Prevalence of short stature, underweight, overweight, and obesity among school children in Jordan.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traditionally, women have been the main respondents for most of knowledge, attitude and practice survey related to family planning and fertility intention. However it is not well known how responses of women about husbands reflect the husband's attitude and practices. Thus this study is conducted to examine ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Diro CW,Afework MF

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently in Australia there is a lack of clarity regarding routine assessment of primary school aged children's weight status despite it being the first step in the identification of overweight and obesity. The National Health and Medical Research Council Obesity Guidelines recommend primary health care pro...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Davidson K,Vidgen H,Denney-Wilson E,Daniels L

更新日期：2019-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is of significance to look into the intergenerational transmission of risk behaviour to explain the disparity of health. Our paper contributes to the literature by providing evidence in the context of China, focusing on smoking behaviour. METHODS:This paper studies the intergenerational transmission of s...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Pan J,Han W

更新日期：2017-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emotional abuse is central to other forms of abuse. The primary objective of this paper was to estimate the prevalence of emotional abuse among pupils in basic education schools and the risk factors associated with it in Aden governorate, Yemen. METHODS:Four districts were randomly selected from across the ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ba-Saddik AS,Hattab AS

更新日期：2012-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High infection rates of STIs are found among the different ethnic communities living in the Netherlands, especially among the Surinamese and Dutch-Antilleans. Only limited effective interventions that promote STI/HIV testing among these communities are available in the Netherlands. In the present study we id...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Westmaas AH,Kok G,Vriens P,Götz H,Richardus JH,Voeten H

更新日期：2012-11-09 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:The 'Physical Activity Care Pathway' (a Pilot for the 'Let's Get Moving' policy) is a systematic approach to integrating physical activity promotion into the primary care setting. It combines several methods reported to support behavioural change, including brief interventions, motivational interviewing, goa...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Boehler CE,Milton KE,Bull FC,Fox-Rushby JA

更新日期：2011-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over 50,000 individuals become infected with HIV annually in the U.S., and over a quarter of HIV infected individuals are heterosexuals. Undiagnosed HIV infection, as well as a lack of retention in care among those diagnosed, are both primary factors contributing to ongoing HIV incidence. Further, there are ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gwadz M,Cleland CM,Hagan H,Jenness S,Kutnick A,Leonard NR,Applegate E,Ritchie AS,Banfield A,Belkin M,Cross B,Del Olmo M,Ha K,Martinez BY,McCright-Gill T,Swain QL,Perlman DC,Kurth AE,BCAP Collaborative Research Team.

更新日期：2015-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Front-of package (FoP) nutrition labels are an option to guide consumer's decision at the point of food purchase. Chile was the first country worldwide to implement a FoP warning label and thereafter several countries have followed this model. The objective of this study is to describe the process of develop...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Reyes M,Garmendia ML,Olivares S,Aqueveque C,Zacarías I,Corvalán C

更新日期：2019-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim was to identify predictors of change in objectively measured physical activity over 12 months in the ProActive cohort to improve understanding of factors influencing change in physical activity. METHODS:ProActive is a physical activity promotion trial that took place in Eastern England (1999-2004). ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Simmons RK,van Sluijs EM,Hardeman W,Sutton S,Griffin SJ,ProActive project team.

更新日期：2010-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the UK, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities are generally considered to be at risk of low or variable immunisation uptake. Many strategies to increase uptake for the general population are relevant for GRT communities, however additional approaches may also be required, and importantly one cannot ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dyson L,Bedford H,Condon L,Emslie C,Ireland L,Mytton J,Overend K,Redsell S,Richardson Z,Jackson C

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A growing body of evidence suggest an association between physical activity levels and students psychological well-being. A number of research studies have evaluated playground interventions that aim to increase physical activity levels, decrease conflict and bullying, and improve students behaviour. The HAP...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Cotton W,Dudley D,Jackson K,Winslade M,Atkin J

更新日期：2017-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Men living in low- and middle-income countries are unlikely to seek mental health care, where poor healthcare infrastructure, differences in illness conceptualization, and stigma can impact treatment seeking. Vulnerable groups, such as former political prisoners, are more likely than others to experience pot...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lakin DP,Win KS,Aung H,Soe KNC,Kyi B,Marcell AV,Tol WA,Bass JK

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the association of socioeconomic position (SEP), measured by family financial situation and housing tenure in childhood and adulthood, with mental health conditions in adulthood. METHODS:Representative cross-sectional population data were collected using a risk factor surveillance system in South ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dal Grande E,Chittleborough CR,Wu J,Shi Z,Goldney RD,Taylor AW

更新日期：2015-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies to date have explored the relationship between the built environment and physical activity specifically in rural settings. The Ontario Public Health Standards policies mandate that health units in Ontario address the built environment; however, it is unclear how public health practitioners are in...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Coghill CL,Valaitis RK,Eyles JD

更新日期：2015-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study used insurance claims data to investigate infections associated with short-term water outage because of constructions or pipe breaks. METHODS:The present study used medical claims of one million insured persons for 2004-2006. We estimated incidences of gastroenteritis and eye and skin comp...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Huang LY,Wang YC,Liu CM,Wu TN,Chou CH,Sung FC,Wu CC

更新日期：2011-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interventions for curing most diseases and save lives of pregnant and delivering women exist, yet the power of health systems to deliver them to those in most need is not sufficient. The aims of this study were to design a participatory antenatal care (ANC) strengthening intervention and assess the implement...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Villadsen SF,Negussie D,GebreMariam A,Tilahun A,Friis H,Rasch V

更新日期：2015-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increases in the number of salmonellosis cases due to Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) in 2010 and 2011 prompted a public health investigation in Ontario, Canada. In this report, we describe the current epidemiology of travel-related (TR) SE, compare demographics, symptoms and phage types (PTs) of TR and domestic...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tighe MK,Savage R,Vrbova L,Toolan M,Whitfield Y,Varga C,Lee B,Allen V,Maki A,Walton R,Johnson C,Dhar B,Ahmed R,Crowcroft NS,Middleton D

更新日期：2012-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Employment is recognised as facilitating the personal and clinical recovery of people with psychosocial disability. Yet this group continue to experience considerable barriers to work, and, constitute a significant proportion of individuals engaged with Disability Employment Services (DES). Recognition of th...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Devine A,Vaughan C,Kavanagh A,Dickinson H,Byars S,Dimov S,Gye B,Brophy L

更新日期：2020-03-12 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:Public health policies sometimes have unexpected effects. Understanding how policies and interventions lead to outcomes is essential if policymakers and researchers are to intervene effectively and reduce harmful and other unintended consequences (UCs) of their actions. Yet, evaluating complex mechanisms and...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Oliver K,Lorenc T,Tinkler J,Bonell C

更新日期：2019-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical activity plays a critical role in health, including for effective weight maintenance, but adherence to guidelines is often poor. Similarly, although debate continues over whether a "best" diet exists for weight control, meta-analyses suggest little difference in outcomes between diets differing mark...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Taylor RW,Roy M,Jospe MR,Osborne HR,Meredith-Jones KJ,Williams SM,Brown RC

更新日期：2015-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examines variations in breast cancer screening among primary care clinicians by geographic location of clinical practice. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey design was used to examine approaches to breast cancer screening among physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants involved in p...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Santora LM,Mahoney MC,Lawvere S,Englert JJ,Symons AB,Mirand AL

更新日期：2003-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the high mortality and morbidity resulting from acute respiratory infections (ARI) globally, there are few data from low-income countries on costs of ARI to inform public health policy decisions We conducted a prospective survey to assess costs of ARI episodes in selected primary, secondary, and tert...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Peasah SK,Purakayastha DR,Koul PA,Dawood FS,Saha S,Amarchand R,Broor S,Rastogi V,Assad R,Kaul KA,Widdowson MA,Lal RB,Krishnan A

更新日期：2015-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Social Health Insurance (SHI) is widely used by countries attempting to move toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). While evidence suggests that SHI is a promising strategy for achieving UHC, low-income countries often struggle to implement and sustain SHI systems. It is therefore important to understand ho...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Suchman L,Hashim CV,Adu J,Mwachandi R

更新日期：2020-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between social capital and self-rated health has been documented in many developed compared to developing countries. Because social capital and health play important roles in development, it may be valuable to study their relationship in the context of a developing country with poorer health...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lau YK,Ataguba JE

更新日期：2015-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A "diet high in sodium" is the second most important dietary risk factor for health loss identified in the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. We therefore aimed to model health gains and costs (savings) of salt reduction interventions related to salt substitution and maximum levels in bread, including by e...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Nghiem N,Blakely T,Cobiac LJ,Cleghorn CL,Wilson N

更新日期：2016-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transportation by motorcycle and bicycle has become popular in Taiwan, this study was designed to investigate the protective effect of helmet use during motorcycle and bicycle accidents by using a propensity score-matched study based on trauma registry system data. METHODS:Data of adult patients hospitalize...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kuo SCH,Kuo PJ,Rau CS,Chen YC,Hsieh HY,Hsieh CH

更新日期：2017-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) including maltreatment and exposure to household stressors can impact the health of children. Community factors that provide support, friendship and opportunities for development may build children's resilience and protect them against some harmful impacts of ACEs. We exa...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bellis MA,Hughes K,Ford K,Hardcastle KA,Sharp CA,Wood S,Homolova L,Davies A

更新日期：2018-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical activity and sedentary behavior are considered independent risk factors for chronic disease. However, we do not fully understand their interrelation with key health outcomes such as subclinical atherosclerosis. This study examines the combined effects of sedentary behavior and physical activity on c...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Walker TJ,Heredia NI,Lee M,Laing ST,Fisher-Hoch SP,McCormick JB,Reininger BM

更新日期：2019-02-06 00:00:00