December 8, 2010

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (14 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 01-Dec-2010 and 07-Dec-2010

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Study protocol
Physical activity and nutrition program for seniors (PANS): protocol of a randomized controlled trial
Burke L, Jancey J, Howat P, Lee A, Kerr D, Shilton T, Hills A, Anderson A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:751 (6 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/751/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-751.pdf

Research article
A retrospective population-based cohort study identifying target areas for prevention of acute lower respiratory infections in children
Moore HC, de Klerk N, Richmond P, Lehmann D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:757 (7 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/757/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-757.pdf

Research article
Management of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in an urban setting in Zambia: a patient's perspective
Mulenga C, Mwakazanga D, Vereecken K, Khondowe S, Kapata N, Shamputa IC, Meulemans H, Rigouts L
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:756 (7 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/756/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-756.pdf

Research article
Insights into social disparities in smoking prevalence using Mosaic, a novel measure of socioeconomic status: an analysis using a large primary care dataset
Sharma A, Lewis S, Szatkowski L
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:755 (7 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/755/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-755.pdf

Research article
Living on social assistance with chronic illness: buffering and undermining features to well-being
Marttila A, Johansson E, Whitehead M, Burstrom B
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:754 (6 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/754/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-754.pdf

Research article
Comparing two service delivery models for the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV during transition from single-dose Nevirapine to multi-drug antiretroviral regimens
Tsague L, Tsiouri FO, Carter RJ, Mugisha V, Tene G, Nyankesha E, Koblavi-Deme S, Mugwaneza P, Kayirangwa E, Sahabo R, Abrams EJ
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:753 (6 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/753/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-753.pdf

Research article
Sickness-certification practice in different clinical settings; a survey of all physicians in a country.
Lindholm C, Arrelov B, Nilsson G, Lofgren A, Hinas E, Skaner Y, Ekmer A, Alexanderson K
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:752 (6 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/752/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-752.pdf

Research article
Feasibility and impact of providing feedback to vaccinating medical clinics: evaluating a public health intervention
Brousseau N, Sauvageau C, Ouakki M, Audet D, Kiely M, Couture C, Pare A, Deceuninck G
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:750 (3 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/750/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-750.pdf

Research article
Are caregiving responsibilities associated with non-attendance at breast screening?
Kinnear H, Connolly S, Rosato M, Hall C, Mairs A, O'Reilly D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:749 (3 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/749/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-749.pdf

Research article
Adolescent gender differences in the determinants of tobacco smoking: a cross sectional survey among high school students in Sao Paulo
Sanchez ZM, Opaleye ES, Martins SS, Ahluwalia JS, Noto AR
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:748 (3 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/748/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-748.pdf

Research article
Worksite health screening programs for predicting the development of Metabolic Syndrome in middle-aged employees: a five-year follow-up study
Lin Y, Chen J, Lo S, Chen P
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:747 (2 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/747/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-747.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21126351

Research article
B-vitamin consumption and the prevalence of diabetes and obesity among the US adults: population based ecological study
Zhou S, Li D, Zhou Y, Sun W, Liu Q
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:746 (2 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/746/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-746.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21126339

Research article
Physical disease in schizophrenia: A population-based analysis in Spain
Bouza C, Lopez-Cuadrado T, Amate J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:745 (2 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/745/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-745.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21126335

Research article
The paradox of screening: Rural women's views on screening for postnatal depression
Armstrong SJ, Small RE
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:744 (1 December 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/744/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-744.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21122148

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