April 3, 2012

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 26-Mar-2012 and 02-Apr-2012

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Study protocol
A prospective cohort study to evaluate peridomestic infection as a determinant of dengue transmission: Protocol
Martinez-Vega R, Danis-Lozano R, Velasco-Hernandez J, Diaz-Quijano F, Gonzalez-Fernandez M, Santos R, Roman S, Argaez-Sosa J, Nakamura M, Ramos-Castaneda J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:262 (2 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/262/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-262.pdf

Study protocol
Childhood obesity prevention in rural settings: background, rationale, and study design of '4-health,' a parent-only intervention
Lynch WC, Martz J, Eldridge G, Bailey SJ, Benke C, Paul L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:255 (2 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/255/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-255.pdf

Study protocol
Rationale, design, methodology and sample characteristics for the family partners for health study: a cluster randomized controlled study
Berry DC, McMurray R, Schwartz TA, Skelly A, Sanchez M, Neal M, Hall G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:250 (30 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/250/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-250.pdf

Research article
Predictors of binge drinking in adolescents: ultimate and distal factors - a representative study
Donath C, Graessel E, Baier D, Pfeiffer C, Bleich S, Hillemacher T
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:263 (2 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/263/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-263.pdf

Research article
Should young people be paid for getting tested? A national comparative study to evaluate patient financial incentives for chlamydia screening
Zenner D, Molinar D, Nichols T, Riha J, Macintosh M, Nardone A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:261 (2 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/261/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-261.pdf

Research article
The impact of pesticide suicide on the geographic distribution of suicide in Taiwan: a spatial analysis
Chang S, Lu T, Sterne JA, Eddleston M, Lin J, Gunnell D
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:260 (2 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/260/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-260.pdf

Research article
An investigation of factors associated with the health and well-being of HIV-infected or HIV-affected older people in rural South Africa
Nyirenda M, Chatterji S, Falkingham J, Mutevedzi P, Hosegood V, Evandrou M, Kowal P, Newell M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:259 (2 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/259/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-259.pdf

Research article
Association between physical activity and academic performance in Korean adolescent students
So W
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:258 (2 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/258/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-258.pdf

Research article
Association between binge drinking, type of friends, and gender: A cross-sectional study among Brazilian adolescents
Zarzar PM, Jorge KO, Oksanen T, Vale MP, Ferreira EF, Kawachi I
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:257 (2 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/257/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-257.pdf

Research article
Duration and compliance with antidepressant treatment in immigrant and native-born populations in Spain: a four year follow-up descriptive study.
Cruz I, Serna C, Rué M, Real J, Soler-Gonzalez J, Galván L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:256 (2 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/256/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-256.pdf

Research article
Individual-based Primary prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Cambodia and Mongolia: early identification and management of hypertension and diabetes mellitus
Otgontuya D, Oum S, Palam E, Rani M, Buckley BS
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:254 (2 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/254/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-254.pdf

Research article
Association between psychological distress and a sense of contribution to society in the workplace
Ozaki K, Motohashi Y, Kaneko Y, Fujita K
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:253 (1 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/253/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-253.pdf

Research article
Inequities in maternal and child health outcomes and interventions in Ghana
Zere E, Kirigia JM, Duale S, Akazili J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:252 (31 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/252/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-252.pdf

Research article
A systematic review to identify areas of enhancements of pandemic simulation models for operational use at provincial and local levels
Prieto DM, Das TK, Savachkin AA, Uribe A, Izurieta R, Malavade S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:251 (30 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/251/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-251.pdf

Research article
Concern over radiation exposure and psychological distress among rescue workers following the Great East Japan Earthquake
Matsuoka Y, Nishi D, Nakaya N, Sone T, Noguchi H, Hamazaki K, Hamazaki T, Koido Y
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:249 (28 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/249/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-249.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22455604

Research article
Good practice in mental health care for socially marginalised groups in Europe: a qualitative study of expert views in 14 countries
Priebe S, Matanov A, Schor R, Straßmayr C, Barros H, Barry MM, Diaz-Ollala J, Gabor E, Greacen T, Holcnerová P, Kluge U, Lorant V, Moskalewicz J, Schene AH, Macassa G, Gaddini A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:248 (28 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/248/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-248.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22455472

Research article
Interaction between physical activity and sleep duration in relation to insulin resistance among non-diabetic Chinese adults
Zuo H, Shi Z, Yuan B, Dai Y, Hu G, Wu G, Hussain A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:247 (28 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/247/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-247.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22455464

Research article
Regional differences in self-reported screening, prevalence and management of cardiovascular risk factors in Switzerland
Marques-Vidal P, Paccaud F
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:246 (28 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/246/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-246.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22452881

Research article
Lessons from a one-year hospital-based surveillance of acute respiratory infections in Berlin- comparing case definitions to monitor influenza
Nachtnebel M, Greutelaers B, Falkenhorst G, Jorgensen P, Dehnert M, Schweiger B, Traeder C, Buda S, Eckmanns T, Wichmann O, Hellenbrand W
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:245 (27 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/245/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-245.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22452874

Research article
Anxiety and depression amongst patients enrolled in a public sector antiretroviral treatment programme in South Africa: a cross-sectional study
Pappin M, Wouters E, Booysen FR
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:244 (27 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/244/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-244.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22452846

Research article
UK ethnicity data collection for healthcare statistics: The South Asian perspective
Iqbal G, Johnson MR, Szczepura A, Wilson S, Gumber A, Dunn JA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:243 (27 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/243/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-243.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22452827

Research article
Adoption and use of social media among public health departments
Thackeray R, Neiger BL, Smith AK, Van Wagenen SB
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:242 (26 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/242/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-242.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22449137

Research article
Priority setting of ICU resources in an influenza pandemic: a qualitative study of the Canadian public's perspectives
Silva DS, Gibson JL, Robertson A, Bensimon CM, Sahni S, Maunula L, Smith MJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:241 (26 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/241/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-241.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22449119

Research article
Infant feeding practice and associated factors of HIV positive mothers attending prevention of mother to child transmission and antiretroviral therapy clinics in Gondar Town health institutions, Northwest Ethiopia
Muluye D, Woldeyohannes D, Gizachew M, Tiruneh M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:240 (26 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/240/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-240.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22449092

Research article
Asthma prevalence among 16- to 18-year-old adolescents in Saudi Arabia using the ISAAC questionnaire
Al Ghobain MO, Al-Hajjaj MS, Al Moamary MS
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:239 (26 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/239/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-239.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22443305


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