Preferred HIV testing services and programme characteristics among clients of a rapid HIV testing programme.

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:Interventions that promote health and wellbeing among young adults are needed. Such interventions, however, require measurement tools that support intervention planning, monitoring and evaluation. The primary purpose of this study is to describe the process in developing a framework for a Canadian post-secon...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Faulkner G,Ramanathan S,Kwan M,CCWS Expert Panel Group.

更新日期：2019-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Developing an effective HIV vaccine is the overriding priority for HIV prevention research. Enrolling and maintaining cohorts of men into HIV vaccine efficacy trials is a necessary prerequisite for the development and licensure of a safe and efficacious vaccine. METHODS:One hundred-fifty consenting HIV-nega...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chimoyi L,Kamndaya M,Venables E,von Knorring N,Stadler J,MacPhail C,Chersich MF,Rees H,Delany-Moretlwe S

更新日期：2017-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Empirical evidence investigating heterogeneous impact of retirement on mental health depending on social backgrounds is lacking, especially among older adults. METHODS:We examined the impact of changes in working status on changes in mental health using Japanese community-dwelling adults aged ≥65 years part...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Shiba K,Kondo N,Kondo K,Kawachi I

更新日期：2017-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brucellosis is a contagious zoonotic disease transferred from sick animals to humans and endemic in the Middle East and other countries. Humans mainly acquire the disease by consuming non-pasteurized dairy products from infected animals. This study assesses the rates of non-pasteurized dairy product consumpt...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Baron-Epel O,Bord S,Cohen-Dar M,Obeid S

更新日期：2018-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ethiopia is a developing sub-Saharan African country with increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including oral conditions. Oral health and dental care have been given little consideration, and there is limited information relating to population oral health and use of dental services in t...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bogale B,Engida F,Hanlon C,Prince MJ,Gallagher JE

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People want to be well informed and ask for more information regarding their health. The public can use different sources (i.e. the Internet, health care providers, friends, family, television, radio, and newspapers) to access information about their health. Insight into the types and sources of vaccine rela...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Harmsen IA,Doorman GG,Mollema L,Ruiter RA,Kok G,de Melker HE

更新日期：2013-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Rapid Assessment of Disability (RAD) questionnaire measures the magnitude and impact of disability and aims to inform the design of disability inclusive development programs. This paper reports the psychometric evaluation of the RAD. METHODS:The initial version of the RAD comprised five sections: 1) dem...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Marella M,Busija L,Islam FM,Devine A,Fotis K,Baker SM,Sprunt B,Edmonds TJ,Huq NL,Cama A,Keeffe JE

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regarding demographic changes in Germany it can be assumed that the number of elderly and the resulting need for long term care is increasing in the near future. It is not only an individual's interest but also of public concern to avoid a nursing home admission. Current evidence indicates that preventive ho...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Fleischer S,Roling G,Beutner K,Hanns S,Behrens J,Luck T,Kuske B,Angermeyer MC,Riedel-Heller SG,Heinrich S,König HH,Lautenschläger C

更新日期：2008-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to determine whether Gulf war veterans and their partners are at increased risk of adverse reproductive events and whether their children have increased risk of serious health problems. Methods and response to the study are reported here. METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort stud...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Maconochie N,Doyle P,Davies G,Lewis S,Pelerin M,Prior S,Sampson P

更新日期：2003-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) including maltreatment and exposure to household stressors can impact the health of children. Community factors that provide support, friendship and opportunities for development may build children's resilience and protect them against some harmful impacts of ACEs. We exa...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bellis MA,Hughes K,Ford K,Hardcastle KA,Sharp CA,Wood S,Homolova L,Davies A

更新日期：2018-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antibiotics have played an essential role in decreasing morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases. However, indiscriminate use and unrestricted access is contributing to the emergence of bacterial resistance. This paper reports on a situational analysis of antimicrobial use and resistance in Ghana, wi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Yevutsey SK,Buabeng KO,Aikins M,Anto BP,Biritwum RB,Frimodt-Møller N,Gyansa-Lutterodt M

更新日期：2017-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implementation of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination raised concerns that vaccination could lead to riskier sexual behavior. This study explored how possible differences in sexual behavior and HPV knowledge developed over time between HPV-vaccinated and unvaccinated girls. METHODS:A random sample of 19,...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Donken R,Tami A,Knol MJ,Lubbers K,van der Sande MAB,Nijman HW,Daemen T,Weijmar Schultz WCM,de Melker HE

更新日期：2018-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Racial disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been attributed in part to negative psychosocial factors. Prior studies have demonstrated associations between individual psychosocial factors and CVD risk factors, but little is known about their cumulative effects. METHODS:Using the Jackson Heart Stu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Sims M,Glover LSM,Gebreab SY,Spruill TM

更新日期：2020-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Indo-Asians in Canada are at increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. There is a need for cultural and language specific educational materials relating to this risk. During this project we developed and field tested the acceptability of a hypertension public education pamphlet tailored to fit the needs of...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jones CA,Mawani S,King KM,Allu SO,Smith M,Mohan S,Campbell NR

更新日期：2011-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The benefits of genomics and biotechnology are concentrated primarily in the industrialized world, while their potential to combat neglected diseases in the developing world has been largely untapped. Without building developing world biotechnology capacity to address local health needs, this disparity will ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Daar AS,Berndtson K,Persad DL,Singer PA

更新日期：2007-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The likelihood of large-scale outbreaks of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) is growing. MDRO outbreaks can affect a wide range of healthcare institutions. Control of such outbreaks requires structured collaboration between professionals from all involved healthcare institutions, but guidelines for cross-...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： de Vries M,Kenis P,Kraaij-Dirkzwager M,Ruitenberg EJ,Raab J,Timen A

更新日期：2019-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical activity reduces cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends children engage in 60 min daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). The effect of compliance with this recommendation on childhood cardiovascular risk has not been empirically tested. T...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Füssenich LM,Boddy LM,Green DJ,Graves LEF,Foweather L,Dagger RM,McWhannell N,Henaghan J,Ridgers ND,Stratton G,Hopkins ND

更新日期：2016-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years social networking sites (SNSs) have grown rapidly in popularity. The popularity of these sites, along with their interactive functions, offer a novel environment in which to deliver health promotion messages. The aim of this paper is to examine the extent to which SNSs are currently being use...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gold J,Pedrana AE,Sacks-Davis R,Hellard ME,Chang S,Howard S,Keogh L,Hocking JS,Stoove MA

更新日期：2011-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frequent handwashing can prevent infections, but non-compliance to hand hygiene is pervasive. Few theory- and evidence-based interventions to improve regular handwashing are available. Therefore, two intervention modules, a motivational and a self-regulatory one, were designed and evaluated. METHODS:In a lo...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lhakhang P,Lippke S,Knoll N,Schwarzer R

更新日期：2015-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Nepal School Meals Program reached 600,000 schoolchildren in basic education in 2017 and plays a key role in the government's strategy to increase children's academic and nutritional outcomes. A large part of the program is implemented through cash transfers with schools responsible for the school meal d...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Shrestha RM,Schreinemachers P,Nyangmi MG,Sah M,Phuong J,Manandhar S,Yang RY

更新日期：2020-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) in England is a pressing public health concern. Interventions targeting MSM, including information provision that effectively promotes sexual health, are needed. To support such intervention development, it is neces...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kesten JM,Dias K,Burns F,Crook P,Howarth A,Mercer CH,Rodger A,Simms I,Oliver I,Hickman M,Hughes G,Weatherburn P

更新日期：2019-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tobacco use has serious public health implications for both smokers and non-smokers and significant economic implications on health care spending for governments. Tobacco-related deaths are preventable through well-formulated and implemented tobacco control policies. Using tobacco policy as a case study, we ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Mohamed SF,Juma P,Asiki G,Kyobutungi C

更新日期：2018-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High levels of dietary sodium are associated with raised blood pressure and adverse cardiovascular health. To determine baseline salt intake, we investigated the average dietary salt intake from 24-hour urinary sodium excretion with a small sample of Yantai adults in the Shandong province of China. METHODS:...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Xu J,Wang M,Chen Y,Zhen B,Li J,Luan W,Ning F,Liu H,Ma J,Ma G

更新日期：2014-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to the increasing number of vaccine-hesitant parents, new effective immunization promotion strategies need to be developed to improve the vaccine coverage (VC) of infants. This study aimed to assess the impact of an educational strategy of vaccination promotion based on motivational interviewing (MI) tec...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gagneur A,Lemaître T,Gosselin V,Farrands A,Carrier N,Petit G,Valiquette L,De Wals P

更新日期：2018-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The NHS Health Check (NHSHC) is a national programme for the prevention of non-communicable diseases. Patients aged 40-74 without an existing cardiovascular-related condition should be invited quinquennially. Uptake is lower than anticipated. We assessed the impact on uptake of two new behaviourally-enhanced...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gold N,Durlik C,Sanders JG,Thompson K,Chadborn T

更新日期：2019-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In China, obesity is expected to increase rapidly in both urban and rural areas. However, there have been no comprehensive reports on secular trends in obesity prevalence among Chinese adults in urban Shanghai, which is the largest city in southern China. METHODS:In 1998-2001 and again in 2007-2008, two ind...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hou X,Liu Y,Lu H,Ma X,Hu C,Bao Y,Jia W

更新日期：2013-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is estimated that nearly 600,000 cancer cases in the UK could have been avoided in the past five years if people had healthier lifestyles. A number of theories of behaviour change suggest that before people will change health behaviours, they must accept that a risk applies to them. This study aimed to ex...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Usher-Smith JA,Silarova B,Lophatananon A,Duschinsky R,Campbell J,Warcaba J,Muir K

更新日期：2017-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing substantially worldwide, leading to serious economic effects, complications and deaths. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an empowerment program providing support for psychosocial, behavioral, and clinical aspects of diabetes to help Brazilian ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Cortez DN,Macedo MM,Souza DA,Dos Santos JC,Afonso GS,Reis IA,Torres HC

更新日期：2017-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective means of public health interventions to prevent childhood deaths from infectious diseases. Although several fragmented studies have been conducted concerning full vaccination coverage among children aged 12-23 months in Ethiopia, the pooled estimate has not been ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ketema DB,Assemie MA,Alamneh AA,Alene M,Chane KY,Alamneh YM,Birhanu MY,Alebel A

更新日期：2020-05-24 00:00:00