July 28, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 20-Jul-2011 and 27-Jul-2011

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Software
The Virtual Supermarket: An Innovative Research Tool to Study Consumer Food Purchasing Behaviour
Waterlander WE, Scarpa M, Lentz D, Steenhuis IH
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:589 (25 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/589/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-589.pdf

Study protocol
Protocol for an Economic Evaluation alongside the University Health Network Whiplash Intervention Trial: Cost-effectiveness of Education and Activation, a Rehabilitation Program, and the Legislated Standard of Care for Acute Whiplash Injury in Ontario.
van der Velde G, Cote P, Bayoumi AM, Cassidy JD, Boyle E, Shearer HM, Stupar M, Jacobs C, Ammendolia C, Carette S, van Tulder M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:594 (27 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/594/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-594.pdf

Study protocol
Kids in the City Study: Research design and methodology
Oliver M, Witten K, Kearns RA, Mavoa S, Badland HM, Carroll P, Drumheller C, Tavae N, Asiasiga L, Jelley S, Kaiwai H, Opit S, Lin E, Sweetsur P, Moewaka Barnes H, Mason N, Ergler C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:587 (24 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/587/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-587.pdf

Study protocol
The Healthy Toddlers Trial Protocol: An Intervention to Reduce Risk Factors for Childhood Obesity in Economically and Educationally Disadvantaged Populations
Horodynski MA, Baker S, Coleman G, Auld G, Lindau J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:581 (21 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/581/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-581.pdf

Study protocol
Effect of an office worksite-based yoga program on heart rate variability: A randomized controlled trial
Cheema BS, Marshall PW, Chang D, Colagiuri B, Machliss B
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:578 (20 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/578/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-578.pdf

Correspondence
Operational Research in Malawi: making a difference with cotrimoxazole preventive therapy in patients with tuberculosis and HIV
Harries AD, Zachariah R, Chimzizi R, Salaniponi F, Gausi F, Kanyerere H, Schouten EJ, Jahn A, Makombe SD, Chimbwandira FM, Mpunga J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:593 (27 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/593/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-593.pdf

Research article
Socioeconomic trajectory from birth to adolescence and lung function: prospective birth cohort study
Menezes AM, Dumith SC, Perez-Padila R, Noal RB, Wehrmeister FC, Martinez-Mesa J, Araujo CL, Hallal PC
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:596 (27 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/596/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-596.pdf

Research article
Risk factors and psychosocial characteristics of potential problematic and problematic internet use among adolescents: A cross-sectional study
Kormas G, Critselis E, Janikian M, Kafetzis D, Tsitsika A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:595 (27 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/595/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-595.pdf

Research article
Use and perceived helpfulness of smoking cessation methods: results from a population survey of recent quitters
Hung W, Dunlop SM, Perez D, Cotter T
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:592 (27 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/592/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-592.pdf

Research article
Evaluating Syndromic Surveillance Systems at Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): A Retrospective Analysis of the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic at Two Universities
Zhang Y, May L, Stoto MA
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:591 (26 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/591/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-591.pdf

Research article
Low physical fitness is a strong predictor of health problems among young men: a follow-up study of 1411 male conscripts
Taanila H, Hemminki AJ, Suni JH, Pihlajamaki H, Parkkari J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:590 (25 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/590/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-590.pdf

Research article
Development of a practical tool to measure the impact of publications on the society based on focus group discussions with scientists.
Niederkrotenthaler T, Dorner TE, Maier M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:588 (25 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/588/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-588.pdf

Research article
Prevalence of COPD and its association with socioeconomic status in China: Findings from China Chronic Disease Risk Factor Surveillance 2007
Yin P, Zhang M, Li Y, Jiang Y, Zhao W
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:586 (22 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/586/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-586.pdf

Research article
Modifiable risk factors for overweight and obesity in children and adolescents from Sao Paulo, Brazil
Duncan S, Duncan EK, Fernandes RA, Buonani C, Bastos KD, Segatto AF, Codogno JS, Gomes IC, Freitas IF
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:585 (22 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/585/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-585.pdf

Research article
Attitudes and behaviour predict women's intention to drink alcohol during pregnancy: the challenge for health professionals.
Peadon E, Payne J, Henley N, D'Antoine H, Bartu A, O'Leary C, Bower C, Elliott EJ
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:584 (22 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/584/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-584.pdf

Research article
A Systematic Examination of the Use of Online Social Networking Sites for Sexual Health Promotion
Gold J, Pedrana AE, Sacks-Davis R, Hellard ME, Chang S, Howard S, Keogh L, Hocking JS, Stoove MA
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:583 (21 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/583/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-583.pdf

Research article
Public health in community pharmacy: A systematic review of community pharmacist and consumer views.
Eades CE, Ferguson JS, O'Carroll RE
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:582 (21 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/582/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-582.pdf

Research article
Daring to dream: reactions to tobacco endgame ideas among policy-makers, media and public health practitioners
Edwards R, Russell M, Thomson G, Wilson N, Gifford H
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:580 (20 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/580/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-580.pdf

Research article
Prospective association between self-reported life satisfaction and mortality: Results from the MONICA/KORA Augsburg S3 Survey Cohort Study.
Lacruz ME, Emeny RT, Baumert J, Ladwig KH
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:579 (20 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/579/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-579.pdf


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