January 30, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (15 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 23-Jan-2010 and 29-Jan-2010

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Study protocol
Evaluation of health promotion in schools: a realistic evaluation approach using mixed methods
Pommier J, Guevel M, Jourdan D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:43 (28 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/43/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-43.pdf

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The use of conspicuity aids by cyclists and risk of crashes involving other road users: a protocol for a population based case-control study
Miller PD, Kendrick D, Coupland C, Coffey F
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:39 (27 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/39/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-39.pdf

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The effect of gold kiwifruit consumed with an iron fortified breakfast cereal meal on iron status in women with low iron stores: A 16 week randomised controlled intervention study
Beck K, Conlon C, Kruger R, Coad J, Stonehouse W
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:36 (26 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/36/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-36.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20102633

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Rationale and design of a randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of an exercise program to improve the quality of life of patients with heart failure in primary care: the EFICAR study protocol
Zuazagoitia A, Grandes G, Torcal J, Lekuona I, Echevarria P, Gomez MA, Domingo MM, De la Torre MM, Ramirez JI, Montoya I, Oyanguren J, Ortega-Sanchez Pinilla R, (Eficar) E
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:33 (25 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/33/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-33.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20100317

Research article
Comparison of hip fracture incidence and trends between Germany and Austria 1995-2004: An epidemiological study
Mann E, Meyer G, Haastert B, Icks A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:46 (29 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/46/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-46.pdf

Research article
Burden of injury in childhood and adolescence in 8 European countries
Polinder S, Haagsma JA, Toet H, Brugmans MJ, van Beeck EF, Reference groups t
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:45 (29 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/45/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-45.pdf

Research article
Second-hand smoke and chronic bronchitis in Taiwanese women: a health-care based study
Wu C, Feng N, Chong I, Wu K, Lee C, Hwang J, Huang C, Lee C, Chou S, Christiani DC, Wu M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:44 (28 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/44/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-44.pdf

Research article
Differences in school environment, school policy and actions regarding overweight prevention between Dutch schools. A nationwide survey.
Scholtens S, Middelbeek L, Rutz SI, Buijs G, Bemelmans WJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:42 (28 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/42/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-42.pdf

Research article
Characteristics and risk factors for symptomatic Giardia lamblia infections in Germany
Espelage W, an der Heiden M, Stark K, Alpers K
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:41 (28 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/41/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-41.pdf

Research article
Relationship between perceived body weight and body mass index based on self- reported height and weight among university students: a cross-sectional study in seven European countries
Mikolajczyk RT, Maxwell AE, El Ansari W, Stock C, Petkeviciene J, Guillen-Grima F
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:40 (27 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/40/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-40.pdf

Research article
The Peripheral Arterial disease study (PERART/ARTPER): prevalence and risk factors in the general population
Alzamora M, Fores R, Baena-Diez J, Pera G, Toran P, Sorribes M, Vicheto M, Reina M, Sancho A, Albaladejo C, Llussa J, Study group t
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:38 (27 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/38/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-38.pdf

Research article
Patterns of smoking and its association with psychosocial work conditions among blue-collar and service employees of hospitality venues in Shenyang, China
Li X, Liang H, Li X, Guan P, Yin Z, Zhou B
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:37 (27 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/37/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-37.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20102639

Research article
A tuberculin skin test survey among Ghanaian school children
Addo K, van den Hof S, Mensah G, Hesse A, Bonsu C, Koram K, Afutu F, Bonsu F
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:35 (26 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/35/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-35.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20102620

Research article
Is there a demand for physical activity interventions provided by the health care sector? Findings from a population survey
Leijon ME, Stark-Ekman D, Nilsen P, Ekberg K, Walter L, Stahle A, Bendtsen P
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:34 (25 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/34/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-34.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20100326

Research article
A survey in rural China of parent-absence through migrant working: the impact on their children's self-concept and loneliness
Liu L, Sun X, Zhang C, Wang Y, Guo Q
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:32 (23 January 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/32/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-32.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20096124

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