December 26, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (15 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 19-Dec-2009 and 25-Dec-2009

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Study protocol
Protocol for an experimental investigation of the roles of oxytocin and social support in neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, and subjective responses to stress across age and gender
Kubzansky LD, Mendes WB, Appleton A, Block J, Adler GK
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:481 (21 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/481/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-481.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20025778

Study protocol
Developing obesity prevention interventions among minority ethnic children in schools and places of worship: The DEAL (DiEt and Active Living) study
Maynard MJ, Baker G, Rawlins E, Anderson A, Harding S
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:480 (21 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/480/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-480.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20025775

Study protocol
Early recognition of heart failure in patients with diabetes type 2 in primary care. A prospective diagnostic efficiency study. (UHFO-DM2)
Boonman-de Winter LJ, Rutten FH, Cramer MJ, Liem AH, Landman MJ, van Stel HF, de Wit G, Rutten GE, van Hessen PA, Hoes AW
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:479 (21 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/479/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-479.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20025758

Study protocol
Efficacy of Smoking Prevention Program 'Smoke-free kids': Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Hiemstra M, Ringlever L, Otten R, Jackson C, van Schayck OC, Engels RC
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:477 (21 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/477/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-477.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20025727

Study protocol
Physical activity as a preventive measure against overweight, obesity, infections, allergies and cardiovascular disease risk factors in adolescents: AFINOS Study protocol
Veiga OL, Gomez-Martinez S, Martinez-Gomez D, Villagra A, Calle ME, Marcos A, Study Group A
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:475 (19 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/475/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-475.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20021690

Research article
Quantifying the impact of community quarantine on SARS transmission in Ontario: estimation of secondary case count difference and number needed to quarantine.
Bondy SJ, Russell ML, Lafleche JM, Rea E
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:488 (24 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/488/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-488.pdf

Research article
Living healthier for longer: Comparative effects of three heart-healthy behaviors on life expectancy with and without cardiovascular disease
Nusselder WJ, Franco OH, Peeters A, Mackenbach JP
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:487 (24 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/487/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-487.pdf

Research article
The requirements and challenges in prevention of road traffic injury in Iran. A qualitative study
Khorasani-Zavareh D, Mohammadi R, Khankeh H, Laflamme L, Bikmoradi A, Haglund BJ
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:486 (23 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/486/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-486.pdf

Research article
Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of stunting, underweight, and overweight among Palestinian school adolescents (13-15 years) in two major governorates in the West Bank
Mikki N, Abdul-Rahim HF, Awartani F, Holmboe-Ottesen G
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:485 (23 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/485/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-485.pdf

Research article
The relation of metabolic syndrome according to five definitions to cardiovascular risk factors - a population-based study
Lin C, Liu C, Li C, Lin W, Lai M, Lin T, Chang P, Lee Y, Chen C, Lin C, Yang C, Hsiao C, Chen W, Li T
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:484 (23 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/484/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-484.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20028565

Research article
Early detection of influenza outbreaks using the DC Department of Health's syndromic surveillance system
Griffin B, Jain AK, Davies-Cole J, Glymph C, Lum G, Washington SC, Stoto MA
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:483 (22 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/483/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-483.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20028535

Research article
Depression and post-traumatic stress disorder among Haitian immigrant students: implications for access to mental health services and educational programming
Smith Fawzi MC, Betancourt TS, Marcelin L, Klopner M, Munir K, Muriel AC, Oswald C, Mukherjee JS
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:482 (22 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/482/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-482.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20028506

Research article
Reasons for non-participation in a parental program concerning underage drinking: a mixed-method study
Pettersson C, Linden-Bostrom M, Eriksson C
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:478 (21 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/478/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-478.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20025743

Research article
Investigation of a community outbreak of typhoid fever associated with drinking water
Farooqui A, Khan A, Kazmi SU
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:476 (20 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/476/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-476.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20021691

Research article
Is the use of videotape recording superior to verbal feedback alone in the teaching of clinical skills?
Ozcakar N, Mevsim V, Guldal D, Gunvar T, Yildirim E, Sisli Z, Semin I
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:474 (19 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/474/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-474.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20021688

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