The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 24-Sep-2011 and 01-Oct-2011
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Study protocol
DiAlert: a lifestyle education programme aimed at people with a positive family history of type 2 diabetes and overweight, study protocol of a randomised controlled trial.
Heideman WH, Nierkens V, Stronks K, Middelkoop BJ, Twisk JW, Verhoeff AP, de Wit M, Snoek FJ
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:751 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/751/abstract
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Study protocol
A trial of a job-specific workers' health surveillance program for construction workers: study protocol
Boschman JS, van der Molen HF, van Duivenbooden C, Sluiter JK, Frings-Dresen MH
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:743 (29 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/743/abstract
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Randomized controlled trial of mailed Nicotine Replacement Therapy to Canadian smokers: study protocol
Cunningham JA, Leatherdale ST, Selby PL, Tyndale RF, Zawertailo L, Kushnir V
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:741 (28 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/741/abstract
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Study protocol
Mindful "Vitality In Practice": An Intervention to Improve the Work Engagement and Energy Balance among Workers; the development and design of the Randomised Controlled Trial
van Berkel J, Proper KI, Boot CR, Bongers PM, van der Beek AJ
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:736 (27 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/736/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21951433
Study protocol
Effectiveness of proactive telephone counselling for smoking cessation in parents: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
Schuck K, Otten R, Kleinjan M, Bricker JB, Engels RC
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:732 (26 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/732/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943207
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The effect of a periodontal intervention on cardiovascular risk markers in Indigenous Australians with periodontal disease: the PerioCardio study
Skilton MR, Maple-Brown LJ, Kapellas K, Celermajer DS, Bartold M, Brown A, O'Dea K, Slade GD, Jamieson LM
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:729 (26 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/729/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943132
Study protocol
The ACCOMPLISH study. A cluster randomised trial on the cost-effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention to improve hand hygiene compliance and reduce healthcare associated infections
Erasmus V, Huis A, Oenema A, van Empelen P, Boog MC, van Beeck EH, Polinder S, Steyerberg EW, Richardus J, Vos MC, van Beeck EF
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:721 (24 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/721/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943482
Correspondence
Developing public health Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) for the outpatient community in New York City: our experience
Amirfar S, Taverna J, Anane S, Singer J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:753 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/753/abstract
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Correction
Correction: Emotional impact of screening: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Collins RE, Lopez LM, Marteau TM
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:752 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/752/abstract
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Research article
Metabolically healthy and unhealthy obesity phenotypes in the general population: the FIN-D2D Survey
Pajunen P, Kotronen A, Korpi-Hyovalti E, Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi S, Oksa H, Niskanen L, Saaristo T, Saltevo JT, Sundvall J, Vanhala M, Uusitupa M, Peltonen M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:754 (1 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/754/abstract
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Research article
Improving STD testing behavior among high-risk young adults by offering STD testing at a vocational school
Spauwen LW, Hoebe CJ, Brouwers EE, Dukers-Muijrers NH
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:750 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/750/abstract
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Research article
A pilot study of Aboriginal health promotion from an ecological perspective
Reilly RE, Cincotta M, Doyle J, Firebrace BR, Cargo M, van den Tol G, Morgan-Bulled D, Rowley KG
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:749 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/749/abstract
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Research article
Self-rated health does not predict 10-year weight change among middle-aged adults in a longitudinal population study
Norberg M, Lindvall K, Jenkins PL, Emmelin M, Lonnberg G, Nafziger AN
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:748 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/748/abstract
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Research article
The burden of diabetes mortality in Finland 1988-2007 - A brief report
Manderbacka K, Peltonen R, Koskinen S, Martikainen P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:747 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/747/abstract
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Research article
Factors associated with chemical burns in Zhejiang province, China: An epidemiological study
Zhang YH, Han CM, Chen GX, Ye CJ, Jiang RM, Liu LP, Ni LF
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:746 (30 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/746/abstract
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Research article
Male gender preference, female gender disadvantage as risk factors for psychological morbidity in Pakistani women of childbearing age - a life course perspective
Qadir F, Khan MM, Medhin G, Prince M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:745 (29 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/745/abstract
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Research article
The relevance of WHO injury surveillance guidelines for evaluation:learning from the Aboriginal Community-Centered Injury Surveillance System (ACCISS)and two institution-based systems
Auer AM, Dobmeier TM, Haglund BJ, Tillgren P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:744 (29 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/744/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-744.pdf
Research article
Income and education as predictors of return to working life among younger stroke patients
Trygged S, Ahacic K, Kareholt I
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:742 (29 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/742/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-742.pdf
Research article
Population level determinants of acute mountain sickness among young men: a retrospective study
Li X, Tao F, Pei T, You H, Liu Y, Gao Y
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:740 (28 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/740/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-740.pdf
Research article
The potential impact of immunization campaign budget re-allocation on global eradication of paediatric infectious diseases
Fitzpatrick T, Bauch CT
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:739 (28 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/739/abstract
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Research article
Postcode Lotteries in Public Health - The NHS Health Checks Programme in North West London
Graley CE, May KF, McCoy DC
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:738 (28 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/738/abstract
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Research article
A multilevel analysis on the relationship between neighbourhood poverty and public hospital utilization: is the high Indigenous morbidity avoidable?
Zhao Y, You J, Guthridge SL, Lee AH
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:737 (27 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/737/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-737.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21951514
Research article
High prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and its association with obesity and metabolic syndrome among Malay adults in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Moy F, Bulgiba A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:735 (27 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/735/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-735.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943301
Research article
Using 'may contain' labelling to inform food choice: a qualitative study of nut allergic consumers
Barnett J, Muncer K, Leftwich J, Shepherd R, Raats MM, Gowland MH, Grimshaw K, Lucas JS
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:734 (26 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/734/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943285
Research article
Hyperhomocysteinemia is independently associated with Albuminuria in the population-based CoLaus study
Marti F, Vollenweider P, Marques-Vidal P, Mooser V, Waeber G, Paccaud F, Bochud M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:733 (26 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/733/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-733.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943240
Research article
Secular Trends: A Ten-Year Comparison of the Amount and Type of Physical Activity and Inactivity of Random Samples of Adolescents in the Czech Republic
Sigmundova D, El Ansari W, Sigmund E, Fromel K
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:731 (26 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/731/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-731.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943194
Research article
High Acceptance of Home-Based HIV Counseling and Testing in an Urban Community Setting in Uganda
Sekandi JN, Sempeera H, List J, Mugerwa M, Asiimwe S, Yin X, Whalen CC
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:730 (26 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/730/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-730.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943164
Research article
Determinants of insecticide treated nets use among youth corp members in Edo state, Nigeria
Amoran OE, Senbanjo IO, Asagwara CE
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:728 (25 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/728/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-728.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943107
Research article
Awareness and knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) among school-going adolescents in Europe: A systematic review of published literature
Samkange-Zeeb FN, Spallek L, Zeeb H
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:727 (25 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/727/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-727.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943100
Research article
Water outage increases the risk of gastroenteritis and eyes and skin diseases
Huang L, Wang Y, Liu C, Wu T, Chou C, Sung F, Wu C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:726 (25 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/726/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-726.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943080
Research article
Why the increase in under five mortality in Uganda from 1995 to 2000? A retrospective analysis
Nuwaha F, Babirye J, Ayiga N
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:725 (25 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/725/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-725.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943058
Research article
Prevalence and socioeconomic correlates of overweight and obesity among Pakistani primary school children
Mushtaq M, Gull S, Abdullah H, Shahid U, Shad M, Akram J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:724 (25 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/724/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-724.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21943029
Research article
More support for mothers: a qualitative study on factors affecting immunisation behaviour in Kampala, Uganda
Babirye JN, Rutebemberwa E, Kiguli J, Wamani H, Nuwaha F, Engebretsen IM
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:723 (25 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/723/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-723.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21942999
Research article
A school-based resilience intervention to decrease tobacco, alcohol and marijuana use in high school students
Hodder RK, Daly J, Freund M, Bowman J, Hazell T, Wiggers J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:722 (24 September 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/722/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-722.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21942951
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