March 20, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (17 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 13-Mar-2010 and 19-Mar-2010

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Study protocol
Randomised controlled trial of the effects of physical activity feedback on awareness and behaviour in UK adults: the FAB study protocol [ISRCTN92551397]
Watkinson C, van Sluijs EM, Sutton S, Marteau T, Griffin SJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:144 (18 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/144/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-144.pdf

Study protocol
Central blood pressure and pulse wave velocity: relationship to target organ damage and cardiovascular morbidity-mortality in diabetic patients or metabolic syndrome. An observational prospective study. LOD-DIABETES study protocol
Gomez-Marcos MA, Recio-Rodriguez JI, Rodriguez-Sanchez E, Castano-Sanchez Y, de Cabo-Laso A, Sanchez-Salgado B, Rodriguez-Martin C, Castano-Sanchez C, Gomez-Sanchez L, Garcia-Ortiz L
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:143 (18 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/143/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-143.pdf

Study protocol
Risk levels for suffering a traffic injury in primary health care. The LESIONAT Project.
Martin-Cantera C, Prieto-Alhambra D, Roig L, Valiente S, Perez K, Garcia-Ortiz L, Bel J, Marques F, Mundet X, Bonafont X, Birules M, Soldevila N, Briones E, Research group L
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:136 (16 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/136/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-136.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20233403

Study protocol
Effect of medication review and cognitive behaviour treatment by community pharmacists of patients discharged from the hospital on drug related problems and compliance: design of a randomized controlled trial
Ahmad A, Hugtenburg J, Welschen LM, Dekker JM, Nijpels G
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:133 (15 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/133/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-133.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20230611

Study protocol
Prevention of recurrent sickness absence among employees with common mental disorders: design of a cluster-randomised controlled trial with cost-benefit and effectiveness evaluation
Arends I, van der Klink JJ, Bultmann U
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:132 (15 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/132/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/132
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-132.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20230606

Study protocol
Effectiveness of a parenting programme in a public health setting: a randomised controlled trial of the positive parenting programme (Triple P) level 3 versus care as usual provided by the preventive child healthcare (PCH)
Spijkers W, Jansen DE, de Meer G, Reijneveld SA
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:131 (15 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/131/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-131.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20230604

Correspondence
Hormone Replacement Therapy advertising: sense and nonsense on the web pages of the best-selling pharmaceuticals in Spain.
Chilet-Rosell E, Martin-LLaguno M, Ruiz-Cantero M, Alonso-Coello P
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:134 (16 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/134/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-134.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20233393

Research article
Breast and cervical cancer screening among women in metropolitan areas of the United States by county-level commuting time to work and use of public transportation, 2004 and 2006
Coughlin SS, King J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:146 (19 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/146/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-146.pdf

Research article
Effect on linear growth and anemia of zinc or multiple micronutrients added to vitamin A: a randomized controlled trial in children aged 6-24 months
Chhagan MK, Van den Broeck J, Luabeya KA, Mpontshane N, Tomkins A, Bennish ML
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:145 (18 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/145/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-145.pdf

Research article
Geographic access to care is not a determinant of child mortality in a rural Kenyan setting with high health facility density
Moisi JC, Gatakaa H, Noor AM, Williams TN, Bauni E, Tsofa B, Levine OS, Scott JG
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:142 (17 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/142/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-142.pdf

Research article
Association between physical activity and metabolic syndrome: a cross sectional survey in adolescents in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Nguyen TH, Tang HK, Kelly P, Van der Ploeg HP, Dibley MJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:141 (17 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/141/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-141.pdf

Research article
Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome among rural original adults in NingXia, China
Yi Z, Jing J, Ying LX, Xia XH, Jun YJ, Hong ZY
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:140 (17 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/140/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-140.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20233456

Research article
The characteristics of impaired fasting glucose associated with obesity and dyslipidaemia in a Chinese population
Qian Y, Lin Y, Zhang T, Bai J, Chen F, Zhang Y, Luo S, Shen H
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:139 (17 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/139/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-139.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20233452

Research article
Self-reported anticipated compliance with physician advice to stay home during pandemic (H1N1) 2009: Results from the 2009 Queensland Social Survey
Brown LH, Aitken P, Leggat PA, Speare R
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:138 (16 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/138/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-138.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20233450

Research article
Towards achieving Abuja targets: identifying and addressing barriers to access and use of insecticides treated nets among the poorest populations in Kenya
Chuma J, Okungu V, Ntwiga J, Molyneux C
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:137 (16 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/137/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-137.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20233413

Research article
Socio-economic differences in life expectancy among persons with diabetes mellitus or myocardial infarction: results from the German MONICA/KORA study
Perna L, Thien-Seitz U, Ladwig K, Meisinger C, Mielck A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:135 (16 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/135/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-135.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20233394

Research article
University life and pandemic influenza: Attitudes and intended behaviour of staff and students towards pandemic (H1N1) 2009
Van D, McLaws M, Crimmins J, MacIntyre C, Seale H
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:130 (14 March 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/130/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/130
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-130.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20226093

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