October 10, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 02-Oct-2011 and 09-Oct-2011

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Study protocol
Measuring health-related quality of life in men with osteoporosis or osteoporotic fracture
Zwart M, Azagra R, Encabo G, Aguye A, Roca G, Guell S, Puchol N, Gene E, Lopez-Exposito F, Sola S, Ortiz S, Sancho P, Abado L, Iglesias M, Toran P, Diez-Perez A, Pujol-Salud J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:775 (9 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/775/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-775.pdf

Study protocol
Working Inside for Smoking Elimination (Project W.I.S.E.) Study Design and Rationale to Prevent Return to Smoking after Release from a Smoke Free Prison
Clarke JG, Martin RA, Stein LA, Lopes CE, Mello J, Friedmann PD, Bock BC
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:767 (5 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/767/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-767.pdf

Study protocol
A cluster-randomized controlled trial to reduce sedentary behavior and promote physical activity and health of 8-9 year olds: The Transform-Us! Study
Salmon J, Arundell L, Hume C, Brown H, Hesketh K, Dunstan DW, Daly RM, Pearson N, Cerin E, Moodie M, Sheppard L, Ball K, Bagley S, ChinAPaw M, Crawford D
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:759 (4 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/759/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-759.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21970511

Debate
Pain as a Global Public Health Priority
Goldberg DS, McGee SJ
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:770 (6 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/770/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-770.pdf

Correspondence
Missing and accounted for: Gaps and areas of wealth in the public health review literature
Tirilis D, Husson H, DeCorby K, Dobbins M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:757 (3 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/757/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-757.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21967658

Research article
Body piercing and tattoos: a survey on young adults' knowledge of the risks and practices in body art
Quaranta A, Napoli C, Fasano F, Montagna C, Caggiano G, Montagna M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:774 (7 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/774/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-774.pdf

Research article
Can primary care data be used to monitor regional smoking prevalence? An analysis of The Health Improvement Network primary care data
Langley TE, Szatkowski LC, Wythe S, Lewis SA
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:773 (7 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/773/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-773.pdf

Research article
Ten-year trends in overweight and obesity in the adult Portuguese population, 1995 to 2005
Marques-Vidal P, Paccaud F, Ravasco P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:772 (7 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/772/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-772.pdf

Research article
Analysis of changes in the association of income and the utilization of curative health services in Mexico between 2000 and 2006
Danese-dlSantos LG, Sosa-Rubi SG, Valencia-Mendoza A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:771 (7 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/771/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-771.pdf

Research article
Anthropometrically determined nutritional status of urban primary schoolchildren in Makurdi, Nigeria
Goon DT, Toriola AL, Shaw BS, Amusa LO, Monyeki MA, Akinyemi O, Alabi OA
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:769 (6 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/769/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-769.pdf

Research article
Alimentary Fluoride Intake in Preschool Children
Oganessian E, Ivancakova R, Lencova E, Broukal Z
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:768 (6 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/768/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-768.pdf

Research article
HIV Risk and Associations of HIV Infection among men who have sex with men in Peri-Urban Cape Town, South Africa
Baral S, Burrell E, Scheibe A, Brown B, Beyrer C, Bekker L
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:766 (5 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/766/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-766.pdf

Research article
Mental ill-health across the continuum of body mass index
Kelly SJ, Daniel M, Dal Grande E, Taylor A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:765 (5 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/765/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-765.pdf

Research article
Sexual risk taking behaviour: prevalence and associated factors. A population-based study of 22 000 Danish men
Buttmann N, Nielsen A, Munk C, Liaw KL, Kjaer SK
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:764 (5 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/764/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-764.pdf

Research article
Psychometric assessment of HIV/STI sexual risk scale among MSM: A Rasch model approach
Li J, Liu H, Liu H, Feng T, Cai Y
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:763 (5 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/763/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-763.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21970669

Research article
Relationship of obesity to physical activity, domestic activities, and sedentary behaviours: cross-sectional findings from a national cohort of over 70,000 Thai adults
Banks E, Lim L, Seubsman S, Bain C, Sleigh A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:762 (4 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/762/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-762.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21970620

Research article
Factor analysis of self-treatment in diabetes mellitus: a cross sectional study
Masoudi Alavi N, Alami L, Taefi S, Shojae Gharabagh G
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:761 (4 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/761/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-761.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21970577

Research article
Knowledge, perceptions and myths regarding infertility among selected adult population in Pakistan: A cross-sectional study
Ali S, Sophie R, Imam AM, Khan FI, Ali SF, Shaikh A, Farid-ul-hasnain S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:760 (4 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/760/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-760.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21970548

Research article
Case-based reported mortality associated with laboratory-confirmed influenza A(H1N1) 2009 virus infection in the Netherlands: the 2009-2010 pandemic season versus the 2010-2011 influenza season.
van Gageldonk RA, Riesmeijer RM, Friesema IH, Meijer A, Isken LD, Timen A, van der Sande MA
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:758 (4 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/758/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-758.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21970457

Research article
Family psychosocial characteristics influencing criminal behaviour and mortality - possible mediating factors: A longitudinal study of male and female subjects in the Stockholm Birth Cohort
af Klinteberg B, Almquist Y, Beijer U, Rydelius P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:756 (2 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/756/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-756.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21962152

Research article
An integrated structural intervention to reduce vulnerability to HIV and sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Karnataka state, south India
Gurnani V, Beattie TS, Bhattacharjee P, Team C, Mohan HL, Maddur S, Washington R, Isac S, Ramesh BM, Moses S, Blanchard JF
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:755 (2 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/755/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-755.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21962115


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