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Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2022 41:11
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High burden of hypovitaminosis D among the children and adolescents in South Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Vitamin D is vital for the growth and development of children. While deficiency and/or insufficiency of vitamin D among South Asian children are frequently reported in the literature, the lack of a meta-analys...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2022 41:10 -
Assessing parents’ self-efficacy to handle child obesity-related behaviors: validation of the Lifestyle Behavior Checklist in Iran
The aim of the present study was to validate the Lifestyle Behavior Checklist (LBC) questionnaire, to measure Iranian parents' perceptions of their children's weight-related behaviors and their self-efficacy i...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2022 41:9 -
Efficacy of low-fat milk and yogurt fortified with vitamin D3 on systemic inflammation in adults with abdominal obesity
The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is increasing globally and is associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, autoimmune disease, and cardiovascular disease. Vit D deficiency is also associated...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2022 41:8 -
Assessment of prevalence and risk factors of diabetes and pre-diabetes in South Africa
Diabetes prevalence, as well as that of pre-diabetes, is rapidly increasing in South Africa. Individuals with pre-diabetes have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which is reversible with a change in l...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2022 41:7 -
Factors associated with food consumption score among pregnant women in Eastern Ethiopia: a community-based study
Although assessing the nutritional status of pregnant women is becoming a common research agenda, evidence on food consumption scores, particularly among rural residents, is limited. This study aimed to assess...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2022 41:6 -
Glycemic index and glycemic load of common fruit juices in Thailand
The glycemic index (GI) reflects body responses to different carbohydrate-rich foods. Generally, it cannot be simply predicted from the composition of the food but needs in vivo testing.
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2022 41:5 -
Household food security during the COVID-19 pandemic in urban and semi-urban areas in Indonesia
One of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic was the weakening of the community's economic condition. The weak economy of the community will have an impact on household food security. This study aims to determi...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2022 41:4 -
Concerns regarding the validity of nutrition self-efficacy questionnaire among Iranian elderly population
There are some statistical concerns regarding a recently published article which has claimed to develop and psychometrically evaluate an instrument to assess the nutrition self-efficacy among Iranian elderly p...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2022 41:3 -
Helicobacter pylori cagA status and gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Recent studies have investigated the role of Helicobacter pylori infection in the development of gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. It is estimated that approximately 0.1% of people infect...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2022 41:2 -
Socio-biomedical predictors of child nutrition in India: an ecological analysis from a nationally representative Demographic and Health Survey, 2015–2016
Despite significant economic growth and development, undernutrition among children remains a major public health challenge for low- and middle-income countries in the twenty-first century. In Millennium Develo...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2022 41:1 -
Perceived stress, eating behavior, and overweight and obesity among urban adolescents
WHO estimated 20% of adolescents (10–19 years) have mental health problems. We examined the prevalence and associated risk predictors of overweight/obesity and perceived stress using eating behaviors and physi...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:54 -
The impact of a peer-based education on fruits and vegetables intake among housewives
Evidence indicates the lower intake of fruits and vegetables than the recommended daily amount. Study aimed at determining the effects of peer education intervention on the consumption of fruits and vegetable ...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:53 -
Associations between socio-demographics, nutrition knowledge, nutrition competencies and attitudes in community-dwelling healthy older adults in Singapore: findings from the SHIELD study
Nutrition literacy refers to an individual’s knowledge, motivation and competencies to access, process and understand nutrition information to make nutrition-related decisions. It is known to influence dietary...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:52 -
Analysis of childhood overweight and obesity in Namibia using spatio-temporal quantile interval models
The global prevalence of overweight (including obesity) in children under 5 years of age was 7% in 2012, and it is expected to rise to 11% by the year 2025. The main objective of this study was to fit spatio-t...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:51 -
Prevalence and predicting factors of perceived stress among Bangladeshi university students using machine learning algorithms
Stress-related mental health problems are one of the most common causes of the burden in university students worldwide. Many studies have been conducted to predict the prevalence of stress among university stu...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:50 -
Determinants of adherence to anti-TB treatment and associated factors among adult TB patients in Gondar city administration, Northwest, Ethiopia: based on health belief model perspective
Adherence is crucial in treating Tuberculosis to achieve the required treatment success rate. However, due to the longer treatment duration, adherence to Tuberculosis treatment is the most challenging factor a...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:49 -
Effectiveness of a health promotion intervention to address determinants of child neglect in a disadvantaged community in Sri Lanka
Child neglect is a form of child maltreatment and it is a neglected area of research. As similar to other forms of maltreatment, neglect also results in negative health outcomes for children. Child neglect is ...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:48 -
First-time mothers’ experiences of foetal reduction in pregnancy following assisted reproductive technology treatment in Taiwan: a qualitative study
Foetal reduction—removal of one or more foetuses to reduce the number of foetuses in multiple conceptions—is a procedure used for improving pregnancy outcomes following assisted reproductive technology (ART) t...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:47 -
Assessment the effect of vitamin D supplementation on plasma vitamin D levels, inflammation, and oxidative stress biomarkers based on vitamin D receptor genetic variation in breast cancer survivors: a protocol for clinical trial
Both human genes and environmental exposures, due to complex interplay, play important role in the cancer etiology. Vitamin D is associated with a reduced risk of incidence and mortality of several human cance...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:46 -
Inequalities in adherence to the continuum of maternal and child health service utilization in Ethiopia: multilevel analysis
Despite progress made to improve access to child health services, mothers’ consistent utilization of these services has been constrained by several factors. This study is aimed at assessing the inequalities in...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:45 -
Prevalence and associated factors of stunting and thinness among adolescent students in Finote Selam Town, Northwest Ethiopia
Undernutrition among adolescents is a major public health problem in developing nations including Ethiopia. Adolescents need to have good-quantity and good-quality nutrients to cope with this rapid growth and ...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:44 -
Assessment of macronutrients consumption in the diet of adolescent school children in four seasons: a longitudinal study from an urban city in Pakistan
A healthy diet in the adolescence period is essential for physical, mental, and immunological development. We aimed to assess macronutrient consumption in the diet of adolescent school children using 24 h reca...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:43 -
Clinician's attitude to enteral nutrition with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: a survey in China
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is recommended for long-term enteral nutrition. However, long-term nasogastric (NGT) feeding is still commonplace in China. We surveyed Chinese clinicians’ opinions to...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:42 -
Development and preliminary evaluation of Chinese School-aged Children’s Eating Behavior Scale
The objective of this study was to develop a scale to assess eating behaviors of school-aged children (6–12 years old) in China.
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:41 -
Evaluation of chemical and microbial quality of food in northern Iran
Iran is one of the developing countries and foodborne diseases commonly impose problems for public health, the health care system and the economy. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the chemical and micro...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:40 -
Call for emergency action to limit global temperature increases, restore biodiversity, and protect health
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:39 -
Knowledge and attitudes about vitamin D and sunlight exposure in premenopausal women living in Jeddah, and their relationship with serum vitamin D levels
Saudi women are at risk of vitamin D deficiency because they are fully covered by traditional clothing and because of their indoor lifestyle. The latest national study reported that vitamin D deficiency (serum...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:38 -
Spectrum of common Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphomas subtypes in Zambia: a 3-year records review
Lymphomas usually present with different occurrence patterns across different geographical locations, but their epidemiology in Zambia is yet to be extensively explored.
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:37 -
Exploring attitudes toward taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages in rural Michigan
While policies to address “obesity” have existed for decades, they have commonly focused on behavioral interventions. More recently, the taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages is gaining traction globally. This...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:36 -
Opportunities for dietitians to promote a healthy dietary intake in pregnant women with a low socio-economic status within antenatal care practices in the Netherlands: a qualitative study
A healthy dietary intake during pregnancy is important for maternal and child health. However, pregnant women with a low socio-economic status often fail to meet dietary guidelines and requirements for healthy...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:35 -
Experience of nutritional counselling in a nutritional programme in HIV care in the Tigray region of Ethiopia using the socio-ecological model
In many resource-poor settings, nutritional counselling is one of the key components of nutrition support programmes aiming to improve nutritional and health outcomes amongst people living with HIV. Counsellin...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:34 -
Socio-cultural beliefs influence feeding practices of mothers and their children in Grand Popo, Benin
Malnutrition is a major public health problem. It contributes to the high death rate among children in developing countries despite the various advocacies of institutions such as WHO and FAO and many other org...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:33 -
Fermented pork fat (Sa-um) and lifestyle risk factors as potential indicators for type 2 diabetes among the Mizo population, Northeast India
Over the last few decades, Mizoram has shown an increase in cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus; however, no in-depth scientific records are available to understand the occurrence of the disease. In this study, ...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:32 -
Is fast-food consumption a problem among adolescents in Malaysia? An analysis of the National School-Based Nutrition Survey, 2012
Fast-food consumption is an unhealthy dietary behaviour because it increases the risk of diet-related chronic diseases. We aimed to investigate factors associated with fast-food consumption, namely sociodemogr...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:31 -
Nutritional status and quality of life in diabetic patients on hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study from Palestine
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a leading cause of death and morbidity worldwide. Malnutrition is a common problem among hemodialysis (HD) patients that negatively impacts their prognosis and is linked to an...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:30 -
Nutritional quality of beverages available in vending machines in health and social care institutions: do we really want such offers?
Vending machines represent one way of offering food, but they are overlooked in the efforts to improve people’s eating habits. The aim of our study was to analyse the variety and nutritional values of beverage...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:29 -
Pooled estimate of vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women is a public health concern globally. In India, individual studies report high prevalence. However, lack of national data masks the true burden. This work determined th...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:28 -
High frequency of enterotoxin encoding genes of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from food and clinical samples
Staphylococcus aureus is recognized as an important cause of food poisoning related to the consumption of raw, undercooked, or mishandled foods worldwide.
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:27 -
A community-based, cross-sectional study to assess interactions between income, nutritional status and enteric parasitism in two Brazilian cities: are we moving positively towards 2030?
This study assessed the interactions between income, nutritional status and intestinal parasitism in children in Brazil.
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:26 -
Underweight and overweight/obesity among adults in Afghanistan: prevalence and correlates from a national survey in 2018
The study aimed to estimate the prevalence and correlates of underweight and overweight/obesity among adults in Afghanistan.
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40:25 -
Salt intake was higher among males and those with high BMI and waist circumference: introduction to the Malaysian Community Salt Survey (MyCoSS), a population-based salt intake survey in Malaysia
Recognising that excessive dietary salt intake is associated with high blood pressure and adverse cardiovascular health, the Ministry of Health Malaysia conducted the Malaysian Community Salt Survey (MyCoSS) a...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40(Suppl 1):23 -
Risk factors related with high sodium intake among Malaysian adults: findings from the Malaysian Community Salt Survey (MyCoSS) 2017–2018
High sodium intake was an established risk factor for stroke and cardiovascular diseases. The objective of this study was to investigate factors associated with high sodium intake based on 24-h urinary sodium ...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40(Suppl 1):14 -
Development and double cross-validation of new spot urine sodium equation to predict 24-h urine sodium in the Malaysian population
Monitoring sodium intake through 24-h urine collection sample is recommended, but the implementation of this method can be difficult. The objective of this study was to develop and validate an equation using s...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40(Suppl 1):10 -
Sodium intake assessed by 24-h urine excretion and its relationship with anthropometric measurements in Malaysian adults
Sodium intake is associated with anthropometric measurement including weight, waist circumference (WC), and body mass index (BMI). Higher intake of sodium is usually linked to higher risk of obesity among adul...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40(Suppl 1):9 -
The prevalence of hypertension among Malaysian adults and its associated risk factors: data from Malaysian Community Salt Study (MyCoSS)
Hypertension is one of the most common risk factors for cardiovascular disease and leading cause of mortality globally. The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of hypertension and its associated r...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40(Suppl 1):8 -
Low potassium intake and its association with blood pressure among adults in Malaysia: findings from the MyCoSS (Malaysian Community Salt Survey)
High blood pressure or hypertension is well recognized as an important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Several studies had indicated potassium intake has a blood pressure lowering effect. T...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40(Suppl 1):7 -
Knowledge, attitude and behaviour on salt intake and its association with hypertension in the Malaysian population: findings from MyCoSS (Malaysian Community Salt Survey)
High blood pressure or hypertension has become one of the main health problems, worldwide. A number of studies have proven that an increased intake of salt was related to an increased prevalence of cardiovascu...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40(Suppl 1):6 -
Knowledge, perception, and practice related to sodium intake among Malaysian adults: findings from the Malaysian Community Salt Study (MyCoSS)
Excessive intake of sodium is a major public health concern. Information on knowledge, perception, and practice (KPP) related to sodium intake in Malaysia is important for the development of an effective salt ...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40(Suppl 1):5 -
High sodium food consumption pattern among Malaysian population
Sodium is an essential mineral needed by the human body that must be obtained from food. An excess intake, however, can lead to many diseases. As food is the main source of sodium, this study aims to provide i...
Citation: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 2021 40(Suppl 1):4
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