Quality of life is associated with physical activity and fitness in cystic fibrosis (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Health-related and disease-specific quality of life (HRQoL) has been increasingly valued as relevant clinical parameter in cystic fibrosis (CF) clinical care and clinical trials. HRQoL mea
Impact socio-économique du déversement de déchets toxiques à Abidjan en 2006 à l'échelle des ménages = Socio-economic impact at the household level of... (Publications)
In August 2006, toxic wastes were discharged in the district of Abidjan, causing important health consequences in many households in the area. In order to appreciate the socio-economic impact of the c
Relationship of physical activity with motor skills, aerobic fitness and body fat in preschool children: a cross-sectional and longitudinal study... (Publications)
Background:Adiposity, low aerobic fitness and low levels of activity are all associated with clustered cardiovascular disease risk in children and their high prevalence represents a major public healt
Social and cultural determinants of anticipated acceptance of an oral cholera vaccine prior to a mass vaccination campaign in Zanzibar (Publications)
Despite improvements in sanitation and water supply, cholera remains a serious public health burden. Vaccination is included among recommendations for cholera control. Cultural concepts of illness are
Sleep problems and work injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: Sleep problems are a potential risk factor for work injuries but the extent of the risk is unclear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify the effect of sleep probl
Effects of a lifestyle intervention on adiposity and fitness in overweight or low fit preschoolers (Ballabeina) (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: Overweight (OW) and low fit children represent cardiovascular high-risk groups. A multidimensional school-based lifestyle intervention performed in 652 preschoolers reduced skinfold thickne
Developing and validating a tablet version of an illness explanatory model interview for a public health survey in Pune, India (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Mobile electronic devices are replacing paper-based instruments and questionnaires for epidemiological and public health research. The elimination of a data-entry step after an interview i