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Debate
Altering micro-environments to change population health behaviour: towards an evidence base for choice architecture interventions
Hollands GJ, Shemilt I, Marteau TM, Jebb SA, Kelly MP, Nakamura R, Suhrcke M, Ogilvie D
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1218 (21 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1218/abstract
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Research article
Getting vaccinated or not getting vaccinated?: different reasons for getting vaccinated against seasonal or pandemic influenza
Bonfiglioli R, Vignoli M, Guglielmi D, Depolo M, Violante FS
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1221 (21 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1221/abstract
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Research article
Knowledge, perceptions and expectations of capitation payment system in a health insurance setting: a repeated survey of clients and health providers in Kumasi, Ghana
Agyei-Baffour P, Oppong R, Boateng D
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1220 (21 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1220/abstract
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Research article
Parental information-seeking behaviour in childhood vaccinations
Harmsen IA, Doorman GG, Mollema L, Ruiter RA, Kok G, de Melker HE
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1219 (21 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1219/abstract
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Research article
Outdoor fitness equipment in parks: a qualitative study from older adults' perceptions
Chow H
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1216 (21 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1216/abstract
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Research article
Prevalence and risk factors of helicobacter pylori in Turkey: a nationally-representative, cross-sectional, screening with the 13C-Urea breath test
Ozaydin N, Turkyilmaz SA, Cali S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1215 (21 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1215/abstract
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Research article
The mediating role of dietary factors and leisure time physical activity on socioeconomic inequalities in body mass index among Australian adults
Gearon E, Backholer K, Hodge A, Peeters A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1214 (21 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1214/abstract
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Research article
Clustering of risk factors for non-communicable disease and healthcare expenditure in employees with private health insurance presenting for health risk appraisal: a cross-sectional study
Kolbe-Alexander TL, Conradie J, Lambert EV
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1213 (21 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1213/abstract
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Research article
Measles vaccination coverage estimates from surveys, clinic records, and immune markers in oral fluid and blood: a population-based cross-sectional study
Hayford KT, Shomik MS, Al-Emran HM, Moss WJ, Bishai D, Levine OS
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1211 (20 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1211/abstract
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Research article
Impact of social integration on metabolic functions: evidence from a nationally representative longitudinal study of US older adults
Yang YC, Li T, Ji Y
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1210 (20 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1210/abstract
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Research article
Awareness of breast cancer among adolescent girls in Colombo, Sri Lanka: a school based study
Ranasinghe HM, Ranasinghe N, Rodrigo C, Seneviratne RD, Rajapakse S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1209 (20 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1209/abstract
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Research article
The Program SI! intervention for enhancing a healthy lifestyle in preschoolers: first results from a cluster randomized trial
Peñalvo JL, Sotos-Prieto M, Santos-Beneit G, Pocock S, Redondo J, Fuster V
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1208 (20 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1208/abstract
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Research article
Associations between overweight, obesity, health measures and need for recovery in office employees: a cross-sectional analysis
van der Starre RE, Coffeng JK, Hendriksen IJ, van Mechelen W, Boot CR
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1207 (20 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1207/abstract
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Research article
Fruit and vegetable consumption in adolescence and health in early adulthood: a longitudinal analysis of the Statistics Canada's national population health survey
Takaoka Y, Kawakami N
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1206 (20 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1206/abstract
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Research article
Assessing community readiness for overweight and obesity prevention in pre-adolescent girls: a case study
Kesten JM, Cameron N, Griffiths PL
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1205 (20 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1205/abstract
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Research article
Association between shift work and obesity among female nurses: Korean Nurses' Survey
Kim M, Son K, Park H, Choi D, Yoon C, Lee H, Cho E, Cho M
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1204 (20 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1204/abstract
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Research article
Effectiveness of interventions to promote healthy diet in primary care: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Bhattarai N, Prevost A, Wright AJ, Charlton J, Rudisill C, Gulliford MC
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1203 (20 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1203/abstract
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Research article
The oral health of heroin drug users: case study in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Supic ZT, Petrovic R, Milicevic MS, Trajkovic G, Bukumiric Z
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1202 (19 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1202/abstract
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Research article
Heroin use impairs smoking cessation among Australian prisoners
Indig D, Wodak AD, Richmond RL, Butler TG, Archer VA, Wilhelm KA
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1200 (19 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1200/abstract
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Research article
Factors associated with Khat use among youths visiting HIV testing and counseling centers in Gamo Gofa, Southern Ethiopia
Tilahun M, Ayele G
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1199 (18 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1199/abstract
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Research article
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Brazilian adults: a systematic review
Carvalho de Vidigal F, Bressan J, Babio N, Salas-Salvadó J
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1198 (18 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1198/abstract
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Research article
How do couples influence each other's physical activity behaviours in retirement? An exploratory qualitative study
Barnett I, Guell C, Ogilvie D
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1197 (18 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1197/abstract
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Research article
Uptake of liquid-based cytology as an adjunct to conventional cytology for cervical screening in NSW, Australia: a cross-sectional and population-based cohort analysis
Aminisani N, Armstrong BK, Canfell K
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1196 (18 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1196/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24344646

Research article
Depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among Vietnamese secondary school students and proposed solutions: a cross-sectional study
Nguyen DT, Dedding C, Pham TT, Wright P, Bunders J
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1195 (17 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1195/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341792

Research article
Accuracy and consistency of weights provided by home bathroom scales
Yorkin M, Spaccarotella K, Martin-Biggers J, Quick V, Byrd-Bredbenner C
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1194 (17 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1194/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341761

Research article
Drug-related problems in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with dyslipidemia
Zaman Huri H, Chai Ling L
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1192 (17 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1192/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341672

Research article
Relations between the school physical environment and school social capital with student physical activity levels
Button B, Trites S, Janssen I
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1191 (17 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1191/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341628

Research article
What is actually measured in process evaluations for worksite health promotion programs: a systematic review
Wierenga D, Engbers LH, Van Empelen P, Duijts S, Hildebrandt VH, Van Mechelen W
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1190 (17 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1190/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341605

Research article
Group involvement and self-rated health among the Japanese elderly: an examination of bonding and bridging social capital
Kishimoto Y, Suzuki E, Iwase T, Doi H, Takao S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1189 (17 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1189/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341568

Research article
The effectiveness of health impact assessment in influencing decision-making in Australia and New Zealand 2005-2009
Haigh F, Baum F, Dannenberg AL, Harris MF, Harris-Roxas B, Keleher H, Kemp L, Morgan R, Chok HN, Spickett J, Harris E
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1188 (17 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1188/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341545

Research article
A cross-sectional pilot study of the Scottish early development instrument: a tool for addressing inequality
Woolfson LM, Geddes R, McNicol S, Booth JN, Frank J
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1187 (17 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1187/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341526

Research article
The transtheoretical model (TTM) questionnaire for smoking cessation: psychometric properties of the Iranian version
Sarbandi F, Niknami S, Hidarnia A, Hajizadeh E, Montazeri A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1186 (17 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1186/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341503

Research article
A tool to analyze the transferability of health promotion interventions
Cambon L, Minary L, Ridde V, Alla F
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1184 (16 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1184/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341441

Research article
Why parents refuse childhood vaccination: a qualitative study using online focus groups
Harmsen IA, Mollema L, Ruiter RA, Paulussen TG, de Melker HE, Kok G
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1183 (16 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1183/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341406

Research article
Factors associated with HIV infection among children born to mothers on the prevention of mother to child transmission programme at Chitungwiza Hospital, Zimbabwe, 2008
Ngwende S, Gombe NT, Midzi S, Tshimanga M, Shambira G, Chadambuka A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1181 (14 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1181/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1181
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24330311

Study protocol
Social and economic impact of diabetics in Bangladesh: protocol for a case-control study
Shariful Islam SM, Lechner A, Ferrari U, Froeschl G, Niessen LW, Seissler J, Alam DS
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1217 (21 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1217/abstract
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Study protocol
The Diabetes Care Project: an Australian multicentre, cluster randomised controlled trial [study protocol]
Leach MJ, Segal L, Esterman A, Armour C, McDermott R, Fountaine T
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1212 (20 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1212/abstract
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Study protocol
Exploring facilitating factors and barriers to the nationwide dissemination of a Dutch school-based obesity prevention program "DOiT": a study protocol
van Nassau F, Singh AS, van Mechelen W, Paulussen TG, Brug J, Chinapaw MJ
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1201 (19 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1201/abstract
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Study protocol
Obese parents – obese children? Psychological-psychiatric risk factors of parental behavior and experience for the development of obesity in children aged 0–3: study protocol
Grube M, Bergmann S, Keitel A, Herfurth-Majstorovic K, Wendt V, von Klitzing K, Klein AM
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1193 (17 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1193/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341703

Study protocol
Improving mental health of adolescents with Type 1 diabetes: protocol for a randomized controlled trial of the Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained online adolescent and parenting support intervention
Hackworth NJ, Matthews J, Burke K, Petrovic Z, Klein B, Northam EA, Kyrios M, Chiechomski L, Cameron FJ
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1185 (17 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1185/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1185
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24341465

Study protocol
The cost-effectiveness and consumer acceptability of taxation strategies to reduce rates of overweight and obesity among children in Australia: study protocol
Comans TA, Whitty JA, Hills AP, Kendall E, Turkstra E, Gordon LG, Byrnes JM, Scuffham PA
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1182 (14 December 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1182/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-1182.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24330325




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