October 26, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 18-Oct-2011 and 25-Oct-2011

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Study protocol
Study protocol of KLIMOP: a cohort study on the wellbeing of older cancer patients in Belgium and the Netherlands
Deckx L, van Abemma D, Nelissen K, Daniels L, Stinissen P, Bulens P, Linsen L, Rummens J, Robaeys G, de Jonge ET, Houben B, Pat K, Walgraeve D, Spaas L, Verheezen J, Verniest T, Goegebuer A, Wildiers H, van den Berkmortel F, Tjan-Heijnen VC, Buntinx F, van den Akker M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:825 (25 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/825/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-825.pdf

Study protocol
Addressing risk factors for child abuse among high risk pregnant women: design of a Randomised Controlled Trial of the Nurse Family Partnership in Dutch preventive health care
Mejdoubi J, van den Heijkant S, Struijf E, van Leerdam F, HiraSing R, Crijnen A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:823 (21 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/823/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-823.pdf

Study protocol
Doctors and local media: a synergy for public health information? A controlled trial to evaluate the effects of a multifaceted campaign on antibiotic prescribing
Study group L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:816 (19 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/816/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-816.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22011332

Study protocol
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of 'BeweegKuur', a combined lifestyle intervention in the Netherlands: rationale, design and methods of a randomized controlled trial
Berendsen BA, Hendriks MR, Verhagen EA, Schaper NC, Kremers SP, Savelberg HH
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:815 (19 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/815/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-815.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22011308

Debate
The case for conducting first-in-human (phase 0 and phase 1) clinical trials in low and middle income countries
Kapiriri L, Lavery JV, Singer PA, Mshinda H, Babiuk L, Daar AS
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:811 (18 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/811/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-811.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22008649

Research article
Loss of interest, depressed mood and impact on the quality of life: Cross-sectional survey
Guajardo VD, Souza BP, Henriques SG, Lucia MC, Menezes PR, Martins MA, Tardivo LS, Gattaz WF, Fraguas R
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:826 (25 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/826/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-826.pdf

Research article
Participant characteristics associated with greater reductions in waist circumference during a four-month, pedometer-based, workplace health program
Freak-Poli RL, Wolfe R, Walls H, Backholer K, Peeters A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:824 (25 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/824/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-824.pdf

Research article
Mass screening for celiac disease from the perspective of newly diagnosed adolescents and their parents: A mixed method study
Rosen A, Emmelin M, Carlsson A, Hammarroth S, Karlsson E, Ivarsson A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:822 (21 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/822/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-822.pdf

Research article
Prioritising public health: a qualitative study of decision making to reduce health inequalities
Orton LC, Lloyd-Williams F, Taylor-Robinson DC, Moonan M, O'Flaherty M, Capewell S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:821 (20 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/821/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-821.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22014291

Research article
Age adjustment in ecological studies: using a study on arsenic ingestion and bladder cancer as an example
Guo H
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:820 (20 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/820/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-820.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22014275

Research article
Differences in pandemic influenza vaccination policies for pregnant women in Europe
Luteijn JM, Dolk H, Marnoch GJ
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:819 (20 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/819/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-819.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22014241

Research article
Secular trends of macrosomia in southeast China, 1994-2005
Lu Y, Zhang J, Lu X, Xi W, Li Z
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:818 (20 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/818/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-818.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22011362

Research article
A retrospective follow up study on maternal age and infant mortality in two Sicilian districts
Mazzucco W, Cusimano R, Macaluso M, La Scola C, Fiumano G, Scondotto S, Cernigliaro A, Corsello G, La Torre G, Vitale F
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:817 (19 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/817/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-817.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22011347

Research article
What is the comparative health status and associated risk factors for the Metis? A population-based study in Manitoba, Canada
Martens PJ, Bartlett JG, Prior HJ, Sanguins J, Burchill CA, Burland EM, Carter S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:814 (19 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/814/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-814.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22011510

Research article
The incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus among 15-34 years aged Lithuanian population: 18-year incidence study based on prospective databases
Ostrauskas R, Zalinkevicius R, Jurgeviciene N, Radzeviciene L, Lasaite L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:813 (19 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/813/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-813.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22011463

Research article
A qualitative exploration of the human resource policy implications of voluntary counselling and testing scale-up in Kenya: applying a model for policy analysis
Taegtmeyer M, Martineau T, Namwebya JH, Ikahu A, Ngare CW, Sakwa J, Lalloo DG, Theobald S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:812 (18 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/812/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-812.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22008721


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