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Research article
Exposure to 3G mobile phone signals does not affect the biological features of brain tumor cells
Liu Y, Li G, Fu X, Xue J, Ji S, Zhang Z, Zhang Y, Li A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:764 (8 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/764/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/764
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1996-7.pdf

Research article
Effectiveness of psychoeducation in reducing sickness absence and improving mental health in individuals at risk of having a mental disorder: a randomised controlled trial
Pedersen P, Søgaard H, Labriola M, Nohr E, Jensen C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:763 (8 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/763/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/763
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2087-5.pdf

Research article
“Tired of watching customers walk out the door because of the smoke”: a content analysis of media coverage of voluntarily smokefree restaurants and bars
McDaniel P, Offen N, Yerger V, Forsyth S, Malone R
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:761 (8 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/761/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/761
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2094-6.pdf

Research article
A quantitative content analysis of UK newsprint coverage of proposed legislation to prohibit smoking in private vehicles carrying children
Patterson C, Semple S, Wood K, Duffy S, Hilton S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:760 (8 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/760/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/760
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2110-x.pdf

Research article
Tedium vitae, death wishes, suicidal ideation and attempts in Kenya-prevalence and risk factors
Jenkins R, Othieno C, Omollo R, Ongeri L, Sifuna P, Ongecha M, Mboroki J, Kiima D, Ogutu B
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:759 (8 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/759/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/759
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2089-3.pdf

Research article
Suburbanisation of oral cavity cancers: evidence from a geographically-explicit observational study of incidence trends in British Columbia, Canada, 1981–2010
Walker B, Schuurman N, Auluck A, Lear S, Rosin M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:758 (8 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/758/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/758
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2111-9.pdf

Study protocol
The MAM’Out project: a randomized controlled trial to assess multiannual and seasonal cash transfers for the prevention of acute malnutrition in children under 36 months in Burkina Faso
Tonguet-Papucci A, Huybregts L, Ait Aissa M, Huneau J, Kolsteren P
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:762 (8 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/762/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/762
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2060-3.pdf

Research article
Overweight status of the primary caregivers of orphan and vulnerable children in 3 Southern African countries: a cross sectional study
Kanamori M, Carter-Pokras O, Madhavan S, Feldman R, He X, Lee S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:757 (7 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/757/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/757
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2061-2.pdf

Research article
The trend of lead poisoning rate in Chinese population aged 0–18 years old: a meta-analysis
Li M, Cao J, Gao Z, Shen X, Yan C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:756 (6 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/756/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/756
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2103-9.pdf

Research article
The mental health, quality of life and life satisfaction of internally displaced persons living in Nakuru County, Kenya
Getanda E, Papadopoulos C, Evans H
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:755 (6 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/755/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/755
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2085-7.pdf

Research article
Lifestyle, chronic diseases and self-rated health among Malaysian adults: results from the 2011 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS)
Chan Y, Teh C, Lim K, Lim K, Yeo P, Kee C, Omar M, Ahmad N
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:754 (6 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/754/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/754
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2080-z.pdf

Research article
Determinants of HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention needs among African migrants in Germany; a cross-sectional survey on knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and practices
Santos-Hövener C, Marcus U, Koschollek C, Oudini H, Wiebe M, Ouedraogo O, Thorlie A, Bremer V, Hamouda O, Dierks M, an der Heiden M, Krause G
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:753 (6 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/753/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/753
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2098-2.pdf

Research article
Molecular typing and drug sensitivity testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated by a community-based survey in Ethiopia
Getahun M, Ameni G, Kebede A, Yaregal Z, Hailu E, Medihn G, Demssie D, Girmachew F, Fiseha Y, Meaza A, Dirse N, Agonafir M, Dana F, Tsegaye F, Alebachew Z, Abebe A, Kebede A, Lemma E
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:751 (6 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/751/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/751
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2105-7.pdf

Research article
How to characterize the public health workforce based on essential public health operations? environmental public health workers in the Netherlands as an example
Jambroes M, van Honschooten R, Doosje J, Stronks K, Essink-Bot M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:750 (6 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/750/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/750
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2095-5.pdf

Study protocol
A cluster randomized-controlled trial of a community mobilization intervention to change gender norms and reduce HIV risk in rural South Africa: study design and intervention
Pettifor A, Lippman S, Selin AM, Peacock D, Gottert A, Maman S, Rebombo D, Suchindran C, Twine R, Lancaster K, Daniel T, Gómez-Olivé F, Kahn K, MacPhail C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:752 (6 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/752/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/752
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2048-z.pdf

Research article
Neglect of skin wounds and the risk of becoming a Staphylococcus aureus nasal carrier: a cohort study
Levine H, Kayouf R, Rozhavski V, Sela T, Rajuan-Galor I, Ferber A, Yona S, Gorochovski O, Halperin T, Hartal M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:749 (5 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/749/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/749
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2104-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26243298

Research article
Identifying binge drinkers based on parenting dimensions and alcohol-specific parenting practices: building classifiers on adolescent-parent paired data
Crutzen R, Giabbanelli P, Jander A, Mercken L, de Vries H
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:747 (5 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/747/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/747
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2092-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26243154

Research article
Association among house infestation index, dengue incidence, and sociodemographic indicators: surveillance using geographic information system
Vargas W, Kawa H, Sabroza P, Soares V, Honório N, de Almeida A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:746 (5 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/746/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/746
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2097-3.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26243266

Research article
Incremental health expenditure and lost days of normal activity for individuals with mental disorders: results from the São Paulo Megacity Study
Chiavegatto Filho A, Wang Y, Campino A, Malik A, Viana M, Andrade L
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:745 (5 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/745/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/745
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2099-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26243284

Research article
Overview of systematic reviews on the health-related effects of government tobacco control policies
Hoffman S, Tan C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:744 (5 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/744/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/744
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2041-6.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26242915

Study protocol
Cholinesterase Research Outreach Project (CROP): measuring cholinesterase activity and pesticide use in an agricultural community
Cotton J, Lewandowski P, Brumby S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:748 (5 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/748/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/748
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2076-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26243006

Research article
Factors associated with recent HIV testing among high-risk men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study in Cambodia
Yi S, Tuot S, Chhoun P, Brody C, Pal K, Oum S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:743 (1 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/743/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/743
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2096-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26231524

Research article
Household antimicrobial self-medication: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the burden, risk factors and outcomes in developing countries
Ocan M, Obuku E, Bwanga F, Akena D, Richard S, Ogwal-Okeng J, Obua C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:742 (1 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/742/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/742
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2109-3.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26231758

Research article
Responses and relationship dynamics of men and their spouses during active surveillance for prostate cancer: health literacy as an inquiry framework
Kayser L, Hansen-Nord N, Osborne R, Tjønneland A, Hansen R
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:741 (1 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/741/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/741
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2068-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26231177

Research article
Life Balance – a mindfulness-based mental health promotion program: conceptualization, implementation, compliance and user satisfaction in a field setting
Lyssenko L, Müller G, Kleindienst N, Schmahl C, Berger M, Eifert G, Kölle A, Nesch S, Ommer-Hohl J, Wenner M, Bohus M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:740 (1 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/740/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/740
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2100-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26231662

Research article
Current status of Schistosoma mansoni and the factors associated with infection two years following mass drug administration programme among primary school children in Mwea irrigation scheme: A cross-sectional study
Masaku J, Madigu N, Okoyo C, Njenga S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:739 (1 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/739/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/739
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1991-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26231050

Research article
A systematic review including meta-analysis of work environment and depressive symptoms
Theorell T, Hammarström A, Aronsson G, Träskman Bendz L, Grape T, Hogstedt C, Marteinsdottir I, Skoog I, Hall C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:738 (1 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/738/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/738
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1954-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26232123

Research article
Is the association between physical activity and healthcare utilization affected by self-rated health and socio-economic factors?
Rocca P, Beckman A, Ekvall Hansson E, Ohlsson H
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:737 (1 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/737/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/737
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2079-5.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26231379

Study protocol
Protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a web-based healthy relationship tool and safety decision aid for women experiencing domestic violence (I-DECIDE)
Hegarty K, Tarzia L, Murray E, Valpied J, Humphreys C, Taft A, Gold L, Glass N
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:736 (1 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/736/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/736
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2072-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26231225

Study protocol
The More and Less Study: a randomized controlled trial testing different approaches to treat obesity in preschoolers
Ek A, Chamberlain K, Ejderhamn J, Fisher P, Marcus C, Chamberlain P, Nowicka P
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:735 (1 August 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/735/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/735
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1912-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26231850








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