Correction to: Sickness absence trajectories following labour market participation patterns: a cohort study in Catalonia (Spain), 2012-2014.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Based on the need for better measurement of the retail food environment in rural settings and to examine how deprivation may be unique in rural settings, the aims of this study were: 1) to validate one commercially available data source with direct field observations of food retailers; and 2) to examine the ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Gustafson AA,Lewis S,Wilson C,Jilcott-Pitts S

更新日期：2012-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to describe actual measured weight and perceived weight and to explore associations with depressive, anxiety symptoms in school adolescents in China. METHODS:A sample of 1144 Chinese adolescents was randomly selected from four schools in Wuhan, China, including 665 boys and 479...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tang J,Yu Y,Du Y,Ma Y,Zhu H,Liu Z

更新日期：2010-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The provision of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) was started in Myanmar in 2005 in collaboration with the National AIDS Program and the private sector. Successful clinical management of HIV-infected patients is subject to optimal adherence. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of adherence to A...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Aye WL,Puckpinyo A,Peltzer K

更新日期：2017-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The evidence that inspires and fosters communication skills, teaching programmes and clinical recommendations are often based on national studies which assume, implicitly, that patients' preferences towards doctors' communication style are not significantly affected by their cultural background. The cross-cu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rimondini M,Mazzi MA,Deveugele M,Bensing JM

更新日期：2015-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been hypothesised that health conscious individuals tend to take better care of themselves by greater adherence to preventive medications. We examined, whether long-term changes in dietary habits and physical activity were associated with initiation of lipid-lowering and antihypertensive medications. ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hempler NF,Krasnik A,Pisinger C,Jørgensen T

更新日期：2012-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Table Talk tool is an observational assessment of early care and education teacher (ECET) mealtime practices. The Table Talk Revised (TT-R) tool incorporates new constructs that emerged from qualitative research and teases apart existing categories to improve nuance of data capture. The objective of this ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Swindle T,Phelps J,McBride NM,Selig JP,Rutledge JM,Manyam S

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ATLAS programme aims to promote and implement HIV self-testing (HIVST) in three West African countries: Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal. During 2019-2021, in close collaboration with the national AIDS implementing partners and communities, ATLAS plans to distribute 500,000 HIVST kits through eight deliv...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rouveau N,Ky-Zerbo O,Boye S,Fotso AS,d'Elbée M,Maheu-Giroux M,Silhol R,Kouassi AK,Vautier A,Doumenc-Aïdara C,Breton G,Keita A,Ehui E,Ndour CT,Boilly MC,Terris-Prestholt F,Pourette D,Desclaux A,Larmarange J,ATLAS Tea

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of hyperuricemia varied in different populations and it appeared to be increasing in the past decades. Recent studies suggest that hyperuricemia is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, there has not yet been a systematic analysis of the prevalence of hyperuricemia in...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： B L,T W,Hn Z,Ww Y,Hp Y,Cx L,J Y,Ry J,Hw N

更新日期：2011-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study were 1) to clarify the prevalence of sleep problems (insomnia, insufficient sleep, and delayed sleep-wake phase) among Japanese university students; 2) to examine sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, and sleep-related symptoms in each sleep problem; and 3) to evaluate the assoc...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kayaba M,Matsushita T,Enomoto M,Kanai C,Katayama N,Inoue Y,Sasai-Sakuma T

更新日期：2020-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:South Africa's maternal mortality ratio remains high although it has substantially declined in the past few years. Numerous studies undertaken in South Africa on maternal mortality have not paid much attention to how the causes are distributed in different socio-demographic groups. This study assesses and an...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bomela NJ

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Strategies to improve infant and young child nutrition in low- and middle- income countries need to be implemented at scale. We contextualised and packaged successful strategies into a feasible intervention for implementation in rural Tanzania. Opportunities that can optimise delivery of the intervention and...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kulwa KB,Verstraeten R,Bouckaert KP,Mamiro PS,Kolsteren PW,Lachat C

更新日期：2014-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:South East Asia (SEA) is home to over 30 tribes of indigenous population groups who are currently facing rapid socio-economic change. Epidemiological transition and increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCD) has occured. In Peninsular Malaysia, the Orang Asli (OA) indigenous people comprise 0 · ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Phipps ME,Chan KK,Naidu R,Mohamad NW,Hoh BP,Quek KF,Ahmad B,Harnida SM,Zain AZ,Kadir KA

更新日期：2015-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lung cancer is the most diagnosed cancer worldwide. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), lung cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage due to poor knowledge and awareness of its signs and symptoms. Increasing lung cancer awareness is likely to reduce the diagnosis and treatment delays. The implement...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Nwagbara UI,Ginindza TG,Hlongwana KW

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 2013, the number of violent crimes and offences by sharp instruments have increased continually, following a previous decrease, with majority of cases occurring among young people and in London. There is limited understanding surrounding the drivers influencing this change in trends, with mostly Americ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Haylock S,Boshari T,Alexander EC,Kumar A,Manikam L,Pinder R

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the rapid development during the early years (0-4 years), an understanding of the health implications of physical activity is needed. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the relationships between objectively and subjectively measured physical activity and health indicators in the early...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Carson V,Lee EY,Hewitt L,Jennings C,Hunter S,Kuzik N,Stearns JA,Unrau SP,Poitras VJ,Gray C,Adamo KB,Janssen I,Okely AD,Spence JC,Timmons BW,Sampson M,Tremblay MS

更新日期：2017-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this paper is to provide the rationale for an evaluation design for a complex intervention program targeting loneliness among non-institutionalized elderly people in a Dutch community. Complex public health interventions characteristically use the combined approach of intervening on the individual...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： de Vlaming R,Haveman-Nies A,Van't Veer P,de Groot LC

更新日期：2010-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In most European origin populations measures of socioeconomic position are positively associated with leisure time physical activity (LTPA), this is unclear for active commuting. In addition, these associations have scarcely been studied in ethnic minority groups, who often have a high cardiovascular disease...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： de Munter JS,Agyemang C,Brewster LM,Stronks K,van Valkengoed IG

更新日期：2012-09-21 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:Haze leads to many direct serious public health impacts. Understanding haze related knowledge can not only help adolescents organize health protection awareness to prevent the harmful effects that haze has on the body, but also promote their normal growth and development. METHODS:By considering, as the theo...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dou H,Zhao Y,Chen Y,Zhao Q,Xiao B,Wang Y,Zhang Y,Chen Z,Guo J,Tao L

更新日期：2018-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) are on the rise in low and middle-income countries attributed to modern sedentary lifestyle and dietary habits. This has led to the need of assessment of the burden of at-risk population so that prevention measures can be developed. The objective of this study ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ashraf T,Mengal MN,Muhammad AS,Tareen AK,Khan MN,Kazmi KA,Nadeem A,Sarwar S,Bashir Z,Qamar N,Karim M

更新日期：2020-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the existence of efficacious vaccines, the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases remains high and the potential health benefits of paediatric, adolescent and adult vaccination are not being achieved due to suboptimal vaccine coverage rates. Based on emerging evidence that pharmacy-based vaccine inte...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ecarnot F,Crepaldi G,Juvin P,Grabenstein J,Del Giudice G,Tan L,O'Dwyer S,Esposito S,Bosch X,Gavazzi G,Papastergiou J,Gaillat J,Johnson R,Fonzo M,Rossanese A,Suitner C,Barratt J,di Pasquale A,Maggi S,Michel JP

更新日期：2019-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The spread of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) strains has become a challenge to the global TB control and prevention program. In Ethiopia, particularly in rural areas, information on drug-resistant TB is very limited. In this study, we determined the drug resistance patterns of Mycobacterium tuberc...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Adane K,Ameni G,Bekele S,Abebe M,Aseffa A

更新日期：2015-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epigenetic markers might be used for risk-stratifying cancer screening and prevention programs in the future. Although the clinical utility of consequent epigenetic tests for risk stratification is yet to be proven, successful adoption into clinical practice also requires the public's acceptance of such test...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wegwarth O,Pashayan N,Widschwendter M,Rebitschek FG

更新日期：2019-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria in pregnancy in India, as elsewhere, is responsible for maternal anemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes such as low birth weight and preterm birth.It is not known whether prevention and treatment strategies for malaria in pregnancy (case management, insecticide-treated bednets, intermittent preventive...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wylie BJ,Hashmi AH,Singh N,Singh MP,Tuchman J,Hussain M,Sabin L,Yeboah-Antwi K,Banerjee C,Brooks MI,Desai M,Udhayakumar V,Macleod WB,Dash AP,Hamer DH

更新日期：2010-09-17 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:Vaccination misinformation is associated with serious public health consequences, such as a decrease in vaccination rates and a risk of disease outbreaks. Although social media offers organisations promoting vaccination unparalleled opportunities to promote evidence and counterbalance misinformation, we know...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Steffens MS,Dunn AG,Wiley KE,Leask J

更新日期：2019-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:National data on body mass index (BMI), computed from self-reported height and weight, is readily available for many populations including the Canadian population. Because self-reported weight is found to be systematically under-reported, it has been proposed that the bias in self-reported BMI can be correct...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dutton DJ,McLaren L

更新日期：2014-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Social participation (SP) is known to have a favourable impact on health. However, studies on this issue have been conducted mainly in advanced countries, and results in China have been mixed. This study examined the impact of SP on health outcomes of middle-aged and elderly adults in China, adjusted for sim...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ma X,Piao X,Oshio T

更新日期：2020-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The associations of famine exposure with diabetes risk in adulthood are still unclear. This study aimed to explore the association between famine exposure in early life and risk of diabetes in adulthood. METHODS:A total of 4138 subjects were selected from the data of the China Health and Retirement Longitud...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wang Z,Zou Z,Yang Z,Dong Y,Song J,Dong B,Ma J,Arnold L

更新日期：2018-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both smoking and obesity are separately associated with sickness absence. Unhealthy lifestyle habits and health conditions may occur concurrently yet studies focusing on their joint association are few. This study examined the joint associations of smoking and obesity with sickness absence (SA). METHODS:A m...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Roos E,Lallukka T,Lahelma E,Rahkonen O

更新日期：2017-12-28 00:00:00