February 15, 2012

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 07-Feb-2012 and 14-Feb-2012

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Study protocol
Screening and brief intervention for alcohol problems in Dr George Mukhari Hospital out-patients in Gauteng, South Africa: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial protocol
Pengpid S, Peltzer K, Skaal L, van der Heever H, Van Hal G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:127 (14 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/127/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-127.pdf

Study protocol
The economic impact of stroke in The Netherlands: the E-restore4stroke study
van Eeden M, van Heugten CM, Evers SM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:122 (13 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/122/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-122.pdf

Study protocol
The impact of population-based disease management services for selected chronic conditions: the Costs to Australian Private Insurance - Coaching Health (CAPICHe) study protocol
Byrnes JM, Goldstein S, Pollicino C, Venator B, Ng S, Veroff D, Bennett C, Scuffham PA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:114 (10 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/114/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-114.pdf

Study protocol
Study protocol: a randomized controlled trial of a computer-based depression and substance abuse intervention for people attending residential substance abuse treatment
Kelly PJ, Kay-Lambkin FJ, Baker AL, Deane FP, Brooks AC, Mitchell A, Marshall S, Whittington M, Dingle GA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:113 (10 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/113/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-113.pdf

Study protocol
Drug Education in Victorian Schools (DEVS): the study protocol for a harm reduction focused school drug education trial
Midford R, Cahill H, Foxcroft D, Lester L, Venning L, Ramsden R, Pose M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:112 (10 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/112/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-112.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22321131

Correspondence
Developing community-based preventive interventions in Hong Kong: a description of the first phase of the Family Project
Stewart SM, Fabrizio CS, Hirschmann MR, Lam T
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:106 (7 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/106/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-106.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22309796

Research article
The DRUID study: Racism and self-assessed health status in an indigenous population
Paradies YC, Cunningham J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:131 (14 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/131/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-131.pdf

Research article
The development of health literacy in patients with a long-term health condition: the health literacy pathway model
Edwards M, Wood F, Davies M, Edwards A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:130 (14 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/130/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-130.pdf

Research article
Persistent socioeconomic inequalities in cardiovascular risk factors in England over 1994-2008: A time-trend analysis of repeated cross-sectional data
Scholes S, Bajekal M, Love H, Hawkins N, Raine R, O'Flaherty M, Capewell S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:129 (14 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/129/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-129.pdf

Research article
An exploratory qualitative assessment of factors influencing childhood vaccine providers' intention to recommend immunization in the Netherlands
Mollema L, Staal JM, van Steenbergen JE, Paulussen TG, de Melker HE
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:128 (14 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/128/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-128.pdf

Research article
High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among children aged 1 month to 16 years in Hangzhou, China
Zhu Z, Zhan J, Shao J, Chen W, Chen L, Li W, Ji C, Zhao Z
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:126 (14 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/126/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-126.pdf

Research article
Intimate partner physical violence among women in Shimelba refugee camp, northern Ethiopia
Feseha G, G/mariam A, Gerbaba M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:125 (13 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/125/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-125.pdf

Research article
Treatment outcomes of adult patients with recurrent tuberculosis in relation to HIV status in Zimbabwe: a retrospective record review
Takarinda KC, Harries AD, Srinath S, Mutasa-Apollo T, Sandy C, Mugurungi O
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:124 (13 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/124/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-124.pdf

Research article
The association between workplace smoking bans and self-perceived, work-related stress among smoking workers.
Azagba S, Sharaf MF
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:123 (13 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/123/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-123.pdf

Research article
Pulmonary function, respiratory symptoms, and dust exposures among workers engaged in early manufacturing processes of tea: a cohort study
Shieh T, Chung J, Wang C, Tsai P, Kuo Y, Guo H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:121 (13 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/121/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-121.pdf

Research article
Diabetes MILES - Australia (Management and Impact for Long-term Empowerment and Success): methods and sample characteristics of a national survey of the psychological aspects of living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes in Australian adults
Speight J, Browne JL, Holmes-Truscott E, Hendrieckx C, Pouwer F
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:120 (12 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/120/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-120.pdf

Research article
Non-hispanic whites have higher risk for pulmonary impairment from pulmonary tuberculosis
Pasipanodya JG, Vecino E, Miller TL, Munguia G, Drewyer G, Fernandez M, Slocum P, Weis SE
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:119 (10 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/119/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-119.pdf

Research article
Lifetime history of indoor tanning in young people: a retrospective assessment of initiation, persistence, and correlates
Lostritto K, Ferrucci LM, Cartmel B, Leffell DJ, Molinaro AM, Bale AE, Mayne ST
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:118 (10 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/118/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-118.pdf

Research article
Estimating the number of colorectal cancer patients treated with anti-tumour therapy in 2015: the analysis of the Czech National Cancer Registry
Pavlik T, Majek O, Muzik J, Koptikova J, Slavicek L, Finek J, Feltl D, Vyzula R, Dusek L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:117 (10 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/117/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-117.pdf

Research article
Health-related behavior as a mechanism behind the relationship between neighborhood social capital and individual health - a multilevel analysis
Mohnen SM, Volker B, Flap H, Groenewegen PP
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:116 (10 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/116/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-116.pdf

Research article
Coordination and resource-related difficulties encountered by Quebec's public health specialists and infectious diseases/medical microbiologists in the management of A (H1N1) - a mixed-method, exploratory survey
Nhan C, Laprise R, Douville-Fradet M, MacDonald M, Quach C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:115 (10 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/115/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-115.pdf

Research article
Age- and gender-specific population attributable risks of metabolic disorders on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in Taiwan
Wang W, Wahlqvist ML, Hsu C, Chang H, Chang W, Chen C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:111 (10 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/111/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-111.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22321049

Research article
Assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice of emergency contraception: a cross- sectional study among Ethiopian undergraduate female students
Ahmed FA, Moussa KM, Petterson KO, Asamoah BO
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:110 (9 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/110/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-110.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22321964

Research article
Research, evidence and policymaking: the perspectives of policy actors on improving uptake of evidence in health policy development and implementation in Uganda
Nabyonga Orem J, Kaawa Mafigiri D, Marchal B, Ssengooba F, Macq J, Criel B
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:109 (9 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/109/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-109.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22316003

Research article
Does place of residence affect risk of suicide? A spatial epidemiologic investigation in Kentucky from 1999 to 2008
Saman DM, Walsh S, Borowko A, Odoi A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:108 (8 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/108/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-108.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22315979

Research article
The relationship between breastfeeding and weight status in a national sample of Australian children and adolescents
Scott JA, Ng S, Cobiac L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:107 (7 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/107/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-107.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22314050


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