August 29, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 21-Aug-2011 and 28-Aug-2011

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Study protocol
Hands4U: A multifaceted strategy to implement guideline-based recommendations to prevent hand eczema in health care workers: design of a randomised controlled trial and (cost) effectiveness evaluation.
van der Meer EW, Boot CR, Jungbauer FH, van der Klink JJ, Rustemeyer T, Coenraads P, van der Gulden JW, Anema JR
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:669 (25 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/669/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-669.pdf

Study protocol
Evaluation of the impact of the voucher and accreditation approach on improving reproductive behaviors and status in Cambodia
Bellows B, Warren C, Vonthanak S, Chhorvann C, Sokhom H, Men C, Bajracharya A, Rob U, Rathavy T
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:667 (24 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/667/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-667.pdf

Research article
Diet, physical exercise and cognitive behavioral training as a combined workplace based intervention to reduce body weight and increase physical capacity in health care workers. A randomized controlled trial
Christensen JR, Faber A, Ekner D, Overgaard K, Holtermann A, Sogaard K
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:671 (27 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/671/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-671.pdf

Research article
Determinants of self-rated health in old age: A population-based, cross-sectional study using the International Classification of Functioning
Arnadottir SA, Gunnarsdottir ED, Stenlund H, Lundin-Olsson L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:670 (25 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/670/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-670.pdf

Research article
Socio-demographic, psychosocial and home-environmental attributes associated with adults' domestic screen time
Van Dyck D, Cardon G, Deforche B, Owen N, De Cocker K, Wijndaele K, De Bourdeaudhuij I
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:668 (25 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/668/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-668.pdf

Research article
Do expert assessments converge? An exploratory case study of evaluating and managing a blood supply risk.
Eyles J, Heddle N, Webert K, Arnold E, McCurdy B
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:666 (24 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/666/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-666.pdf

Research article
Factors associated with parental recognition of a child's overweight status - a cross sectional study
Vanhala ML, Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi SM, Kaikkonen KM, Laitinen JH, Korpelainen RI
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:665 (24 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/665/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-665.pdf

Research article
The Big Drink Debate: perceptions of the impact of price on alcohol consumption from a large scale cross-sectional convenience survey in north west England
Cook PA, Phillips-Howard PA, Morleo M, Harkins C, Briant L, Bellis MA
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:664 (23 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/664/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-664.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21861905

Research article
Determinants for HIV testing and counselling in Nairobi urban informal settlements
Ziraba AK, Madise NJ, Kimani JK, Oti S, Mgomella G, Matilu M, Ezeh A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:663 (23 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/663/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-663.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21861898

Research article
A registry-based follow-up study, comparing the incidence of cardiovascular disease in native Danes and immigrants born in Turkey, Pakistan and the former Yugoslavia: do social inequalities play a role?
Hempler NF, Larsen FB, Nielsen SS, Diderichsen F, Andreasen AH, Jorgensen T
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:662 (23 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/662/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-662.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21861890

Research article
The Stigma of Obesity in the General Public and its Implications for Public Health - a Systematic Review
Sikorski C, Luppa M, Kaiser M, Glaesmer H, Schomerus G, Konig H, Riedel-Heller SG
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:661 (23 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/661/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-661.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21859493

Research article
Substance use and its predictors among undergraduate medical students of Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia
Deressa W, Azazh A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:660 (22 August 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/660/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-660.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21859483


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