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Commentary
Indigenous populations health protection: A Canadian perspective
Richardson KL, Driedger MS, Pizzi NJ, Wu J, Moghadas SM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1098 (20 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1098/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1098.pdf

Study protocol
Nutrition and physical activity programs for obesity treatment (PRONAF study). methodological approach of the project
Zapico AG, Benito PJ, González-Gross M, Peinado AB, Morencos E, Romero B, Rojo-Tirado MA, Cupeiro R, Szendrei B, Butragueño J, Bermejo M, Alvarez-Sánchez M, García-Fuentes M, Gómez-Candela C, Bermejo LM, Fernandez-Fernandez C, Calderón F
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1100 (21 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1100/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1100.pdf

Study protocol
Multidisciplinary approach to management of maternal asthma (MAMMA [copyright]): the PROTOCOL for a randomized controlled trial
Lim A, Stewart K, Abramson MJ, Walker SP, George J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1094 (19 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1094/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1094.pdf

Study protocol
Evaluation of computer-tailored health education ('E-health4Uth') combined with personal counselling ('E-health4Uth + counselling') on adolescents' behaviours and mental health status: design of a three-armed cluster randomised controlled trial
Bannink R, Joosten - van Zwanenburg E, van de Looij - Jansen P, van As E, Raat H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1083 (17 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1083/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1083.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23244449

Research article
Evaluation of the tuberculosis programme in Ningxia Hui Autonomous region, the People's Republic of China: a retrospective case study
Yang YR, McManus DP, Gray DJ, Wang XL, Yang SK, Ross AG, Williams GM, Ellis MK
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1110 (23 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1110/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1110.pdf

Research article
Higher levels of psychological distress are associated with a higher risk of incident diabetes during 18 year follow-up: results from the British Household Panel Survey
Mommersteeg PM, Herr R, Zijlstra WP, Schneider S, Pouwer F
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1109 (23 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1109/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1109.pdf

Research article
Contraception matters: Indicators of poor usage of contraception in sexually active women attending family planning clinics in Victoria, Australia
Ong J, Temple-Smith M, Wong WC, McNamee K, Fairley C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1108 (23 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1108/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1108.pdf

Research article
Relationships among sense of coherence, resources, and mental health in urban and rural residents in Japan
Tsuno YS, Yamazaki Y
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1107 (23 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1107/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1107.pdf

Research article
Personal characteristics related to the risk of adolescent internet addiction: a survey in Shanghai, China
Xu J, Shen L, Yan C, Hu H, Yang F, Wang L, Kotha SR, Zhang L, Liao X, Zhang J, Ouyang F, Zhang J, Shen X
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1106 (22 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1106/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1106.pdf

Research article
Active trachoma and associated risk factors among children in Baso Liben District of East Gojjam, Ethiopia
Ketema K, Tiruneh M, Woldeyohannes D, Muluye D
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1105 (22 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1105/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1105.pdf

Research article
Healthy migrants but unhealthy offspring? a retrospective cohort study among Italians in Switzerland
Tarnutzer S, Bopp M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1104 (22 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1104/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1104.pdf

Research article
Effects of self-rated health on sick leave, disability pension, hospital admissions and mortality. A population-based longitudinal study of nearly 15,000 observations among Swedish women and men
Halford C, Wallman T, Welin L, Rosengren A, Bardel A, Johansson S, Eriksson H, Palmer E, Wilhelmsen L, Svärdsudd K
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1103 (22 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1103/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1103.pdf

Research article
A cross-sectional study of the relationship between job demand-control, effort-reward imbalance and cardiovascular heart disease risk factors
Söderberg M, Rosengren A, Hillström J, Lissner L, Torén K
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1102 (21 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1102/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1102.pdf

Research article
Contributing factors to influenza vaccine uptake in general hospitals: an explorative management questionnaire study from the Netherlands
Riphagen-Dalhuisen J, Kuiphuis JC, Procé AR, Luytjes W, Postma MJ, Hak E
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1101 (21 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1101/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1101.pdf

Research article
Food subsidy programs and the health and nutritional status of disadvantaged families in high income countries: a systematic review
Black AP, Brimblecombe J, Eyles H, Morris P, Vally H, O¿Dea K
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1099 (21 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1099/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1099.pdf

Research article
Role of condom negotiation on condom use among women of reproductive age in three districts in Tanzania
Exavery A, Kanté AM, Jackson E, Noronha J, Sikustahili G, Tani K, Mushi HP, Baynes C, Ramsey K, Hingora A, Phillips JF
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1097 (20 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1097/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1097.pdf

Research article
Reliability of the MacArthur scale of subjective social status - Brazilian longitudinal study of adult health (ELSA-Brasil)
Giatti L, do Valle Camelo L, de Castro Rodrigues JF, Barreto SM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1096 (20 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1096/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1096.pdf

Research article
Internet testing for Chlamydia trachomatis in England, 2006 to 2010
Woodhall SC, Sile B, Talebi A, Nardone A, Baraitser P
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1095 (19 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1095/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1095.pdf

Research article
Determinants of acceptance of cervical cancer screening in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Kahesa C, Kjaer S, Mwaiselage J, Ngoma T, Tersbol B, Dartell M, Rasch V
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1093 (19 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1093/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1093.pdf

Research article
Differences in problem behaviour among ethnic minority and majority preschoolers in the Netherlands and the role of family functioning and parenting factors as mediators: the Generation R Study
Flink IJ, Jansen PW, Beirens TM, Tiemeier H, van IJzendoorn MH, Jaddoe VW, Hofman A, Raat H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1092 (19 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1092/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1092.pdf

Research article
Info-gap management of public health Policy for TB with HIV-prevalence and epidemiological uncertainty
Ben-Haim Y, Dacso CC, Zetola NM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1091 (19 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1091/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1091.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23249291

Research article
Ethnic differences in the association between cardiovascular risk factors and psychological distress in a population study in the Netherlands
Schrier AC, Ujcic-Voortman JK, de Wit MA, Verhoeff AP, Kupka R, Dekker J, Beekman AT
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1090 (18 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1090/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1090.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23249268

Research article
Willingness to use a rapid diagnostic test for malaria in a rural area of central Cote d'Ivoire
Comoé CC, Ouattara AF, Raso G, Tanner M, Utzinger J, Koudou BG
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1089 (18 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1089/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1089.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23249239

Research article
Aspects of functioning and environmental factors in medical work capacity evaluations of persons with chronic widespread pain and low back pain can be represented by a combination of applicable ICF Core Sets
Schwegler U, Anner J, Boldt C, Glässel A, Lay V, De Boer WE, Stucki G, Trezzini B
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1088 (18 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1088/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1088.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23249190

Research article
Differences between 9--11 year old British Pakistani and White British girls in physical activity and behavior during school recess
Pollard TM, Hornby-Turner YC, Ghurbhurrun A, Ridgers ND
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1087 (18 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1087/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1087.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23249170

Research article
A qualitative study of the determinants of dieting and non-dieting approaches in overweight/obese Australian adults
Leske S, Strodl E, Hou X
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1086 (18 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1086/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1086.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23249115

Research article
Symptom load and functional status: results from the Ullensaker population study
Bruusgaard D, Tschudi-Madsen H, Ihlebæk C, Kamaleri Y, Natvig B
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1085 (18 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1085/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1085.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23249448

Research article
Socio-demographic factors influencing knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding malaria in Bangladesh
Bashar K, Al-Amin HM, Reza MS, Islam MM, Asaduzzaman , Ahmed TU
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1084 (18 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1084/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1084.pdf

Research article
Incidence and cost of anal, penile, vaginal and vulvar cancer in Denmark
Olsen J, Jørgensen TR, Kofoed K, Larsen HK
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1082 (17 December 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1082/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1082.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23244352




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