Environmental pollution is a significant global issue. Both objective (scientifically measured) environmental and perceived levels of are important predictors self-reported health. The purpose this study was to compare the associations between health in China, Japan, South Korea.Data were obtained from East Asian Social Survey Cross-National Data Sets: Health Society Asia, 2010 (n=7938; n=3866; n=2496; Korea, n=1576).South Koreans be most severe, while Japanese participants least severe....

Any sexually active person has the possibility of contracting human papillomavirus (HPV) sometime in their lifetime. HPV vaccines are effective preventing if obtained prior to viral exposure. Research on knowledge and beliefs vaccination among college students Vietnam is significantly scarce. The purpose this study examine about compared US. This cross-cultural comparison will fill a void current research subject. Over 900 (N=932: n=495 n=437 US) participated self-administered survey...

Driver license departments in many US states collect data on individuals' height and weight. These can be useful to researchers epidemiological public health studies. As weight driver are self-reported, they may prone reporting bias. We compare obtained from records clinically measured weight, as well body mass index (BMI) values calculated using the two sources for same individual.We linked individual License Division (DLD) Utah Department of Public Safety clinical one largest healthcare...

Influenza is a significant worldwide public health issue. Knowledge and perceptions regarding the flu vaccination are associated with whether individuals obtain vaccination. The purpose of this study was to examine how such were related knowledge self-efficacy influenza in Vietnam US.College students (n=932) (n=495) US (n=437) completed self-administered survey vaccinations September October 2016.Vietnamese participants reported significantly lower levels awareness about risk, higher...

People of low socio-economic status (SES) are particularly at risk for developing stress-related conditions. The purpose this study is to examine depression, stress, and coping strategies among uninsured primary care patients who live below the 150th percentile federal poverty level. Specifically, compares experiences impoverished US-born English speakers, non-US-born Spanish speakers.Uninsured utilizing a free clinic (N = 491) completed self-administered survey using standardized measures...

Objective: The purpose of this project included: to provide health education for refugees and gather perspectives on barriers; facilitators toward healthy eating regular physical activity. Methods: Six promotion classes were held between February June, 2017. Data collected using a pre-class survey, focus groups, field notes. Qualitative data mapped constructs the Health Belief Model. Twenty-eight participants diverse refugee populations participated in project, which 12 4 groups. Results:...

This study examined factors associated with physical IPV perpetration in Russia and Lithuania. The data from the International Dating Violence Study 2001–2006 were analyzed (N= 818). Male female perpetrators as compared to non-perpetrators of have a higher prevalence being other forms IPV. Perpetrators are more likely been victims ‘intimate terrorist’ exhibit different characteristics. Factors between male perpetrators. Interventions should focus on victimization perpetration.

Women who bear twins may possess a robust phenotype compared to non-twinning mothers. We examine mortality patterns for the singleton offspring of mothers determine whether they share hypothesized their Using data from Utah Population Database, we show that both male and female twinning experience survival disadvantage prior age 5, no benefit or penalty between ages 5 49, and—for males only—a statistically significant advantage after 50. further effects on singletons born before twinset....

This study compares the factors, which influence individuals from countries of China, Japan and South Korea to obtain any type influenza vaccines their perceived concerns about new strain - pandemic (H1N1) 2009. The data analyzed was East Asian Social Survey (EASS), Cross-National Data Sets: Health Society in Asia, 2010 (ICPSR 34608) (N=7938). results this suggest that who are concerned more likely have obtained vaccine. In these countries, may be directly related vaccine-related behaviors....

Objective: The purpose of this study was to provide and evaluate oral health care education programs for refugees resettled in the US. Methods: This project consisted six sessions, which were held from February April 2017. Each session included following components: 1) a short survey that demographic questions health-related questions; 2) class on home class; 3) focus group; 4) post-class satisfaction. Participants individuals who had refugee background ages 18 older at time session....

Objective The purpose of this study was to examine cardiovascular disease-related health beliefs and how they are influenced by knowledge a sense community among uninsured primary care patients. Method This cross-sectional using self-administered paper survey (January April 2016). population included medically US-born English speakers, non-US-born Spanish speakers. Results Medically adults utilizing free clinic (N = 374) participated in the survey. Increasing about major risk factors for...

Although substantial research has explored the Hispanic health paradox (HHP) and suggests that Latinx immigrants experience positive outcomes relative to those born in United States, less assessed role of immigration status. Our aim was examine this health.Using survey data collected at two free/reduced-cost clinics southernmost Texas, we examined differences mental self-rated health, substance, alcohol, tobacco use low-income patients by undocumented/documented immigrant US-born/naturalized...

The purpose of this study was to investigate immunization-related experiences among Karen and Karenni refugees from the Thai-Myanmar border currently living in U.S. Exploration knowledge, beliefs, immunization will help strategize education programs enhance immunization. resettled United States (Burma) (n = 120) completed a survey on their perceptions related immunizations. Older age associated with higher levels that immunizations were safe longer-term residence lower safe. While long-term...

Objective: Free clinics provide free or reduced fee health care services to un- under-insured individuals in the United States. Volunteers are often primary human resources of clinics. Previous studies on clinic volunteers were conducted at student-run clinics, however, little is known about volunteering non-student-run The purpose this study examine motivations, interests and outcomes among a clinic. Methods: (N=184) participated self-administered paper online survey from January May 2016....

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