July 17, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (17 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 10-Jul-2010 and 16-Jul-2010

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Sexual health of ethnic minority MSM in Britain (MESH project): design and methods
Elford J, McKeown E, Doerner R, Nelson S, Low N, Anderson J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:419 (14 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/419/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-419.pdf

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Prevention through Activity in Kindergarten Trial (PAKT): A cluster randomised controlled trial to assess the effects of an activity intervention in preschool children
Roth K, Mauer S, Obinger M, Ruf KC, Graf C, Kriemler S, Lenz D, Lehmacher W, Hebestreit H
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:410 (12 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/410/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-410.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20624316

Research article
Geographic determinants of reported human Campylobacter infections in Scotland
Bessell PR, Matthews L, Smith-Palmer A, Rotariu O, Strachan NJ, Forbes KJ, Cowden JM, Reid SW, Innocent GT
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:423 (15 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/423/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-423.pdf

Research article
Continued improvement of cardiovascular mortality in Hungary - impact of increased cardio-metabolic prescriptions
Balogh S, Papp R, Jozan P, Csaszar A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:422 (15 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/422/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-422.pdf

Research article
Influence of socioeconomic status on community-acquired pneumonia outcomes in elderly patients requiring hospitalization: a multicenter observational study
Izquierdo C, Oviedo M, Ruiz L, Sintes X, Vera I, Nebot M, Bayas J, Carratala J, Varona W, Sousa D, Celorrio J, Salleras L, Dominguez A, the Elderly t
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:421 (15 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/421/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-421.pdf

Research article
"The solution needs to be complex". Obese adults' attitudes about the effectiveness of individual and population based interventions for obesity.
Thomas SL, Lewis S, Hyde J, Castle D, Komesaroff P
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:420 (15 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/420/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-420.pdf

Research article
Epidemic of hypertension in Ghana: a systematic review
Bosu WK
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:418 (14 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/418/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-418.pdf

Research article
Strengthening preventive care programs: a permanent challenge for healthcare systems; lessons from PREVENIMSS Mexico
Gutierrez G, Perez-Cuevas R, Levy S, Reyes H, Acosta B, Fernandez-Canton S, Munoz O
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:417 (14 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/417/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-417.pdf

Research article
Late presenters to HIV care and treatment, identification of associated risk factors in HIV-1 infected Indian population
Mojumdar K, Vajpayee M, Chauhan NK, Mendiratta S
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:416 (13 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/416/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-416.pdf

Research article
Survey instruments used in clinical and epidemiological research on waterpipe tobacco smoking: a systematic review
Akl EA, Aleem S, Gunukula SK, Honeine R, Abou Jaoude P, Irani J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:415 (13 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/415/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-415.pdf

Research article
Antibiotics and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in waters associated with a hospital in Ujjain, India
Diwan V, Tamhankar AJ, Khandal RK, Sen S, Aggarwal M, Marothi Y, Iyer RV, Sundblad Tonderski K, Stalsby Lundborg C
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:414 (13 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/414/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-414.pdf

Research article
Knowledge and attitudes of university students toward pandemic influenza: a cross sectional study from Turkey
Akan H, Gurol Y, Izbirak G, Ozdatli S, Yilmaz G, Vitrinel A, Hayran O
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:413 (13 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/413/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-413.pdf

Research article
The correlates of HIV testing and impacts on sexual behavior: evidence from a life history study of young people in Kisumu, Kenya
Kabiru CW, Luke N, Izugbara CO, Zulu EM
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:412 (13 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/412/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-412.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20624323

Research article
Increasing late diagnosis in HIV infection in South Korea: 2000-2007
Lee J, Kim G, Choi B, Hong K, Heo M, Kim S, Kee M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:411 (13 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/411/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-411.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20624319

Research article
Community perceptions of malaria and malaria treatment behaviour in a rural district of Ghana: implications for artemisinin combination therapy.
Asante KP, Abokyi L, Zandoh C, Owusu R, Awini E, Sulemana A, Amenga-Etego S, Adda R, Boahen O, Segbaya S, Mahama E, Barte-Plange C, Chandramohan D, Owusu-Agyei S
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:409 (12 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/409/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-409.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20624306

Research article
Social-cognitive correlates of risky adolescent cycling behavior
Feenstra H, Ruiter RA, Kok G
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:408 (12 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/408/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-408.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20624293

Research article
Tanzanian farmers' knowledge and attitudes to GM biotechnology and the potential use of GM crops to provide improved levels of food security. A Qualitative Study
Lewis CP, Newell JN, Herron CM, Nawabu H
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:407 (12 July 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/407/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-407.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20624286

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