July 2, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (16 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 23-Jun-2009 and 01-Jul-2009

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Study protocol
Rationale, design and methods for a randomised and controlled trial to investigate whether home access to electronic games decreases children's physical activity
Straker LM, Abbott RA, Piek JP, Pollock CM, Davies PS, Smith AJ
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:212 (29 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/212/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-212.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19563680

Study protocol
Early diagnosis of asthma in young children by using non-invasive biomarkers of airway inflammation and early lung function measurements: study protocol of a case-control study
van de Kant KD, Klaassen EM, Jobsis Q, Nijhuis AJ, van Schayck OC, Dompeling E
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:210 (29 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/210/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-210.pdf

Study protocol
Evaluation of community level interventions to address social and structural determinants of health: a cluster randomised controlled trial.
Wall M, Hayes R, Moore D, Petticrew M, Clow A, Schmidt E, Draper A, Lock K, Lynch R, Renton A
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:207 (28 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/207/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-207.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19558712

Study protocol
The relationship between effectiveness and costs measured by a risk-adjusted case-mix system: multicentre study of Catalonian population data bases
Sicras-Mainar A, Navarro-Artieda R, Blanca-Tamayo M, Velasco-Velasco S, Escribano-Herranz E, Llopart-Lopez J, Violan-Fors C, Vilaseca-Llobet J, Sanchez-Fontcuberta E, Benavent-Areu J, Flor-Serra F, Aguado-Jodar A, Rodriguez-Lopez D, Prados-Torres A, Estelrich-Bennasar J
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:202 (25 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/202/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-202.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19555475

Research article
Comparison of self-reported health & healthcare utilisation between asylum seekers and refugees: an observational study
Toar M, O'Brien KK, Fahey T
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:214 (30 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/214/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-214.pdf

Research article
The effects of gender and age on health related behaviors
Deeks A, Lombard C, Michelmore J, Teede H
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:213 (30 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/213/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-213.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19563685

Research article
High levels of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis in new and treatment-failure patients from the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme in an Urban metropolis (Mumbai) in Western India.
Dsouza DT, Mistry NF, Vira TS, Dholakia Y, Hoffner S, Pasvol G, Nicol M, Wilkinson RJ
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:211 (29 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/211/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-211.pdf

Research article
Translation, adaptation and validation of the American short form Patient Activation Measure (PAM13) in a Danish version
Maindal H, Sokolowski I, Vedsted P
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:209 (29 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/209/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-209.pdf

Research article
Essential health information available for India in the public domain on the internet
Raban MZ, Dandona R, Dandona L
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:208 (29 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/208/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-208.pdf

Research article
Smoking-attributable mortality and years of potential life lost in 16 Brazilian capitals, 2003: a prevalence-based study
Correa PC, Barreto SM, Passos VM
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:206 (26 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/206/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-206.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19558658

Research article
Leisure-time physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness and feelings of hopelessness in men
Valtonen M, Laaksonen DE, Laukkanen J, Tolmunen T, Rauramaa R, Viinamaki H, Kauhanen J, Lakka T, Niskanen L
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:204 (25 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/204/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-204.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19555509

Research article
National support to public health research: a survey of European ministries
Conceicao C, Leandro A, McCarthy M
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:203 (25 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/203/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-203.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19555492

Research article
Significant differences in the use of healthcare resources of native-born and foreign-born in Spain.
Carrasco-Garrido P, Jimenez-Garcia R, Hernandez Barrera V, Lopez de Andres A, Gil de Miguel A
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:201 (25 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/201/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-201.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19555474

Research article
Effectiveness of physical training for self-employed persons with musculoskeletal disorders: a randomized controlled trial
Heinrich J, Anema JR, de Vroome EM, Blatter BM
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:200 (23 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/200/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-200.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19549294

Research article
Homicide and geographic access to gun dealers in the United States
Wiebe DJ, Krafty RT, Koper CS, Nance ML, Elliott MR, Branas CC
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:199 (23 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/199/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-199.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19549293

Technical advance
Are immigrant populations aware about their oral health status? A study among immigrants from Ethiopia
Zini A, Vered Y, Sgan-Cohen HD
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:205 (26 June 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/205/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-205.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19558650

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