June 14, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (27 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 07-Jun-2011 and 13-Jun-2011

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Motivational Interviewing as an intervention to increase adolescent self-efficacy and promote weight loss: Methodology and design
Walpole B, Dettmer E, Morrongiello B, McCrindle B, Hamilton J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:459 (10 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/459/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-459.pdf

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Protocol for systematic review of the effects of schools and school-environment interventions on health: evidence mapping and syntheses
Bonell C, Harden A, Wells H, Jamal F, Fletcher A, Petticrew M, Thomas J, Whitehead M, Campbell R, Murphy S, Moore L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:453 (9 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/453/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-453.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21658232

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A prospective cohort study of dietary patterns of non-Western migrants in the Netherlands in relation to risk factors for cardiovascular diseases: HELIUS-Dietary Patterns
Dekker LH, Snijder MB, Beukers MH, de Vries JH, Brants HA, de Boer EJ, van Dam RM, Stronks K, Nicolaou M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:441 (7 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/441/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-441.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21649889

Correspondence
External review and validation of the Swedish national inpatient register
Ludvigsson JF, Andersson E, Ekbom A, Feychting M, Kim J, Reuterwall C, Heurgren M, Otterblad Olausson P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:450 (9 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/450/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-450.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21658213

Research article
Biological Monitoring of Blood Naphthalene Levels as a Marker of Occupational Exposure to PAHs among Auto-Mechanics and Spray Painters in Rawalpindi
Kamal A, Qayyum M, Cheema IU, Rashid A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:467 (13 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/467/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-467.pdf

Research article
Healthcare workers' and parents' perceptions of measures for improving adherence to hand-hygiene
Ciofi degli Atti ML, Tozzi AE, Ciliento G, Pomponi M, Rinaldi S, Raponi M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:466 (13 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/466/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-466.pdf

Research article
Pragmatic randomised controlled trial of preferred intensity exercise in women living with depression
Callaghan P, Khalil E, Morres I, Carter T
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:465 (12 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/465/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-465.pdf

Research article
Is proximity to a food retail store associated with diet and BMI in Glasgow, Scotland?
Macdonald L, Ellaway A, Ball K, Macintyre S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:464 (10 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/464/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-464.pdf

Research article
A rapid assessment and response approach to review and enhance Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation for Tuberculosis control in Odisha state, India
Kamineni V, Turk T, Wilson N, Sathyanarayana S, Chauhan L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:463 (10 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/463/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-463.pdf

Research article
Cost-effectiveness of rotavirus vaccination in the Netherlands; the results of a consensus model
Rozenbaum MH, Mangen MJ, Giaquinto C, Wilschut JC, Hak E, Postma MJ, (CoRoVa-Group) C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:462 (10 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/462/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-462.pdf

Research article
Children's active play: self-reported motivators, barriers and facilitators.
Brockman R, Jago R, Fox KR
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:461 (10 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/461/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-461.pdf

Research article
Impact of different pack sizes of paracetamol in the United Kingdom and Ireland on intentional overdoses: a comparative study
Hawton K, Bergen H, Simkin S, Arensman E, Corcoran P, Cooper J, Waters K, Gunnell D, Kapur N
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:460 (10 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/460/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-460.pdf

Research article
A qualitative study of older adults' responses to sitting-time questions: do we get the information we want?
van Uffelen JG, Heesch KC, Hill RL, Brown WJ
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:458 (10 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/458/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-458.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21658274

Research article
Children's health and parental socioeconomic factors: a population-based survey in Finland
Siponen SM, Ahonen RS, Savolainen PH, Hameen-Anttila KP
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:457 (9 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/457/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-457.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21658272

Research article
Do improvements in outreach, clinical, and family and community-based services predict improvements in child survival? An analysis of serial cross-sectional national surveys
Binkin N, Chopra M, Simen-Kapeu A, Westhof D
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:456 (9 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/456/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-456.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21658267

Research article
Tracking progress towards equitable child survival in a Nicaraguan community: neonatal mortality challenges to meet the MDG 4
Perez W, Pena R, Persson L, Kallestal C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:455 (9 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/455/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-455.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21658264

Research article
Physician Privacy Concerns when Disclosing Patient Data for Public Health Purposes During a Pandemic Influenza Outbreak
El Emam K, Mercer J, Moreau K, Grava-Gubins I, Buckeridge D, Jonker E
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:454 (9 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/454/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-454.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21658256

Research article
Experiences of outreach workers in promoting smoking cessation to Bangladeshi and Pakistani men: longitudinal qualitative evaluation
Begh RA, Aveyard P, Upton P, Bhopal RS, White M, Amos A, Prescott RJ, Bedi R, Barton PM, Fletcher M, Gill P, Zaidi Q, Sheikh A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:452 (9 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/452/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-452.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21658229

Research article
Psychological and social consequences among mothers suffering from perinatal loss: perspective from a low income country.
Gausia K, Moran AC, Ali M, Ryder D, Fisher C, Koblinsky M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:451 (9 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/451/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-451.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21658218

Research article
Do existing research summaries on health systems match immunisation managers' needs in middle- and low-income countries? Analysis of GAVI health systems strengthening support
Bosch-Capblanch X, Kelly M, Garner P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:449 (8 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/449/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-449.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21651793

Research article
Healthcare workers' participation in a healthy-lifestyle-promotion project in western Sweden
Jonsdottir IH, Borjesson M, Ahlborg G
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:448 (8 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/448/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-448.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21651762

Research article
Diet and serum lipids: changes over socio-economic transition period in Lithuanian rural population
Ramazauskiene V, Petkeviciene J, Klumbiene J, Kriaucioniene V, Sakyte E
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:447 (8 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/447/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-447.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21651754

Research article
Socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics of illegal motorcycle street racers in Malaysia
Wong L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:446 (8 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/446/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-446.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21649937

Research article
Ear diseases among secondary school students in Xi'an, China: the role of portable audio device use, insomnia and academic stress
Chen Y, Li X, Xu Z, Li Z, Zhang P, He Y, Wang F, Qiu J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:445 (8 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/445/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-445.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21649930

Research article
Snowbirds and infection--new phenomena in pneumonia and influenza hospitalizations from winter migration of older adults: A spatiotemporal analysis
Chui KK, Cohen SA, Naumova EN
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:444 (7 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/444/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-444.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21649919

Research article
Happiness and health behaviours in Chilean college students: a cross-sectional survey
Piqueras JA, Kuhne W, Vera-Villarroel P, Van Straten A, Cuijpers P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:443 (7 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/443/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-443.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21649907

Research article
Socio-demographic and lifestyle factors associated with overweight in a representative sample of 11-15 year olds in France: Results from the WHO-Collaborative Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) cross-sectional study
Dupuy M, Godeau E, Vignes C, Ahluwalia N
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:442 (7 June 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/442/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-442.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21649892

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