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Research article
Demographic and clinical characteristics of deaths associated with influenza A(H1N1) pdm09 in Central America and Dominican Republic 2009–2010
Chacon R, Mirza S, Rodriguez D, Paredes A, Guzman G, Moreno L, Then C, Jara J, Blanco N, Bonilla L, Clara W, Minaya P, Palekar R, Azziz-Baumgartner E
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:734 (31 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/734/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/734
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Research article
Socio-economic determinants of disease progression among HIV infected adults in Kenya
Gitahi–Kamau N, Kiarie J, Mutai K, Gatumia B, Gatongi P, Lakati A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:733 (31 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/733/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/733
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Research article
Do school crossing guards make crossing roads safer? A quasi-experimental study of pedestrian-motor vehicle collisions in Toronto, Canada
Rothman L, Perry D, Buliung R, Macarthur C, To T, Macpherson A, Larsen K, Howard A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:732 (31 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/732/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/732
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2065-y.pdf

Research article
Perception of drinking water safety and factors influencing acceptance and sustainability of a water quality intervention in rural southern India
Francis M, Nagarajan G, Sarkar R, Mohan V, Kang G, Balraj V
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:731 (30 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/731/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/731
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Research article
A cost-utility analysis of cervical cancer screening and human papillomavirus vaccination in the Philippines
Guerrero A, Genuino A, Santillan M, Praditsitthikorn N, Chantarastapornchit V, Teerawattananon Y, Alejandria M, Toral J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:730 (30 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/730/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/730
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2046-1.pdf

Research article
Socioeconomic factors and other sources of variation in the prevalence of genital chlamydia infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Crichton J, Hickman M, Campbell R, Batista-Ferrer H, Macleod J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:729 (30 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/729/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/729
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2069-7.pdf

Research article
Factors influencing full immunization coverage among 12–23 months of age children in Ethiopia: evidence from the national demographic and health survey in 2011
Lakew Y, Bekele A, Biadgilign S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:728 (30 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/728/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/728
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2078-6.pdf

Research article
Recency and frequency of HIV testing among men who have sex with men in Germany and socio-demographic factors associated with testing behaviour
Marcus U, Gassowski M, Kruspe M, Drewes J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:727 (30 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/727/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/727
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1945-5.pdf

Research article
HIV, Hepatitis B and C among people who inject drugs: high prevalence of HIV and Hepatitis C RNA positive infections observed in Delhi, India
Ray Saraswati L, Sarna A, Sebastian M, Sharma V, Madan I, Thior I, Pulerwitz J, Tun W
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:726 (30 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/726/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/726
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2003-z.pdf

Research article
A realist evaluation of community-based participatory research: partnership synergy, trust building and related ripple effects
Jagosh J, Bush P, Salsberg J, Macaulay A, Greenhalgh T, Wong G, Cargo M, Green L, Herbert C, Pluye P
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:725 (30 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/725/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/725
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1949-1.pdf

Study protocol
Cultural adaptation of a brief motivational intervention for heavy drinking among Hispanics in a medical setting
Field C, Cabriales J, Woolard R, Tyroch A, Caetano R, Castro Y
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:724 (30 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/724/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/724
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Research article
Prevalence and pattern of alcohol consumption during pregnancy in the Netherlands
Lanting C, van Dommelen P, van der Pal-de Bruin K, Bennebroek Gravenhorst J, van Wouwe J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:723 (29 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/723/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/723
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2070-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26219278

Research article
Bicycle-related hospitalizations at a Taiwanese level I Trauma Center
Liu H, Rau C, Liang C, Wu S, Hsu S, Hsieh H, Hsieh C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:722 (29 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/722/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/722
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2075-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26219341

Research article
Factors associated with DELAY in diagnosis among tuberculosis patients in Hohoe Municipality, Ghana
Osei E, Akweongo P, Binka F
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:721 (29 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/721/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/721
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1922-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26220804

Research article
Do body mass index trajectories affect the risk of type 2 diabetes? A case–control study
Mano Y, Yokomichi H, Suzuki K, Takahashi A, Yoda Y, Tsuji M, Sato M, Shinohara R, Mizorogi S, Mochizuki M, Yamagata Z
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:718 (28 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/718/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/718
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2073-y.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26215867

Research article
The influence of dairy consumption, sedentary behaviour and physical activity on bone mass in Flemish children: a cross-sectional study
Sioen I, Michels N, Polfliet C, De Smet S, D’Haese S, Roggen I, Deschepper J, Goemaere S, Valtueña J, De Henauw S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:717 (28 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/717/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/717
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2077-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26216100

Research article
Assessment of knowledge regarding tuberculosis among non-medical university students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study
Rana M, Sayem A, Karim R, Islam N, Islam R, Zaman T, Hossain G
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:716 (28 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/716/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/716
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2071-0.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26215721

Research article
Development of a Canadian socioeconomic status index for the study of health outcomes related to environmental pollution
Chan E, Serrano J, Chen L, Stieb D, Jerrett M, Osornio-Vargas A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:714 (28 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/714/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/714
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1992-y.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26215141

Research article
Protective practices against zoonotic infections among rural and slum communities from South Central Chile
Mason M, Gonzalez M, Hodges J, Muñoz-Zanzi C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:713 (28 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/713/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/713
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1964-2.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26215091

Research article
Exposure to cooking fuels and birth weight in Lanzhou, China: a birth cohort study
Jiang M, Qiu J, Zhou M, He X, Cui H, Lerro C, Lv L, Lin X, Zhang C, Zhang H, Xu R, Zhu D, Dang Y, Han X, Zhang H, Bai H, Chen Y, Tang Z, Lin R, Yao T, Su J, Xu X, Liu X, Wang W, Wang Y, Ma B, Qiu W, Zhu C, Wang S, Huang H, Zhao N, Li X, Liu Q, Zhang Y
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:712 (28 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/712/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/712
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2038-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26215397

Research article
Are area-based initiatives able to improve area safety in deprived areas? A quasi-experimental evaluation of the Dutch District Approach
Kramer D, Jongeneel-Grimen B, Stronks K, Droomers M, Kunst A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:711 (28 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/711/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/711
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2027-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26215185

Research article
Time to unsafe sexual practice among cross-border female sex workers in Metemma Yohannes, North West Ethiopia
Gezie L, Taye B, Ayele T
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:710 (28 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/710/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/710
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2035-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26215290

Research article
Active Smarter Kids (ASK): Rationale and design of a cluster-randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of daily physical activity on children’s academic performance and risk factors for non-communicable diseases
Resaland GK, Moe V, Aadland E, Steene-Johannessen J, Glosvik ?, Andersen JR, Kvalheim OM, McKay HA, Anderssen SA, on behalf of the ASK study group
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:709 (28 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/709/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/709
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2049-y.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26215478

Research article
Internal migration and the health of the returned population: a nationally representative study of China
Zhang L, Liu S, Zhang G, Wu S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:719 (28 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/719/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/719
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2074-x.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26215980

Study protocol
Design and baseline characteristics of the PerfectFit study: a multicenter cluster-randomized trial of a lifestyle intervention in employees with increased cardiovascular risk
Kouwenhoven-Pasmooij T, Djikanovic B, Robroek S, Helmhout P, Burdorf A, Hunink M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:715 (28 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/715/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/715
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2059-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26215589

Research article
Ecological correlation between diabetes hospitalizations and fine particulate matter in Italian provinces
Solimini A, D’Addario M, Villari P
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:708 (25 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/708/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/708
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2018-5.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26208978

Research article
An evaluation of evidence-based paediatric injury prevention policies across Canada
Macpherson A, Brussoni M, Fuselli P, Middaugh-Bonney T, Piedt S, Pike I
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:707 (25 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/707/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/707
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1986-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26208854

Research article
Factors that lead to the use of crack cocaine in combination with marijuana in Brazil: a qualitative study
Gonçalves J, Nappo S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:706 (25 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/706/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/706
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2063-0.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26209238

Research article
Change in the association of body mass index and systolic blood pressure in Germany – national cross-sectional surveys 1998 and 2008–2011
Adler C, Schaffrath Rosario A, Diederichs C, Neuhauser H
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:705 (25 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/705/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/705
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2023-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26209098

Research article
Is alcohol consumption in older adults associated with poor self-rated health? Cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
Frisher M, Mendonça M, Shelton N, Pikhart H, de Oliveira C, Holdsworth C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:703 (24 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/703/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/703
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1993-x.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26205898

Research article
Factors associated with sexual risk behaviors with non-steady partners and lack of recent HIV testing among German men who have sex with men in steady relationships: results from a cross-sectional internet survey
Kramer S, Drewes J, Kruspe M, Marcus U
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:702 (24 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/702/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/702
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1987-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26205833

Research article
Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in adults aged 40–79 years in Germany with and without prior coronary heart disease or stroke
Truthmann J, Busch M, Scheidt-Nave C, Mensink G, Gößwald A, Endres M, Neuhauser H
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:701 (24 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/701/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/701
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1929-5.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26205716

Research article
Income adequacy and education associated with the prevalence of obesity in rural Saskatchewan, Canada
Chen Y, Rennie D, Karunanayake C, Janzen B, Hagel L, Pickett W, Dyck R, Lawson J, Dosman J, Pahwa P, the Saskatchewan Rural Health Study Group
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:700 (24 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/700/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/700
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2006-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26205987

Research article
Acceptability of delivery modes for lifestyle advice in a large scale randomised controlled obesity prevention trial
Kozica SL, Lombard CB, Ilic D, Ng S, Harrison CL, Teede HJ
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:699 (24 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/699/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/699
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1995-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26205958

Research article
Informal employment and health status in Central America
López-Ruiz M, Artazcoz L, Martínez J, Rojas M, Benavides F
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:698 (24 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/698/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/698
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2030-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26206153

Research article
Promotion of influenza vaccination among health care workers: findings from a tertiary care children’s hospital in Italy
Cozza V, Alfonsi V, Rota M, Paolini V, Ciofi degli Atti M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:697 (24 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/697/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/697
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2067-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26204896

Research article
Seroprevalence report on tick-borne encephalitis virus and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus among Malaysian’s farm workers
Mohd Shukri M, Ling Kho K, Ghane Kisomi M, Lani R, Marlina S, Muhd Radzi S, Tee Tay S, Ping Wong L, Awang Mahmud A, Hassan Nizam Q, Abu Bakar S, Zandi K
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:704 (24 July 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/704/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/704
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1901-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26205588








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