Trends in substance use and primary prevention variables among adolescents in Lithuania, 2006-19.

abstract：:Many clinicians, medical practitioners and decision makers have no formal training in epidemiology but need to understand and sometimes evaluate results in epidemiologic studies. This paper attempts to give guidance to non-epidemiologists on how to read and evaluate the quality of epidemiologic studies and their resul...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Blettner M,Heuer C,Razum O

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Kemerovo region (Siberia), three pre-trial detention centres (SIZO; Ministry of Justice) serve as the gateway to the penitentiary system, comprised of 23 prisons and 30,000 detainees. The follow-up for tuberculosis (TB) patients released into civil society is unreliable. Due to varying detention times and...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Slavuckij A,Sizaire V,Lobera L,Matthys F,Kimerling ME

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In April 2000, the Council of the Baltic Sea States established the Task Force on Communicable Disease Control in the Baltic Sea region (the Task Force). A successor structure, the Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Wellbeing, was established in autumn 2003. This article, a follow-up ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Rowe L,Rechel B

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:: Although studies have described the 'healthy immigrant effect' in adults, far fewer have examined the 'healthy immigrant effect' for adolescents living in immigrant families. Those few studies that did, noted conflicting results, and also differed on whether gender confounds the results. : This cross-secti...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Zlotnick C,Birenbaum-Carmeli D,Goldblatt H,Dishon Y,Taychaw O,Shadmi E

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to estimate the contributions of changes in population distribution by marital status to the changes in adult mortality in six developed countries. The change in total mortality was decomposed into the contributions of: (i) mortality changes within each marital status category; and (ii) change...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Jasilionis D,Andreev EM,Kharkova TL,Ward Kingkade W

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Amid increasing concerns about rising obesity rates and unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, physical activity (PA) is seen as a prophylactic to many chronic conditions affecting men. Men respond best to community-based PA programmes, using gender-specific promotional and delivery strategies. 'Men on the Move' (M...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Kelly L,Harrison M,Richardson N,Carroll P,Robertson S,Keohane A,Donohoe A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are large socioeconomic disparities in food behaviours. The objective of the present study is to longitudinally explore socioeconomic disparities in adolescents' fruit and vegetable (FV) intake and to assess mediators of the disparity. METHODS:A longitudinal study containing 896 adolescents from 20 ra...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Bere E,van Lenthe F,Klepp KI,Brug J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In many countries, the rates of breastfeeding fall far short of those recommended. National plans to promote breastfeeding are badly needed. We describe the results of a breastfeeding promotion programme planned by objectives and financial penalties in a small region of Italy. METHODS:This observational stu...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Cattaneo A,Borgnolo G,Simon G

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Socio-economic position measures, such as education, occupational class and income, are well-known determinants of health. However, previous studies have not paid attention to mutual interrelationships between these socio-economic position measures and medically confirmed sickness absence. METHODS:The study...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Piha K,Laaksonen M,Martikainen P,Rahkonen O,Lahelma E

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this review article, we detail a small but growing literature in the field of health geography that uses longitudinal data to determine a life course component to the neighbourhood effects thesis. For too long, there has been reliance on cross-sectional data to test the hypothesis that where you live has ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Jivraj S,Murray ET,Norman P,Nicholas O

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Homelessness is associated with increased mortality, morbidity and social difficulties and periods of homelessness are sometimes prolonged or repeated. However, there are no long-term follow-up studies focusing upon housing status among homeless people. The aim of this study was to examine morbidity and hous...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Stenius-Ayoade A,Haaramo P,Kautiainen H,Sunikka S,Gissler M,Wahlbeck K,Eriksson JG

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the acknowledged value of an EU health information system (EU-HISys) and the many achievements in this field, the landscape is still heavily fragmented and incomplete. Through a systematic analysis of the opinions and valuations of public health stakeholders, this study aims to conceptualize key feat...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Rosenkötter N,Achterberg PW,van Bon-Martens MJ,Michelsen K,van Oers HA,Brand H

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the year 2006, Australia introduced graphic cigarette packet warnings. Previous warnings were text only. New warnings include one of 14 pictures, many depicting tobacco-related pathology. METHODS:This study monitored the roll-out of the health policy initiative using multiple methodologies. Print media c...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Miller CL,Hill DJ,Quester PG,Hiller JE

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-participation rates to the health examination surveys are needed to obtain representative information about population health. This study aimed to examine reasons for non-participation and factors that could enhance participation using data from the Health 2011 Survey, conducted in 2011-12 in Finland (N = 8135). ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Tolonen H,Lundqvist A,Jääskeläinen T,Koskinen S,Koponen P

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cigarette smoking is known to increase the risk of chronic disease. Improved understanding of factors that contribute to smoking initiation and cessation may help to underpin strategies that lead to smoking behavior change. METHODS:Cross-sectional data obtained from 11,967 men and women, aged 20-65 years, w...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： van Loon AJ,Tijhuis M,Surtees PG,Ormel J

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Examine negative side-effects on self-rated health and well-being of a community-based intervention in a fishing community in the Norwegian Arctic. METHOD:A cohort study with quasi-experimental design with one intervention community and three control communities from the same area. There was a baseline screening (...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Lupton BS,Fønnebø V,Søgaard AJ,Fylkesnes K

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to examine associations between unhealthy behaviours among the Finnish adult population. METHODS:Data from a series of cross-sectional health behaviour surveys from the years 1991-1998 were pooled. Associations between smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of regular physical activity ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Laaksonen M,Prättälä R,Karisto A

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The association between victimisation and adverse health in children is well established but few studies have addressed the effect of victimisation, especially multiple victimisations, in older adolescents and young adults. The aim of this study was to assess self-reported health in young women (15-22 years) vi...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Palm A,Danielsson I,Skalkidou A,Olofsson N,Högberg U

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient delay was investigated in a cohort of TB patients identified from May 1996 until April 1997 in 13 Autonomous Regions in Spain. The study covered almost 67% of the total Spanish population. METHODS:Data were collected from clinical records. Using unconditional logistic regression with two different c...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Díez M,Bleda MJ,Alcaide J,Caloto T,Castells C,Cardenal JI,Domínguez A,Gayoso P,Gutiérrez G,Huerta C,López MJ,Moreno T,Muñoz F,Navarro C,Picó M,Pozo F,Quirós JR,Robles F,Sánchez JM,Vanaclocha H,Vega T,Multicentre

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is limited by patient delay in calling an ambulance. We aimed to assess knowledge related to a patient-dependant phase of AMI and its determinants in adults. METHODS:Questionnaire survey was conducted among a random sample of 942 men (48%) and women ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Kopec G,Sobien B,Podolec M,Dziedzic H,Zarzecka J,Loster B,Pajak A,Podolec P

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Social gradients have been found across European populations, where less affluent groups are more often affected by poor housing and neighbourhood conditions. While poor housing and neighbourhood quality have been associated with a range of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), these conditions have rarely been ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： McNamara CL,Balaj M,Thomson KH,Eikemo TA,Bambra C

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1998 a joint initiative of the Hungarian School of Public Health and the National Public Health Service created a network of sentinel stations based in primary care facilities in four Hungarian counties. The aim was to establish a system that will provide valid data on morbidity of selected diseases in Hu...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Széles G,Vokó Z,Jenei T,Kardos L,Pocsai Z,Bajtay A,Papp E,Pásti G,Kósa Z,Molnár I,Lun K,Adány R

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Charlson index is a widely used measure of comorbidity. The objective was to compare Charlson index scores calculated using administrative data to those calculated using case-note review (CNR) in relation to all-cause mortality and initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT) in the Grampian Laboratory ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Johnston MC,Marks A,Crilly MA,Prescott GJ,Robertson LM,Black C

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify clinical inappropriateness of antibiotic prescription and its costs in primary health care. METHODS:2470 cases of infectious disease during 1998 were analysed. RESULTS:Of all cases, 69.9% did not require antibiotic treatment. Global clinical inappropriateness amounted to 43.7%, rising to 56.7% w...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Caminal J,Rovira J

更新日期：2005-06-01 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:Social inequalities has been shown for participation in colorectal cancer screening and recently in the initial stool sample blood test. If these differences persist at follow-up colon examination after a positive stool test, it would suggest that social inequality in screening may be greater than the inequa...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Deding U,Henig AS,Hindersson P,Torp-Pedersen C,Bøggild H

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Measuring homophobia at country level is important to guide public health policy as reductions in stigma are associated with improved health outcomes among gay men and other men who have sex with men. Methods: We developed a Homophobic Climate Index incorporating institutional and social components of homoph...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Lamontagne E,d'Elbée M,Ross MW,Carroll A,Plessis AD,Loures L

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many migrants from rural China seek work in urban areas and leave their children in their home villages to be raised by relatives. These children are often referred to as 'left-behind children'. Parental migration tends to have a profound impact on a child's growth. This study sought to assess the prevalence...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Mo X,Xu L,Luo H,Wang X,Zhang F,Gai Tobe R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescent alcohol use varies across Europe. Differences in use might be due to variations in social drinking norms. These norms become apparent, e.g. in different proportions of alcohol drinking types per country. This study's purpose is to cluster European countries according to prevalence rates of alcohol...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Bräker AB,Soellner R

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to demonstrate the feasibility of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and related risk behaviour surveillance in European prisons, a multicentre pilot study was undertaken. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey was carried out in six European prisons (France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Sc...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Rotily M,Weilandt C,Bird SM,Käll K,Van Haastrecht HJ,Iandolo E,Rousseau S

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00