August 6, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (14 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 30-Jul-2009 and 05-Aug-2009

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Study protocol
Community pharmacist intervention in depressed primary care patients (PRODEFAR study): randomized controlled trial protocol
Rubio-Valera M, Serrano-Blanco A, Trave P, Penarrubia-Maria M, Ruiz M, March Pujol M
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:284 (5 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/284/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-284.pdf

Study protocol
The EPICS Trial: Enabling Parents to Increase Child Survival through the introduction of community-based health interventions in rural Guinea Bissau
Mann V, Fazzio I, King R, Walker P, dos Santos A, de Sa JC, Jayanti C, Frost C, Elbourne D, Boone P
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:279 (3 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/279/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-279.pdf

Study protocol
The use of group dynamics strategies to enhance cohesion in a lifestyle intervention program for obese children
Martin LJ, Burke SM, Shapiro S, Carron AV, Irwin JD, Petrella R, Prapavessis H, Shoemaker K
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:277 (31 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/277/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-277.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19646259

Research article
Direct and indirect costs of tuberculosis among immigrant patients in the Netherlands
Kik SV, Olthof SP, de Vries JT, Menzies D, Kincler N, van Loenhout-Rooyakkers J, Burdo C, Verver S
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:283 (5 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/283/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-283.pdf

Research article
Relationships, love and sexuality: what the Filipino teens think and feel
de Irala J, Osorio A, Lopez del Burgo C, Belen VA, de Guzman FO, Calatrava M, Torralba AN
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:282 (5 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/282/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-282.pdf

Research article
HIV sexual risk behaviors and perception of risk among college students: implications for planning interventions
Adefuye AS, Abiona TC, Balogun JA, Lukobo-Durrell M
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:281 (4 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/281/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-281.pdf

Research article
Characteristics, management and attainment of lipid target levels in patients enrolled in Disease Management Program versus those in routine care: LUTZ registry
Bestehorn K, Jannowitz C, Karmann B, Pittrow D, Kirch W
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:280 (4 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/280/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-280.pdf

Research article
Pulmonary tuberculosis among women with cough attending clinics for family planning and maternal and child health in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Ngadaya ES, Mfinanga GS, Wandwalo ER, Morkve O
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:278 (3 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/278/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-278.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19646288

Research article
Physical activity and risk of Metabolic Syndrome in an urban Mexican cohort
Mendez-Hernandez P, Flores Y, Siani C, Lamure M, Dosamantes Carrasco L, Halley-Castillo E, Huitron G, Talavera JO, Gallegos-Carrillo K, Salmeron J
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:276 (31 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/276/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-276.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19646257

Research article
Threat-responsiveness and the decision to obtain free influenza vaccinations among the older adults in Taiwan
Li Y, Liu C
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:275 (31 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/275/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-275.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19646246

Research article
Educational intervention and monitoring programme to improve physician reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in a primary care setting in complementary and alternative medicine
Tabali M, Jeschke E, Bockelbrink A, Witt CM, Willich SN, Ostermann T, Matthes H
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:274 (31 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/274/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-274.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19643033

Research article
The association of levels of physical activity with metabolic syndrome in rural Australian adults
Vaughan C, Schoo A, Janus ED, Philpot B, Davis-Lameloise N, Lo S, Laatikainen T, Vartiainen E, Dunbar JA
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:273 (31 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/273/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-273.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19643028

Research article
The health of Arab-Americans living the United States: a systematic review of the literature
El-Sayed AM, Galea S
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:272 (30 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/272/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-272.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19643005

Research article
Adolescents' experience of comments about their weight - prevalence, accuracy and effects on weight misperception
Lo W, Ho S, Mak K, Lai Y, Lam T
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:271 (30 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/271/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-271.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19642972

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