A survey of the reformulation of Australian child-oriented food products.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rates of obesity among children ages zero to five are rapidly increasing. Greater efforts are needed to promote healthy behaviors of young children. Mothers are especially important targets for promoting health as mothers' views play a vital role in helping their children foster healthy habits from an early ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dinkel D,Snyder K,Kyvelidou A,Molfese V

更新日期：2017-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Status of premarital sex, unintended pregnancy and associated factors among Chinese graduate students remain unclear. And unmarried graduate students' needs of family planning services seem to be ignored. In the present study, we ascertained the prevalence rate of premarital sex and unintended pregnancy, as ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zhou Y,Xiong C,Xiong J,Shang X,Liu G,Zhang M,Yin P

更新日期：2013-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alcohol use is an important risk factor for morbidity, mortality and social harm among adolescents. There is paucity of data on alcohol use among high school students in Ethiopia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with alcohol use among high school students in Ethiopia METH...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Reda AA,Moges A,Wondmagegn BY,Biadgilign S

更新日期：2012-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compared with whites, sleep disturbance and sleep deprivation appear more prevalent in African Americans (AA). Long-term sleep deprivation may increase the risk of obesity through multiple metabolic and endocrine alterations. Previous studies have reported contradictory results on the association between hab...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bidulescu A,Din-Dzietham R,Coverson DL,Chen Z,Meng YX,Buxbaum SG,Gibbons GH,Welch VL

更新日期：2010-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In most European origin populations measures of socioeconomic position are positively associated with leisure time physical activity (LTPA), this is unclear for active commuting. In addition, these associations have scarcely been studied in ethnic minority groups, who often have a high cardiovascular disease...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： de Munter JS,Agyemang C,Brewster LM,Stronks K,van Valkengoed IG

更新日期：2012-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous research has shown large and increasing relative differences in mortality by marital status in several countries, but few studies have considered trends in cause-specific mortality by marital status among elderly people. METHODS:The author uses discrete-time hazard regression and register data cove...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Berntsen KN

更新日期：2011-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The HealthyFood (HF) program offers members up to 25% cash back monthly on healthy food purchases. In this randomized controlled trial, we tested the efficacy of financial incentives combined with text messages in increasing healthy food purchases among HF members. METHODS:Members receiving the lowest (10%)...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gopalan A,Shaw PA,Lim R,Paramanund J,Patel D,Zhu J,Volpp KG,Buttenheim AM

更新日期：2019-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Front-of package (FoP) nutrition labels are an option to guide consumer's decision at the point of food purchase. Chile was the first country worldwide to implement a FoP warning label and thereafter several countries have followed this model. The objective of this study is to describe the process of develop...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Reyes M,Garmendia ML,Olivares S,Aqueveque C,Zacarías I,Corvalán C

更新日期：2019-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has frequently been compared between both healthy and obese children and healthy and chronically ill children; however, there is glaring lack of evidence regarding comparison of HRQoL in obese children with their counterparts with chronic diseases. Therefore, this study...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jalali-Farahani S,Shojaei FA,Parvin P,Amiri P

更新日期：2018-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Achievement of the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets in Sub-Sahara Africa is challenged by a weak care-cascade with poor linkage to care and retention in care. Community-based HIV testing and counselling (HTC) is widely used in African countries. However, rates of linkage to care and initiation of antiretroviral thera...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Labhardt ND,Ringera I,Lejone TI,Masethothi P,Thaanyane T,Kamele M,Gupta RS,Thin K,Cerutti B,Klimkait T,Fritz C,Glass TR

更新日期：2016-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are inconsistencies in the determinants of adherence to antiretrovirals (ARVs) across settings as well as a lack of studies that take into consideration factors beyond the individual level. This makes it necessary to examine factors holistically in multiple settings and populations while taking into co...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hanif H,Bastos FI,Malta M,Bertoni N,Surkan PJ,Winch PJ,Kerrigan D

更新日期：2013-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control was shown to effectively lower smoking prevalence in in high income countries, however knowledge for low and middle income settings is sparse. The objective of this study was to describe WHO MPOWER policy measures in thirteen West-African countries and to inves...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Winkler V,Lan Y,Becher H

更新日期：2015-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lack of regular physical activity, high sedentary behavior and presence of unbalanced alimentary practices are attitudes associated with an inadequate lifestyle among female adolescents. OBJECTIVE:to assess the lifestyle of female adolescents based on measurements of behavioral variables. METHODS:Cross-sec...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Miranda VPN,Dos Santos Amorim PR,Bastos RR,Souza VGB,de Faria ER,do Carmo Castro Franceschini S,Priore SE

更新日期：2019-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality among Haitians, having surpassed HIV in the last decade. Understanding the natural history of CVD in Haitians, including the age of onset, prevalence, incidence, and role of major risk factors and social determinants, is urgently needed to develo...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lookens J,Tymejczyk O,Rouzier V,Smith C,Preval F,Joseph I,Baptiste RJ,Victor J,Severe P,Apollon S,Dumont E,Forestal G,St Preux S,Rivera V,Seo G,Charles B,Ariste W,Kingery J,Devieux J,Koenig S,Nash D,Fitzgerald D

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enterococci are the most important multidrug resistant organisms associated with immunocompromised patients. Data are lacking about the epidemiology of vancomycin resistant Enterococci (VRE) in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of VRE, their susceptibility patterns to different antibiotics ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Abebe W,Endris M,Tiruneh M,Moges F

更新日期：2014-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death globally. Primary prevention of CVD requires cost-effective strategies to identify individuals at high risk in order to help target preventive interventions. An integral part of this approach is the use of CVD risk scores. Limitations in previou...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Silarova B,Lucas J,Butterworth AS,Di Angelantonio E,Girling C,Lawrence K,Mackintosh S,Moore C,Payne RA,Sharp SJ,Shefer G,Tolkien Z,Usher-Smith J,Walker M,Danesh J,Griffin S

更新日期：2015-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) are one of the most costly parts of HIV/AIDS treatment. Many countries are struggling to provide universal access to ARVs for all people living with HIV and AIDS. Although substantial price reductions of ARVs have occurred, especially between 2002 and 2008, achieving sustainab...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wirtz VJ,Forsythe S,Valencia-Mendoza A,Bautista-Arredondo S

更新日期：2009-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Métis are descendants of early 17th century relationships between North American Indians and Europeans. This study's objectives were: (1) to compare the health status of the Métis people to all other residents of Manitoba, Canada; and (2) to analyze factors in predicting the likelihood of diabetes and relate...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Martens PJ,Bartlett JG,Prior HJ,Sanguins J,Burchill CA,Burland EM,Carter S

更新日期：2011-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Different water choices affect access to drinking water with different quality. Previous studies suggested social-economic status may affect the choice of domestic drinking water. The aim of this study is to investigate whether recent social economic changes in China affect residents' drinking water choices....

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chen H,Zhang Y,Ma L,Liu F,Zheng W,Shen Q,Zhang H,Wei X,Tian D,He G,Qu W

更新日期：2012-06-18 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:Present study aimed to identify socio-demographic, medical and social-cognitive correlates of physical activity among Dutch older individuals. METHODS:A systematic random sample of 2,568 Dutch participants aged 45-70 years filled out the validated modified Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seni...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Mesters I,Wahl S,Van Keulen HM

更新日期：2014-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Public health promotes an ecological approach to chronic disease prevention, however, little research has been conducted to assess the integration of an ecological approach in community-based prevention programs. This study sought to contribute to the evidence base by assessing the extent to which an ecologi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Cargo M,Marks E,Brimblecombe J,Scarlett M,Maypilama E,Dhurrkay JG,Daniel M

更新日期：2011-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In spite of a growing economy, unemployment is still a severe socio-economic problem in Lithuania. Nonetheless, no studies have been performed about the associations between unemployment and mental health in Lithuania. The aim of this study was to evaluate the associations between unemployment duration and d...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Stankunas M,Kalediene R,Starkuviene S,Kapustinskiene V

更新日期：2006-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although Primary Health Care (PHC) Teams are used to deal with prevention and treatment of sanitary problems in adults with chronic diseases, they usually have a lack of experience in development of psychotherapeutic interventions. However, these interventions are the ones that achieve better results to redu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rodríguez-Sánchez E,Mora-Simón S,Porras-Santos N,Patino-Alonso MC,Recio-Rodríguez JI,Becerro-Muñoz C,Pérez-Arechaederra D,Gomez-Marcos MA,Garcia-Ortiz L

更新日期：2010-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several World Health Organisation reports over recent years have highlighted the high incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, coronary heart disease and cancer. Contributory factors include unhealthy diets, alcohol and tobacco use and sedentary lifestyles. This paper reports the findings of a review ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jepson RG,Harris FM,Platt S,Tannahill C

更新日期：2010-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As research on HIV vaccines continues to advance, studies exploring the feasibility of this intervention are necessary to inform uptake and dissemination strategies with key populations, including people who use drugs (PWUD). METHODS:We conducted 25 in-depth qualitative interviews examining HIV vaccine acce...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Fleming T,Valleriani J,Ng C,Maher L,Small W,McNeil R

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poor mental health predicts sexual risk behaviours in high-income countries, but little is known about this association in low-income settings in sub-Saharan Africa where HIV is prevalent. This study investigated whether depression, psychological distress and alcohol use are associated with sexual risk behav...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lundberg P,Rukundo G,Ashaba S,Thorson A,Allebeck P,Ostergren PO,Cantor-Graae E

更新日期：2011-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During the 2009 H1N1 influenza epidemic, policy makers debated over whether, when, and how long to close schools. While closing schools could have reduced influenza transmission thereby preventing cases, deaths, and health care costs, it may also have incurred substantial costs from increased childcare needs...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Brown ST,Tai JH,Bailey RR,Cooley PC,Wheaton WD,Potter MA,Voorhees RE,LeJeune M,Grefenstette JJ,Burke DS,McGlone SM,Lee BY

更新日期：2011-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The 2009 pandemic of H1N1 influenza, compounded with seasonal influenza, posed a global challenge. Despite the announcement of post-pandemic period on 10 August 2010 by the WHO, H1N1 (2009) virus would continue to circulate as a seasonal virus for some years and national health authorities should remain vigilant due t...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lee A,Chuh AA

更新日期：2010-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Each year in the United States, an estimated 40,000 children are born with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, causing an estimated 400 deaths and leaving approximately 8000 children with permanent disabilities such as hearing or vision loss, or mental retardation. More children are affected by serio...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Cannon MJ,Davis KF

更新日期：2005-06-20 00:00:00