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Food insecurity is associated with low diet quality and unhealthy cooking and eating habits in Iranian women J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Ali Kohanmoo, Maral Hashemzadeh, Maryam Teymouri, Morteza Zare, Masoumeh Akhlaghi
Food insecurity affects diet and nutrition intakes. We explored the relationship between food insecurity and dietary intakes in a group of Iranian women. The cross-sectional study was performed on 190 healthy females aged 20–55 years attending primary healthcare centers in Shiraz. Food insecurity was evaluated by Household Food Insecurity Access Scale, which is a validated tool for assessing food insecurity
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Acne Vulgaris and adherence to the mediterranean diet among university students: a case‒control study J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Sari Taha, Muna Shakhshir, Sa’ed H. Zyoud
Western diets, characterized by a high glycemic index and dairy content, can be risk factors for acne vulgaris. A few studies have suggested that adherence to non-Western diets, such as the Mediterranean diet (MD), may be protective against acne. This study aimed to explore the relationships between adherence to the MD and acne diagnosis and severity. This was a matched case‒control study carried out
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Application of hospital–community–home linkage management model in patients with type 2 diabetic nephropathy J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Hong-Mei Xu, Yan-Ping Zhai, Wen-Juan Zhu, Min Li, Zhi-Ping Wu, Peng Wang, Xue-Jing Wang
To explore the effect of the hospital–community–home (HCH) linkage management mode in patients with type 2 diabetic nephropathy (DN). A total of 80 patients with type 2 DN hospitalised in the Department of Nephrology of our hospital between July 2021 and June 2022 were recruited and subsequently divided into the observation group and the control group using the random number table method, with 40 patients
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Epidemiologic analysis of antimicrobial resistance in hospital departments in China from 2022 to 2023 J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Hui-Jun Bai, Qing-Feng Geng, Fang Jin, Yong-Li Yang
Bacterial drug resistance monitoring in hospitals is a crucial aspect of healthcare management and a growing concern worldwide. In this study, we analysed the bacterial drug resistance surveillance in our hospital from 2022 Q1 to 2023 Q2. The main sampling sources were respiratory, blood, and urine-based, and the main clinical infections were respiratory and genitourinary in nature. Specimens were
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Dietary calcium is inversely associated with hepatitis B virus infection: an analysis of US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007–2020 J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Min Zhang, Yuxiao Zhang, Shanjiamei Jiang, Heng Hu, Xinzhi Wang, Fan Yu, Yue’e Huang, Yali Liang
There have been studies on the relationship between hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and diet. We hypothesized HBV infection is related to dietary calcium intake, but the evidence is limited. This study aimed to examine whether dietary calcium intake is independently related to HBV infection in the United States population. A total of 20,488 participants aged over 20 years from the National Health
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What could be the reasons for not losing weight even after following a weight loss program? J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Jyoti Dabas, S. Shunmukha Priya, Akshay Alawani, Praveen Budhrani
Approximately four million people worldwide die annually because of obesity. Weight loss is commonly recommended as a first-line therapy in overweight and obese patients. Although many individuals attempt to lose weight, not everyone achieves optimal success. Few studies point out that weight loss eventually slows down, stagnates or reverses in 85% of the cases. What could be the reasons for not losing
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Construction of individualised care programmes for patients with pancreatic cancer with postoperative weight-loss control based on the Delphi method: a cross-sectional study in China J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Leying Chen, Zhongyan Huang, Qiuju Tian, Qinghua Zha, Shiyu Zhang, Zhe Chen, Ziyun Dong, Yuqing Zhou, Ming Zhang, Xiaoyan Wei
At present, clinical nutritional care for patients with pancreatic cancer focuses more on the observation of the effect of enteral parenteral nutrition, and there is a lack of personalised care plans for weight-loss control. We used the Delphi method to construct a set of personalised nursing programmes to effectively control the rate of postoperative weight loss in patients with pancreatic cancer
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Association between dietary phytochemical index and risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a case-control study J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Seyedeh Neda Mousavi, Maryam Nouri, Esmaeil Yousefi Rad, Reza Kazemi, Mehdi Birjandi, Shelly Coe, Somayeh Saboori
Dietary intake of phytochemicals has been associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases, but research on their relationship with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is limited. This case-control study aimed to investigate the association between a Dietary Phytochemical Index (DPI) and BPH risk in a Middle-Eastern population. The study recruited 112 BPH patients and 112 age-matched healthy controls
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Differences in physical and mental health symptoms among residents living near municipal solid waste sites: a cross sectional study in the Ashanti Region, Ghana J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Prince Peprah, Williams Agyemang-Duah, Anthony Kwame Morgan, Ellen Onyina, Evelyn Serwaa Asare
Physical and mental health concerns and symptoms, including sleep problems, low mood, extreme tiredness, and appetite loss are prevalent among people living near waste sites. This research examines differences in health symptoms among residents living near municipal solid waste sites in the Ashanti Region, Ghana. The study used cross-sectional data from 827 residents living near three municipal waste
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Association between obesity and new-onset heart failure among patients with hypertension in Thailand J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Boonsub Sakboonyarat, Jaturon Poovieng, Ram Rangsin
In Thailand, the epidemiological data on the relationship between obesity and heart failure (HF) among high-risk populations was limited. We assessed the association between body mass index (BMI) and the new-onset HF among people with hypertension (HTN), and also assessed the effect modifier of uncontrolled HTN on this association. We analyzed the data obtained from the 2018 Thailand DM/HT study database
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Understanding the relationship between stay-at-home measures and vaccine shortages: a conventional, heterogeneous, and fractional dynamic approach J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Mohammad Sharif Ullah, Md. Kamrujjaman, K. M. Ariful Kabir
In light of the global prevalence of a highly contagious respiratory disease, this study presents a novel approach to address the pressing and unanticipated issues by introducing a modified vaccination and lockdown-centered epidemic model. The rapid spread of the disease is attributed to viral transmissibility, the emergence of new strains (variants), lack of immunization, and human unawareness. This
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Caregiver burden and health-related quality of life: A study of informal caregivers of older adults in Ghana J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Williams Agyemang-Duah, Alhassan Abdullah, Mark W. Rosenberg
Similar to many developing countries, caregiver burden remains high in Ghana which may affect informal caregivers of older adults’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, no study has examined the association between caregiver burden and HRQoL among informal caregivers of older adults in Ghana to date. Understanding this association may well help to inform health and social policy measures
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Exploring stakeholders’ perceived problems associated with the care and support of children and youth with mental ill health in Sweden: a qualitative study J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Malin Helander, Mio Fredriksson, Malin Lohela-Karlsson
Care and support for children and youth with mental ill health have become more specialized and are provided by an increasing number of stakeholders. As a result, services are often fragmented, inefficient and unco-ordinated, with negative consequences for the service user and their family. Enhanced collaboration could lead to improved care and support but requires a shared understanding and a joint
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The relationship between food habits and physical activity and the IQ of primary school children J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Alireza Khadem, Maryam Nadery, Sahar Noori, Rasool Ghaffarian-Ensaf, Abolghassem Djazayery, Ariyo Movahedi
Children's intelligence quotient (IQ) is influenced by various environmental and genetic variables. The current study aimed to determine how children's dietary choices and physical activity levels correlated with their IQ. A total of 190 students (111 girls and 79 boys) between the ages of 8 and 10 were chosen randomly for this cross-sectional research. For all children, questionnaires were utilized
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Infant feeding practices and associated factors among HIV-positive mothers of infants aged 0–6 months at public health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Zewdu Minwuyelet Gebremariam, Genanew Getahun, Addisu Sahile, Yared Kejela, Yeworkwuha Getachew, Fasil Sisay
In the era of HIV infection, exclusive breast-feeding highly recommended for infants aged less than 6 months. Avoidance of exclusive breast-feeding by HIV-infected mothers recommended when replacement feeding is acceptable, feasible, affordable, sustainable and safe. The prevalence of exclusive breast-feeding has remained very low worldwide. Despite this fact, there is limited information on infant
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Impact of COVID-19 on food security and diet quality in Chilanga District, Zambia J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Shela Sridhar, Janella Kang, Joyce Makasa, Sally Bell-Cross, Isabel Madzorera, Ethan Zulu, Davidson H. Hamer
Food security and nutrition have been severely impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to quantify the impacts of the pandemic on food security and diet diversity within Chilanga District in Zambia and identify target areas for high-impact social protection and safety net programs. We conducted a cross-sectional study in Chilanga district
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Utilization of early postnatal care services and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last 12 months in South Gondar Zone District, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Tigist Seid Yimer, Wassie Yazie Ferede, Fillorence Ayalew Sisay
Postnatal care is care that is provided to mothers and newborn baby after delivery. The care given after childbirth is the most critical time because most maternal and neonatal mortality occurs during this period. Utilization of this service is low in Ethiopia, and no evidence exists to describe the status of early postnatal care service utilization among women in the study area. This study aimed to
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Happiness and air quality: microdata analysis in Indonesia J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Novilya Limayani, Erwin Tanur
While economics is growing in Indonesia, its Happiness Index remains steady. Regarding the average concentration of dissolved particles, Indonesia is ranked sixth globally. Many factors can affect happiness. Environmental conditions, especially air quality, are considered to influence individual happiness. Therefore, this research investigates the impact of air quality and health on happiness. Data
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Association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among US adults with prehypertension: a prospective cohort study J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Yongmei Zhou, Yu Chen, Fuli Chen, Gang Li, Long Zhou
Prehypertension affects 25–50% of adults worldwide and no prior study has examined the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations and mortality risk in individuals with prehypertension. This study aims to investigate the association of serum 25(OH)D concentrations with all-cause and CVD mortality among prehypertensive adults by utilizing data from the US National Health
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Nature’s therapeutic power: a study on the psychophysiological effects of touching ornamental grass in Chinese women J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Ahmad Hassan, Zhang Deshun
The health of city residents is at risk due to the high rate of urbanization and the extensive use of electronics. In the context of urbanization, individuals have become increasingly disconnected from nature, resulting in elevated stress levels among adults. The goal of this study was to investigate the physical and psychological benefits of spending time in nature. The benefits of touching real grass
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Nutrition self-efficacy intervention to improve nutritional status of Iranian older adults J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Seyedeh Belin Tavakoly Sany, Hamideh Ahangari, Amir Rasoulifar, Mitra Salimi, Jamshid Jamali, Hadi Tehrani
Older adults are a vulnerable group that is at risk of poor nutritional status, which can lead to disease and increase their healthcare costs. Our study aimed to investigate the impact of a self-efficacy intervention on the nutritional status of older adults. A controlled before and after study was conducted on 110 older adults in the Mashhad, Iran, from 2020 to 2022. Participants were randomly allocated
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Simplified treatment protocols improve recovery of children with severe acute malnutrition in South Sudan: results from a mixed methods study J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Emily Lyles, Sule Ismail, Maya Ramaswamy, Aly Drame, Eva Leidman, Shannon Doocy
As part of COVID-19 mitigation strategies, emergency nutrition program adaptations were implemented, but evidence of the effects is limited. Compared to the standard protocol, the full adapted protocol included adapted admissions criteria, simplified dosing, and reduced visit frequency; partially adapted protocols consisting of only some of these modifications were also implemented. To enable evidence-based
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Association between dietary carotenoid intakes and abdominal aortic calcification in adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013–2014 J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Weidong Chen, Yuanqing Li, Min Li, Hai Li, Caifang Chen, Yanzhao Lin
Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is an important marker of subclinical atherosclerosis and a predictor of cardiovascular disease. This study aims to explore the association between carotenoid intakes and AAC. We included 2889 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Dietary carotenoid intakes were obtained through 24-h dietary recall interviews. Severe AAC
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Association of dietary fats with ischemic heart disease (IHD): a case–control study J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Zeinolabedin Amini Sabegh, Maryam Ladaninezhad, Khadijeh Abbasi Mobarakeh, Anahita Hoshiar-Rad, Soheila Shekari, Seyed Ali Askarpour, Naeemeh Hassanpour Ardekanizadeh, Mina Esmaeili, Morteza Abdollahi, Saeid Doaei, Sara Khoshdooz, Marjan Ajami, Maryam Gholamalizadeh
This study aimed to investigate the association between different types of dietary fats with ischemic heart disease (IHD). This case–control study was conducted on 443 cases and 453 controls aged 40–80 years in Tehran, Iran. The semi-quantitative 237-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used to assess the amount of food intake. Nutritionist IV was applied to test the amount of consumption of
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Disparities in healthcare access experienced by Hispanic chronic kidney disease patients: a cross-sectional analysis J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Sadia Anjum Ashrafi, Rifat Binte Alam, Alicia Kraay, Babatope Ayokunle Ogunjesa, Andiara Schwingel
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health concern, and the disease disproportionately affects Hispanics. Improved healthcare access for Hispanic CKD patients can reduce the disease burden. This study assesses the healthcare access disparities experienced by Hispanic CKD patients compared to Whites. We analyzed three National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) datasets for 2013–2014
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Development of a diet quality score and adherence to the Swiss dietary recommendations for vegans J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Natalie S. Bez, Joyce Haddad, Giulia S. Tedde, Karolin Rose, Aljoscha V. Ivanov, Marina Milazzo, Joëlle Wickart, Giulia Casale, Michele D’Ascanio, Klazine Van der Horst, Isabelle Herter-Aeberli, Leonie H. Bogl
Vegan diets have recently gained popularity in Switzerland as well as globally. The aim of the present study was to develop a diet quality score for vegans (DQS-V) based on the Swiss dietary recommendations for vegans. The dataset included 52 healthy vegan adults. Dietary intake data were assessed by three-day weighed food records. Body weight and height were measured, and a venous blood sample for
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The effect of macronutrient and micronutrient supplements on COVID-19: an umbrella review J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi, Ramin Shahidi, Hengameh Mojdeganlou, Fatemeh Khajeh Akhtaran, Seyed Farzad Maroufi, Seyede Parmis Maroufi, Pegah Mirzapour, Amirali Karimi, Sepideh Khodaei, Mehrzad Mohsseni Pour, Esmaeil Mehraeen, Omid Dadras
A healthy diet play an important role in the prevention and even treatment of various diseases. Proper nutrition plays an important role in boosting of immune system. These include the consumption of macronutrients such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and also micronutrients including vitamins. Here, we aimed to systematically review the effects of macronutrients and micronutrients on the prevention
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Association between body weight perception and actual body mass index among adult women in Erbil city, Iraq J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Sherzad A. Shabu, Mariwan H. Saka, Manhal N. Boya, Hamdia M. Ahmed, Sahar M. Zaki, Florentina Hettinga, Nazar P. Shabila
The misperception of body weight can significantly affect individuals' health behaviors, such as physical activity, diet, and weight management. This study aimed to examine the association between body weight perception and actual body mass index (BMI) among adult women and explore the factors influencing this relationship. Five hundred forty female individuals aged 18–65 participated in this cross-sectional
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Nutritional intake, environmental factors, and their impact on myopia prevalence in Korean children aged 5–12 years J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Jeong-Mee Kim, Yean-Jung Choi
Myopia is a complex condition influenced by numerous factors, including genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices. Although evidence indicates that certain dietary factors may influence the development of myopia, this relationship is still not completely understood and is a topic of ongoing research. This study analyzed the relationship between dietary habits, environmental
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Multimorbidity and its associated risk factors among adults in northern Sudan: a community-based cross-sectional study J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Imad R. Musa, Ahmed Ali Hassan, Ishag Adam
Multimorbidity (having two or more coexisting long-term conditions) is a growing global challenge. However, data on multimorbidity among adults in Africa, including Sudan, are scarce. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of multimorbidity and its associated risk factors among adults in Sudan. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in northern Sudan from March 2022 to
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Association between dietary antioxidants intake and childhood eczema: results from the NHANES database J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Jing Xu, Hongxin Li
High dietary intake of antioxidants reduces the risk of allergic sensitization in children. However, there was no sufficient evidence for the effect of dietary antioxidants intake on childhood eczema. Herein, this study aimed to explore the roles of different dietary antioxidants in childhood eczema. Data of 2305 children and adolescents aged < 18 years old were extracted from the National Health and
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Vitamin D deficiency in patients with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Nazanin Farahbakhsh, Somaye Fatahi, Armin Shirvani, Monireh Sadat Motaharifard, Masoumeh Mohkam, Seyed Ahmad Tabatabaii, Ghamartaj khanbabaee, Shirin Yaghoobpoor, Seyedeh Zahra Davoodi, Amir hossein Hosseini
Vitamin D is a prominent modulator of immunity and respiratory function. It plays a vital role in respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF). S. However, there is a dearth of information on patients with CF. The purpose of the meta-analysis is to highlight the importance of following the existing guidelines regarding maintenance of Vitamin D serum levels in patients with CF. The systematic search
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Contraceptive uses among married women in Bangladesh: a systematic review and meta-analyses J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Sorif Hossain, Tahmina Akter, Md Mohsin, Md. Momin Islam, Promit Barua Chowdhury, Md Mohsan Khudri
Although Bangladesh's economy has shown significant improvement over the past two decades, the high population growth rate has hindered development efforts. This study aimed to review the prevalence of different contraceptive methods used among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh, which could help control the population growth rate. We conducted an extensive literature review and meta-analysis
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Two decades of research on the role of diet in Alzheimer’s disease (2003–2023): a bibliometric and visual analysis based on CiteSpace J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Wanyin Xu, Zhengyanran Xu, Yi Guo, Jing Wu
In recent years, the impact of diet on Alzheimer's disease (AD) as a modifiable lifestyle has attracted widespread attention. We aimed to elucidate the current research status, frontiers, and research trends regarding the role of diet in AD over the past two decades through CiteSpace. Studies related to AD and diet that were published from January 1, 2003, to June 30, 2023, were retrieved via the Web
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Effect of Covid pandemic on immunization status of children in tertiary care Hospital of North India: reason for partial and non-immunization a cross-sectional study J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Narender Kumar, Pinki Allyhan, Anju Aggarwal
Low immunization coverage in India attributes to many factors including sociodemographic factors and people’s behavior. COVID-19 pandemic resulted in disruptions in achieving optimum availability and utilization of immunization services. This study was carried out to find out the immunization status of children in the post COVID era and various factors responsible for non-immunization during the pandemic
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Hand grip strength as a proposed new vital sign of health: a narrative review of evidences J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Raju Vaishya, Anoop Misra, Abhishek Vaish, Nicola Ursino, Riccardo D’Ambrosi
Hand grip strength (HGS) serves as a fundamental metric in assessing muscle function and overall physical capability and is particularly relevant to the ageing population. HGS holds an important connection to the concept of sarcopenia, which encompasses the age-related decline in muscle mass, strength, and function. It has also been reported to indicate the health of an individual. We reviewed the
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Mapping the landscape of research on insulin resistance: a visualization analysis of randomized clinical trials J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Sa’ed H. Zyoud
Insulin resistance, a condition in which cells do not respond adequately to insulin, plays a crucial role in diabetes and related metabolic disorders. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) explore interventions to manage insulin resistance, contributing to evidence-based medical progress. The current study aimed to analyze the global research landscape and trends in RCTs targeting insulin resistance. This
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Relationship between tobacco smoking and hematological indices among Sudanese smokers J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Izzut Awad Ahmed, Mahmood Abdalmonem Mohammed, Hussam Mohammed Hassan, Ibrahim Abdelrhim Ali
Tobacco Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable morbidity and mortality in the world. It is well documented that tobacco smoking is risk factor for many diseases like: cancers, chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and the effects of tobacco smoking on hematological indices gets a little attention: the data is mostly inconsistent regarding the differential of WBCs, a conflicting
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Inequality in the distribution of resources in the health sector before and after the Health Transformation Plan in Qazvin, Iran J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Asghar Nasiri, Mohammad Amerzadeh, Hasan Yusefzadeh, Saeideh Moosavi, Rohollah Kalhor
The equitable distribution of healthcare resources represents a paramount objective in the realm of global health systems. Thus, the present study sought to assess the fairness in the allocation of health resources at Qazvin University of Medical Sciences (QUMS), both prior to and subsequent to the implementation of the Health Transformation Plan (HTP) using the Gini coefficient and the Hirschman–Herfindahl
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Discrimination against HIV/AIDS patients and associated factors among women in East African countries: using the most recent DHS data (2015–2022) J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Bewuketu Terefe, Mahlet Moges Jembere
The biggest health problem in East Africa is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Combating stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS is a key goal of many international organizations in their efforts to ensure universal access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care, and support programs. However, previous studies in various regions of Africa have shown that the prevalence of discriminatory
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Investigating time to first birth among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh: a survival analysis of nationwide cross-sectional survey data J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Abdus Sobhan, Mohammed Moinuddin, Md. Moyazzem Hossain
The birth of the first child is an important turning point in a woman’s life as it is the starting point of the demanding responsibilities of motherhood and childcare. This study aimed to explore the waiting time and the significant indicators of time to the first birth of aged 15–49 years of ever-married women in Bangladesh. The study considered the most recent country-representative data collected
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Mother–child dyads of overnutrition and undernutrition in sub-Saharan Africa J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Joshua Okyere, Irene Esi Donkoh, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Sanni Yaya
Malnutrition remains one of the major public health concerns globally. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 2 which seeks to ensure that hunger and malnutrition are reduced by 2030, it is imperative to ascertain the factors influencing their occurrence. This study examined the prevalence and factors associated with mother–child dyads of overnutrition and undernutrition in sub-Saharan Africa
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Gut microbiota shifts favorably with delivery of handwashing with soap and water treatment intervention in a prospective cohort (CHoBI7 trial) J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Shirajum Monira, Indrajeet Barman, Fatema Tuz Jubyda, Sk. Imran Ali, Aminul Islam, Kazi Mohammad Zillur Rahman, Mahamud-ur Rashid, Fatema-Tuz Johura, Marzia Sultana, Fatema Zohura, Sazzadul Islam Bhuyian, Tahmina Parvin, David Sack, Tahmeed Ahmed, K M Saif-Ur-Rahman, Maqsud Hossain, Haruo Watanabe, Christine Marie George, Munirul Alam
Cholera can result in the expulsion of important microbiota from the gut and result in death if left untreated. The disease transmits mainly via drinking water carrying Vibrio cholerae; and household contacts (HHC) of cholera patients are at elevated risk during the first week of infection. The gut microbiota profiles of HHC-children of cholera patients at Dhaka city slums were investigated before
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Geographic location and ethnicity comprehensively influenced vitamin D status in college students: a cross-section study from China J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Yingyi Luo, Chunbo Qu, Rui Zhang, Jingyi Zhang, Dan Han, Lixin Na
Vitamin D plays an important role in the health of adolescents, whereas vitamin D status of Chinese college students was seldom studied in China. To explore the vitamin D status and its relationship with ethnicity and geographic location in Chinese college students. The freshmen were taken a physical examination by trained medical personnel after they reported to university. Demographic information
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Prevalence and determinants of female genital amputation among adolescent girls and young women in Ethiopia: multilevel analysis J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Chalachew Yenew
Female genital amputation is a harmful traditional practice that has adverse risks on health outcomes. Consequently, it affects girls and women's physical, psychological, and mental health conditions. However, evidence on female genital amputation factors among adolescent girls and young women in Ethiopia was limited. Secondary data analysis was conducted from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health
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Comparison of the efficacy and safety of Shanhuang Jiangzhi tablets and atorvastatin in the treatment of patients with hyperlipidaemia J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 GuoTong Sun, XiuWen Liang
To compare the efficacy and safety of Shanhuang Jiangzhi tablets and atorvastatin in reducing blood lipid levels. Patients with hyperlipidaemia admitted to the cardiac centre between January 2019 and December 2020 were included in the study. A total of 1063 patients with hyperlipidaemia took either Shanhuang Jiangzhi tablets (n = 372) or atorvastatin (n = 691) and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Maternal–child consumption of ultra-processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages in informal settlements in Mumbai, India J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Aarti Kumar, Rachel J. Kulchar, Nehaa Khadka, Charlotte Smith, Piyasree Mukherjee, Erika Rizal, Karen Sokal-Gutierrez
The global nutrition transition is associated with increased consumption of ultra-processed snack foods and sugar-sweetened beverages (UPF/SSB), contributing to the double burden of child obesity and undernutrition. This cross-sectional study describes the prevalence of maternal and child UPF/SSB consumption and the factors associated with frequent consumption in a convenience sample of 749 children
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Dietary patterns and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease in China’s multi-ethnic regions J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Xingren Zhu, Nima Qucuo, Ning Zhang, Dan Tang, Yifan Hu, Xiaofen Xie, Xing Zhao, Qiong Meng, Liling Chen, Xiaoman Jiang, Duoji Zhuoma, Qibing Zeng, Xiong Xiao
The prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has been rising rapidly in western China. Diet acts as an effective therapy for MAFLD. However, there has been scarce research on the association between a posteriori diet patterns (DPs) and MAFLD in this region. We identified three a posteriori DPs which were “Sichuan Basin pattern” characterized by a high intake of fish/seafood
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Establishing performance standards for child development: learnings from the ECDI2030 J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Nicole Petrowski, Filipa de Castro, Susan Davis-Becker, Melissa Gladstone, Claudia Regina Lindgren Alves, Yvonne Becher, Jennifer Grisham, Kirsten Donald, Meta van den Heuvel, Gwendoline Kandawasvika, Shazia Maqbool, Fahmida Tofail, Tao Xin, Pia Zeinoun, Claudia Cappa
Standards of early childhood development (ECD) are needed to determine whether children living in different contexts are developmentally on track. The Early Childhood Development Index 2030 (ECDI2030) is a population-level measure intended to be used in household surveys to collect globally comparable data on one of the indicators chosen to monitor progress toward target 4.2 of the Sustainable Development
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Comparison of pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in a retrospective full pregnancy history survey versus population-based prospective records: a validation study in rural Sarlahi District, Nepal J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Daniel J. Erchick, Tsering P. Lama, Seema Subedi, Andrea Verhulst, Michel Guillot, Subarna K. Khatry, Steven C. LeClerq, James M. Tielsch, Luke C. Mullany, Joanne Katz
Countries without complete civil registration and vital statistics systems rely on retrospective full pregnancy history surveys (FPH) to estimate incidence of pregnancy and mortality outcomes, including stillbirth and neonatal death. Yet surveys are subject to biases that impact demographic estimates, and few studies have quantified these effects. We compare data from an FPH vs. prospective records
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Assessing the effect of mHealth on child feeding practice in African countries: systematic and meta-analysis J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Girma Gilano, Sewunet Sako, Temesgen Dileba, Andre Dekker, Rianne Fijten
Poor child feeding practice is a public health problem in Africa. Mobile health (mHealth) is a supportive intervention to improve this problem; however, the evidence available in the current literature is inconsistent and inconclusive in Africa. Some studies state that exclusive breastfeeding is not different between controls and mHealth interventions in the first month. Other studies state that health
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Healthy life skills and related factors among university students: a cross-sectional study in Istanbul, Turkey J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Mahruk Rashidi, Funda Karaman, Gülay Yildirim, Aslı Genç, Sultan Çakmak, Ebru Durusoy, Buse Saygin Şahin, Nurten Elkin
Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of global deaths. University students with unhealthy lifestyle constitute a high-risk group for NCDs. Evaluating and developing healthy behaviors during this period is very important for future health outcomes. This study was conducted to determine healthy life skills in university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a university
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Challenges and health outcomes of the exposure to soybean dust in the harbor neighborhood of Karachi, Pakistan: a wake-up call J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Nadeem Ullah Khan, Asrar Ali, Umerdad Khudadad, Uzma Rahim Khan, Noman Ali, Salman Muhammad Soomar, Shehryar Abid, Mahmood Jilani, Seemin Jamali, Junaid A. Razzak
Chemical disasters are common worldwide and result from technological failure, war, and terrorism activities. Pakistan imports huge quantities of hazardous chemicals to meet its industrial and energy needs. Hence there is a risk of chemical disaster at the ports, during transportation of such material and processing in the chemical industry. This study aimed to review the challenges and health outcomes
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Bayesian multilevel modelling of the association between socio-economic status and stunting among under-five-year children in Tanzania J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Edwin Musheiguza, Tukae Mbegalo, Justine N. Mbukwa
Stunting is associated with socioeconomic status (SES) which is multidimensional. This study aimed to compare different SES indices in predicting stunting. This was the secondary data analysis using Tanzania Demographics and Health Surveys (TDHS). The study used 7492, 6668, and 8790 under-five-year children from TDHS 2004/5, 2010, and 2015/16, respectively. The Household Wealth Index (HWI); Water and
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Living in a large family and low daily water consumption substantially expose for human scabies in rural Ethiopia: a matched analysis J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Agernesh Ayele, Metadel Adane, Balew Adane, Gete Berihun, Mesfin Gebrehiwot, Lebasie Woretaw, Leykun Berhanu, Getu Atanaw, Hailemariam Feleke, Mekonnen Moges, Eniyew Tegegne, Jember Azanaw, Asmamaw Malede
Scabies has been added to the neglected tropical diseases portfolio for large-scale disease control action since 2017 and is part of the WHO roadmap for NTDs 2021–2030, targeted at ending the neglect to achieve the sustainable development goals. Previous studies have not fitted matched analysis to identify predictors of scabies infestation in Ethiopia. Information is also scarce about predictors of
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Association of dietary behaviour and depression among adolescents in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Norhafizah Sahril, Muhammad Azri Adam Adnan, Muhamad Khairul Nazrin Khalil, Yee Mang Chan, Kishwen Kanna Yoga Ratnam, Wai Kent Lai, Noor Ani Ahmad
Depression is on the rise and has become a significant concern for public health. Limited research has explored the connection between dietary patterns and depression. This investigation aimed to examine how dietary behaviours relate to depression among adolescents attending school in Malaysia. The study utilized data from the National School-Based Health Survey 2022, a nationwide survey involving
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Bibliometric analysis of residual cardiovascular risk: trends and frontiers J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Lin Wang, Sutong Wang, Chaoyuan Song, Yiding Yu, Yuehua Jiang, Yongcheng Wang, Xiao Li
The presence of residual cardiovascular risk is an important cause of cardiovascular events. Despite the significant advances in our understanding of residual cardiovascular risk, a comprehensive analysis through bibliometrics has not been performed to date. Our objective is to conduct bibliometric studies to analyze and visualize the current research hotspots and trends related to residual cardiovascular
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Association between interleg systolic blood pressure difference and apparent peripheral neuropathy in US adults with diabetes: a cross-sectional study J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Xipeng Lin, Zhihao Liu, Haoyu Weng, Xu Liu, Shengcong Liu, Jianping Li
Interleg systolic blood pressure difference (ILSBPD) is associated with peripheral artery disease, but the relationship between ILSBPD and apparent peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients remains unclear. We explored the relationship between ILSBPD and apparent peripheral neuropathy and examined the possible effect modifiers in US adults with diabetes. One thousand and fifty-one diabetic participants
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Vegetarian diets and risk of all-cause mortality in a population-based prospective study in the United States J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Keeley Blackie, Gerd Bobe, Yumie Takata
The popularity of vegetarian diets has increased the need for studies on long-term health outcomes. A limited number of studies, including only one study from a non-vegetarian population, investigated the risk of mortality with self-identified vegetarianism and reported inconsistent results. This study evaluated prospective associations between vegetarian diets and all-cause mortality among 117,673
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Validation study on a prediction formula to estimate the weight of children & adolescents with special needs aged 2–18 years old J. Health Popul. Nutr. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Nurul Huda Ibrahim, Norasimah Kassim, Salimah Othman, Azahadi Omar, Norsuhaila Shaari, Anis Aslah Awiskarni, Norafidza Ashiquin Abdul Patah, Nabila Mohamed Nezuri, Maizatul Naqiah Zulfifli, Mohd Nadzrul Anuar Awang, Muhamad Farid Sani, Noorfadzlina Abdul Rashad, Siti Farhana Mesbah
This study aims to validate two predictive formulas of weight estimating strategies in children with special needs, namely the Cattermole formula and the Mercy formula. A cross-sectional study with a universal sampling of children and adolescents with special needs aged 2–18 years old, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder was conducted at