October 18, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 10-Oct-2011 and 17-Oct-2011

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Study protocol
Promoting male involvement to improve PMTCT uptake and reduce antenatal HIV infection: a cluster randomized controlled trial protocol
Peltzer K, Jones D, Weiss SM, Shikwane E
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:778 (10 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/778/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-778.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21985332

Study protocol
SPACE for physical activity - a multicomponent intervention study: study design and baseline findings from a cluster randomized controlled trial
Toftager M, Christiansen LB, Kristensen PL, Troelsen J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:777 (10 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/777/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-777.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21985278

Correspondence
Newspaper coverage of mental illness in the UK, 1992-2008
Goulden R, Corker E, Evans-Lacko S, Rose D, Thornicroft G, Henderson C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:796 (12 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/796/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-796.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21992410

Research article
Preventing alcohol misuse in young people aged 9-11 years through promoting family communication: an exploratory evaluation of the Kids, Adults Together (KAT) Programme
Rothwell H, Segrott J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:810 (17 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/810/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-810.pdf

Research article
Motivational foci and asthma medication tactics directed towards a functional day
Axelsson M, Lotvall J, Lundgren J, Brink E
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:809 (17 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/809/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-809.pdf

Research article
Metabolic syndrome is associated with change in subclinical arterial stiffness - A community-based Taichung Community Health Study
Li C, Kardia SL, Liu C, Lin W, Lin C, Lee Y, Sung F, Li T, Lin C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:808 (17 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/808/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-808.pdf

Research article
Heterosexual anal intercourse and HIV infection risks in the context of alcohol serving venues, Cape Town, South Africa
Kalichman SC, Pinkerton SD, Carey MP, Cain D, Mehlomakulu V, Simbayi LC, Carey KB, Mwaba K, Harel O
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:807 (14 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/807/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-807.pdf

Research article
A Mid-Term Assessment of Progress towards the Immunisation Coverage Goal of the Global Immunisation Vision and Strategy (GIVS)
Brown DW, Burton A, Gacic-Dobo M, Karimov RI, Vandelaer J, Okwo-Bele J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:806 (14 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/806/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-806.pdf

Research article
Exposure to and opinions towards sex education among adolescent students in Mumbai: a cross-sectional survey
Benzaken T, Palep AH, Gill PS
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:805 (14 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/805/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-805.pdf

Research article
Changes over time in the effect of marital status on cancer survival
Kravdal H, Syse A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:804 (14 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/804/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-804.pdf

Research article
Costs and longer-term savings of parenting programmes for the prevention of persistent conduct disorder: a modelling study
Bonin E, Stevens M, Beecham J, Byford S, Parsonage M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:803 (14 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/803/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-803.pdf

Research article
Problematic Internet use in Chinese adolescents and its relation to psychosomatic symptoms and life satisfaction
Cao H, Sun Y, Wan Y, Hao J, Tao F
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:802 (14 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/802/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-802.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21995654

Research article
Diet and mortality rates in Sub-Saharan Africa: Stages in the nutrition transition
Abrahams Z, Mchiza Z, Steyn NP
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:801 (13 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/801/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-801.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21995618

Research article
Drivers' and conductors' views on the causes and ways of preventing workplace violence in the road passenger transport sector in Maputo City, Mozambique
Couto MT, Tillgren P, Soderback M
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:800 (13 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/800/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-800.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21995594

Research article
Time trends in leisure time physical activity and physical fitness in elderly people: 20 year follow-up of the spanish population national health survey (1987-2006)
Palacios-Cena D, Alonso-Blanco C, Jimenez-Garcia R, Hernandez-Barrera V, Carrasco-Garrido P, Pileno-Martinez E, Fernandez-de-las-Penas C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:799 (13 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/799/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-799.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21995560

Research article
Stressors and resources mediate the association of socioeconomic position with health behaviours
Mulder BC, de Bruin M, Schreurs H, van Ameijden EJ, van Woerkum CM
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:798 (13 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/798/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-798.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21991933

Research article
Alert but less alarmed: a pooled analysis of terrorism threat perception in Australia
Stevens G, Agho K, Taylor M, Jones AL, Jacobs J, Barr M, Raphael B
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:797 (12 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/797/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-797.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21992446

Research article
The interrelation between premenstrual syndrome and major depression: results from a population-based sample
Forrester-Knauss C, Zemp Stutz E, Weiss C, Tschudin S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:795 (12 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/795/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-795.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21992230

Research article
High prevalence of coexisting prehypertension and prediabetes among healthy adults in northern and northeastern China
Wu J, Yan W, Qiu L, Chen X, Guo X, Wu W, Xia L, Qin X, Liu Y, Ding H, Han S, Xu C, Zhu G
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:794 (12 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/794/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-794.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21988955

Research article
Who pays and who benefits? How different models of shared responsibilities between formal and informal carers influence projections of costs of dementia management.
Vickland V, Werner J, Morris T, McDonnell G, Draper B, Low L, Brodaty H
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:793 (12 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/793/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-793.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21988908

Research article
School environment factors were associated with BMI among adolescents in Xi'an City, China
Li M, Dibley MJ, Yan H
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:792 (11 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/792/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-792.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21988882

Research article
How does the general public view posthumous organ donation? A meta-synthesis of the qualitative literature
Newton JD
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:791 (11 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/791/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-791.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21988839

Research article
Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of stunting and thinness among Pakistani primary school children
Mushtaq M, Gull S, Khurshid U, Shahid U, Shad M, Siddiqui A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:790 (11 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/790/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-790.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21988799

Research article
Burden of traumatic spine fractures in Tehran, Iran
Moradi-Lakeh M, Rasouli MR, Vaccaro AR, Saadat S, Zarei M, Rahimi-Movaghar V
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:789 (11 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/789/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-789.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21988751

Research article
Economic hardships in adulthood and mental health in Sweden. The Swedish National Public Health Survey 2009.
Ahnquist J, Wamala SP
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:788 (11 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/788/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-788.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21989478

Research article
The burden of premature mortality in Spain using standard expected years of life lost: a population-based study
Genova-Maleras R, Catala-Lopez F, Fernandez de Larrea-Baz N, Alvarez-Martin E, Morant-Ginestar C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:787 (11 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/787/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-787.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21989453

Research article
Effect of an Electronic Nicotine Delivery Device (e-Cigarette) on Smoking Reduction and Cessation: A Prospective 6-Month Pilot Study
Polosa R, Caponnetto P, Morjaria JB, Papale G, Campagna D, Russo C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:786 (11 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/786/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-786.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21989407

Research article
Prevalence and type distribution of Human Papillomavirus infection in women from North Sardinia, Italy.
Piana A, Sotgiu G, Castiglia P, Pischedda S, Cocuzza C, Capobianco G, Marras V, Dessole S, Muresu E
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:785 (11 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/785/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-785.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21989375

Research article
High caseload of childhood tuberculosis in hospitals on Java Island, Indonesia: a cross sectional study
Lestari T, Probandari A, Hurtig A, Utarini A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:784 (11 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/784/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-784.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21985569

Research article
Cardiovascular risk among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal smoking male prisoners: Inequalities compared to the wider community
Richmond RL, Wilhelm KA, Indig D, Butler TG, Archer VA, Wodak AD
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:783 (10 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/783/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-783.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21985524

Research article
Determinants of fertility in rural Ethiopia: the case of Butajira Demographic Surveillance System (DSS).
Mekonnen W, Worku A
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:782 (10 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/782/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-782.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21985493

Research article
Childbearing during adolescence and offspring mortality: findings from three population-based cohorts in southern Brazil
Restrepo-Mendez MC, Barros AJ, Santos IS, Menezes AM, Matijasevich A, Barros FC, Victora CG
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:781 (10 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/781/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-781.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21985467

Research article
Integration of priority population, health and nutrition interventions into health systems: systematic review
Atun R, de Jongh TE, Secci FV, Ohiri K, Adeyi O, Car J
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:780 (10 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/780/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-780.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21985434

Research article
A comprehensive situation assessment of injection practices in primary health care hospitals in Bangladesh
Chowdhury AA, Roy T, Faroque A, Bachar SC, Asaduzzaman M, Nasrin N, Akter N, Gazi H, Kabir AL, Parvin M, Anderson C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:779 (10 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/779/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-779.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21985397

Research article
A randomised controlled trial among cleaners - Effects on strength, balance and kinesiophobia
Jorgensen MB, Ektor-Andersen J, Sjogaard G, Holtermann A, Sogaard K
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:776 (10 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/776/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-776.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/21985226


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