June 19, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (20 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 12-Jun-2010 and 18-Jun-2010

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Study protocol
A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of the Welsh National Exercise Referral Scheme: protocol for trial and integrated economic and process evaluation
Murphy S, Raisanen L, Moore G, Tudor Edwards R, Linck P, Williams N, Ud Din N, Hale J, Roberts C, McNaish E, Moore L
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:352 (18 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/352/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-352.pdf

Study protocol
A worksite prevention program for construction workers: design of a randomized controlled trial
Oude Hengel KM, Joling CI, Proper KI, Blatter BM, Bongers PM
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:336 (14 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/336/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-336.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20546568

Research article
Is web interviewing a good alternative to telephone interviewing? Findings from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Netherlands Survey
Nagelhout GE, Willemsen MC, Thompson ME, Fong GT, van den Putte B, de Vries H
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:351 (18 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/351/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-351.pdf

Research article
The quality of preventive health care delivered to adults: results from a cross-sectional study in Southern Italy
Manuti B, Rizza P, Bianco A, Nobile CG, Pavia M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:350 (18 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/350/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-350.pdf

Research article
Screening migrants for tuberculosis - a missed opportunity for improving knowledge and attitudes in high-risk groups: A cross-sectional study of Swedish-language students in Umea, Sweden
Nkulu FK, Hurtig A, Ahlm C, Krantz I
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:349 (17 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/349/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-349.pdf

Research article
A pilot study combining individual-based smoking cessation counseling, pharmacotherapy, and dental hygiene intervention
Gonseth S, Abarca M, Madrid C, Cornuz J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:348 (17 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/348/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-348.pdf

Research article
Home-based voluntary HIV counselling and testing found highly acceptable and to reduce inequalities
Mutale W, Michelo C, Jurgensen M, Fylkesnes K
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:347 (17 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/347/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-347.pdf

Research article
Is body size at birth related to circadian salivary cortisol levels in adulthood? Results from a longitudinal cohort study
Gustafsson PE, Janlert U, Theorell T, Hammarstrom A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:346 (17 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/346/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-346.pdf

Research article
A qualitative exploration of the perceptions and information needs of public health inspectors responsible for food safety
Pham MT, Jones AQ, Sargeant JM, Marshall BJ, Dewey CE
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:345 (16 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/345/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-345.pdf

Research article
The prevalence and social patterning of chronic diseases among older people in a population undergoing health transition. A 10/66 Group cross-sectional population-based survey in the Dominican Republic
Acosta D, Rottbeck R, Rodriguez JG, Gonzalez LM, Almanzar MR, Minaya SN, Ortiz MD, Ferri CP, Prince MJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:344 (16 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/344/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-344.pdf

Research article
Change in depressive symptoms over higher education and professional establishment - a longitudinal investigation in a national cohort of Swedish nursing students
Christensson A, Runeson B, Dickman PW, Vaez M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:343 (15 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/343/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-343.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20550704

Research article
Consumer perceptions of beef healthiness: results from a qualitative study in four European countries
Van Wezemael L, Verbeke W, de Barcellos MD, Scholderer J, Perez-Cueto F
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:342 (15 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/342/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-342.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20550647

Research article
Lower age at menarche affects survival in older Australian women: results from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing
Giles LC, Glonek GF, Moore VM, Davies MJ, Luszcz MA
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:341 (15 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/341/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-341.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20546623

Research article
Should public health interventions aimed at reducing childhood overweight and obesity be gender-focused?
Simen-Kapeu A, Veugelers PJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:340 (14 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/340/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-340.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20546619

Research article
Evaluation of a brief anti-stigma campaign in Cambridge: do short-term campaigns work?
Evans-Lacko S, London J, Little K, Henderson C, Thornicroft G
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:339 (14 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/339/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-339.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20546596

Research article
Population based absolute and relative survival to 1 year of people with diabetes following a myocardial infarction: A cohort study using hospital admissions data.
Brophy S, Cooksey R, Gravenor MB, Weston C, Macey SM, John G, Williams R, Lyons RA
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:338 (14 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/338/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-338.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20546579

Research article
Epidemiology of reported Yersinia enterocolitica infections in Germany, 2001-2008
Rosner BM, Stark K, Werber D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:337 (14 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/337/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-337.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20546575

Research article
Household smoking and dental caries in schoolchildren: the Ryukyus Child Health Study
Tanaka K, Miyake Y, Arakawa M, Sasaki S, Ohya Y
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:335 (14 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/335/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-335.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20540808

Research article
Gender-related power differences, beliefs and reactions towards people living with HIV/AIDS: an urban study in Nigeria
Mbonu NC, Van den Borne B, De Vries NK
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:334 (12 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/334/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-334.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20540794

Research article
Compliance with herpes zoster vaccination in young and adult individuals in two regions of Italy
Parlato A, Romano Spica V, Ciccozzi M, Farchi F, Galle' F, Di Onofrio V, Franco E, Liguori G
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:333 (12 June 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/333/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-333.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20540785

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