The prevalence of hyperuricemia in China: a meta-analysis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vaccination is one of the cost effective strategies reducing childhood morbidity and mortality. Further improvement of immunization coverage would halt about 1.5 million additional deaths globally. Understanding the level of immunization among children is vital to design appropriate interventions. Therefore,...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tamirat KS,Sisay MM

更新日期：2019-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hearing impairment negatively impacts students' development of academic, language and social skills. Even minimal unilateral hearing loss can hinder educational performance. We investigated the prevalence of ear diseases among secondary school students in the city of Xi'an, China in order to provide a founda...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chen Y,Li X,Xu Z,Li Z,Zhang P,He Y,Wang F,Qiu J

更新日期：2011-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a major health problem affecting mostly young people, not only in developing, but also in developed countries.We conducted this systematic review to determine awareness and knowledge of school-going male and female adolescents in Europe of STDs and if possible, how th...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Samkange-Zeeb FN,Spallek L,Zeeb H

更新日期：2011-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this paper is to provide the rationale for an evaluation design for a complex intervention program targeting loneliness among non-institutionalized elderly people in a Dutch community. Complex public health interventions characteristically use the combined approach of intervening on the individual...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： de Vlaming R,Haveman-Nies A,Van't Veer P,de Groot LC

更新日期：2010-09-13 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:Social inequalities in labor force participation are well established, but the causes of these inequalities are not fully understood. The present study aims to investigate the association between educational qualification and labor market marginalization (LMM) among mature-aged working men and to examine to ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Thern E,Landberg J,Hemmingsson T

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physicians' mental health may be adversely affected by the number of days of work and time spent on-call, and improved by sleep and days-off. The aim of this study was to determine the associations of depressive symptoms with taking days of off duty, hours of sleep, and the number of days of on-call and over...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wada K,Yoshikawa T,Goto T,Hirai A,Matsushima E,Nakashima Y,Akaho R,Kido M,Hosaka T

更新日期：2010-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dengue, recognized by the WHO as the most important mosquito-borne viral disease in the world, is a growing problem. Currently, the only effective way of preventing dengue is vector control. Standard methods have shown limited effect, and there have been calls to develop new integrated vector management appr...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jones CH,Benítez-Valladares D,Guillermo-May G,Dzul-Manzanilla F,Che-Mendoza A,Barrera-Pérez M,Selem-Salas C,Chablé-Santos J,Sommerfeld J,Kroeger A,O'Dempsey T,Medina-Barreiro A,Manrique-Saide P

更新日期：2014-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated whether lack of perceived neighborhood safety due to crime, or living in high crime neighborhoods was associated with incident mobility disability in elderly populations. We hypothesized that low-income elders and elders at retirement age (65 - 74) would be at greatest risk of mobility disabi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Clark CR,Kawachi I,Ryan L,Ertel K,Fay ME,Berkman LF

更新日期：2009-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Males employed in the construction industry have high rates of suicide. Although reasons underpinning this risk are multifaceted, poor help-seeking and stigma are represent major contributors. Males in the construction industry are also exposed to other risk factors for mental ill health and suicide, includi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Milner A,Witt K,Burnside L,Wilson C,LaMontagne AD

更新日期：2015-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In-depth understanding of the factors that prompt young adults to attend health services for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing are needed to underpin sexual health programes. We conducted a qualitative study to identify and explore why young adults (18-29 years) in Ireland attended specialist and ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Balfe M,Brugha R

更新日期：2009-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Digital rectal examination (DRE) is one of the most common strategies for prostate cancer early detection. However, the use for screening purposes has a controversial benefit and potential harms can occur due to false-positive results, overdiagnosis and overtreatment. The objective of this study is to calcul...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Soares SCM,de Camargo Cancela M,Migowski A,de Souza DLB

更新日期：2019-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis B and C (HBV, HCV) infections are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Many countries with traditionally low prevalence (such as UK) are now planning interventions (screening, vaccination, and treatment) of high-risk immigrants from countries with high prevalence. This review aimed to synt...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Owiti JA,Greenhalgh T,Sweeney L,Foster GR,Bhui KS

更新日期：2015-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies suggest that lactation has long-term effects on risk for cardiovascular disease in women, but the effects on cardiovascular mortality are less well known. METHOD:In a Norwegian population-based prospective cohort study, we studied the association of lifetime duration of lactation with cardiov...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Natland Fagerhaug T,Forsmo S,Jacobsen GW,Midthjell K,Andersen LF,Ivar Lund Nilsen T

更新日期：2013-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 58th World Health Assembly called for all health systems to move towards universal coverage where everyone has access to key promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative health interventions at an affordable cost. Universal coverage involves ensuring that health care benefits are distributed on the...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chuma J,Maina T,Ataguba J

更新日期：2012-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In South Asia, up to 20% of people ingesting pesticides for self-poisoning purchase the pesticide from a shop with the sole intention of self-harm. Individuals who are intoxicated with alcohol and/or non-farmers represent 72% of such high-risk individuals. We aimed to test the feasibility and acceptability o...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Weerasinghe M,Konradsen F,Eddleston M,Pearson M,Jayamanne S,Gunnell D,Hawton K,Agampodi S

更新日期：2018-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The eastern and western regions of China are different in many ways such as socioeconomic characteristics and health resource distribution. This study aimed to explore the outpatient health-seeking behavior and compare the influencing factors of residents in Zhejiang and Qinghai Province, which represent the...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Huang M,Zhang H,Gu Y,Wei J,Gu S,Zhen X,Hu X,Sun X,Dong H

更新日期：2019-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contingency management (CM) is an evidence-based intervention providing tangible rewards as positive reinforcement for abstinence from stimulants such as methamphetamine. Integrative approaches targeting affect regulation could boost the effectiveness of CM in community-based settings and optimize HIV/AIDS p...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Carrico AW,Jain J,Discepola MV,Olem D,Andrews R,Woods WJ,Neilands TB,Shoptaw S,Gómez W,Dilworth SE,Moskowitz JT

更新日期：2016-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Shenzhen's rapid growth and urbanisation has attracted a large, mobile, migrant working population. This article explores health protection through the means of social health insurance between migrants and registrants and their point of access to healthcare. METHODS:A cross-sectional questionnaire survey wa...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lam KK,Johnston JM

更新日期：2012-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The evidence linking socioeconomic environments and metabolic syndrome (MetS) has primarily been based on cross-sectional studies. This study prospectively examined the relationships between area-level socioeconomic position (SEP) and the incidence of MetS. METHODS:A prospective cohort study design was empl...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ngo AD,Paquet C,Howard NJ,Coffee NT,Adams R,Taylor A,Daniel M

更新日期：2013-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childhood obesity in rural communities is a serious but understudied problem. The current experiment aims to assess a wide range of obesity risk factors among rural youth and to offer an 8-month intervention program for parents to reduce obesity risk in their preteen child. METHODS/DESIGN:A two-group, repea...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lynch WC,Martz J,Eldridge G,Bailey SJ,Benke C,Paul L

更新日期：2012-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of comorbidity is high, with 80% of the elderly population having three or more chronic conditions. Comorbidity is associated with a decline in many health outcomes and increases in mortality and use of health care resources. The aim of this study was to identify, review and summarise studies ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Caughey GE,Vitry AI,Gilbert AL,Roughead EE

更新日期：2008-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have investigated how area-level deprivation influences the relationship between individual disadvantage and suicide mortality. The aim of this study was to examine individual measures of material and social disadvantage in relation to suicide mortality in Canada and to determine whether these re...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Burrows S,Auger N,Gamache P,St-Laurent D,Hamel D

更新日期：2011-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Western Europe, about 50% of newly diagnosed HIV-positive individuals are diagnosed at a late stage disease and enter in care late (i.e. with a CD4 count ≤350 μL/μL). The aim of the present study is to analyze the characteristics and the factors associated with being diagnosed late or at an advanced stage...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Camoni L,Raimondo M,Regine V,Salfa MC,Suligoi B,regional representatives of the HIV Surveillance System.

更新日期：2013-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-management support interventions can improve health outcomes, but their impact is limited by the numbers of people able or willing to access them. Men's attendance at existing self-management support services appears suboptimal despite their increased risk of developing many of the most serious long ter...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Galdas P,Darwin Z,Kidd L,Blickem C,McPherson K,Hunt K,Bower P,Gilbody S,Richardson G

更新日期：2014-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With increases in inactive lifestyles and mounting pressure for academic excellence in Chinese younger populations, lack of physical activity and increased prevalence of obesity have become a major public health concern in China. The purpose of this study is to provide updated estimates on the prevalence of ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zhu Z,Tang Y,Zhuang J,Liu Y,Wu X,Cai Y,Wang L,Cao ZB,Chen P

更新日期：2019-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In response to the high burden of disease among sex workers and their position as a population heavily affected by the HIV epidemic, there has been a growing body of literature investigating the prevalence and risk factors associated with HIV risk among sex workers. To contextualize and summarize the existin...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Muldoon KA

更新日期：2015-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increase in life expectancy of HIV-infected patients has driven increased costs due to life-long HIV treatment and concurrent age-related comorbidities. This population-based study aimed to investigate the burden of chronic diseases and health costs for HIV+ subjects compared to the general population li...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Quiros-Roldan E,Magoni M,Raffetti E,Donato F,Scarcella C,Paraninfo G,Castelli F

更新日期：2016-11-09 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:The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to examine work- and nonwork- related factors and physical and mental health outcomes associated with combined time- and strain-based work-life conflict (WLC) among adult employees living and working in Switzerland as well as possible gender differences in thi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hämmig O,Gutzwiller F,Bauer G

更新日期：2009-11-30 00:00:00