November 3, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 26-Oct-2011 and 02-Nov-2011

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Study protocol
Evaluating the effectiveness of a schools-based programme to promote exercise self-efficacy in children and young people with risk factors for obesity: Steps to active kids (STAK)
Glazebrook C, Batty MJ, Mullan N, McDonald I, Nathan D, Sayal K, Smyth A, Yang M, Guo B, Hollis C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:830 (26 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/830/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-830.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22029547

Correspondence
The Foxconn suicides and their media prominence: is the Werther Effect applicable in China?
Cheng Q, Chen F, Yip PS
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:841 (2 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/841/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-841.pdf

Research article
Effects on musculoskeletal pain, work ability and sickness absence in a 1-year randomised controlled trial among cleaners
Jorgensen MB, Faber A, Hansen JV, Holtermann A, Sogaard K
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:840 (1 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/840/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-840.pdf

Research article
Good places for ageing in place: development of objective built environment measures for investigating links with older people's wellbeing
Burton EJ, Mitchell L, Stride CB
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:839 (1 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/839/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-839.pdf

Research article
Interventions to improve work outcomes in work-related PTSD: a systematic review
Stergiopoulos E, Cimo A, Cheng C, Bonato S, Dewa CS
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:838 (31 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/838/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-838.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22040066

Research article
Discrepancies between survey and administrative data on the use of mental health services in the general population: findings from a study conducted in Quebec
Drapeau A, Boyer R, Diallo FB
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:837 (31 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/837/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-837.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22040030

Research article
Short and long term effects of a lifestyle intervention for construction workers at risk for cardiovascular disease: a randomized controlled trial.
Groeneveld IF, Proper KI, van der Beek AJ, Hildebrandt VH, van Mechelen W
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:836 (31 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/836/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-836.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22040007

Research article
Who wants a slimmer body? The relationship between body weight status, education level and body shape dissatisfaction among young adults in Hong Kong
Cheung Y, Lee A, Ho S, Li E, Lam T, Fan S, Yip P
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:835 (31 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/835/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-835.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22039977

Research article
Relationship between commuting and health outcomes in a cross-sectional population survey in southern Sweden
Hansson E, Mattisson K, Bjork J, Ostergren P, Jakobsson K
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:834 (31 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/834/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-834.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22039952

Research article
Tuberculosis and homelessness in Montreal: A retrospective cohort study
Tan de Bibiana J, Rossi C, Rivest P, Zwerling A, Thibert L, McIntosh F, Behr MA, Menzies D, Schwartzman K
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:833 (28 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/833/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-833.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22034944

Research article
The prevalence of hyperuricemia in China: a meta-analysis
Liu B, Wang T, Zhao NH, Yue WW, Yu HH, Liu CX, Yin J, Jia YR, Nie W
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:832 (27 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/832/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-832.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22032610

Research article
Using formative research to develop CHANGE!: a curriculum-based physical activity promoting intervention
Mackintosh KA, Knowles ZR, Ridgers ND, Fairclough SJ
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:831 (27 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/831/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-831.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22032540

Research article
Changes in the socio-demographic patterning of late adolescent health risk behaviours during the 1990s: analysis of two West of Scotland cohort studies
Sweeting H, Jackson C, Haw S
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:829 (26 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/829/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-829.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22029479

Research article
Problem-solving therapy for depression and common mental disorders in Zimbabwe: piloting a task-shifting primary mental health care intervention in a population with a high prevalence of people living with HIV
Chibanda D, Mesu P, Kajawu L, Cowan F, Araya R, Abas MA
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:828 (26 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/828/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-828.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22029430

Research article
A survey of smoking prevalence and interest in quitting among social and community service organisation clients in Australia: a unique opportunity for reaching the disadvantaged
Bryant J, Bonevski B, Paul C
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:827 (26 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/827/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-11-827.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22026718


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