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Research article
Implementation of the HealthKick intervention in primary schools in low-income settings in the Western Cape Province, South Africa: a process evaluation
de Villiers A, Steyn N, Draper C, Hill J, Dalais L, Fourie J, Lombard C, Barkhuizen G, Lambert E
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:818 (22 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/818/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/818
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2157-8.pdf

Research article
Associations between parental chronic pain and self-esteem, social competence, and family cohesion in adolescent girls and boys – family linkage data from the HUNT study
Kaasbøll J, Ranøyen I, Nilsen W, Lydersen S, Indredavik M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:817 (22 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/817/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/817
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2164-9.pdf

Research article
Do consumers ‘Get the facts’? A survey of alcohol warning label recognition in Australia
Coomber K, Martino F, Barbour I, Mayshak R, Miller P
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:816 (22 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/816/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/816
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2160-0.pdf

Research article
Development of a text message intervention aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm in patients admitted to hospital as a result of injury
Sharpe S, Shepherd M, Kool B, Whittaker R, Nosa V, Dorey E, Galea S, Reid P, Ameratunga S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:815 (22 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/815/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/815
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2130-6.pdf

Research article
Exploring the influence of context in a community-based facilitation intervention focusing on neonatal health and survival in Vietnam: a qualitative study
Duong D, Bergström A, Wallin L, Bui H, Eriksson L, Eldh A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:814 (22 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/814/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/814
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2142-2.pdf

Research article
Understanding the socio-economic and sexual behavioural correlates of male circumcision across eleven voluntary medical male circumcision priority countries in southeastern Africa
Lau F, Jayakumar S, Sgaier S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:813 (22 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/813/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/813
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2135-1.pdf

Research article
Acceptance of sexual minorities, discrimination, social capital and health and well-being: a cross-European study among members of same-sex and opposite-sex couples
van der Star A, Bränström R
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:812 (21 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/812/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/812
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2148-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26293450

Research article
Country characteristics and acute diarrhea in children from developing nations: a multilevel study
Pinzón-Rondón ?, Zárate-Ardila C, Hoyos-Martínez A, Ruiz-Sternberg ?, Vélez-van-Meerbeke A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:811 (21 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/811/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/811
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2120-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26293136

Research article
Designing and implementing a socioeconomic intervention to enhance TB control: operational evidence from the CRESIPT project in Peru
Wingfield T, Boccia D, Tovar M, Huff D, Montoya R, Lewis J, Gilman R, Evans C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:810 (21 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/810/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/810
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2128-0.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26293238

Research article
Risk factors for homicide victimization in post-genocide Rwanda: a population -based case- control study
Rubanzana W, Ntaganira J, Freeman M, Hedt-Gauthier B
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:809 (21 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/809/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/809
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2145-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26293322

Research article
Finding the keys to successful adult-targeted advertisements on obesity prevention: an experimental audience testing study
Dixon H, Scully M, Durkin S, Brennan E, Cotter T, Maloney S, O’Hara B, Wakefield M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:804 (20 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/804/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/804
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2159-6.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26290169

Research article
Substance use and related problems among U.S. women who identify as mostly heterosexual
Hughes T, Wilsnack S, Kristjanson A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:803 (20 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/803/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/803
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2143-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26289792

Research article
Diagnostic accuracy of different body weight and height-based definitions of childhood obesity in identifying overfat among Chinese children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study
Wang L, Hui S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:802 (20 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/802/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/802
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2152-0.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26289936

Research article
Parents' perception of stroller use in young children: a qualitative study
Birken C, Lichtblau B, Lenton-Brym T, Tucker P, Maguire J, Parkin P, Mahant S, on behalf of the TARGet Kids! Collaboration
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:808 (20 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/808/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/808
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1989-6.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26289426

Research article
Impact of migration origin on individual protection strategies against sexual transmission of HIV in Paris metropolitan area, SIRS cohort study, France
Kesteman T, Lapostolle A, Costagliola D, Massari V, Chauvin P
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:807 (20 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/807/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/807
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2051-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26289558

Research article
The contribution of sport participation to overall health enhancing physical activity levels in Australia: a population-based study
Eime R, Harvey J, Charity M, Casey M, van Uffelen J, Payne W
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:806 (20 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/806/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/806
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2156-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26290046

Research article
Do unfavourable working conditions explain mental health inequalities between ethnic groups?: cross-sectional data of the HELIUS study
Nieuwenhuijsen K, Schene A, Stronks K, Snijder M, Frings-Dresen M, Sluiter JK
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:805 (20 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/805/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/805
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2107-5.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26289668

Research article
Improving child survival through a district management strengthening and community empowerment intervention: early implementation experiences from Uganda
Katahoire A, Henriksson D, Ssegujja E, Waiswa P, Ayebare F, Bagenda D, Mbonye A, Peterson S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:797 (19 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/797/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/797
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2129-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26286146

Research article
Effect of an intervention to enhance guideline adherence of occupational physicians on return-to-work self-efficacy in workers sick-listed with common mental disorders
van Beurden K, van der Klink J, Brouwers E, Joosen M, Mathijssen J, Terluin B, van Weeghel J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:796 (19 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/796/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/796
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2125-3.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26286039

Research article
Drowning in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adolescents in Queensland (Australia)
Wallis B, Watt K, Franklin R, Kimble R
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:795 (19 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/795/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/795
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2137-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26286446

Research article
A body shape index and body roundness index: two new body indices to identify diabetes mellitus among rural populations in northeast China
Chang Y, Guo X, Chen Y, Guo L, Li Z, Yu S, Yang H, Sun Y
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:794 (19 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/794/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/794
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2150-2.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26286520

Research article
Correlates of sitting time in adults with type 2 diabetes
Brazeau A, Hajna S, Joseph L, Dasgupta K
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:793 (19 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/793/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/793
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2086-6.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26285581

Research article
Evaluation of psychometric properties and differential item functioning of 8-item Child Perceptions Questionnaires using item response theory
Yau D, Wong M, Lam K, McGrath C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:792 (19 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/792/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/792
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2133-3.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26286333

Research article
Temporal patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior in 10–14 year-old children on weekdays
De Baere S, Lefevre J, De Martelaer K, Philippaerts R, Seghers J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:791 (19 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/791/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/791
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2093-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26285826

Research article
Assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene practices and associated factors in a Buruli ulcer endemic district in Benin (West Africa)
Johnson R, Boni G, Barogui Y, Sopoh G, Houndonougbo M, Anagonou E, Agossadou D, Diez G, Boko M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:801 (19 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/801/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/801
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2154-y.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26286582

Research article
Reorienting risk to resilience: street-involved youth perspectives on preventing the transition to injection drug use
Tozer K, Tzemis D, Amlani A, Coser L, Taylor D, Van Borek N, Saewyc E, Buxton J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:800 (19 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/800/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/800
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2153-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26286577

Research article
Health literacy in Beijing: an assessment of adults’ knowledge and skills regarding communicable diseases
Zhang D, Wu S, Zhang Y, Yang P, MacIntyre C, Seale H, Wang Q
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:799 (19 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/799/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/799
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2151-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26286549

Research article
Improved coverage and timing of childhood vaccinations in two post-Soviet countries, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan
Schweitzer A, Krause G, Pessler F, Akmatov M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:798 (19 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/798/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/798
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2091-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26285702

Research article
Public response to the 2014 chemical spill in West Virginia: knowledge, opinions and behaviours
Savoia E, Stoto M, Gupta R, Wright N, Viswanath K
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:790 (19 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/790/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/790
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2134-2.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26282554

Research article
Multistage carcinogenesis and the incidence of thyroid cancer in the US by sex, race, stage and histology
Meza R, Chang J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:789 (18 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/789/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/789
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2108-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26282269

Research article
Harmful practices in the management of childhood diarrhea in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
Carter E, Bryce J, Perin J, Newby H
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:788 (18 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/788/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/788
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2127-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26282400








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