abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of computers has increased among adolescents, as have musculoskeletal symptoms. There is evidence that these symptoms can be reduced through an ergonomics approach and through education. The purpose of this study was to examine where adolescents had received ergonomic instructions related to computer...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hakala PT,Saarni LA,Ketola RL,Rahkola ET,Salminen JJ,Rimpelä AH

更新日期：2010-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior studies addressing the impacts of regular physical activity or sedentary habits on the immune system have been conducted in adults and laboratory settings. Thus, it is practically unknown how a healthy active lifestyle could affect low-grade inflammation processes, infections or allergies in young pers...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Veiga OL,Gómez-Martínez S,Martínez-Gómez D,Villagra A,Calle ME,Marcos A,AFINOS Study Group.

更新日期：2009-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of restrictive measures such as quarantine draws into sharp relief the dynamic interplay between the individual rights of the citizen on the one hand and the collective rights of the community on the other. Concerns regarding infectious disease outbreaks (SARS, pandemic influenza) have intensified th...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tracy CS,Rea E,Upshur RE

更新日期：2009-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spatial analytical techniques and models are often used in epidemiology to identify spatial anomalies (hotspots) in disease regions. These analytical approaches can be used to not only identify the location of such hotspots, but also their spatial patterns. METHODS:In this study, we utilize spatial autocorr...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Tsai PJ,Lin ML,Chu CM,Perng CH

更新日期：2009-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with type 2 diabetes can have an important role in discussing health risk within families. This study aimed to establish the acceptability to first degree relatives towards their relative with type 2 diabetes intervening as health promoters in their own families, using the Health Belief Model as a t...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Whitford DL,McGee H,O'Sullivan B

更新日期：2009-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the many antihypertensive medications available, two-thirds of patients with hypertension do not achieve blood pressure control. This is thought to be due to a combination of poor patient education, poor medication adherence, and "clinical inertia." The present trial evaluates an intervention consist...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bennett H,Laird K,Margolius D,Ngo V,Thom DH,Bodenheimer T

更新日期：2009-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to examine work- and nonwork- related factors and physical and mental health outcomes associated with combined time- and strain-based work-life conflict (WLC) among adult employees living and working in Switzerland as well as possible gender differences in thi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hämmig O,Gutzwiller F,Bauer G

更新日期：2009-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Men who have sex with men (MSM) are much more likely to be infected with HIV than the general population. China has a sizable population of MSM, including gay, bisexual men, money boys and some rural workers. So reducing HIV infection in this population is an important component of the national HIV/AIDS prev...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lou J,Wu J,Chen L,Ruan Y,Shao Y

更新日期：2009-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) are one of the most costly parts of HIV/AIDS treatment. Many countries are struggling to provide universal access to ARVs for all people living with HIV and AIDS. Although substantial price reductions of ARVs have occurred, especially between 2002 and 2008, achieving sustainab...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wirtz VJ,Forsythe S,Valencia-Mendoza A,Bautista-Arredondo S

更新日期：2009-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To provide data on overweight, obesity and hypertension among adolescent girls in Norway and Argentina. METHODS:Data was obtained from two population-based, cross-sectional and descriptive studies containing anthropometric and blood pressure measurements of 15 to 18 year old girls. The study included 2,156 ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Stray-Pedersen M,Helsing RM,Gibbons L,Cormick G,Holmen TL,Vik T,Belizán JM

更新日期：2009-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A significant reduction in road traffic accidents has been observed since prevention measures were introduced by the French public authorities in 2002. The goals of this study are to describe the burden of road traffic accidents in a French Departement, and to identify changes if any between the periods 1997...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lapostolle A,Gadegbeku B,Ndiaye A,Amoros E,Chiron M,Spira A,Laumon B

更新日期：2009-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study compared parental smoking with school personnel smoking in relation to adolescents' smoking behaviours, alcohol use, and illicit drug use. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey for 24,379 adolescents was linked to a survey for 1946 school employees in 136 Finnish schools in 2004-2005. Surveys included...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Virtanen M,Pietikäinen M,Kivimäki M,Luopa P,Jokela J,Elovainio M,Vahtera J

更新日期：2009-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The scaling of malaria control to achieve universal coverage requires a better understanding of the population sub-groups that are least protected and provide barriers to interrupted transmission. Here we examine the age pattern of use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) in Africa in relation to biological vu...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Noor AM,Kirui VC,Brooker SJ,Snow RW

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seasonal influenza is a viral disease whose annual epidemics are estimated to cause three to five million cases of severe illness and 250,000 to 500,000 deaths worldwide. Vaccination is the main strategy for primary prevention. METHODS:To assess the status of influenza vaccination in the Americas, influenza...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ropero-Alvarez AM,Kurtis HJ,Danovaro-Holliday MC,Ruiz-Matus C,Andrus JK

更新日期：2009-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the Netherlands no formal recommendations exist concerning preconceptional or antenatal testing for carriership of hereditary haemoglobinopathies. Those at highest risk may be unaware of the possibility of carrier screening. While universal newborn screening has recently been introduced, neither preconcep...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Weinreich SS,de Lange-de Klerk ES,Rijmen F,Cornel MC,de Kinderen M,Plass AM

更新日期：2009-09-15 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:In 2004, hog farming operations were introduced in the village of Sarsfield in the eastern part of Ottawa, Canada. This study evaluates the health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and the prevalence of respiratory conditions among adults and children who lived in proximity to this farm. METHODS:A cross-sect...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Villeneuve PJ,Ali A,Challacombe L,Hebert S

更新日期：2009-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mental health problems have become more common among young people over the last twenty years, especially in certain countries. The reasons for this have remained unclear. The hypothesis tested in this study is that national trends in young people's mental health are associated with national trends in young p...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Lager AC,Bremberg SG

更新日期：2009-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This article is based on information collected about the situation of double orphans who are heading households in Rakai District, Uganda. The information will be used as justification and guidance for planning actions to improve the situation of these and similar children. This research is thus the first st...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dalen N,Nakitende AJ,Musisi S

更新日期：2009-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with mental disorders have a higher prevalence of physical illnesses and reduced life expectancy as compared with the general population. However, there is a lack of knowledge across Europe concerning interventions that aim at reducing somatic morbidity and excess mortality by promoting behaviour-base...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Weiser P,Becker T,Losert C,Alptekin K,Berti L,Burti L,Burton A,Dernovsek M,Dragomirecka E,Freidl M,Friedrich F,Genova A,Germanavicius A,Halis U,Henderson J,Hjorth P,Lai T,Larsen JI,Lech K,Lucas R,Marginean R,McD

更新日期：2009-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In-depth understanding of the factors that prompt young adults to attend health services for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing are needed to underpin sexual health programes. We conducted a qualitative study to identify and explore why young adults (18-29 years) in Ireland attended specialist and ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Balfe M,Brugha R

更新日期：2009-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The slogan "Suicide prevention is everyone's business" has been used in a number of campaigns worldwide in recent years, but most research into suicide prevention has focused on the role of medical professionals in identifying and managing risk. Little consideration has been given to the role that lay people...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Owens C,Owen G,Lambert H,Donovan J,Belam J,Rapport F,Lloyd K

更新日期：2009-08-23 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:Neighborhood safety may be an important social environmental determinant of overweight. We examined the relationship between perceived neighborhood safety and overweight status, and assessed the validity of reported neighborhood safety among a representative community sample of urban adolescents (who were ra...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Duncan DT,Johnson RM,Molnar BE,Azrael D

更新日期：2009-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In low tuberculosis (TB) incidence countries TB affects mostly immigrants in the productive age group. Little empirical information is available about direct and indirect TB-related costs that patients face in these high-income countries. We assessed the direct and indirect costs of immigrants with TB in the...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kik SV,Olthof SP,de Vries JT,Menzies D,Kincler N,van Loenhout-Rooyakkers J,Burdo C,Verver S

更新日期：2009-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Pakistan, 16% of the women aged 15-19 years are married. Many get married shortly after they attain menarche. This study explores the preparedness for and actual experiences of married life (inter-spousal relationship, sexual activity and pregnancy) among adolescent women. METHODS:Among married adolescen...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hamid S,Johansson E,Rubenson B

更新日期：2009-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adverse psychosocial work environments may lead to impaired mental health, but it is still a matter of conjecture if demonstrated associations are causal or biased. We aimed at verifying whether poor psychosocial working climate is related to increase of redeemed subscription of antidepressant medication. M...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bonde JP,Munch-Hansen T,Wieclaw J,Westergaard-Nielsen N,Agerbo E

更新日期：2009-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medical liability concerns centered around maternity care have widespread public health implications, as restrictions in physician scope of practice may threaten quality of and access to care in the current climate. The purpose of this study was to examine national trends in prenatal care settings based on m...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Coco AS,Cohen D,Horst MA,Gambler AS

更新日期：2009-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infants in utero during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 may have been negatively affected by maternal stress. Studies to date have produced contradictory results. METHODS:Data for this retrospective cohort study were obtained from the Department of Defense Birth and Infant Health Registry and in...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Endara SM,Ryan MA,Sevick CJ,Conlin AM,Macera CA,Smith TC

更新日期：2009-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:US Asian women with early-stage breast cancer are more likely to receive a modified radical mastectomy (MRM) than White women, contrary to clinical recommendations regarding breast conserving treatment (BCT). METHODS:We surveyed physicians regarding treatment decision-making for early-stage breast cancer, p...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Pham JT,Allen LJ,Gomez SL

更新日期：2009-07-17 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:Serious injuries have been stated as a public health priority in the UK. However, there appears to be a lack of information on population-based rates of serious injury (as defined by a recognised taxonomy of injury severity) at national level from either official statistics or research papers. We aim to addr...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Alexandrescu R,O'Brien SJ,Lecky FE

更新日期：2009-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is a measure that assesses patient knowledge, skill, and confidence for self-management. This study validates the Danish translation of the 13-item Patient Activation Measure (PAM13) in a Danish population with dysglycaemia. METHODS:358 people with screen-detected dysgly...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Maindal HT,Sokolowski I,Vedsted P

更新日期：2009-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many children are reported to have insufficient physical activity (PA) placing them at greater risk of poor health outcomes. Participating in sedentary activities such as playing electronic games is widely believed to contribute to less PA. However there is no experimental evidence that playing electronic ga...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Straker LM,Abbott RA,Piek JP,Pollock CM,Davies PS,Smith AJ

更新日期：2009-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence from Western countries indicates that there are fundamental discrepancies between self-perceived illness of immigrants and the provision of health care, according to the Western bio-medical health service model. These need to be understood in the planning and implementation stages of public health c...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Zini A,Vered Y,Sgan-Cohen HD

更新日期：2009-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Middle East is estimated to have the largest increase in prevalence of diabetes by 2030; yet there is lack of published data on the incidence of Type 2 diabetes in this region. This study aimed to estimate Type 2 diabetes incidence and its associated risk factors in an Iranian urban population. METHODS:...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Harati H,Hadaegh F,Saadat N,Azizi F

更新日期：2009-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fear of falling and avoidance of activity are common in old age and are suggested to be (public) health problems of equal importance to falls. Earlier studies of correlates of fear of falling and avoidance of activity did hardly differentiate between severe and mild levels of fear of falling and avoidance of...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kempen GI,van Haastregt JC,McKee KJ,Delbaere K,Zijlstra GA

更新日期：2009-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite evidence for the effectiveness of interventions to modify lifestyle behaviours in the primary health care (PHC) setting, assessment and intervention for these behaviours remains low in routine practice. Little is known about the relative importance of various determinants of practice.This study aimed...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Laws RA,Jayasinghe UW,Harris MF,Williams AM,Powell Davies G,Kemp LA,Community Health SNAP Project Team.

更新日期：2009-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thailand has joined the World Health Organization effort to prepare against a threat of an influenza pandemic. Regular monitoring on preparedness of health facilities and assessment on perception of the front-line responsible health personnel has never been done. This study aimed to document the patterns of ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Prateepko T,Chongsuvivatwong V

更新日期：2009-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated whether lack of perceived neighborhood safety due to crime, or living in high crime neighborhoods was associated with incident mobility disability in elderly populations. We hypothesized that low-income elders and elders at retirement age (65 - 74) would be at greatest risk of mobility disabi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Clark CR,Kawachi I,Ryan L,Ertel K,Fay ME,Berkman LF

更新日期：2009-05-28 00:00:00