A5012271899- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Phytoestrogen effects and research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Health and Medical Studies
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Physical Activity and Health
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
Université de Lorraine
2024
Inserm
2024
Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre
2023
University of Zurich
2013-2022
Stiftung Patientensicherheit Schweiz
2017-2018
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine
2013-2014
Maternité Port Royal
1996-2002
Loneliness is a common, emotionally distressing experience and associated with adverse physical mental health an unhealthy lifestyle. Nevertheless, little known about the prevalence of loneliness in different age groups Switzerland. Furthermore, existing evidence gender as potential effect modifiers associations between loneliness, lifestyle characteristics warrants further investigation. Thus, aim study was to examine among adults Switzerland assess several behavioral factors, well...
Objectives To determine frequencies of healthcare workers (HCWs) speak up-related behaviours and the association safety climate with speaking up withholding voice. Design Cross-sectional survey doctors nurses. Data were analysed using multilevel logistic regression models Setting 4 hospitals a total nine sites from German, French Italian part Switzerland. Participants Survey data collected 979 nurses doctors. Main outcome measures Frequencies perceived patient concerns, voice behaviour....
Little is known about the association of dissatisfaction with body weight - a component image depression in individuals different sex, age, and mass index (BMI). Hence, aim our study was to evaluate (BWD) sub-groups. We analyzed data 15,975 from cross-sectional 2012 Swiss Health Survey. Participants were asked their satisfaction. The validated Patient Questionnaire (PHQ-9) used ascertain depression. Age stratified into three groups (18–29, 30–59, ≥60 years). (BMI) calculated self-reported...
Associations of physical activity with all-cause mortality seem to be quite strong, but little is known about potential effect modifiers as sex, race/ethnicity, age, and obesity.Data the Third National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), conducted 1988-1994 follow-up until 2006, were used compare risk between different levels leisure-time (LTPA) occupational (OPA). Cox proportional hazards models estimate hazard ratios (HRs) 95% confidence intervals (CIs).LTPA (n = 15,307) was...
Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy has negative clinical consequences, such as associations with glucose intolerance, and been shown to be distributed differently certain ethnic groups. In some countries, a difference the rate of vitamin was detected pregnant women depending on their skin color. We examined prevalence (<20 ng/mL) early Switzerland evaluated association color deficiency. single-center cohort study, validated Fitzpatrick scale objective melanin index were used determine Of...
Speaking up about safety concerns by staff is important to prevent medical errors. Knowledge healthcare workers' speaking behaviors and perceived climate useful for organizations (HCOs) identify areas improvement. The aim of this study was develop a short questionnaire allowing HCOs assess different aspects among staff.Healthcare workers (n = 523) from 2 Swiss hospitals completed covering various speak up-related climate. Psychometric testing included descriptive statistics, correlations,...
Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is associated with negative health consequences for mothers and their infants. Data on the vitamin status of pregnant women in Switzerland are scarce. A three-centre study was conducted obstetric departments Zurich, Bellinzona Samedan (Switzerland) to investigate prevalence determinants (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin (25(OH)D)<50 nmol/l) 3rd-trimester living (n 305), correlation between 25(OH)D offspring at birth 278). Demographic questionnaire data were used...
Abstract Background & Aims This study aimed to analyse the association of sex hormone levels with liver enzyme and non‐alcoholic fatty disease (NAFLD) in a nationally representative sample men. Methods A total 919 men from US National Health Nutrition Examination Study (NHANES) III were included this cross‐sectional analysis data 1988 1991. We used existing on serum free testosterone, estradiol, androstanediol glucuronide (AAG) steroid‐binding globulin (SHBG), estimated their...
The object of this study is test whether mitochondrial blood-based biomarkers are associated with markers metabolic syndrome in bipolar disorder, hypothesizing higher lactate but unchanged cell-free circulating DNA levels disorder patients syndrome. In a cohort study, primary testing from the FondaMental Advanced Centers Expertise for (FACE-BD) was conducted, including 837 stable patients. I-GIVE validation consists 237 participants: and acute patients, non-psychiatric controls,...
Several studies observed associations of various aspects diet with mental health, but little is known about the relationship between following 5-a-day recommendation for fruit and vegetables consumption health. Thus, we examined Swiss daily recommended vegetable intake psychological distress. Data from 20,220 individuals aged 15+ years 2012 Health Survey were analyzed. The portions per day defined as (at least 2 3 vegetables). outcome was perceived distress over previous 4 weeks (measured by...
In Switzerland, the French-speaking region has an organized breast cancer (BC) screening program; in German-speaking region, only opportunistic until recently had been offered. We evaluated factors associated with attendance to these two regions. analyzed data of 50–69 year-old women (n = 2769) from Swiss Health Survey 2012. Factors interest included education level, place residence, nationality, marital status, smoking history, alcohol consumption, physical activity, diet, self-perceived...
Abstract Background Mental health problems are elevated in autistic individuals but there is limited evidence on the developmental course of across childhood. We compare level and growth anxious-depressed, behavioral attention an typically developing (TD) cohort. Methods Latent curve models were applied to repeated parent-report Child Behavior Checklist data from age 2–10 years inception cohort children (Pathways, N = 397; 84% boys) a general population TD (Wirral Health Development Study;...
<b><i>Background/Aims:</i></b> A deficit of various hormones during the process aging and/or a heightened inflammatory state may be causally linked to development frailty. Phytoestrogens as weak estrogens, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory agents counteract this process. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> In cross-sectional study including two cycles National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, i.e. 1999-2002), logistic regression was used...
Our study aimed at assessing the prevalence and determinants of vitamin D deficiency (25-hydroxy-vitamin [25(OH)D] < 20 ng/mL) in pregnant women first trimester living Switzerland.From September 2014 through December 2015, 204 were conveniently recruited during their clinical appointment Clinic Obstetrics University Hospital Zurich (between week 6 12 pregnancy). Blood samples collected a questionnaire focusing on lifestyle skin colour was completed face-to-face with responsible physician....
Anxiety disorders are common in the general population and can have a major impact on person's behavior. These may also affect shopping cooking habits, which lead to less healthy diet. Thus, we aimed assess whether any current anxiety disorder or specific were associated with diet quality.Data of 6392 observations 3993 participants retrieved from 2 data waves population-based prospective cohort study conducted an urban area Switzerland. To associations status quality measured by Alternate...