March 16, 2014

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 08-Mar-2014 and 15-Mar-2014

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Research article
Associations of short sleep duration with prehypertension and hypertension among Lithuanian children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study
Kuciene R, Dulskiene V
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:255 (15 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/255/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-255.pdf

Research article
Cardiovascular health: a cross-national comparison between the Maine Syracuse Study (Central New York, USA) and ORISCAV-LUX (Luxembourg)
Crichton GE, Elias MF, Davey A, Sauvageot N, Delagardelle C, Beissel J, Alkerwi A
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:253 (15 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/253/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-253.pdf

Research article
Sexual and reproductive health communication and awareness of contraceptive methods among secondary school female students, northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Melaku YA, Berhane Y, Kinsman J, Reda HL
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:252 (14 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/252/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-252.pdf

Research article
Developing anti-tobacco messages for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: evidence from a national cross-sectional survey
Gould GS, Watt K, Stevenson L, McEwen A, Cadet-James Y, Clough AR
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:250 (13 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/250/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-250.pdf

Research article
Development, implementation and outcome of standards to restrict fatty meat in the food supply and prevent NCDs: learning from an innovative trade/food policy in Ghana
Thow AM, Annan R, Mensah L, Chowdhury SN
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:249 (13 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/249/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-249.pdf

Research article
Non-paying partnerships and its association with HIV risk behavior, program exposure and service utilization among female sex workers in India
Travasso SM, Mahapatra B, Saggurti N, Krishnan S
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:248 (13 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/248/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-248.pdf

Research article
The impact of petrochemical industrialisation on life expectancy and per capita income in Taiwan: an 11-year longitudinal study
Chen Y, Lin W, Chan C
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:247 (12 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/247/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-247.pdf

Research article
Adoption of an evidence-based colorectal cancer screening promotion program by community organizations serving Filipino Americans
Maxwell AE, Danao LL, Cayetano RT, Crespi CM, Bastani R
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:246 (12 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/246/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-246.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24618267

Research article
Incidence of paediatric fatal and non-fatal low speed vehicle run over events in Queensland, Australia: eleven year analysis
Griffin BR, Watt K, Wallis BA, Shields LE, Kimble RM
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:245 (11 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/245/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/245
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-245.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24618226

Research article
Residential characteristics as correlates of occupants' health in the greater Accra region, Ghana
Udofia EA, Yawson AE, Aduful KA, Bwambale FM
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:244 (11 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/244/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-244.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24612884

Research article
Large and forgotten in rural Australia: assessment, attitudes and possible approaches to losing weight in young adult males
Mendis K, Forster T, Paxton K, Hyland K, Yelverton J, McLean R, Canalese J, Brown A, Steinbeck K
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:243 (11 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/243/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-243.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24612872

Research article
Knowledge and perceptions of brucellosis in the pastoral communities adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
Kansiime C, Mugisha A, Makumbi F, Mugisha S, Rwego IB, Sempa J, Kiwanuka SN, Asiimwe BB, Rutebemberwa E
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:242 (10 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/242/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/242
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-242.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24612845

Research article
Workplace gender composition and psychological distress: the importance of the psychosocial work environment
Elwér S, Johansson K, Hammarström A
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:241 (10 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/241/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/241
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-241.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24612791

Research article
Hypertension education and adherence in South Africa: a cost-effectiveness analysis of community health workers
Gaziano TA, Bertram M, Tollman SM, Hofman KJ
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:240 (10 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/240/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/240
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-240.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/24606986

Study protocol
Effectiveness of a smartphone application for improving healthy lifestyles, a randomized clinical trial (EVIDENT II): study protocol
Recio-Rodríguez JI, Martín-Cantera C, González-Viejo N, Gómez-Arranz A, Arietaleanizbeascoa MS, Schmolling-Guinovart Y, Maderuelo-Fernandez JA, Pérez-Arechaederra D, Rodriguez-Sanchez E, Gómez-Marcos MA, García-Ortiz L
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:254 (15 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/254/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-254.pdf

Study protocol
Determining the impact of smoking point of sale legislation among youth (Display) study: a protocol for an evaluation of public health policy
Haw S, Amos A, Eadie D, Frank J, MacDonald L, MacKintosh A, MacGregor A, Miller M, Pearce J, Sharp C, Stead M, Tisch C, van der Sluijs W
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:251 (14 March 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/251/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-251.pdf










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