December 21, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 13-Dec-2011 and 20-Dec-2011

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Study protocol
A family based tailored counselling to increase non-exercise physical activity in adults with a sedentary job and physical activity in their young children: Design and methods of a year-long randomized controlled trial
Finni T, Saakslahti A, Laukkanen A, Pesola A, Sipila S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:944 (20 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/944/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-944.pdf

Study protocol
Prevention of Overweight in Infancy (POI.nz) study: a randomised controlled trial of sleep, food and activity interventions for preventing overweight from birth
Taylor BJ, Heath AM, Galland BC, Gray AR, Lawrence JA, Sayers RM, Dale K, Coppell KJ, Taylor RW
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:942 (19 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/942/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-942.pdf

Study protocol
The mPED randomized controlled clinical trial: Applying mobile persuasive technologies to increase physical activity in sedentary women protocol
Fukuoka Y, Komatsu J, Suarez L, Vittinghoff E, Haskell W, Noorishad T, Pham K
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:933 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/933/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-933.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168267

Study protocol
Investigation of occupational and environmental causes of respiratory cancers (ICARE): a multicenter, population-based case-control study in France
Luce D, Stucker I, ICARE study group .
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:928 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/928/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-928.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22171573

Study protocol
Protocol for the modeling the epidemiologic transition study: a longitudinal observational study of energy balance and change in body weight, diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk
Luke A, Bovet P, Forrester TE, Lambert EV, Plange-Rhule J, Schoeller DA, Dugas LR, Durazo-Arvizu RA, Shoham D, Cooper RS, Brage S, Ekelund U, Steyn N
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:927 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/927/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-927.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168992

Correspondence
Public health research outputs from efficacy to dissemination: A bibliometric analysis
Milat AJ, Bauman AE, Redman S, Curac N
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:934 (15 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/934/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-934.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168312

Research article
Making sense of perceptions of risk of diseases and vaccinations: a qualitative study combining models of health beliefs, decision-making and risk perception
Bond L, Nolan T
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:943 (20 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/943/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-943.pdf

Research article
Smokers' reactions to FDA regulation of tobacco products: Findings from the 2009 ITC United States survey
Fix BV, O'Connor RJ, Fong GT, Borland R, Cummings KM, Hyland A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:941 (16 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/941/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-941.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22177316

Research article
Adequacy of diabetes care for older U.S. rural adults: A cross-sectional population based study using 2009 BRFSS data
Lutfiyya M, McCullough JE, Mitchell L, Dean L, Lipsky MS
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:940 (16 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/940/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-940.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22177279

Research article
The relation between media promotions and service volume for a statewide tobacco quitline and a web-based cessation program
Schillo BA, Mowery A, Greenseid LO, Luxenberg MG, Zieffler A, Christenson M, Boyle RG
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:939 (16 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/939/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-939.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22177237

Research article
Associations between characteristics of the home food environment and fruit and vegetable intake in preschool children: A cross-sectional study
Wyse R, Campbell E, Nathan N, Wolfenden L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:938 (16 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/938/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-938.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22177136

Research article
Promoting STI testing among senior vocational students in Rotterdam, the Netherlands: effects of a cluster randomized study
Wolfers M, Kok G, Looman C, de Zwart O, Mackenbach J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:937 (16 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/937/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-937.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22177021

Research article
Giving offspring a healthy start: parents' experiences of health promotion and lifestyle change during pregnancy and early parenthood
Edvardsson K, Ivarsson A, Eurenius E, Garvare R, Nystrom ME, Small R, Mogren I
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:936 (15 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/936/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-936.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22171644

Research article
Facilitating adherence to physical activity: exercise professionals' experiences of the National Exercise Referral Scheme in Wales. A qualitative study
Moore GF, Moore L, Murphy S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:935 (15 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/935/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-935.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22171615

Research article
Vaccination against 2009 pandemic H1N1 in a population dynamical model of Vancouver, Canada: timing is everything
Conway JM, Tuite AR, Fisman DN, Hupert N, Meza R, Davoudi B, English K, van den Driessche P, Brauer F, Ma J, Meyers L, Smieja M, Greer A, Skowronski DM, Buckeridge DL, Kwong JC, Wu J, Moghadas SM, Coombs D, Brunham RC, Pourbohloul B
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:932 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/932/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-932.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168242

Research article
Adverse trends of cardiovascular risk factors among low risk populations (1983-1994) - A cohort study of workers and farmers in Guangzhou, China
Liu X, Mai J, Rao X, Zhuo Q, Guo C, Gao X, Wu Y, Deng M, Lin S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:931 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/931/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-931.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168211

Research article
Neighbourhood crime and smoking: the role of objective and perceived crime measures
Shareck M, Ellaway A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:930 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/930/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-930.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168151

Research article
Who is using snus? - Time trends, socioeconomic and geographic characteristics of snus users in the ageing Swedish population.
Norberg M, Malmberg G, Ng N, Broström G
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:929 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/929/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-929.pdf

Research article
The association of physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and body mass index classification in a cross-sectional analysis: are the effects homogenous?
Dickerson JB, Smith ML, Benden ME, Ory MG
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:926 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/926/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-926.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168952

Research article
Dietary patterns and hypertension among Chinese adults: a nationally representative cross-sectional study
Wang D, He Y, Li Y, Luan D, Yang X, Zhai F, Ma G
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:925 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/925/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-925.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168909

Research article
Fatal alcohol intoxication in women: A forensic autopsy study from Slovakia
Straka L, Zubor P, Novomesky F, Stuller F, Krajcovic J, Kajo K, Danko J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:924 (14 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/924/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-924.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22168833

Research article
Evaluation of the national surveillance system for point-prevalence of healthcare-associated infections in hospitals and in long-term care facilities for elderly in Norway, 2002-2008
Hajdu A, Eriksen HM, Sorknes NK, Hauge SH, Loewer HL, Iversen BG, Aavitsland P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:923 (13 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/923/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-923.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22165849

Research article
Evaluation of the Seroprevalence of Influenza A(H1N1) 2009 on a University Campus: A cross-sectional Study
Shafir SC, O'Keefe KA, Shoaf KI
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:922 (13 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/922/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-922.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22166169

Research article
The timing of death in patients with tuberculosis who die during anti-tuberculosis treatment in Andhra Pradesh, South India
Jonnalagada S, Harries AD, Zachariah R, Satyanarayana S, Tetali S, Chander K, Rao S, Rao R, Peri S, Anchala R, Kannuri N
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:921 (13 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/921/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-921.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22166132

Research article
Injury Rates and Injury Risk Factors Among Federal Bureau of Investigation New Agent Trainees
Knapik JJ, Grier T, Spiess A, Swedler DI, Hauret KG, Graham B, Yoder J, Jones BH
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:920 (13 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/920/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-920.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22166096

Research article
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Chinese Yi nationality: a cross-sectional study
Gao Y, Ran X, Xie X, Lu H, Chen T, Ren Y, Long Y, Tian H
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:919 (13 December 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/919/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-919.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22166070


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