December 19, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (15 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 12-Dec-2009 and 18-Dec-2009

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Software
RiskDiff: a web tool for the analysis of the difference due to risk and demographic factors for incidence or mortality data
Valls J, Cleries R, Galvez J, Moreno V, Gispert R, Borras JM, Ribes J
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:473 (18 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/473/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-473.pdf

Study protocol
Effectiveness of a training programme to improve hand hygiene compliance in primary healthcare
Martin-Madrazo C, Canada-Dorado A, Salinero-Fort M, Abanades-Herranz J, Arnal-Selfa R, Garcia-Ferradal I, Espejo-Matorral F, Carrillo-de Santa-Pau E, Soto-Diaz S
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:469 (16 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/469/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-469.pdf

Study protocol
A cross-curricular physical activity intervention to combat cardiovascular disease risk factors in 11-14 year olds: 'Activity Knowledge Circuit'
Knox G, Baker JS, Davies B, Faulkner S, Rance J, Rees A, Morgan K, Thomas N
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:466 (15 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/466/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-466.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003492

Study protocol
Design of the Balance@Work project: systematic development, evaluation and implementation of an occupational health guideline aimed at the prevention of weight gain among employees
Verweij LM, Proper KI, Weel AN, Hulshof CT, van Mechelen W
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:461 (14 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/461/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-461.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003405

Study protocol
Research into the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of brief, free of charge and anonymous sex counselling to improve (mental) health in youth: Design of a randomised controlled trial
Grauvogl A, Evers SM, van den Hoek K, van der Veen E, Franke A, van Lankveld JJ
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:459 (13 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/459/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-459.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003384

Correspondence
A structured framework for improving outbreak investigation audits.
Dalton CB, Merritt TD, Durrheim DN, Munnoch SA, Kirk MD
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:472 (18 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/472/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-472.pdf

Research article
Remaining life expectancy among older people in a rural area of Vietnam: trends and socioeconomic inequalities during a period of multiple transitions
Hoi LV, Phuc HD, Dung TV, Chuc NT, Lindholm L
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:471 (17 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/471/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-471.pdf

Research article
Public perceptions of quarantine: community-based telephone survey following an infectious disease outbreak
Tracy C, Rea E, Upshur RE
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:470 (16 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/470/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-470.pdf

Research article
Identifying the Tuskegee Syphilis Study: implications of results from recall and recognition questions
Katz RV, Jean-Charles G, Green B, Kressin NR, Claudio C, Wang MQ, Russell SL, Outlaw J
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:468 (16 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/468/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-468.pdf

Research article
Risk factors for childhood obesity at age 5: Analysis of the Millennium Cohort Study
Brophy S, Cooksey R, Gravenor MB, Mistry R, Thomas NE, Lyons RA, Williams R
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:467 (16 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/467/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-467.pdf

Research article
Overweight and obesity in urban Africa: A problem of the rich or the poor?
Ziraba AK, Fotso JC, Ochako R
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:465 (15 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/465/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-465.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003478

Research article
Spatial autocorrelation analysis of health care hotspots in Taiwan in 2006
Tsai P, Lin M, Chu C, Perng C
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:464 (14 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/464/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-464.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003460

Research article
Paediatricians knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding immunizations for infants in Italy
Anastasi D, Di Giuseppe G, Marinelli P, Angelillo IF
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:463 (14 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/463/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-463.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003434

Research article
Factors associated with maternal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: an ecological study
Alvarez J, Gil R, Hernandez V, Gil A
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:462 (14 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/462/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-462.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003411

Research article
Universal health care no guarantee of equity: Comparison of socioeconomic inequalities in the receipt of coronary procedures in patients with acute myocardial infarction and angina
Korda RJ, Clements MS, Kelman CW
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:460 (14 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/460/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-460.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20003401

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