November 21, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (12 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 14-Nov-2009 and 20-Nov-2009

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Study protocol
Protocol: Transmission and prevention of influenza in Hutterites: Zoonotic transmission of influenza A: swine & swine workers
Russell ML, Keenliside J, Webby R, Fonseca K, Singh P, Moss L, Loeb M
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:420 (18 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/420/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-420.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19922661

Study protocol
Screening and brief interventions for hazardous and harmful alcohol use in probation services: a cluster randomised controlled trial protocol
Newbury-Birch D, Bland M, Cassidy P, Coulton S, Deluca P, Drummond C, Gilvarry E, Godfrey C, Heather N, Kaner E, Myles J, Oyefeso A, Parrott S, Perryman K, Phillips T, Shenker D, Shepherd J
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:418 (18 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/418/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-418.pdf

Study protocol
Design and evaluation of a treatment programme for Spanish adolescents with overweight and obesity. The EVASYON Study
Martinez-Gomez D, Gomez-Martinez S, Puertollano M, Nova E, Warnberg J, Veiga OL, Marti A, Campoy C, Garagorri JM, Azcona C, Vaquero M, Redondo-Figuero C, Delgado M, Martinez J, Garcia-Fuentes M, Moreno LA, Marcos A, EVASYON Study Group
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:414 (15 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/414/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/414
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-414.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19912668

Research article
How do healthcare consumers process and evaluate comparative healthcare information? A qualitative study using cognitive interviews.
Damman OC, Hendriks M, Rademakers J, Delnoij DM, Groenewegen PP
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:423 (20 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/423/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-423.pdf

Research article
Effects of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation on dengue epidemics in Thailand, 1996-2005
Tipayamongkholgul M, Fang C, Klinchan S, Liu C, King C
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:422 (20 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/422/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-422.pdf

Research article
Accuracy and Usefulness of BMI Measures based on Self-Reported Weight and Height: Findings from the NHANES & NHIS 2001-2006
Stommel M, Schoenborn CA
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:421 (19 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/421/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-421.pdf

Research article
Assessing Cost-Effectiveness in Obesity (ACE-Obesity): an overview of the ACE approach, economic methods and cost results
Carter R, Moodie M, Markwick A, Magnus A, Vos T, Swinburn B, Haby MM
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:419 (18 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/419/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-419.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19922625

Research article
Subjective health legacy of the Chernobyl accident: A comparative study of 19-year olds in Kyiv
Bromet EJ, Taormina DP, Guey LT, Bijlsma JA, Gluzman SF, Havenaar JM, Carlson H, Carlson GA
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:417 (17 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/417/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-417.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19919706

Research article
Rates of coverage and determinants of complete vaccination of children in rural areas of Burkina Faso (1998 - 2003)
Sia D, Fournier P, Kobiane J, Sondo BK
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:416 (17 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/416/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-416.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19922601

Research article
The SHARP study: a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the short-term outcomes of housing and neighbourhood renewal
Petticrew M, Kearns A, Mason P, Hoy C
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:415 (17 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/415/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-415.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19919687

Research article
The development and pilot testing of a rapid assessment tool to improve local public health system capacity in Australia
Bagley P, Lin V
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:413 (15 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/413/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-413.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19912663

Research article
The health impact of remarriage behavior on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: findings from the US longitudinal survey
Noda T, Ojima T, Hayasaka S, Hagihara A, Takayanagi R, Nobutomo K
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:412 (14 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/412/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-412.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19912659

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