February 23, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (25 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 16-Feb-2011 and 22-Feb-2011

For articles which have only just been published, you will see a 'provisional PDF' corresponding to the accepted manuscript.
A fully formatted PDF and full text (HTML) version will be made available soon.


Study protocol
Evaluating a selective prevention programme for binge drinking among young adolescents: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
Lammers J, Goossens F, Lokman S, Monshouwer K, Lemmers L, Conrod P, Wiers R, Engels R, Kleinjan M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:126 (21 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/126/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-126.pdf

Study protocol
Design and methods of a longitudinal study investigating the impact of antiretroviral treatment on the partnerships and sexual behaviour of HIV-infected individuals in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
McGrath N, Richter L, Newell M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:121 (19 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/121/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-121.pdf

Study protocol
West End Walkers 65+ A randomised controlled trial of a primary care-based walking intervention for older adults: Study rationale and design
MacMillan F, Fitzsimons C, Black K, Granat MH, Grant PM, Grealy M, Macdonald H, McConnachie A, Rowe DA, Shaw R, Skelton DA, Mutrie N
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:120 (19 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/120/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-120.pdf

Study protocol
Interventions to enhance adherence to dietary advice for preventing and managing chronic diseases in adults: a study protocol.
Desroches S, Lapointe A, Ratte S, Gravel K, Legare F, Thirsk J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:111 (17 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/111/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-111.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21329508

Study protocol
Testing a Dutch web-based tailored lifestyle programme among adults: a study protocol
Schulz DN, Kremers SP, van Osch LA, Schneider F, van Adrichem MJ, de Vries H
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:108 (16 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/108/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-108.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21324181

Correspondence
Reusable design: A proposed approach to Public Health Informatics system design
Reeder B, Hills RA, Demiris G, Revere D, Pina J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:116 (18 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/116/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-116.pdf

Research article
A(H1N1) pandemic influenza and its prevention by vaccination: Paediatricians opinions before and after the beginning of the vaccination campaign
Dube E, Defay F, Gilca V, Bettinger JA, Sauvageau C, Lavoie F, Boucher FD, McNeil S, Gemmill I, Boulianne N
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:128 (22 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/128/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-128.pdf

Research article
Missed opportunities in TB diagnosis: a TB Process-Based Performance Review tool to evaluate and improve clinical care
Field N, Murray J, Wong ML, Dowdeswell R, Dudumayo N, Rametsi L, Martinson N, Lipman M, Glynn JR, Sonnenberg P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:127 (22 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/127/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-127.pdf

Research article
Poor mental health and sexual risk behaviours in Uganda: A cross-sectional population-based study
Lundberg P, Rukundo G, Ashaba S, Thorson A, Allebeck P, Ostergren P, Cantor-Graae E
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:125 (21 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/125/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-125.pdf

Research article
Maternal characteristics during pregnancy and risk factors for positive HIV RNA at delivery: a single-cohort observational study (Brescia, Northern Italy)
Izzo I, Forleo MA, Casari S, Quiros-Roldan E, Magoni M, Carosi G, Torti C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:124 (21 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/124/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-124.pdf

Research article
Evaluation of physical activity programmes for elderly people - a descriptive study using the EFQM'criteria
Marques AI, Rosa MJ, Soares P, Santos R, Mota J, Carvalho J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:123 (21 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/123/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-123.pdf

Research article
Sun Protection and Sunbathing Practices Among At-Risk Family Members of Patients with Melanoma
Manne SL, Coups EJ, Jacobsen PB, Ming M, Heckman C, Lessin S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:122 (21 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/122/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-122.pdf

Research article
Systematic review of reviews of intervention components associated with increased effectiveness in dietary and physical activity interventions.
Greaves CJ, Sheppard KE, Abraham C, Hardeman W, Roden M, Evans PH, Schwarz P, Study Group T
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:119 (18 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/119/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-119.pdf

Research article
Prevalence and Perceived Health Effect of Alcohol use among Male Undergraduate Students in Owerri, South-East Nigeria.
Ebirim CI, Morakinyo MO
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:118 (18 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/118/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-118.pdf

Research article
Perceptions of Anti-Smoking Messages Amongst High School Students in Pakistan
Zaidi SM, Bikak AL, Shaheryar A, Imam SH, Khan JA
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:117 (18 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/117/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-117.pdf

Research article
The relationship of air pollution and surrogate markers of endothelial dysfunction in a population-based sample of children
Poursafa P, Kelishadi R, Lahijanzadeh A, Modaresi M, Javanmard SH, Assari R, Amin MM, Moattar F, Amini A, Sadeghian B
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:115 (18 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/115/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-115.pdf

Research article
Trends in self-reported prevalence and management of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes in Swiss adults, 1997-2007
Estoppey D, Paccaud F, Vollenweider P, Marques-Vidal P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:114 (18 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/114/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-114.pdf

Research article
Predictors of consistent condom use based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model among female sex workers in Jinan, China
Zhang H, Liao M, Nie X, Pan R, Wang C, Ruan S, Zhang C, Tao X, Kang D, Jiang B
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:113 (17 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/113/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-113.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21329512

Research article
To test or not to test: A cross-sectional survey of the psychosocial determinants of self-testing for cholesterol, glucose, and HIV
Grispen JE, Ronda G, Dinant G, de Vries NK, van der Weijden T
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:112 (17 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/112/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-112.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21329511

Research article
Epidemiology of Anti-tuberculosis Drug Resistance in a Chinese Population: Current Situation and Challenges Ahead
Shao Y, Yang D, Xu W, Lu W, Song H, Dai Y, Shen H, Wang J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:110 (17 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/110/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-110.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21324205

Research article
What factors are associated with recent intimate partner violence? Findings from the WHO multi-country study on women's health and domestic violence
Abramsky T, Watts CH, Garcia-Moreno C, Devries K, Kiss L, Ellsberg M, Jansen HA, Heise L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:109 (16 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/109/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-109.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21324186

Research article
Sickness absence in musculoskeletal disorders - patients' experiences of interactions with the Social Insurance Agency and health care. A qualitative study.
Hubertsson J, Petersson IF, Arvidsson B, Thorstensson CA
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:107 (16 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/107/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-107.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21324175

Research article
Parental control and monitoring of young people's sexual behaviour in rural North-Western Tanzania: Implications for sexual and reproductive health interventions
Wamoyi J, Fenwick A, Urassa M, Zaba B, Stones W
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:106 (16 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/106/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-106.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21324171

Research article
Social and cultural factors underlying generational differences in overweight: a cross-sectional study among ethnic minorities in the Netherlands
Hosper K, Nicolaou M, van Valkengoed I, Nierkens V, Stronks K
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:105 (16 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/105/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-105.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21324156

Research article
The impact of social status inconsistency on cardiovascular risk factors, myocardial infarction and stroke in the EPIC-Heidelberg cohort
Braig S, Peter R, Nagel G, Hermann S, Rohrmann S, Linseisen J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:104 (16 February 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/104/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-104.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21324154

You receive BMC Public Health email alerts every week

To change the email format or frequency, to update your email address or to stop receiving these alerts, visit the article alert sign up page http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcpublichealth/alerts

For help or more information, contact us at info@biomedcentral.com