November 27, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 19-Nov-2011 and 26-Nov-2011

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Study protocol
Home-based exercise and support programme for people with dementia and their caregivers: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Prick A, de Lange J, Scherder E, Pot A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:894 (25 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/894/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-894.pdf

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The effect of walking on falls in older people: the easy steps to health randomized controlled trial study protocol
Voukelatos A, Merom D, Rissel C, Sherrington C, Watson W, Waller K
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:888 (24 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/888/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-888.pdf

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'Physical Activity at Home (PAAH)', Evaluation of a group versus home based physical activity program in community dwelling middle aged adults: rationale and study design
Freene N, Waddington G, Chesworth W, Davey R, Goss J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:883 (24 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/883/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-883.pdf

Study protocol
Study protocol for a non-inferiority trial of cytisine versus nicotine replacement therapy in people motivated to stop smoking
Walker N, Howe C, Bullen C, McRobbie H, Glover M, Parag V, Williman J, Veale R, Nosa V, Barnes J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:880 (21 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/880/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-880.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22104038

Study protocol
A community-based cluster randomised trial of safe storage to reduce pesticide self-poisoning in rural Sri Lanka: study protocol
Pearson M, Konradsen F, Gunnell D, Dawson AH, Peiris R, Weerasinghe M, Knipe DW, Jayamanne S, Metcalfe C, Hawton K, Wickramasinge A, Atapattu W, Bandara P, de Silva D, Ranasinghe A, Mohamed F, Buckley NA, Gawarammana I, Eddleston M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:879 (21 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/879/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-879.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22104027

Study protocol
The 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' community effectiveness trial: study protocol of a community-based healthy lifestyle program for fathers and their children
Morgan PJ, Lubans DR, Plotnikoff RC, Callister R, Burrows T, Fletcher R, Okely AD, Young MD, Miller A, Clay V, Lloyd A, Collins CE
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:876 (19 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/876/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-876.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22099889

Research article
The influence of childhood IQ and education on social mobility in the Newcastle Thousand Families birth cohort.
Forrest LF, Hodgson S, Parker L, Pearce MS
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:895 (25 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/895/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-895.pdf

Research article
Effects of lifestyle intervention in persons at risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus--results from a randomised, controlled trial
Nilsen V, Bakke PS, Gallefoss F
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:893 (25 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/893/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-893.pdf

Research article
An observational study of the discrediting of COX-2 NSAIDs in Australia: Vioxx or class effect?
Parkinson L, DoljaGore X, Gibson R, Doran E, Notley L, StewartWilliams J, Kowal P, Byles JE
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:892 (24 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/892/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-892.pdf

Research article
Maternal educational level, parental preventive behavior, risk behavior, social support and medical care consumption in 8-month-old children in Malmo, Sweden.
Mangrio E, Hansen K, Lindstrom M, Kohler M, Rosvall M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:891 (24 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/891/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-891.pdf

Research article
Impact of meteorological variation on hospital visits of patients with tree pollen allergy
Kim S, Park H, Jang J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:890 (24 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/890/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-890.pdf

Research article
The effectiveness of health appraisal processes currently in addressing health and wellbeing during spatial plan appraisal: a systematic review
Gray SF, Carmichael L, Barton H, Mytton J, Lease H, Joynt J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:889 (24 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/889/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-889.pdf

Research article
The influence of population characteristics on variation in general practice based morbidity estimations
van den Dungen C, Hoeymans N, Boshuizen HC, van den Akker M, Biermans MC, van Boven K, Brouwer HJ, Verheij RA, de Waal MW, Schellevis FG, Westert GP
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:887 (24 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/887/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-887.pdf

Research article
Health and functional status among older people with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
Scholten F, Mugisha J, Seeley J, Kinyanda E, Nakubulwa S, Kowal P, Naidoo N, Boerma T, Chatterji S, Grosskurth H
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:886 (24 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/886/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-886.pdf

Research article
Low usage of government healthcare facilities for acute respiratory infections in Guatemala: implications for influenza surveillance
Lindblade KA, Johnson AJ, Arvelo W, Zhang X, Jordan HT, Reyes L, Fry AM, Padilla N
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:885 (24 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/885/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-885.pdf

Research article
Factors associated with job satisfaction among Chinese community health workers: a cross-sectional study
Ge CX, Chang Y, Fu JL, Wang L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:884 (24 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/884/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-884.pdf

Research article
Primary vaccination with the 10-valent pneumococcal non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae protein D conjugate vaccine (PHiD-CV) in infants in Mali and Nigeria: a randomized controlled trial
Dicko A, Odusanya OO, Diallo AI, Santara G, Barry A, Dolo A, Diallo A, Kuyinu YA, Kehinde OA, Francois N, Borys D, Yarzabal JP, Moreira M, Schuerman L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:882 (23 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/882/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-882.pdf

Research article
What do parents think about parental participation in school-based interventions on energy balance-related behaviours? A qualitative study in 4 countries
Van Lippevelde W, Verloigne M, De Bourdeaudhij I, Bjelland M, Lien N, Fernandez-Alvira4 JM, Moreno LA, Kovacs E, Brug J, Maes L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:881 (23 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/881/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-881.pdf

Research article
Association between infection early in life and the risk of mental disorders among youth in the community: a cross-sectional study
Goodwin RD
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:878 (21 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/878/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-878.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22103993

Research article
Individual and neighborhood-level socioeconomic characteristics in relation to smoking prevalence among black and white adults in the Southeastern United States: a cross-sectional study
Cohen SS, Sonderman JS, Mumma MT, Signorello LB, Blot WJ
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:877 (21 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/877/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-877.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22103960


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