How to reduce biases coming from a before and after design: the impact of the 2007-08 French smoking ban policy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis from published cohort studies to examine the association of adult height and all-cause mortality and to further explore the dose-response association. METHODS:PubMed, The Cochrane Library, The Ovid, CNKI, CQVIP and Wanfang databases were searched for articl...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Li Q,Liu Y,Sun X,Li H,Cheng C,Liu L,Liu F,Zhou Q,Guo C,Tian G,Qie R,Han M,Huang S,Li L,Wang B,Zhao Y,Ren Y,Zhang M,Hu D,Wu J,Lu J

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to discover how many nursing homes (NHs) in Flanders (Belgium) have policies on advance care planning (ACP) and their content regarding different medical end-of-life decisions. METHODS:A structured mail questionnaire was sent to the NH administrators of all 594 NHs in Flanders (Belg...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： De Gendt C,Bilsen J,Stichele RV,Deliens L

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescent smoking is a significant public health concern in the UK and across Europe. This study examines smoking behaviours, methods of accessing cigarettes and use of non-commercial (fake, foreign and single) cigarettes across a sample of schoolchildren. Relationships with alcohol consumption, deprivation...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Hughes SK,Hughes K,Atkinson AM,Bellis MA,Smallthwaite L

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The EUROCISS Project (European Cardiovascular Indicators Surveillance Set), as part of the Health Monitoring Programme financed by the European Commission, has been implemented to develop health indicators and recommendations for the monitoring of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Morbidity data are rarely ava...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： EUROCISS Working Group.

更新日期：2003-09-01 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:Sleep duration and morningness/eveningness (circadian preference) have separately been associated with cardiovascular risk factors (i.e. tobacco use, physical inactivity). Interactive effects are plausible, resulting from combinations of sleep homeostatic and circadian influences. These have not been examine...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Patterson F,Malone SK,Grandner MA,Lozano A,Perkett M,Hanlon A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:On 29 March 2004, the Republic of Ireland (ROI) became the first EU country to introduce a nationwide ban on workplace smoking. While the focus of this measure was to protect worker health by reducing exposure to second-hand smoke, other effects such as a greater reduction in smoking prevalence and consumpti...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Mullally BJ,Greiner BA,Allwright S,Paul G,Perry IJ

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence makes use of registers to collect data for technologies that require more evidence to inform future decision-making. This is particularly so for the Interventional Procedures Programme, which since 2003 has produced guidance for procedures that are typical...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Mandeville KL,Patrick H,McKenna T,Harris K

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of cannabis and cocaine use on non-fatal traffic injuries and use of motorcycle helmets or car seatbelts was assessed in a nationwide sample of 17,484 car or motorcycle drivers surveyed in 2005 in Spain. Logistic regression was used to adjust for distance driven and potential confounders. Cocaine use ≥ 1 da...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Pulido J,Barrio G,Lardelli P,Bravo MJ,Regidor E,de la Fuente L

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To reduce homelessness, it is important to gain a better understanding of the differences between homeless people who remain in institutions and those who gain and can sustain independent housing. This longitudinal study explores differences in housing transitions and differences in changes in health and sel...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： van der Laan J,Boersma SN,Al Shamma S,Akkermans R,van Straaten B,Rodenburg G,van de Mheen D,Wolf JRLM

更新日期：2020-10-01 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:This study examines the prevalence and correlates of stages of change of smoking, in terms of psychosocial, structural and sociodemographic factors, among inhabitants of deprived neighbourhoods. METHODS:Cross-sectional data were obtained from a survey on health related behaviour. Subjects were 2009 current ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Dotinga A,Schrijvers CT,Voorham AJ,Mackenbach JP

更新日期：2005-04-01 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:Socioeconomic inequalities in health and healthcare use in old age have been on the rise during the past two decades. So far, it is unknown whether these inequalities have permeated the nursing home setting. This study aimed to assess whether the socioeconomic position of newly admitted nursing home resident...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Allers K,Calderón-Larrañaga A,Fors S,Morin L

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims at estimating the contribution of alcohol to socioeconomic mortality differentials in Sweden. METHODS:Data were obtained from a Census-linked Deaths Registry. Participants in the 1980 and 1990 censuses were included with a follow-up of mortality 1990-1995. Socioeconomic status was assigned f...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Hemström O

更新日期：2002-12-01 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:Previous research has highlighted excess health morbidity in offender populations. A small number of studies have described health problems within police custody settings. The efficacy of police screening procedures has not been evaluated. METHODS:Prospective clinical interviews with custody detainees in Lo...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： McKinnon IG,Grubin D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Most cost of illness studies are based on models where information on exposure is combined with risk information from meta-analyses, and the resulting attributable fractions are applied to the number of cases. Methods:This study presents data on alcohol and tobacco use for 2011 and 2012 obtained from a rout...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Miquel L,Rehm J,Shield KD,Vela E,Bustins M,Segura L,Colom J,Anderson P,Gual A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The combination of four protective lifestyle behaviours (being physically active, a non-smoker, a moderate alcohol consumer and having adequate fruit and vegetable intake) has been estimated to increase life expectancy by 14 years. However, the effect of adopting these lifestyle behaviours on general health,...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Harrington J,Perry IJ,Lutomski J,Fitzgerald AP,Shiely F,McGee H,Barry MM,Van Lente E,Morgan K,Shelley E

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of health status measures to assess health-related quality of life is not widespread. The objectives of this study were to assess the prevalence, characteristics and severity of oral impacts on health using the Child-Oral Impact on Daily Performance (Child-OIDP). METHODS:The survey was conducted on ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Bianco A,Fortunato L,Nobile CG,Pavia M

更新日期：2010-10-01 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:Increasingly neighbourhoods are identified as influencing health. Neighbourhood characteristics have been linked to cigarette use. In Lebanon, the water pipe (narghile) use is most frequent among youth. The current study is aimed at identifying differential neighbourhood influences on smoking narghile among ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Afifi RA,Yeretzian JS,Rouhana A,Nehlawi MT,Mack A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incidence of newly diagnosed HIV infections among injecting drug users (IDUs) in Helsinki rose from 0 per 100,000 inhabitants in 1997 to 2.9 in 1998 and to 11.1 in 1999. Thereafter incidence declined to 2.1 in 2003. METHODS:Data were collected from interviews with HIV-positive IDUs who attended the Universi...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Kivelä P,Krol A,Simola S,Vaattovaara M,Tuomola P,Brummer-Korvenkontio H,Ristola M

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:: When analysing the relationships between income inequality, welfare regimes and aggregate health at the cross-national level, previous primary articles and systematic reviews reach inconsistent conclusions. Contrary to theoretical expectations, equal societies or the Social Democratic welfare regime do not...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Kim KT

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patterns of risk behaviour during teenage years may vary by socio-economic status (SES). We aimed to examine possible associations between individual and multiple risk behaviours and three measures of SES in mid-adolescence. METHODS:The sample (n = 6406) comprised participants from the Avon Longitudinal Stu...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Kipping RR,Smith M,Heron J,Hickman M,Campbell R

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The way in which patients experience encounters with healthcare professionals seems to affect care outcome, but very little is known about reactions evoked by experiences of negative encounters. AIMS:To examine how patients perceive healthcare encounters, with a special focus on negative encounters and feel...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Wessel M,Helgesson G,Olsson D,Juth N,Alexanderson K,Lynöe N

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both media use and cancer knowledge have been identified as important predictors of a healthy lifestyle. However, little is known about the interplay between these two variables, and about differences between cancer diagnosed and non-diagnosed consumers of media and knowledge. This study investigated the rel...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Nelissen S,Beullens K,Lemal M,Van den Bulck J

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most surveys are plagued by significant numbers of non-respondents. In psychiatric epidemiology, differences in levels of psychopathology are often assumed between respondents and non-respondents. However, studies on attrition are rare, especially in child and adolescent populations. The present study sought...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Fröjd SA,Kaltiala-Heino R,Marttunen MJ

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Recent evidence indicates to the alarming increase of depression, especially in Southern European countries. According to the literature, depressive symptoms are strongly associated with socioeconomic factors, while the prevalence of depression significantly differs by gender. Several scholars point out that...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Stathopoulou T,Avrami L,Mouriki A,Cavounidis J,Kostaki A

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The review of European health management research was undertaken over a 10-year period, from July 1995 to June 2005, to produce an account of the state of research, including its quality, range and any gaps; and to assess the implications of the research, its potential for uptake by policy bodies and the nee...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Hunter DJ,Brown J

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00