI

更新日期：2015-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Burns are a serious public health problem worldwide accounting for an estimated 265,000 deaths annually from fires alone. The vast majority (96%) of deaths from fire-related burns occur in low- and middle-income countries and burns are one of the leading causes of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) in th...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Forbinake NA,Ohandza CS,Fai KN,Agbor VN,Asonglefac BK,Aroke D,Beyiha G

更新日期：2020-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies on the sexual risk behaviors in sub-Saharan Africa have reported that the initiation of antiretroviral therapy leads to safer sexual behaviors. There is however a persistence of risky sexual behavior which is evidenced by a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among people livin...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Yaya I,Saka B,Landoh DE,Patchali PM,Makawa MS,Senanou S,Idrissou D,Lamboni B,Pitche P

更新日期：2014-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Religion plays an important role in youth behaviours, making it a significant factor in the discourse on youth sexuality in sub-Saharan Africa. Several studies have found that religion and religiosity play an important role in the sexual behaviours of young people. However, little research in Nigeria has exa...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Somefun OD

更新日期：2019-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sickness absence is a problem in many Western countries. Physicians have an essential role in sickness certification of patients, which is often recommended in health care but may have side effects. Despite the potentially harming impact of sickness absence, physicians have very limited training in insurance...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Löfgren A,Hagberg J,Alexanderson K

更新日期：2010-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The spread of Dengue virus (DENV) infections, as well as their signs and symptoms, are the result of a complex interaction between several factors. In Brazil, especially in the Northeastern, dengue is an important public health problem. Here, we report an epidemiological analysis of dengue cases in Pernambuc...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： do Nascimento IDS,Pastor AF,Lopes TRR,Farias PCS,Gonçales JP,do Carmo RF,Durães-Carvalho R,da Silva CS,Silva Júnior JVJ

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A number of companies publish corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting in booklets and other publicly available formats. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the nine-year (2004-2012) trend of occupational safety and health (OSH) activities as described in CSR reporting (by industry sector and comp...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Nagata T,Nakata A,Mori K,Maruyama T,Kawashita F,Nagata M

更新日期：2017-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have flagged racial and ethnic differences in health outcomes in western countries as an urgent global public health priority. Kuwait has a unique demographic profile with two-thirds of the population consisting of non-nationals, most of which are migrant workers. We a...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hamadah H,Alahmad B,Behbehani M,Al-Youha S,Almazeedi S,Al-Haddad M,Jamal MH,Al-Sabah S

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obese individuals are encouraged to participate in physical activity. However, few qualitative studies have explored obese individuals' motivations for and experiences with physical activity. METHODS:The physical activity experiences of self-identified obese or formerly obese persons (n = 15) were explored ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bombak AE

更新日期：2015-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to evaluate the association between tobacco control policies and trends in smoking cessation according to gender, age and educational level in Lithuania in 1994-2010. METHODS:The data were obtained from nine cross-sectional postal surveys conducted biennially within the framework of Finbalt...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Klumbiene J,Sakyte E,Petkeviciene J,Prattala R,Kunst AE

更新日期：2015-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Based on the need for better measurement of the retail food environment in rural settings and to examine how deprivation may be unique in rural settings, the aims of this study were: 1) to validate one commercially available data source with direct field observations of food retailers; and 2) to examine the ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gustafson AA,Lewis S,Wilson C,Jilcott-Pitts S

更新日期：2012-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Condom use remains consistently low among Chinese men who have sex with men (MSM). This study aims to identify factors associated with condom use after online video intervention. METHODS:This is a secondary data analysis of data collected from an online non-inferiority trial comparing the effectiveness of t...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Huang W,Wu D,Pan SW,Li K,Ong JJ,Fu H,Liu C,Mao J,Tucker JD,Tang W

更新日期：2019-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There have been few studies on satisfaction with integrated basic medical insurance for urban and rural residents (URRBMI), and satisfaction with URRBMI is not very high because of the complexity of its policies and differences among the insured. The aim of the present study was to explore the factors that i...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Liu X,Yang F,Cheng W,Wu Y,Cheng J,Sun W,Yan X,Luo M,Mo X,Hu M,Lin Q,Shi J

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arts engagement within communities is ubiquitous across cultures globally and previous research has suggested its benefits for mental health and wellbeing. However, it remains unclear whether these benefits are driven by arts engagement itself or by important confounders such as socio-economic status (SES), ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wang S,Mak HW,Fancourt D

更新日期：2020-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to examine the role of low self-control as a mediator or moderator between early age at sexual debut and risky sexual behavior in young adulthood. METHODS:Data on 5734 male and female Add Health participants were used. Self-control (waves 1 & 3), age at sexual debut (wave 3) an...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Magnusson BM,Crandall A,Evans K

更新日期：2019-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Globally syphilis is an important yet preventable cause of stillbirth, neonatal mortality and morbidity. OBJECTIVES:This review sought to estimate the effect of detection and treatment of active syphilis in pregnancy with at least 2.4 MU benzathine penicillin (or equivalent) on syphilis-related stillbirths ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Blencowe H,Cousens S,Kamb M,Berman S,Lawn JE

更新日期：2011-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the present study the effect of a workplace-oriented intervention for persons on long-term sick leave for clinical burnout, aimed at facilitating return to work (RTW) by job-person match through patient-supervisor communication, was evaluated. We hypothesised that the intervention group would show a more ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Karlson B,Jönsson P,Pålsson B,Abjörnsson G,Malmberg B,Larsson B,Osterberg K

更新日期：2010-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Rapid Assessment of Disability (RAD) questionnaire measures the magnitude and impact of disability and aims to inform the design of disability inclusive development programs. This paper reports the psychometric evaluation of the RAD. METHODS:The initial version of the RAD comprised five sections: 1) dem...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Marella M,Busija L,Islam FM,Devine A,Fotis K,Baker SM,Sprunt B,Edmonds TJ,Huq NL,Cama A,Keeffe JE

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Socioeconomic status is likely an independent risk factor for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), but little research has been done in China to study this association in a nationwide sample. METHODS:We used data from the 2007 China Chronic Disease Risk Factor Surveillance of 49,363 Chinese men and...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Yin P,Zhang M,Li Y,Jiang Y,Zhao W

更新日期：2011-07-22 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:Calls to a telephone health helpline (THHL) have been previously evaluated for the ability to monitor specific syndromes, such as fever and influenza-like-illness or gastrointestinal illness. This method of surveillance has been shown to be highly correlated with traditional surveillance methods, and to have...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： McGolrick D,Belanger P,Richardson H,Moore K,Maier A,Majury A

更新日期：2016-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comprehensive smoke-free legislation has been implemented in many countries. The current study quantitatively examined the reduction in risk of acute myocardial infarction (MI) occurrence following the legislations and the relationship with the corresponding smoking prevalence decrease. METHODS:PubMed, EMBA...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lin H,Wang H,Wu W,Lang L,Wang Q,Tian L

更新日期：2013-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization prioritises a more holistic global response to end the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic by 2030. Based on experiences in the HIV response, social protection, and in particular cash transfers, show promise for contributing to this. Currently, individual-level evidence for the potential...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rudgard WE,Carter DJ,Scuffell J,Cluver LD,Fraser-Hurt N,Boccia D

更新日期：2018-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Puberty is a transition period making physiological development a challenge adolescents have to face. Early pubertal development could be associated with higher risks of poor health. Our objective was to examine risk behaviours, physical and psychological determinants associated with early menarche (<11 year...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gaudineau A,Ehlinger V,Vayssiere C,Jouret B,Arnaud C,Godeau E

更新日期：2010-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both diabetic and non-diabetic end stage renal disease (ESRD) are more common among Canadian First Nations people than among the general Canadian population. The purpose of this research was to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for albuminuria in a Canadian First Nation population at high risk for...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zacharias JM,Young TK,Riediger ND,Roulette J,Bruce SG

更新日期：2012-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In May 2010, Switzerland introduced a heterogeneous smoking ban in the hospitality sector. While the law leaves room for exceptions in some cantons, it is comprehensive in others. This longitudinal study uses different measurement methods to examine airborne nicotine levels in hospitality venues and the leve...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rajkumar S,Huynh CK,Bauer GF,Hoffmann S,Röösli M

更新日期：2013-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to the large mortality from inactivity-related non-communicable diseases in low- and middle- income countries, accurate assessment of physical activity is important for surveillance, monitoring and understanding of physical (in)activity epidemiology in many of these countries. Research on relative perfor...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Oyeyemi AL,Moss SJ,Monyeki MA,Kruger HS

更新日期：2016-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since prevalence estimates of recommended physical activity (PA) considerably vary between different surveys, prevalence might be crucially affected by the choice of measuring instrument. The aim of the present study is to compare the results of four PA questionnaires regarding the current moderate- and vigo...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Stassen G,Rudolf K,Gernert M,Thiel A,Schaller A

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the incidence of the use of life-ending drugs without explicit patient request has been estimated in several studies, in-depth empirical research on this controversial practice is nonexistent. Based on face-to-face interviews with the clinicians involved in cases where patients died following such a...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Meeussen K,Van den Block L,Bossuyt N,Echteld M,Bilsen J,Deliens L

更新日期：2010-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knowledge and awareness concerning sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has become the burning issue of the day. Although STDs pose serious risks to health security, there is very little literature quantifying the knowledge and awareness of these diseases and their principal socioeconomic determinants. The a...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hossain M,Mani KK,Sidik SM,Shahar HK,Islam R

更新日期：2014-07-31 00:00:00