September 6, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 29-Aug-2011 and 05-Sep-2011

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Study protocol
The Sydney Playground Project: Popping the bubblewrap - unleashing the power of play: a cluster randomized controlled trial of a primary school playground-based intervention aiming to increase children's physical activity and social skills
Bundy AC, Naughton G, Tranter P, Wyver S, Baur L, Schiller W, Bauman A, Engelen L, Ragen J, Luckett T, Niehues A, Stewart G, Jessup G, Brentnall J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:680 (1 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/680/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-680.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21884603

Study protocol
The effectiveness of Stepping Stones Triple P: the design of a randomised controlled trial on a parenting programme regarding children with mild intellectual disability and psychosocial problems versus care as usual
Kleefman M, Jansen DE, Reijneveld SA
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:676 (30 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/676/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-676.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21878093

Research article
Can we use the pharmacy data to estimate the prevalence of chronic conditions? A comparison of multiple data sources
Chini F, Pezzotti P, Orzella L, Borgia P, Guasticchi G
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:688 (5 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/688/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-688.pdf

Research article
An evaluation of factors associated with taking and responding positive to the tuberculin skin test in individuals with HIV/AIDS
Moura LC, Ximenes RA, Ramos HL, Miranda DB, Freitas CD, Silva RM, Coimbra I, Batista JL, Montarroyos UR, Albuquerque MP
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:687 (5 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/687/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-687.pdf

Research article
With good intentions: complexity in unsolicited informal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. A qualitative study.
Ward NJ, Jowsey T, Haora PJ, Aspin C, Yen LE
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:686 (4 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/686/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-686.pdf

Research article
HIV/AIDS among youth in urban informal (slum) settlements in Kenya: What are the correlates of and motivations for HIV testing?
Kabiru CW, Beguy D, Crichton J, Zulu EM
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:685 (3 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/685/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-685.pdf

Research article
Socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity independently predict health decline among older diabetics
Nicklett EJ
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:684 (2 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/684/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-684.pdf

Research article
Temporal trends (1977-2007) and ethnic inequity in child mortality in rural villages of southern Guinea Bissau
Fazzio I, Mann V, Boone P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:683 (2 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/683/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-683.pdf

Research article
The effect of housing on the mental health of older people: the impact of lifetime housing history in Whitehall II
Howden-Chapman PL, Chandola T, Stafford M, Marmot M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:682 (2 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/682/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-682.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21884619

Research article
Frequency of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing in Urban vs. Rural Areas of the United States: Results from a Nationally-Representative Sample
Ohl ME, Perencevich E
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:681 (1 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/681/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-681.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21884599

Research article
Correlates of Sunscreen Use among High School Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Heckman CJ, Coups EJ
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:679 (31 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/679/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-679.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21884577

Research article
Stability and change in health behaviours as predictors for disability pension: a prospective cohort study of Swedish twins
Ropponen A, Narusyte J, Alexanderson K, Svedberg P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:678 (31 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/678/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-678.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21880151

Research article
Physicians are a key to encouraging cessation of smoking among people living with HIV/AIDS: a cross-sectional study in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Amiya RM, Poudel KC, Poudel-Tandukar K, Kobayashi J, Pandey BD, Jimba M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:677 (31 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/677/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-677.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21878132

Research article
Socio-demographic and AIDS-related factors associated with tuberculosis stigma in southern Thailand: a quantitative, cross-sectional study of stigma among patients with TB and healthy community members
Kipp AM, Pungrassami P, Nilmanat K, Sengupta S, Poole C, Strauss RP, Chongsuvivatwong V, Van Rie A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:675 (30 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/675/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-675.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21878102

Research article
Physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, and metabolic syndrome in adolescents: a cross-sectional study.
Stabelini Neto A, Sasaki JE, Mascarenhas LP, Boguszewski MC, Bozza R, Ulbrich AZ, da Silva SG, Campos WD
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:674 (30 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/674/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-674.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21878095

Research article
Introduction of organised mammography screening in Tyrol: results following first year of complete rollout.
Oberaigner W, Daniaux M, Geiger-Gritsch S, Knapp R, Siebert U, Buchberger W
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:673 (30 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/673/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-673.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21878122

Research article
A longitudinal qualitative study examining the factors impacting on the ability of persons with T1DM to assimilate the Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) principles into daily living and how these factors change over time
Casey D, Murphy K, Lawton J, Findlay-White F, Dineen S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:672 (30 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/672/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-672.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21878104


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