Pre-hospital care time intervals among victims of road traffic injuries in Iran. A cross-sectional study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hai Phong, located in northern Vietnam, has become a high HIV prevalence province among Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) since the infection shifted from the southern to the northern region of the country. Previous research indicates high levels of drug and sex related risk behaviour especially among younger IDUs...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ahmed T,Long TN,Huong PT,Stewart DE

更新日期：2015-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Energy drink (ED) consumption is increasing all over the world. We sought to describe the consumption of EDs among adolescents in Norway, and to explore the determinants of daily and high consumption. METHODS:Population-based cross-sectional data were collected from a sample of 31,091 secondary school stude...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Degirmenci N,Fossum IN,Strand TA,Vaktskjold A,Holten-Andersen MN

更新日期：2018-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is well established that smoking rates in people with common mental disorders such as anxiety or depressive disorders are much higher than in people without mental disorders. It is less clear whether people with these mental disorders want to quit smoking, attempt to quit smoking or successfully quit smok...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lawrence D,Mitrou F,Zubrick SR

更新日期：2011-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To explore if exposures to specific heavy metals in the environment is a new risk factor of oral cancer, one of the fastest growing malignancies in Taiwan, in addition to the two established risk factors, cigarette smoking and betel quid chewing. METHODS:This is an observational study utilized the age-stand...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Su CC,Lin YY,Chang TK,Chiang CT,Chung JA,Hsu YY,Lian IeB

更新日期：2010-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Household decision-makers decide about service use based largely on the costs and perceived benefits of health interventions. Very often this leads to different decisions than those imagined by health planners, resulting in under-utilisation of public services like immunisation. In the case of Lasbela distri...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Andersson N,Cockcroft A,Ansari N,Omer K,Losos J,Ledogar RJ,Tugwell P,Shea B

更新日期：2005-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:School-based smoking prevention programs have been shown to increase knowledge of the negative effects of smoking and prevent tobacco smoking. The majority of evidence on effectiveness comes from Western countries. This study investigated the impact of school-based smoking prevention programs on adolescents'...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tahlil T,Woodman RJ,Coveney J,Ward PR

更新日期：2013-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexual offences are a global public health concern. Recent changes in the law in England and Wales have dramatically altered the legal landscape of sexual offences, but sexual assaults where the victim is voluntarily intoxicated by alcohol continue to have low conviction rates. Worldwide, students are high c...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gunby C,Carline A,Bellis MA,Beynon C

更新日期：2012-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The practice of using medical service claims in epidemiologic research on hypertension is becoming increasingly common, and several published studies have attempted to validate the diagnostic data contained therein. However, very few of those studies have had the benefit of using actual measured blood pressu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tessier-Sherman B,Galusha D,Taiwo OA,Cantley L,Slade MD,Kirsche SR,Cullen MR

更新日期：2013-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 2013 Global Burden of Disease Study demonstrated the increasing burden of diabetes and the challenge it poses to the health systems of all countries. The chronic and complex nature of diabetes requires active self-management by patients in addition to clinical management in order to achieve optimal glyca...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Riddell MA,Dunbar JA,Absetz P,Wolfe R,Li H,Brand M,Aziz Z,Oldenburg B,Australasian Peers for Progress Diabetes Project Investigators.

更新日期：2016-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaysians have become increasingly obese over recent years. The transition from adolescence to early adulthood is recognized as critical for the development of eating and activity habits. However, little obesity-related research focuses on this life stage. Drawing on data from a health and demographic surve...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Pell C,Allotey P,Evans N,Hardon A,Imelda JD,Soyiri I,Reidpath DD,SEACO Team.

更新日期：2016-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The Chemical Events Working Group of the Global Health Security Initiative has developed a flexible screening tool for chemicals that present a risk when accidentally or deliberately released into the atmosphere. The tool is generic, semi-quantitative, independent of site, situation and scenario, encompasses all chemi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Blakey DH,Lafontaine M,Lavigne J,Sokolowski D,Philippe JM,Sapori JM,Biederbick W,Horre R,Marzi WB,Kondo H,Kuroki Y,Namera A,Okumura T,Yamamoto M,Yashiki M,Blain PG,Russell DR,Cibulsky SM,Jett DA,Global Health Securi

更新日期：2013-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have shown a markedly higher mortality rate among disability pensioners than among non-retired. Since most disability pensions are granted because of non-fatal diseases the reason for the increased mortality therefore remains largely unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate potential ex...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wallman T,Wedel H,Johansson S,Rosengren A,Eriksson H,Welin L,Svärdsudd K

更新日期：2006-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An estimated 25% of the alcohol consumed in China is traditional unrecorded alcohol produced and distributed informally. Consequently there is concern about its safety and its contribution to public health risk. Little has been written about this type of alcohol in China. METHODS:Researchers observed the ma...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Qian L,Newman IM,Xiong W,Feng Y

更新日期：2015-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV/AIDS remains being a disease of great public health concern worldwide. In regions such as sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where women are disproportionately infected with HIV, women are reportedly less likely capable of negotiating condom use. However, while knowledge of condom use for HIV prevention is extensi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Exavery A,Kanté AM,Jackson E,Noronha J,Sikustahili G,Tani K,Mushi HP,Baynes C,Ramsey K,Hingora A,Phillips JF

更新日期：2012-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The provision of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) was started in Myanmar in 2005 in collaboration with the National AIDS Program and the private sector. Successful clinical management of HIV-infected patients is subject to optimal adherence. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of adherence to A...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Aye WL,Puckpinyo A,Peltzer K

更新日期：2017-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inadequate consumption of dairy products without appropriate dietary substitution may have deleterious health consequences. Social research reveals the factors that may impede compliance with dietary recommendations. This is particularly important given the recent introduction of functional dairy products. O...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Nolan-Clark DJ,Neale EP,Probst YC,Charlton KE,Tapsell LC

更新日期：2011-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ghana has not conducted a national tuberculin survey or tuberculosis prevalence survey since the establishment of the National Tuberculosis Control Programme. The primary objective of this study was therefore to determine the prevalence of tuberculin skin sensitivity in Ghanaian school children aged 6-10 yea...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Addo KK,van den Hof S,Mensah GI,Hesse A,Bonsu C,Koram KA,Afutu FK,Bonsu FA

更新日期：2010-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between socioeconomic position in middle age and risk of subsequent, short-term weight gain is unknown. We therefore assessed this association in a prospective population based cohort study in Norfolk, UK. METHODS:We analysed data on 14,619 middle-aged men and women (aged between 40-75 at ba...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Purslow LR,Young EH,Wareham NJ,Forouhi N,Brunner EJ,Luben RN,Welch AA,Khaw KT,Bingham SA,Sandhu MS

更新日期：2008-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lone parents and their children experience higher than average levels of adverse health and social outcomes, much of which are explained by high rates of poverty. Many high income countries have attempted to address high poverty rates by introducing employment requirements for lone parents in receipt of welf...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Campbell M,Thomson H,Fenton C,Gibson M

更新日期：2016-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is a global public health problem. There are a range of treatments available with varying short and long term success rates. One option is the use of anti-obesity medication the prescription of which has increased dramatically in recent years. Despite this, little is known about the individual and GP...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Patterson L,Kee F,Hughes C,O'Reilly D

更新日期：2014-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem that accounts for almost half a million human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) associated deaths. Provision of isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) is one of the public health interventions for the prevention of TB in HIV infected individuals. However, in Ethiopia...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Assebe LF,Reda HL,Wubeneh AD,Lerebo WT,Lambert SM

更新日期：2015-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examined two main hypotheses: a) Polish immigrants' smoking estimates are greater than their Irish counterparts (b) Polish immigrants purchasing cigarettes from Poland smoke "heavier" (>/= 20 cigarettes a day) when compared to those purchasing cigarettes from Ireland. The study also set out to ide...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kabir Z,Clarke V,Keogan S,Currie LM,Zatonski W,Clancy L

更新日期：2008-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To achieve the WHO End TB Strategy targets, it is necessary to detect and treat more people with active TB early. Scale-up of active case finding (ACF) may be one strategy to achieve that goal. Given human resource constraints in the health systems of most high TB burden countries, volunteer community health...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Vo LNQ,Forse RJ,Codlin AJ,Vu TN,Le GT,Do GC,Van Truong V,Dang HM,Nguyen LH,Nguyen HB,Nguyen NV,Levy J,Squire B,Lonnroth K,Caws M

更新日期：2020-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the increase of overall life expectancy in Japan, effective and beneficial lifestyle approaches and practices are crucial for individuals to have a long, productive and healthy life. Although previous studies suggest that exercise or sports, especially when performed with others, from midlife level have...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Monma T,Takeda F,Noguchi H,Takahashi H,Watanabe T,Tamiya N

更新日期：2019-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking prevalence varies over time and place due to various social, environmental and policy influences. However, its spatio-temporal patterns at small-area level are poorly understood. This paper attempts to describe spatio-temporal patterns of adult (age > 18) and youth (age 12-18) smoking prevalence at t...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Meng G,Brown KS,Thompson ME

更新日期：2015-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health care workers (HCWs) are at high risk for occupational blood exposures (OBEs) and transmission of bloodborne pathogens. This study elucidated the incidence rate and epidemiological characteristics of OBEs among HCWs and investigated the pathogen transmission rate for hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lee JH,Cho J,Kim YJ,Im SH,Jang ES,Kim JW,Kim HB,Jeong SH

更新日期：2017-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A certain level of public support for smoke-free environments is a prerequisite for adoption and enforcement of policies and can be used as an indicator of readiness for legislative action. This study assessed support for comprehensive smoke-free policies in a range of settings such as hotels and colleges am...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kegler MC,Hua X,Solomon M,Wu Y,Zheng PP,Eriksen M

更新日期：2014-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Websites that address national public health issues provide an important mechanism to improve health education and services in resource limited countries. This article describes the development, promotion and initial evaluation of a national website to increase access to information and resources about preve...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Stephan G,Hoyt MJ,Storm DS,Shirima S,Matiko C,Matechi E

更新日期：2015-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Astroviruses (AstVs) are enteric viruses that can cause gastroenteritis in children. This study is part of monitoring the circulation of astroviruses in children hospitalized and/or outpatients for acute gastroenteritis at the primary care center of Ouerdanine or at the Pediatric Department of the Unive...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Monastiri A,Aouni M,Guix S,Mechri B,Lopez-Roig M,Abid NBS,Gueddiche N,Hamami S,Boughzala L,Serra-Cobo J

更新日期：2016-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women of childbearing age are at high risk of developing depression and antenatal depression is one of the most common mood disorders. Antenatal depression is also associated with a number of poor maternal and infant outcomes, however, there remains a lack of focus on mental issues in antenatal care, particu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dadi AF,Miller ER,Bisetegn TA,Mwanri L

更新日期：2020-02-04 00:00:00