September 18, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (12 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 11-Sep-2010 and 17-Sep-2010

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Study protocol
Effectiveness of an intervention in groups of family caregivers of dependent patients for their application in primary health centers. Study protocol.
Rodriguez-Sanchez E, Mora-Simon S, Porras-Santos N, Patino-Alonso MC, Recio-Rodriguez JI, Becerro-Munoz C, Perez-Arechaederra D, Gomez-Marcos MA, Garcia-Ortiz L
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:559 (17 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/559/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-559.pdf

Study protocol
Effectiveness of adjuvant occupational therapy in employees with depression: design of a randomized controlled trial
Hees HL, Koeter MW, de Vries G, Ooteman W, Schene AH
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:558 (17 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/558/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-558.pdf

Study protocol
Early detection and counselling intervention of asthma symptoms in preschool children: study design of a cluster randomised controlled trial
Hafkamp-de Groen E, Mohangoo A, Jongste JD, Wouden JV, Moll H, Jaddoe V, Hofman A, Koning HD, Raat H
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:555 (15 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/555/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-555.pdf

Study protocol
Evaluation design for a complex intervention program targeting loneliness in non-institutionalized elderly Dutch people
de Vlaming R, Haveman-Nies A, van 't Veer P, de Groot LC
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:552 (13 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/552/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-552.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20836840

Research article
Temporal trends in misclassification patterns of measured and self-report based body mass index categories - findings from three population surveys in Ireland
Shiely F, Perry IJ, Lutomski J, Harrington J, Kelleher CC, McGee H, Hayes K
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:560 (17 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/560/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-560.pdf

Research article
Availability and utilization of malaria prevention strategies in pregnancy in eastern India
Wylie BJ, Hashmi AH, Singh N, Singh MP, Tuchman J, Hussain M, Sabin L, Yeboah-Antwi K, Banerjee C, Brooks MI, Desai M, Udhayakumar V, MacLeod WB, Dash AP, Hamer DH
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:557 (17 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/557/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-557.pdf

Research article
'Rumours' and clinical trials: a retrospective examination of a paediatric malnutrition study in Zambia
Kingori P, Muchimba M, Sikateyo B, Amadi B, Kelly P
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:556 (17 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/556/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-556.pdf

Research article
Marital history, health and mortality among older men and women in England and Wales
Grundy EM, Tomassini C
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:554 (15 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/554/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-554.pdf

Research article
Trends in HIV & syphilis prevalence and correlates of HIV infection: results from cross-sectional surveys among women attending ante-natal clinics in Northern Tanzania.
Kumogola Y, Slaymaker E, Zaba B, Mngara J, Isingo R, Changalucha J, Mwidunda P, Kimaro D, Urassa M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:553 (13 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/553/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-553.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20836872

Research article
Self-reported prevalence of childhood allergic diseases in three cities of China: a multicenter study
Zhao J, Bai J, Shen K, Xiang L, Huang S, Chen A, Huang Y, Wang J, Ye R
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:551 (13 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/551/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-551.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20836838

Research article
The Worksite Health Promotion Capacity Instrument (WHPCI): development, validation and approaches for determining companies' levels of health promotion capacity
Jung J, Nitzsche A, Neumann M, Wirtz M, Kowalski C, Wasem J, Stieler-Lorenz B, Pfaff H
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:550 (13 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/550/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-550.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20831838

Research article
Health-related quality of life, and its determinants, among older people in rural Vietnam
Hoi LV, Chuc NT, Lindholm L
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:549 (11 September 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/549/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-549.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20831822

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