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The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 22-Nov-2012 and 29-Nov-2012

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Study protocol
The early identification of risk factors on the pathway to school dropout in the SIODO study: a sequential mixed-methods study
Theunissen M, Griensven van I, Verdonk P, Feron F, Bosma H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1033 (27 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1033/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1033.pdf

Study protocol
An RCT protocol of varying financial incentive amounts for smoking cessation among pregnant women
Lynagh M, Bonevski B, Sanson-Fisher R, Symonds I, Scott A, Hall A, Oldmeadow C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1032 (27 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1032/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1032.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23181988

Study protocol
The Prevention Of WEight Regain in diabetes type 2 (POWER) study: the effectiveness of adding a combined psychological intervention to a very low calorie diet, design and pilot data of a randomized controlled trial
Berk KA, Buijks H, Ozcan B, van¿t Spijker A, Busschbach JJ, Sijbrands EJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1026 (23 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1026/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1026.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23176668

Study protocol
A cluster-randomised clinical trial comparing two cardiovascular health education strategies in a child population: the saving hearts project
Sánchez-Gómez LM, Luque MJ, Díaz LR, Alcalde RS, García BS, Vicente SM, López MR, Belinchón PL, Gónzález JL, Gamarra AG, Arenas AG, Serna AC, Juberias GG, Cayuela PP, Cañedo-Arguelles CA, Pascual JN, Chércoles ER, Fernández CS, Polo IG, Perez DA, Arribas JM, Martínez MI, Alcaide ES, Vela AB, Pérez JM, Piris LV, Rodríguez-Salvanés F, Arribas BN
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1024 (23 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1024/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1024.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23176593

Study protocol
The LIFE child study: a life course approach to disease and health
Quante M, Hesse M, Döhnert M, Fuchs M, Hirsch C, Sergeyev E, Casprzig N, Geserick M, Naumann S, Koch C, Sabin MA, Hiemisch A, Körner A, Kiess W,  f
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1021 (22 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1021/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1021.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23181778

Study protocol
Individual and environmental factors underlying life space of older people -- study protocol and design of a cohort study on life-space mobility in old age (LISPE)
Taina R, Erja P, Anne V, Johanna E, Milla S, Li-Tang T, Markku K, Eeva-Maija P, Sarianna S, Susanne I, Merja R
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1018 (22 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1018/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1018.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23170987

Debate
Early life opportunities for prevention of diabetes in low and middle income countries
Hanson MA, Gluckman PD, Ma RC, Matzen P, Biesma RG
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1025 (23 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1025/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1025.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23176627

Research article
Evaluating the performance of interpreting Verbal Autopsy 3.2 model for establishing pulmonary tuberculosis as a cause of death in Ethiopia: a population-based cross-sectional study
Tadesse S, Tadesse T
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1039 (29 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1039/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1039.pdf

Research article
Local social environmental factors are associated with household food insecurity in a longitudinal study of children
Carter MA, Dubois L, Tremblay MS, Taljaard M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1038 (28 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1038/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1038.pdf

Research article
Methods for environmental change; an exploratory study
Kok G, Gottlieb NH, Panne R, Smerecnik C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1037 (28 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1037/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1037.pdf

Research article
Family affluence and cultural capital as indicators of social inequalities in adolescent's eating behaviours: a population-based survey
Fismen A, Samdal O, Torsheim T
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1036 (28 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1036/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1036.pdf

Research article
Development and psychometric properties of a new social support scale for self-care in middle-aged patients with type II diabetes (S4-MAD)
Naderimagham S, Niknami S, Abolhassani F, Hajizadeh E, Montazeri A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1035 (28 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1035/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1035.pdf

Research article
French women's knowledge of and attitudes towards cervical cancer prevention and the acceptability of HPV vaccination among those with 14 -- 18 year old daughters: a quantitative-qualitative study
Haesebaert J, Lutringer-Magnin D, Kalecinski J, Barone G, Jacquard A, Régnier V, Leocmach Y, Vanhems P, Chauvin F, Lasset C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1034 (27 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1034/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1034.pdf

Research article
Pilot evaluation of the text4baby mobile health program
Evans WD, Wallace JL, Snider J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1031 (26 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1031/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1031.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23181985

Research article
Condom availability in high risk places and condom use: a study at district level in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia
Sandøy IF, Blystad A, Shayo EH, Makundi E, Michelo C, Zulu J, Byskov J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1030 (26 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1030/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1030.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23181969

Research article
Predictors of Oral Rehydration Therapy use among under -five children with diarrhea in Eastern Ethiopia: a community based case control study
Mengistie B, Berhane Y, Worku A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1029 (24 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1029/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1029.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23176055

Research article
Smoking behavior, attitudes, and cessation counseling among healthcare professionals in Armenia
Narine MK, Varduhi P, Arusyak H, Diana P, Armen M, Frances SA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1028 (24 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1028/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1028.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23176746

Research article
Cyberbullying among Finnish adolescents -- a population-based study
Lindfors PL, Kaltiala-Heino R, Rimpelä AH
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1027 (23 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1027/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1027.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23176715

Research article
A minimum price per unit of alcohol: A focus group study to investigate public opinion concerning UK government proposals to introduce new price controls to curb alcohol consumption
Lonsdale AJ, Hardcastle SJ, Hagger MS
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1023 (23 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1023/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1023.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23174016

Research article
Young people's perspectives on the adoption of preventive measures for HIV/AIDS, malaria and family planning in South-West Uganda: focus group study
Graffy J, Goodhart C, Sennett K, Kamusiime G, Tukamushaba H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1022 (22 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1022/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1022.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23173993

Research article
Predictors of long-term smoking cessation: Results from the global adult tobacco survey in Poland (2009--2010)
Kaleta D, Korytkowski P, Makowiec-D¿browska T, Usidame B, B¿k-Romaniszyn L, Fronczak A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1020 (22 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1020/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1020.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23173904

Research article
A dedicated surveillance network for congenital toxoplasmosis in Greece, 2006-2009: assessment of the results
Aptouramani M, Theodoridou M, Syrogiannopoulos G, Mentis A, Papaevangelou V, Gaitana K, Daponte A, Hadjichristodoulou C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1019 (22 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1019/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1019.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23173875




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