July 23, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (16 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 16-Jul-2009 and 22-Jul-2009

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Review
Beyond traditional surveillance: applying syndromic surveillance to developing settings--opportunities and challenges
May L, Chretien J, Pavlin JA
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:242 (16 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/242/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-242.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19607669

Study protocol
The effectiveness of a training for patients with unexplained physical symptoms: protocol of the cognitive behavioral group training and randomized controlled trial
Zonneveld LN, van 't Spijker A, Passchier J, van Busschbach JJ, Duivenvoorden HJ
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:251 (20 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/251/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-251.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19619297

Study protocol
Prevention of depression and anxiety in later life: design of a randomized controlled trial for the clinical and economic evaluation of a life-review intervention
Korte J, Bohlmeijer ET, Smit F
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:250 (20 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/250/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-250.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19619284

Debate
The Whole is Greater than the Sum of the Parts: Recognising missed opportunities for an optimal response to the rapidly maturing TB-HIV co-epidemic in South Africa
Perumal R, Padayatchi N, Stiefvater E
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:243 (16 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/243/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-243.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19607697

Correspondence
European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP): the path towards a true partnership
Matee MI, Manyando C, Ndumbe PM, Corrah T, Jaoko WG, Kitua AY, Ambene HP, Ndounga M, Zijenah L, Ofori-Adjei D, Agwale S, Shongwe S, Nyirenda T, Makanga M
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:249 (20 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/249/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-249.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19619283

Research article
Trends in prenatal care settings: Association with medical liability
Coco AS, Cohen D, Horst MA, Gambler AS
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:257 (22 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/257/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-257.pdf

Research article
The socio-demographic patterning of sexual risk behaviour: a survey of young men in Finland and Estonia
Nikula M, Gissler M, Jormanainen V, Laanpere M, Kunnas H, Haavio-Mannila E, Hemminki E
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:256 (22 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/256/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-256.pdf

Research article
Effects of a short individually tailored counselling session for HIV prevention in gay and bisexual men receiving Hepatitis B vaccination
Wolfers ME, de Wit JB, Hospers HH, Richardus JH, de Zwart O
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:255 (21 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/255/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-255.pdf

Research article
A qualitative study to assess school nurses' views on vaccinating 12-13 year old school girls against human papillomavirus without parental consent
Stretch R, McCann R, Roberts SA, Elton P, Baxter D, Brabin L
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:254 (21 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/254/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-254.pdf

Research article
"Get off the sofa and go and play": Family and socioeconomic influences on the physical activity of 10-11 year old children.
Brockman R, Jago R, Fox KR, Thompson JL, Cartwright K, Page AS
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:253 (21 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/253/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-253.pdf

Research article
Does acute maternal stress in pregnancy affect infant health outcomes? Examination of a large cohort of infants born after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
Endara SM, Ryan MA, Sevick CJ, Conlin AS, Macera CA, Smith TC
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:252 (20 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/252/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-252.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19619310

Research article
Effects of an irregular bedtime schedule on sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and fatigue among university students in Taiwan
Kang J, Chen S
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:248 (19 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/248/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-248.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19615098

Research article
Why do Asian-American women have lower rates of breast conserving surgery: results of a survey regarding physician perceptions
Pham JT, Allen LJ, Gomez SL
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:246 (17 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/246/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-246.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19615070

Research article
Is the "Glasgow effect" of cigarette smoking explained by socio-economic status?: a multilevel analysis
Gray L, Leyland AH
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:245 (17 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/245/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-245.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19615067

Research article
Asthma self-assessment in a Medicaid population
Wu AC, Glauber J, Gay C, Lieu TA
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:244 (16 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/244/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-244.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19607719

Technical advance
Concentration of the genera Aspergillus, Eurotium and Penicillium in 63-um house dust fraction as a method to predict hidden moisture damage in homes.
Baudisch C, Assadian O, Kramer A
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:247 (17 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/247/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-247.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19615082

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