December 23, 2008

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (14 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 16-Dec-2008 and 22-Dec-2008

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Study protocol
(S)Partners for Heart Health: a school-based program for enhancing physical activity and nutrition to promote cardiovascular health in 5th grade students
Carlson J, Eisenmann J, Pfeiffer K, Jager K, Sehnert S, Yee K, Klavinski R, Feltz D
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:420 (22 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/420/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-420.pdf

Study protocol
Go4it; study design of a randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of a multidisciplinary group intervention for obese adolescents for prevention of diabetes mellitus type 2.
Hofsteenge G, Chinapaw M, Weijs P, van Tulder M, Delemarre- van de Waal H
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:410 (16 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/410/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-410.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19087330

Research article
Three-year follow-up of physical activity in Norwegian youth from two ethnic groups: associations with socio-demographic factors
Sagatun A, Kolle E, Anderssen S, Thoresen M, Sogaard A
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:419 (22 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/419/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-419.pdf

Research article
Determinants of infant growth in Eastern Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study
Engebretsen I, Tylleskar T, Wamani H, Karamagi C, Tumwine J
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:418 (22 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/418/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-418.pdf

Research article
Physical activity and persistent low back pain and pelvic pain post partum
Mogren I
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:417 (22 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/417/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-417.pdf

Research article
Hepatitis A, B and C viral co-infections among HIV-infected adults presenting for care and treatment at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Nagu T, Bakari M, Matee M
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:416 (19 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/416/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-416.pdf

Research article
Planning ahead in public health? A qualitative study of the time horizons used in public health decision-making
Taylor-Robinson D, Milton B, Lloyd-Williams F, O’Flaherty M, Capewell S
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:415 (18 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/415/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-415.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19094194

Research article
The use of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children and adolescents as an outcome criterion to evaluate family oriented support for young carers in Germany: an integrative review of the literature
groSZe Schlarmann J, Metzing-Blau S, Schnepp W
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:414 (17 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/414/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-414.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19091099

Research article
How healthy are chronically ill patients after eight years of homeopathic treatment? - Results from a long term observational study
Witt C, Ludtke R, Mengler N, Willich S
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:413 (17 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/413/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-413.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19091085

Research article
Gambling problems in the family - A stratified probability sample study of prevalence and reported consequences
Wenzel H, Bakken I, Oren A
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:412 (16 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/412/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-412.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19087339

Research article
Blood pressure patterns in relation to geographic area of residence: a cross-sectional study of adolescents in Kogi state, Nigeria
Ejike C, Ugwu C, Ezeanyika L, Olayemi A
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:411 (16 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/411/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-411.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19087334

Research article
Small individual loans and mental health: a randomized controlled trial among South African adults
Fernald L, Hamad R, Karlan D, Ozer E, Zinman J
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:409 (16 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/409/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-409.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19087316

Research article
Sexual abstinence behavior among never-married youths in a generalized HIV epidemic country: Evidence from the 2005 Cote d'Ivoire AIDS Indicator Survey
Koffi A, Kawahara K
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:408 (16 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/408/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-408.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19087306

Research article
Low utilization of health care services following screening for hypertension in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania): a prospective longitudinal study
Bovet P, Gervasoni J, Mkamba M, Balampama M, Lengeler C, Paccaud F
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:407 (16 December 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/407/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-407.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19087300


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