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How to use this database.

• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

  After choosing the object of the search – by ticking title, abstract, aims and objective, or author - enter a term, word or name in the ‘Search’ box to return references answering your research question.

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

  Those key words assigned from thesauruses of controlled vocabulary by the trained coders of international bibliographic databases.
  The controlled vocabularies key word are listed alphanumerically under 'Bibliographic database keywords' .
  Use the drop down menu to identity which 'key words' you are interested in to return references to answer your research question.

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

  developed by the researchers who compiled this database.
  It adopts a thematic approach to mapping Irish child health research. The themed areas represent outcomes mapped to the International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) or one of 23 other health-related themed outcomes. Themes are defined in Tables 5 to 7 (of the study report).
  Use the alphabetic drop down menu under ‘ICD-10 or themed health-related outcomes’ to identity which themed areas you are interested in to select references to answer your research question.

• Method 4 – allows papers to be searched by Study type.

  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
  Click on 'Study type' to select the type of study of interest, progressively select sub-categories by topic area or other sub-classification of interest to answer your research question.

The complete background, methods and findings from this mapping exercise are detailed in the study report.

Public Health

Your search returns 22 documents

• 1.   "An Irish solution to an Irish problem": Harm reduction and ambiguity in the drug policy of the Republic of Ireland

  This article discusses the gradual introduction, on public health grounds, of harm reduction practices and services - such as methadone maintenance, needle exchange and the creation of outreach and locally-based services

  

  Abstract:

  Abstract: While policy makers in the Republic of Ireland had been concerned with illicit drug use since the late-1960s, it was only from 1980 onwards that the emergence of a culture of intravenous heroin use in areas of generalised social deprivation in Dublin gave urgency to this policy process. This paper traces the gradual introduction, on public health grounds, of harm reduction more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  International Journal of Drug Policy,
  Shane Butler; Paula Mayock

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• 2.   Changes in the attitudes of GPs to the health screening of patients with learning disabilities

  The aim of this study was to examine a specialist health screening service delivered mainly by community learning disability nurses to nearly 600 children and adults

  

  Abstract:

  GPs appear reluctant to undertake health screening for people with learning disabilities. This article describes a specialist health screening service delivered mainly by community learning disability nurses to nearly 600 children and adults. Prior to the service being established, 141 GPs within a defined area were surveyed and 51 percent responded. Although a majority thought the more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Disorders of psychological development - learning disabilities

  Categories:

  health screening service; learning disability

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Journal of Learning Disabilities (14690047), Vol: 6 Page: 373-384
  McConkey Roy; Moore Gordon; Marshall David

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• 3.   Changing times

  This article discussed the improvement and obstacles to overcome to improve healthcare in the Travelling community

  

  Abstract:

  Although it is slowly improving, there are still many obstacles to overcome to improve healthcare in the Travelling community. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Nursing in the Community, Vol: 9 Page: 8-9 2008 2008 Jan-Feb
  P. Gleeson

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• 4.   Childhood obesity in Europe: a growing concern

  This article discusses European findings on obesity and the related issues of energy intake and physical activity its increasing prevalence

  

  Abstract:

  Estimation of the prevalence and secular trends in paediatric obesity in Europe is impeded by methodological problems in the definition of obesity and the paucity of data sets that mirror the demographic, cultural and socioeconomic composition of the European population. The available prevalence data show that paediatric obesity is increasing throughout Europe but the patterns vary with more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Public Health Nutr, Vol: 4 Page: 109-16 February 2001
  M. B. Livingstone

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• 5.   Culture and caregivers: Factors influencing breastfeeding among mothers in West Belfast, Northern Ireland

  This study aimed to explore the attitudes of mothers attending mother and toddler groups to breastfeeding in a socio-economically deprived area of Belfast Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  Breastfeeding is a key public health measure to protect and promote the health of one of the most vulnerable groups of the population--infants and children. Northern Ireland, however, has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world. This paper reports the results of a questionnaire survey of 120 mothers attending mother and toddler groups in a socio-economically deprived area of more...

  International Classification:

  Anthropology or ethnographic-breastfeeding

  Categories:

  breastfeeding; socio-economically deprivation

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 14 Page: 165-179 2008
  Hilary Bishop; Wendy Cousins; Karen Casson; Ann Moore

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• 6.   Differential Item Functioning of a Family Affluence Scale: Validation Study on Data from HBSC 2001/02

  The aim of this study was to examine the reliability of the Family Affluence Scale and whether it is comparable across population subgroups defined by country, age and gender

  

  Abstract:

  Methodology for making cross-national comparisons is an area of increasing interest in social and public health related research. When studying socio-economic differences in health outcomes cross-nationally, there are several methodological issues of concern, especially when data is derived from self-reported questionnaires. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (Currie et al. ) is a more...

  International Classification:

  Measurement tool - Family Affluence Scale

  Categories:

  family affluence scale

  Geography:

  International

  Social Indicators Research, Vol: 89 Page: 79-95 2008
  C. Schnohr; S. Kreiner; E. Due; C. Currie; W. Boyce; F. Diderichsen

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• 7.   Enterobacter sakazakii: an emerging pathogen in powdered infant formula

  This article discussed issues surrounding enterobacter sakazakii an emerging pathogen in powdered infant formula

  

  Abstract:

  Enterobacter sakazakii represents a significant risk to the health of neonates. This bacterium is an emerging opportunistic pathogen that is associated with rare but life-threatening cases of meningitis, necrotizing enterocolitis, and sepsis in premature and full-term infants. Infants aged <28 days are considered to be most at risk. Feeding with powdered infant formula (PIF) has been more...

  Categories:

  E. sakazakii

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clin Infect Dis, Vol: 42 Page: 996-1002 April 2006
  D. Drudy; N. R. Mullane; T. Quinn; P. G. Wall; S. Fanning

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• 8.   Food poverty and health among schoolchildren in Ireland: findings from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study

  The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between food poverty and food consumption, health and life satisfaction among school children

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To investigate the relationships between food poverty and food consumption, health and life satisfaction among schoolchildren. DESIGN: Analysis of the 2002 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, a cross-sectional survey that employs a self-completion questionnaire in a nationally representative random sample of school classrooms in the Republic of Ireland. more...

  International Classification:

  Diet and lifestyle

  Categories:

  food poverty; food consumption; health; life satisfaction

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Public Health Nutr, Vol: 10 Page: 364-70 April 2007
  M. Molcho; S. N. Gabhainn; C. Kelly; S. Friel; C. Kelleher

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• 9.   Human seroprevalence to Coxiella burnetii (Q fever) in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the distribution and determinants of C. Burnetii past infection

  

  Abstract:

  Despite the widespread prevalence of infection with Coxiella burnetii, there have been few large population-based studies examining the epidemiology of this infection. The aim of this study was to examine the distribution and determinants of C. burnetii past infection in Northern Ireland (NI). Coxiella burnetii phase II specific IgG antibodies were measured by enzyme-linked more...

  International Classification:

  Bacterium - C. Burnetii

  Categories:

  C. burnetii

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Zoonoses Public Health, Vol: 55 Page: 189-94 May 2008
  C. McCaughey; J. McKenna; C. McKenna; P. V. Coyle; H. J. O'Neill; D. E. Wyatt; B. Smyth; L. J. Murray

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• 10.   Incorporating a gender dimension in food allergy research: a review

  This article discusses incorporating a gender dimension in food allergy research

  

  Abstract:

  Sex and gender are the major determinants of health and disease in both men and women. The aim of this review paper was to examine differences in gender and sex in relation to the prevalence and effects of food allergy. There are still major gaps in our knowledge about the kinds of processes which shape men's and women's perceptions and experiences of food allergy. The expression and more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Allergy, Vol: 61 Page: 1336-43 November 2006
  A. DunnGalvin; J. O. Hourihane; L. Frewer; R. C. Knibb; J. N. Oude Elberink; I. Klinge

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• 11.   Low physical activity levels and high levels of sedentary behaviour are characteristic of rural Irish primary school children

  The aim of this study was to investigate physical activity levels and sedentary behaviour in rural Irish primary school children

  

  Abstract:

  There is increasing public health concern that levels of physical activity in children are extremely low. This study aimed to describe objectively levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviour during the waking hours in a sample of 4-5 year old (median 5.4 years range 4.3, 6.0) rural Irish children (n=41) and to test for gender differences in patterns of physical activity and more...

  International Classification:

  Physical activity

  Categories:

  physical activity; sedentary behaviour

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 98 Page: 138-41 May 2005
  L. A. Kelly; J. J. Reilly; S. Grant; J. Y. Paton

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• 12.   Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation and public health

  This article discusses the non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation and public health

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 92 Page: 421-2 1999 Nov-Dec
  T. Holohan

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• 13.   Paracetamol availability and overdose in Ireland

  This article discusses new regulations on the control of paracetamol which came into force in October 2001

  

  Abstract:

  New regulations for the control of paracetamol come into force in October 2001. These are greatly welcomed and should lead to a reduction in paracetamol poisoning. Existing conditions for the sale and supply of paracetamol (Irish Medicines Board (IMB), 1997), which have no statutory basis, state that non-pharmacy outlets should only sell emergency supplies of paracetamol in a maximum more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 94 Page: 212-4 2001 Jul-Aug
  M. Laffoy; E. Scallan; G. Byrne

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• 14.   Parasuicide and suicide in the south-west of Ireland

  This article discusses parasuicide and suicide in the south-west of Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  Background. Suicidal behaviour has become recognised as a major public health problem. Aim. To examine hospital-treated parasuicide and suicide in the Southern and Mid-Western Health Boards. Methods. Parasuicide data were derived from independent data collection in general and psychiatric hospitals and prisons between 1995 and 1997. The corresponding suicide data were obtained more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Journal of Medical Science, Vol: 172 Page: 107-111 2003
  P. Corcoran; H. S. Keeley; M. O'Sullivan; I. J. Perry

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• 15.   Prematurity is also a public health issue

  This article discusses prematurity as a public health issue

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Medical Journal, Vol: 101 Page: 4%N 1 2008
  J. F. Murphy

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• 16.   Prevalence of gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens in a population of zoo animals

  The aim of this study was to the prevalence of gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens - Campylobacter, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Arcobacter

  

  Abstract:

  Faecal prevalence of gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens, including Campylobacter, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, as well as Arcobacter, were examined in 317 faecal specimens from 44 animal species in Belfast Zoological Gardens, during July-September 2006. Thermophilic campylobacters including Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter lari, more...

  Categories:

  faecal prevalence of gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens Campylobacter, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Arcobacter

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Zoonoses Public Health, Vol: 55 Page: 166-72 April 2008
  J. Stirling; M. Griffith; I. Blair; M. Cormican; J. S. Dooley; C. E. Goldsmith; S. G. Glover; A. Loughrey; C. J. Lowery; M. Matsuda; R. McClurg; K. McCorry; D. McDowell; A. McMahon; B. Cherie Millar; Y. Nagano; J. R. Rao; P. J. Rooney; M. Smyth; W. J. Snelling; J. Xu; J. E. Moore

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• 17.   Public health and medicolegal implications of sleep apnoea

  This article discusses the public health and medicolegal implications of sleep apnoea

  

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Eur Respir J, Vol: 20 Page: 1594-609 December 2002
  J. Krieger; W. T. McNicholas; P. Levy; W. De Backer; N. Douglas; O. Marrone; J. Montserrat; J. H. Peter; D. Rodenstein

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• 18.   Session 1: Public health nutrition Folic acid food fortification: The Irish experience

  The article discusses public health nutrition folic acid food fortification: The Irish experience

  

  Abstract:

  Adequate intake of folic acid by women during very early pregnancy can markedly reduce risk of the development of neural-tube defects (NTD). The effectiveness of advice to women to take folic acid supplements is limited, mainly because 50% of pregnancies are unplanned. However, mandatory folic acid food fortification programmes in North America have been very successful in reducing NTD more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, Vol: 67 Page: 381-389 2008
  M. A. T. Flynn; W. A. Anderson; S. J. Burke; A. Reilly

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• 19.   The influence of survey duration on estimates of food intakes and its relevance for public health nutrition and food safety issues

  The aim of this study was to examine the influence of food consumption survey duration on estimates of percentage consumers, mean total population, and consumers only intakes and consider its relevance for public health nutrition and food safety issues

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To examine the influence of food consumption survey duration on estimates of percentage consumers, mean total population intakes and intakes among consumers only and to consider its relevance for public health nutrition and food safety issues. DESIGN: Prospective food consumption survey. SETTING: A multicentre study in five centres in the European Union-Dublin, Ghent, more...

  International Classification:

  Diet and life style

  Categories:

  public health nutrition and food safety issues

  Geography:

  International

  Eur J Clin Nutr, Vol: 54 Page: 166-73 February 2000
  J. Lambe; J. Kearney; C. Leclercq; H. F. Zunft; S. De Henauw; C. J. Lamberg-Allardt; A. Dunne; M. J. Gibney

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• 20.   The need for an obesity taskforce

  This article discusses the need for an obesity taskforce

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Medical Journal, Vol: 94 Page: 68%N 3 2001
  J. F. A. Murphy

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• 21.   The public health importance of Ascaris lumbricoides

  This article discusses the public health importance of Ascaris lumbricoides

  

  Abstract:

  Numerous studies have shown that anthelminthic treatment can be effective in improving growth rates when given to malnourished children with ascariasis. Recent investigations have also indicated that Ascaris infections can affect mental processing in some school children. Poor socio-economic conditions are among the key factors linked with higher prevalences of ascariasis, as are more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Parasitology, Vol: 121 Suppl Page: S51-71 2000
  P. O'Lorcain; C. V. Holland

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• 22.   The use of primary/national school absenteeism as a proxy retrospective child health status measure in an environmental pollution investigation

  The aim of this study was to examine annual primary/national school attendance data over a 10 year period as a proxy health status measure

  

  Abstract:

  As a result of community concerns over animal and human ill health centred around a rural town in the Republic of Ireland, a series of epidemiological studies were conducted. The absence of adequate health-information systems forced researchers to investigate alternative methods of assessing child health in the 'at-risk' area. This study aimed to examine annual primary/national school more...

  International Classification:

  Other - Health status measure

  Categories:

  health status measure

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Public Health, Vol: 117 Page: 417-23 November 2003
  F. Houghton; M. Gleeson; K. Kelleher

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