May 15, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (20 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 08-May-2010 and 14-May-2010

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Study protocol
Cardio-metabolic risk in 5-year-old children prenatally exposed to maternal psychosocial stress: the ABCD study
van Dijk AE, van Eijsden M, Stronks K, Gemke RJ, Vrijkotte TG
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:251 (14 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/251/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-251.pdf

Study protocol
The Nutrinet-Sante Study: a web-based prospective study on the relationship between nutrition and health and determinants of dietary patterns and nutritional status
Hercberg S, Castetbon K, Czernichow S, Malon A, Mejean C, Kesse E, Touvier M, Galan P
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:242 (11 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/242/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-242.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459807

Debate
Using family history information to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent diseases;a discussion of the evidence
Claassen L, Henneman L, Janssens AJ, Wijdenes-Pijl M, Qureshi N, Walter FM, Yoon PW, Timmermans DR
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:248 (13 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/248/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-248.pdf

Research article
Health and economic impact of rotavirus vaccination in GAVI-eligible countries
Kim S, Sweet S, Slichter D, Goldie SJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:253 (14 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/253/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-253.pdf

Research article
Self-perceived stress reactivity is an indicator of psychosocial impairment at the workplace
Limm H, Angerer P, Heinmueller M, Marten-Mittag B, Nater UM, Guendel H
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:252 (14 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/252/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-252.pdf

Research article
Knowledge and risk behaviors related to HIV/AIDS, and their association with information resource among men who have sex with men in Heilongjiang province, China
Liu S, Wang K, Yao S, Guo X, Liu Y, Wang B
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:250 (14 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/250/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-250.pdf

Research article
Excluding pregnancy among women initiating antiretroviral therapy: efficacy of a family planning job aid
Torpey K, Mwenda L, Kabaso M, Malebe T, Makelele P, Mwema F, Phiri H, Mukundu J, Weaver MA, Stanback J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:249 (14 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/249/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-249.pdf

Research article
My partner wants a child: A cross-sectional study of the determinants of the desire for children among mutually disclosed sero-discordant couples attending care in Uganda
Beyeza-Kashesya J, Ekstrom A, Kaharuza F, Mirembe F, Neema S, Kulane A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:247 (13 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/247/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-247.pdf

Research article
Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Pudong New Area of Shanghai using three proposed definitions among Chinese adults
Xu W, Ruan X, Fu X, Zhu Q, Zhang H, Bai Y, Wu H, Zhou Y, Qiu H, Sun Q, Jiang Q, Yang L, Gu J, Zhao G
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:246 (12 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/246/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-246.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459855

Research article
Shamba Maisha: A pilot study assessing impacts of a micro-irrigation intervention on the health and economic wellbeing of HIV patients
Pandit JA, Sirotin N, Tittle R, Onjolo E, Bukusi EA, Cohen CR
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:245 (11 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/245/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-245.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459841

Research article
Does the pharmacy expenditure of patients always correspond with their morbidity burden? Exploring new approaches in the interpretation of pharmacy expenditure.
Calderon-Larranaga A, Poblador-Plou B, Lopez-Cabanas A, Alcala-Nalvaiz J, Abad-Diez J, Bordonaba-Bosque D, Prados-Torres A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:244 (11 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/244/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-244.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459840

Research article
Improving polio vaccination during supplementary campaigns at areas of mass transit in India
Shah NK, Talyan A, Jain V, Khaparde SD, Bahl S, Hutin Y, Wenger J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:243 (11 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/243/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-243.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459824

Research article
The role of weight status, gender and self-esteem in following a diet among middle-school children in Sicily (Italy)
Ferrante M, Fiore M, Sciacca GE, Leon L, Sciacca S, Castaing M, Modonutti G
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:241 (11 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/241/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-241.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459776

Research article
The association between green space and cause-specific mortality in urban New Zealand: an ecological analysis of green space utility
Richardson E, Pearce J, Mitchell R, Day P, Kingham S
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:240 (11 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/240/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-240.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459768

Research article
Tobacco use patterns in traditional and shared parenting families: a gender perspective
Bottorff JL, Kelly MT, Oliffe JL, Johnson JL, Greaves L, Chan A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:239 (10 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/239/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-239.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459752

Research article
"Cough officer screening" improves detection of pulmonary tuberculosis in hospital in-patients
Lin C, Tsai C, Liu C, Huang M, Chang S, Wen J, Chai W
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:238 (10 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/238/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-238.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459732

Research article
Non-alcoholic and alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - two Diseases of Affluence associated with the Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes: the FIN-D2D Survey
Kotronen A, Yki-Jarvinen H, Mannisto S, Saarikoski L, Korpi-Hyovalti E, Oksa H, Saltevo J, Saaristo T, Sundvall J, Tuomilehto J, Peltonen M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:237 (10 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/237/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-237.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459722

Research article
Differences between willingness to pay and willingness to accept for visits by a family physician: A contingent valuation study
Martin-Fernandez J, del Cura-Gonzalez M, Gomez-Gascon T, Oliva-Moreno J, Dominguez-Bidagor J, Beamud-Lagos M, Perez-Rivas F
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:236 (10 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/236/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-236.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459714

Research article
Marital status and occupation in relation to short-term case fatality after first coronary event - a population based cohort
Gerward S, Tyden P, Engstrom G, Hedblad B
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:235 (10 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/235/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-235.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459706

Research article
Sugar-sweetened carbonated beverage consumption correlates with BMI, waist circumference, and poor dietary choices in school children
Collison KS, Zaidi MZ, Subhani SN, Al-Rubeaan K, Shoukri M, Al-Mohanna FA
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:234 (9 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/234/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-234.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20459689

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