A prospective population-based cohort study of lactation and cardiovascular disease mortality: the HUNT study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:People living in poverty (PLP) are highly vulnerable to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of HBV infection in PLP in the metropolitan region of Goiânia, Goiás State, in the Central-West Region of Brazil. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted from Aug...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Guimarães LCDC,Brunini S,Guimarães RA,Galdino-Júnior H,Minamisava R,da Cunha VE,Santos JRS,Silveira-Lacerda EP,Souza CM,de Oliveira VLB,Albernaz GC,de Menezes TG,Rezza G

更新日期：2019-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Employees are major contributors to economic development, and occupational health services (OHS) can have an important role in supporting their health. Key to this is collaboration between employers and OHS. We reviewed the evidence regarding the characteristics of good collaboration between employers and OH...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Halonen JI,Atkins S,Hakulinen H,Pesonen S,Uitti J

更新日期：2017-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comparisons of mortality patterns between different migrant groups, and between migrants and natives, are relevant to understanding, and ultimately reducing, inequalities in health. To date, European studies on migrants' mortality patterns are scarce and are based solely on country of birth, rather than migr...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Norredam M,Olsbjerg M,Petersen JH,Juel K,Krasnik A

更新日期：2012-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent decades, the incidence of cervical cancer and cervical cancer mortality in Austria has declined by varying degrees. The Pap smear is to be considered a causal factor for this decline. METHODS:This longitudinal analysis is based on a data set of Pap smear assessments collected by the Committee for ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rásky É,Regitnig P,Schenouda M,Burkert N,Freidl W

更新日期：2013-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the relationships between the frequency of impairments in daily activities due to the overuse of the Internet, gaming, or smartphones (IGS) and sociodemographic characteristics, social relationships (including family) & activities, psychosocial characteristics, health status, ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jeong YW,Han YR,Kim SK,Jeong HS

更新日期：2020-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dietary and lifestyle behaviors at young ages have been associated with the development of various chronic diseases. Schools are regarded as an excellent setting for lifestyle modification; there is a lack, however, of published dietary data in Cypriot school children. Thus, the objective of this work was to...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lazarou C,Panagiotakos DB,Kouta C,Matalas AL

更新日期：2009-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Men of low socioeconomic position (SEP) are less likely than those of higher SEP to consume fruits and vegetables, and more likely to eat processed discretionary foods. Education level is a widely used marker of SEP. Few studies have explored determinants of socioeconomic inequalities in men's eating behavio...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Stephens LD,Crawford D,Thornton L,Olstad DL,Morgan PJ,van Lenthe FJ,Ball K

更新日期：2018-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venues form part of the sampling frame for time-location sampling, an approach often used for HIV surveillance. While sampling location is often regarded as a nuisance factor, venues may play a central role in structuring risk networks. We investigated individual reports of risk behaviors and infections amon...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Drumright LN,Weir SS,Frost SDW

更新日期：2018-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This article is based on information collected about the situation of double orphans who are heading households in Rakai District, Uganda. The information will be used as justification and guidance for planning actions to improve the situation of these and similar children. This research is thus the first st...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dalen N,Nakitende AJ,Musisi S

更新日期：2009-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data on trends in malaria prevalence is significant to assist efforts in the control and prevention of the disease. This retrospective study was, therefore, aimed to determine the prevalence of malaria in Woreta town, northwestern Ethiopia over 8 years. METHODS:A retrospective study was conducted in Woreta ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Alelign A,Tekeste Z,Petros B

更新日期：2018-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The central aim was to examine the accuracy of the full range of daily activities recorded in self-report time-use diaries against data from two objective passive data collection devices (wearable camera and accelerometer) serving as criterion reference instruments. This enabled systematic checks and compari...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Harms T,Gershuny J,Doherty A,Thomas E,Milton K,Foster C

更新日期：2019-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breastfeeding has numerous health benefits. In 2010, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador had the lowest breastfeeding initiation rate (64.0%) in Canada. Formula feeding is associated with well-known health risks. Exclusive formula feeding is the "cultural norm" in some regions of the province. Women ap...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bonia K,Twells L,Halfyard B,Ludlow V,Newhook LA,Murphy-Goodridge J

更新日期：2013-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We identified bullying victimization (bullied on school property versus cyberbullied) by selected demographic, personal characteristic, and behavior variables. METHODS:A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on adolescents (n = 13,583) completing the 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) in grades 9 throu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Merrill RM,Hanson CL

更新日期：2016-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sick leave rates due to mental and behavioural disorders have increased in Sweden during the last decades. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate changes in the level of burnout in a working subset of the general population and to identify how such changes relate to changes in work situation an...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Norlund S,Reuterwall C,Höög J,Janlert U,Slunga Järvholm L

更新日期：2015-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A vaccine could substantially impact the HIV epidemic, but inadequate uptake is a serious concern. Unfortunately, people who use drugs, particularly those residing in rural communities, have been underrepresented in previous research on HIV vaccine acceptability. This study examined HIV vaccine acceptability...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Young AM,DiClemente RJ,Halgin DS,Sterk CE,Havens JR

更新日期：2014-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was conducted to assess the lifestyle behaviours of a national sample of hospital doctors working in Ireland. We also sought to compare the prevalence of these behaviours in doctors to the general Irish population. METHODS:This was a national cross-sectional study of a randomised sample of hospit...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： O' Keeffe A,Hayes B,Prihodova L

更新日期：2019-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childhood mental health problems are highly prevalent, experienced by one in five children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged families. Although childcare settings, including family day care are ideal to promote children's social and emotional wellbeing at a population level in a sustainable way, fami...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Davis E,Williamson L,Mackinnon A,Cook K,Waters E,Herrman H,Sims M,Mihalopoulos C,Harrison L,Marshall B

更新日期：2011-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A person's health literacy determines whether they are able to make appropriate health decisions and are able to follow treatment instructions. This is important because low health literacy is associated with mortality and extra costs to the healthcare system. Our aim was to describe the health literacy leve...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Simpson RM,Knowles E,O'Cathain A

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health risk behaviours known to result in poorer outcomes in adulthood are generally established in late childhood and adolescence. These 'risky' behaviours include smoking, alcohol and illicit drug use and sexual risk taking. While the role of social capital in the establishment of health risk behaviours in...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： McPherson KE,Kerr S,Morgan A,McGee E,Cheater FM,McLean J,Egan J

更新日期：2013-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Even though the WHO currently recommends zinc for diarrhea management, no consensus has been reached with respect to routine distribution of zinc for preventive reasons. We reviewed the health impact of preventive zinc interventions, and evaluated the relative cost effectiveness of currently feasible interve...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Fink G,Heitner J

更新日期：2014-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the present study the effect of a workplace-oriented intervention for persons on long-term sick leave for clinical burnout, aimed at facilitating return to work (RTW) by job-person match through patient-supervisor communication, was evaluated. We hypothesised that the intervention group would show a more ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Karlson B,Jönsson P,Pålsson B,Abjörnsson G,Malmberg B,Larsson B,Osterberg K

更新日期：2010-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:PEACH™QLD translated the PEACH™ Program, designed to manage overweight/obesity in primary school-aged children, from efficacious RCT and small scale community trial to a larger state-wide program. This paper describes the lessons learnt when upscaling to universal health coverage. METHODS:The 6-month, famil...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Croyden DL,Vidgen HA,Esdaile E,Hernandez E,Magarey A,Moores CJ,Daniels L

更新日期：2018-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Sahrawi people fled their homes in 1975 as the conflict in Western Sahara escalated and settled down near Tindouf, Algeria, where they still live. High prevalence of overweight and obesity and type 2 diabetes had been found in this protracted refugee setting. Scaling up national policy efforts to promote...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Andersen E,Kjellså I,Hjellset VT,Henjum S

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Environmental exposure may play an important role in the incidences of neural tube defects (NTD) of birth defects. Their influence on NTD may likely be non-linear; few studies have considered spatial autocorrelation of residuals in the estimation of NTD risk. We aimed to develop a spatial model based on gene...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Li L,Wang J,Wu J

更新日期：2012-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whole body vibration (WBV) exposure at work is common and studies found evidence that this exposure might cause low back pain (LBP). A recent review concluded there is a lack of evidence of effective strategies to reduce WBV exposure. Most research in this field is focussed on the technical implications, alt...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tiemessen IJ,Hulshof CT,Frings-Dresen MH

更新日期：2007-11-15 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:Participation in sport and physical activity is reported to decline during adolescence, particularly for females. However we do not have a clear understanding of changes in the context (i.e., modes and settings) of participation throughout adolescence. This study investigated longitudinal changes in physical...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Eime RM,Harvey JT,Sawyer NA,Craike MJ,Symons CM,Payne WR

更新日期：2016-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Charging for tuberculosis (TB) treatment could reduce completion rates, particularly in the poor. We identified and synthesised studies that measure costs of TB treatment, estimates of adherence and the potential impact of charging on treatment completion in China. METHODS:Inclusion criteria were primary re...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Long Q,Smith H,Zhang T,Tang S,Garner P

更新日期：2011-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Precarious work is an increasingly common characteristic of industrialized labor markets that can widen health inequities, especially among disadvantaged workforce segments. Study objectives are to compare precarious employment in workers with and without disabilities, and to examine the modifying effect of ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jetha A,Martin Ginis KA,Ibrahim S,Gignac MAM

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 1998, China has gradually moved toward voluntary uncompensated blood donation. In some cities, the shortage of platelets has been noticeably severe. Mutual assistance that collects blood from one's family and social networks is a potential solution. The measure, however, turned out problematic. There a...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Yu C,Lau JT,Zhong W,Huang X,Pan C,Chen Y,Lu H,Zhao F,Zeng S,Lai J,Tie C,Li X,Zhang J,Zhang C,Liu Y,Jiang Q

更新日期：2019-12-12 00:00:00