October 30, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (16 articles)

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

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Study protocol
The Nutrition and Enjoyable Activity for Teen Girls (NEAT Girls) randomized controlled trial for adolescent girls from disadvantaged secondary schools: Rationale, study protocol, and baseline results
Lubans DR, Morgan PJ, Dewar D, Collins CE, Plotnikoff RC, Okely AD, Batterham MJ, Finn T, Callister R
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:652 (28 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/652/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-652.pdf

Study protocol
Systematic development of a self-regulation weight-management intervention for overweight adults
van Genugten L, van Empelen P, Flink I, Oenema A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:649 (27 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/649/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-649.pdf

Research article
Comparison of cardiovascular risk factors between Sri Lankans living in Kandy and Oslo
Tennakoon SU, Kumar BN, Nugegoda DB, Meyer HE
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:654 (29 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/654/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-654.pdf

Research article
Reduction of diabetes risk in routine clinical practice: Are Physical Activity and Nutrition Interventions feasible and are the outcomes from reference trials replicable? A Systematic Review and meta-analysis
Cardona-Morrell M, Rychetnik L, Morrell SL, Espinel PT, Bauman A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:653 (29 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/653/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-653.pdf

Research article
Barriers and facilitators of adherence to TB treatment in patients on concomitant TB and HIV treatment: a qualitative study
Gebremariam MK, Bjune GA, Frich JC
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:651 (28 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/651/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-651.pdf

Research article
Internet-based surveillance of Influenza-like-illness in the UK during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic
Tilston NL, Eames KT, Paolotti D, Ealden T, Edmunds W
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:650 (27 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/650/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-650.pdf

Research article
Emotional support predicts more sickness absence and poorer self assessed work ability: a two-year prospective cohort study
Karlsson N, Skargren E, Kristenson M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:648 (26 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/648/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-648.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20977767

Research article
CT scan screening is associated with increased distress among subjects of the APExS
Paris C, Maurel M, Luc A, Stoufflet A, Pairon J, Letourneux M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:647 (26 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/647/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-647.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20977751

Research article
Examining the types and payments of the disabilities of the insurants in the national farmers' health insurance program in Taiwan
Wang J, Chang H
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:646 (26 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/646/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-646.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20977740

Research article
Young and vulnerable: Spatial-temporal trends and risk factors for infant mortality in rural South Africa (Agincourt), 1992-2007
Sartorius BK, Kahn K, Vounatsou P, Collinson MA, Tollman SM
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:645 (26 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/645/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-645.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20977724

Research article
Patterns of physical activity in different domains and implications for intervention in a multi-ethnic Asian population: a cross-sectional study
Nang E, Khoo EY, Salim A, Tai E, Lee J, van Dam RM
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:644 (25 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/644/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-644.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20973981

Research article
Socioeconomic status and duration and pattern of sickness absence. A 1-year follow-up study of 2331 hospital employees.
Kristensen TR, Jensen SM, Kreiner S, Mikkelsen S
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:643 (25 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/643/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-643.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20973979

Research article
Physician's manual reporting underestimates mortality: evidence from a population-based HIV/AIDS treatment program
Au-Yeung CG, Anema A, Chan K, Yip B, Montaner JS, Hogg RS
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:642 (25 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/642/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-642.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20973962

Research article
Communication, perception and behaviour during a natural disaster involving a 'Do Not Drink' and a subsequent 'Boil Water' notice: a postal questionnaire study
Rundblad G, Knapton O, Hunter PR
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:641 (25 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/641/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-641.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20973959

Research article
Cardiovascular risk estimated after 13 years of follow-up in a low-incidence Mediterranean region with high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors
Huerta JM, Tormo M, Gavrila D, Navarro C
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:640 (25 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/640/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-640.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20969808

Research article
Association of waterpipe smoking and road traffic crashes
Saadat S, Karbakhsh M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:639 (23 October 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/639/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-639.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20969795

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