Shaonong Dang
Biographic Data
| ID | 4358323 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Shaonong Dang |
| GIVEN NAMES | Shaonong |
| FAMILY NAME | Dang |
| SIGNATURE | DANG S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Xi'an Jiaotong University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6980-8169 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 29 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 27 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 2 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Adiposity and reproductive characteristics across the lifespan
BACKGROUND: Reproductive characteristics significantly shape physiological adaptations, little is known about how they relate to adiposity in women of multi-ethnic regions undergoing a rapid increase in obesity burden. This study aims to address this gap by assessing how reproductive patterns correlate with adiposity and identifying potential moderating factors among Chinese adults. METHODS: In 2018–2019, 107,679 participants from the Regional Et…
Youth Tobacco Control in the Digital Age
To maintain relevance, youth tobacco control programs must leverage popular social media platforms and address evolving behaviors. Recognizing this, the South Carolina Department of Public Health and Rescue Agency implemented culturally tailored social media campaigns ( Down and Dirty , Fresh Empire ), a broad vaping social media campaign ( Behind the Haze ), and an Instagram-based vaping cessation program ( Quit the Hit , QTH ). This study exami…
Impact of intensive hypertension criteria on multimorbidity prevalence and patterns in a multi-ethnic Chinese population
Background: The impact of intensive hypertension criteria on multimorbidity prevalence and patterns remains understudied. We investigated the prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity using both the current (140/90 mmHg) and intensive (130/80 mmHg) hypertension criteria within a multi-ethnic Chinese population. Methods: Data were obtained from the baseline survey of the Regional Ethnic Cohort Study in Northwest China, conducted from June 2018 to …
Maternal pesticide exposure and risk of birth defects
Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between maternal pesticide exposure during the periconceptional period and birth defects in their offspring. Methods: A survey was conducted among 29,204 women with infants born between 2010 and 2013 in Shaanxi Province, Northwest China. All cases of birth defects were diagnosed using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10). Given the multistage sampling design, …
Maternal selenium deficiency was positively associated with the risk of selenium deficiency in children aged 6–59 months in rural Zimbabwe
There is growing evidence showing the existence of selenium (Se) deficiency among women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately, the key drivers of Se deficiency are not clearly understood. This study assessed the determinants of Se deficiency among children aged 6–59 months and Women of Reproductive Age (WRA), in Zimbabwe. This cross-sectional biomarker study was conducted in selected districts in rural Zimbabwe (Murewa, Shamva, and Mu…
Assessing Africa’s child survival gains and prospects for attaining SDG target on child mortality
This study assessed Africa’s child survival gains and prospects for attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target 3.2. We analysed multiple country-level secondary datasets of 54 African countries and presented spatial analysis. Results showed that only 8 out of the 54 African countries have achieved substantial reductions in under-5 mortality with an under-five mortality rate (U5MR) of 25 deaths per 1,000 live births or less. Many countri…
Mediating role of gestational weight gain in the relationship between socioeconomic status and preterm birth
Increased GWG and higher socioeconomic status are strongly associated with a lower risk of preterm birth. GWG mediates socioeconomic disparities in preterm birth, most notably in very preterm birth. Understanding this mechanism will aid in the development of interventions and policy for maternal and child health care
Association of sleep behavior with depression
Sleep duration and sleep problems are associated with depression. Enough sleep time and healthy sleep habits in life course might be a practical health promotion approach to reduce depression risk in Northwest Chinese adults. A further study from cohort study is needed to verify the temporal association
Maternal Dietary Diversity and Birth Weight in Offspring
Studies on the association between maternal dietary diversity and birth weight in offspring are limited, and the impact of such an adjustable factor on birth weight requires investigation to promote neonatal health. This study used data from a larger-scale population-based survey conducted in northwest China to evaluate the association of maternal dietary diversity with neonatal birth weight with a generalized estimating equation model. The resul…
Association between physical activity and major adverse cardiovascular events in northwest China
Background To examine the association between daily physical activity (PA) and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in northwest China. Methods The data in this analysis were part of the baseline survey of the Regional Ethnic Cohort Study in Northwest China from June 2018 to May 2019 in Shaanxi Province. This study used standardized self-reported total physical activity (continuous and categorical variables) and self-reported outcomes of M…
Risk Assessment for Birth Defects in Offspring of Chinese Pregnant Women
We developed a nomogram risk model for any type of birth defect in a Chinese population based on important modifying factors in pregnant women. This risk-prediction model could be a tool for clinicians to assess the risk of birth defects and promote health education
Changes in Mental Health of Women Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatment During the Covid-19 Pandemic Outbreak in Xi'an, China
Objective: To investigate the mental health of women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment during the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak in Xi'an, China. Methods: A repeated cross-sectional study was administered to women undergoing ART treatment during the outbreak period (599 women in February 2020) and the control period (892 women in May 2020) at the Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital, Xi'an,…
Effect of socioeconomic characteristics and lifestyle on BMI distribution in the Chinese population
This study implies that in addition to socioeconomic characteristics, limiting oil and alcohol intake may decrease BMI score. Consuming more red meat could be a strategy to increase BMI
Effect of Parental Migration on the Intellectual and Physical Development of Early School-Aged Children in Rural China
Our results emphasized the impairment of both-parental migration in intellectual function (FSIQ, PRI, PSI) of children. These findings have important policy implications for the Chinese government to prevent the impairment of left-behind children. Further research is required to clarify the mechanisms by which both-parental migration influence the impairment in intellectual function of children
Influence of China’s 2009 healthcare reform on the utilisation of continuum of care for maternal health services
China's 2009 healthcare reform has positively influenced utilisation rates and equity of CMHS's utilisation among both urban and rural women in Shaanxi Province. Addressing economic and educational attainment gaps between the rich and the poor may be effective ways to improve the persistent health inequities for rural women
Maternal folic acid supplementation and more prominent birth weight gain in twin birth compared with singleton birth
Objective: To investigate the association of folic acid (FA) supplementation with birth weight, the risk of small for gestational age (SGA) and low birth weight (LBW) in singleton and twin pregnancy. Design: A population-based cross-sectional survey. Setting: Twenty counties and ten districts in Shaanxi Province of northwestern China, 2013. Participants: 28 174 pregnant women with their infants, covering 27 818 single live births and 356 twin liv…
Maternal Dietary Patterns during Pregnancy and Congenital Heart Defects
Limited studies investigating the relationships between dietary patterns and congenital heart defects (CHDs) are available. This study aimed to explore the associations between dietary patterns and CHDs risk in Shaanxi, China. We conducted a hospital-based case-control study and included a total of 474 cases and 948 controls. Pregnant women waiting for delivery in the hospital were interviewed to report their diets during pregnancy using a valida…
Trends in Life Expectancy and Its Association with Economic Factors in the Belt and Road Countries—Evidence from 2000–2014
In 2013, China launched the Belt and Road (B&R) Initiative in an effort to promote trade and economic collaboration. This study examined the change in life expectancy (LE) among countries along B&R and studied the impact of economic development on LE. Data from 65 B&R countries from 2000 to 2014 were compiled and analyzed. Trend of LE was examined by sex and country. Linear quantile mixed model was used to study the associations between LE and ec…
Equation‐derived body fat percentage indicates metabolic abnormalities among normal‐weight adults in a rural Chinese population
OBJECTIVES: Obesity classification using body mass index (BMI) may miss subjects with elevated body fat percentage (BF%) and related metabolic risk factors. We aimed to evaluate whether BF% calculated by equations could provide more information about metabolic risks, in addition to BMI classification, in a cross-sectional rural Chinese population. METHODS: A total of 2,990 men and women aged 18-80 years were included in this study. BF% was calcul…
Exploring status and determinants of prenatal and postnatal visits in western China
This study showed the utilization of prenatal and postnatal visits met the requirement of the WHO, higher than other areas in China and other developing countries after the new health system reform. The new health system reform increased the utilization of postnatal visits in poor urban women and improved the frequency of prenatal and postnatal visits in rural women
Dietary intakes and dietary patterns among pregnant women in Northwest China
Objective To describe nutrient intakes, characterize dietary patterns and analyse their associations with sociodemographic characteristics among pregnant women in Shaanxi, China. Design Population-based cross-sectional survey. Setting Twenty counties and ten districts in Shaanxi Province of Northwest China, 2013. Subjects Women ( n 7462) were recruited using a stratified multistage random sampling method to report diets during pregnancy, at 0–12 …
Sex differences in the intellectual functioning of early school-aged children in rural China
There is no evidence to suggest sex differences in the general intelligence of early school-aged children in rural China. However, a difference in general intelligence between 10-year-old boys and girls was evident. Girls and boys in rural China tended to show different specific cognitive abilities
Applying Rank Sum Ratio (RSR) to the Evaluation of Feeding Practices Behaviors, and Its Associations with Infant Health Risk in Rural Lhasa, Tibet
To evaluate the status of feeding practices and analyze the association between feeding practice and health status among Tibetan infants, a cross-sectional survey of 386 women with children aged under 24 months was conducted in rural areas surrounding Lhasa, Tibet. All participants were selected using simple random sampling and were interviewed face-to-face by trained interviewers. Mothers were interviewed to collect information on their feeding …
Breast-feeding patterns of ethnic groups in rural western China
Objective To determine the breast-feeding pattern of four main ethnic groups (the Han, Uygur, Tibetan and Zhuang) living in rural western China. Design The study utilized a cross-sectional design. Setting Forty-five counties in ten provinces in western China in 2005. Subjects A sample of 11 783 children younger than 36 months old (8960 Han, 1281 Uygur, 792 Tibetan and 750 Zhuang) and their mothers were recruited using a stratified, multistage, cl…
Oral rehydration salt use and its correlates in low-level care of diarrhea among children under 36 months old in rural Western China
There thus, ORS promoting program should give the highest priority to home care. ORS promoting strategies for low-level care could be strengthened based on children characteristics, the habit of drinking water and the situation of receiving educational material in the families and on the availability of ORS packages in village clinics in rural Western China
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Evaluation of a portable hemoglobin photometer in pregnant women in a high altitude area
This hemoglobin photometer is not recommended for determining hemoglobin concentration in pregnancy in a high altitude area
Hemoglobin levels and anemia evaluation during pregnancy in the highlands of Tibet
The hemoglobin level was low and prevalence rate of anemia was high among pregnant women in Lhasa, Tibet. Gestational age, ethnicity, residence and income were found to be significantly associated with the hemoglobin level and the occurrence of anemia in the study population
Utilization of delivery care among rural women in china
There was no evidence of overuse delivery services among the women reimbursed by NCMS. Total hospital costs and women's costs for delivery services were found lower in the NCMS group, subsequently alleviation on women's perceived financial affordability
Nutrient intakes of rural Tibetan mothers
Although the diet of Tibetan mothers with young children has been partially influenced by other factors, their dietary patterns are still mostly composed of Tibetan traditional foods. Compared with the 2002 NNHS, Tibetan women with young children appear to have insufficient intakes of many nutrients, which will affect their nutritional status
Oral rehydration salt use and its correlates in low-level care of diarrhea among children under 36 months old in rural Western China
There thus, ORS promoting program should give the highest priority to home care. ORS promoting strategies for low-level care could be strengthened based on children characteristics, the habit of drinking water and the situation of receiving educational material in the families and on the availability of ORS packages in village clinics in rural Western China
Applying Rank Sum Ratio (RSR) to the Evaluation of Feeding Practices Behaviors, and Its Associations with Infant Health Risk in Rural Lhasa, Tibet
To evaluate the status of feeding practices and analyze the association between feeding practice and health status among Tibetan infants, a cross-sectional survey of 386 women with children aged under 24 months was conducted in rural areas surrounding Lhasa, Tibet. All participants were selected using simple random sampling and were interviewed face-to-face by trained interviewers. Mothers were interviewed to collect information on their feeding …
Breast-feeding patterns of ethnic groups in rural western China
Objective To determine the breast-feeding pattern of four main ethnic groups (the Han, Uygur, Tibetan and Zhuang) living in rural western China. Design The study utilized a cross-sectional design. Setting Forty-five counties in ten provinces in western China in 2005. Subjects A sample of 11 783 children younger than 36 months old (8960 Han, 1281 Uygur, 792 Tibetan and 750 Zhuang) and their mothers were recruited using a stratified, multistage, cl…
Sex differences in the intellectual functioning of early school-aged children in rural China
There is no evidence to suggest sex differences in the general intelligence of early school-aged children in rural China. However, a difference in general intelligence between 10-year-old boys and girls was evident. Girls and boys in rural China tended to show different specific cognitive abilities
Equation‐derived body fat percentage indicates metabolic abnormalities among normal‐weight adults in a rural Chinese population
OBJECTIVES: Obesity classification using body mass index (BMI) may miss subjects with elevated body fat percentage (BF%) and related metabolic risk factors. We aimed to evaluate whether BF% calculated by equations could provide more information about metabolic risks, in addition to BMI classification, in a cross-sectional rural Chinese population. METHODS: A total of 2,990 men and women aged 18-80 years were included in this study. BF% was calcul…
Exploring status and determinants of prenatal and postnatal visits in western China
This study showed the utilization of prenatal and postnatal visits met the requirement of the WHO, higher than other areas in China and other developing countries after the new health system reform. The new health system reform increased the utilization of postnatal visits in poor urban women and improved the frequency of prenatal and postnatal visits in rural women
Dietary intakes and dietary patterns among pregnant women in Northwest China
Objective To describe nutrient intakes, characterize dietary patterns and analyse their associations with sociodemographic characteristics among pregnant women in Shaanxi, China. Design Population-based cross-sectional survey. Setting Twenty counties and ten districts in Shaanxi Province of Northwest China, 2013. Subjects Women ( n 7462) were recruited using a stratified multistage random sampling method to report diets during pregnancy, at 0–12 …
Trends in Life Expectancy and Its Association with Economic Factors in the Belt and Road Countries—Evidence from 2000–2014
In 2013, China launched the Belt and Road (B&R) Initiative in an effort to promote trade and economic collaboration. This study examined the change in life expectancy (LE) among countries along B&R and studied the impact of economic development on LE. Data from 65 B&R countries from 2000 to 2014 were compiled and analyzed. Trend of LE was examined by sex and country. Linear quantile mixed model was used to study the associations between LE and ec…
Maternal Dietary Patterns during Pregnancy and Congenital Heart Defects
Limited studies investigating the relationships between dietary patterns and congenital heart defects (CHDs) are available. This study aimed to explore the associations between dietary patterns and CHDs risk in Shaanxi, China. We conducted a hospital-based case-control study and included a total of 474 cases and 948 controls. Pregnant women waiting for delivery in the hospital were interviewed to report their diets during pregnancy using a valida…
Effect of Parental Migration on the Intellectual and Physical Development of Early School-Aged Children in Rural China
Our results emphasized the impairment of both-parental migration in intellectual function (FSIQ, PRI, PSI) of children. These findings have important policy implications for the Chinese government to prevent the impairment of left-behind children. Further research is required to clarify the mechanisms by which both-parental migration influence the impairment in intellectual function of children
Influence of China’s 2009 healthcare reform on the utilisation of continuum of care for maternal health services
China's 2009 healthcare reform has positively influenced utilisation rates and equity of CMHS's utilisation among both urban and rural women in Shaanxi Province. Addressing economic and educational attainment gaps between the rich and the poor may be effective ways to improve the persistent health inequities for rural women
Maternal folic acid supplementation and more prominent birth weight gain in twin birth compared with singleton birth
Objective: To investigate the association of folic acid (FA) supplementation with birth weight, the risk of small for gestational age (SGA) and low birth weight (LBW) in singleton and twin pregnancy. Design: A population-based cross-sectional survey. Setting: Twenty counties and ten districts in Shaanxi Province of northwestern China, 2013. Participants: 28 174 pregnant women with their infants, covering 27 818 single live births and 356 twin liv…
Changes in Mental Health of Women Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatment During the Covid-19 Pandemic Outbreak in Xi'an, China
Objective: To investigate the mental health of women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment during the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak in Xi'an, China. Methods: A repeated cross-sectional study was administered to women undergoing ART treatment during the outbreak period (599 women in February 2020) and the control period (892 women in May 2020) at the Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital, Xi'an,…
Effect of socioeconomic characteristics and lifestyle on BMI distribution in the Chinese population
This study implies that in addition to socioeconomic characteristics, limiting oil and alcohol intake may decrease BMI score. Consuming more red meat could be a strategy to increase BMI
Association between physical activity and major adverse cardiovascular events in northwest China
Background To examine the association between daily physical activity (PA) and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in northwest China. Methods The data in this analysis were part of the baseline survey of the Regional Ethnic Cohort Study in Northwest China from June 2018 to May 2019 in Shaanxi Province. This study used standardized self-reported total physical activity (continuous and categorical variables) and self-reported outcomes of M…
Risk Assessment for Birth Defects in Offspring of Chinese Pregnant Women
We developed a nomogram risk model for any type of birth defect in a Chinese population based on important modifying factors in pregnant women. This risk-prediction model could be a tool for clinicians to assess the risk of birth defects and promote health education
Association of sleep behavior with depression
Sleep duration and sleep problems are associated with depression. Enough sleep time and healthy sleep habits in life course might be a practical health promotion approach to reduce depression risk in Northwest Chinese adults. A further study from cohort study is needed to verify the temporal association
Maternal Dietary Diversity and Birth Weight in Offspring
Studies on the association between maternal dietary diversity and birth weight in offspring are limited, and the impact of such an adjustable factor on birth weight requires investigation to promote neonatal health. This study used data from a larger-scale population-based survey conducted in northwest China to evaluate the association of maternal dietary diversity with neonatal birth weight with a generalized estimating equation model. The resul…
Impact of intensive hypertension criteria on multimorbidity prevalence and patterns in a multi-ethnic Chinese population
Background: The impact of intensive hypertension criteria on multimorbidity prevalence and patterns remains understudied. We investigated the prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity using both the current (140/90 mmHg) and intensive (130/80 mmHg) hypertension criteria within a multi-ethnic Chinese population. Methods: Data were obtained from the baseline survey of the Regional Ethnic Cohort Study in Northwest China, conducted from June 2018 to …
Maternal pesticide exposure and risk of birth defects
Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between maternal pesticide exposure during the periconceptional period and birth defects in their offspring. Methods: A survey was conducted among 29,204 women with infants born between 2010 and 2013 in Shaanxi Province, Northwest China. All cases of birth defects were diagnosed using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10). Given the multistage sampling design, …
Maternal selenium deficiency was positively associated with the risk of selenium deficiency in children aged 6–59 months in rural Zimbabwe
There is growing evidence showing the existence of selenium (Se) deficiency among women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately, the key drivers of Se deficiency are not clearly understood. This study assessed the determinants of Se deficiency among children aged 6–59 months and Women of Reproductive Age (WRA), in Zimbabwe. This cross-sectional biomarker study was conducted in selected districts in rural Zimbabwe (Murewa, Shamva, and Mu…
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