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Study protocol
The efficacy and safety of a nicotine conjugate vaccine (NicVAX(R)) or placebo co-administered with varenicline (Champix(R)) for smoking cessation: study protocol of a phase IIb, double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial
Hoogsteder P, Kotz D, Viechtbauer W, Brauer R, Kessler P, Kalnik M, Fahim R, Spiegel Pv, Schayck Ov
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1052 (6 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1052/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1052.pdf

Study protocol
A smartphone-supported weight loss program: design of the ENGAGED randomized controlled trial
Pellegrini CA, Duncan JM, Moller AC, Buscemi J, Sularz A, DeMott A, Pictor A, Pagoto S, Siddique J, Spring B
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1041 (30 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1041/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1041.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23194256

Study protocol
Enhancing self-regulation as a strategy for obesity prevention in head start preschoolers: the growing healthy study
Miller AL, Horodynski MA, Herb HE, Peterson KE, Contreras D, Kaciroti N, Staples-Watson J, Lumeng JC
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1040 (30 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1040/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1040.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23194185

Debate
Addressing the policy cacophony does not require more evidence: an argument for reframing obesity as caloric overconsumption
Shelley JJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1042 (30 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1042/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1042.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23199375

Correspondence
Regulation of antibiotic sales in Mexico: an analysis of printed media coverage and stakeholder participation
Dreser A, Vázquez-Vélez E, Treviño S, Wirtz VJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1051 (6 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1051/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1051.pdf

Research article
Assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene practice and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS home based care services in Gondar city, Ethiopia
Yallew WW, Terefe MW, Herchline TE, Sharma HR, Bitew BD, Kifle MW, Tetemke DM, Tefera MA, Adane MM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1057 (7 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1057/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1057.pdf

Research article
Childhood immunization rates in rural Intibuca, Honduras: An analysis of a local database tool and community health center records for assessing and improving vaccine coverage
He Y, Zarychta A, Ranz JB, Carroll M, Singleton LM, Wilson PM, Schlaudecker EP
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1056 (7 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1056/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1056.pdf

Research article
Risk factors for VIA positivity and determinants of screening attendances in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Kahesa C, Kjaer SK, Ngoma T, Mwaiselage J, Dartell M, Iftner T, Rasch V
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1055 (7 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1055/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1055.pdf

Research article
Occupational health risks of pathologists - results from a nationwide online questionnaire in Switzerland
Fritzsche FR, Ramach C, Soldini D, Caduff R, Tinguely M, Cassoly E, Moch H, Stewart A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1054 (6 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1054/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1054.pdf

Research article
Correlates of weight status among Norwegian 11-year-olds: The HEIA study
Grydeland M, Bergh IH, Bjelland M, Lien N, Andersen LF, Ommundsen Y, Klepp K, Anderssen SA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1053 (6 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1053/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1053.pdf

Research article
Low nutrient intake among adult women and patients with severe tuberculosis disease in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Mupere E, Parraga IM, Tisch DJ, Mayanja HK, Whalen CC
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1050 (5 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1050/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1050.pdf

Research article
Prevalence and predictors of giving birth in health facilities in Bugesera district, Rwanda
Joharifard S, Rulisa S, Niyonkuru F, Weinhold A, Sayinzoga F, Wilkinson J, Ostermann J, Thielman NM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1049 (5 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1049/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1049.pdf

Research article
State and socio-demographic group variation in out-of-pocket expenditure, borrowings and Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) programme use for birth deliveries in India
Modugu HR, Kumar M, Kumar A, Millett C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1048 (5 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1048/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1048.pdf

Research article
Seroprevalence of measles, mumps, rubella, varicella--zoster and hepatitis A--C in Emirati medical students
Sheek-Hussein M, Hashmey R, Alsuwaidi AR, Al Maskari F, Amiri L, Souid A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1047 (5 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1047/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1047.pdf

Research article
The impact of demographic change on the estimated future burden of infectious diseases: examples from hepatitis B and seasonal influenza in the Netherlands
McDonald SA, van Lier A, Plass D, Kretzschmar ME
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1046 (5 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1046/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1046.pdf

Research article
Socioeconomic inequalities in cardiovascular mortality and the role of childhood socioeconomic conditions and adulthood risk factors: a prospective cohort study with 17-years of follow up
Kamphuis CB, Turrell G, Giskes K, Mackenbach JP, van Lenthe FJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1045 (5 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1045/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1045.pdf

Research article
Time spent on health related activities associated with chronic illness: a scoping literature review
Tanisha J, Laurann Y, W MP
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1044 (3 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1044/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1044.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23206340

Research article
Effectiveness of using group visit model to support diabetes patient self-management in rural communities of Shanghai: a randomized controlled trial
Liu S, Bi A, Fu D, Fu H, Luo W, Ma X, Zhuang L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1043 (3 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1043/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1043.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23198694




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