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How risky is it to use e-cigarettes? Smokers' beliefs about their health risks from using novel and traditional tobacco products 2015 Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, jkadis@unc.edu.
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Journal of Behavioral Medicine
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J.Behav.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Apr
Volume
38
Issue
2
Start Page
318
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326
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LR: 20151001; GR: R25 CA057726/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: U01 CA154254/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7807105; NIHMS707851; OID: NLM: NIHMS707851; OID: NLM: PMC4520302; 2014/01/25 [received]; 2014/10/11 [accepted]; 2014/10/28 [aheadofprint]; pp
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United States
ISSN/ISBN
1573-3521; 0160-7715
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PMID: 25348584
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eng
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Journal Article; IM
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10.1007/s10865-014-9605-2 [doi]
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25348584
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We sought to understand smokers' perceived likelihood of health problems from using cigarettes and four non-cigarette tobacco products (NCTPs: e-cigarettes, snus, dissolvable tobacco, and smokeless tobacco). A US national sample of 6,607 adult smokers completed an online survey in March 2013. Participants viewed e-cigarette use as less likely to cause lung cancer, oral cancer, or heart disease compared to smoking regular cigarettes (all p
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Pepper,J.K., Emery,S.L., Ribisl,K.M., Rini,C.M., Brewer,N.T.
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20141028
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PMC4520302
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Contexts of cigarette and e-cigarette use among dual users: a qualitative study 2015 Cancer Prevention & Control Program, University of Hawaii Cancer Center, 701 Ilalo St, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA. ppokhrel@cc.hawaii.edu.; Cancer Prevention & Control Program, University of Hawaii Cancer Center, 701 Ilalo St, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA. ther
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BMC public health
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMC Public Health
Pub Date Free Form
4-Sep
Volume
15
Issue
Start Page
859
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015-2198-z
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LR: 20160429; GR: 3P30CA071789-15S3-PROJECT 2/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: U54 MD007584/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC4560069; 2015/03/31 [received]; 2015/08/27 [accepted]; 2015/09/04 [aheadofprint]; epublish
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England
ISSN/ISBN
1471-2458; 1471-2458
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PMID: 26341634
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eng
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10.1186/s12889-015-2198-z [doi]
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26341634
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BACKGROUND: Not much is currently understood regarding the contexts of cigarette and e-cigarette use among dual users. Proper application of e-cigarettes to smoking cessation or tobacco harm reduction would require an understanding of when and why dual users use cigarettes versus e-cigarettes. This study sought to elucidate the contexts of cigarette versus e-cigarette use among dual users. METHODS: Twelve focus group discussions were conducted with 62 young adult current daily e-cigarette users [63% men; mean age = 25.1 (Standard Deviation = 5.5)]. Almost all participants either concurrently smoked cigarettes or had been recent dual users. Data were analyzed following principles of inductive deduction. RESULTS: Results indicated that dual users' use of cigarettes is influenced by particular activities (e.g., before/after eating), strong craving or need for stimulation (e.g., in response to stress), places/situations (e.g., when cigarette smokers are nearby; outdoors), use of other substances (alcohol, coffee), and unavailability of an e-cigarette when needed. In addition to particular activities and places/situations that are conducive to e-cigarette use, use of e-cigarette when cigarette is not available or where cigarette smoking is not permitted emerged as contexts specific to e-cigarette use. CONCLUSIONS: For habitual cigarette smokers wanting to quit tobacco smoking, switching over completely to e-cigarettes may require skills of cognitive-behavioral management. Future research needs to ascertain the characteristics of dual users who use e-cigarettes as cessation aids versus as cigarette alternative when cigarette is unavailable or smoking is not permitted.
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Pokhrel,P., Herzog,T.A., Muranaka,N., Regmi,S., Fagan,P.
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20150904
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PMC4560069
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Characterization of Escherichia coli-Producing Extended-Spectrum beta-Lactamase (ESBL) Isolated from Chicken Slaughterhouses in South Korea 2015 1 KU Center for Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University , Seoul, Korea.; 1 KU Center for Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University , Seoul, Korea.; 2 Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Food and Drug Administratio
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Foodborne pathogens and disease
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Foodborne Pathog.Dis.
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
Volume
12
Issue
9
Start Page
741
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748
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JID: 101120121; EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-Lactamases); 2015/07/28 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1556-7125; 1535-3141
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PMID: 26219023
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eng
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10.1089/fpd.2014.1921 [doi]
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26219023
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In South Korea, few reports have indicated the occurrence and characteristics of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli in food-producing animals, particularly in poultry slaughterhouses. In this study, we investigated the occurrence and antibiotic resistance of ESBL-producing E. coli from whole chicken carcasses (n=156) and fecal samples (n=39) of chickens obtained from 2 slaughterhouses. Each sample enriched in buffered peptone water was cultured on MacConkey agar with 2 mg/L cefotaxime and ESBL agar. ESBL production and antibiotic susceptibility were determined using the Trek Diagnostics system. The ESBL genotypes were determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using the bla(SHV), bla(TEM), and bla(CTX-M) gene sequences. Subtyping using a repetitive sequence-based PCR system (DiversiLab) and multilocus sequence typing (MLST) were used to assess the interspecific biodiversity of isolates. Sixty-two ESBL-producing E. coli isolates were obtained from 156 samples (39.7%). No bla(SHV) genes were detected in any of the isolates, whereas all contained the bla(TEM) gene. Twenty-five strains (40.3%) harbored the CTX-M group 1 gene. The most prevalent MLST sequence type (ST) was ST 93 (14.5%), followed by ST 117 (9.7%) and ST 2303 (8.1%). This study reveals a high occurrence and beta-lactams resistance rate of E. coli in fecal samples and whole chickens collected from slaughterhouses in South Korea.
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Lim,J.S., Choi,D.S., Kim,Y.J., Chon,J.W., Kim,H.S., Park,H.J., Moon,J.S., Wee,S.H., Seo,K.H.
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20150728
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Low correlation between household carbon monoxide and particulate matter concentrations from biomass-related pollution in three resource-poor settings 2015 Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA.; Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA.; Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, School
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Environmental research
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Environ.Res.
Pub Date Free Form
Oct
Volume
142
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Start Page
424
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431
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LR: 20160708; CI: Published by Elsevier Inc.; GR: HHSN268200900033C/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United States; GR: HHSN268200900033C/PHS HHS/United States; JID: 0147621; 0 (Particulate Matter); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); NIHMS712528; OID: NLM: NIHMS712528 [Availa
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1096-0953; 0013-9351
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PMID: 26245367
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eng
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10.1016/j.envres.2015.07.012 [doi]
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26245367
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Household air pollution from the burning of biomass fuels is recognized as the third greatest contributor to the global burden of disease. Incomplete combustion of biomass fuels releases a complex mixture of carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM) and other toxins into the household environment. Some investigators have used indoor CO concentrations as a reliable surrogate of indoor PM concentrations; however, the assumption that indoor CO concentration is a reasonable proxy of indoor PM concentration has been a subject of controversy. We sought to describe the relationship between indoor PM2.5 and CO concentrations in 128 households across three resource-poor settings in Peru, Nepal, and Kenya. We simultaneously collected minute-to-minute PM2.5 and CO concentrations within a meter of the open-fire stove for approximately 24h using the EasyLog-USB-CO data logger (Lascar Electronics, Erie, PA) and the personal DataRAM-1000AN (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Waltham, MA), respectively. We also collected information regarding household construction characteristics, and cooking practices of the primary cook. Average 24h indoor PM2.5 and CO concentrations ranged between 615 and 1440 mug/m(3), and between 9.1 and 35.1 ppm, respectively. Minute-to-minute indoor PM2.5 concentrations were in a safe range (
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Klasen,E.M., Wills,B., Naithani,N., Gilman,R.H., Tielsch,J.M., Chiang,M., Khatry,S., Breysse,P.N., Menya,D., Apaka,C., Carter,E.J., Sherman,C.B., Miranda,J.J., Checkley,W., COCINAS Trial Working Group
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20150731
PMCID
PMC4932836
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The lifestyle habits and wellbeing of physicians in Bahrain: a cross-sectional study 2015 Arab Medical Center, Amman, Jordan. Saifborgan@yahoo.com.; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland- Medical University of Bahrain, P.O. Box 15503, Adliya, Kingdom of Bahrain. gjassim@rcsi-mub.com.; Salmaniya Medic
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Periodical, Full
BMC public health
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BMC Public Health
Pub Date Free Form
14-Jul
Volume
15
Issue
Start Page
655
Other Pages
015-1969-x
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LR: 20150719; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC4499902; 2014/12/15 [received]; 2015/06/25 [accepted]; 2015/07/14 [aheadofprint]; epublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1471-2458; 1471-2458
Accession Number
PMID: 26170021
Language
eng
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10.1186/s12889-015-1969-x [doi]
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26170021
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BACKGROUND: Lifestyle habits of physicians are of paramount importance both because they influence the physician's own health and because these habits have been shown to affect patients' care. There is limited information on physician health and lifestyle habits in Bahrain. METHODS: In a cross-sectional study design, an anonymous self-administered questionnaire that assesses wellbeing and lifestyle habits was distributed to a random sample of 175 out of 320 primary health care physicians in Bahrain. Descriptive analyses were performed, and the variables were cross-tabulated using SPSS version 20.0. RESULTS: 152 physicians agreed to participate in the study. Respondents were 67.1% female with a mean age of 45 (SD = 10). The majority were of Bahraini nationality. The most prevalent reported health conditions were hyperlipidaemia (25.5%), hypertension (20.3%), and diabetes (11.0%). Only 29.6% of physicians reported performing >/= 30 min of exercise in a usual week. Of physicians exercising >/= 30 min weekly, only 13% exercised >/= 5 days weekly. 98.0% report never drinking, 1.3% report previously drinking, and 0.7% report drinking less than once weekly. The average body mass index (BMI) was 27.8 (SD = 5), with 39% of physicians being overweight and 33% obese. BMI was directly associated with sleep time (P0.027, r(2) = 0.034), age (P
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Borgan,S.M., Jassim,G.A., Marhoon,Z.A., Ibrahim,M.H.
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20150714
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PMC4499902
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A web-based psychoeducational program for informal caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease: a pilot randomized controlled trial 2015 Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Paris, Department of Gerontology, Hopital Broca, Paris, France. victoria.cristancho@gmail.com.
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Journal of medical Internet research
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Med.Internet Res.
Pub Date Free Form
12-May
Volume
17
Issue
5
Start Page
e117
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LR: 20150703; ClinicalTrials.gov/NCT01430286; JID: 100959882; OID: NLM: PMC4468784; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/07/31 [received]; 2014/11/23 [accepted]; 2014/10/24 [revised]; epublish
Place of Publication
Canada
ISSN/ISBN
1438-8871; 1438-8871
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PMID: 25967983
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eng
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10.2196/jmir.3717 [doi]
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25967983
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BACKGROUND: Although several face-to-face programs are dedicated to informal caregivers of persons with dementia, they are not always accessible to overburdened or isolated caregivers. Based on a face-to-face intervention program, we adapted and designed a Web-based fully automated psychoeducational program (called Diapason) inspired by a cognitive approach. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate through a pilot unblinded randomized controlled trial the efficacy and acceptability of a Web-based psychoeducational program for informal caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease (PWAD) based on a mixed methods research design. METHODS: We recruited and randomized offline 49 informal caregivers of a PWAD in a day care center in Paris, France. They either received the Web-based intervention and usual care for 3 months (experimental group, n=25) or only usual care (control group, n=24). Caregivers' perceived stress (PSS-14, primary outcome), self-efficacy, burden, perceived health status, and depression (secondary outcomes) were measured during 3 face-to-face on-site visits: at baseline, at the end of the program (month 3), and after follow-up (month 6). Additionally, semistructured interviews were conducted with experimental group caregivers at month 6 and examined with thematic analysis. RESULTS: Intention-to-treat analysis did not show significant differences in self-perceived stress between the experimental and control groups (P=.98). The experimental group significantly improved their knowledge of the illness (d=.79, P=.008) from baseline to month 3. Of the 25 participants allocated to the experimental group, 17 (71%) finished the protocol and entirely viewed at least 10 of 12 online sessions. On average, participants used the website 19.72 times (SD 12.88) and were connected for 262.20 minutes (SD 270.74). The results of the satisfaction questionnaire showed that most participants considered the program to be useful (95%, 19/20), clear (100%, 20/20), and comprehensive (85%, 17/20). Significant correlations were found between relationship and caregivers' program opinion (P=.01). Thus, positive opinions were provided by husbands and sons (3/3), whereas qualified opinions were primarily reported by daughters (8/11). Female spouses expressed negative (2/3) or neutral opinions (1/3). Caregivers expected more dynamic content and further interaction with staff and peers. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, quantitative results were inconclusive owing to small sample size. Qualitative results indicated/showed little acceptance of the program and high expectations from caregivers. Caregivers did not rule out their interest in this kind of intervention provided that it met their needs. More dynamic, personalized, and social interventions are desirable. Our recruitment issues pointed out the necessity of in-depth studies about caregivers' help-seeking behaviors and readiness factors. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinicaltrials.gov NCT01430286; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01430286 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation/6KxHaRspL).
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Cristancho-Lacroix,V., Wrobel,J., Cantegreil-Kallen,I., Dub,T., Rouquette,A., Rigaud,A.S.
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20150512
PMCID
PMC4468784
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Public health response to commercial airline travel of a person with Ebola virus infection - United States, 2014 2015
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MMWR.Morbidity and mortality weekly report
Periodical, Abbrev.
MMWR Morb.Mortal.Wkly.Rep.
Pub Date Free Form
30-Jan
Volume
64
Issue
3
Start Page
63
Other Pages
66
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JID: 7802429; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
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1545-861X; 0149-2195
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PMID: 25632954
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eng
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mm6403a5 [pii]
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25632954
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Before the current Ebola epidemic in West Africa, there were few documented cases of symptomatic Ebola patients traveling by commercial airline, and no evidence of transmission to passengers or crew members during airline travel. In July 2014 two persons with confirmed Ebola virus infection who were infected early in the Nigeria outbreak traveled by commercial airline while symptomatic, involving a total of four flights (two international flights and two Nigeria domestic flights). It is not clear what symptoms either of these two passengers experienced during flight; however, one collapsed in the airport shortly after landing, and the other was documented to have fever, vomiting, and diarrhea on the day the flight arrived. Neither infected passenger transmitted Ebola to other passengers or crew on these flights. In October 2014, another airline passenger, a U.S. health care worker who had traveled domestically on two commercial flights, was confirmed to have Ebola virus infection. Given that the time of onset of symptoms was uncertain, an Ebola airline contact investigation in the United States was conducted. In total, follow-up was conducted for 268 contacts in nine states, including all 247 passengers from both flights, 12 flight crew members, eight cleaning crew members, and one federal airport worker (81 of these contacts were documented in a report published previously). All contacts were accounted for by state and local jurisdictions and followed until completion of their 21-day incubation periods. No secondary cases of Ebola were identified in this investigation, confirming that transmission of Ebola during commercial air travel did not occur.
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Regan,J.J., Jungerman,R., Montiel,S.H., Newsome,K., Objio,T., Washburn,F., Roland,E., Petersen,E., Twentyman,E., Olaiya,O., Naughton,M., Alvarado-Ramy,F., Lippold,S.A., Tabony,L., McCarty,C.L., Kinsey,C.B., Barnes,M., Black,S., Azzam,I., Stanek,D., Sweitzer,J., Valiani,A., Kohl,K.S., Brown,C., Pesik,N., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Use and Effectiveness of a Video- and Text-Driven Web-Based Computer-Tailored Intervention: Randomized Controlled Trial 2015 Maastricht University, Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht, Netherlands. michel.walthouwer@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
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Journal of medical Internet research
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J.Med.Internet Res.
Pub Date Free Form
25-Sep
Volume
17
Issue
9
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e222
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LR: 20160113; NTR/NTR3501; JID: 100959882; OID: NLM: PMC4642388; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/04/02 [received]; 2015/07/08 [accepted]; 2015/06/23 [revised]; epublish
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Canada
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1438-8871; 1438-8871
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PMID: 26408488
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eng
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10.2196/jmir.4496 [doi]
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BACKGROUND: Many Web-based computer-tailored interventions are characterized by high dropout rates, which limit their potential impact. OBJECTIVE: This study had 4 aims: (1) examining if the use of a Web-based computer-tailored obesity prevention intervention can be increased by using videos as the delivery format, (2) examining if the delivery of intervention content via participants' preferred delivery format can increase intervention use, (3) examining if intervention effects are moderated by intervention use and matching or mismatching intervention delivery format preference, (4) and identifying which sociodemographic factors and intervention appreciation variables predict intervention use. METHODS: Data were used from a randomized controlled study into the efficacy of a video and text version of a Web-based computer-tailored obesity prevention intervention consisting of a baseline measurement and a 6-month follow-up measurement. The intervention consisted of 6 weekly sessions and could be used for 3 months. ANCOVAs were conducted to assess differences in use between the video and text version and between participants allocated to a matching and mismatching intervention delivery format. Potential moderation by intervention use and matching/mismatching delivery format on self-reported body mass index (BMI), physical activity, and energy intake was examined using regression analyses with interaction terms. Finally, regression analysis was performed to assess determinants of intervention use. RESULTS: In total, 1419 participants completed the baseline questionnaire (follow-up response=71.53%, 1015/1419). Intervention use declined rapidly over time; the first 2 intervention sessions were completed by approximately half of the participants and only 10.9% (104/956) of the study population completed all 6 sessions of the intervention. There were no significant differences in use between the video and text version. Intervention use was significantly higher among participants who were allocated to an intervention condition that matched their preferred intervention delivery format. There were no significant interaction terms for any of the outcome variables; a match and more intervention use did not result in better intervention effects. Participants with a high BMI and participants who felt involved and supported by the intervention were more likely to use the intervention more often. CONCLUSIONS: Video delivery of tailored feedback does not increase the use of Web-based computer-tailored interventions. However, intervention use can potentially be increased by delivering intervention content via participants' preferred intervention delivery format and creating feelings of relatedness. Because more intervention use was not associated with better intervention outcomes, more research is needed to examine the optimum number of intervention sessions in terms of maximizing use and effects. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Nederlands Trial Register: NTR3501; http://www.trialregister.nl/trialreg/admin/rctview.asp?TC=3501 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6b2tsH8Pk).
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Walthouwer,M.J., Oenema,A., Lechner,L., de Vries,H.
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20150925
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PMC4642388
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Association of prenatal exposure to maternal smoking and postnatal exposure to household smoking with dental caries in 3-year-old Japanese children 2015 Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon, Ehime 791-0295, Japan; Epidemiology and Medical Statistics Unit, Translational Research Center, Ehime University Hospital, Ehime, Japan. El
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Environmental research
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Environ.Res.
Pub Date Free Form
Nov
Volume
143
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Pt A
Start Page
148
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153
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CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 0147621; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/07/17 [received]; 2015/10/05 [revised]; 2015/10/05 [accepted]; 2015/10/19 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
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United States
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1096-0953; 0013-9351
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PMID: 26492399
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eng
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10.1016/j.envres.2015.10.004 [doi]
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BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies of the association between smoking exposure and dental caries are limited. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine the association between prenatal and postnatal secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure and the prevalence of dental caries in primary dentition in young Japanese children. METHODS: Study subjects were 6412 children aged 3 years. Information on exposure to maternal smoking during pregnancy and postnatal SHS exposure at home was collected via parent questionnaire. Children were classified as having dental caries if one or more primary teeth had decayed or had been filled. RESULTS: Compared with never smoking during pregnancy, maternal smoking in the first trimester of pregnancy was significantly associated with an increased prevalence of dental caries in children (adjusted odds ratio=1.37, 95% confidence interval: 1.03-1.80). Postnatal SHS exposure was also positively associated with dental caries, with a significant positive exposure-response relationship. Compared with children not exposed to prenatal maternal smoking or postnatal SHS at home, those exposed to both prenatal and postnatal smoking had higher odds of dental caries (adjusted odds ratio=1.62, 95% confidence interval: 1.23-2.11). CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that maternal smoking during pregnancy and postnatal SHS exposure may be associated with an increased prevalence of dental caries in primary dentition.
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Tanaka,K., Miyake,Y., Nagata,C., Furukawa,S., Arakawa,M.
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20151019
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Impact of disinfection on drinking water biofilm bacterial community 2015 State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (MARC), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China. Electronic address: mzl10@mails.tsinghua.edu
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Journal of Environmental Sciences (China)
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J.Environ.Sci.(China)
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1-Nov
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37
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200
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205
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CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 100967627; 0 (Chloramines); 0 (Disinfectants); 0 (Drinking Water); 10599-90-3 (chloramine); 4R7X1O2820 (Chlorine); OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/02/27 [received]; 2015/04/22 [revised]; 2015/04/23 [accepted]; 2015/06/26 [aheadofprint]; ppu
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Netherlands
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1001-0742; 1001-0742
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PMID: 26574105
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eng
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10.1016/j.jes.2015.04.008 [doi]
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26574105
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Disinfectants are commonly applied to control the growth of microorganisms in drinking water distribution systems. However, the effect of disinfection on drinking water microbial community remains poorly understood. The present study investigated the impacts of different disinfectants (chlorine and chloramine) and dosages on biofilm bacterial community in bench-scale pipe section reactors. Illumina MiSeq sequencing illustrated that disinfection strategy could affect both bacterial diversity and community structure of drinking water biofilm. Proteobacteria tended to predominate in chloraminated drinking water biofilms, while Firmicutes in chlorinated and unchlorinated biofilms. The major proteobacterial groups were influenced by both disinfectant type and dosage. In addition, chloramination had a more profound impact on bacterial community than chlorination.
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Mi,Z., Dai,Y., Xie,S., Chen,C., Zhang,X.
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20150626
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