March 18, 2012

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 10-Mar-2012 and 17-Mar-2012

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Study protocol
The Boost study: Design of a school- and community-based randomised trial to promote fruit and vegetable consumption among teenagers
Krolner R, Suldrup Jorgensen T, Aarestrup A, Hjollund Christiansen A, Christensen A, Due P
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:191 (14 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/191/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-191.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22413782

Study protocol
The effectiveness of a preferred intensity exercise programme on the mental health outcomes of young people with depression: a sequential mixed methods evaluation
Carter T, Callaghan P, Khalil E, Morres I
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:187 (13 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/187/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-187.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22414319

Study protocol
An exploratory cluster randomised trial of a university halls of residence based social norms intervention in Wales, UK
Murphy SM, Moore G, Williams A, Moore L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:186 (13 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/186/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-186.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22414293

Study protocol
A Randomised trial of nicotine assisted reduction to stop in pharmacies - The RedPharm Study
Taskila T, Macaskill S, Coleman T, Etter J, Patel M, Clarke S, Bridson R, Aveyard P
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:182 (12 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/182/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-182.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22410103

Study protocol
Design and baseline characteristics of the 10 Small Steps Study: a randomised controlled trial of an intervention to promote healthy behaviour using a lifestyle score and personalised feedback
Parekh S, Vandelnotte C, King D, Boyle FM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:179 (12 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/179/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-179.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22405027

Research article
Factors impacting knowledge and use of long acting and permanent contraceptive methods by postpartum HIV positive and negative women in Cape Town, South Africa: a cross-sectional study
Crede S, Hoke T, Constant D, Green MS, Moodley J, Harries J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:197 (16 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/197/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-197.pdf

Research article
Predicting nicotine dependence profiles among adolescent smokers: the roles of personal and social-environmental factors in a longitudinal framework
Kleinjan M, Vitaro F, Wanner B, Brug J, van den Eijnden RJ, Engels RC
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:196 (16 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/196/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-196.pdf

Research article
Age at menarche and current substance use among Canadian adolescent girls: Results of a cross-sectional study
Al-Sahab B, Ardern CI, Hamadeh MJ, Tamim H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:195 (16 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/195/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-195.pdf

Research article
The availability of snack food displays that may trigger impulse purchases in Melbourne supermarkets
Thornton LE, Cameron AJ, McNaughton SA, Worsley A, Crawford DA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:194 (15 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/194/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-194.pdf

Research article
Promoting menstrual health among Persian adolescent girls from low socioeconomic backgrounds: a quasi-experimental study
Fakhri M, Hamzehgardeshi Z, Hajikhani Golchin N, Komili A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:193 (15 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/193/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-193.pdf

Research article
Ideal and actual involvement of community pharmacists in health promotion and prevention: a cross-sectional study in Quebec, Canada
Laliberte M, Perreault S, Damestoy N, Lalonde L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:192 (15 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/192/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-192.pdf

Research article
Risk factors for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases among ethnic Germans from the former Soviet Union: results of a nested case-control study
Kuhrs E, Winkler V, Becher H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:190 (13 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/190/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-190.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22413759

Research article
HIV testing and willingness to get HIV testing at a peer-run drop-in centre for people who inject drugs in Bangkok, Thailand
Ti L, Hayashi K, Kaplan K, Suwannawong P, Fu E, Wood E, Kerr T
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:189 (13 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/189/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-189.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22414406

Research article
A cross-sectional description of social capital in an international sample of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH)
Webel AR, Phillips J, Dawson Rose C, Holzemer WL, Chen W, Tyler-Viola L, Rivero-Mendez M, Nicholas P, Nokes K, Kemppainen J, Sefcik E, Brion J, Eller L, Iipinge S, Kriksey K, Wantland D, Chaiphibalsarisdi P, Johnson MO, Portillo C, Corless IB, Voss J, Salata RA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:188 (13 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/188/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-188.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22414342

Research article
Medical advice and diabetes self-management reported by Mexican-American, Black- and White-non-Hispanic adults across the United States
Vaccaro JA, Feaster DJ, Lobar SL, Baum MK, Magnus M, Huffman FG
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:185 (12 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/185/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-185.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22410191

Research article
Reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV: findings from an early infant diagnosis program in south-south region of Nigeria
Anoje C, Aiyenigba B, Suzuki C, Badru T, Akpoigbe K, Odo M, Odafe S, Adedokun O, Torpey K, Chabikuli ON
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:184 (12 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/184/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-184.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22410161

Research article
Estimating the probability of smoking cessation in Italy: stall in quitting levels, 1986-2009
Carreras G, Gallus S, Iannucci L, Gorini G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:183 (12 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/183/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-183.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22410134

Research article
Infant Mortality in Brazil, 1980-2000: A spatial panel data analysis
Barufi A, Haddad E, Paez A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:181 (12 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/181/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-181.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22410079

Research article
The gap in injury mortality rates between urban and rural residents of Hubei province, China
Liu Q, Zhang L, Li J, Zuo D, Kong D, Shen X, Guo Y, Zhang Q
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:180 (12 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/180/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-180.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22409978

Research article
The effects of an intervention program for promoting interorganizational network building between multidisciplinary agencies and community-based organizations: a cluster trial in Japan
Murayama H, Yamaguchi T, Nagata S, Murashima S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:178 (12 March 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/178/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-178.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22404971


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