August 2, 2008

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (15 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 26-Jul-2008 and 01-Aug-2008

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Study protocol
Metabolic syndrome, vitamin D and bone status in South Asian women living in Auckland, New Zealand: a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind vitamin D intervention.
von Hurst P, Stonehouse W, Matthys C, Conlon C, Kruger M, Coad J
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:267 (31 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/267/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-267.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18667086

Study protocol
The 'Walking for Wellbeing in the West' randomised controlled trial of a pedometer-based walking programme in combination with physical activity consultation with 12 month follow-up: rationale and study design
Fitzsimons C, Baker G, Wright A, Nimmo M, Ward Thompson C, Lowry R, Millington C, Shaw R, Fenwick E, Ogilvie D, Inchley J, Foster C, Mutrie N
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:259 (26 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/259/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-259.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18655723

Research article
Physical activity among adolescents and barriers to delivering physical education in Cornwall and Lancashire, UK: A qualitative study of heads of PE and heads of schools.
Boyle S, Jones G, Walters S
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:273 (1 August 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/273/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-273.pdf

Research article
Influenza vaccination coverage rates in five European countries during season 2006/07 and trends over six consecutive seasons
Blank P, Schwenkglenks M, Szucs T
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:272 (1 August 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/272/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-272.pdf

Research article
Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and the performance of a risk score among Hindustani Surinamese, African Surinamese and ethnic Dutch: a cross-sectional population-based study
Bindraban N, van Valkengoed I, Mairuhu G, Holleman F, Hoekstra J, Michels B, Koopmans R, Stronks K
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:271 (1 August 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/271/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-271.pdf

Research article
Global measure of satisfaction with psychosocial work conditions versus measures of specific aspects of psychosocial work conditions in explaining sickness absence.
Munch-Hansen T, Wieclaw J, Agerbo E, Westergaard-Nielsen N, Bonde J
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:270 (1 August 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/270/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-270.pdf

Research article
Unintentional injuries in the rural population of Twiserkan, Iran. A cross-sectional study on their incidence, characteristics and preventability
Rezapur-Shahkolai F, Naghavi M, Shokouhi M, Laflamme L
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:269 (31 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/269/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-269.pdf

Research article
Young adult and middle age mortality in Butajira demographic surveillance site, Ethiopia: lifestyle, gender and household economy
Fantahun M, Berhane Y, Hogberg U, Wall S, Byass P
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:268 (31 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/268/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-268.pdf

Research article
The rate of TB-HIV co-infection depends on the prevalence of HIV infection in a community
Datiko D, Yassin M, Chekol L, Kabeto L, Lindtjorn B
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:266 (30 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/266/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-266.pdf

Research article
Predictors of adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected persons: a prospective study in Southwest Ethiopia
Amberbir A, Woldemichael K, Getachew S, Girma B, Deribe K
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:265 (30 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/265/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-265.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18667066

Research article
Nonlinear pattern of pulmonary tuberculosis among migrants at entry in Kuwait: 1997-2006
Akhtar S, Mohammad H
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:264 (30 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/264/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-264.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18667057

Research article
Voluntary HIV counselling and testing among men in rural western Uganda: implications for HIV prevention
Bwambale F, Ssali S, Byaruhanga S, Kalyango J, Karamagi C
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:263 (30 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/263/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-263.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18664301

Research article
Association between invasive cancer of the cervix and HIV-1 infection in Tanzania: the need for dual screening
Kahesa C, Mwaiselage J, Wabinga H, Ngoma T, Kalyango J, Karamagi C
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:262 (30 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/262/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-262.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18664298

Research article
Chronic disease prevalence and associations in a cohort of Australian men: The Florey Adelaide Male Ageing Study (FAMAS)
Martin S, Haren M, Taylor A, Middleton S, Wittert G, Florey Adelaide Male Ageing Study M
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:261 (30 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/261/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-261.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18664294

Research article
Adapting a generic tuberculosis control operational guideline and scaling it up in China: a qualitative case study
Wei X, Walley J, Liang X, Liu F, Zhang X, Li R
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:260 (29 July 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/260/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-260.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18662410


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