July 16, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (20 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 09-Jul-2009 and 15-Jul-2009

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Promoting mental health in small-medium enterprises: An evaluation of the "Business in Mind" program.
Martin AJ, Sanderson K, Scott J, Brough P
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:239 (15 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/239/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-239.pdf

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Understanding the Relationship between Activity and Neighbourhoods (URBAN) Study: research design and methodology
Badland HM, Schofield GM, Witten K, Schluter PJ, Mavoa S, Kearns RA, Hinckson EA, Oliver M, Kaiwai H, Jensen VG, Ergler C, McGrath L, McPhee J
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:224 (10 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/224/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-224.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19589175

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Rationales, design and recruitment of the Taizhou Longitudinal Study
Wang X, Lu M, Qian J, Yang Y, Li S, Lu D, Yu S, Meng W, Ye W, Jin L
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:223 (10 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/223/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-223.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19589173

Research article
Premarital sexual behavior among male college students of Kathmandu, Nepal
Adhikari R, Tamang J
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:241 (15 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/241/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-241.pdf

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Do the socioeconomic impacts of antiretroviral therapy vary by gender? A longitudinal study of Kenyan agricultural worker employment outcomes
Larson BA, Fox MP, Rosen S, Bii M, Sigei C, Shaffer D, Sawe F, McCoy K, Wasunna M, Simon JL
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:240 (15 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/240/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-240.pdf

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Failure of hospital employees to comply with smoke-free policy is associated with nicotine dependence and motives for smoking: a descriptive cross-sectional study at a teaching hospital in the United Kingdom
Parks T, Wilson CV, Turner K, Chin JW
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:238 (15 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/238/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-238.pdf

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The joint influence of area income, income inequality, and immigrant density on adverse birth outcomes: a population-based study
Auger N, Giraud J, Daniel M
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:237 (14 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/237/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-237.pdf

Research article
Delay in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in Nepal
Basnet R, Hinderaker S, Enarson D, Malla P, Morkve O
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:236 (14 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/236/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-236.pdf

Research article
Which theory is best? A comparison between different explanatory models of the relationship between unemployment and health
Janlert U, Hammarstrom A
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:235 (14 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/235/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-235.pdf

Research article
The pattern of mucocutaneous disorders in HIV - infected children attending care and treatment centres in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Panya MF, Mgonda YM, Massawe AM
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:234 (14 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/234/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-234.pdf

Research article
Pedestrian injury and the built environment: an environmental scan of hotspots
Schuurman N, Cinnamon J, Crooks VA, Hameed S
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:233 (14 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/233/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-233.pdf

Research article
Return-to-work of sick-listed workers without an employment contract - what works?
Vermeulen SJ, Tamminga SJ, Schellart AJ, Ybema J, Anema JR
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:232 (14 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/232/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-232.pdf

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A Systematic Review of Post-Deployment Injury-Related Mortality Among Military Personnel Deployed to Conflict Zones
Knapik JJ, Marin RE, Grier TL, Jones BH
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:231 (13 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/231/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-231.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19594931

Research article
A structured review of reasons for ecstasy use and related behaviours: pointers for future research
Peters GY, Kok G
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:230 (13 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/230/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-230.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19594926

Research article
Alcohol use among university students in Sweden measured by an electronic screening instrument
Andersson A, Wirehn A, Olvander C, Stark Ekman D, Bendtsen P
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:229 (13 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/229/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-229.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19594906

Research article
Evaluation of a Portable Hemoglobin Photometer in Pregnant Women in a High Altitude Area: a pilot study
Zhou X, Yan H, Xing Y, Dang S, Zhuoma B, Wang D
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:228 (11 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/228/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-228.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19591672

Research article
Incidence and predictors of onboard injuries among Sri Lankan flight attendants
Agampodi SB, Dharmaratne SD, Agampodi TC
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:227 (11 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/227/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-227.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19591671

Research article
A review of injury epidemiology in the UK and Europe: some methodological considerations in constructing rates
Alexandrescu R, O'Brien SJ, Lecky FE
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:226 (10 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/226/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-226.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19591670

Research article
Geographical patterns in blood lead in relation to industrial emissions and traffic in Swedish children, 1978-2007
Stroh E, Lundh T, Oudin A, Skerfving S, Stromberg U
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:225 (10 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/225/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-225.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19591669

Research article
Assessment of dietary intake among pregnant women in a rural area of western China
Cheng Y, Dibley MJ, Zhang X, Zeng L, Yan H
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:222 (9 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/222/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-222.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19589154

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