July 30, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (13 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 23-Jul-2009 and 29-Jul-2009

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Research article
Unstable housing and hepatitis C incidence among injection drug users in a Canadian setting
Kim C, Kerr T, Li K, Zhang R, Tyndall MW, Montaner JS, Wood E
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:270 (29 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/270/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-270.pdf

Research article
Rubella seroprevalence among primary and pre- primary school pupils at Moi's Bridge location, Uasin Gishu District, Kenya.
Kombich JJ, Muchai PC, Tukei P, Borus PK
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:269 (29 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/269/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-269.pdf

Research article
Prevalence and changes in chronic diseases among South Korean farmers: 1998 to 2005
Cha E, Kong K, Moon E, Lee W
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:268 (29 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/268/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-268.pdf

Research article
Perceptions on hypertension among migrants in Delhi, India: a qualitative study
Kusuma YS
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:267 (28 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/267/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-267.pdf

Research article
Lessons learned from implementation of a demonstration program to reduce the burden of anaemia and hookworm in women in Yen Bai Province, Viet Nam
Phuc TQ, Mihrshahi S, Casey GJ, Phu LB, Tien NT, Caruana SR, Thach TD, Montresor A, Biggs B
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:266 (28 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/266/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-266.pdf

Research article
"Who am I? Where am I?" Experiences of married young women in a slum in Islamabad, Pakistan
Hamid S, Johansson E, Rubenson B
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:265 (28 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/265/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-265.pdf

Research article
Prevalence and associated factors of female genital mutilation among Somali refugees in eastern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Mitike G, Deressa W
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:264 (27 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/264/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-264.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19635149

Research article
Smoking cessation, alcohol intake and transient increase in the risk of metabolic syndrome among Japanese smokers at one health checkup institution
Hishida A, Koyama A, Tomoda A, Katase S, Asai Y, Hamajima N
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:263 (27 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/263/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-263.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19635133

Research article
Psychosocial work environment and antidepressant medication: a prospective cohort study
Bonde JE, Munch-Hansen T, Wieclaw J, Westergaard-Nielsen N, Agerbo E
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:262 (27 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/262/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-262.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19635130

Research article
A free weekly iron-folic acid supplementation and regular deworming program is associated with improved hemoglobin and iron status indicators in Vietnamese women.
Casey GJ, Phuc TQ, MacGregor L, Montresor A, Mihrshahi S, Thach TD, Tien NT, Biggs B
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:261 (24 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/261/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-261.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19630954

Research article
The development of an evaluation framework for injury surveillance systems
Mitchell RJ, Williamson AM, O'Connor R
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:260 (23 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/260/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-260.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19627617

Research article
Malaria-related perceptions and practices of women with children under the age of five years in rural Ethiopia
Deressa W, Ali A
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:259 (23 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/259/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-259.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19627572

Research article
What infection control measures will people carry out to reduce transmission of pandemic influenza? A focus group study.
Morrison LG, Yardley L
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:258 (23 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/258/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-258.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19627568

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