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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"population-based survey"”.
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Prevalence and patterns of alcohol consumption among persons with dementia in Canada
… conducted using data collected from a nationwide population-based survey, Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS). Results: PWD consume alcohol at comparable rates to persons without dementia. A reported 60% of PWD consume alcohol. Males more often reported alcohol consumption than females. …
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Exploring the relationship between sexual risk behaviours and HIV Status awareness among men in South Africa: analysis of data from the 2017 South African National house-based HIV prevalence, incidence and behaviour survey
… prevalence rates globally, with men being a key population at risk due to risky sexual behaviours and lower HIV status awareness compared to women. This study explored the relationships between sexual risk behaviours and HIV status awareness among 1,630 sexually active South African men (≥15 …
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A comparison of participants and non-participants in a serum sample survey in Texas City, Texas.
… validity and generalizability of epidemiologic surveys. Participation has decreased in recent decades, and thus there is a need to determine reasons for and implications of this change. Usually respondents have better health, habits, and socioeconomic status and are interested in their health, …
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Care and Outcomes for Older Adults with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
… care physicians. We conducted three studies: a population-based retrospective cohort study using administrative and laboratory data to compare survival outcomes between dialysis and non-dialysis treatment; a qualitative descriptive study to explore primary care physician experiences when …
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Unmet Health Care Needs and Adverse Outcomes for Patients with Chronic Disease
… care for Canadians with chronic disease. Using population-based survey data we found that 1 in 7 adults with chronic disease report a perceived unmet health care need – a commonly used indicator of limited access to care. Participants with multiple chronic conditions (multi-morbidity) were more …
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Investigation into Hepatitis B virus prevalence, risk factors and health care workers' awareness in Kavango East And West regions of Namibia
… 2013 were retrieved and analyzed. Thereafter, a population-based survey, which included 720 randomly selected subject individuals from 20 households in 36 lusters in KE&W regions, was conducted, by interviewing respondents or their caretakers. One drop of blood was drawn from each respondent and …
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Associations of Depression with Opioid Use Among Pregnant Individuals, and Rural-Urban Differences in the Relationships: An Analysis of PRAMS Data
… has examined how this relationship may differ based on geographic residence. Individuals in rural areas face distinct barriers, such as limited access to healthcare, greater stigma, and increased isolation, that may impact both depression and substance use patterns. This study aimed to …
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Trading in sexual currency: Transactional sex, sexual coercion and sexual behaviours among young people in Uganda
… findings of this thesis can help inform evidence-based interventions that are locally relevant and culturally adaptable in order to prevent the spread of HIV among Ugandan youth. The thesis is based on a mixed-method approach that includes quantitative cross-sectional and qualitative studies. Data …
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Patterns and predictors of falls and their consequences in extreme old age
… health and social care is growing as the older population increases, but there are few data on falling amongst the “oldest old”. This study aimed to provide much needed information on this fastest growing section of the population: the epidemiology of falls and their consequences, the prevalence …
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Health Status and Behaviors among Casino Gaming Employees Population-based Epidemiological Analyses
… is the first study which utilizes statewide population-based survey data to analyze health status and behaviors among the casino gaming employees in Nevada, which has more than 50% of the US casino operations. Methods: General health status, chronic disease indicators, behavior risk factors …