abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated whether associations between nativity/length of US residence and body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) varied over the past two decades. METHODS:Mexican-Americans aged 20-64 years from the National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES) III (1988-1994), and NHANES (1999-2008). Sex...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Albrecht SS,Diez Roux AV,Aiello AE,Schulz AJ,Abraido-Lanza AF

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The health of Roma has been found to be poorer than that of the majority population. The aim of this study was to explore the differences between Roma and non-Roma regarding perceived barriers in accessing health services. Furthermore, we aimed to assess the association between self-rated health status and R...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Jarcuska P,Bobakova D,Uhrin J,Bobak L,Babinska I,Kolarcik P,Veselska Z,Madarasova Geckova A,HEPA-META team.

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The study covers development and evaluation of an innovative counselling aid in an intervention study. The main purpose of the study was to establish whether improvements in nutrition and physical activity behaviour according to standard recommendations can be demonstrated. METHODS:OPTIMAHL 60plus is a quas...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Gallois KM,Buck C,Dreas JA,Hassel H,Zeeb H

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate how socio-economic gradients in NCDs and NCD-related risk factors change over time. METHODS:Secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from the 2005 and 2009 Argentine National Risk Factor Surveys (N = 41,392 and N = 34,732) was conducted. We analyzed inequalities in three risk factors (low phys...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Linetzky B,De Maio F,Ferrante D,Konfino J,Boissonnet C

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This article examines the global legislative response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with a particular focus on how policies were diffused internationally or regionally, or facilitated internally. METHODS:This article uses event history analysis combined with multinomial logit regression to model the legislative ...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Clark BY

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore current evidence of the physiological embedding of stress to discuss whether adverse childhood experiences (ACE) causing chronic or acute stress responses may alter fundamental biological functions. METHODS:A non-systematic review of the literature was carried out using keyword searches in Pubmed...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Kelly-Irving M,Mabile L,Grosclaude P,Lang T,Delpierre C

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ethnic differences in the occurrence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are reported on various populations across the world, but evidence on Roma is lacking. The aim of this study was to explore the relative risk (RR) of ESRD for Roma who constitute a major minority in Slovakia. METHODS:Patients treated by ...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Kolvek G,Rosicova K,Rosenberger J,Podracka L,Stewart RE,Nagyova I,Reijneveld SA,van Dijk JP

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examines variations in mortality between socio-economic groups due to the pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 2009 virus in England. METHODS:We established a system to identify all deaths related to pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza. We collected the postcode of every individual who died, and through this det...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Rutter PD,Mytton OT,Mak M,Donaldson LJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is growing evidence in China that son preference is on the decline, but the sex ratio at birth is still the highest in the world at around 120 male births to 100 females. The aim of the study was to explore attitudes towards gender preference among people of reproductive age, to determine the reasons w...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Zhou C,Wang XL,Zhou XD,Hesketh T

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effect of interviewer BMI on self-reported restrained eating in a face-to-face survey and to examine under- and over-reporting using the face-to face study and a postal follow-up. METHODS:A sample of 1,212 Dutch adults was assigned to 98 interviewers with different BMI who administered an e...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Eisinga R,te Grotenhuis M,Larsen JK,Pelzer B

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examine the effects of mother's characteristics and socioeconomic condition on weight at birth and preterm delivery in an Italian region (Umbria). METHODS:The study concerns all live-born singleton infants in 2007 with at least a gestational age of 22 weeks. Information derived from the Standard Certific...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Chiavarini M,Bartolucci F,Gili A,Pieroni L,Minelli L

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present data on the dental and periodontal status of a convenience sample of 101 ambulant China-born older adults who now live in Melbourne. These older adults participated in a study to assess the prevalence of specific oral diseases. METHODS:Participants were interviewed in Cantonese using a structured...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Mariño R,Morgan M,Kiyak A,Schwarz E,Naqvi S

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in women giving birth in 2008 in the Netherlands. METHOD:A retrospective questionnaire study was conducted.The study covered all 513 midwifery practices in the Netherlands. The data were analysed with SPSS 17.0. RESULTS:The response from midwif...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Korfker DG,Reis R,Rijnders ME,Meijer-van Asperen S,Read L,Sanjuan M,Herschderfer K,Buitendijk SE

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify dietary patterns of a representative sample of Iranian adults using factor analysis. METHODS:This study was conducted in 2000-2001 as the baseline survey of Isfahan Healthy Heart Program (IHHP). We studied 12,514 participants aged ≥19 years who were randomly selected in three counties of Central ...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Mohammadifard N,Sarrafzadegan N,Nouri F,Sajjadi F,Alikhasi H,Maghroun M,Kelishadi R,Iraji F,Rahmati M

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the trends of out-of-pocket expenditure for influenza during 1989-2006 in China. METHODS:Data were extracted from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) during 1989-2006 (in seven waves). A fixed effect model with robust standard errors was employed to examine trends of out-of-pocket expend...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Liu J,Shi L,Khan M,Xu L,Wang L

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the association between parent's headache and symptom load and children's medicine use, and whether these associations are robust across countries and socio-demographic strata. METHODS:The study population included random samples of children from age 2 to 17 in five Nordic countries (participatio...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Andersen A,Holstein BE,Berntsson L,Hansen EH

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine gender differentials in the association between life course socioeconomic disadvantage and the risk of exceeding internationally recognised weekly and daily guidelines for 'sensible' alcohol consumption and problem drinking. METHODS:A population-representative cohort study of 1,218 men and women f...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Batty GD,Bhaskar A,Emslie C,Benzeval M,Der G,Lewars H,Hunt K

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Houses designed for one climate and cultural group may not be appropriate for other places and people. Our aim is to find cost-effective ways to improve the characteristics of older homes, ill-fitted for New Zealand's climate, in order to improve the occupants' health. METHOD:We have carried out two communi...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Howden-Chapman P,Crane J,Chapman R,Fougere G

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To test whether maternal mortality was higher among immigrant women than Swiss women. METHODS:All maternal deaths and live births in Switzerland from 1969 to 2006 from official vital statistics were considered. We calculated maternal mortality ratios (MMRs) in four time intervals (1969-1979, 1980-1989, 1990...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Bollini P,Wanner P,Pampallona S

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine school-level opportunity structures of the built environment and student characteristics associated with being overweight. METHODS:Multi-level logistic regression analysis were used to examine the school- and student-level characteristics associated with the odds of a student being overweight amon...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Leatherdale ST,Pouliou T,Church D,Hobin E

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Unemployment is a major determinant of health. We investigate whether health inequalities with regards to employment status have changed in Germany. METHODS:We used longitudinal data for the years 1994-2008 from a representative panel study (GSOEP). The sample consisted of respondents aged 30-59 years (15 w...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Kroll LE,Lampert T

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the associations between educational level and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in an older Iranian population. METHODS:To estimate the odds ratio (OR) of educational level in a cross-sectional study, logistic regression analysis was used on 1,788 men and 2,204 women (222 me...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Hajsheikholeslami F,Hatami M,Hadaegh F,Ghanbarian A,Azizi F

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed at evaluating the cost-effectiveness of human papillomavirus virus (HPV) vaccination in France, using a generally applicable succinct cohort model. METHODS:A lifetime Markov cohort model, adapted to the French setting, simulate the natural history of oncogenic HPV infection towards cervical ...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Demarteau N,Detournay B,Tehard B,El Hasnaoui A,Standaert B

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to identify the main dietary patterns in the Lithuanian urban population and to determine their association with socio-demographic factors. METHODS:Data from the survey performed in the framework of the HAPIEE (Health, Alcohol, Psychosocial factors In Eastern Europe) study were...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Luksiene DI,Baceviciene M,Tamosiunas A,Daugeliene E,Kranciukaite D

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Missing item values (MIV) often occur in quality-of-life (QoL) questionnaires. This study aimed to examine whether the use of introductory exemplary questions reduces the number of MIV and what patient-related factors influence effectiveness of such a QoL form training. METHODS:In a randomized controlled stu...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Müller-Bühl U,Franke B,Hermann K,Engeser P

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to examine the effect of socioeconomic status and demographic factors on infant mortality, classified by cause of death, in a group of children born in Seoul, Korea during 1999-2003. METHODS:Linked infant birth and death data were collected from the Korea National Statistical Offic...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Son JY,Lee JT

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate Toxocara infection rates by age, gender and ethnicity for US counties using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). METHODS:After initial analysis to account for missing data, a binary regression model is applied to obtain relative risks of Toxocara infection for ...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Congdon P,Lloyd P

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To present data on fruits and vegetables consumption and associated factors among African in-school adolescents. METHODS:Data were collected by self-report questionnaire from nationally representative samples (total 17,656) of school children aged 13-15 years in seven African countries. RESULTS:Thirty-six ...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Peltzer K,Pengpid S

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although family reunification migrants form a large proportion of migrants, their prevalence of mental disorders is unknown because research has focused on mixed groups of first generation immigrants and refugees. Our aim was to investigate the risk of mental disorders among family reunification migrants com...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Norredam M,Garcia-Lopez A,Keiding N,Krasnik A

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Be-MOMO is the monitoring of all-cause death registry data in Belgium. The new methods are described and the detection and quantification of outbreaks is presented for the period April 2006-March 2007. Sensitivity, specificity and timeliness are illustrated by means of a temporal comparison with known health...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Cox B,Wuillaume F,Van Oyen H,Maes S

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Global climate change is increasing the frequency of heat waves, hot weather, and temperature variability, which contribute to mortality and illness. Baseline information on local efforts to reduce heat vulnerability, including public advisories; minimizing greenhouse gas emissions; and mitigating urban heat...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： O'Neill MS,Jackman DK,Wyman M,Manarolla X,Gronlund CJ,Brown DG,Brines SJ,Schwartz J,Diez-Roux AV

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Changes to work and the impact of these changes on worker health and safety have been significant. A core surveillance data set is needed to understand the impact of working conditions and work environments. Yet, there is little harmony amongst international surveys and a critical lack of guidance identifyin...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Lilley R,Feyer AM,Firth H,Cunningham C,Paul C

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine trends in the prevalence of monthly alcohol use and lifetime drunkenness among 15 year olds in 20 European countries, the Russian Federation, Israel, the United States of America, and Canada. METHODS:Alcohol use prevalence and drunkenness were assessed in the Health Behavior in School-aged Childre...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Simons-Morton BG,Farhat T,ter Bogt TF,Hublet A,Kuntsche E,Nic Gabhainn S,Godeau E,Kokkevi A,HBSC Risk Behaviour Focus Group.

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper traces the history of the HBSC study from its origins in the early 1980's to the present day describing how it was first conceptualised scientifically and how this influenced issues of study design. The challenges of managing a cross-national study are explained as are changes and adaptations over time with...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Currie C,Nic Gabhainn S,Godeau E,International HBSC Network Coordinating Committee.

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To test the psychometric properties and measurement results of the KIDSCREEN-10 Mental Health Index in school children from 15 European countries. METHODS:Within the cross-sectional Health Behaviour in School-aged Children 2005/2006 Survey, 78,000 pupils aged 11, 13, 15 answered the KIDSCREEN and additional...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Erhart M,Ottova V,Gaspar T,Jericek H,Schnohr C,Alikasifoglu M,Morgan A,Ravens-Sieberer U,HBSC Positive Health Focus Group.

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The relationship between psychological distress and high blood pressure (HBP) and high blood cholesterol (HBC) is controversial. Psychological distress may interfere with lifestyle modification and health care service use among persons with these conditions. we examined the association between persons with H...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Fan AZ,Strine TW,Muppidi SR,Greenlund KJ,Croft JB,Berry JT,Jiles R,Mokdad AH

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine self-reported psychological distress (K-6 scale) and mental health treatment among persons with and without active duty U.S. military experience (ADME) currently residing in private residences in the U.S. METHODS:Analysis of 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data from 35 states, Dis...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Safran MA,Strine TW,Dhingra SS,Berry JT,Manderscheid R,Mokdad AH

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether psychological distress is associated with disability status and use of rehabilitation services among adults aged 35 years and older with cardiovascular conditions. METHODS:Using 2007 data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), we assessed the association between ...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Fan AZ,Strine TW,Jiles R,Berry JT,Mokdad AH

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the associations between smoking and quit attempts with psychological distress and also by socioeconomic groups. METHODS:Using data on 172,938 adult respondents from the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System we used the Kessler-6 scale to assess psychological distress among never, forme...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Dube SR,Caraballo RS,Dhingra SS,Pearson WS,McClave AK,Strine TW,Berry JT,Mokdad AH

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aimed to investigate whether health-related quality of life (HRQOL) influences health service utilization and whether such influence exists independently in addition to socio-demographic and morbidity variables. METHODS:A retrospective design was carried out among 737 primary care patients in mainland Ch...

journal_title：International journal of public health

authors： Chen T,Li L

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00