May 31, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (33 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 24-May-2011 and 30-May-2011

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Commentary
Asking the right questions: developing evidence-based strategies for treating HIV in women and children
Abdool Karim Q, Banegura A, Cahn P, Christie CD, Dintruff R, Distel M, Hankins C, Hellmann N, Katabira E, Lehrman S, Montaner J, Purdon S, Rooney JF, Wood R, Heidari S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:388 (25 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/388/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-388.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21612633

Study protocol
Screening and brief interventions for hazardous and harmful alcohol use among patients with active tuberculosis attending primary care clinics in South Africa: a cluster randomized controlled trial protocol
Peltzer KK, Naidoo PP, Matseke GG, Zuma KK
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:394 (26 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/394/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-394.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21615934

Study protocol
Community Preferences for the Allocation & Donation of Organs - The PAraDOx Study
Howard K, Jan S, Rose J, Chadban S, Allen RD, Irving M, Tong A, Wong G, Craig JC, Cass A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:386 (25 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/386/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-386.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21612584

Research article
Analysis of timeliness of infectious disease reporting in the Netherlands
Reijn E, Swaan CM, Kretzschmar ME, van Steenbergen JE
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:409 (30 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/409/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-409.pdf

Research article
Ethnic variation in validity of the estimated obesity prevalence using self-reported weight and height measurements
Dijkshoorn H, Ujcic-Voortman JK, Viet L, Verhoeff AP, Uitenbroek DG
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:408 (30 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/408/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-408.pdf

Research article
Health Related Quality of Life among Iraqi Immigrants Settled in Malaysia
Daher AM, Ibrahim HS, Daher TM, Anbori AK
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:407 (30 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/407/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-407.pdf

Research article
Disability pension by occupational class - the impact of work-related factors: The Hordaland Health Study Cohort
Haukenes I, Mykletun A, Knudsen A, Hansen H, Maeland J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:406 (30 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/406/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-406.pdf

Research article
Multi-center feasibility study evaluating recruitment, variability in risk factors, and biomarkers for a diet and cancer cohort in India
Sinha R, Daniel CR, Devasenapathy N, Shetty H, Yurgalevitch S, Ferrucci LM, George PS, Morrissey K, Ramakrishnan L, Graubard BI, Kapur K, Reddy KS, McAdams MJ, Rastogi T, Chatterjee N, Gupta PC, Wascholder S, Prabhakaran D, Mathew AA
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:405 (27 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/405/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-405.pdf

Research article
Vaccination coverage and timeliness in three South African areas: a prospective study
Fadnes LT, Jackson D, Engebretsen IM, Zembe W, Sanders D, Sommerfelt H, Tylleskar T, PROMISE-EBF Study Group T
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:404 (27 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/404/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-404.pdf

Research article
Association between biomass fuel use and maternal report of child size at birth - an analysis of 2005-06 India Demographic Health Survey data
Sreeramareddy CT, Shidhaye RR, Sathiakumar N
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:403 (27 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/403/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-403.pdf

Research article
The functional status and well being of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and their carers
Nacul LC, Lacerda EM, Campion P, Pheby D, Drachler MD, Leite JC, Poland F, Howe A, Fayyaz S, Molokhia M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:402 (27 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/402/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-402.pdf

Research article
Health-related quality of life in French adolescents and adults: norms for the DUKE Health Profile
Baumann C, Erpelding M, Perret-Guillaume C, Gautier A, Regat S, Collin J, Guillemin F, Briancon S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:401 (27 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/401/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-401.pdf

Research article
Limited access to HIV prevention in French prisons (Anrs-Pri2de): implications for public health and drug policy.
Michel L, Jauffret-Roustide M, Blanche J, Maguet O, Calderon C, Cohen J, Carrieri PM, Anrs-Pri2de S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:400 (27 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/400/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-400.pdf

Research article
Factors affecting the disclosure of diabetes by ethnic minority patients: a qualitative study among Surinamese in the Netherlands
Kohinor MJ, Stronks K, Haafkens JA
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:399 (27 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/399/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-399.pdf

Research article
A prospective cohort study of neighborhood stress and ischemic heart disease in Japan: a multilevel analysis using the JACC study data
Fujino Y, Tanabe N, Honjo K, Suzuki S, Shirai K, Iso H, Tamakoshi A, for the Evaluation of Cancer Risk Group f
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:398 (27 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/398/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-398.pdf

Research article
Are workplace health promotion programs effective at improving presenteeism in workers? a systematic review and best evidence synthesis of the literature
Cancelliere C, Cassidy J, Ammendolia C, Cote P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:395 (26 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/395/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-395.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21615940

Research article
How do psychosocial determinants in migrant women in the Netherlands differ from these among their counterparts in their country of origin? A cross-sectional study
Nierkens V, van der Ploeg MV, van Eer MY, Stronks K
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:397 (26 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/397/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-397.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21615961

Research article
Patterns and determinants of breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in urban informal settlements, Nairobi Kenya
Kimani-Murage EW, Madise NJ, Fotso J, Kyobutungi C, Mutua MK, Gitau TM, Yatich N
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:396 (26 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/396/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-396.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21615957

Research article
Patient medical costs for tuberculosis treatment and impact on adherence in China: a systematic review
Long Q, Smith H, Zhang T, Tang S, Garner P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:393 (26 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/393/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-393.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21615930

Research article
Prevalence of Self-reported Finger Deformations and Occupational Risk Factors among Professional Cooks: A Cross-sectional Study
Nagasu M, Sakai K, Kogi K, Ito A, Feskens EJ, Tomita S, Temmyo Y, Ueno M, Miyagi S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:392 (26 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/392/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-392.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21615914

Research article
Perspectives of San Juan healthcare practitioners on the detection deficit in oral premalignant and early cancers in Puerto Rico: a qualitative research study
Morse DE, Velez Vega CM, Psoter WJ, Velez H, Buxo CJ, Baek LS, Elias A, Sanchez Ayendez M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:391 (26 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/391/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-391.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21612663

Research article
"Predictability of body mass index for diabetes: Affected by the presence of metabolic syndrome?"
Hadaegh F, Bozorgmanesh M, Safarkhani M, Khalili D, Azizi F
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:383 (25 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/383/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-383.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21609497

Research article
Health differentials in the older population of England: An empirical comparison of the materialist, lifestyle and psychosocial hypotheses.
Ploubidis GB, DeStavola BL, Grundy E
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:390 (25 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/390/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-390.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21612643

Research article
Health care seeking behavior for diarrhea in children under 5 in rural Niger: results of a cross-sectional survey
Page A, Hustache S, Luquero FJ, Djibo A, Manzo M, Grais RF
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:389 (25 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/389/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-389.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21612640

Research article
Assessing Physical Activity and its Relationship to Cardiovascular Risk Factors: NHANES 2003-2006
Luke A, Dugas LR, Durazo-Arvizu RA, Cao G, Cooper RS
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:387 (25 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/387/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-387.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21612597

Research article
Family origin and mortality: prospective Finnish cohort study
Saarela J, Finnas F
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:385 (25 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/385/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-385.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21609502

Research article
Use of AUDIT, and measures of drinking frequency and patterns to detect associations between alcohol and sexual behaviour in male sex workers in Kenya
Luchters S, Geibel S, Syengo M, Lang'o D, King'ola N, Temmerman M, Chersich M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:384 (25 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/384/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-384.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21609499

Research article
Back and neck pain are related to mental health problems in adolescence
Rees CS, Smith AJ, O'Sullivan PB, Kendall GE, Straker LM
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:382 (25 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/382/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-382.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21609488

Research article
Developing a matrix to identify and prioritise research recommendations in HIV Prevention
Anstee S, Price A, Young A, Barnard K, Coates B, Fraser S, Moran R
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:381 (24 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/381/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-381.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21609477

Research article
Using Spatial Analysis to Demonstrate the Heterogeneity of the Cardiovascular Drug-Prescribing Pattern in Taiwan
Cheng C, Chen Y, Liu T, Kao-Yang Y
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:380 (24 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/380/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-380.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21609462

Research article
Impact of today's media on university student's body image in Pakistan: a conservative, developing country's perspective.
Khan AN, Khalid S, Khan HI, Jabeen M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:379 (24 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/379/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-379.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21609460

Research article
Obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption and years lived with disability: a Sullivan life table approach.
Klijs B, Mackenbach JP, Kunst AE
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:378 (24 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/378/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-378.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21605473

Research article
Payment for performance (P4P): any future in Italy?
Castaldi S, Bodina A, Bevilacqua L, Parravicini E, Bertuzzi M, Auxilia F
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:377 (24 May 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/377/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-377.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21605472

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