June 14, 2012

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 06-Jun-2012 and 13-Jun-2012

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Study protocol
Indoor air pollution on nurseries and primary schools: impact on childhood asthma - study protocol
Sousa SI, Ferraz C, Alvim-Ferraz MC, Vaz LG, Marques AJ, Martins FG
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:435 (13 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/435/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-435.pdf

Study protocol
Health promotion in mental health care: design and baseline findings of a cluster preference randomized controlled trial
Verhaeghe N, De Maeseneer J, Maes L, Van Heeringen C, Bogaert V, Clays E, De Bacquer D, Annemans L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:431 (13 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/431/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-431.pdf

Study protocol
Change in alcohol outlet density and alcohol-related harm to population health
Fone D, Dunstan F, White J, Webster C, Rodgers S, Lee S, Shiode N, Orford S, Weightman A, Brennan I, Sivarajasingam V, Morgan J, Fry R, Lyons R
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:428 (12 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/428/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-428.pdf

Study protocol
Rationale and study protocol for the supporting children's outcomes using rewards, exercise and skills (SCORES) group randomized controlled trial: A physical activity and fundamental movement skills intervention for primary schools in low-income communities
Lubans DR, Morgan PJ, Weaver K, Callister R, Dewar DL, Costigan SA, Finn T, Smith J, Upton L, Plotnikoff RC
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:427 (12 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/427/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-427.pdf

Study protocol
Preventing mental health problems in children: The Families in Mind population-based cluster randomised controlled trial.
Hiscock H, Bayer JK, Lycett K, Ukoumunne OC, Shaw D, Gold L, Gerner B, Loughman A, Wake M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:420 (8 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/420/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-420.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22682229

Study protocol
Integrative study of pandemic A/H1N1 influenza infections: design and methods of the CoPanFlu-France cohort
Lapidus N, de Lamballerie X, Salez N, Setbon M, Ferrari P, Delabre RM, Gougeon M, Vely F, Leruez-Ville M, Andreoletti L, Cauchemez S, Boëlle P, Vivier E, Abel L, Schwarzinger M, Legeas M, Le Cann P, Flahault A, Carrat F
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:417 (7 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/417/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-417.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22676272

Study protocol
The prevention access and risk taking in young people (PARTY) project protocol: a cluster randomised controlled trial of health risk screening and motivational interviewing for young people presenting to general practice and motivational interviewing for young people presenting to general practice
Sanci L, Grabsch B, Chondros P, Shiell A, Pirkis J, Sawyer S, Hegarty K, Patterson E, Cahill H, Ozer E, Seymour J, Patton G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:400 (6 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/400/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-400.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22672481

Correspondence
Mortality and cause-of-death reporting and analysis systems in seven Pacific Island Countries
Carter KL, Rao C, Lopez AD, Taylor R
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:436 (13 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/436/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-436.pdf

Research article
Cardiovascular diseases and Type 2 Diabetes in Bangladesh: A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies between 1995 and 2010.
Saquib N, Saquib J, Ahmed T, Khanam M, Cullen MR
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:434 (13 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/434/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-434.pdf

Research article
Correlates of unprotected anal sex among men who have sex with men in Tijuana, Mexico
Barron Limon S, Semple SJ, Strathdee SA, Lozada R, Vargas Ojeda A, Patterson TL
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:433 (13 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/433/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-433.pdf

Research article
Combined influence of media use on subjective health in elementary school children in Japan: a population-based study
Nakamura H, Ohara K, Kouda K, Fujita Y, Mase T, Miyawaki C, Okita Y, Ishikawa T
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:432 (13 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/432/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-432.pdf

Research article
Survival probability and predictors for woman experience childhood death in Nigeria: "analysis of north-south differentials"
Adebowale AS, Yusuf BO, Fagbamigbe AF
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:430 (12 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/430/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-430.pdf

Research article
Tobacco promotion 'below-the-line': Exposure among adolescents and young adults in NSW, Australia
Perez DA, Grunseit AC, Rissel C, Kite J, Cotter T, Dunlop S, Bauman A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:429 (12 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/429/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-429.pdf

Research article
Exploring the effectiveness of the output-based aid voucher program to increase uptake of gender-based violence recovery services in Kenya: A qualitative evaluation
Njuki R, Okal J, Warren CE, Obare F, Abuya T, Kanya L, Bellows B, Undie C, Bellows B, Askew I
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:426 (12 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/426/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-426.pdf

Research article
Ethnic differences in perceptions of body satisfaction and body appearance among U.S. schoolchildren: a cross-sectional study
Mikolajczyk RT, Iannotti RJ, Farhat TM, Thomas V
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:425 (12 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/425/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-425.pdf

Research article
Associations between obesity (BMI and waist circumference) and socio-demographic factors, physical activity, dietary habits, life events, resilience, mood, perceived stress and hopelessness in healthy older Europeans
Stewart-Knox B, Duffy M, Bunting B, Parr H, de Almeida MD, Gibney M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:424 (11 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/424/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-424.pdf

Research article
A multi-component stair climbing promotional campaign targeting calorific expenditure for worksites; a quasi-experimental study testing effects on behaviour, attitude and intention
Eves FF, Webb OJ, Griffin C, Chambers J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:423 (11 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/423/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-423.pdf

Research article
Five-year monitoring of a gay-friendly voluntary counselling and testing facility in Switzerland: who got tested and why?
Gumy C, Jeannin A, Balthasar H, Huissoud T, Jobin V, Häusermann M, Crevoisier H, Sudre P, Dubois-Arber F
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:422 (8 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/422/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-422.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22682345

Research article
Development and validation of sunlight exposure measurement questionnaire (SEM-Q) in an adult population residing in Pakistan.
Humayun Q, Iqbal R, Azam I, Siddiqui A, Khan A, Baig-ansari N
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:421 (8 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/421/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-421.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22682277

Research article
A Longitudinal Cohort Based Association Study between Uric Acid Level and Metabolic Syndrome in Han Chinese Urban Population
Zhang Q, Zhang C, Song X, Lin H, Zhang D, Meng W, Zhang Y, Zhu Z, Tang F, Liu L, Yang X, Xue F
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:419 (8 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/419/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-419.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22682157

Research article
Epidemic features affecting the performance of outbreak detection algorithms
Kuang J, Yang WZ, Zhou DL, Li ZJ, Lan YJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:418 (8 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/418/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-418.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22682110

Research article
A conative educational model for an intervention program in obese youth
Vanhelst J, Béghin L, Fardy P, Bui-Xuan G, Mikulovic J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:416 (7 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/416/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-416.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22676244

Research article
Intervene before leaving: clustered lot quality assurance sampling to monitor vaccination coverage at health district level before the end of a yellow fever and measles vaccination campaign in Sierra Leone in 2009
Pezzoli L, Conteh I, Kamara W, Gacic-Dobo M, Ronveaux O, Perea WA, Lewis RF
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:415 (7 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/415/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-415.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22676225

Research article
Risk factors for Mycoplasma genitalium infection among female sex workers: a cross-sectional study in two cities in southwest China
Xiang Z, Yin Y, Shi M, Jiang N, Han Y, Wang H, Zheng B, Liang G, Chen X
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:414 (7 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/414/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-414.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22676182

Research article
A systematic review of interventions to increase breast and cervical cancer screening uptake among Asian women
Lu M, Moritz S, Lorenzetti D, Sykes L, Straus S, Quan H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:413 (7 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/413/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-413.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22676147

Research article
An exploratory randomised controlled trial of a premises-level intervention to reduce alcohol related harm including violence in the United Kingdom
Moore SC, Murphy S, Moore SN, Brennan I, Byrne E, Shepherd J, Moore L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:412 (7 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/412/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-412.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22676069

Research article
Long-term health consequences of violence exposure in adolescence: a 26¿year prospective study
Olofsson N, Lindqvist K, Shaw BA, Danielsson I
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:411 (7 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/411/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-411.pdf

Research article
Racial and geographic variation in coronary heart disease mortality trends
Gillum RF, Mehari A, Curry B, Obisesan TO
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:410 (6 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/410/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-410.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22672746

Research article
Analysis of medical expenditure and socio-economic status in patients with ocular chemical burns in East China: a retrospective study
Le Q, Chen Y, Wang X, Hong J, Sun X, Xu J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:409 (6 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/409/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-409.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22672729

Research article
How orthodox protestant parents decide on the vaccination of their children: a qualitative study
Ruijs WL, Hautvast JL, van Ansem WJ, van IJzendoorn G, van der Velden K, Hulscher ME
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:408 (6 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/408/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-408.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22672710

Research article
Risk factors, healthcare-seeking and sexual behaviour among patients with genital ulcers in Zambia
Makasa M, Fylkesnes K, Sandoy IF
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:407 (6 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/407/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-407.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22672697

Research article
School day segmented physical activity patterns of high and low active children
Fairclough SJ, Beighle A, Erwin H, Ridgers ND
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:406 (6 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/406/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-406.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22672654

Research article
Use of Service Data to Inform Pediatric HIV-free Survival Following Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission Programs in Rural Malawi
Mandala J, Moyo T, Torpey K, Weaver M, Suzuki C, Dirks RG, Hayashi C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:405 (6 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/405/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-405.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22672627

Research article
Cluster-randomised trial to evaluate the 'Change for Life' mass media/ social marketing campaign in the UK.
Croker H, Lucas R, Wardle J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:404 (6 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/404/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-404.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22672587

Research article
Promoting walking among office employees - evaluation of a randomized controlled intervention with pedometers and e-mail messages
Aittasalo M, Rinne M, Pasanen M, Kukkonen-Harjula K, Vasankari T
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:403 (6 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/403/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-403.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22672576

Research article
Development of an AFASS assessment and screening tool towards prevention of Mother-To-Child HIV transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa- A Delphi Survey
Adegbehingbe SM, Paul-Ebhohimhen VA, Marais D
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:402 (6 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/402/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-402.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22672536

Research article
Burden of Disease Resulting from Chronic Mountain Sickness among Young Chinese Male Immigrants in Tibet
Li X, Tao F, Pei T, You H, Zhou L, Liu Y, Gao Y, Xu H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:401 (6 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/401/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-401.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22672510

Research article
Problem drinking and physical intimate partner violence against women: evidence from a national survey in Uganda
Tumwesigye N, Kyomuhendo G, Greenfield T, Wanyenze RK
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:399 (6 June 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/399/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-399.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22672439




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