Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Jun 2012
Multicenter StudyEffectiveness of hand hygiene and provision of information in preventing influenza cases requiring hospitalization.
The objective of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in preventing cases of influenza requiring hospitalization. ⋯ Frequent handwashing should be recommended to prevent influenza cases requiring hospitalization.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2011
Multicenter StudyScreen time, physical activity and mental health among urban adolescents in China.
To test the association between screen time (ST), physical activity (PA) and self-reported psychological problems among urban adolescents aged 11 to 16 years. ⋯ High ST and insufficient VPA interact to increase depressive, anxiety symptoms and school life dissatisfaction among Chinese adolescents.
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Preventive medicine · Jul 2011
Multicenter StudyWorldwide prevalence of physical inactivity and its association with human development index in 76 countries.
To describe the worldwide prevalence of physical inactivity and to analyze its association with development level of each country. ⋯ One out of five adults around the world is physically inactive. Physical inactivity was more prevalent among wealthier and urban countries, and among women and elderly individuals.
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Preventive medicine · Aug 2009
Multicenter StudyFactors associated with women's perceptions of physical activity safety during pregnancy.
Health benefits of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy have been noted, but women's perceptions of PA safety have been little studied. ⋯ Pregnant women generally feel that moderate PA is safe, but are less certain about vigorous PA. More work is needed to inform pregnant women about the benefits of moderate PA, especially among non-White and low education/income populations.
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Preventive medicine · Aug 2009
Multicenter StudyTobacco use among Palestine refugee students (UNRWA) aged 13-15.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has made tobacco use prevention a primary health issue. UNRWA provides education, health, relief and social services in five fields of operation: Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The purpose of this paper is to compare tobacco use among Palestine refugee students and students in the general population of the five fields of operation. ⋯ The similarity in tobacco use among the three groups of students suggests that a coordinated plan between the UNRWA and the governmental authority could be most beneficial in reducing the burden of tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.