December 13, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 05-Dec-2011 and 12-Dec-2011

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Study protocol
Prevention of falls and fractures in old people by administration of calcium and vitamin D. Randomized clinical trial
Lopez-Torres Hidalgo J, Group A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:910 (9 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/910/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-910.pdf

Study protocol
Rationale and Study Design for a Randomised Controlled Trial to Reduce Sedentary Time in Adults at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Project STAND (Sedentary Time ANd Diabetes)
Wilmot EG, Davies MJ, Edwardson CL, Gorely T, Khunti K, Nimmo M, Yates T, Biddle SJ
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:908 (8 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/908/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-908.pdf

Study protocol
The Pap smear screening as an occasion for smoking cessation and physical activity counselling: Baseline characteristics of women involved in the SPRINT randomized controlled trial
Chellini E, Gorini G, Carreras G, Giordano L, Anghinoni E, Iossa A, Bellati C, Grechi E, Coppo A, Fiorella T, Giovacchini MR
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:906 (7 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/906/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-906.pdf

Study protocol
Design and study protocol of the Maternal Smoking Cessation during Pregnancy study, (M-SCOPE).
Loukopoulou AN, Vardavas CI, Farmakides G, Rossolymos C, Chrelias C, Tzatzarakis MN, Tsatsakis A, Lymberi M, Connolly GN, Behrakis PK
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:903 (6 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/903/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-903.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22145828

Study protocol
Improving health-related fitness in children: the fit-4-fun randomized controlled trial study protocol
Eather N, Morgan PJ, Lubans DR
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:902 (5 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/902/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-902.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22142435

Research article
Drinking behaviours and blood alcohol concentration in four European drinking environments: a cross-sectional study
Hughes K, Quigg Z, Bellis MA, van Hasselt N, Calafat A, Kosir M, Juan M, Duch M, Voorham L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:918 (12 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/918/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-918.pdf

Research article
Sexual Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors among unmarried migrant female workers in China: a comparative analysis
Tang J, Gao X, Yu Y, Ahmed NI, Zhu H, Wang J, Du Y
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:917 (12 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/917/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-917.pdf

Research article
Predictors of adherence to isoniazid preventive therapy among HIV positive adults in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Mindachew M, Deribew A, Tessema F, Biadgilign S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:916 (12 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/916/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-916.pdf

Research article
Completeness and timeliness of tuberculosis notification in Taiwan
Lo H, Yang S, Chou P, Chuang J, Chiang C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:915 (12 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/915/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-915.pdf

Research article
Effectiveness of an integrated approach to reduce perinatal mortality: recent experiences from Matlab, Bangladesh
Rahman A, Moran A, Pervin J, Rahman A, Rahman M, Yeasmin S, Begum H, Rashid H, Yunus M, Hruschka D, Arifeen SE, Streatfield PK, Sibley L, Bhuiya A, Koblinsky M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:914 (10 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/914/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-914.pdf

Research article
Intimate partner violence against women in western Ethiopia: prevalence, patterns, and associated factors
Abeya SG, Afework MF, Yalew AW
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:913 (9 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/913/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-913.pdf

Research article
Gender and socioeconomic disparities in BMI trajectories in the Seychelles using birth cohorts generated from serial population-based surveys
Rossi IA, Rousson V, Viswanathan B, Bovet P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:912 (9 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/912/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-912.pdf

Research article
Distal and proximal family predictors of adolescents' smoking initiation and development. a longitudinal latent curve model analysis
Tjora T, Hetland J, Aaro L, Overland S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:911 (9 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/911/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-911.pdf

Research article
Appreciation and implementation of the Krachtvoer healthy diet promotion programme for 12- to 14- year-old students of prevocational schools
Bessems KM, van Assema P, Martens MK, Paulussen TG, Raaijmakers LG, de Vries NK
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:909 (8 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/909/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-909.pdf

Research article
The so-called "Spanish model" - Tobacco industry strategies and its impact in Europe and Latin America
Schneider NK, Sebrie EM, Fernandez E
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:907 (7 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/907/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-907.pdf

Research article
Very high vitamin D supplementation rates among infants aged 2 months in Vancouver and Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Crocker B, Green TJ, Barr SI, Beckingham B, Bhagat R, Dabrowska B, Douthwaite R, Evanson C, Friesen R, Hydamaka K, Li W, Simmons K, Tse L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:905 (7 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/905/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-905.pdf

Research article
Estimating the Costs of Induced Abortion in Uganda: A Model-Based Analysis
Babigumira JB, Stergachis A, Veenstra DL, Gardner JS, Ngonzi J, Mukasa-Kivunike P, Garrison LP
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:904 (6 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/904/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-904.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22145859


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