September 3, 2012

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 26-Aug-2012 and 02-Sep-2012

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Study protocol
German health interview and examination survey for adults (DEGS) - design, objectives and implementation of the first data collection wave
Scheidt-Nave C, Kamtsiuris P, Goesswald A, Hoelling H, Lange M, Busch MA, Dahm S, Doelle R, Ellert U, Fuchs J, Hapke U, Heidemann C, Knopf H, Laussmann D, Mensink GB, Neuhauser H, Richter A, Sass A, Schaffrath Rosario A, Stolzenberg H, Thamm M, Kurth B
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:730 (1 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/730/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-730.pdf

Study protocol
Methods for evaluating the impact of vertical programs on health systems: protocol for a study on the impact of the global polio eradication initiative on strengthening routine immunization and primary health care
Closser S, Rosenthal A, Parris T, Maes K, Justice J, Cox K, Luck MA, Landis RM, Grove J, Tedoff P, Venczel L, Nsubuga P, Kuzara J, Neergheen V
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:728 (1 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/728/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-728.pdf

Study protocol
Supporting teachers and children in schools: the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the incredible years teacher classroom management programme in primary school children: a cluster randomised controlled trial, with parallel economic and process evaluations
Ford T, Edwards V, Sharkey S, Ukoumunne O, Byford S, Norich B, Logan S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:719 (30 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/719/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-719.pdf

Study protocol
CARRS Surveillance study: design and methods to assess burdens from multiple perspective
Nair M, Ali MK, Ajay VS, Shivashankar R, Mohan V, Pradeepa R, Deepa M, Khan HM, Kadir MM, Fatmi ZA, Reddy K, Tandon N, Narayan K, Prabhakaran D
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:701 (28 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/701/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-701.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22928740

Study protocol
An evaluation of two large scale demand side financing programs for maternal health in India: the MATIND study protocol
Sidney K, DeCosta A, Diwan V, Mavalankar DV, Smith H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:699 (27 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/699/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-699.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22925407

Correspondence
Advocates, interest groups and Australian news coverage of alcohol advertising restrictions: content and framing analysis
Fogarty AS, Chapman S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:727 (31 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/727/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-727.pdf

Correspondence
Towards fair health policies for migrants and ethnic minorities: the case-study of ETHEALTH in Belgium
Dauvrin M, Derluyn I, Coune I, Verrept H, Lorant V
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:726 (31 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/726/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-726.pdf

Correspondence
The alcohol industry lobby and Hong Kong's zero wine and beer tax policy
Yoon S, Lam T
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:717 (30 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/717/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-717.pdf

Research article
The injury mortality burden in Guinea
Mamady K, Yao H, Zhang X, Xiang H, Tan H, Hu G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:733 (2 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/733/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-733.pdf

Research article
Identifying obesity indicators which best correlate with type 2 diabetes in a Chinese population
Xin Z, Liu C, Niu W, Feng J, Zhao L, Ma Y, Lin H, Yang J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:732 (1 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/732/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-732.pdf

Research article
Menthol cigarette pricing at military and community retail outlets in the United States
Poston WS, Jahnke SA, Haddock CK, Hyder ML, Taylor JE, Lando HA, Kaipust CM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:731 (1 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/731/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-731.pdf

Research article
Effectiveness of a peer-led HIV prevention intervention in secondary schools in Rwanda: results from a non-randomized controlled trial
Michielsen K, Beauclair R, Delva W, Roelens K, Van Rossem R, Temmerman M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:729 (1 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/729/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-729.pdf

Research article
The effects of extraction of pulpally involved primary teeth on weight, height and BMI in underweight Filipino children. A cluster randomized clinical trial
Monse B, Duijster D, Sheiham A, Grijalva-Eternod CS, van Palenstein Helderman W, Hobdell MH
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:725 (31 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/725/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-725.pdf

Research article
Association of smoking status, cumulative smoking, duration of smoking cessation, age of starting smoking, and depression in Korean adults
Yun W, Shin M, Kweon S, Ryu S, Rhee J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:724 (31 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/724/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-724.pdf

Research article
What do we know about who does and does not attend general health checks? Findings from a narrative scoping review
Dryden R, Williams B, McCowan C, Themessl-Huber M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:723 (31 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/723/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-723.pdf

Research article
Unmet need for induction of labor in Africa: secondary analysis from the 2004 - 2005 WHO Global Maternal and Perinatal Health Survey (A cross-sectional survey)
Fawole B, Nafiou I, Machoki M, Wolomby-Molondo J, Mugerwa K, Neves I, Amokrane F, Shah A, Souza JP, Mathai M, Gulmezoglu M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:722 (31 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/722/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-722.pdf

Research article
A qualitative examination of health and health care utilization after the September 11th terror attacks among World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees
Welch AE, Caramanica K, Debchoudhury I, Pulizzi A, Farfel MR, Stellman SD, Cone JE
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:721 (31 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/721/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-721.pdf

Research article
Women¿s higher likelihood of disability pension: the role of health, family and work. A 5¿7 years follow-up of the Hordaland Health Study
Haukenes I, Gjesdal S, Rørtveit G, Riise T, Mæland J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:720 (31 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/720/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-720.pdf

Research article
Association between sedentary behaviour and socioeconomic factors, diet and lifestyle among the Balearic Islands adolescents
Bibiloni M, Pich J, Córdova A, Pons A, Tur JA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:718 (30 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/718/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-718.pdf

Research article
Determinants of antiretroviral therapy adherence in northern Tanzania: a comprehensive picture from the patient perspective
Lyimo RA, Bruin Md, Boogaard Jv, Hospers HJ, Ven Av, Mushi D
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:716 (30 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/716/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-716.pdf

Research article
Multimorbidity and comorbidity in the Dutch population-data from general practices
van Oostrom SH, Picavet HJ, van Gelder BM, Lemmens LC, Hoeymans N, van Dijk CE, Verheij RA, Schellevis FG, Baan CA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:715 (30 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/715/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-715.pdf

Research article
Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of the compliance with the physical activity guidelines in children and adolescents in Germany
Jekauc D, Reimers AK, Wagner MO, Woll A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:714 (30 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/714/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-714.pdf

Research article
Reliance on social security benefits by Swedish patients with ill-health attributed to dental fillings: a register-based cohort study
Naimi-Akbar A, Svedberg P, Alexanderson K, Ekstrand J, Sandborgh-Englund G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:713 (30 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/713/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-713.pdf

Research article
The comparative effectiveness of statin therapy in selected chronic diseases compared with the remaining population
Sheng X, Murphy MJ, MacDonald TM, Wei L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:712 (30 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/712/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-712.pdf

Research article
Community-based interventions for enhancing access to or consumption of fruit and vegetables among five to 18-year olds: a scoping review
Ganann R, Fitzpatrick-Lewis D, Ciliska D, Peirson L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:711 (30 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/711/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-711.pdf

Research article
Using formative research to develop the healthy eating component of the change! school-based curriculum intervention
Boddy LM, Knowles ZR, Davies IG, Warburton GL, Mackintosh KA, Houghton L, Fairclough SJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:710 (29 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/710/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-710.pdf

Research article
Italy SimSmoke: the effect of tobacco control policies on smoking prevalence and smoking attributable deaths in Italy
LEVY D, GALLUS S, BLACKMAN K, CARRERAS G, LA VECCHIA C, GORINI G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:709 (29 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/709/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-709.pdf

Research article
Predictive value of readiness, importance, and confidence in ability to change drinking and smoking
Bertholet N, Gaume J, Faouzi M, Gmel G, Daeppen J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:708 (29 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/708/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-708.pdf

Research article
Potential risk of HIV transmission in barbering practice in Ethiopia: from public health and microbiological perspectives
Biadgelegn F, Belyhun Y, Anagaw B, Woldeyohannes D, Moges F, Bekele A, Mulu A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:707 (29 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/707/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-707.pdf

Research article
Impact of treating dental caries on schoolchildren¿s anthropometric, dental, satisfaction and appetite outcomes: a randomized controlled trial
Alkarimi HA, Watt R, Pikhart H, Jawadi A, Sheiham A, Tsakos G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:706 (29 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/706/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-706.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22928903

Research article
Validity and reliability of a self-report instrument to assess social support and physical environmental correlates of physical activity in adolescents
Reimers AK, Jekauc D, Mess F, Mewes N, Woll A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:705 (29 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/705/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-705.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22928865

Research article
The effect of 12 weeks of aerobic, resistance or combination exercise training on cardiovascular risk factors in the overweight and obese in a randomized trial
Ho SS, Dhaliwal SS, Hills AP, Pal S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:704 (28 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/704/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-704.pdf

Research article
Can linked emergency department data help assess the out-of-hospital burden of acute lower respiratory infections? A population-based cohort study
Moore HC, de Klerk N, Jacoby P, Richmond P, Lehmann D
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:703 (28 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/703/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-703.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22928805

Research article
Sickness certification as a complex professional and collaborative activity - a qualitative study
Kiessling A, Arrelöv B
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:702 (28 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/702/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-702.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22928773

Research article
HIV and infant feeding in Malawi: public health simplicity in complex social and cultural contexts
Chinkonde JR, Hem MH, Sundby J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:700 (28 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/700/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-700.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22925437

Research article
The experience of puberty in Iranian adolescent girls: a qualitative content analysis
Hajikhani Golchin N, Fakhri M, Hamzehgardeshi Z, Hamzehgardeshi L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:698 (27 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/698/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-698.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22925369

Research article
When female circumcision comes to the West: Attitudes toward the practice among Somali Immigrants in Oslo
Gele AA, Johansen EB, Huage MI, Sundby J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:697 (27 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/697/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-697.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22925310




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