May 5, 2016

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 27-Apr-2016 and 04-May-2016




Research article
Physical activity initiated by employer and its health effects; an eight week follow-up study
Skogstad M, Lunde L, Skare ?, Mamen A, Alfonso J, Øvstebø R, Ulvestad B
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:377 (4 May 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/377/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/377
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3035-8.pdf

Research article
The influence of temperature on mortality and its Lag effect: a study in four Chinese cities with different latitudes
Bao J, Wang Z, Yu C, Li X
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:375 (4 May 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/375/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/375
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3031-z.pdf

Research article
Quantitative evaluation of an information leaflet to increase prompt help-seeking for gynaecological cancer symptoms
Morris M, Friedemann Smith C, Boxell E, Wardle J, Simon A, Waller J
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:374 (4 May 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/374/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/374
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3032-y.pdf

Research article
Uptake and linkage into care over one year of providing HIV testing and counselling through community and health facility testing modalities in urban informal settlement of Kibera, Nairobi Kenya
Muhula S, Memiah P, Mbau L, Oruko H, Baker B, Ikiara G, Mungai M, Ndirangu M, Achwoka D, Ilako F
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:373 (4 May 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/373/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/373
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3033-x.pdf

Study protocol
A quasi-experimental study to mobilize rural low-income communities to assess and improve the ecological environment to prevent childhood obesity
Peters P, Gold A, Abbott A, Contreras D, Keim A, Oscarson R, Procter S, Remig V, Smathers C, Mobley A
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:376 (4 May 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/376/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/376
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3047-4.pdf

Research article
The health beliefs of mothers about preventing cervical cancer and their intention to recommend the Pap test to their daughters: a cross-sectional survey
Kim H
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:370 (3 May 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/370/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/370
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3037-6.pdf

Research article
Factors associated with late presentation for HIV/AIDS care in Harare City, Zimbabwe, 2015
Nyika H, Mugurungi O, Shambira G, Gombe N, Bangure D, Mungati M, Tshimanga M
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:369 (3 May 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/369/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/369
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3044-7.pdf

Research article
Determinants of domestic violence against women in Ghana
Owusu Adjah E, Agbemafle I
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:368 (2 May 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/368/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/368
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3041-x.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/27139013

Study protocol
Effectiveness and efficiency of an 11-week exercise intervention for patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for a controlled study in the context of health services research
Krauss I, Mueller G, Haupt G, Steinhilber B, Janssen P, Jentner N, Martus P
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:367 (30 April 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/367/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/367
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3030-0.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/27129849

Research article
Perceptions of body size, obesity threat and the willingness to lose weight among black South African adults: a qualitative study
Okop K, Mukumbang F, Mathole T, Levitt N, Puoane T
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:365 (29 April 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/365/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/365
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3028-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/27129700

Study protocol
Testing the efficacy of a brief sexual risk reduction intervention among high-risk American Indian adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Chambers R, Tingey L, Beach A, Barlow A, Rompalo A
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:366 (29 April 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/366/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/366
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3040-y.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/27129956

Research article
Modelling the impact of alcohol consumption on cardiovascular disease mortality for comparative risk assessments: an overview
Rehm J, Shield K, Roerecke M, Gmel G
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:363 (28 April 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/363/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/363
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3026-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/27121289

Research article
Point-of-sale cigarette marketing and smoking-induced deprivation in smokers: results from a population-based survey
Siahpush M, Shaikh R, Robbins R, Tibbits M, Kessler A, Soliman G, McCarthy M, Singh G
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:302 (28 April 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/302/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/302
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-2992-2.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/27121197

Research article
Seasonal variations and shared latrine cleaning practices in the slums of Kampala city, Uganda
Kwiringira J, Atekyereza P, Niwagaba C, Kabumbuli R, Rwabukwali C, Kulabako R, Günther I
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:361 (27 April 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/361/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/361
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3036-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/27121388

Research article
Assessing and understanding sedentary behaviour in office-based working adults: a mixed-method approach
Waters C, Ling E, Chu A, Ng S, Chia A, Lim Y, Müller-Riemenschneider F
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:360 (27 April 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/360/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/360
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3023-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/27117178

Research article
Lack of parental rule-setting on eating is associated with a wide range of adolescent unhealthy eating behaviour both for boys and girls
Holubcikova J, Kolarcik P, Madarasova Geckova A, van Dijk J, Reijneveld S
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:359 (27 April 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/359/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/359
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3002-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/27117062

Research article
Factors associated with pre-ART loss-to-follow up in adults in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a prospective cohort study
Evangeli M, Newell M, McGrath N
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:358 (27 April 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/358/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/358
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-3025-x.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/27117271

Study protocol
Safety voice for ergonomics (SAVE) project: protocol for a workplace cluster-randomized controlled trial to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in masonry apprentices
Kincl L, Anton D, Hess J, Weeks D
BMC Public Health 2016, 16:362 (27 April 2016)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/362/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/16/362
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-016-2989-x.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/27121123








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