Trends of socioeconomic inequality in using maternal health care services in Lao People's Democratic Republic from year 2000 to 2012.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alcohol misuse has been linked to intimate partner violence (IPV). However, this association is not usually examined in Russia. Moreover, more investigation is required as to whether specific drinking contexts are also associated with IPV. The objectives of this study are: to investigate whether alcohol misu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zhan W,Shaboltas AV,Skochilov RV,Kozlov AP,Krasnoselskikh TV,Abdala N

更新日期：2011-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. Besides cigarette smoking, waterpipe and e-cigarettes are gaining popularity among young adults. Medical students' smoking behavior is of particular interest because of their impending role in health promotion as future physicians. Aim of our s...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Balogh E,Faubl N,Riemenschneider H,Balázs P,Bergmann A,Cseh K,Horváth F,Schelling J,Terebessy A,Wagner Z,Voigt K,Füzesi Z,Kiss I

更新日期：2018-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a huge interest by faith-based organizations (FBOs) in sub-Saharan Africa and elsewhere in HIV prevention interventions that build on the religious aspects of being. Successful partnerships between the public health services and FBOs will require a better understanding of the conceptual framing of H...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Mpofu E,Nkomazana F,Muchado JA,Togarasei L,Bingenheimer JB

更新日期：2014-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knowledge and awareness concerning sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has become the burning issue of the day. Although STDs pose serious risks to health security, there is very little literature quantifying the knowledge and awareness of these diseases and their principal socioeconomic determinants. The a...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hossain M,Mani KK,Sidik SM,Shahar HK,Islam R

更新日期：2014-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been a sharp increase in the incidence of breast cancer in China in recent years. A number of female physical characteristics, such as age at menarche, menopause, first birth and the duration of breastfeeding, have been linked to breast cancer, yet data on these factors in Chinese women is largely ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zhang Q,Liu LY,Wang F,Mu K,Yu ZG

更新日期：2012-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about patterns in the transition from healthy weight to overweight or obesity during the elementary school years. This study examined whether there were distinct body mass index (BMI) trajectory groups among elementary school children, and predictors of trajectory group membership. METHODS:T...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chen TA,Baranowski T,Moreno JP,O'Connor TM,Hughes SO,Baranowski J,Woehler D,Kimbro RT,Johnston CA

更新日期：2016-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a vaccine preventable infection yet vaccination rates are low among injection drug users (IDUs) despite the high risk of infection and longstanding recommendations to promote vaccination. We sought to improve vaccination rates by reaching IDUs through syringe exchange programs (SEP...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bowman S,Grau LE,Singer M,Scott G,Heimer R

更新日期：2014-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prisons offer the state the opportunity to gain access to a population that is at particularly high risk of ill-health. Despite the supportive legal and policy structures surrounding prison rehabilitation, the oppressive nature of the austerity policy in England threatens its advanced improvement. METHODS:U...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ismail N

更新日期：2019-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health questionnaires must present accredited measurement properties such as validity, reliability and sensitivity to change, the latter being essential for interventions to be planned and for evaluating their effectiveness. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity to change of a Beach Questionn...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Fernández-Morano T,de Troya-Martín M,Rivas-Ruiz F,Blázquez-Sánchez N,Buendía-Eisman A

更新日期：2015-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes as being a chronic disease with a number of complications deteriorates the quality of life among the people with type 2 diabetes. Health related quality of life is widely used as an important health outcome measure worldwide. This study assessed the quality of life among the people living with type ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Thapa S,Pyakurel P,Baral DD,Jha N

更新日期：2019-08-27 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:Little is known regarding the patterning and socio-demographic distribution of multiple sedentary behaviours in children. The aims of this study were to: 1) describe the leisure-time sedentary behaviour of 9-10 year old British children, and 2) establish associations with objectively-measured sedentary time....

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Klitsie T,Corder K,Visscher TL,Atkin AJ,Jones AP,van Sluijs EM

更新日期：2013-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have demonstrated links between cardiovascular disease and physical inactivity and poor air quality, which are both associated with neighborhood greenness. However, no studies have directly investigated neighborhood greenness in relation to coronary heart disease risk. We investigated the ef...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Pereira G,Foster S,Martin K,Christian H,Boruff BJ,Knuiman M,Giles-Corti B

更新日期：2012-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) consists of 13 items and assesses patient (or consumer) self-reported knowledge, skills, and confidence for self-management of one's health or chronic condition. The aim of this study was to translate the original American version of the PAM13 into German and to test the ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zill JM,Dwinger S,Kriston L,Rohenkohl A,Härter M,Dirmaier J

更新日期：2013-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to determine whether Gulf war veterans and their partners are at increased risk of adverse reproductive events and whether their children have increased risk of serious health problems. Methods and response to the study are reported here. METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort stud...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Maconochie N,Doyle P,Davies G,Lewis S,Pelerin M,Prior S,Sampson P

更新日期：2003-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking is a UK public health threat but GPs can be effective in helping patients to quit; consequently, the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) incentivises the recording of smoking status and delivery of cessation advice in patients' medical records. This study investigates the association between smoking...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Taggar JS,Coleman T,Lewis S,Szatkowski L

更新日期：2012-07-10 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:Patients with TB have diverse and often challenging clinical and social needs that may hamper successful treatment outcomes. Understanding the need for additional support during treatment (enhanced case management, or ECM) is important for workforce capacity planning. North West England TB Cohort Audit (TBCA...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tucker A,Mithoo J,Cleary P,Woodhead M,MacPherson P,Wingfield T,Davies S,Wake C,McMaster P,Bertel Squire S

更新日期：2017-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2010, India accounted for 65,500 (47%) of the 139,300 measles-related deaths that occurred globally. Data on the quality of age-appropriate measles vaccination in rural India is sparse. We explored the following issues: (i) What proportion of Indian children were appropriately vaccinated against measles a...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Awofeso N,Rammohan A,Iqbal K

更新日期：2013-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore whether there is a potential for greater use of research-based information in public health practice in a local setting. Secondly, if research-based information is relevant, to explore the extent to which this generates questioning behaviour. DESIGN:Qualitative study using focus group discussions,...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Forsetlund L,Bjørndal A

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important outcome in times of Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment (HAART). We compared the HRQoL of HIV positive patients receiving HAART with those awaiting treatment in public sector facilities in the Free State province in South Africa. METHODS:A stratified...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Louwagie GM,Bachmann MO,Meyer K,Booysen Fle R,Fairall LR,Heunis C

更新日期：2007-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Considering the lack of studies that examine built environmental factors associated with life satisfaction among old people in developing countries, particularly those focused on Brazil, the aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of life satisfaction among old adults residents in a Brazilian urban ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Teixeira Vaz C,de Souza Andrade AC,Proietti FA,Coelho Xavier C,de Lima Friche AA,Teixeira Caiaffa W

更新日期：2019-07-03 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:Pain is common in otherwise healthy adolescents. In recent years widespread musculoskeletal pain, in contrast to single site pain, and associating factors has been emphasized. Musculoskeletal pain has not been examined in Arctic indigenous adolescents. The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of w...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Eckhoff C,Kvernmo S

更新日期：2014-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical activity reduces cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends children engage in 60 min daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). The effect of compliance with this recommendation on childhood cardiovascular risk has not been empirically tested. T...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Füssenich LM,Boddy LM,Green DJ,Graves LEF,Foweather L,Dagger RM,McWhannell N,Henaghan J,Ridgers ND,Stratton G,Hopkins ND

更新日期：2016-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite international guidelines describing psychotherapy as first choice for people with personality disorders (PDs), well-designed research on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of psychotherapy for PD is scarce. Schema therapy (ST) is a specific form of psychological treatment that proved to be effe...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bamelis LL,Evers SM,Arntz A

更新日期：2012-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Female circumcision (FC) has lifelong adverse social and health consequences for women, and its abolition will not only enhance the health of children and women, but also promote gender equality. Like many other Western countries, Norway hosts a large proportion of immigrants from FC-practicing countries, th...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gele AA,Johansen EB,Sundby J

更新日期：2012-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Around 6% of total deaths are related to alcohol consumption worldwide. Mathematical models are important tools to estimate disease burden and to assess the cost-effectiveness of interventions to address this burden. METHODS:We carried out a systematic review on models, searching main health literature data...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bardach AE,Alcaraz AO,Ciapponi A,Garay OU,Riviere AP,Palacios A,Cremonte M,Augustovski F

更新日期：2019-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of smoking has been decreasing in Norway for decades. In contrast, the prevalence of snus use has recently increased substantially, especially among females. While there is a clear social gradient in smoking, with a higher smoking prevalence among individuals with low socioeconomic status (SES...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tjora T,Skogen JC,Sivertsen B

更新日期：2020-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Mexico, as in other developing countries, micronutrient deficiencies are common in infants between 6 and 24 months of age and are an important public health problem. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and of iron, folic acid, and zinc deficiencies in Mexican children und...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Duque X,Flores-Hernández S,Flores-Huerta S,Méndez-Ramírez I,Muñoz S,Turnbull B,Martínez-Andrade G,Ramos RI,González-Unzaga M,Mendoza ME,Martínez H

更新日期：2007-11-30 00:00:00