Prescribing indicators at primary health care centers within the WHO African region: a systematic analysis (1995-2015).

abstract：BACKGROUND:On 6 February 2015, Kampala city authorities alerted the Ugandan Ministry of Health of a "strange disease" that killed one person and sickened dozens. We conducted an epidemiologic investigation to identify the nature of the disease, mode of transmission, and risk factors to inform timely and effective contr...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kabwama SN,Bulage L,Nsubuga F,Pande G,Oguttu DW,Mafigiri R,Kihembo C,Kwesiga B,Masiira B,Okullo AE,Kajumbula H,Matovu JKB,Makumbi I,Wetaka M,Kasozi S,Kyazze S,Dahlke M,Hughes P,Sendagala JN,Musenero M,Nabukenya I

更新日期：2017-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data are lacking on type of e-liquid vaped among e-cigarette users. Further, few studies assess all sources of nicotine used by e-cigarette users to assess whether poly-nicotine use relates to nicotine dependence (ND). The objectives were to describe young adult e-cigarette users by: (i) type of e-liquid vap...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dugas EN,Sylvestre MP,O'Loughlin J

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Respiratory illness (RI) remains a public health problem in Laos, but little is known about the overall burden and people's healthcare-seeking behavior for RI. Understanding the burden of RI and community patterns of healthcare-seeking behavior would provide better guidance for Lao public health program and ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Mayxay M,Hansana V,Sengphilom B,Oulay L,Thammavongsa V,Somphet V,Taykeophithoune C,Nathavong S,Phanthady J,Chareunvong K,Chanthavilay P,Sychareun V

更新日期：2013-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in national programs has proceeded apace since 2006, mostly in high-income countries. Recently concluded pilots of HPV vaccination in low-income countries have provided important lessons learned for these settings; however, rigorous evaluations of the feasib...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： LaMontagne DS,Nghi NQ,Nga le T,Janmohamed A,Huyen DT,Hien NT,Tsu VD

更新日期：2014-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Weight gain that commonly accompanies smoking cessation can undermine a person's attempt to quit and increase the risk for metabolic disorders. Research indicates that obese smokers have more weight concerns and gain more weight after quitting than non-obese smokers, yet little is known about possible reason...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bush T,Hsu C,Levine MD,Magnusson B,Miles L

更新日期：2014-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experience some of the highest rates of otitis media in the world. Key risk factors for otitis media in Aboriginal children in Australia are largely social and environmental factors such as overcrowded housing, poverty and limited access to services. Despite thi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： DeLacy J,Dune T,Macdonald JJ

更新日期：2020-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Injection overuse and unsafe injection practices facilitate transmission of bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Anecdotal reports of unsafe and unnecessary therapeutic injections and the high prevalence of HBV (8.0%), HCV (6.5...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Vong S,Perz JF,Sok S,Som S,Goldstein S,Hutin Y,Tulloch J

更新日期：2005-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many factors have been associated with circulation of the dengue fever virus and vector, although the dynamics of transmission are not yet fully understood. The aim of this work is to estimate the spatial distribution of the risk of dengue fever in an area of continuous dengue occurrence. METHODS:This is a ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Cordeiro R,Donalisio MR,Andrade VR,Mafra AC,Nucci LB,Brown JC,Stephan C

更新日期：2011-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the known health and healthcare costs of untreated chlamydia infection and the efforts of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) to control chlamydia through early detection and treatment of asymptomatic infection, the rates of screening are well below the 2010-2011 target rate of 35%. Gen...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hogan AH,Howell-Jones RS,Pottinger E,Wallace LM,McNulty CA

更新日期：2010-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the validity of the Active Australia Survey across different subgroups and its responsiveness to change, as few previous studies have examined this. METHODS:The Active Australia Survey was validated against the ActiGraph as an objective measure of physical activity. Participa...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Vandelanotte C,Duncan MJ,Stanton R,Rosenkranz RR,Caperchione CM,Rebar AL,Savage TN,Mummery WK,Kolt GS

更新日期：2019-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regular HIV testing is vital for timely linkage to the HIV care continuum and ensuring the success of behavioral and biomedical interventions to prevent HIV acquisition. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are a key population for HIV prevention, treatment, and care efforts globally. This study measures the fact...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Park JN,Papworth E,Billong SC,Elat JB,Kassegne S,Grosso A,Moukam L,Macauley I,Yomb YR,Mondoleba V,Eloundou J,LeBreton M,Ketende SC,Baral S

更新日期：2014-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity and caries are common conditions in childhood and can have significant implications on children's wellbeing. Evidence into their association remains conflicting. Furthermore, studies examining the ssociation between obesity and caries commonly focus on individual-level determinants. The present study...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Paisi M,Kay E,Kaimi I,Witton R,Nelder R,Potterton R,Lapthorne D

更新日期：2018-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Common disease risk clusters in families due to shared genetics, exposure to environmental risk factors, and because many health behaviours are established and maintained in family environments. This randomised controlled trial will test whether the provision of a family health history (FHH) risk assessment ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wilson CJ,de la Haye K,Coveney J,Hughes DL,Hutchinson A,Miller C,Prichard I,Ward P,Koehly LM

更新日期：2016-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Salmonella is an infectious agents causing numerous cases of illness each year, and thereby having significant economic impact. Using returning Swedish travellers we estimated the burden of salmonellosis in different European countries. METHODS:From the Swedish database on notifiable communicable diseases 1...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： de Jong B,Ekdahl K

更新日期：2006-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lack of physical activity (PA) is a growing public health concern. There is a growing body of literature that suggests a positive relationship may exist between the amount of local green space near one's home and PA levels. For instance, park proximity has been shown to predict PA levels amongst certain popu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Flowers EP,Freeman P,Gladwell VF

更新日期：2016-05-20 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:HIV and Non communicable diseases (NCDs) are major problem of public health importance in developing countries. This study was conducted to explore and establish information on the magnitude, distribution of NCDs risk factors among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) which is scarce in Tanzania. METHOD:A cross ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kagaruki GB,Mayige MT,Ngadaya ES,Kimaro GD,Kalinga AK,Kilale AM,Kahwa AM,Materu GS,Mfinanga SG

更新日期：2014-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence on the differential impacts of the global food crisis as it translates into chronic food insecurity locally is essential to design food security interventions targeting the most vulnerable population groups. There are no studies on the extent of chronic food insecurity or its predictors among adoles...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Belachew T,Lindstrom D,Gebremariam A,Jira C,Hattori MK,Lachat C,Huybregts L,Kolsteren P

更新日期：2012-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2016, India reported 709 acute diarrheal disease (ADD) outbreaks (> 25% of all outbreaks). Tribal populations are at higher risk with 27% not having accessibility to safe drinking water and 75% households not having toilets. On June 26, 2017 Pedda-Gujjul-Thanda, a tribal village reported an acute diarrhea...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Maramraj KK,Subbalakshmi G,Ali MS,Dikid T,Yadav R,Sodha SV,Jain SK,Singh SK

更新日期：2020-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is limited evidence for the effectiveness of social media to promote healthy behaviour among Indigenous Australians, including to reduce smoking. Social media has significant potential to stimulate interpersonal influence to quit, however an important knowledge gap is how and what content people choose...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hefler M,Kerrigan V,Freeman B,Boot GR,Thomas DP

更新日期：2019-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are popular alternatives to conventional cigarettes among adult smokers wishing to reduce their exposure to harmful smoke constituents. However, little information exists on the relative internal exposures resulting from the exclusive or dual use of e-cigarettes. METHODS...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： D'Ruiz CD,Graff DW,Robinson E

更新日期：2016-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Consistent findings about the effectiveness of parent programs to prevent or reduce child maltreatment are lacking. METHODS:In the present meta-analysis we synthesized findings from 27 independent samples from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effectiveness of 20 different intervention programs aim...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Euser S,Alink LR,Stoltenborgh M,Bakermans-Kranenburg MJ,van IJzendoorn MH

更新日期：2015-10-18 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:The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between mean body mass index (BMI) and prevalence of obesity in adult populations living in Brazilian State capitals. METHODS:An ecological study was conducted, using data from the National Household Budget Survey conducted in July 2002 through Ju...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lobato JC,Kale PL,Velarde LG,Szklo M,Costa AJ

更新日期：2015-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The decreasing suicide rate in China has been regarded as a major contributor to the decline of global suicide rate in the past decade. However, previous estimations on China's suicide rates might not be accurate, since often they were based on the data from the Ministry of Health's Vital Registration ("MOH-...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Sha F,Chang Q,Law YW,Hong Q,Yip PSF

更新日期：2018-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most estimates of HIV prevalence have been based on sentinel surveillance of pregnant women which may either under-estimate or over-estimate the actual prevalence in adult female population. One situation which can lead to either an underestimate or an overestimate of the actual HIV prevalence is where there...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kongnyuy EJ,Wiysonge CS

更新日期：2008-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In developed countries, adolescent and young adult diets have been found to be nutritionally poor. The aim of this study was to examine whether a choice architecture intervention, re-arrangement of produce within a grocery store to increase the accessibility of fruit and vegetables, affected purchasing behav...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Walmsley R,Jenkinson D,Saunders I,Howard T,Oyebode O

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of health care, particularly for people with chronic conditions, combines the activities of health professionals, patients, informal carers and social networks that support them. Understanding the non-professional roles in health management requires information about the health related activit...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jowsey T,Yen L,W PM

更新日期：2012-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acceptability is a critical requisite in establishing feasibility when planning a larger effectiveness trial. This study assessed the acceptability of conducting a feasibility randomized clinical trial of a 20-week microenterprise intervention for economically-vulnerable African-American young adults, aged 1...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jennings Mayo-Wilson L,Coleman J,Timbo F,Latkin C,Torres Brown ER,Butler AI,Conserve DF,Glass NE

更新日期：2020-12-02 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