February 7, 2012

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 30-Jan-2012 and 06-Feb-2012

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VIP in construction: systematic development and evaluation of a multifaceted health programme aiming to improve physical activity levels and dietary patterns among construction workers
Viester L, Verhagen EA, Proper KI, van Dongen JM, Bongers PM, van der Beek AJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:89 (30 January 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/89/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-89.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22289212

Research article
Determinants of insecticide-treated net ownership and utilization among pregnant women in Nigeria
Ankomah A, Adebayo SB, Arogundade ED, Anyanti J, Nwokolo E, Ladipo O, Meremikwu MM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:105 (6 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/105/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-105.pdf

Research article
Stability and change in screen-based sedentary behaviours and associated factors among Norwegian children in the transition between childhood and adolescence
Gebremariam MK, Totland TH, Andersen LF, Bergh IH, Bjelland M, Grydeland M, Yngvar O, Lien N
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:104 (6 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/104/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-104.pdf

Research article
Exploring factors relevant in the assessment of the return-to-work process of employees on long-term sickness absence due to a depressive disorder: a focus group study
Muijzer A, Brouwer S, Geertzen JH, Groothoff JW
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:103 (6 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/103/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-103.pdf

Research article
Heavy smoking during pregnancy as a marker for other risk factors of adverse birth outcomes: a population-based study in British Columbia, Canada
Erickson AC, Arbour LT
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:102 (6 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/102/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-102.pdf

Research article
Why is high-risk drinking more prevalent among men than women? Evidence from South Korea
Chung W, Lim S, Lee S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:101 (6 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/101/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-101.pdf

Research article
Low back pain in 17 year olds has substantial impact and represents an important public health disorder: a cross-sectional study
O'Sullivan PB, Beales DJ, Smith AJ, Straker LM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:100 (5 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/100/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-100.pdf

Research article
Socioeconomic disparities in the uptake of breast and cervical cancer screening in Italy: a cross sectional study.
Damiani G, Federico B, Basso D, Ronconi A, Bianchi CB, Anzellotti G, Nasi G, Sassi F, Ricciardi W
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:99 (3 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/99/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-99.pdf

Research article
Blood pressure and associated factors in a North African adolescent population. A national cross-sectional study in Tunisia
Aounallah-Skhiri H, El Ati J, Traissac P, Ben Romdhane H, Eymard-Duvernay S, Delpeuch F, Achour N, Maire B
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:98 (3 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/98/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-98.pdf

Research article
The effects of social connections on self-rated physical and mental health among internal migrant and local adolescents in Shanghai, China
Mao Z, Zhao X
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:97 (3 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/97/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-97.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22299776

Research article
Assessing survival in widowers, and controls -A nationwide, six- to nine-year follow-up
Skulason B, Jonsdottir LS, Sigurdardottir V, Helgason AR
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:96 (2 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/96/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-96.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22299754

Research article
Socio-demographic factors and psychological distress in Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian adults aged 18-64 years: analysis of national survey data
Cunningham J, Paradies YC
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:95 (1 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/95/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-95.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22296820

Research article
Interaction between alcohol drinking and obesity in relation to colorectal cancer risk: a case-control study in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Zhao J, Zhu Y, Wang PP, West R, Buehler S, Sun Z, Squires J, Roebothan B, McLaughlin JR, Campbell PT, Parfrey PS
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:94 (1 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/94/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-94.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22296784

Research article
Barriers to women's participation in inter-conceptional care: a cross-sectional analysis
Hogan VK, Amamoo MA, Anderson AD, Webb D, Mathew L, Rowley D, Culhane JF
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:93 (1 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/93/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-93.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22296758

Research article
Actual and undiagnosed HIV prevalence in a community sample of men who have sex with men in Auckland, New Zealand
Saxton PJ, Dickson NP, Griffiths R, Hughes AJ, Rowden J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:92 (1 February 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/92/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-92.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22296737

Research article
Mortality and potential years of life lost attributable to alcohol consumption in Canada in 2005
Shield KD, Taylor B, Kehoe T, Patra J, Rehm J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:91 (31 January 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/91/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-91.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22293064

Research article
Lifestyle physical activity among urban Palestinians and Israelis: a cross-sectional comparison in the Palestinian-Israeli Jerusalem risk factor study
Merom D, Sinnreich R, Aboudi V, Kark JD, Nassar H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:90 (30 January 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/90/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-90.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22289260


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