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

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Study protocol
Study protocol for the integra initiative to assess the benefits and costs of integrating sexual and reproductive health and HIV services in Kenya and Swaziland
Warren CE, Mayhew SH, Vassall A, Kimani JK, Church K, Obure CD, du-Preez NF, Abuya T, Mutemwa R, Colombini M, Birdthistle I, Askew I, Watts C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:973 (13 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/973/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-973.pdf

Study protocol
The Diabetes Pearl: Diabetes biobanking in The Netherlands
van¿t Riet E, Schram MT, Abbink EJ, Admiraal WM, Dijk-Schaap MW, Holleman F, Nijpels G, Özcan B, Pijl H, Schaper NC, Sijbrands EJ, Silvius B, Tack CJ, de Valk HW, Wolffenbuttel BH, Stehouwer CD, Dekker JM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:949 (6 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/949/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-949.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23130988

Research article
Snus user identity and addiction. a Swedish focus group study on adolescents
Edvardsson I, Troein M, Ejlertsson G, Lendahls L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:975 (13 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/975/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-975.pdf

Research article
Incidence and survival in non-hereditary amyloidosis in Sweden
Hemminki K, Li X, Försti A, Sundquist J, Sundquist K
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:974 (13 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/974/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-974.pdf

Research article
Prevalence and correlates of sexual behaviors among university students: a study in Hefei, China
Chi X, Yu L, Winter S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:972 (13 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/972/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-972.pdf

Research article
Sedentary behaviours and its association with bone mass in adolescents: the HELENA cross-sectional study
Gracia-Marco L, Rey-López JP, Santaliestra-Pasías AM, Jiménez-Pavón D, Díaz LE, Moreno LA, Vicente-Rodríguez G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:971 (13 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/971/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-971.pdf

Research article
A descriptive study of reportable gastrointestinal illnesses in Ontario, Canada, from 2007 to 2009
Vrbova L, Johnson K, Whitfield Y, Middleton D
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:970 (12 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/970/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-970.pdf

Research article
Is gender policy related to the gender gap in external cause and circulatory disease mortality? a mixed effects model of 22 OECD countries 1973--2008
Backhans M, Burström B, Leon AP, Marklund S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:969 (12 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/969/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-969.pdf

Research article
Burden of paediatric influenza in Western Europe: a systematic review
Antonova EN, Rycroft CE, Ambrose CS, Heikkinen T, Principi N
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:968 (12 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/968/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-968.pdf

Research article
Epidemiology of general obesity, abdominal obesity and related risk factors in urban adults from 33 communities of northeast china: the CHPSNE study
Wang H, Wang J, Liu M, Wang D, Liu Y, Zhao Y, Huang M, Liu Y, Sun J, Dong G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:967 (12 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/967/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-967.pdf

Research article
Home-based HIV counseling and testing: Client experiences and perceptions in Eastern Uganda
Kyaddondo D, Wanyenze RK, Kinsman J, Hardon A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:966 (12 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/966/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-966.pdf

Research article
Youth's narratives about family members smoking: parenting the parent- it's not fair!
Woodgate RL, Kreklewetz CM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:965 (12 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/965/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-965.pdf

Research article
Breastfeeding practices in urban and rural Vietnam
Thu HN, Eriksson B, Khanh TT, Petzold M, Bondjers G, Kim CN, Thanh LN, Ascher H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:964 (12 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/964/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-964.pdf

Research article
Starting to smoke: a qualitative study of the experiences of Australian indigenous youth
Johnston V, Westphal DW, Earnshzaw C, Thomas DP
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:963 (10 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/963/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-963.pdf

Research article
Dynamic modelling of costs and health consequences of school closure during an influenza pandemic
Xue Y, Kristiansen IS, de Blasio BF
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:962 (9 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/962/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-962.pdf

Research article
Determinants of intention to get tested for STI/HIV among the Surinamese and Antilleans in the Netherlands: results of an online survey
Westmaas AH, Kok G, Vriens P, Götz H, Richardus JH, Voeten H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:961 (9 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/961/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-961.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23136830

Research article
Relationship between prehypertension and chronic kidney disease in middle-aged people in Korea: the Korean genome and epidemiology study
Kim M, Lim N, Park H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:960 (9 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/960/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-960.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23137348

Research article
Modelling strategic interventions in a population with a total fertility rate of 8.3: a cross-sectional study of Idjwi Island, DRC
Thomson DR, Hadley MB, Greenough P, Castro MC
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:959 (8 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/959/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-959.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23137304

Research article
Trends in the prevalence of smoking in Portugal: a systematic review
Carreira H, Pereira M, Azevedo A, Lunet N
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:958 (8 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/958/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-958.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23137286

Research article
Troop education and avian influenza surveillance in military barracks in Ghana, 2011
Odoom JK, Bel-Nono S, Rodgers D, Agbenohevi PG, Dafeamekpor CK, Sowa RM, Danso F, Tettey R, Suu-Ire R, Bonney JH, Asante IA, Aboagye J, Abana CZ, Frimpong JA, Kronmann KC, Oyofo BA, Ampofo WK
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:957 (8 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/957/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-957.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23137234

Research article
Do health workers' preferences influence their practices? Assessment of providers' attitude and personal use of new treatment recommendations for management of uncomplicated malaria, Tanzania
Masanja IM, Lutambi AM, Khatib RA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:956 (8 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/956/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-956.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23137196

Research article
Public health interventions in midwifery: a systematic review of systematic reviews
McNeill J, Lynn F, Alderdice F
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:955 (8 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/955/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-955.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23134701

Research article
A longitudinal assessment of alcohol intake and incident depression: the SUN project
Gea A, Martinez-Gonzalez MA, Toledo E, Sanchez-Villegas A, Bes-Rastrollo M, Nuñez-Cordoba JM, Sayon-Orea C, Beunza JJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:954 (7 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/954/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-954.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23134690

Research article
Increasing the use of preventative health services to promote healthy eating, physical activity and weight management: the acceptability and potential effectiveness of a proactive telemarketing approach
Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Paul C, Freund M, Lecathelinais C, Wye P, Gillham K
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:953 (7 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/953/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-953.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23134686

Research article
Contextual determinants of health behaviours in an aboriginal community in Canada: pilot project
Joseph P, Davis AD, Miller R, Hill K, McCarthy H, Banerjee A, Chow C, Mente A, Anand SS
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:952 (7 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/952/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-952.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23134669

Research article
A spatial model to predict the incidence of neural tube defects
Li L, Wang J, Wu J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:951 (7 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/951/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-951.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23134640

Research article
Identification of gram-negative bacteria from critical control points of raw and pasteurized cow milk consumed at Gondar town and its suburbs, Ethiopia
Garedew L, Berhanu A, Mengesha D, Tsegay G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:950 (6 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/950/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-950.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23131015




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