Human papillomavirus-related psychosocial impact of patients with genital warts in China: a hospital-based cross-sectional study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sport participation has been associated with improved life prospects such as academic performance and employability prospects. As such, promoting sport participation might be a way to increase life prospects, especially for socially vulnerable youth because they are less physically active than their peers. H...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Super S,Hermens N,Verkooijen K,Koelen M

更新日期：2014-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the increased vulnerability during pregnancy, domestic violence (DV) is a serious threat to the physical and mental health of pregnant women, making it a significant issue in public health initiatives. In China, family is of great significance to pregnant women, but few scholars have focused specificall...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zheng B,Zhu X,Hu Z,Zhou W,Yu Y,Yin S,Xu H

更新日期：2020-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective biomedical strategy to prevent transmission of HIV infection, although medication adherence remains a challenge. We present the protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial to measure the effectiveness of a real-time monitoring and just-in-time interv...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jin X,Wang H,Li H,Chu Z,Zhang J,Hu Q,Lv W,Huang X,Chen Y,Wang H,He X,Zhang L,Hu Z,Bao R,Li S,Ding H,Geng W,Jiang Y,Shang H,Xu J,CROPrEP Study Team.

更新日期：2020-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inadequate health literacy has been associated with poor management of long-term health conditions and has been identified as a key social determinant of health outcomes. However, little is understood about how health literacy might develop over time or the processes by which people may become more health li...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Edwards M,Wood F,Davies M,Edwards A

更新日期：2012-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overweight and obesity are considerable public health problems internationally as well as in Sweden. The long-term results of obesity treatment are modest as reported by other studies. The importance of extending the focus to not only comprise obesity treatment but also prevention of weight gain is therefore...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lindvall K,Larsson C,Weinehall L,Emmelin M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some governments have recently shown a willingness to introduce taxes on unhealthy foods and drinks. In 2011, the Irish Minister for Health proposed a 10% tax on sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) as a measure to combat childhood obesity. Whilst this proposed tax received considerable support, the Irish Depart...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Briggs AD,Mytton OT,Madden D,O'Shea D,Rayner M,Scarborough P

更新日期：2013-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Work-related burns are common among occupational injuries. Zhejiang Province is an industrial area with a high incidence of chemical burns. We aimed to survey epidemiological features of chemical burns in Zhejiang province to determine associated factors and acquire data for developing a strategy to prevent ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zhang YH,Han CM,Chen GX,Ye CJ,Jiang RM,Liu LP,Ni LF

更新日期：2011-09-30 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:Emilia Romagna, a northern Italian region, has a population of 4.27 million, of which 9.7% are immigrants. The objective of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of tuberculosis (TB) during the period 1996-2006 in not Italy-born compared to Italy-born cases. METHODS:Data was obtained from the Regio...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Odone A,Riccò M,Morandi M,Borrini BM,Pasquarella C,Signorelli C

更新日期：2011-05-23 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 various HIV prevention programs targeting men who have sex with men (MSM) are operating in China, whether and how these programs are being utilized is unclear. This study explores participation of HIV prevention programs and influencing factors among MSM in two cities in China. METHODS:This is a mi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ma W,Raymond HF,Wilson EC,McFarland W,Lu H,Ding X,Lu R,Ma X,Xia D,Xu J,He X,Feng L,Fan S,Li X,Sun J,Jia Y,Shao Y,Ruan Y,Xiao Y

更新日期：2012-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although China's modern education for public health was developing over the past 60 years, there is a lack of authoritative statistics and analyses on the nation's development of education for public health at higher education institutions (HEIs). Few quantitative studies on this topic have been published in...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hou J,Wang Z,Liu X,Luo Y,Sabharwal S,Wang N,Meng Q

更新日期：2018-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) programme was introduced at Bindura Hospital in 2003. Seven additional satellite PMTCT clinics were set up in the district to increase service coverage but uptake of PMTCT interventions remained unsatisfactory. In this study we determined the prev...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kuonza LR,Tshuma CD,Shambira GN,Tshimanga M

更新日期：2010-04-28 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: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:Existing studies are divided as to whether social inequalities in health widen or converge as people age. In part this is due to reliance on cross-sectional data, but also among longitudinal studies to differences in the measurement of both socioeconomic status (SES) and health and in the treatment of surviv...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Benzeval M,Green MJ,Leyland AH

更新日期：2011-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have investigated attitudes to and compliance with smoking bans, but few have been conducted in healthcare settings and none in such a setting in Portugal. Portugal is of particular interest because the current ban is not in line with World Health Organization recommendations for a "100% smok...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ravara SB,Calheiros JM,Aguiar P,Barata LT

更新日期：2011-09-23 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:Gestational age (GA) is a key determinant of newborn survival and long-term impairment. Accurate estimation of GA facilitates timely provision of essential interventions to improve maternal and newborn outcomes. Menstrual based dating, ultrasound based dating, and neonatal estimates are the primarily used me...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Salam SS,Ali NB,Rahman AE,Tahsina T,Islam MI,Iqbal A,Hoque DME,Saha SK,El Arifeen S

更新日期：2018-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in China. Correct and consistent condom use is one of the most effective strategies for preventing the spread of HIV. This study developed a modified Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model to predi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jiang H,Chen X,Li J,Tan Z,Cheng W,Yang Y

更新日期：2019-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mexico approved mandatory nutrient-based standards for foods sold in schools in 2011. The aim of this study was to analyse the association between compliance with nutrition standards for foods sold in schools and children's school snacks. METHODS:Data came from three surveys representative of Mexican elemen...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Pérez-Ferrer C,Barrientos-Gutierrez T,Rivera-Dommarco JA,Prado-Galbarro FJ,Jiménez-Aguilar A,Morales-Ruán C,Shamah-Levy T

更新日期：2018-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to evaluate the association between tobacco control policies and trends in smoking cessation according to gender, age and educational level in Lithuania in 1994-2010. METHODS:The data were obtained from nine cross-sectional postal surveys conducted biennially within the framework of Finbalt...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Klumbiene J,Sakyte E,Petkeviciene J,Prattala R,Kunst AE

更新日期：2015-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the recent increase in HIV infections among adolescents, little is known about their HIV knowledge and perceptions. This study, therefore, sought to examine the factors associated with comprehensive HIV knowledge, stigma, and HIV risk perceptions among young adolescents aged 10-14 years in Akwa Ibom ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Badru T,Mwaisaka J,Khamofu H,Agbakwuru C,Adedokun O,Pandey SR,Essiet P,James E,Chen-Carrington A,Mastro TD,Aliyu SH,Torpey K

更新日期：2020-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The term 'whole dietary pattern' can be defined as the quantity, frequency, variety and combination of different foods and drinks typically consumed and a growing body of research supports the role of whole dietary patterns in influencing the risk of non-communicable diseases. For example, the 'Mediterranean...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Timlin D,McCormack JM,Kerr M,Keaver L,Simpson EEA

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:COVID-19 poses the greatest challenge for the entire world since the Second World War. Governments are forced to define strict measures to avoid the spreading of the virus, which may further impose psychological burden for the majority of the population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychologica...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Traunmüller C,Stefitz R,Gaisbachgrabner K,Schwerdtfeger A

更新日期：2020-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Financial incentives are widely used strategies to alleviate poverty, foster development, and improve health. Cash transfer programs, microcredit, user fee removal policies and voucher schemes that provide direct or indirect monetary incentives to households have been used for decades in Latin America, Sub-S...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bassani DG,Arora P,Wazny K,Gaffey MF,Lenters L,Bhutta ZA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to examine the associations between time spent in prolonged and non-prolonged sedentary bouts and the development of metabolic syndrome. METHODS:We used data from a prospective study of Japanese workers. Baseline examination was conducted between 2010 and 2011. A total of 430 office workers...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Honda T,Chen S,Yonemoto K,Kishimoto H,Chen T,Narazaki K,Haeuchi Y,Kumagai S

更新日期：2016-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An ageing workforce combined with increasing health problems in ageing workers implies the importance of evidence-based interventions to enhance sustainable employability. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the 'Staying healthy at work' problem-solving based intervention compared to bu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Koolhaas W,Groothoff JW,de Boer MR,van der Klink JJ,Brouwer S

更新日期：2015-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radon is the second risk factor for lung cancer after tobacco consumption and therefore it is necessary to know the burden of disease due to its exposure. The objective of this study is to estimate radon-attributable lung cancer mortality in Galicia, a high emission area located at the Northwest Spain. METH...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Pérez-Ríos M,Barros-Dios JM,Montes-Martínez A,Ruano-Ravina A

更新日期：2010-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of depressive symptoms increases during adolescence, from 10.0% to 24.5% at age 11 to 15, respectively. Experiencing elevated levels of depressive symptoms increases the risk of a depressive disorder in adulthood. A universal school-based depression prevention program Op Volle Kracht (OVK) was ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tak YR,Van Zundert RM,Kuijpers RC,Van Vlokhoven BS,Rensink HF,Engels RC

更新日期：2012-01-10 00:00:00