Acceptability of a hypothetical preventative HIV vaccine among people who use drugs in Vancouver, Canada.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Present study aimed to identify socio-demographic, medical and social-cognitive correlates of physical activity among Dutch older individuals. METHODS:A systematic random sample of 2,568 Dutch participants aged 45-70 years filled out the validated modified Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seni...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Mesters I,Wahl S,Van Keulen HM

更新日期：2014-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical and biological risk factors for vitamin D inadequacy are known; however, cultural- and population-specific behaviours and attitudes that influence these risk factors, particularly among Asian people, are less well documented. To understand more about prevailing attitudes and behaviour toward sunligh...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kung AW,Lee KK

更新日期：2006-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mission of Mercy (MOM) emergency dental clinics are a resource for populations lacking access to dental care. We designed a MOM event incorporating health equity components with established community partners who shared a common vision of addressing the oral health, physical health, and social service needs ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jackson DN,Passmore S,Fryer CS,Chen J,Kleinman DV,Horowitz AM,Butler J 3rd,Garza MA,Quinn SC,Thomas SB

更新日期：2018-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research evidence is essential to inform policies, interventions and programs, and yet research activities in mental and neurological (MN) health have been largely neglected, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Many challenges have been identified in the production and utilization of research e...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Fiestas F,Gallo C,Poletti G,Bustamante I,Alarcón RD,Mari JJ,Razzouk D,Olifson S,Mazzotti G

更新日期：2009-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lifestyle interventions have proven effective for lowering a cardiovascular risk profile by improving lifestyle behaviors, blood glucose and blood cholesterol levels. However, implementation of lifestyle interventions is often met with barriers. This qualitative study sought to determine anticipated barriers...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tonnon SC,Proper KI,van der Ploeg HP,Westerman MJ,Sijbesma E,van der Beek AJ

更新日期：2014-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Levels of physical activity remain low, particularly in deprived areas. Improving the street environment to promote walking for transport using a community engagement approach is a potential strategy to increase physical activity. An understanding of the implementation of this intervention approach is needed...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Adams EJ,Cavill N,Sherar LB

更新日期：2017-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whole body vibration (WBV) exposure at work is common and studies found evidence that this exposure might cause low back pain (LBP). A recent review concluded there is a lack of evidence of effective strategies to reduce WBV exposure. Most research in this field is focussed on the technical implications, alt...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tiemessen IJ,Hulshof CT,Frings-Dresen MH

更新日期：2007-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is growing evidence of the increased cancer risk associated with alcohol consumption, but this is not well understood by the general public. This study investigated the acceptability among drinkers of cancer warning statements for alcoholic beverages. METHODS:Six focus groups were conducted with Austr...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Pettigrew S,Jongenelis M,Chikritzhs T,Slevin T,Pratt IS,Glance D,Liang W

更新日期：2014-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to model the predictors of HIV prevalence in Malawi through a complex sample logistic regression and spatial mapping approach using the national Demographic and Health Survey datasets. METHODS:We conducted a secondary data analysis using the 2015-2016 Malawi Demographic and H...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Nutor JJ,Duah HO,Agbadi P,Duodu PA,Gondwe KW

更新日期：2020-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the number of studies examining the relationships between sedentary behaviors (SB) and anxiety is growing, an overarching evidence, taking into account children, adolescents, and adults as well as different types of SB and different categories of anxiety outcomes, is still missing. Thus, this system...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Stanczykiewicz B,Banik A,Knoll N,Keller J,Hohl DH,Rosińczuk J,Luszczynska A

更新日期：2019-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The neighbourhood environment may play an important role in diet quality. Most previous research has examined the associations between neighbourhood food environment and diet quality, and neighbourhood socioeconomic status and diet quality separately. This study investigated the independent and joint effects...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： McInerney M,Csizmadi I,Friedenreich CM,Uribe FA,Nettel-Aguirre A,McLaren L,Potestio M,Sandalack B,McCormack GR

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low-and middle-income countries are facing both a mounting burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) as well as severe resource constraints that keep them from emulating some of the extensive strategies pursued in high-income countries. There is thus an urgency to identify and implement those interventions that...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Suhrcke M,Boluarte TA,Niessen L

更新日期：2012-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women whose pregnancy was complicated by gestational diabetes have a 7-fold higher risk of developing diabetes, primarily type 2. Early detection can prevent or delay the onset of late complications, for which follow-up screening is important. This study investigated the extent of participation in follow-up ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Olesen CR,Nielsen JH,Mortensen RN,Bøggild H,Torp-Pedersen C,Overgaard C

更新日期：2014-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health care providers (HCPs) play an important role in public health emergency preparedness and response (PHEPR) so need to be aware of public health threats and emergencies. To inform HCPs, public health issues PHEPR messages that provide guidelines and updates, and facilitate surveillance so HCPs will reco...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Revere D,Nelson K,Thiede H,Duchin J,Stergachis A,Baseman J

更新日期：2011-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although many countries experience an increase in mortality during winter, the magnitude of this increase varies considerably, suggesting that some winter excess may be avoidable. Conflicting evidence has been presented on the role of gender, region and deprivation. Little has been published on the magnitude...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Davie GS,Baker MG,Hales S,Carlin JB

更新日期：2007-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tobacco exposure (TE) is the major contributor for CVD mortality, but few published studies on CVD mortality attributable to TE have analyzed the potential reasons underlying long-term trends in China. Our studysought to find the potential reasons and compared CVD mortality attributable to TE in China, Japan...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wu X,Zhu B,Xu S,Bi Y,Liu Y,Shi J

更新日期：2020-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Empirical evidence investigating heterogeneous impact of retirement on mental health depending on social backgrounds is lacking, especially among older adults. METHODS:We examined the impact of changes in working status on changes in mental health using Japanese community-dwelling adults aged ≥65 years part...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Shiba K,Kondo N,Kondo K,Kawachi I

更新日期：2017-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In rich countries, smokers, active or passive, often belong to disadvantaged groups. Less is known of tobacco patterns in the developing world. Hence, we seek out to investigate mental and physical health consequences of smoke exposure as well as tobacco-related inequality in transitional middle-income Thail...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tran TT,Yiengprugsawan V,Chinwong D,Seubsman SA,Sleigh A

更新日期：2015-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study explored the association of unemployment and an increased risk of receiving disability pension, and the possibility that this risk is attributed to municipality-specific characteristics. METHODS:A cohort of 7,985 40-42 year olds was followed for 18 years in national registers, identifying new epi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Støver M,Pape K,Johnsen R,Fleten N,Sund ER,Claussen B,Bjørngaard JH

更新日期：2012-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking is a leading cause of numerous human disorders including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The development of modified risk tobacco products (MRTPs) has been suggested as a possible way to reduce the risks of tobacco smoking by reducing ex...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gale N,McEwan M,Eldridge AC,Sherwood N,Bowen E,McDermott S,Holmes E,Hedge A,Hossack S,Camacho OM,Errington G,McAughey J,Murphy J,Liu C,Proctor CJ,Fearon IM

更新日期：2017-08-22 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:In the U.S., transgender and gender diverse (TGD) populations face structural, interpersonal, and individual barriers to healthcare. Less is known, however, about the HIV prevention and treatment experiences of TGD youth in the U.S. The current study was developed to fill this research gap. METHODS:This art...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jadwin-Cakmak L,Reisner SL,Hughto JMW,Salomon L,Martinez M,Popoff E,Rivera BA,Harper GW

更新日期：2019-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Between 2011 and 2015, Men who have sex with men (MSM) accounted for nearly half of new HIV cases among men in Israel. This study carries out a cost-utility analysis of PrEP (HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis), an antiretroviral medication that can protect against the acquisition of HIV infection, whose incidence...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ginsberg GM,Chemtob D

更新日期：2020-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the relationships between the frequency of impairments in daily activities due to the overuse of the Internet, gaming, or smartphones (IGS) and sociodemographic characteristics, social relationships (including family) & activities, psychosocial characteristics, health status, ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jeong YW,Han YR,Kim SK,Jeong HS

更新日期：2020-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anxiety and depression are the most common psychiatric disorders and are the cause of a large and increasing amount of sick-leave in most developed countries. They are also implicated as an increasing mortality risk in community surveys. In this study we addressed, whether sick leave due to anxiety, depressi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wedegaertner F,Arnhold-Kerri S,Sittaro NA,Bleich S,Geyer S,Lee WE

更新日期：2013-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in implementing road safety policy by different low income countries. However; the evidence is scarce on its success in the reduction of crashes, injuries and deaths. This study was conducted to assess whether road crashes, injuries and fatalities was re...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Abegaz T,Berhane Y,Worku A,Assrat A

更新日期：2014-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With rapid development of China's economy, there were over 68.7 million left-behind children (LBC) in China whose mental health has become a problem of public concern. The present cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the status of mental health and its associated factors of LBC aged 3-16 years old in b...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zhang X,Li M,Guo L,Zhu Y

更新日期：2019-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laboratory studies suggest that eating more 'attentively' (e.g. attending to food being eaten and recalling eating episodes) can reduce food intake among participants with both healthy weight and overweight. The aim of this trial was to assess whether a smartphone application that encourages a more attentive...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Whitelock V,Kersbergen I,Higgs S,Aveyard P,Halford JCG,Robinson E

更新日期：2019-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that there may be gender disparities in the prevalence of hypertension; however, these studies do not address the spatial information contained in the sample which may limit the analytical results. Our study extends the existing Shared Component Model (SCM) and compares its utilit...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Xu L,Lai D,Fang Y

更新日期：2016-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescence is a critical time of development and nutritional status in adolescence influences both current and future adult health outcomes. However, data on adolescent nutritional status is limited in low-resource settings. Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) has the potential to offer a simple, low-resourc...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lillie M,Lema I,Kaaya S,Steinberg D,Baumgartner JN

更新日期：2019-11-27 00:00:00