Patterns of community violence exposure among urban adolescents and their associations with adjustment
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DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12598
Abstract: Abstract Community violence exposure is prevalent among urban and marginalized adolescents. Although there is strong evidence that community violence exposure is associated with negative consequences, prior studies and theories suggest that these associations may differ… read more here.
Keywords: violence; violence exposure; community violence; among urban ... See more keywords
Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors for Toxoplasma gondii Infections Among Urban Poor Communities in Peninsular Malaysia.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11686-020-00304-0
Abstract: PURPOSE Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic infection linked to compromised hygiene and sanitation via the handling of infected cat faeces, eating undercooked contaminated meat or transplacental transmission. We conducted a study to determine seroprevalence and risk… read more here.
Keywords: among urban; seroprevalence; urban poor; risk factors ... See more keywords
The prevalence and correlates of depression before and after the COVID-19 pandemic declaration among urban refugee adolescents and youth in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda: A longitudinal cohort study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2021.11.005
Abstract: Purpose : There is scant research examining urban refugee youth mental health outcomes, including potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We examine prevalence and ecosocial risk factors of depression in the periods before and after… read more here.
Keywords: depression; among urban; declaration; pandemic declaration ... See more keywords
Secular trend in skeletal growth among urban Japanese during the Edo period (1603-1867).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpp.2021.08.001
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The present study aims to investigate whether any secular change in growth occurred among the urban populations during the Edo period (1603-1867). During this time, the preconditions for industrialization were established through rapid urbanization,… read more here.
Keywords: among urban; growth; edo period; period 1603 ... See more keywords
National-level environmental perceptions and walking among urban and rural residents: Informing surveillance of walkability.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.03.019
Abstract: Built environments that provide activity-friendly routes (e.g., sidewalks) to everyday destinations (e.g., shops) can increase physical activity. Surveillance of supports and destinations is important, and identifying which are associated with walking could prioritize surveillance questions.… read more here.
Keywords: walking among; among urban; transportation walking; surveillance ... See more keywords
Secular trends in overweight and obesity among urban children and adolescents, 2003–2012: A serial cross-sectional study in Guangzhou, China
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-12094-z
Abstract: Childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity are increasing in China, but limited information is available on its secular trends in Guangzhou. In this cross-sectional study, ten-wave successive data were obtained from the physical fitness surveillance… read more here.
Keywords: urban children; among urban; overweight obesity; 2003 2012 ... See more keywords
Community engagement and involvement in managing the COVID-19 pandemic among urban poor in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic scoping review and stakeholders mapping
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DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2022.2133723
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Community engagement and involvement (CEI) was crucial for the COVID-19 pandemic response, particularly among the urban poor in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, no evidence synthesis explores how CEI can benefit public health… read more here.
Keywords: urban poor; health; review; community ... See more keywords
Multi-method findings on COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among urban refugee adolescents and youth in Kampala, Uganda.
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DOI: 10.1080/17441692.2023.2185800
Abstract: ABSTRACTScant studies have explored COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among refugees. However, contexts of forced migration may elevate COVID-19 vulnerabilities, and suboptimal refugee immunisation rates are reported for other vaccine-preventable diseases. We conducted a multi-methods study to… read more here.
Keywords: vaccine acceptability; covid vaccine; acceptability among; among urban ... See more keywords
Political attitudes among the urban Polish youth: assessing the role of cities on support for the European Union
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DOI: 10.1080/21599165.2021.1955675
Abstract: The future of the European Union (EU) increasingly depends on the attitudes and opinions of its citizens. This article examines constructions of attitudes towards European integration among young r... read more here.
Keywords: among urban; urban polish; attitudes among; political attitudes ... See more keywords
PW 2064 Epidemiology of road traffic injuries among urban population in bangladesh: finding from a nationwide survey
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DOI: 10.1136/injuryprevention-2018-safety.513
Abstract: Background Number of deaths due to road traffic injuries (RTI) is increasing in the urban areas due to rapid urbanization in the low- and middle-income countries including Bangladesh. However, the real burden of RTI among… read more here.
Keywords: among urban; traffic injuries; urban population; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Political Consequences of Survival Strategies among the Urban Poor
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DOI: 10.1177/0003122418792836
Abstract: Combining ethnographic and statistical methods, this study identifies interlocking mechanisms that help explain how disadvantaged neighborhoods influence their residents’ political capacity. Support systems that arise in low-income neighborhoods promote social interaction that helps people make… read more here.
Keywords: political consequences; consequences survival; among urban; survival strategies ... See more keywords