July 12, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (21 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 05-Jul-2011 and 11-Jul-2011

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Research article
Evaluation of the Rapid Scale-up of Collaborative TB/HIV Activities in TB Facilities in Rwanda, 2005-2009
Pevzner ES, Vandebriel G, Lowrance DW, Gasana M, Finlay A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:550 (11 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/550/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-550.pdf

Research article
Impact of Targeted Interventions on Heterosexual Transmission of HIV in India.
Kumar R, Mehendale SM, Panda S, Venkatesh S, Lakshmi P, Kaur M, Prinja S, Singh T, Virdi NK, Bahuguna P, Sharma AK, Singh S, Godbole SV, Risbud A, Manna B, Thirumagal V, Roy T, Sogarwal R, Pawar ND
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:549 (11 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/549/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-549.pdf

Research article
Sickness absence in gender-equal companies A register study at organizational level
Sorlin A, Ohman A, Lindholm L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:548 (11 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/548/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-548.pdf

Research article
Mental Health Impairment in Underweight Women: Do Body Dissatisfaction and Eating-Disordered Behavior Play a Role?
Mond J, Rodgers B, Hay P, Owen C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:547 (10 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/547/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-547.pdf

Research article
Effect of Qigong on quality of life: a cross-sectional population-based comparison study in Taiwan
Ho T, Christiani DC, Ma T, Jang T, Lieng C, Yeh Y, Lin S, Lin J, Lai J, Lan T
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:546 (9 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/546/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-546.pdf

Research article
Alcohol consumption in tertiary education students
Reavley NJ, Jorm AF, McCann TV, Lubman DI
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:545 (9 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/545/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-545.pdf

Research article
Operational challenges in managing Isoniazid Preventive Therapy in child contacts: A high-burden setting perspective
van Wyk SS, Reid AJ, Mandalakas AM, Enarson DA, Beyers N, Morrison J, Hesseling AC
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:544 (8 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/544/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-544.pdf

Research article
Neighborhood fast food restaurants and fast food consumption: A national study
Richardson AS, Boone-Heinonen J, Popkin BM, Gordon-Larsen P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:543 (8 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/543/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-543.pdf

Research article
Use of vitamin supplements and risk of total cancer and cardiovascular disease among the Japanese general population: A population-based survey
Hara A, Sasazuki S, Inoue M, Shimazu T, Iwasaki M, Sawada N, Yamaji T, Ishihara J, Iso H, Tsugane S, Based Prospective Study Group J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:540 (8 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/540/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-540.pdf

Research article
Are risk estimates biased in follow-up studies of psychosocial factors with low base-line participation?
Kaerlev L, Kolstad HA, Marie Hansen A, Frolund Thomsen J, Kaergaard A, Rugulies R, Mikkelsen S, Hviid Andersen J, Mors O, Grynderup MB, Peter Bonde J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:539 (8 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/539/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-539.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21736760

Research article
Higher body mass index may induce asthma among adolescents with pre-asthmatic symptoms: a prospective cohort study
Ho W, Lin Y, Caffrey JL, Lin M, Hsu H, Myers L, Chen P, Lin R
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:542 (8 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/542/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-542.pdf

Research article
Preventing the next 'SARS' - European healthcare workers' attitudes towards monitoring their health for the surveillance of newly emerging infections: qualitative study.
Aghaizu A, Elam G, Ncube F, Thomson G, Szilagyi E, Eckmanns T, Poulakou G, Catchpole M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:541 (8 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/541/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-541.pdf

Research article
Non Prescribed Sale of Antibiotics in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross Sectional Study
Bin Abdulhak AA, Altannir MA, Almansor MA, Almohaya MS, Onazi AS, Marei MA, Aldossary OF, Obeidat SA, Obeidat MA, Riaz MS, Tleyjeh IM
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:538 (7 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/538/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-538.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21736711

Research article
Trends in total and cause-specific mortality by marital status among elderly Norwegian men and women
Norgard Berntsen K
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:537 (6 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/537/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-537.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21733170

Research article
Suicide in the Philippines: time trend analysis (1974-2005) and literature review
Redaniel M, Lebanan-Dalida M, Gunnell D
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:536 (6 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/536/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-536.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21733151

Research article
Is a HIV vaccine a viable option and at what price? An economic evaluation of adding HIV vaccination into existing prevention programs in Thailand
Leelahavarong P, Teerawattananon Y, Werayingyong P, Akaleephan C, Premsri N, Namwat C, Peerapatanapokin W, Tangcharoensathien V
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:534 (5 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/534/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-534.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21729309

Research article
Lay perceptions of predictive testing for diabetes based on DNA test results versus family history assessment: a focus group study
Wijdenes-Pijl M, Dondorp WJ, Timmermans DR, Cornel MC, Henneman L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:535 (5 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/535/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-535.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21729316

Research article
Race/Ethnicity and Gender Differences in Health Intentions and Behaviors Regarding Exercise and Diet for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-sectional Analysis
Gavin JR, Fox KM, Grandy S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:533 (5 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/533/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-533.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21729303

Research article
Modification by antioxidant supplementation of changes in human lung function associated with air pollutant exposure: A systematic review
Tashakkor AY, Chow KS, Carlsten C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:532 (5 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/532/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-532.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21729301

Research article
Status and risk factors of unintentional injuries among Chinese undergraduates: a cross-sectional study
Shi H, Yang X, Huang C, Zhou Z, Zhou Q, Chu M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:531 (5 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/531/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-531.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21729294

Research article
'Pregnancy comes accidentally - like it did with me': Reproductive Decisions among Women on ART and their Partners in Rural Uganda
King R, Khana K, Nakayiwa S, Katuntu D, Homsy J, Lindkvist P, Johansson E, Bunnell R
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:530 (5 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/530/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-530.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21726467

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