Cohort profile: social well-being and determinants of health study (SWADES), Kerala, India.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research on patient safety in emergency medical services (EMS) has mainly focused on the organisation's and/or the EMS personnel's perspective. Little is known about how patients perceive safety in EMS. This study aims to describe the patients' experiences of their sense of safety in EMS. METHODS:A qualitat...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Venesoja A,Castrén M,Tella S,Lindström V

更新日期：2020-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To update the estimation of the adult HIV prevalence and number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in India for the year 2008-2009 with the combination of improved data and methods. DESIGN:Based on HIV sentinel surveillance (HSS) data and a set of epidemiological assumptions, estimates of HIV prevalence and ...

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authors： Pandey A,Sahu D,Bakkali T,Reddy D,Venkatesh S,Kant S,Bhattacharya M,Raj Y,Haldar P,Bhardwaj D,Chandra N

更新日期：2012-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Physical inactivity has been described as a global pandemic. Interventions aimed at developing skills in lifelong physical activities may provide the foundation for an active lifestyle into adulthood. In general, school-based physical activity interventions targeting adolescents have produced modest result...

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authors： Lubans DR,Smith JJ,Peralta LR,Plotnikoff RC,Okely AD,Salmon J,Eather N,Dewar DL,Kennedy S,Lonsdale C,Hilland TA,Estabrooks P,Finn TL,Pollock E,Morgan PJ

更新日期：2016-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Teenage pregnancy remains a worldwide health concern which is an outcome of, and contributor to, health inequalities. The need for gender-aware interventions with a focus on males in addressing teenage pregnancy has been highlighted as a global health need by WHO and identified in systematic reviews of (re...

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authors： Lohan M,Aventin Á,Clarke M,Curran RM,Maguire L,Hunter R,McDowell C,McDaid L,Young H,White J,Fletcher A,French R,Bonell C,Bailey JV,O'Hare L

更新日期：2018-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the literature for evidence of smoking and alcohol intake as independent risk factors for invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). DESIGN:Systematic review. METHODS:MEDLINE (1946-May 2012) and EMBASE (1947-May 2012) were searched for studies investigating alcohol or smoking as risk fact...

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authors： Cruickshank HC,Jefferies JM,Clarke SC

更新日期：2014-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopic surgical excision of rectovaginal endometriosis. DESIGN:A multicentre, prospective cohort study. SETTING:51 hospitals accredited as specialist endometriosis centres. PARTICIPANTS:5162 women of reproductive age with rectovaginal endometriosis of which...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Byrne D,Curnow T,Smith P,Cutner A,Saridogan E,Clark TJ,BSGE Endometriosis Centres.

更新日期：2018-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To summarise the unfolding of the COVID-19 epidemic among slum dwellers and different social strata in the city of Buenos Aires during the first 20 weeks after the first reported case. DESIGN:Observational study using a time-series analysis. Natural experiment in a big city. SETTING:Population of the city o...

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authors： Macchia A,Ferrante D,Battistella G,Mariani J,González Bernaldo de Quirós F

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of immediate treatment with ranibizumab in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) with good (better than 6/12) starting visual acuity compared with current UK clinical guidance of waiting until vision falls below 6/12 to begin treatment, using rea...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Butt T,Lee A,Lee C,Tufail A,UK AMD EMR Study Group.

更新日期：2015-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Published in 2018, the 5C scale is psychometrically validated to assess five psychological antecedents of vaccination (confidence, complacency, constraints, calculation and collective responsibility). The original version offers a validated English and German scale to assess these determinants with a short...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Betsch C,Bach Habersaat K,Deshevoi S,Heinemeier D,Briko N,Kostenko N,Kocik J,Böhm R,Zettler I,Wiysonge CS,Dubé È,Gagneur A,Botelho-Nevers E,Gagneux-Brunon A,Sivelä J

更新日期：2020-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Depressive disorders are very common diseases entailing a great burden on affected people. However, comprehensive information on long-term disease course in patients with severe depression is lacking so far. The objectives of the DELTA study are to examine long-term outcomes and their predicting factors, t...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Kirchberger I,Maleckar B,Meisinger C,Linseisen J,Schmauss M,Baumgärtner J

更新日期：2019-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to assess the knowledge of risk factors and warning symptoms and attitude towards gastric cancer screening among the general population in China. SETTING:Hunan province, China PARTICIPANTS: Individuals aged older than 18 years were recruited using a cluster sampling method. DESIGN:A cross-...

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authors： Liu Q,Zeng X,Wang W,Huang RL,Huang YJ,Liu S,Huang YH,Wang YX,Fang QH,He G,Zeng Y

更新日期：2019-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Eye diseases and visual impairment more commonly affect elderly adults, thus, the majority of ophthalmic cohort studies have focused on older adults. Cohort studies on the ocular health of younger adults, on the other hand, have been few. The Raine Study is a longitudinal study that has been following a co...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lee SS,Lingham G,Yazar S,Sanfilippo PG,Charng J,Chen FK,Hewitt AW,Ng F,Hammond C,Straker LM,Eastwood PR,MacGregor S,Rose KA,Lucas RM,Guggenheim JA,Saw SM,Coroneo MT,He M,Mackey DA

更新日期：2020-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Canada is among the few countries in which e-cigarettes containing nicotine are prohibited. To date, there is little evidence on the prevalence and patterns of use of e-cigarettes in markets with product bans. The current study examines e-cigarette use among a sample of non-smokers and smokers in Canada. DES...

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authors： Shiplo S,Czoli CD,Hammond D

更新日期：2015-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In current practice, probands are asked to inform relatives about the possibility of predictive DNA testing when a pathogenic variant causing an inherited cardiac condition (ICC) is identified. Previous research on the uptake of genetic counselling and predictive DNA testing in relatives suggests that not ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： van den Heuvel LM,Hoedemaekers YM,Baas AF,van Tintelen JP,Smets EMA,Christiaans I

更新日期：2019-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was aimed to explore parents' experience of assisting children affected by tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) with subependymal giant-cell astrocytoma (SEGA) manifestation, in order to understand their caring needs and expectation of support. SETTING AND PROCEDURE:The study was designed according to...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Graffigna G,Bosio C,Cecchini I

更新日期：2013-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A considerable number of clinical studies experience delays, which result in increased duration and costs. In multicentre studies, patient recruitment is among the leading causes of delays. Poor site selection can result in low recruitment and bad data quality. Site selection is therefore crucial for study...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Hurtado-Chong A,Joeris A,Hess D,Blauth M

更新日期：2017-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are a major public health problem. Condoms provide effective protection but there are many barriers to use. Face-to-face health promotion interventions are resource-intensive and show mixed results. Interactive digital interventions may provide a suitable alternative, ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bailey JV,Webster R,Hunter R,Freemantle N,Rait G,Michie S,Estcourt C,Anderson J,Gerressu M,Stephenson J,Ang CS,Hart G,Dhanjal S,Murray E

更新日期：2015-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study seeks to describe current e-cigarette users' patterns of use including primary motivation for use, dual use, use with nicotine and principal flavour used, according to individuals' sociodemographic characteristics and conventional tobacco consumption in Barcelona, Spain. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTIC...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Bunch K,Fu M,Ballbè M,Matilla-Santader N,Lidón-Moyano C,Martin-Sanchez JC,Fernandez E,Martínez-Sánchez JM

更新日期：2018-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse the clinical features, inflammatory markers and radiographs of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) cases with lobe or multi foci infiltration; with a special focus on factors which allow the differential diagnosis of viral and mycoplasma pneumonia. SETTING:Retrospective chart review of CAP cases i...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Guo WL,Wang J,Zhu LY,Hao CL

更新日期：2015-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mentoring is frequently suggested as an intervention to address gender inequalities in the workplace. OBJECTIVES:To systematically review evidence published since a definitive review in 2006 on the effectiveness of mentoring interventions aimed at achieving gender equality in academic medicine. DESIGN:Syst...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： House A,Dracup N,Burkinshaw P,Ward V,Bryant LD

更新日期：2021-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the impact of caesarean section on breastfeeding indicators-early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding under 6 months and children ever breastfed (at least once)-in sub-Saharan Africa. DESIGN:Secondary analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS). SETTING:Thirty-three low-inco...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Yisma E,Mol BW,Lynch JW,Smithers LG

更新日期：2019-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Geographical disparities have been identified as a specific barrier to cancer screening and a cause of worse outcomes for patients with cancer. In the present study, our aim was to assess the influence of geographical disparities on the survival outcomes of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) treate...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Lin ST,Meng DF,Yang Q,Wang W,Peng LX,Zheng LS,Qiang YY,Mei Y,Xu L,Li CZ,Peng XS,Hu H,Lang YH,Liu ZJ,Wang MD,Li HF,Huang BJ,Qian CN,Sun R

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Vitamin D is related to resistance to chronic diseases, physiological parameters and functional measures. All of these relationships underscore the potential benefits of cholecalciferol or D3 (nutritional vitamin D) in cancer. This is the first study designed to obtain conclusive evidence on the effect of ...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Martinez-Alonso M,Dusso A,Ariza G,Nabal M

更新日期：2014-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoarthritis (OA) pathophysiology is driven in part by joint inflammation. Resveratrol has in vitro anti-inflammatory properties. We aim to assess the efficacy of oral resveratrol for knee pain at 3 months in people with knee OA. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:We will conduct a randomised double-blind placebo-con...

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authors： Nguyen C,Boutron I,Baron G,Coudeyre E,Berenbaum F,Poiraudeau S,Rannou F

更新日期：2017-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The primary aim of the proposed study is to examine the efficacy of an 8-month supervised, high-intensity progressive resistance training and impact loading programme in comparison with a supervised machine-based isometric exercise training programme using the bioDensity system in older men with low bone m...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Harding AT,Weeks BK,Watson SL,Beck BR

更新日期：2017-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate different professionals' (nurse anaesthetists', anaesthesiologists', and postanaesthesia care unit nurses') descriptions of and reflections on the postoperative handover. DESIGN:A focus group interview study with a descriptive design using qualitative content analysis of transcripts. SETTING...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Randmaa M,Engström M,Swenne CL,Mårtensson G

更新日期：2017-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The role of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) as an indicator of inflammation has been the focus of research recently. We aimed to investigate the prognostic value of PLR for sepsis. DESIGN:A retrospective cohort study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:Data were extracted from the Multiparameter Intelligent Monito...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Shen Y,Huang X,Zhang W

更新日期：2019-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:As adults age, their senses tend to decline and a large portion of those most affected by sensory decline reside in long-term care. At present, the creation of a sense-sensitive environment in long-term care is a difficult task as there is minimal evidence or tools available to guide this process. The 5Sen...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Backman C,Squires JE

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:(1) To explain general practitioners' (GPs') approaches to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and overdiagnosis; (2) to explain how GPs reason about their PSA testing routines and (3) to explain how these routines influence GPs' personal experience as clinicians. SETTING:Primary care practices in Austr...

journal_title：BMJ open

authors： Pickles K,Carter SM,Rychetnik L

更新日期：2015-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To clarify the pathophysiological basis of persistent geotropic positional nystagmus (PGN) in patients with the horizontal canal type of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (H-BPPV), the time constant (TC) of nystagmus and the relationship between its slow phase eye velocity (SPV) and the angle of head rotat...

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authors： Imai T,Matsuda K,Takeda N,Uno A,Kitahara T,Horii A,Nishiike S,Inohara H

更新日期：2015-01-13 00:00:00