Trends and Spatio-temporal variation of female genital mutilation among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: a Spatio-temporal and multivariate decomposition analysis of Ethiopian demographic and health surveys.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Weight-related stigmatization is a public health problem. It impairs the psychological well-being of obese individuals and hinders them from adopting weight-loss behaviors. We conducted an experimental study to investigate weight stigmatization in work settings using a sample of experienced human resource (H...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Giel KE,Zipfel S,Alizadeh M,Schäffeler N,Zahn C,Wessel D,Hesse FW,Thiel S,Thiel A

更新日期：2012-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The school environment provides crucial opportunities for children to engage in health-promoting physical activity (PA). Japanese children clean their schools and have recess time every school day. The primary aim of the study is to describe the levels of physical activity during school cleaning and recess t...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tanaka C,Tanaka M,Inoue S,Okuda M,Tanaka S

更新日期：2019-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Zinc plays an important role in cellular growth, cellular differentiation and metabolism. The results of previous meta-analyses evaluating effect of zinc supplementation on linear growth are inconsistent. We have updated and evaluated the available evidence according to Grading of Recommendations, Assessme...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Imdad A,Bhutta ZA

更新日期：2011-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about preschool parents' cognitions, barriers, supports and modeling of key obesogenic behaviors, including breakfast, fruit and vegetable consumption, sugary beverage intake, feeding practices, portion sizes, active playtime, reduced screen-time, sleep and selection of child-care centers wit...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Martin-Biggers J,Spaccarotella K,Hongu N,Alleman G,Worobey J,Byrd-Bredbenner C

更新日期：2015-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intimate partner violence (IPV) can result in significant harm to women and families and is especially prevalent when women are pregnant or recent mothers. Maternal and child health nurses (MCHN) in Victoria, Australia are community-based nurse/midwives who see over 95% of all mothers with newborns. MCHN are...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Taft AJ,Small R,Humphreys C,Hegarty K,Walter R,Adams C,Agius P

更新日期：2012-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retirement is a key life event, which is associated with changes in physical activity, however, there is limited evidence with regard to changes in physical activity that take place in post-retirement years. The aim of this study was to examine how leisure-time physical activity changes shortly after the tra...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Holstila A,Mänty M,Rahkonen O,Lahelma E,Lahti J

更新日期：2017-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Harmful alcohol use has been linked to the spread of HIV in Kenya. It also adversely affects those on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment through poor compliance. This study using participatory research and action (PRA) methods sought to understand factors related to alcohol abuse and non-adherence and to formula...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Othieno CJ,Obondo A,Mathai M

更新日期：2012-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The coexistence of overweight/obesity and undernutrition is often referred to as the double burden of malnutrition (DB). DB was shown to exist in many developing countries, especially in urban areas. Much less is known about DB in rural areas of developing countries. Also, the exact definition of DB varies b...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Fongar A,Gödecke T,Qaim M

更新日期：2019-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childhood stunting is an important public health problem in the haor region of Bangladesh. Haor areas are located in the north-eastern part of the country and are vulnerable to seasonal flooding. The key objective of this study is to identify the capabilities of the parents and their children that shape mult...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chakraborty B,Yousefzadeh S,Darak S,Haisma H

更新日期：2020-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contrary to intuition, use of lower strength nicotine e-liquids might not offer reduced health risk if compensatory puffing behaviour occurs. Compensatory puffing (e.g. more frequent, longer puffs) or user behaviour (increasing the wattage) can lead to higher temperatures at which glycerine and propylene gly...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Cox S,Kośmider L,McRobbie H,Goniewicz M,Kimber C,Doig M,Dawkins L

更新日期：2016-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A number of different models have been used in order to explain the links between unemployment and ill-health. The objective of this study was to test different proposed models in an empirical setting. METHODS:A cohort of school-leavers consisting of more than 1000 persons was followed for 14 years up to th...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Janlert U,Hammarström A

更新日期：2009-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stability in alcohol habits varies over time and in subgroups, but there are few longitudinal studies assessing stability in alcohol habits by socio-demographic subgroups and potential predictors of stability and change. The aim was to study stability and change in alcohol habits by sex, age, and socio-econo...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Sydén L,Wennberg P,Forsell Y,Romelsjö A

更新日期：2014-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early child development influences many aspects of wellbeing, health, competence in literacy and numeracy, criminality, and social and economic participation throughout the life course. Children from disadvantaged groups have less possibilities of achieving full development. By providing a positive start for...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Morrison J,Pikhart H,Ruiz M,Goldblatt P

更新日期：2014-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seasonal migrant and permanent laborers who are working in big mechanized agricultural farms in Metema - Humera lowlands are not included in Ethiopia Malaria Elimination Program. The aim of this research was to show the high confirmed and treated malaria cases in these laborers. METHODS:A retrospective anal...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lemma W

更新日期：2020-03-12 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:Attracted by the expected benefits such as reduced absenteeism and increased productivity, more and more firms decide to implement workplace health promotion programs (WHPPs). However, those programs can only be effective if employees actually participate. This study aims to (1) gain insight into the degree ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lier LM,Breuer C,Dallmeyer S

更新日期：2019-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schistosomiasis mansoni constitutes a significant public health problem in Rwanda. The nationwide prevalence mapping conducted in 2007-2008 revealed that prevalence per district ranges from 0 to 69.5% among school children. In response, mass drug administration campaigns were initiated. However, a few years ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Nyandwi E,Veldkamp A,Amer S,Karema C,Umulisa I

更新日期：2017-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Induced abortion (IA) has shown social inequality related to birthplace and education with higher rates of IAs in immigrant and in less educated women relative to their native and highly educated counterparts. This study examined the independent and joint effects of birthplace and education on IA, repeated a...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： González-Rábago Y,Rodriguez-Alvarez E,Borrell LN,Martín U

更新日期：2017-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:News media are key sources of information regarding tobacco issues, and help set the tobacco control policy agenda. We examined US news coverage of voluntarily smokefree restaurants and bars in locales without mandatory policies to understand how such initiatives are perceived. METHODS:We searched three onl...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： McDaniel PA,Offen N,Yerger V,Forsyth S,Malone RE

更新日期：2015-08-08 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: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:Refuse collectors are at a high risk for fatal and non-fatal occupational accidents. This is more intensified in developing countries, like Ethiopia, due to physically demanding nature of the job. However, information on occupational injuries and related factors are almost non-existent in Ethiopia. Thus, the...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Eskezia D,Aderaw Z,Ahmed KY,Tadese F

更新日期：2016-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe has established the Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) to monitor changes in overweight in primary-school children. The aims of this paper are to present the anthropometric results of COSI Round 2 (2009/2010) and to explore changes ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wijnhoven TM,van Raaij JM,Spinelli A,Starc G,Hassapidou M,Spiroski I,Rutter H,Martos É,Rito AI,Hovengen R,Pérez-Farinós N,Petrauskiene A,Eldin N,Braeckevelt L,Pudule I,Kunešová M,Breda J

更新日期：2014-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Until now only limited research has been done on the prevalence of chronic pain in primary care. The aim of this investigation was to study the health care utilisation of patients suffering from pain. How many patients visit an outpatient clinic because of the symptom of pain? These data were compared with d...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Friessem CH,Willweber-Strumpf A,Zenz MW

更新日期：2009-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In spite of a growing economy, unemployment is still a severe socio-economic problem in Lithuania. Nonetheless, no studies have been performed about the associations between unemployment and mental health in Lithuania. The aim of this study was to evaluate the associations between unemployment duration and d...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Stankunas M,Kalediene R,Starkuviene S,Kapustinskiene V

更新日期：2006-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An earlier attempt to adapt the REALM (Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine) word recognition test to Dutch was not entirely successful due to ceiling effects. In contrast to REALM, the Short Assessment of Health Literacy (SAHL) assesses both word recognition and comprehension in the health domain. T...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Pander Maat H,Essink-Bot ML,Leenaars KE,Fransen MP

更新日期：2014-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer (BC) is a major public health problem, with rising incidence in many regions of the globe. Although mortality has recently dropped in developed countries, death rates are still increasing in some developing countries, as seen in Brazil. Among the reasons for this phenomenon are the lack of stru...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Caleffi M,Ribeiro RA,Duarte Filho DL,Ashton-Prolla P,Bedin AJ Jr,Skonieski GP,Zignani JM,Giacomazzi J,Franco LR,Graudenz M,Pohlmann P,Fernandes JG,Kivitz P,Weber B

更新日期：2009-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our group recently completed a randomized controlled trial, evaluating the efficacy of providing 5 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT; in the form of the nicotine patch) by expedited postal mail without behavioral assistance to regular adult smokers interested in receiving it. The findings revea...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kushnir V,Selby P,Zawertailo L,Tyndale RF,Leatherdale ST,Cunningham JA

更新日期：2017-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We identified bullying victimization (bullied on school property versus cyberbullied) by selected demographic, personal characteristic, and behavior variables. METHODS:A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on adolescents (n = 13,583) completing the 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) in grades 9 throu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Merrill RM,Hanson CL

更新日期：2016-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current literature suggests that forming implementation intentions (simple 'if-then' plans) about how to refuse the offer of a cigarette may be an effective intervention to reduce smoking initiation in adolescents. This study is a pragmatic trial to test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of such a...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Conner M,Grogan S,Lawton R,Armitage C,West R,Siddiqi K,Gannon B,Torgerson C,Flett K,Simms-Ellis R

更新日期：2013-01-19 00:00:00