Knowledge and awareness about STDs among women in Bangladesh.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over sixty percent of adults in the UK are now overweight/obese. Weight management on a national scale requires behavioural and lifestyle solutions that are accessible to large numbers of people. Evidence suggests commercial weight management programmes help people manage their weight but there is little res...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Stubbs RJ,Morris L,Pallister C,Horgan G,Lavin JH

更新日期：2015-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a need for valid approaches to measure sexual interactions to assess the impact of behavioural interventions and to predict the impact of behaviour changes. Different methods of asking about sexual behaviour often yield conflicting answers and men often report higher levels of heterosexual activity ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Desmond N,Nagelkerke N,Lora W,Chipeta E,Sambo M,Kumwenda M,Corbett EL,Taegtemeyer M,Seeley J,Lalloo DG,Theobald S

更新日期：2018-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of water hardness as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease has been widely investigated and evaluated as regards regional differences in cardiovascular disease. This study was performed to evaluate the relation between calcium and magnesium in drinking water and diet and risk factors for cardiova...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Nerbrand C,Agréus L,Lenner RA,Nyberg P,Svärdsudd K

更新日期：2003-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to the limited evidence of the cost-effectiveness of Community Health Workers (CHW) delivering treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM), there is a need to better understand the costs incurred by both implementing institutions and beneficiary households. This study assessed the costs and cost-effect...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rogers E,Guerrero S,Kumar D,Soofi S,Fazal S,Martínez K,Morán JLA,Puett C

更新日期：2019-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women of childbearing age are at high risk of developing depression and antenatal depression is one of the most common mood disorders. Antenatal depression is also associated with a number of poor maternal and infant outcomes, however, there remains a lack of focus on mental issues in antenatal care, particu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dadi AF,Miller ER,Bisetegn TA,Mwanri L

更新日期：2020-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common and growing health problem that requires adequate Knowledge by health care providers to reduce the progress of the disease. Thus, this study aimed to assess the care provider's Knowledge, attitude, and practices toward CKD. METHOD:A cross-sectional study conducted am...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wolide AD,Kumela K,Kerga F,Debalke S,Seboka M,Edilu B,Gashe F,Bobassa EM

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Survivors of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia can experience a range of after-effects. There is little published research on the needs and provision of aftercare for children surviving bacterial meningitis and septicaemia. METHODS:Mixed methods study employing a survey and follow-up interviews with a sa...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Clark LJ,Glennie L,Audrey S,Hickman M,Trotter CL

更新日期：2013-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overweight and obesity are considered a serious health problem. There are little data on the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the Yi ethnic group in China. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiologic features of overweight/obesity among Chinese Yi nationality. METHODS:A cross-sectional study...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gao Y,Ran XW,Xie XH,Lu HL,Chen T,Ren Y,Long Y,Tian HM

更新日期：2011-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Burns are a serious public health problem worldwide accounting for an estimated 265,000 deaths annually from fires alone. The vast majority (96%) of deaths from fire-related burns occur in low- and middle-income countries and burns are one of the leading causes of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) in th...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Forbinake NA,Ohandza CS,Fai KN,Agbor VN,Asonglefac BK,Aroke D,Beyiha G

更新日期：2020-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV status disclosure is a difficult emotional task for HIV-infected persons and may create the opportunity for both social support and rejection. In this study, we evaluated the proportions, patterns, barriers and outcomes of HIV- 1 status disclosure among a group of women in Uganda. METHODS:An exit interv...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kiweewa FM,Bakaki PM,McConnell MS,Musisi M,Namirembe C,Nakayiwa F,Kusasira F,Nakintu D,Mubiru MC,Musoke P,Fowler MG

更新日期：2015-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lipid-reduction pharmacotherapy is often employed to reduce morbidity and mortality risk for patients with dyslipidemia or established cardiovascular disease. Associations between socioeconomic factors and the prescribing and use of lipid-lowering agents have been reported in several developed countries. ME...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kitzmiller JP,Foraker RE,Rose KM

更新日期：2013-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2007 Australia experienced its first outbreak of highly infectious equine influenza. Government disease control measures were put in place to control, contain, and eradicate the disease; these measures included movement restrictions and quarantining of properties. This study was conducted to assess the ps...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Taylor MR,Agho KE,Stevens GJ,Raphael B

更新日期：2008-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Global obesity prevalence is increasing and population health programs are required to support changes to modifiable lifestyle risk factors. Such interventions benefit from mass-communications to promote their use. The Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service ® (GHS) utilised mass-reach media advertising...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： O'Hara BJ,Bauman AE,Phongsavan P

更新日期：2012-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus, partly due to age-related immunosenescence and immunosuppressive conditions, results in herpes zoster (HZ) and its associated complications. The management of the most important complication, post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), is challenging, particularly in the eld...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bricout H,Haugh M,Olatunde O,Prieto RG

更新日期：2015-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To estimate trends in leisure time physical activity and physical fitness between 1987-2006 in older Spanish people. METHODS:We analyzed data collected from the Spanish National Health Surveys conducted in 1987 (n = 29,647), 1993 (n = 20,707), 1995-1997 (n = 12,800), 2001 (n = 21,058), 2003 (n = 21,650), an...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Palacios-Ceña D,Alonso-Blanco C,Jiménez-Garcia R,Hernández-Barrera V,Carrasco-Garrido P,Pileño-Martinez E,Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C

更新日期：2011-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:currently road accidents are mostly monitored through mortality and injury rates. This paper reports the methodology and the results of a project set forth by the European Union (EU) and coordinated by the WHO aimed at identifying and evaluating a core set of indicators to monitor the causal chain of road ac...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Farchi S,Molino N,Giorgi Rossi P,Borgia P,Krzyzanowski M,Dalbokova D,Kim R,European Road Accident Indicator Working Group.

更新日期：2006-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the characteristics of boys who become fathers at young age. Some studies have suggested that antisocial adolescents are more likely to be young fathers. The aim of this study was to examine the associations of psychosocial factors in childhood with becoming a young father, and to asses...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lehti V,Sourander A,Sillanmäki L,Helenius H,Tamminen T,Kumpulainen K,Almqvist F

更新日期：2012-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The sexual and reproductive health (SRH) status of female sex workers is influenced by a wide range of demographic, behavioural and structural factors. These factors vary considerably across and even within settings. Adopting an overly standardised approach to sex worker programmes may compromise its impact ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Slabbert M,Venter F,Gay C,Roelofsen C,Lalla-Edward S,Rees H

更新日期：2017-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A certain level of public support for smoke-free environments is a prerequisite for adoption and enforcement of policies and can be used as an indicator of readiness for legislative action. This study assessed support for comprehensive smoke-free policies in a range of settings such as hotels and colleges am...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kegler MC,Hua X,Solomon M,Wu Y,Zheng PP,Eriksen M

更新日期：2014-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As more people reach older age, there is a growing interest in improving old person's health, activity, independence and social participation, thereby adding quality to the extended years. Preventive home visits (PHV) programs for old people have received much attention in recent decades. A large body of res...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Behm L,Ivanoff SD,Zidén L

更新日期：2013-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Religion plays an important role in youth behaviours, making it a significant factor in the discourse on youth sexuality in sub-Saharan Africa. Several studies have found that religion and religiosity play an important role in the sexual behaviours of young people. However, little research in Nigeria has exa...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Somefun OD

更新日期：2019-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic pain is currently a significant health problem in the United States. A comprehensive strategy is needed to increase prevention of chronic pain and to improve care for chronic pain patients. However, development of a successful strategy relies, in part, on a better understanding of the demographics an...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Malon J,Shah P,Koh WY,Cattabriga G,Li E,Cao L

更新日期：2018-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2014, the Ethiopian government passed a new smoking legislation that banned smoking in public and workplaces including health care facilities. However, data's on level of non-compliance and associated factors with non-compliance towards smoke-free legislation in hospital settings of the country has not be...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tadesse T,Zawdie B

更新日期：2019-01-19 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:Despite concerted global efforts being made to eradicate poliomyelitis, the wild poliovirus still circulates in three countries, including Nigeria. In addition, Nigeria experiences occasional outbreaks of the circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2). Vaccine rejection by caregivers persists in ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Iyal HA,Shuaib F,Dauda M,Suleiman A,Braka F,Tegegne SG,Nsubuga P,Nomhwange T,Yehualashet YG,Ishaku S,Warigon C,Zakari F,Umeh G,Samaila L,Abdullahi B,Hammanyero K,Dogo P,Adamu D,Vaz RG,Alemu W

更新日期：2018-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community health service center (CHSC) in China is always regarded as a good facility of primary care, which plays an important role in chronic non-communicable disease management. This study aimed to investigate the blood pressure (BP) control rate in a real life CHSC-based management program and its determ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chen XJ,Gao XL,You GY,Jiang J,Sun XL,Li X,Chen YC,Liang YJ,Zhang Q,Zeng Z

更新日期：2014-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among community-dwelling older adults, frailty is highly prevalent and recognized as a major public health concern. To prevent frailty it is important to identify those at risk of becoming frail, but at present, no accepted screening procedure is available. METHODS:The screening process developed as part of...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jansen-Kosterink S,van Velsen L,Frazer S,Dekker-van Weering M,O'Caoimh R,Vollenbroek-Hutten M

更新日期：2019-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID) survey is a measure of diabetes-related stress for which reported use has been in largely Caucasian populations. Our purpose was to assess the psychometric properties of the PAID in Southern rural African American women with Type 2 diabetes. METHODS:A convenience sample ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Miller ST,Elasy TA

更新日期：2008-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cambodia is one of the 22 countries with the highest TB burden. While childhood TB is estimated to make up 10-20% of total TB cases in high-burden settings, this proportion ranges from 1.3 to 39.4% throughout Cambodia's provinces, suggesting potential under- and over-diagnosis of childhood TB, subnationally....

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Frieze JB,Yadav RP,Sokhan K,Ngak S,Khim TB

更新日期：2017-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community mobilization (CM) interventions show promise in changing gender norms and preventing HIV, but few have been based on a defined mobilization model or rigorously evaluated. The purpose of this paper is to describe the intervention design and implementation and present baseline findings of a Cluster R...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Pettifor A,Lippman SA,Selin AM,Peacock D,Gottert A,Maman S,Rebombo D,Suchindran CM,Twine R,Lancaster K,Daniel T,Gómez-Olivé FX,Kahn K,MacPhail C

更新日期：2015-08-06 00:00:00