Lipid-lowering pharmacotherapy and socioeconomic status: Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities (ARIC) surveillance study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health programs commonly promote handwashing by drawing attention to potential fecal contamination in the environment. The underlying assumption is that the thought of fecal contamination will result in disgust, and motivate people to wash their hands with soap. However, this has not proven sufficient to ach...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rahman MJ,Nizame FA,Unicomb L,Luby SP,Winch PJ

更新日期：2017-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health care workers (HCWs) are at high risk for occupational blood exposures (OBEs) and transmission of bloodborne pathogens. This study elucidated the incidence rate and epidemiological characteristics of OBEs among HCWs and investigated the pathogen transmission rate for hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lee JH,Cho J,Kim YJ,Im SH,Jang ES,Kim JW,Kim HB,Jeong SH

更新日期：2017-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Socioeconomic status is likely an independent risk factor for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), but little research has been done in China to study this association in a nationwide sample. METHODS:We used data from the 2007 China Chronic Disease Risk Factor Surveillance of 49,363 Chinese men and...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Yin P,Zhang M,Li Y,Jiang Y,Zhao W

更新日期：2011-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies in China have examined personal ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure using polysulfone dosimetry. METHODS:In this study, 93 mother and adolescent child pairs (N = 186) from two locations in China, one rural (higher latitude) and one urban (lower latitude), completed 3 days of personal UVR dosime...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kimlin MG,Fang L,Feng Y,Wang L,Hao L,Fan J,Wang N,Meng F,Yang R,Cong S,Liang X,Wang B,Linet M,Potischman N,Kitahara C,Chao A,Wang Y,Sun J,Brodie A

更新日期：2019-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies in heterosexual HIV serodiscordant couples have provided critical evidence on the role of HIV treatments and undetectable viral load in reducing the risk of HIV transmission. There is very limited data on the risk of transmission from anal sex in homosexual male serodiscordant couples. METHODS/DESIG...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bavinton BR,Jin F,Prestage G,Zablotska I,Koelsch KK,Phanuphak N,Grinsztejn B,Cooper DA,Fairley C,Kelleher A,Triffitt K,Grulich AE,Opposites Attract Study Group.

更新日期：2014-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nutritional status of pre adolescent children is not widely studied in Sri Lanka. The purpose of this study was to determine the nutritional status among pre-adolescent school children in a rural province of Sri Lanka. METHODS:A school based cross sectional study was carried out in North Central Province in...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Naotunna NP,Dayarathna M,Maheshi H,Amarasinghe GS,Kithmini VS,Rathnayaka M,Premachandra L,Premarathna N,Rajasinghe PC,Wijewardana G,Agampodi TC,Agampodi SB

更新日期：2017-01-10 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:Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. It is also well established that HPV viruses are responsible for a variety of cancers. Little is known about the prevailing knowledge and attitudes toward the HPV vaccine in our future healthcare providers, a m...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Afonso NM,Kavanagh MJ,Swanberg SM,Schulte JM,Wunderlich T,Lucia VC

更新日期：2017-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The burden of disease of hearing disorders among adults is high, but a significant part goes undetected. Screening programs in combination with the delivery of hearing aids can alleviate this situation, but the economic attractiveness of such programs is unknown. This study aims to evaluate the population-le...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rob B,Vinod J A,Monica P,Balraj A,Job A,Norman G,Joseph A

更新日期：2009-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Doctors and patients hold varying beliefs concerning illness and treatment. Patients' and families' explanatory models (EMs) vary according to personality and sociocultural factors. In a multi-ethnic society, it is becoming increasingly significant that doctors understand the different beliefs of their patie...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： van Dellen QM,van Aalderen WM,Bindels PJ,Ory FG,Bruil J,Stronks K,PEACE study group.

更新日期：2008-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:International trade and investment agreements can have positive outcomes, but also have negative consequences that affect global health and influence fundamental health determinants: poverty, inequality and the environment. This article proposes principles and strategies for designing future international la...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Delany L,Signal L,Thomson G

更新日期：2018-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexual difficulties (SD) are common among men of all ages and can have considerable impact on quality of life and indications for future health. SD are associated with mental and physical wellbeing and with relationship satisfaction, yet they are rarely discussed with medical professionals who are often ill ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Schlichthorst M,Sanci LA,Hocking JS

更新日期：2016-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the context of an ageing population and an increase in the appearance of chronic diseases, the commitment of caregivers makes it possible for people confronted with disease to remain at home. Over time, they need support to overcome their difficulties. They also show a need for recognition for their parti...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Leocadie MC,Lefebvre H,Rothan-Tondeur M

更新日期：2019-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community health service center (CHSC) in China is always regarded as a good facility of primary care, which plays an important role in chronic non-communicable disease management. This study aimed to investigate the blood pressure (BP) control rate in a real life CHSC-based management program and its determ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chen XJ,Gao XL,You GY,Jiang J,Sun XL,Li X,Chen YC,Liang YJ,Zhang Q,Zeng Z

更新日期：2014-08-07 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:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common and growing health problem that requires adequate Knowledge by health care providers to reduce the progress of the disease. Thus, this study aimed to assess the care provider's Knowledge, attitude, and practices toward CKD. METHOD:A cross-sectional study conducted am...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wolide AD,Kumela K,Kerga F,Debalke S,Seboka M,Edilu B,Gashe F,Bobassa EM

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 2013-2016 Ebola epidemic in West Africa began in Guinea's Forest region, a region now considered to be at high risk for future epidemics of viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF). Good knowledge, attitudes and practices towards VHF amongst healthcare workers in such regions are a central pillar of infection pre...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Raab M,Pfadenhauer LM,Millimouno TJ,Hoelscher M,Froeschl G

更新日期：2020-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People 65 years or older are at greater risk of serious complications from the seasonal influenza compared with young. To promote elderly people's behavioral compliance toward influenza prevention, the aim of the current project is to develop, implement, and evaluate a theory-based low-administration-cost in...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zhang CQ,Zhang R,Chung PK,Duan Y,Lau JTF,Chan DKC,Hagger MS

更新日期：2018-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:More than 75% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin and a transdisciplinary, multi-sectoral One Health approach is a key strategy for their effective prevention and control. In 2004, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention office in Kenya (CDC Kenya) established the Global Disease Detection Divi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Munyua PM,Njenga MK,Osoro EM,Onyango CO,Bitek AO,Mwatondo A,Muturi MK,Musee N,Bigogo G,Otiang E,Ade F,Lowther SA,Breiman RF,Neatherlin J,Montgomery J,Widdowson MA

更新日期：2019-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although several studies have reported the direct cost of oral cancer (OC), little research has invested the factors that could influence the costs of OC patient. This study analyzes the epidemiological characteristics and the direct cost of OC. More specifically, the study examines the relationship between ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Han S,Chen Y,Ge X,Zhang M,Wang J,Zhao Q,He J,Wang Z

更新日期：2010-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical inactivity is a growing public health concern. Use of mobile applications (apps) may be a powerful tool to encourage physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. For instance, apps may be used in the preparation of a running event. However, there is little evidence for the relationship between app use...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dallinga JM,Mennes M,Alpay L,Bijwaard H,Baart de la Faille-Deutekom M

更新日期：2015-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent evidence shows that men and women have inadequate fertility knowledge which may negatively affect their childbearing decisions in future. Given the fact that decision making for fertility needs accurate information, targeted educational interventions especially through media are needed to improve know...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gharacheh M,Khalajabadi Farahani F,Mirghafourvand M,Janani L,Ranjbar F

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The scaling of malaria control to achieve universal coverage requires a better understanding of the population sub-groups that are least protected and provide barriers to interrupted transmission. Here we examine the age pattern of use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) in Africa in relation to biological vu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Noor AM,Kirui VC,Brooker SJ,Snow RW

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medical work capacity evaluations play a key role in social security schemes because they usually form the basis for eligibility decisions regarding disability benefits. However, the evaluations are often poorly standardized and lack transparency as decisions on work capacity are based on a claimant's diseas...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Schwegler U,Anner J,Boldt C,Glässel A,Lay V,De Boer WE,Stucki G,Trezzini B

更新日期：2012-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Syndromic surveillance provides public health intelligence to aid in early warning and monitoring of public health impacts (e.g. seasonal influenza), or reassurance when an impact has not occurred. Using information collected during routine patient care, syndromic surveillance can be based on signs/symptoms/...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hughes HE,Edeghere O,O'Brien SJ,Vivancos R,Elliot AJ

更新日期：2020-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of electronic media has been found to be a risk factor for higher BMI and for being overweight. Physical activity has been found to be associated with lower BMI and lower risk for being overweight. Little is known about whether the associations between physical activity and electronic media use are a...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Melkevik O,Haug E,Rasmussen M,Fismen AS,Wold B,Borraccino A,Sigmund E,Balazsi R,Bucksch J,Inchley J,de Matos MG,Samdal O

更新日期：2015-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Public housing residents face significant social, economic, and physical barriers to the practice of health behaviors for prevention of chronic disease. Research shows that public housing residents are more likely to report higher rates of obesity, current smoking, disability, and insufficient physical activ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bowen DJ,Quintiliani LM,Bhosrekar SG,Goodman R,Smith E

更新日期：2018-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a serious health problem globally with various health, social and psychological consequences for women. In Ethiopia, the prevalence of female genital mutilation varied across different regions of the country. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the trend and determin...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tesema GA,Agegnehu CD,Teshale AB,Alem AZ,Liyew AM,Yeshaw Y,Kebede SA

更新日期：2020-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of alcohol intake is increasing among women in some populations. Alcohol consumption plays an important role in the risk of major cardiovascular outcomes and total mortality. Here, we conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the association between alcohol intake and major cardiovascular outcomes...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zheng YL,Lian F,Shi Q,Zhang C,Chen YW,Zhou YH,He J

更新日期：2015-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the last decade Poland has successfully carried out effective anti-tobacco campaigns and introduced tobacco control legislation. This comprehensive strategy has focused on the general population and has led to a considerable decrease in tobacco consumption. Prisoners constitute a relatively small part of ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Sieminska A,Jassem E,Konopa K

更新日期：2006-07-07 00:00:00