August 5, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 28-Jul-2011 and 04-Aug-2011

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Study protocol
Rationale and design of the PREDICE project: Cost-Effectiveness of Type 2 diabetes prevention among high-risk Spanish individuals following lifestyle intervention in real-life primary care setting.
Costa B, Cabre JJ, Sagarra R, Sola-Morales O, Barrio F, Pinol JL, Cos X, Bolibar B, Castell C, Kissimova-Skarbek K, Tuomilehto J, Research group T
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:623 (4 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/623/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-623.pdf

Study protocol
Effectiveness of the Home-Based Alcohol Prevention Program "In Control: No Alcohol!": Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Mares SH, Van der Vorst H, Lichtwarck-Aschoff A, Schulten I, Verdurmen JE, Otten R, Engels RC
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:622 (4 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/622/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-622.pdf

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Age-disparity, sexual connectedness and HIV infection in disadvantaged communities around Cape Town, South Africa: A study protocol
Delva W, Beauclair R, Welte A, Vansteelandt S, Hens N, Aerts M, du Toit E, Beyers N, Temmerman M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:616 (2 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/616/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-616.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21810237

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Project FIT: Rationale, design and baseline characteristics of a school- and community-based intervention to address physical activity and healthy eating among low-income elementary school children
Eisenmann JC, Alaimo K, Pfeiffer K, Paek H, Carlson JJ, Hayes H, Thompson T, Kelleher D, Oh HJ, Orth J, Randall S, Mayfield K, Holmes D
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:607 (29 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/607/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-607.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21801411

Study protocol
The Working After Cancer Study (WACS): a population-based study of middle-aged workers diagnosed with colorectal cancer and their return to work experiences
Gordon LG, Lynch BM, Beesley VL, Graves N, McGrath C, O'Rourke P, Webb PM
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:604 (29 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/604/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-604.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21798072

Research article
The Prevalence of Exposure to Domestic Violence and the Factors Associated with Co-occurrence of Psychological and Physical Violence Exposure: a Sample from Primary Care Patients
Selic P, Pesjak K, Kersnik J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:621 (4 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/621/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-621.pdf

Research article
Behaviour patterns preceding a railway suicide: Explorative study of German Federal Police officers' experiences
Lukaschek K, Baumert J, Ladwig K
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:620 (4 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/620/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-620.pdf

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Lifestyle and self-rated health: A cross-sectional study of 3,601 citizens of Athens, Greece
Darviri C, Artemiadis AK, Tigani X, Alexopoulos EC
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:619 (4 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/619/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-619.pdf

Research article
Mode shifting in school travel mode: Examining the prevalence and correlates of active school transport in Ontario, Canada
Wong B, Faulkner G, Buliung R, Irving H
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:618 (3 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/618/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-618.pdf

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Factors Influencing Receipt of Iron Supplementation by Young Children and their Mothers in Rural India: Local and National Cross-Sectional studies
Pasricha S, Biggs B, Prashanth N, Sudarshan H, Moodie R, Black J, Shet A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:617 (3 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/617/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-617.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21810279

Research article
Occupational therapy and return to work: a systematic literature review
Desiron HA, de Rijk A, Van Hoof E, Donceel P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:615 (2 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/615/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-615.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21810228

Research article
A formative evaluation of a family-based walking intervention - Furness Families Walk4Life
Milton K, Kelly P, Bull F, Foster C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:614 (2 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/614/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-614.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21810254

Research article
Waist circumference and risk of elevated blood pressure in children: a cross-sectional study
Choy C, Chan W, Chen T, Shih C, Wu L, Liao C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:613 (2 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/613/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-613.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21810218

Research article
COPD Uncovered: An International survey on the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on a working age population
Fletcher MJ, Upton J, Taylor-Fishwick J, Buist SA, Jenkins C, Hutton J, Barnes N, Van Der Molen T, Walsh JW, Jones P, Walker S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:612 (1 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/612/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-612.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21806798

Research article
Overweight at age two years in a multi-ethnic cohort (ABCD study): the role of prenatal factors, birth outcomes and postnatal factors
de Hoog ML, van Eijsden M, Stronks K, Gemke RJ, Vrijkotte TG
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:611 (1 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/611/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-611.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21806791

Research article
Peer education: The effects on knowledge of pregnancy related malaria and preventive practices in women of reproductive age in Edo State, Nigeria.
Mens PF, Scheelbeek PF, Al Attabi H, Enato EF
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:610 (1 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/610/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-610.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21801460

Research article
Assessing socioeconomic health care utilization inequity in Israel: Impact of alternative approaches to morbidity adjustment
Shadmi E, Balicer RD, Kinder K, Abrams C, Weiner JP
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:609 (1 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/609/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-609.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21801459

Research article
Population Based Estimates of Non Fatal Injuries in the Capital of Iran
Saadat S, Mafi M, Sharif-Alhoseini M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:608 (31 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/608/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-608.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21801449

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The relationship between maternal education and mortality among women giving birth in health care institutions: analysis of the cross sectional WHO Global Survey on Maternal and Perinatal Health
Karlsen S, Say L, Souza J, Hogue CJ, Calles DL, Gulmezoglu AM, Raine R
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:606 (29 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/606/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-606.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21801399

Research article
Patterns, trends and sex differences in HIV/AIDS reported mortality in Latin American countries: 1996-2007
Alonso Gonzalez M, Martin L, Munoz S, Jacobson JO
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:605 (29 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/605/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-605.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21801402

Research article
Emotional impact of screening: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Collins RE, Lopez LM, Marteau TM
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:603 (28 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/603/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-603.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21798046

Research article
Religious Officials' knowledge, attitude, and behavior towards smoking and the new tobacco law in Kahramanmaras, Turkey
Sucakli MH, Ozer A, Celik M, Kahraman H, Ekerbicer HC
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:602 (28 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/602/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-602.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21797994

Research article
Anxiety and depression lowers blood pressure: 22-year follow-up of the population based HUNT study, Norway
Hildrum B, Romild U, Holmen J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:601 (28 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/601/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-601.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21797992

Research article
Are skin disorders related to work strain in hospital workers? A cross-sectional study.
Magnavita N, Elovainio M, Heponiemi T, Magnavita AM, Bergamaschi A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:600 (28 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/600/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-600.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21798019

Research article
Comparative efficacy of two poeciliid fish in indoor cement tanks against chikungunya vector Aedes aegypti in villages in Karnataka, India
Ghosh SK, Chakaravarthy P, Panch SR, K P, Tiwari S, Ojha VP, R M, Dash AP
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:599 (28 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/599/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-599.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21798018

Research article
The association between failed quit attempts and increased levels of psychological distress in smokers in a large New Zealand cohort
van der Deen FS, Carter KN, Wilson N, Collings S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:598 (28 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/598/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-598.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21798059

Research article
Explaining gender differences in non-fatal suicidal behaviour among adolescents: a population-based study
Kaess M, Parzer P, Haffner J, Steen R, Roos J, Klett M, Brunner R, Resch F
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:597 (28 July 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/597/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-597.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21794184


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