Effective use of human papillomavirus testing for cervical cancer screening requires extended intervals to target persistent infections and precancerous lesions.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Previous research from other countries shows a positive association between cancer risk and regional deprivation. This study explores this association for lung and colorectal cancers in Germany. METHOD:Regional deprivation was assessed by the 'Bavarian Index of Multiple Deprivation'. Cancer data were provide...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Kuznetsov L,Maier W,Hunger M,Meyer M,Mielck A

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychiatric hospitals are increasingly adopting smoke-free policies. Tobacco use is common among persons with mental illness, and nicotine withdrawal (NW), which includes symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger/irritability, and sleep disturbance, may confound psychiatric assessment and treatment in the inpatient setti...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Soyster P,Anzai NE,Fromont SC,Prochaska JJ

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to explore the contextual effect of homeopathic consultation by investigating the effect of homeopathic care compared to self-treatment with self prescribed homeopathic medicine in the prevention of childhood upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). METHODS:Randomised parallel gr...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Steinsbekk A,Lewith G,Fønnebø V,Bentzen N

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have found that substance use disorders are prevalent among inpatients of general medical hospitals. These studies were limited in the validity of their measures, their failure to distinguish between current and lifetime disorders, or their lack of attention to drugs other than alcohol. MET...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Brown RL,Leonard T,Saunders LA,Papasouliotis O

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the importance of breast cancer screening to reduce morbidity and mortality, limited information is available on screening practices among African American women with a family history that is suggestive of hereditary breast cancer. OBJECTIVES:To describe adherence to breast cancer screening recommen...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Halbert CH,Kessler L,Wileyto EP,Weathers B,Stopfer J,Domchek S,Collier A,Brewster K

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mental health has been recognized as a public health priority for nearly a century. Little is known, however, about what local health departments (LHDs) do to address the mental health needs of the populations they serve. Using data from the 2013 National Profile of Local Health Departments - a nationally representati...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Purtle J,Klassen AC,Kolker J,Buehler JW

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This paper compares the health promotion/disease prevention services received by veterans who reported receiving 90%+ of their care inside Veterans Health Administration (VA) facilities with counterparts who reported receiving 90%+ of their care outside VA facilities. Results are compared with the U.S. Healt...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Rabiner DJ,Branch LG,Sullivan RJ

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess existing research on the effects of various interventions on levels of bicycling. Interventions include infrastructure (e.g., bike lanes and parking), integration with public transport, education and marketing programs, bicycle access programs, and legal issues. METHODS:A comprehensive search of p...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Pucher J,Dill J,Handy S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For many common diseases, having a family history is the strongest predictor of lifetime risk. Perceptions of personal risk, important for appropriate prevention efforts, have been found to be exaggerated in healthy individuals with family histories. These findings highlight the contribution of objective and...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Montgomery GH,Erblich J,DiLorenzo T,Bovbjerg DH

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although several epidemiologic investigations have suggested a protective role of green tea against cardiovascular diseases and cancer, few studies examined how consumption of green tea was associated with intake of other dietary factors. METHODS:In the winters of 1989-1991, 880 men ages 40-49 years were ra...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Tsubono Y,Takahashi T,Iwase Y,Iitoi Y,Akabane M,Tsugane S

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to assess the effectiveness of 'Paesaggi di Prevenzione', a school-based prevention program delivered by trained teachers and designed to tackle smoking, alcohol misuse, dietary risks, and physical inactivity in adolescence. We evaluated the program between 2010 and 2013 with a two-arm, parallel-group, multic...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Allara E,Angelini P,Gorini G,Bosi S,Carreras G,Gozzi C,Martini A,Tamelli M,Punreddy RR,Faggiano F

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although cigarette and smokeless tobacco use are recognized as major problems among school-age youth, few nationwide or statewide data exist on the prevalence and patterns of use. To determine the patterns of tobacco use among children and adolescents in Missouri, self-report information was obtained from a representa...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Brownson RC,DiLorenzo TM,Van Tuinen M,Finger WW

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and marijuana remain prevalent problems among adolescents nationwide. We assessed current (past 30-day) exclusive e-cigarette use, exclusive marijuana use, and concurrent use with unintentional injury and violent behaviors, alcohol and other drug use behaviors, and sexua...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Jacobs W,Idoko E,Montgomery L,Smith ML,Merianos AL

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Many parents express concern that raising the issue of weight risks harming their child's physical self-perceptions and wellbeing. Such concerns can deter families from engaging with weight management services. This systematic review aimed to investigate the evidence behind these concerns by analysing the association ...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Gillison FB,Lorenc AB,Sleddens EF,Williams SL,Atkinson L

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the initial effectiveness of psychosocial strategies programming in preventing smoking and other drug abuse among adolescents has been well established through literature reviews and meta-analyses, much less evidence exists for the long-term follow-up success of these interventions. The primary goal...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Skara S,Sussman S

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:1) To determine the influenza vaccination coverage required to establish herd immunity, and 2) to assess whether the percentages of vaccination coverage proposed and those registered in the United States and Europe are sufficient to establish herd immunity. METHODS:The vaccination coverage required to establ...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Plans-Rubió P

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comparing lifestyle of people remaining sedentary during longer periods of their life with those favourably changing their behaviour can provide cues to optimize interventions targeting sedentary behaviour. The objective of this study was to determine lifestyle predictors of sustained leisure time sedentary behaviour ...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Nooijen CFJ,Möller J,Forsell Y,Ekblom M,Galanti MR,Engström K

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Explore the impact of the Great Recession on domestic violence (DV) related hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits in California. METHODS:Hospital and ED data were drawn from California's Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD). DV-related hospitalizations and ED visits in ...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Medel-Herrero A,Shumway M,Smiley-Jewell S,Bonomi A,Reidy D

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, 11 heavy elements at concentrations that are easily detectable have been identified in smokeless tobacco products. These concentrations were found to increase in cheek epithelium samples of the user after exposure to smokeless tobacco. This feasibility study suggests that the lev...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Robertson JB,Bray JT

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regular physical activity in older adults can facilitate healthy aging, improve functional capacity, and prevent disease. However, factors associated with physical inactivity in older populations are poorly understood. This study attempts to identify social-cognitive and perceived environmental influences as...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Booth ML,Owen N,Bauman A,Clavisi O,Leslie E

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of weight gain among male and female college freshmen. METHODS:Study 1 examined weight change over freshman and sophomore years among 904 students attending a state university in Indiana, from 2002-2004. Study 2 examined weight and BMI change over the freshman year among 382 students...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Lloyd-Richardson EE,Bailey S,Fava JL,Wing R,Tobacco Etiology Research Network (TERN).

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Most research on falls among older persons focuses on health-related factors that affect the ability to maintain balance. The objective of the study is to determine the association between physical activity and occurrence of falls among community-dwelling older persons. METHODS:The distribution of falls and...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Wijlhuizen GJ,Chorus AM,Hopman-Rock M

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this review is to evaluate the current state-of-the-science for interventions to increase bone mass gains in children and adolescents using weight-bearing physical activity or calcium supplementation. METHODS:Studies were located using computerized and manual searches of the empirical literatu...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： French SA,Fulkerson JA,Story M

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primordial prevention seeks to prevent future disease by influencing its social determinants. Henry Blackburn's writings are prime portrayals of social factors causing premature cardiovascular disease (CVD). His classic paper, Diet and Mass Hyperlipidemia, identified changes needed in professional attitudes, medical e...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Farquhar JW

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It appears that most people who engage in exercise for 20-60 min per day, 3 days per week, at an intensity level of 70-80% of maximal heart rate will derive at least some health-related benefits associated with improved cardiorespiratory fitness and optimal body weight. Individuals exhibiting extremely low cardiorespi...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Serfass RC,Gerberich SG

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous register studies have shown that mortality rates and disability pension statistics favor Swedish-speakers when compared to their Finnish-speaking neighbors in the same bilingual region in Finland. The purpose of the present questionnaire survey was to determine whether the Swedish-speaking community...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Hyyppä MT,Mäki J

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New research has identified specific intestinal colonizing microbes that can have significant influence on health and disease. Evidence is reviewed supporting an association between Fusobacterium nucleatum and colon cancer and for a protective role of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii in inflammatory bowel disease, of Esch...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Underwood MA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of university students regarding the human papillomavirus (HPV). METHODS:A random sample of 500 university students was mailed a self-administered questionnaire that elicited their knowledge and awareness about HPV and compare...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Yacobi E,Tennant C,Ferrante J,Pal N,Roetzheim R

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. Sexual minorities (lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals), smoke at higher rates than the general population. However, little else is known about sexual minority smokers. Furthermore, the sexual minority population is div...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Fallin A,Goodin A,Lee YO,Bennett K

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was undertaken to assess the safety and efficacy of a treatment involving brief counseling and the nicotine patch among hospital inpatients and to identify variables associated with long-term smoking cessation following hospitalization. METHODS:One hundred eighty-five patients were randomly assig...

journal_title：Preventive medicine

authors： Lewis SF,Piasecki TM,Fiore MC,Anderson JE,Baker TB

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00