Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Apr 2014
HCV and HBV testing acceptability and knowledge among urban emergency department patients and pharmacy clients.
Hepatitis C and hepatitis B are public health problems in the United States and remain largely undiagnosed. In response to the availability of rapid, point of care hepatitis tests, we assessed hepatitis knowledge and acceptability of hepatitis testing during an emergency department (ED) or pharmacy visit. ⋯ Urban ED patients and pharmacy clients were receptive to hepatitis testing. Most individuals would elect to be tested for hepatitis with HIV, which raises the possibility of integrated testing.
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Preventive medicine · Apr 2014
Comparative StudyHousehold physical activity and mortality in older adults: a national cohort study in Spain.
To examine the association between household physical activity (HPA) and all-cause mortality in a cohort of older adults from Spain, and the role of sedentary time on this association. ⋯ In women, HPA is associated with reduced mortality regardless of sitting time. HPA may also contribute to longer survival among men with longer sitting time.
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Preventive medicine · Apr 2014
Limited health literacy is a barrier to colorectal cancer screening in England: evidence from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing.
To determine the association between health literacy and participation in publicly available colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in England using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). ⋯ Limited health literacy is a barrier to participation in England's national, publicly available CRC screening programme. Interventions should include appropriate design of information materials, provision of alternative support, and increased one-on-one interaction with health care professionals.
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Preventive medicine · Apr 2014
Total body skin examination for skin cancer screening among U.S. adults from 2000 to 2010.
Melanoma incidence and mortality are increasing among United States adults. At present, routine skin cancer screening via total body skin examinations (TBSEs) by a physician is not recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF); while organizations such as the American Cancer Society recommend screening. Currently, there are limited data on the prevalence, correlates, and trends of TBSE among United States adults. ⋯ TBSE rates have been increasing since 2000 both overall and among higher-risk groups. Data on screening trends could help tailor future prevention strategies.