February 18, 2013

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 10-Feb-2013 and 17-Feb-2013

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Study protocol
Study protocol: Fit for Delivery - Can a lifestyle intervention in pregnancy result in measurable health benefits for mothers and newborns? A randomized controlled trial
Sagedal LR, Øverby NC, Lohne-Seiler H, Bere E, Torstveit MK, Henriksen T, Vistad I
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:132 (13 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/132/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-132.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23406306

Study protocol
Effectiveness of a minimal psychological intervention to reduce mild to moderate depression and chronic fatigue in a working population: the design of a randomized controlled trial
Aelfers E, Bosma H, Houkes I, van Eijk JT
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:129 (12 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/129/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-129.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23402525

Study protocol
Effectiveness of exercise intervention and health promotion on cardiovascular risk factors in middle-aged men. A protocol of a randomized controlled trial
From S, Liira H, Leppävuori J, Remes-Lyly T, Tikkanen H, Pitkälä K
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:125 (11 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/125/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-125.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23398957

Research article
Depression- and anxiety-related sick leave and the risk of permanent disability and mortality in the working population in Germany: a cohort study
Wedegaertner F, Arnhold-Kerri S, Sittaro N, Bleich S, Geyer S, Lee WE
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:145 (17 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/145/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-145.pdf

Research article
Trends in HIV infection surveillance data among men who have sex with men in Norway, 1995-2011
Jakopanec I, Grjibovski AM, Nilsen Ø, Blystad H, Aavitsland P
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:144 (17 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/144/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-144.pdf

Research article
Sexually transmitted infections based on the syndromic approach in Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Moges B, Yismaw G, Kassu A, Megabiaw B, Alemu S, Amare B, Muluye D
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:143 (16 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/143/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-143.pdf

Research article
Health-related quality of life in adolescents with screening-detected celiac disease, before and one year after diagnosis and initiation of gluten-free diet, a prospective nested case-referent study
Nordyke K, Norström F, Lindholm L, Stenlund H, Rosén A, Ivarsson A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:142 (16 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/142/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-142.pdf

Research article
High prevalence of overweight among adolescents in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Nguyen PV, Hong TK, Hoang T, Nguyen DT, Robert AR
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:141 (15 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/141/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-141.pdf

Research article
Intention to voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT) among health professionals in jimma zone, Ethiopia: the theory of planned behavior (TPB) perspective
Abamecha F, Godesso A, Girma E
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:140 (15 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/140/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-140.pdf

Research article
A cross-sectional study to assess knowledge about HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention measures in company workers in Ecuador
Cabezas MC, Fornasini M, Dardenne N, Borja T, Albert A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:139 (15 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/139/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-139.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23410074

Research article
Pre-pregnancy predictors of hypertension in pregnancy among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in north Queensland, Australia; a prospective cohort study
Campbell SK, Lynch J, Esterman A, McDermott R
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:138 (15 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/138/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-138.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23410045

Research article
Distribution and determinants of functioning and disability in aged adults - results from the German KORA-Age study
Strobl R, Müller M, Emeny R, Peters A, Grill E
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:137 (14 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/137/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-137.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23410010

Research article
Compliance with different physical activity recommendations and its association with socio-demographic characteristics using an objective measure
Scheers T, Philippaerts R, Lefevre J
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:136 (14 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/136/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-136.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23409982

Research article
Malaria burden and case management in the Republic of Congo: limited use and application of rapid diagnostic tests results
Ntoumi F, Vouvoungui JC, Ibara R, Landry M, Sidibé A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:135 (14 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/135/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-135.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23409963

Research article
Compliance and enforcement of a partial smoking ban in Lisbon taxis: an exploratory cross-sectional study
Ravara SB, Castelo-Branco M, Aguiar P, Calheiros JM
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:134 (14 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/134/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-134.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23406366

Research article
Which outcome expectancies are important in determining young adults' intentions to use condoms with casual sexual partners?: A cross-sectional study
Newby KV, Brown KE, French DP, Wallace LM
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:133 (13 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/133/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-133.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23406327

Research article
Determinants of poor adherence to secondary antibiotic prophylaxis for rheumatic fever recurrence on Lifou, New Caledonia: a retrospective cohort study
Gasse B, Baroux N, Rouchon B, Meunier J, Frémicourt I, D¿Ortenzio E
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:131 (12 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/131/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-131.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23402561

Research article
Determinants of skilled attendance for delivery in Northwest Ethiopia- a community based nested case control study
Birhanu Z, Andargae G, Awoke T, Assefa G, Negesse D
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:130 (12 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/130/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-130.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23402542

Research article
The performance of the K10, K6 and GHQ-12 to screen for present state DSM-IV disorders among disability claimants
Cornelius BL, Groothoff JW, Klink JJ, Brouwer S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:128 (12 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/128/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-128.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23402478

Research article
Effectiveness of the physical activity promotion programme on the quality of life and the cardiopulmonary function for inactive people: Randomized controlled trial
Martin-Valero R, Cuesta-Vargas AI, Labajos-Manzanares MT
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:127 (12 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/127/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-127.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23399032

Research article
Food, fizzy, and football: promoting unhealthy food and beverages through sport - a New Zealand case study
Carter M, Signal L, Edwards R, Hoek J, Maher A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:126 (11 February 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/126/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/126
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-126.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23399019




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