Juan Xu

ORCID: 0009-0003-7225-0666
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Research Areas
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Handwritten Text Recognition Techniques
  • Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
  • HIV Research and Treatment
  • Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Frailty in Older Adults
  • Image Retrieval and Classification Techniques
  • Sex work and related issues
  • Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
  • Body Composition Measurement Techniques
  • Hip and Femur Fractures
  • Public Health and Nutrition
  • Vehicle License Plate Recognition
  • Bone Metabolism and Diseases
  • Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
  • HIV, TB, and STIs Epidemiology
  • Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials

Chinese Center For Disease Control and Prevention
2013-2025

Xi’an International University
2025

National Health and Family Planning Commission
2025

Changsha Normal University
2023-2025

Hunan Normal University
2023-2025

Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University
2023-2024

Soochow University
2024

Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College
2023

Harbin Medical University
2020-2023

Anhui Medical University
2012

Background.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has rapidly spread among men who have sex with (MSM) in China recent years; the magnitude of epidemic is unclear.We sought to test 3 hypotheses: (1) The prevalence both HIV and syphilis MSM high, (2) 2 epidemics each unique geographical distributions, (3) demographic sexual behavior characteristics are different segments population China.Methods.A total 47 231 from 61 cities participated a cross-sectional survey conducted February 2008 September...

10.1093/cid/cit210 article EN Clinical Infectious Diseases 2013-04-11

Objective: Hypertension is one of the most common public health issues worldwide. However, few existing studies examining health-related quality life (HRQoL) were conducted on elderly patients with hypertension in China. Hence, this study aimed to assess HRQoL and its influencing factors using EuroQol five-dimensional-three-level (EQ-5D-3L) Methods: Data obtained from 6th National Health Service Survey Heilongjiang province June July 2018, a stratified multistage random cluster sampling...

10.3389/fpubh.2021.654822 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Public Health 2021-03-16

Purpose: The aims of this study were to explore the differences in total body water and hydration status among Chinese children aged 6–17 years. Methods: A cross-sectional was implemented years China. (TBW), intracellular (ICW), extracellular (ECW) determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). participants divided according age—age 6–8 years, age 9–11 12–14 15–17 years—and mass index (BMI) China—underweight, normal weight, overweight, obese groups. variables groups compared using...

10.3390/nu17020364 article EN Nutrients 2025-01-20

Timely HIV testing and initiation of antiretroviral therapy are two major determinants survival for HIV-infected individuals. Our study aimed to explore the trend late HIV/AIDS diagnoses assess factors associated with these in China between 2006 2014. We used data from Chinese Comprehensive Response Information Management System (CRIMS). All individuals who tested positive 2014 were at least 15 years age included. A diagnosis was defined as an instance which individual diagnosed having AIDS...

10.1186/s12879-018-3158-x article EN cc-by BMC Infectious Diseases 2018-06-12

Objective: To test the feasibility of a peer-driven behavioral intervention and to evaluate efficacy in reducing HIV-related risk among men who have sex with (MSM) China. Methods: Twelve seeds were recruited from traditional MSM venues total 218 enrolled into 12 groups participating 4 sessions. The was conducted May October 2006 Anhui Province. Reported condom use HIV testing used as outcome indicator effectiveness intervention. Results: Average age 25.5 years old, 64.2% reported homosexual...

10.1097/qai.0b013e3181c7de63 article EN JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2010-02-01

Late diagnosis of HIV infection is common. We aim to assess the proportion newly diagnosed cases receiving timely baseline CD4 count testing and associated factors in China.Data were extracted from Chinese HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Response Information Management System. Adult patients over 15 years old who had been with China between 2006 2012 identified. The study cohort comprised individuals a measured count.Among 388,496 identified cases, median was 294 cells/µl (IQR: 130-454), half (N =...

10.1371/journal.pone.0096098 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2014-06-05

Abstract Background Knowledge of COVID-19 epidemiology remains incomplete and crucial questions persist. We aimed to examine risk factors for death. Methods A total 80 543 cases reported in China, nationwide, through 8 April 2020 were included. Risk death investigated by Cox proportional hazards regression stratified analyses. Results Overall national case-fatality ratio (CFR) was 5.64%. older age (≥80: adjusted hazard ratio, 12.58; 95% confidence interval, 6.78–23.33), presence underlying...

10.1093/cid/ciab493 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Clinical Infectious Diseases 2021-05-26

The global increase in the aging population presents considerable challenges, particularly regarding cognitive impairment, a major concern for public health. This study investigates association between triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, measure of insulin resistance, and risk impairment elderly.

10.3389/fendo.2024.1398235 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Endocrinology 2024-07-22

Objective: There is a remarkable growth in sugar-sweetened (SSB) production and obesity prevalence among school-aged children China. This paper describes SSB consumption its association with Chinese aged 6–17 years 2012. Methods: total, 25,553 6~17 enrolled the China Nutrition Health Surveillance 2010–2013 were included this study. Data of frequency quantity obtained from food questionnaire, children’s nutritional status was assessed. Multivariate logistic regression used to evaluate between...

10.3390/nu13072211 article EN Nutrients 2021-06-27

<abstract abstract-type="Summary"> <sec> <b>What is already known about this topic?</b> Childhood overweight and obesity pose significant risks to physical mental health. The Nutrition Improvement Programme for Rural Compulsory Education Students (NIPRCES) has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing malnutrition. </sec><sec> added by report?</b> From 2012 2023, prevalence increased more rapidly (AAPC=10.6%) than (AAPC=2.0%) among children aged 6–15 years central western rural China. A quicker...

10.46234/ccdcw2025.003 article EN cc-by Deleted Journal 2025-01-01

Background/Objectives: The prevalence of both myopia and obesity is increasing among children adolescents around the world. We aimed to examine association between weight status in Chinese adolescents. Methods: analysis included 35,108 participants aged 6–17 from a nationwide cross-sectional survey. Results: Our results indicated that girls with overweight had higher odds ratio (OR) mild myopia: ages 6–8 (OR = 1.33, 95% CI: 1.01–1.76; OR 1.71, 1.14–2.55) 9–11 1.22, 1.03–1.44; 1.31,...

10.3390/nu17020260 article EN Nutrients 2025-01-12

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold> Caring for someone with dementia can be a difficult and time-consuming task. Because Chinese Confucianism encourages harmonious family-centered decision-making, family members frequently assume the role of surrogate decision-maker. Mistakes in decision-making result not just wasted resources, higher expenses, ineffective interventions, but also patient suffering caregiver anxiety if properly navigated. As result, this study employed qualitative...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-5809923/v1 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2025-01-17

The detecting arbitrary shape text is a challenging task due to the significant variation in shape, size, and aspect ratio, as well complexity of scene backgrounds. enhancing feature extraction capabilities essential for boosting detection accuracy. However, traditional methods face several issues, including insufficient multiscale fusion, limited information transfer between different levels, constrained receptive field expansion when using asymmetric convolutional kernels long detection....

10.1109/tnnls.2025.3538806 article EN IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems 2025-01-01

The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of syphilis among men who have sex with (MSM) currently married women in cities China and examine related factors for them."Snowballing" sampling was used recruit participants 4 from April 2008 August 2009. Information collected anonymously remained confidential. Blood samples were all eligible HIV tests.A total 858 participated study, their average age 38.3 years (ranged 21 75 years). Fifty-three percent did not residence cards, 37%...

10.1097/olq.0000000000000074 article EN Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2014-01-09

Patients who are newly screened HIV positive by EIA lost to follow-up due complicated testing procedures. Because this is the first step in care, it affects entire continuum of care. This a particular concern rural China.To assess routine completeness and treatment initiation rates at 18 county-level general hospitals Guangxi.We reviewed original hospital screening records. Investigators also engaged with leaders key personnel involved prevention activities characterize detail care practices...

10.1371/journal.pone.0164346 article EN public-domain PLoS ONE 2016-10-21

In rural areas of China where commercial plasma donation used to be common, little is known about sexual behaviors and condom use among wives left behind by migrating husbands nonmigrant men. This study investigated married women in China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1,873 participants recruited a cluster-sampling method. Study results showed that had significantly lower mean frequency intercourse their the previous month, higher rate multiple partners, self-reported HIV...

10.1016/j.jana.2009.03.004 article EN Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care 2009-07-01

Frailty is a risk factor for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This study examined the association between modified frailty index (MFI) and adverse outcomes in patients with critical AMI.Data were obtained from Medical Information Mart Intensive Care IV database. Logistic Cox regression models competing model applied.Of 5003 patients, 1496 non-frail 3507 frail. was significantly associated in-hospital mortality (per point, OR 1.13, 95% CI: 1.05-1.21; frail vs non-frail, 1.31, 1.04-1.65)...

10.2147/cia.s439454 article EN cc-by-nc Clinical Interventions in Aging 2023-12-01

<abstract abstract-type="Summary"> <sec> <b>What is already known about this topic?</b> Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) a leading global nutritional concern, ranking among the top four major deficiencies worldwide. The prevalence of VAD unevenly distributed across various regions, both within China and globally. </sec><sec> added by report?</b> report adds valuable insights into vitamin status rural students aged 6–17 years who participated in Nutrition Improvement Programme for Rural Compulsory...

10.46234/ccdcw2024.011 article EN cc-by Deleted Journal 2024-01-01

This study aimed to assess whether integrating handgrip strength (HGS) into the concept of motoric cognitive risk (MCR) would enhance its predictive validity for incident dementia and all-cause mortality.

10.3389/fnagi.2024.1421656 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience 2024-06-21

OBJECTIVE: To determine the feasibility and effectiveness of HIV risk behavior intervention characterized by initiator taking lead combined with peers participation as to preventing epidemic through promoting condom use reducing number sexual partners among men who have sex (MSM) groups. METHODS: Subjects were recruited via peer referral chain. Twelve key MSM initiators in bars or other venues 3 cities Hefei Wuhu Fuyang. Then each up participate also them continued recruiting others. A total...

10.3321/j.issn:0253-9624.2008.12.010 article EN 2008-12-01
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