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The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 19-Apr-2012 and 26-Apr-2012

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Study protocol
Weight gain prevention among black women in the rural community health center setting: The Shape Program
Foley P, Levine E, Askew S, Puleo E, Whiteley J, Batch B, Heil D, Dix D, Lett V, Lanpher M, Miller J, Emmons K, Bennett G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:305 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/305/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-305.pdf

Study protocol
Study Protocol. Can a school gardening intervention improve children's diets?
Christian MS, Evans CE, Conner MT, Ransley JK, Cade JE
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:304 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/304/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-304.pdf

Study protocol
The effect of an unstructured, moderate to vigorous, before-school physical activity program in elementary school children on academics, behavior, and health
Tompkins CL, Hopkins J, Goddard L, Brock DW
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:300 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/300/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-300.pdf

Study protocol
Partners of people on ART - a New Evaluation of the Risks (The PARTNER study): design and methods
Rodger A, Phillips A, Bruun T, Weait M, Vernazza P, Collins S, Estrada V, Van Lunzen J, Corbelli G, Lundgren J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:296 (20 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/296/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-296.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22520171

Debate
Pathways to catastrophic health expenditure for acute coronary syndrome in Kerala: Good health at low cost?
Daivadanam M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:306 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/306/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-306.pdf

Debate
Public health concern behind the exposure to persistent organic pollutants and the risk of metabolic diseases
Ruzzin J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:298 (20 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/298/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-298.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22520265

Research article
Perceived challenges to public health in Central and Eastern Europe: a qualitative analysis
Müller-Nordhorn J, Holmberg C, Dokova KG, Milevska-Kostova N, Chicin G, Ulrichs T, Rechel B, Willich SN, Powles J, Tinnemann P
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:311 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/311/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-311.pdf

Research article
The epidemiology of travel-related Salmonella Enteritidis in Ontario, Canada, 2010-2011
Tighe M, Savage R, Vrbova L, Toolan M, Whitfield Y, Varga C, Lee B, Allen V, Maki A, Walton R, Johnson C, Dhar B, Ahmed R, Crowcroft NS, Middleton D
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:310 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/310/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-310.pdf

Research article
Working conditions as risk factors for disability retirement: a longitudinal register linkage study
Lahelma E, Laaksonen M, Lallukka T, Martikainen P, Pietiläinen O, Saastamoinen P, Gould R, Rahkonen O
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:309 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/309/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-309.pdf

Research article
Patterns of condom use and associated factors among adult HIV positive clients in North Western Ethiopia: a comparative cross sectional study
Yalew E, zegeye DT, Meseret S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:308 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/308/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-308.pdf

Research article
Examining the knowledge, attitudes and practices of domestic and international university students towards seasonal and pandemic influenza
Seale H, Mak JP, Razee H, MacIntyre C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:307 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/307/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-307.pdf

Research article
Trends in socioeconomic inequalities in smoking prevalence, consumption, initiation, and cessation between 2001 and 2008 in the Netherlands. Findings from a national population survey.
Nagelhout GE, de Korte-de Boer D, Kunst AE, van der Meer RM, de Vries H, van Gelder BM, Willemsen MC
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:303 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/303/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-303.pdf

Research article
Association between occupational exposure and the clinical characteritics of COPD
Caillaud DM, Lemoigne F, Carré P, Escamilla R, Chanez P, Pierre-Régis B, Isabelle C, Gilles J, Christoph P, Perez T, Graziella B, Paillasseur J, Roche N
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:302 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/302/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-302.pdf

Research article
Osteoporosis-related fracture case definitions for population-based administrative data
Lix LM, Azimaee M, Acan Osman B, Caetano P, Morin S, Metge C, Goltzman D, Kreiger N, Prior J, Leslie WD
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:301 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/301/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-301.pdf

Research article
The use of complementary and alternative medicine by people with cardiovascular disease: a systematic review
Grant SJ, Yu SB, Kiat H, Chang D
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:299 (26 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/299/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-299.pdf

Research article
"Sometimes they used to whisper in our ears": health care workers' perceptions of the effects of abortion legalization in Nepal
Puri M, Lamichhane P, Harken T, Blum M, Harper CC, Darney PD, Henderson JT
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:297 (20 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/297/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-297.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22520231

Research article
"Childhood overweight and obesity: maternal perceptions of the time for engaging in child weight management"
Warschburger P, Kröller K
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:295 (20 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/295/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-295.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22520114

Research article
Perceived crime and traffic safety is related to physical activity among adults in Nigeria
Oyeyemi AL, Adegoke BO, Sallis JF, Oyeyemi AY, De Bourdeaudhuij I
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:294 (20 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/294/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-294.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22520066

Research article
Results from a community-based program evaluating the effect of changing smoking status on asthma symptom control
To T, Daly C, Feldman R, McLimont S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:293 (20 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/293/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-293.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22520046

Research article
High heterogeneity of HIV-related sexual risk among transgender people in Ontario, Canada: a province-wide respondent-driven sampling survey
Bauer GR, Travers R, Scanlon K, Coleman TA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:292 (20 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/292/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-292.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22520027

Research article
Programme level implementation of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) use: outcomes and cost of training health workers at lower level health care facilities in Uganda
Kyabayinze DJ, Asiimwe C, Nakanjako D, Nabakooza J, Bajabayite M, Strachan C, Tibenderana JK, Van Geetruydan J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:291 (20 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/291/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-291.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22519958

Research article
Prevalence, risk factors and awareness of albuminuria on a Canadian First Nation: A community-based screening study
Zacharias J, Young T, Riediger ND, Roulette J, Bruce SG
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:290 (20 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/290/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-290.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22521250

Research article
A literature review of the disruptive effects of user fee exemption policies on health systems
Ridde V, Robert E, Meessen B
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:289 (20 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/289/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-289.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22521207

Research article
Impact of drug price adjustments on utilization of and expenditures on angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers in Taiwan
Huang S, Hsu C, Yu S, Cham T
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:288 (20 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/288/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-288.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22521158

Research article
Vulnerability, beliefs, treatments and economic burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in rural areas in China: a cross-sectional study
Lou P, Zhu Y, Chen P, Zhang P, Yu J, Zhang N, Chen N, Zhang L, Wu H, Zhao J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:287 (20 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/287/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-287.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22521113




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