Gender differences in the association between pre-adolescent smoking initiation and emotional or behavioural problems.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the number of studies examining the relationships between sedentary behaviors (SB) and anxiety is growing, an overarching evidence, taking into account children, adolescents, and adults as well as different types of SB and different categories of anxiety outcomes, is still missing. Thus, this system...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Stanczykiewicz B,Banik A,Knoll N,Keller J,Hohl DH,Rosińczuk J,Luszczynska A

更新日期：2019-04-30 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:Weight-related stigmatization is a public health problem. It impairs the psychological well-being of obese individuals and hinders them from adopting weight-loss behaviors. We conducted an experimental study to investigate weight stigmatization in work settings using a sample of experienced human resource (H...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Giel KE,Zipfel S,Alizadeh M,Schäffeler N,Zahn C,Wessel D,Hesse FW,Thiel S,Thiel A

更新日期：2012-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The family plays a vital role in shaping adolescent behaviours. The present study investigated the associations between family structure and substance use among Hong Kong Chinese adolescents. METHODS:A total of 32,961 Form 1 to 5 (grade 7-12 in the US) Hong Kong students participated in the Youth Smoking Su...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Mak KK,Ho SY,Thomas GN,Schooling CM,McGhee SM,Lam TH

更新日期：2010-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years some studies have been published supporting the efficacy of light exposure, physical activity, sleep control and a Mediterranean diet pattern on the improvement or prevention of depression. However, to our knowledge, there have been no studies using all these measures together as an adjuvant ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Garcia-Toro M,Ibarra O,Gili M,Salva J,Monzón S,Vives M,Serrano MJ,Garcia-Campayo J,Roca M

更新日期：2010-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies have suggested that vaccination with seasonal influenza vaccine resulted in an apparent higher risk of infection with pandemic influenza H1N1 2009. A simple mathematical model incorporating strain competition and a hypothesised temporary strain-transcending immunity is constructed to investiga...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Mercer GN,Barry SI,Kelly H

更新日期：2011-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To improve retention in antiretroviral therapy (ART), lessons learned from chronic disease care were applied to HIV care, providing more responsibilities to patients in the care of their chronic disease. In Tete--Mozambique, patients stable on ART participate in the ART provision and peer support through Com...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rasschaert F,Decroo T,Remartinez D,Telfer B,Lessitala F,Biot M,Candrinho B,Van Damme W

更新日期：2014-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in implementing road safety policy by different low income countries. However; the evidence is scarce on its success in the reduction of crashes, injuries and deaths. This study was conducted to assess whether road crashes, injuries and fatalities was re...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Abegaz T,Berhane Y,Worku A,Assrat A

更新日期：2014-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Table Talk tool is an observational assessment of early care and education teacher (ECET) mealtime practices. The Table Talk Revised (TT-R) tool incorporates new constructs that emerged from qualitative research and teases apart existing categories to improve nuance of data capture. The objective of this ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Swindle T,Phelps J,McBride NM,Selig JP,Rutledge JM,Manyam S

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The disclosure of widespread sexual abuse committed by professional educators and clergymen in institutions in Germany ignited a national political debate, in which special attention was paid to church-run institutions. We wanted to find out whether the nature of the abuse and its effect on victims differed ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Spröber N,Schneider T,Rassenhofer M,Seitz A,Liebhardt H,König L,Fegert JM

更新日期：2014-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mental health problems are a growing cause of sickness absence. There are programmes in many countries to facilitate return to work (RTW) after sickness absence. In Norway, there has been some controversy about patients on sick-leave being prioritized over other patient groups, such as those with more severe...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Victor M,Lau B,Ruud T

更新日期：2016-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic hepatitis B virus infection (HBV) is an important health problem in the Turkish community in the Netherlands, and promotion of screening for HBV in this risk group is necessary. An individually tailored intervention and a culturally tailored intervention have been developed to promote screening in fi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： van der Veen YJ,de Zwart O,Mackenbach J,Richardus JH

更新日期：2010-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Each year rotavirus gastroenteritis results in thousands of paediatric hospitalisations and primary care visits in the Netherlands. While two vaccines against rotavirus are registered, routine immunisation of infants has not yet been implemented. Existing cost-effectiveness studies showed inconsistent result...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rozenbaum MH,Mangen MJ,Giaquinto C,Wilschut JC,Hak E,Postma MJ,Consensus Group on Dutch Rotavirus Vaccination (CoRoVa-Group).

更新日期：2011-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Factors which determine the development of atopy and the observed rural-urban gradient in its prevalence are not fully understood. High body mass index (BMI) has been associated with asthma and potentially atopy in industrialized countries. In developing countries, the transition from rural to urban areas ha...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Larbi IA,Klipstein-Grobusch K,Amoah AS,Obeng BB,Wilson MD,Yazdanbakhsh M,Boakye DA

更新日期：2011-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Novel coronavirus is a global pandemic and killed many individuals, including health care professionals. It caused stress on the health care system of all countries. Presently, studies are emerging regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in different aspects. However, a few have explored barriers that affecting the ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Mersha A,Shibiru S,Girma M,Ayele G,Bante A,Kassa M,Abebe S,Shewangizaw M

更新日期：2021-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In most endemic parts of the world, onchocerciasis (river blindness) control relies, or will soon rely, exclusively on mass treatment with the microfilaricide ivermectin. Worldwide eradication of the parasite by means of this drug is unlikely. Macrofilaricidal drugs are currently being developed for human us...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Alley WS,van Oortmarssen GJ,Boatin BA,Nagelkerke NJ,Plaisier AP,Remme JH,Lazdins J,Borsboom GJ,Habbema JD

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serum γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT) and uric acid (UA) levels are elevated in patients with diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Prediabetes, characterized by impaired glucose tolerance, is an important risk factor for overt diabetes as well as cardiovascular disease. Therefore, the aim of this study was to exp...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wu J,Qiu L,Yan WH,Cheng XQ,Wu W,Guo XZ,Ding HT,Han HJ,Han SM,Zhu GJ

更新日期：2013-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient adherence to isoniazid (INH) monotherapy for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) has been suboptimal despite its proven efficacy. Various strategies have been studied to improve adherence, but all have been based at a clinic or treatment program. At the Santa Clara Valley Tuberculosis Clinic, it was...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chang AH,Polesky A,Bhatia G

更新日期：2013-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior studies on social capital and health have assessed social capital in residential neighbourhoods and communities, but the question whether the concept should also be applicable in workplaces has been raised. The present study reports on the psychometric properties of an 8-item measure of social capital ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kouvonen A,Kivimäki M,Vahtera J,Oksanen T,Elovainio M,Cox T,Virtanen M,Pentti J,Cox SJ,Wilkinson RG

更新日期：2006-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women aged 25-45 years represent a high risk group for weight gain and those with children are at increased risk because of weight gain associated with pregnancy and subsequent lifestyle change. Average self-reported weight gain is approximately 0.60 kg per year, and weight gain is associated with increased ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lombard C,Deeks A,Jolley D,Teede HJ

更新日期：2009-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parent-child communication about sexual issues can reduce risky sexual behaviour amongst adolescents. Risky sexual behaviour is of concern in sub-Saharan Africa where the prevalence of early pregnancy, unsafe abortion and HIV are high. Parent-child communication about sexual issues presents a feasible approa...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Isaksen KJ,Musonda P,Sandøy IF

更新日期：2020-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This cross-sectional study aimed to look for an association in young children between whole body bone mineral content (BMC) and areal bone mineral density (aBMD) and dairy consumption as well as sedentary behaviour (SB) and physical activity (PA). Moreover, we investigated whether there was an interaction ef...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Sioen I,Michels N,Polfliet C,De Smet S,D'Haese S,Roggen I,Deschepper J,Goemaere S,Valtueña J,De Henauw S

更新日期：2015-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among community-dwelling older adults, frailty is highly prevalent and recognized as a major public health concern. To prevent frailty it is important to identify those at risk of becoming frail, but at present, no accepted screening procedure is available. METHODS:The screening process developed as part of...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jansen-Kosterink S,van Velsen L,Frazer S,Dekker-van Weering M,O'Caoimh R,Vollenbroek-Hutten M

更新日期：2019-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the relationships between the frequency of impairments in daily activities due to the overuse of the Internet, gaming, or smartphones (IGS) and sociodemographic characteristics, social relationships (including family) & activities, psychosocial characteristics, health status, ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jeong YW,Han YR,Kim SK,Jeong HS

更新日期：2020-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescence is a critical time of development and nutritional status in adolescence influences both current and future adult health outcomes. However, data on adolescent nutritional status is limited in low-resource settings. Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) has the potential to offer a simple, low-resourc...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lillie M,Lema I,Kaaya S,Steinberg D,Baumgartner JN

更新日期：2019-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The emphasis on prevention in English health policy continues to centre predominantly on major diseases such as coronary heart disease and diabetes. A number of key documents detailing self-management techniques and prevention of osteoarthritis (OA) are currently available, including the NICE guidelines and ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ali F,Jinks C,Ong BN

更新日期：2012-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although many countries experience an increase in mortality during winter, the magnitude of this increase varies considerably, suggesting that some winter excess may be avoidable. Conflicting evidence has been presented on the role of gender, region and deprivation. Little has been published on the magnitude...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Davie GS,Baker MG,Hales S,Carlin JB

更新日期：2007-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Projections of health and social care need are highly sensitive to assumptions about cohort trends in health and disability. We use a repeated population-based cross-sectional study from the Cambridgeshire centre of the UK Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study to investigate trends in ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jagger C,Matthews RJ,Matthews FE,Spiers NA,Nickson J,Paykel ES,Huppert FA,Brayne C,Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study (MRC-CFAS).

更新日期：2007-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Relatively little is known about how total sedentary time is accumulated in different domains and if correlates of sedentary time differ across domains. Time use surveys present a unique opportunity to study sedentary time in more detail. This study aimed to use the 2006 Dutch time use survey to 1) describe ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Loyen A,Chau JY,Jelsma JGM,van Nassau F,van der Ploeg HP

更新日期：2019-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the last decade, patient involvement in treatment-related decision-making has been widely advocated in Japan, where patient-physician encounters are still under the influence of the long-standing tradition of paternalism. Despite this profound change in clinical practice, studies investigating the actua...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Watanabe Y,Takahashi M,Kai I

更新日期：2008-02-27 00:00:00