November 24, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (68 articles)

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Review
Validation of population-based disease simulation models: a review of concepts and methods
Kopec JA, Fines P, Manuel DG, Buckeridge DL, Flanagan WM, Oderkirk J, Abrahamowicz M, Harper S, Sharif B, Okhmatovskaia A, Sayre EC, Rahman M, Wolfson MC
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:710 (18 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/710/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-710.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21087466

Study protocol
Rationale and methods of the cardiometabolic valencian study (escarval-risk) for validation of risk scales in mediterranean patients with hypertension, diabetes or dyslipidemia
Gil-Guillen V, Orozco_Beltran D, Redon J, Pita-Fernandez S, Navarro-Perez J, Pallares V, Valls F, Fluixa C, Fernandez A, Martin-Moreno JM, Pascual-de-la-Torre M, Trillo JL, Durazo-Arvizu R, Cooper R, Hermenegildo M, Rosado L
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:717 (22 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/717/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-717.pdf

Study protocol
Commuting and health in Cambridge: a study of a 'natural experiment' in the provision of new transport infrastructure
Ogilvie D, Griffin S, Jones A, Mackett R, Guell C, Panter J, Jones N, Cohn S, Yang L, Chapman C
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:703 (16 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/703/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-703.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21080928

Study protocol
The SHED-IT community trial study protocol: a randomised controlled trial of weight loss programs for overweight and obese men
Morgan PJ, Collins CE, Plotnikoff RC, McElduff P, Burrows T, Warren JM, Young MD, Berry N, Saunders KL, Aguiar EJ, Callister R
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:701 (16 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/701/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-701.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21078200

Study protocol
Nutrition, Environment and Cardiovascular Health (NESCAV): protocol of an inter-regional cross-sectional study
Alkerwi A, Guillaume M, Zannad F, Laufs U, Lair M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:698 (15 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/698/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-698.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21078172

Study protocol
Victimization of patients with severe psychiatric disorders: prevalence, risk factors, protective factors and consequences for mental health. A longitudinal study
Dekker JJ, Theunissen J, Van R, Peen J, Duurkoop P, Kikkert M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:687 (10 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/687/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21067566

Study protocol
Prospective study of avian influenza transmission to humans in Egypt
Kayali G, Webby RJ, Xiong X, Sherif LS, El-Ghafar EA, Ali MA
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:685 (9 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/685/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-685.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21062486

Study protocol
Trial Protocol: Using genotype to tailor prescribing of nicotine replacement therapy: a randomised controlled trial assessing impact of communication upon adherence
Marteau TM, Munafo MR, Aveyard P, Hill C, Whitwell S, Willis TA, Crockett RA, Hollands GJ, Johnstone EC, Wright AJ, Prevost AT, Armstrong D, Sutton S, Kinmonth A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:680 (9 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/680/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-680.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21062464

Study protocol
Cultural tailoring for the promotion of Hepatitis B screening in Turkish Dutch: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial
van der Veen YJ, de Zwart O, Mackenbach J, Richardus J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:674 (5 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/674/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21054830

Study protocol
Evaluation of a commercial web-based weight loss and weight loss maintenance program in overweight and obese adults: a randomized controlled trial
Collins CE, Morgan PJ, Jones P, Fletcher K, Martin J, Aguiar EJ, Lucas A, Neve M, McElduff P, Callister R
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:669 (3 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/669/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/669
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21047432

Debate
To what extent could performance-based schemes help increase the effectiveness of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) programs in resource-limited settings? A summary of the published evidence
Toure H, Audibert M, Dabis F
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:702 (16 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/702/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-702.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21080926

Debate
A precautionary public health protection strategy for the possible risk of childhood leukaemia from exposure to power frequency magnetic fields
Maslanyj M, Lightfoot T, Schuz J, Sienkiewicz Z, McKinlay A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:673 (5 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/673/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/673
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21054823

Debate
Obesity prevention and personal responsibility: the case of front-of-pack food labelling in Australia
Magnusson RS
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:662 (2 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/662/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/662
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21044302

Correspondence
Partnership work between Public Health and Health Psychology: introduction to a novel training programme
Gilinsky AS, Dombrowski SU, Dale H, Marks D, Robinson C, Eades C, Ouzounidou D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:692 (11 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/692/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-692.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21070643

Correspondence
Facing the threat of influenza pandemic - roles of and implications to general practitioners
Lee A, Chuh AA
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:661 (2 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/661/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/661
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21044300

Research article
An exploration of the knowledge and attitudes towards breastfeeding among a sample of Chinese mothers in Ireland
Zhou Q, Younger KM, Kearney JM
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:722 (23 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/722/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-722.pdf

Research article
The provision of non-needle/syringe drug injecting paraphernalia in the primary prevention of HCV among IDU: a systematic review
Gillies M, Palmateer N, Hutchinson S, Ahmed S, Taylor A, Goldberg D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:721 (23 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/721/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-721.pdf

Research article
Social desirability and self-reported health risk behaviors in web-based research: three longitudinal studies
Crutzen R, Goritz AS
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:720 (23 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/720/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-720.pdf

Research article
Decrease in seroprevalence of Hepatitis A after the implementation of nationwide disposable tableware use in Taiwan
Su S, Lin C, Sheu M, Kan W, Wang H, Guo H
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:719 (23 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/719/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-719.pdf

Research article
Multimorbidity - not just an older person's issue. Results from an Australian biomedical study
Taylor AW, Price K, Gill TK, Adams R, Pilkington R, Carrangis N, Shi Z, Wilson D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:718 (22 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/718/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-718.pdf

Research article
Adult asthma and traffic exposure at residential address, workplace address, and self-reported daily time outdoor in traffic: A two-stage case-control study.
Lindgren A, Bjork J, Stroh E, Jakobsson K
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:716 (22 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/716/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-716.pdf

Research article
Social capital in relation to depression, musculoskeletal pain, and psychosomatic symptoms: a cross-sectional study of a large population-based cohort of Swedish adolescents
Aslund C, Starrin B, Nilsson KW
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:715 (20 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/715/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-715.pdf

Research article
Type D personality is associated with increased metabolic syndrome prevalence and an unhealthy lifestyle in a cross-sectional Dutch community sample
Mommersteeg PM, Kupper N, Denollet J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:714 (19 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/714/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-714.pdf

Research article
Associations of alcohol consumption with diabetes mellitus and impaired fasting glycemia among middle-aged and elderly Chinese
Liu C, Yu Z, Li H, Wang J, Sun L, Qi Q, Lin X
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:713 (19 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/713/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-713.pdf

Research article
Doing masculinity, not doing health? A qualitative study among Dutch male employees about health beliefs and workplace physical activity
Verdonk P, Seesing H, de Rijk A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:712 (19 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/712/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-712.pdf

Research article
Parents' beliefs about appropriate infant size, growth and feeding behaviour: implications for the prevention of childhood obesity
Redsell SA, Atkinson P, Nathan D, Siriwardena A, Swift JA, Glazebrook C
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:711 (18 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/711/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-711.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21087482

Research article
Factors influencing overweight children's commencement of and continuation in a resistance training program
Pescud M, Pettigrew S, McGuigan MR, Newton RU
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:709 (18 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/709/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-709.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21083936

Research article
Using principal component analysis to develop a single-parameter screening tool for metabolic syndrome
Chang C, Yen C, Chen M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:708 (18 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/708/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-708.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21083934

Research article
Health Promoting Settings in Primary Health Care - "Halsotorg": an implementation analysis
Jama Mahmud A, Olander E, Wallenberg L, Haglund BJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:707 (17 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/707/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-707.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21083912

Research article
The influence of persistent pathogens on circulating levels of inflammatory markers: a cross-sectional analysis from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
Nazmi A, Diez-Roux AV, Jenny NS, Tsai MY, Szklo M, Aiello AE
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:706 (17 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/706/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-706.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21083905

Research article
Suicide and unintentional poisoning mortality trends in the United States, 1987-2006: Two unrelated phenomena?
Rockett IR, Hobbs GR, De Leo D, Stack S, Frost JL, Ducatman AM, Kapusta ND, Walker RL
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:705 (17 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/705/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-705.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21083903

Research article
A survey of core and support activities of communicable disease surveillance systems at operating-level CDCs in China
Xiong W, Lv J, Li L
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:704 (17 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/704/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-704.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21080975

Research article
Abdominal obesity and other risk factors largely explain the high CRP in Indigenous Australians relative to the general population, but not gender differences: a cross-sectional study
Hodge AM, Maple-Brown L, Cunningham J, Boyle J, Dunbar T, Weeramanthri T, Shaw J, O'Dea K
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:700 (15 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/700/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-700.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21078191

Research article
Deaths of cyclists in London: trends from 1992 to 2006
Morgan AS, Dale HB, Lee WE, Edwards PJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:699 (15 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/699/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-699.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21078190

Research article
Public views of the UK media and government reaction to the 2009 swine flu pandemic
Hilton S, Smith E
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:697 (15 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/697/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-697.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21078169

Research article
Geographical variation in cardiovascular incidence: results from the British Women's Heart and Health Study
Kim LG, Carson C, Lawlor DA, Ebrahim S
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:696 (15 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/696/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-696.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21078139

Research article
Utilization of delivery care among rural women in China: does the health insurance make a difference? A cross-sectional study
Xiao S, Yan H, Shen Y, Dang S, Hemminki E, Wang D, Long Q, Gao J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:695 (15 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/695/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-695.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21073757

Research article
The evaluation of a health education campaign on use of leave from work during pregnancy
Mastrangelo G, Lange JH, Fadda E, Agostini O, Agnesi R, Bardin A, Cegolon L
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:694 (12 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/694/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-694.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21073727

Research article
Maternal common mental disorders and infant development in Ethiopia: the P-MaMiE Birth Cohort
Servili C, Medhin G, Hanlon C, Tomlinson M, Worku B, Baheretibeb Y, Dewey M, Alem A, Prince M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:693 (12 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/693/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-693.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21073710

Research article
Drinking in transition: trends in alcohol consumption in Russia 1994-2004
Perlman FJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:691 (11 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/691/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-691.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21070625

Research article
Health-related factors correlate with behavior trends in physical activity level in old age: longitudinal results from a population in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Ferreira MT, Matsudo SM, Ribeiro MC, Ramos LR
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:690 (10 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/690/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-690.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21067591

Research article
Sex partnerships, health, and social risks of young men leaving jail: analyzing data from a randomized controlled trial
Ramaswamy M, Freudenberg N
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:689 (10 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/689/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/689
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21067586

Research article
"I am pregnant and my husband has diabetes. Is there a risk for my child?" A qualitative study of questions asked by email about the role of genetic susceptibility to diabetes
van Esch SC, Cornel MC, Snoek FJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:688 (10 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/688/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-688.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21067573

Research article
Adverse psychosocial working conditions and minor psychiatric disorders among bank workers
Silva LS, Barreto SM
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:686 (10 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/686/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/686
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21062496

Research article
Associations between VO2max and vitality in older workers: a cross-sectional study
Strijk JE, Proper KI, Klaver L, van der Beek AJ, van Mechelen W
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:684 (9 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/684/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-684.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21062484

Research article
Prevalence and clustering of metabolic risk factors for type 2 diabetes among Chinese adults in Shanghai, China
Xu H, Song Y, You N, Zhang Z, Greenland S, Ford ES, He L, Liu S
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:683 (9 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/683/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/683
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21062480

Research article
Estimating alcohol-related premature mortality in San Francisco: use of population-attributable fractions from the Global Burden of Disease Study
Katcher BS, Reiter RB, Aragon TJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:682 (9 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/682/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21062479

Research article
Perceptions of personal health risks by medical and non-medical workers in a university medical center: a survey study
Listyowardojo T, Nap RE, Johnson A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:681 (9 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/681/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21062469

Research article
Assessment of the direct medical costs of diabetes mellitus and its complications in the United Arab Emirates
Al-Maskari F, El-Sadig M, Nagelkerke N
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:679 (8 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/679/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21059202

Research article
The modified NCEP ATP III criteria maybe better than the IDF criteria in diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome among Malays in Kuala Lumpur
Moy F, Bulgiba A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:678 (6 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/678/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21054885

Research article
Inequitable walking conditions among older people: examining the inter-relationship of neighbourhood socio-economic status and urban form using a comparative case study
Grant TL, Edwards N, Sveistrup H, Andrew C, Egan M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:677 (5 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/677/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21054879

Research article
Comparing sexual risks and patterns of alcohol and drug use between injection drug users (IDUs) and non-IDUs who report sexual partnerships with IDUs in St. Petersburg, Russia
Abdala N, White E, Toussova OV, Krasnoselskikh TV, Verevochkin S, Kozlov AP, Heimer R
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:676 (5 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/676/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/676
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21054855

Research article
Health related quality of life of Canary Island citizens
Oliva-Moreno J, Lopez-Bastida J, Worbes-Cerezo M, Serrano-Aguilar P
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:675 (5 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/675/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21054832

Research article
Factors associated with motivation and hesitation to work among health professionals during a public crisis: a cross sectional study of hospital workers in Japan during the pandemic (H1N1) 2009
Imai H, Matsuishi K, Ito A, Mouri K, Kitamura N, Akimoto K, Mino K, Kawazoe A, Isobe M, Takamiya S, Mita T
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:672 (4 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/672/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21050482

Research article
Surviving crack: a qualitative study of the strategies and tactics developed by Brazilian users to deal with the risks associated with the drug
Ribeiro LA, Sanchez ZM, Nappo SA
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:671 (4 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/671/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21050465

Research article
The role of entry screening in case finding of tuberculosis among asylum seekers in Norway
Harstad I, Jacobsen GW, Heldal E, Winje BA, Vahedi S, Helvik A, Steinshamn SL, Garasen H
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:670 (4 November 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/670/abstract
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