December 14, 2013

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 06-Dec-2013 and 13-Dec-2013

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Research article
Is retirement good for your health? A systematic review of longitudinal studies
van der Heide I, van Rijn RM, Robroek SJ, Burdorf A, Proper KI
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1180 (13 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1180/abstract
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Research article
Smoking among older childbearing women - a marker of risky health behaviour a registry-based study in Finland
Lamminpää R, Vehviläinen-Julkunen K, Gissler M, Heinonen S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1179 (13 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1179/abstract
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Research article
Stigma towards a neglected tropical diseases: felt and enacted stigma scores among podoconioisis patients in Northern Ethiopia
Deribe K, Tomczyk S, Mousley E, Tamiru A, Davey G
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1178 (13 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1178/abstract
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Research article
"Physical activity in daily life is associated with lower adiposity values than doing weekly sports in Lc65+ cohort at baseline"
Danon-Hersch N, Santos-Eggimann B
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1175 (13 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1175/abstract
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Research article
Screen-based media use clusters are related to other activity behaviours and health indicators in adolescents
Straker L, Smith A, Hands B, Olds T, Abbott R
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1174 (13 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1174/abstract
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Research article
Spoiled breastmilk and bad water; local understandings of diarrhea causes and prevention in rural Sierra Leone
McMahon SA, George AS, Yumkella F, Diaz T
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1172 (13 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1172/abstract
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Research article
Rates and risk factors for drug resistance tuberculosis in Northeastern China
Liu Q, Zhu L, Shao Y, Song H, Li G, Zhou Y, Shi J, Zhong C, Chen C, Lu W
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1171 (13 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1171/abstract
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Research article
The social gradient in work and health: a cross-sectional study exploring the relationship between working conditions and health inequalities
Hämmig O, Bauer GF
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1170 (13 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1170/abstract
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Research article
Women's responses to changes in U.S. preventive task force's mammography screening guidelines: results of focus groups with ethnically diverse women
Allen JD, Bluethmann SM, Sheets M, Opdyke KM, Gates-Ferris K, Hurlbert M, Harden E
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1169 (12 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1169/abstract
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Research article
Burden of micronutrient deficiencies by socio-economic strata in children aged 6 months to 5 years in the Philippines
Wieser S, Plessow R, Eichler K, Malek O, Capanzana MV, Agdeppa I, Bruegger U
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1167 (11 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1167/abstract
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Research article
School travel and children's physical activity: a cross-sectional study examining the influence of distance
Faulkner G, Stone M, Buliung R, Wong B, Mitra R
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1166 (11 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1166/abstract
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Research article
Health promotion in the Danish maritime setting: challenges and possibilities for changing lifestyle behavior and health among seafarers
Hjarnoe L, Leppin A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1165 (11 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1165/abstract
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Research article
Delayed sleep phase syndrome in adolescents: prevalence and correlates in a large population based study
Sivertsen B, Pallesen S, Stormark KM, Bøe T, Lundervold AJ, Hysing M
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1163 (11 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1163/abstract
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Research article
Mapping and exploring health systems' response to intimate partner violence in Spain
Goicolea I, Briones-Vozmediano E, Öhman A, Edin K, Minvielle F, Vives-Cases C
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1162 (10 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1162/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24325328

Research article
Multimorbidity prevalence in the general population: the role of obesity in chronic disease clustering
Agborsangaya CB, Ngwakongnwi E, Lahtinen M, Cooke T, Johnson JA
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1161 (10 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1161/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24325303

Research article
Did past economic prosperity affect the health related quality of life predictors? A longitudinal study on a representative sample of Slovenian family medicine patients
Cerne A, Svab I, Kersnik J, Selic P
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1160 (10 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1160/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24325279

Research article
Alcohol marketing and drunkenness among students in the Philippines: findings from the nationally representative Global School-based Student Health Survey
Swahn MH, Palmier JB, Benegas-Segarra A, Sinson FA
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1159 (10 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1159/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24325264

Research article
Antibiotic use and resistance in emerging economies: a situation analysis for Viet Nam
Nguyen KV, Thi Do NT, Chandna A, Nguyen TV, Pham CV, Doan PM, Nguyen AQ, Thi Nguyen CK, Larsson M, Escalante S, Olowokure B, Laxminarayan R, Gelband H, Horby P, Thi Ngo HB, Hoang MT, Farrar J, Hien TT, Wertheim HF
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1158 (10 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1158/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24325208

Research article
The relevance of socio-demographic and occupational variables for the assessment of work-related stress risk
Marinaccio A, Ferrante P, Corfiati M, Di Tecco C, Rondinone BM, Bonafede M, Ronchetti M, Persechino B, Iavicoli S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1157 (10 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1157/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24325192

Research article
Trends in adult current asthma prevalence and contributing risk factors in the United States by state: 2000--2009
Zhang X, Morrison-Carpenter T, Holt JB, Callahan DB
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1156 (10 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1156/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24325173

Research article
Community stigma endorsement and voluntary counseling and testing behavior and attitudes among female heads of household in Zambezia Province, Mozambique
Mukolo A, Blevins M, Victor B, Paulin HN, Vaz LM, Sidat M, Vergara AE
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1155 (10 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1155/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24325151

Research article
Effectiveness and feasibility of lowering playground density during recess to promote physical activity and decrease sedentary time at primary school
D¿Haese S, Van Dyck D, De Bourdeaudhuij I, Cardon G
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1154 (10 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1154/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24325655

Research article
Thyroid volume, goiter prevalence, and selenium levels in an iodine-sufficient area: a cross-sectional study
Liu Y, Huang H, Zeng J, Sun C
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1153 (10 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1153/abstract
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Research article
Unmarried male migrants and sexual risk behavior: a cross-sectional study in Shanghai, China
Wang K, Wu J, Li Y, Zhao R, Zhou Y, Ji HL
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1152 (9 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1152/abstract
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Research article
Epidemiology and awareness of hypertension in a rural Ugandan community: a cross-sectional study
Kotwani P, Kwarisiima D, Clark TD, Kabami J, Geng EH, Jain V, Chamie G, Petersen ML, Thirumurthy H, Kamya MR, Charlebois ED, Havlir DV
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1151 (9 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1151/abstract
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Research article
The association of marital relationship and perceived social support with mental health of women in Pakistan
Qadir F, Khalid A, Haqqani S, Zill-e-Huma, Medhin G
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1150 (9 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1150/abstract
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Research article
Experiences on recruitment and retention of volunteers in the first HIV vaccine trial in Dar es Salam, Tanzania - the phase I/II HIVIS 03 trial
Bakari M, Munseri P, Francis J, Aris E, Moshiro C, Siyame D, Janabi M, Ngatoluwa M, Aboud S, Lyamuya E, Sandström E, Mhalu F
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1149 (9 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1149/abstract
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Research article
Determinants and protective behaviours regarding tick bites among school children in the Netherlands: a cross-sectional study
Beaujean DJ, Gassner F, Wong A, Steenbergen van JE, Crutzen R, Ruwaard D
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1148 (9 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1148/abstract
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Research article
Contributions of major smoking-related diseases to reduction in life expectancy associated with smoking in Chinese adults: a cross-sectional study
Han W, Jiang J, Li J, Zeng X, Zou X, Wu Y, Chen Y, Zhao P, Hou L, Pang H, Liu B
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1147 (9 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1147/abstract
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Research article
Water source and diarrhoeal disease risk in children under 5 years old in Cambodia: a prospective diary based study
Hunter PR, Risebro H, Yen M, Lefebvre H, Lo C, Hartemann P, Longuet C, Jaquenoud F
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1145 (9 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1145/abstract
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Research article
A cross-sectional survey of experts' opinions about the relative effectiveness of tobacco control strategies for the general population versus disadvantaged groups: what do we choose in the absence of evidence?
Paul CL, Turon H, Bonevski B, Bryant J, McElduff P
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1144 (8 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1144/abstract
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Research article
A longitudinal study of quality of life of earthquake survivors in L'Aquila, Italy
Valenti M, Masedu F, Mazza M, Tiberti S, Di Giovanni C, Calvarese A, Pirro R, Sconci V
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1143 (7 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1143/abstract
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Research article
Assessment of knowledge on sexually transmitted infections and sexual risk behaviour in two rural districts of Bhutan
Norbu K, Mukhia S, Tshokey
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1142 (6 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1142/abstract
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Research article
The impact of chronic disease self-management programs: healthcare savings through a community-based intervention
Ahn S, Basu R, Smith ML, Jiang L, Lorig K, Whitelaw N, Ory MG
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1141 (6 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1141/abstract
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Research article
Parental alcohol misuse and hazardous drinking among offspring in a general teenage population: gender-specific findings from the Young-HUNT 3 study
Haugland SH, Holmen TL, Ravndal E, Bratberg GH
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1140 (6 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1140/abstract
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Study protocol
Reducing disease burden and health inequalities arising from chronic disease among indigenous children: an early childhood caries intervention in Aotearoa/New Zealand
Broughton JR, Maipi JT, Person M, Thomson WM, Morgaine KC, Tiakiwai S, Kilgour J, Berryman K, Lawrence HP, Jamieson LM
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1177 (13 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1177/abstract
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Study protocol
Attentional bias retraining in cigarette smokers attempting smoking cessation (ARTS): Study protocol for a double blind randomised controlled trial
Begh R, Munafò MR, Shiffman S, Ferguson SG, Nichols L, Mohammed MA, Holder RL, Sutton S, Aveyard P
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1176 (13 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1176/abstract
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Study protocol
Improving Adherence Physical Activity with a Smartphone Application Based on Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (APPCOID)
Pérez-Cruzado D, Cuesta-Vargas AI
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1173 (13 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1173/abstract
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Study protocol
A cluster randomised controlled trial of the Climate Schools: Ecstasy and Emerging Drugs Module in Australian secondary schools: study protocol
Champion KE, Teesson M, Newton NC
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1168 (12 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1168/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1168
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Study protocol
Design of a quasi-experiment on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of using the child-interview intervention during the investigation following a report of child abuse and/or neglect
Snoeren F, Hoefnagels C, Lamers-Winkelman F, Baeten P, Evers SM
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1164 (11 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1164/abstract
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Study protocol
The Colorado LEAP Study: rationale and design of a study to assess the short term longitudinal effectiveness of a preschool nutrition and physical activity program
Bellows LL, Johnson SL, Davies PL, Anderson J, Gavin WJ, Boles RE
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1146 (9 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1146/abstract
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