Efficacy of a church-based lifestyle intervention programme to control high normal blood pressure and/or high normal blood glucose in church members: a randomized controlled trial in Pretoria, South Africa.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the last decade, the attention for health literacy has increased in the European Union. This is due to three main reasons. First, reviews have shown that inadequate health literacy is associated with worse health outcomes, higher health care use and expenditure. Second, in all European countries the popul...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Visscher BB,Steunenberg B,Heijmans M,Hofstede JM,Devillé W,van der Heide I,Rademakers J

更新日期：2018-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In July 2011, the Malawi national HIV program implemented the integrated antiretroviral therapy (ART) and prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) guidelines. Among the principle goals of the guidelines were increasing ART uptake among TB/HIV co-infected patients and treating TB/HIV patients with a...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tweya H,Ben-Smith A,Kalulu M,Jahn A,Ng'ambi W,Mkandawire E,Gabriel L,Phiri S

更新日期：2014-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hidden hunger (micronutrient deficiencies) among adolescents are linked to impaired physical growth, poor cognitive function, low resistance to infection as well as degenerative and chronic diseases at later age. To prevent these deleterious impacts of hidden hunger, effective intervention strategy that impr...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ibeanu VN,Edeh CG,Ani PN

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The evidence linking stress to hypertension has been scarcely documented in population-based studies. METHODS:Participants were selected through a multi-stage probability sampling and interviewed at home, being submitted to measures of demographics, anthropometrics, blood pressure (BP), and risk factors for...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Sparrenberger F,Fuchs SC,Moreira LB,Fuchs FD

更新日期：2008-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is a global public health issue. Having a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or more (classifying a person as obese) at the start of pregnancy is a significant risk factor for maternal and fetal morbidity. There is a dearth of evidence to inform suitable interventions to support pregnant women with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Smith DM,Whitworth M,Sibley C,Taylor W,Gething J,Chmiel C,Lavender T

更新日期：2010-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic hemodialysis patients are at higher risk for acquiring hepatitis C virus (HCV). The prevalence varies among different countries and hemodialysis centers. Although guidelines for a comprehensive infection control program exist, the nosocomial transmission still accounts for the new cases of infection....

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Engel M,Malta FM,Gomes MM,Mello IM,Pinho JR,Ono-Nita SK,Carrilho FJ

更新日期：2007-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A recent community-based disease management (CBDM) pilot study reported a 20.5% prevalence of hypertension and a 0.5 and 3.6% prevalence of stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD), respectively, in an elderly population (mean age 65 years) in the Xin Jiang autonomous region of China. The CBDM was initiated i...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Li Y,Minzhang C,Minghui M,Xinmiao H,Laixin L,Bei W,Weihai Z,Wei Z,Yumei G,Kongnakorn T,Xiao Y,Peng S,Hughes D,Dashdorj N,Hach T

更新日期：2020-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a need for effective population-based physical activity interventions. The internet provides a good platform to deliver physical activity interventions and reach large numbers of people at low cost. Personalised advice in web-based physical activity interventions has shown to improve engagement and ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Alley S,Jennings C,Plotnikoff RC,Vandelanotte C

更新日期：2014-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Socioeconomic inequalities in access to maternal health care have received more attention as it challenges the sustainability of the ongoing achievement in reducing maternal mortality. By promoting access to maternal health care as one of the core targets of the Health Sector Reform, Lao People's Democratic ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Do N,Tran HTG,Phonvisay A,Oh J

更新日期：2018-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Records kept as a result of the implementation of Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) and the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) constitute a public inventory of industries, created by the European Commission, which is a valuable resource for monitoring industrial pollut...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： López-Abente G,García-Pérez J,Fernández-Navarro P,Boldo E,Ramis R

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implementing rigorous epidemiologic studies in low-resource settings involves challenges in participant recruitment and follow-up (e.g., mobile populations, distrust), biological sample collection (e.g., cold-chain, laboratory equipment scarcity) and data collection (e.g., literacy, staff training, and infra...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Aceituno AM,Stanhope KK,Rebolledo PA,Burke RM,Revollo R,Iñiguez V,Suchdev PS,Leon JS

更新日期：2017-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mental wellness of children and adolescents in rural Australia is under researched and key to understanding the long-term mental health outcomes for rural communities. This analysis used data from the Australian Rural Mental Health Study (ARMHS), particularly the parent report Strengths and Difficulties ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Peters I,Handley T,Oakley K,Lutkin S,Perkins D

更新日期：2019-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More than 20% of US children ages 2-5 yrs are classified as overweight or obese. Parents greatly influence the behaviors their children adopt, including those which impact weight (e.g., diet and physical activity). Unfortunately, parents often fail to recognize the risk for excess weight gain in young childr...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ward DS,Vaughn AE,Bangdiwala KI,Campbell M,Jones DJ,Panter AT,Stevens J

更新日期：2011-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few population-based studies of Arab American health behaviors and outcomes exist outside of Michigan. We aimed to provide prevalence estimates of health behaviors and outcomes for Arab Americans and compare them to non-Hispanic Whites in California. METHODS:We used data from the 2003-2016 California Health...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Abuelezam NN,El-Sayed AM,Galea S

更新日期：2019-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heterosexual couples account for 44% of new HIV infections in Kenya and there's low awareness of self and partner HIV status. Different strategies have been employed to promote couple HIV testing and counselling (CHTC). Despite this, HIV incidence among couples continues to rise. This study sought to assess ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kababu M,Sakwa E,Karuga R,Ikahu A,Njeri I,Kyongo J,Khamali C,Mukoma W

更新日期：2018-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As immune compromised HIV sero-positive people regain health after initiating antiretroviral treatment (ART), they may seek a return to an active 'normal' life, including sexual activity. The aim of the paper is to explore the changing sexual desires and behaviour of people on ART in Uganda over a 30 month p...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wamoyi J,Mbonye M,Seeley J,Birungi J,Jaffar S

更新日期：2011-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Measles was responsible for an estimated 100,000 deaths worldwide in 2008. Despite being a vaccine-preventable disease, measles remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in young children. Although a safe and effective injectable measles vaccine has been available for over 50 years it has not been pos...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Higginson D,Theodoratou E,Nair H,Huda T,Zgaga L,Jadhav SS,Omer SB,Rudan I,Campbell H

更新日期：2011-04-13 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:In Bangladesh, 24 % of the total populations are adolescents. Twelve months intervention was implemented under Demand-Based Reproductive Health Commodity Project (DBRHCP) in two low performing areas: rural Sub-district Nabiganj (population 323,357) and an urban slum in Dhaka city (population 141,912). We eva...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kabir H,Saha NC,Gazi R

更新日期：2015-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:About 80% of new tuberculosis cases in Norway occur among immigrants from high incidence countries. On arrival to the country all asylum seekers are screened with Mantoux test and chest x-ray aimed to identify cases of active tuberculosis and, in the case of latent tuberculosis, to offer follow-up or prophyl...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Harstad I,Heldal E,Steinshamn SL,Garåsen H,Jacobsen GW

更新日期：2009-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of self-reported low back pain among professional cooks was estimated to examine the effects of daily life conditions, job-related factors, and psychological factors on this disorder. METHODS:Data was collected using a mailed self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS:Of 7100 cooks, 5835 (82%)...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Nagasu M,Sakai K,Ito A,Tomita S,Temmyo Y,Ueno M,Miyagi S

更新日期：2007-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spatial analytical techniques and models are often used in epidemiology to identify spatial anomalies (hotspots) in disease regions. These analytical approaches can be used to not only identify the location of such hotspots, but also their spatial patterns. METHODS:In this study, we utilize spatial autocorr...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tsai PJ,Lin ML,Chu CM,Perng CH

更新日期：2009-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of obese children in the US remains high, which is problematic due to the mental, physical, and academic effects of obesity on child health. Data indicate that school-age children, particularly underserved children, experience unhealthy gains in BMI at a rate nearly twice as fast during the summer...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hopkins LC,Fristad M,Goodway JD,Eneli I,Holloman C,Kennel JA,Melnyk B,Gunther C

更新日期：2016-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between risky sexual behaviours and substance uses among Ghanaian youth were investigated. METHODS:An in-school cross-sectional representative survey was conducted among 12-18-year- old youth in Ghana in 2008 (N = 1195, response rate =90%). Logistic regression analyses were employed to inves...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Doku D

更新日期：2012-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are various factors that play a major role in influencing the overall health conditions of women diagnosed with breast cancer. The population of women in Makkah region are diverse, therefore it is significant to highlight the possible determinants of breast cancer in this population. This is a case-con...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Alsolami FJ,Azzeh FS,Ghafouri KJ,Ghaith MM,Almaimani RA,Almasmoum HA,Abdulal RH,Abdulaal WH,Jazar AS,Tashtoush SH

更新日期：2019-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childhood obesity is emerging as a major public health problem worldwide. To date, most studies of obesity and overweight in Peru are focused on adults, with few of them involving children, a population at a critical stage of development. The trend in overweight and obesity prevalence in Peruvian children un...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Torres-Roman JS,Urrunaga-Pastor D,Avilez JL,Helguero-Santin LM,Malaga G

更新日期：2018-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D) among overweight/obese children and adolescents using different diagnostic/screening methods in comparison. METHODS:We recruited overweight/obese Emirati students; grade 6-12 (age 11-17 years) from 16 government sch...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Al Amiri E,Abdullatif M,Abdulle A,Al Bitar N,Afandi EZ,Parish M,Darwiche G

更新日期：2015-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prolonged sitting time has been identified as a health risk factor. Sit-stand workstations allow desk workers to alternate between sitting and standing throughout the working day, but not much is known about their acceptability and feasibility. Hence, the aim of this study was to qualitatively evaluate the a...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chau JY,Daley M,Srinivasan A,Dunn S,Bauman AE,van der Ploeg HP

更新日期：2014-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although childhood vaccination programs have been very successful, vaccination coverage in minority groups may be considerably lower than in the general population. In order to increase vaccination coverage in such minority groups involvement of faith-based organizations and religious leaders has been advoca...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ruijs WL,Hautvast JL,Kerrar S,van der Velden K,Hulscher ME

更新日期：2013-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coordinated partnerships and collaborations can optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of service and program delivery in organizational networks. However, the extent to which organizations are working together to promote physical activity, and use physical activity policies in Canada, is unknown. This pr...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Loitz CC,Stearns JA,Fraser SN,Storey K,Spence JC

更新日期：2017-08-09 00:00:00