abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective interventions to prevent overweight and obesity in children are urgently needed especially in inner-city neighbourhoods where prevalence of overweight and inactivity among primary school children is high. A school based intervention was developed aiming at the reduction of overweight and inactivity...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jansen W,Raat H,Zwanenburg EJ,Reuvers I,van Walsem R,Brug J

更新日期：2008-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The world's highest HIV infection rates are found in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where adult prevalence in most countries exceeds 25%. Food shortages and malnutrition have combined with HIV/AIDS to bring some countries to the brink of crisis. The aim of this study was to describe prevalence of malnutrition amo...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Uthman OA

更新日期：2008-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of comorbidity is high, with 80% of the elderly population having three or more chronic conditions. Comorbidity is associated with a decline in many health outcomes and increases in mortality and use of health care resources. The aim of this study was to identify, review and summarise studies ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Caughey GE,Vitry AI,Gilbert AL,Roughead EE

更新日期：2008-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological studies suggest that only some distressed individuals seek help from primary care and that pathways to mental health care appear to be ethnically patterned. However few research studies examine how people with common mental disorder manage their mental distress, which help-seeking strategies ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Rüdell K,Bhui K,Priebe S

更新日期：2008-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Socioeconomic changes have led to profound changes in individuals' lifestyles, including the adoption of unhealthy food consumption patterns, prevalent tobacco use, alcohol abuse and physical inactivity, especially in large cities like Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). The Stepwise Approach to Surveillance of Non-com...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Trinh OT,Nguyen ND,Dibley MJ,Phongsavan P,Bauman AE

更新日期：2008-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A storm-related disaster in New South Wales, Australia in June 2007 caused infrastructure damage, interrupted essential services, and presented major public health risks. We investigated household disaster preparedness and information sources used before and during the disaster. METHODS:Rapid cluster survey...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Cretikos M,Eastwood K,Dalton C,Merritt T,Tuyl F,Winn L,Durrheim D

更新日期：2008-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regarding demographic changes in Germany it can be assumed that the number of elderly and the resulting need for long term care is increasing in the near future. It is not only an individual's interest but also of public concern to avoid a nursing home admission. Current evidence indicates that preventive ho...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Fleischer S,Roling G,Beutner K,Hanns S,Behrens J,Luck T,Kuske B,Angermeyer MC,Riedel-Heller SG,Heinrich S,König HH,Lautenschläger C

更新日期：2008-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the U.S. more than half of incident tuberculosis (TB) cases occur in immigrants. Current guidelines recommend screening and treatment for latent TB infection (LTBI) within 5 years of arrival to the U.S. This study evaluates the timing of LTBI therapy among immigrants presenting for care to a public health...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Page KR,Manabe YC,Adelakun A,Federline L,Cronin W,Campbell JD,Dorman SE

更新日期：2008-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Music is ever present in our daily lives, establishing a link between humans and the arts through the senses and pleasure. Sound technicians are the link between musicians and audiences or consumers. Recently, general concern has arisen regarding occurrences of hearing loss induced by noise from excessively ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： El Dib RP,Silva EM,Morais JF,Trevisani VF

更新日期：2008-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children and adolescents are important target groups for prevention of overweight and obesity as overweight is often developed early in life and tracks into adulthood. Research into behaviors related to overweight (energy balance-related behaviors) and the personal and environmental determinants of these beh...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： van der Horst K,Oenema A,van de Looij-Jansen P,Brug J

更新日期：2008-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Germany, vaccination against hepatitis B is recommended for infants, children and adolescents since 1995 and for specific target groups since 1982. Little is known about knowledge about viral hepatitis and attitudes toward hepatitis B vaccination-factors likely to influence vaccine uptake. METHODS:In ord...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Schenkel K,Radun D,Bremer V,Bocter N,Hamouda O

更新日期：2008-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Injury is an emerging public health problem with social development and modernization in developing countries. To describe the prevalence and burden of injury and provide elaborate information for policy development, we conducted a community-based household survey in the Shandong Province of China. METHODS:...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Ma J,Guo X,Xu A,Zhang J,Jia C

更新日期：2008-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between socioeconomic position in middle age and risk of subsequent, short-term weight gain is unknown. We therefore assessed this association in a prospective population based cohort study in Norfolk, UK. METHODS:We analysed data on 14,619 middle-aged men and women (aged between 40-75 at ba...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Purslow LR,Young EH,Wareham NJ,Forouhi N,Brunner EJ,Luben RN,Welch AA,Khaw KT,Bingham SA,Sandhu MS

更新日期：2008-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Illegal migration is an increasing problem worldwide and the so-called undocumented migrants encounter major problems in access to prevention and health care. The objective of the study was to compare the use of preventive measures and pregnancy care of undocumented pregnant migrants with those of women from...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Wolff H,Epiney M,Lourenco AP,Costanza MC,Delieutraz-Marchand J,Andreoli N,Dubuisson JB,Gaspoz JM,Irion O

更新日期：2008-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We studied whether health resources, measured as sense of coherence (SOC), are associated with participation in a follow-up survey among permanent and non-permanent employees who responded at baseline. METHODS:Of a cohort of 5,981 permanent employees, those who after four years were still in the service of ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Liukkonen V,Virtanen P,Kivimäki M,Pentti J,Vahtera J

更新日期：2008-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the last decade, patient involvement in treatment-related decision-making has been widely advocated in Japan, where patient-physician encounters are still under the influence of the long-standing tradition of paternalism. Despite this profound change in clinical practice, studies investigating the actua...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Watanabe Y,Takahashi M,Kai I

更新日期：2008-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID) survey is a measure of diabetes-related stress for which reported use has been in largely Caucasian populations. Our purpose was to assess the psychometric properties of the PAID in Southern rural African American women with Type 2 diabetes. METHODS:A convenience sample ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Miller ST,Elasy TA

更新日期：2008-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological studies over the last decade have supplied growing evidence of an association between urbanization and the prevalence of psychiatric disorders. Our aim was to examine the link between levels of urbanization and 12-month prevalence rates of psychiatric disorders in a nationwide German populati...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Dekker J,Peen J,Koelen J,Smit F,Schoevers R

更新日期：2008-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The benefits of genomics and biotechnology are concentrated primarily in the industrialized world, while their potential to combat neglected diseases in the developing world has been largely untapped. Without building developing world biotechnology capacity to address local health needs, this disparity will ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Daar AS,Berndtson K,Persad DL,Singer PA

更新日期：2007-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Mexico, as in other developing countries, micronutrient deficiencies are common in infants between 6 and 24 months of age and are an important public health problem. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and of iron, folic acid, and zinc deficiencies in Mexican children und...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Duque X,Flores-Hernández S,Flores-Huerta S,Méndez-Ramírez I,Muñoz S,Turnbull B,Martínez-Andrade G,Ramos RI,González-Unzaga M,Mendoza ME,Martínez H

更新日期：2007-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic and opioid medicament (SO) use and its relation to tobacco smoking and alcohol risk drinking is largely unknown. Prevalence data for SO intake and its co-occurrence with tobacco smoking and alcohol risk drinking considering age are presented. METHODS:Random general population ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： John U,Baumeister SE,Völzke H,Meyer C,Ulbricht S,Alte D

更新日期：2007-11-20 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:Substance abuse during pregnancy may harm the foetus and can cause neonatal abstinence syndrome. Exposure to alcohol and other substances can influence the child for the rest of its life. A special child welfare clinic was set up in 1994 in Kristiansand, Norway, targeting pregnant women with substance abuse ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hjerkinn B,Lindbaek M,Rosvold EO

更新日期：2007-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study describes exposure levels of bakery and pastry apprentices to flour dust, a known risk factor of occupational asthma. METHODS:Questionnaires on work activity were completed by 286 students. Among them, 34 performed a series of two personal exposure measurements using a PM2.5 and PM10 personal sam...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Mounier-Geyssant E,Barthélemy JF,Mouchot L,Paris C,Zmirou-Navier D

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The interface between research and policymaking in low-income countries is highly complex. The ability of health systems research to influence policy processes in such settings face numerous challenges. Successful analysis of the research-policy interface in these settings requires understanding of contextua...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hyder AA,Bloom G,Leach M,Syed SB,Peters DH,Future Health Systems: Innovations for Equity.

更新日期：2007-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated the patient- and treatment-system dependent factors affecting treatment outcome in a two-year cohort of all treated culture-verified pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) cases to establish a basis for improving outcomes. METHODS:Medical records of all cases in 1995 - 1996 were abstracted to assess ou...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Vasankari T,Holmström P,Ollgren J,Liippo K,Kokki M,Ruutu P

更新日期：2007-10-14 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:Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important outcome in times of Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment (HAART). We compared the HRQoL of HIV positive patients receiving HAART with those awaiting treatment in public sector facilities in the Free State province in South Africa. METHODS:A stratified...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Louwagie GM,Bachmann MO,Meyer K,Booysen Fle R,Fairall LR,Heunis C

更新日期：2007-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Two trials were conducted to compare emergency department patient comprehension of rapid HIV pre-test information using different methods to deliver this information. METHODS:Patients were enrolled for these two trials at a US emergency department between February 2005 and January 2006. In Trial One, patien...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Merchant RC,Gee EM,Clark MA,Mayer KH,Seage GR 3rd,Degruttola VG

更新日期：2007-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Development of effective behavioral interventions to promote weight control and physical activity among diverse, underserved populations is a public health priority. Community focused wellness organizations, such as YMCAs, could provide a unique channel with which to reach such populations. This study assess...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Kaphingst KA,Bennett GG,Sorensen G,Kaphingst KM,O'Neil AE,McInnis K

更新日期：2007-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of self-reported low back pain among professional cooks was estimated to examine the effects of daily life conditions, job-related factors, and psychological factors on this disorder. METHODS:Data was collected using a mailed self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS:Of 7100 cooks, 5835 (82%)...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Nagasu M,Sakai K,Ito A,Tomita S,Temmyo Y,Ueno M,Miyagi S

更新日期：2007-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The evidence for a "diabesity" epidemic is accumulating worldwide but population-based data are still scarce in the African region. We assessed the prevalence, awareness and control of diabetes (DM) in the Seychelles, a rapidly developing country in the African region. We also examined the relationship betwe...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Faeh D,William J,Tappy L,Ravussin E,Bovet P

更新日期：2007-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Projections of health and social care need are highly sensitive to assumptions about cohort trends in health and disability. We use a repeated population-based cross-sectional study from the Cambridgeshire centre of the UK Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study to investigate trends in ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Jagger C,Matthews RJ,Matthews FE,Spiers NA,Nickson J,Paykel ES,Huppert FA,Brayne C,Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study (MRC-CFAS).

更新日期：2007-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent surveillance data from Bangladesh indicate rising HIV infection among intravenous drug users (IDU) in the country. We suggest a likely association between HIV risk factors in this group and other groups, such as males who have sex with males (MSM). METHODS:Data on MSM in Bangladesh was collected and ...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chan PA,Khan OA

更新日期：2007-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tuberculosis treatment failure and death rates are low in the Western Pacific Region, including Vietnam. However, failure or death may also occur among patients who did not complete treatment, i.e. reported as default or transfer-out. We aimed to assess the proportion failures and deaths among new smear-posi...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Vree M,Huong NT,Duong BD,Sy DN,Van le N,Co NV,Cobelens FG,Borgdorff MW

更新日期：2007-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meningococcal disease can have devastating consequences. As new vaccines emerge, it is necessary to assess their impact on public health. In the absence of long-term real world data, modeling the effects of different vaccination strategies is required. Discrete event simulation provides a flexible platform w...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Caro JJ,Möller J,Getsios D,Coudeville L,El-Hadi W,Chevat C,Nguyen VH,Caro I

更新日期：2007-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the last decades, there have been no studies carried out in Lithuania on the quality of life of breast cancer patients. The aim of the present study was to evaluate changes in the quality of life of Lithuanian women with the early stage of breast cancer nine months after surgery and its dependence on surg...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Bulotiene G,Veseliunas J,Ostapenko V

更新日期：2007-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The main objective of this study is to examine the epidemiology of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection amongst patients (473 men, 180 women) seen two hospitals in Taiwan. METHODS:Between July 2004 and June 2005, a total of 653 patients provided first-void urine samples for examination of CT using PCR assay...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Chen KT,Chen SC,Chiang CC,Li LH,Tang LH

更新日期：2007-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND: AIM:To estimate the impact of smoking restrictions in homes and schools, and tobacco advertising and information on smoking initiation by young people in Ukraine. METHODS:Data of 609 young people aged 15-29 was taken from the national representative survey conducted in June 2005. OUTCOME MEASURES:The rep...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Andreeva TI,Krasovsky KS,Semenova DS

更新日期：2007-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extraordinary infection control measures limited access to medical care in the Greater Toronto Area during the 2003 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak. The objective of this study was to determine if the period of these infection control measures was associated with changes in overall populati...

journal_title：BMC public health

authors： Hwang SW,Cheung AM,Moineddin R,Bell CM

更新日期：2007-05-29 00:00:00