Socioeconomic position and risk of unplanned hospitalization among nursing home residents: a nationwide cohort study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study analysed the socio-economic factors that influence a smoker's decision to consume smuggled cigarettes when faced with the rising costs of legal cigarettes. We hope our findings will help public health authorities create policies that simultaneously discourage consumption of smuggled cigarettes and...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Lee JM,Chen SH,Chen HF,Jeng HY

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health is substantially worse in less educated people, and extended education might potentially improve their health. A prerequisite for a beneficial health effect of education is that the effect is absolute. An absolute effect of education means that the health effect comes about independently of any effect...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Ljungdahl S,Bremberg SG

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The study examined the association of social support with mental health, subjective work ability and psychological consultation. Methods:The cohort study included 1886 German employees (40-54 years) with sickness absence exceeding six weeks in 2012. Postal surveys were carried out in 2013 and 2015. Results...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Peters E,Spanier K,Radoschewski FM,Bethge M

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Comparative research on health outcomes in North and South Korea offers a unique opportunity to explore political and social determinants of health. We examined the age- and cause-specific contributions to the life expectancy (LE) gap between the two Koreas. Methods:We calculated the LE at birth in 1993 and...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Bahk J,Ezzati M,Khang YH

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper addresses the extent to which equity of treatment according to need, as defined by self-reported health status, is received by members of ethnic minorities in Swedish health services. METHODS:The study was based on a multivariate analysis of cross-sectional data from the Swedish Survey of Living ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Hjern A,Haglund B,Persson G,Rosén M

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adherence to recommended guidelines in the care for diabetes has been demonstrated to significantly prevent the excess risk of hospitalization and mortality for cardiovascular diseases. Aim of this study was to evaluate whether adherence to a standardized process quality-of-care-indicator in diabetes, is abl...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Seghieri C,Policardo L,Francesconi P,Seghieri G

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aim to describe levels of awareness and uptake of colorectal, breast, cervical and prostate cancer screening tests and to analyze the association to socio-demographic and health-related variables. METHODS:Population-based cross-sectional study conducted using a home-based personal interview survey on a n...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Carrasco-Garrido P,Hernandez-Barrera V,Lopez de Andres A,Jimenez-Trujillo I,Gallardo Pino C,Jimenez-Garcıa R

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. The European Union Common Agricultural Policy keeps prices high by limiting the availability of fruits and vegetables. This policy is at odds with public health interests. We assess the potential heal...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Veerman JL,Barendregt JJ,Mackenbach JP

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Social inequalities in substance use have been well-documented; however, the impact of changes in socio-economic position from childhood to adulthood is unclear. We examined the relationship between intergenerational trajectories of social position and tobacco and cannabis use among young adults. METHODS:Da...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Bowes L,Chollet A,Fombonne E,Galéra C,Melchior M

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Debates around policies regulating e-cigarette use make it important to obtain an overview of current practice, people's attitudes and correlates of policy support. Aims were to assess (i) current practices for e-cigarette use in homes and workplaces; (ii) characteristics associated with allowing e-cigarette...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Brose LS,McNeill A,Arnott D,Cheeseman H

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to compare influenza vaccination coverage rates in Austria and Croatia, countries with missing data in the Eurosurveillance and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reports. In addition, we assessed demographic factors of GPs and patients and calculated associations re...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Hoffmann K,Paget J,Wojczewski S,Katic M,Maier M,Soldo D

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alcohol use has decreased among Swedish adolescents in the past few decades. We examined peer and parent factors (i.e. time spent with peers, time spent with parents and parental monitoring) that could contribute to explaining this trend by investigating their main effects and interaction effects with invest...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Kim Y,Evans BE,Hagquist C

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Austrian health-care system is characterized by free provider choice and uncontrolled access to all levels of care. Using primary data, the ECOHCARE study shows that hospitalization rates for the secondary and tertiary care levels in Austria are both 4.4 times higher than those reported from the USA using a simila...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Pichlhöfer O,Maier M

更新日期：2015-06-01 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:Out-of-pocket payments for health services constitute a major financial burden for patients in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries. Individuals who are unable to pay use different coping strategies (e.g. borrowing money or foregoing service utilization), which can have negative consequences on their...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Tambor M,Pavlova M,Rechel B,Golinowska S,Sowada C,Groot W

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Tobacco dependence treatment in clinical settings is of prime public health importance, especially in Greece, a country experiencing one of the highest rates of tobacco use in Europe. Methods:Our study aimed to examine the characteristics of tobacco users and document rates of tobacco treatment delivery in ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Girvalaki C,Papadakis S,Vardavas C,Petridou E,Pipe A,Lionis C,Practice Based Research Network in Primary Care in Crete.

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kenya recently transitioned from a paper to an electronic system for recording and reporting of tuberculosis (TB) data. METHODS:During September-October 2013, the data quality of the new system was evaluated through an audit of data in paper source documents and in the national electronic system, and an ana...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Sharma A,Ndisha M,Ngari F,Kipruto H,Cain KP,Sitienei J,Bloss E

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Joint British Societies have developed a tool that utilizes information on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors to estimate an individual's 'heart age'. We studied if using heart age as an add-on to conventional risk communication could enhance the motivation for adapting to a healthier lifestyle result...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Svendsen K,Jacobs DR,Mørch-Reiersen LT,Garstad KW,Henriksen HB,Telle-Hansen VH,Retterstøl K

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Risk-taking behaviours such as early initiation of smoking, alcohol drinking and sexual activity often cluster within individuals and could be characteristics of adolescents who in general are risk takers. In the present study, using a large population-based sample of 64 659 women aged 18-45 years in four No...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Olesen TB,Jensen KE,Nygård M,Tryggvadottir L,Sparén P,Hansen BT,Liaw KL,Kjaer SK

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this paper, we investigate cross-sectional and prospective relationships between various socioeconomic indicators and different health behaviours among boys and girls at ages 13-21, and whether socioeconomic status (SES) is related to changes in health behaviour over time. METHODS:The study is based on a...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Friestad C,Klepp KI

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The funding and structure of health care is currently undergoing major changes. The impact of such changes on professional behaviour and working conditions have not been widely studied in Europe. The two aims of this study were to prospectively assess the impact of performance-based reimbursement on physicia...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Forsberg E,Axelsson R,Arnetz B

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Western countries are experiencing an ageing and shrinking workforce in the eldercare sector. This study investigated whether 12 different work-related factors are associated with early retirement intentions of employees in the Danish eldercare sector. We tested whether three hypotheses explained the increas...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Sejbaek CS,Nexo MA,Borg V

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous studies have assessed second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure but a gold standard remains to be established. This study aimed to review how SHS exposure has been assessed in adults in questionnaire-based epidemiological studies. METHODS:A literature search of original papers in English, French, Italian or...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Pérez-Ríos M,Schiaffino A,López MJ,Nebot M,Galán I,Fu M,Martínez-Sánchez JM,Moncada A,Montes A,Ariza C,Fernández E

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking and physical inactivity are linked to mortality, but it is not known whether the association between smoking and mortality is affected by the amount and intensity of physical activity. We examined the joint associations of smoking and physical activity with mortality, while taking key covariates into...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Lallukka T,Lahti J,Lahelma E,Rahkonen O

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The decreasing participation rates and selective non-participation peril the representativeness of health examination surveys (HESs). Methods:Finnish HESs conducted in 1972-2012 are used to demonstrate that survey participation rates can be enhanced with well-planned recruitment procedures and auxiliary inf...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Karvanen J,Härkänen T,Reinikainen J,Tolonen H

更新日期：2019-02-01 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: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:Net costs of smoking in a lifetime perspective and, hence, the economic interests in antismoking policies have been questioned. It has been proposed that the health-related costs of smoking are balanced by smaller expenditure due to shorter life expectancy. METHOD:A dynamic (life cycle) method taking differ...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Rasmussen SR,Prescott E,Sørensen TI,Søgaard J

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research has shown that adolescents with asthma are as likely as and sometimes even more likely to smoke than their peers without asthma. The current study examined whether the prevalence of the first active smoking experience differs for children (9-12 years of age) diagnosed with asthma compared with child...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Ringlever L,Otten R,Van Schayck OC,Engels RC

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to examine the impact of women's characteristics (demographics, risk behaviour, and beliefs) on the uptake of cervical cancer screening, taking practice characteristics (demographic and organizational) into account. METHODS:Routinely collected data of screening status were sampled from elect...

journal_title：European journal of public health

authors： Tacken MA,Braspenning JC,Hermens RP,Spreeuwenberg PM,van den Hoogen HJ,de Bakker DH,Groenewegen PP,Grol RP

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00