May 1, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (24 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 24-Apr-2010 and 30-Apr-2010

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Healthy eating and obesity prevention for preschoolers: a randomised controlled trial
Skouteris H, McCabe M, Swinburn B, Hill B
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:220 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/220/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-220.pdf

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A cluster randomised trial of a telephone-based intervention for parents to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in their 3- to 5-year-old children: study protocol
Wyse RJ, Wolfenden L, Campbell E, Brennan L, Campbell KJ, Fletcher A, Bowman J, Heard TR, Wiggers J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:216 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/216/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-216.pdf

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Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of nutritional intervention in elderly after hip fracture: design of a randomized controlled trial
Wyers CE, Breedveld-Peters JJ, Reijven PL, van Helden S, Guldemond NA, Severens JL, Verburg AD, Meesters B, van Rhijn LW, Dagnelie PC
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:212 (27 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/212/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-212.pdf

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Early incidence of occupational asthma among young bakers, pastry-makers and hairdressers: design of a retrospective cohort study.
Remen T, Coevoet V, Acouetey D, Gueant J, Gueant-Rodriguez R, Paris C, Zmirou-Navier D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:206 (26 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/206/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-206.pdf

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A European study on alcohol and drug use among young drivers: the TEND by Night study design and methodology
Siliquini R, Chiado Piat S, Alonso F, Druart A, Kedzia M, Mollica A, Siliquini V, Vankov D, Villerusa A, Manzoli L, Group T
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:205 (26 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/205/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-205.pdf

Research article
Recent trends in hormone therapy utilization and breast cancer incidence rates in the high incidence population of Marin County, California
Ereman RR, Prebil L, Mockus M, Koblick K, Orenstein F, Benz C, Clarke CA
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:228 (30 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/228/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-228.pdf

Research article
Cultural adaptation of the Condom Use Self Efficacy Scale (CUSES) in Ghana
Asante KO, Doku PN
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:227 (30 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/227/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-227.pdf

Research article
Who will increase their physical activity? Predictors of change in objectively measured physical activity over 12 months in the ProActive cohort
Simmons RK, van Sluijs EM, Hardeman W, Sutton S, Griffin SJ, Project team t
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:226 (30 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/226/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-226.pdf

Research article
HCV co-infection in HIV positive population in British Columbia, Canada
Buxton JA, Yu A, Kim PH, Spinelli JJ, Kuo M, Alvarez M, Gilbert M, Krajden M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:225 (29 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/225/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-225.pdf

Research article
Divorce, divorce rates, and professional care seeking for mental health problems in Europe: a cross-sectional population-based study
Bracke PF, Colman E, Symoens SA, Van Praag L
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:224 (29 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/224/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-224.pdf

Research article
Sex disparities in attitudes towards intimate partner violence against women in sub-Saharan Africa: a socio-ecological analysis
Uthman OA, Lawoko S, Moradi T
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:223 (29 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/223/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-223.pdf

Research article
Developing targets for public health initiatives to improve palliative care
Schneider N, Lueckmann SL, Kuehne F, Klindtworth K, Behmann M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:222 (29 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/222/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-222.pdf

Research article
HIV/AIDS knowledge in detention in Hunan province, China
Zhang W, Wang X, Chen X, Lv F
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:221 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/221/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-221.pdf

Research article
Impact on diarrhoeal illness of a community educational intervention to improve drinking water quality in rural communities in Puerto Rico
Hunter PR, Ramirez Toro GI, Minnigh HA
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:219 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/219/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-219.pdf

Research article
Non-adherence to the single dose nevirapine regimen for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Bindura town, Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional analytic study
Kuonza LR, Tshuma CD, Shambira GN, Tshimanga M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:218 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/218/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-218.pdf

Research article
The association between problematic cellular phone use and risky behaviors and low self-esteem among Taiwanese adolescents
Yang Y, Yen J, Ko C, Cheng C, Yen C
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:217 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/217/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-217.pdf

Research article
Childhood and adult tuberculosis in a rural hospital in Southeast Ethiopia: a ten-year retrospective study
Ramos J, Reyes F, Tesfamariam A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:215 (27 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/215/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-215.pdf

Research article
Influence of socio-economic status on habitual physical activity and sedentary behavior in 8- to 11-year old children
Drenowatz C, Eisenmann JC, Pfeiffer KA, Welk G, Heelan K, Gentile D, Walsh D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:214 (27 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/214/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-214.pdf

Research article
A three-year cohort study of the relationships between coping, job stress, and burnout after a counselling intervention for help-seeking physicians.
Isaksson Ro KE, Tyssen R, Hoffart A, Sexton H, Aasland OG, Gude T
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:213 (27 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/213/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-213.pdf

Research article
The social context of smoking: A qualitative study comparing smokers of high versus low socioeconomic position.
Paul CL, Ross S, Bryant J, Hill W, Bonevski B, Keevy N
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:211 (27 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/211/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-211.pdf

Research article
Understanding long-term sick leave in female white-collar workers with burnout and stress-related diagnoses: a qualitative study
Sandmark H, Renstig M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:210 (26 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/210/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-210.pdf

Research article
Male circumcision for HIV prevention - a cross-sectional study on awareness among young people and adults in rural Uganda
Wilcken A, Miiro-Nakayima F, Hizaamu RN, Keil T, Balaba-Byansi D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:209 (26 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/209/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-209.pdf

Research article
Understanding young adult physical activity, alcohol and tobacco use in community colleges and 4-year post-secondary institutions: A cross-sectional analysis of epidemiological surveillance data
VanKim NA, Laska MN, Ehlinger E, Lust K, Story M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:208 (26 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/208/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-208.pdf

Research article
Prediction of posttraumatic stress disorder among adults in flood district
Huang P, Tan H, Liu A, Feng S, Chen M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:207 (26 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/207/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-207.pdf

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