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The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 29-Jul-2014 and 05-Aug-2014
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Research article
Active commuting to school, cognitive performance, and academic achievement: an observational study in Dutch adolescents using accelerometers
Van Dijk ML, De Groot RH, Van Acker F, Savelberg HH, Kirschner PA
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:799 (5 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/799/abstract
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Research article
A public health threat in Hungary: obesity, 2013
Rurik I, Torzsa P, Szidor J, Móczár C, Iski G, Albók ?, Ungvári T, Jancsó Z, Sándor J
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:798 (5 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/798/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-798.pdf

Research article
Parental chronic pain in relation to chronic pain in their adult offspring: family-linkage within the HUNT Study, Norway
Lier R, Nilsen TI, Mork PJ
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:797 (5 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/797/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-797.pdf

Study protocol
A comparison of three types of web-based inhibition training for the reduction of alcohol consumption in problem drinkers: study protocol
Jones A, McGrath E, Houben K, Nederkoorn C, Robinson E, Field M
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:796 (5 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/796/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-796.pdf

Research article
Primary caregiver knowledge of paediatric physical activity recommendations in the United Kingdom and its association with caregiver behaviour: an observational study
Sawyer A, Smith L, Schrempft S, van Jaarsveld CH, Wardle J, Fisher A
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:795 (4 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/795/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-795.pdf

Research article
Experiences of dementia in a foreign country: qualitative content analysis of interviews with people with dementia
Mazaheri M, Eriksson LE, Nasrabadi AN, Sunvisson H, Heikkilä K
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:794 (4 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/794/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-794.pdf

Research article
A qualitative study of independent fast food vendors near secondary schools in disadvantaged Scottish neighbourhoods
Estrade M, Dick S, Crawford F, Jepson R, Ellaway A, McNeill G
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:793 (4 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/793/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-793.pdf

Research article
Double-standards in reporting of risk and responsibility for sexual health: a qualitative content analysis of negatively toned UK newsprint articles
Martin SP, McDaid LM, Hilton S
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:792 (4 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/792/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-792.pdf

Research article
Culture, acculturation and smoking use in Hmong, Khmer, Laotians, and Vietnamese communities in Minnesota
Burgess DJ, Mock J, Schillo BA, Saul JE, Phan T, Chhith Y, Alesci N, Foldes SS
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:791 (4 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/791/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-791.pdf

Research article
Health related quality of life of immigrant children: towards a new pattern in Germany?
Villalonga-Olives E, von Steinbüchel N, Witte C, Kasten E, Kawachi I, Kiese-Himmel C
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:790 (3 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/790/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-790.pdf

Research article
High-intensity compared to moderate-intensity training for exercise initiation, enjoyment, adherence, and intentions: an intervention study
Heinrich KM, Patel PM, O¿Neal JL, Heinrich BS
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:789 (3 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/789/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-789.pdf

Research article
Estimating the burden of acute gastrointestinal illness in the community in Gansu Province, northwest China, 2012-2013
Sang X, Liang X, Li J, Li J, Bai L, Sun J, Chen Y
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:787 (3 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/787/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-787.pdf

Research article
Developing cancer warning statements for alcoholic beverages
Pettigrew S, Jongenelis M, Chikritzhs T, Slevin T, Pratt IS, Glance D, Liang W
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:786 (3 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/786/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-786.pdf

Research article
Risk factors of malnutrition among preschool children in Terengganu, Malaysia: a case control study
Wong H, Moy F, Nair S
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:785 (3 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/785/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-785.pdf

Research article
Increase in condom use and decline in prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among high-risk men who have sex with men and transgender persons in Maharashtra, India: Avahan, the India AIDS Initiative
Ramanathan S, Deshpande S, Gautam A, Pardeshi DB, Ramakrishnan L, Goswami P, Adhikary R, George B, Paranjape RS, Mainkar MM
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:784 (3 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/784/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-784.pdf

Study protocol
Efficacy of a physical exercise training programme COPD in primary care: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
Fastenau A, Muris JW, de Bie RA, Hendriks EJ, Asijee GM, Beekman E, Gosselink R, van Schayck OC
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:788 (3 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/788/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-788.pdf

Research article
Determinants for acceptance of preventive treatment against heart disease - a web-based population survey
Bo NJ, Ejg JD, Dorte G, Lind BB, Veldt LP
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:783 (2 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/783/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-783.pdf

Research article
Overcoming cut-off restrictions in multimorbidity prevalence estimates
Holzer BM, Siebenhuener K, Bopp M, Minder CE
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:780 (1 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/780/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-780.pdf

Research article
The impact of interventions to prevent obesity or improve obesity related behaviours in children (0-5 years) from socioeconomically disadvantaged and/or indigenous families: a systematic review
Laws R, Campbell KJ, van der Pligt P, Russell G, Ball K, Lynch J, Crawford D, Taylor R, Askew D, Denney-Wilson E
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:779 (1 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/779/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-779.pdf

Research article
Is anybody doing it? an experimental study of the effect of normative messages on intention to do physical activity
van Bavel R, Esposito G, Baranowski T
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:778 (31 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/778/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-778.pdf

Research article
Steering teens safe: a randomized trial of a parent-based intervention to improve safe teen driving
Peek-Asa C, Cavanaugh JE, Yang J, Chande V, Young T, Ramirez M
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:777 (31 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/777/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/777
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-777.pdf

Research article
Risk Factors of Stroke in Western and Asian Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies
Chen X, Zhou L, Zhang Y, Yi D, Liu L, Rao W, Wu Y, Ma D, Liu X, Zhou XA, Lin H, Cheng D, Yi D
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:776 (31 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/776/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-776.pdf

Research article
Knowledge and awareness about STDs among women in Bangladesh
Hossain M, Mani KK, Sidik SM, Shahar HK, Islam R
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:775 (31 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/775/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-775.pdf

Research article
Improving awareness of preconception health among adolescents: experience of a school-based intervention in Lebanon
Charafeddine L, El Rafei R, Azizi S, Sinno D, Alamiddine K, Howson CP, Walani SR, Ammar W, Nassar A, Yunis K
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:774 (31 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/774/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-774.pdf

Research article
Factors associated with sterilization use among women leaving a U.S. jail: a mixed methods study
Ramaswamy M, Kelly PJ
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:773 (31 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/773/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-773.pdf

Research article
Socio-cultural factors influencing the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Nigeria: a synthesis of the literature
Iwelunmor J, Ezeanolue EE, Airhihenbuwa CO, Obiefune MC, Ezeanolue CO, Ogedegbe GG
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:771 (30 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/771/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-771.pdf

Research article
"These issues aren't talked about at home": a qualitative study of the sexual and reproductive health information preferences of adolescents in Vanuatu
Kennedy EC, Bulu S, Harris J, Humphreys D, Malverus J, Gray NJ
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:770 (30 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/770/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-770.pdf

Research article
Prevalence of depression in adults with type 2 diabetes in the Basque Country: relationship with glycaemic control and health care costs
Alonso-Morán E, Satylganova A, Orueta JF, Nuño-Solinis R
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:769 (30 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/769/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-769.pdf

Research article
Levels and distribution of self-rated health in the Kazakh population: results from the Kazakhstan household health survey 2012
Supiyev A, Nurgozhin T, Zhumadilov Z, Sharman A, Marmot M, Bobak M
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:768 (30 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/768/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-768.pdf

Research article
Analysis of prices paid by low-income countries - how price sensitive is government demand for medicines?
Srivastava D, McGuire A
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:767 (30 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/767/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-767.pdf

Research article
Occupational injuries among children and adolescents in Cusco Province: a cross-sectional study
Schlick C, Joachin M, Briceño L, Moraga D, Radon K
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:766 (30 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/766/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/766
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-766.pdf

Study protocol
Evaluating a health care provider delivered intervention to reduce intimate partner violence and mitigate associated health risks: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial in Mexico City
Falb KL, Diaz–Olavarrieta C, Campos PA, Valades J, Cardenas R, Carino G, Gupta J
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:772 (30 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/772/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/772
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-772.pdf

Research article
Severity of injuries in different modes of transport, expressed with disability-adjusted life years (DALYs)
Tainio M, Olkowicz D, Teresi¿ski G, de Nazelle A, Nieuwenhuijsen MJ
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:765 (29 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/765/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-765.pdf

Research article
Factors associated with low fitness in adolescents - A mixed methods study
Charlton R, Gravenor MB, Rees A, Knox G, Hill R, Rahman MA, Jones K, Christian D, Baker JS, Stratton G, Brophy S
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:764 (29 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/764/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-764.pdf

Research article
Application of the Occupational Sitting and Physical Activity Questionnaire (OSPAQ) to office based workers
Jancey J, Tye M, McGann S, Blackford K, Lee AH
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:762 (29 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/762/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-762.pdf

Study protocol
Health Equilibrium Initiative: a public health intervention to narrow the health gap and promote a healthy weight in Swedish children
Magnusson M, Hallmyr Lewis M, Smaga-Blom M, Pickering C
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:763 (29 July 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/763/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-763.pdf








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