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The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 27-Apr-2012 and 04-May-2012

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Study protocol
Testing the effectiveness of a self-efficacy based exercise intervention for inactive people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: design of a controlled clinical trial
van der Heijden MM, Pouwer F, Romeijnders AC, Pop VJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:331 (4 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/331/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-331.pdf

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Reducing disease burden and health inequalities arising from chronic disease among Indigenous children: an early childhood caries intervention
Merrick J, Chong A, Parker E, Roberts-Thomson K, Misan G, Spencer J, Broughton J, Lawrence H, Jamieson L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:323 (2 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/323/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-323.pdf

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Clinical trial on the efficacy of exhaled carbon monoxide measurement in smoking cessation in primary health care.
Ripoll J, Girauta H, Ramos M, Medina-Bombardó D, Pastor A, Alvarez-Ossorio C, Gorreto L, Esteva M, García E, Uréndez A, Buades A, Torres E
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:322 (2 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/322/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-322.pdf

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Effectiveness of the Strengthening Families Programme 10-14 in Poland for the prevention of alcohol and drug misuse: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Okulicz-Kozaryn K, Foxcroft DR
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:319 (2 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/319/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-319.pdf

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A school-based comprehensive lifestyle intervention among chinese kids against obesity (CLICKObesity): rationale, design and methodology of a randomized controlled trial in Nanjing city, China
Xu F, Ware RS, Tse L, Wang Z, Hong X, Song A, Li J, Wang Y
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:316 (30 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/316/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-316.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22545755

Research article
Experimenting with cigarettes and physical activity among Mexican origin youth: A cross sectional analysis of the interdependent associations among sensation seeking, acculturation, and gender
Wilkinson AV, Okeke NL, Springer AE, Stigler MH, Gabriel KP, Bondy ML, Prokhorov AV, Spitz MR
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:332 (4 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/332/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-332.pdf

Research article
Lifestyle and health-related quality of life: A crosssectional study among civil servants in china
Xu J, Qiu J, Chen J, Zou L, Feng L, Lu Y, Wei Q, Zhang J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:330 (4 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/330/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-330.pdf

Research article
The impact of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) on the recording of smoking targets in primary care medical records: Cross-sectional analyses from The Health Improvement Network (THIN) database
Taggar JS, Coleman T, Lewis S, Szatkowski L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:329 (4 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/329/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-329.pdf

Research article
Predictors of Knowledge of H1N1 Infection and Transmission in the U.S. Population
Savoia E, Testa MA, Viswanath K
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:328 (3 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/328/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-328.pdf

Research article
Employment Status and Health: Understanding the Health of the Economically Inactive Population in Scotland.
Brown J, Demou E, Tristram MA, Gilmour H, Sanati KA, Macdonald EB
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:327 (3 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/327/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-327.pdf

Research article
Chinese newspaper coverage of genetically modified organisms
Du L, Rachul C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:326 (2 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/326/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-326.pdf

Research article
Transactional relationships and sex with a woman in prostitution: prevalence and patterns in a representative sample of South African men
Jewkes R, Morrell R, Sikweyiya Y, Dunkle K, Penn-Kekana L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:325 (2 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/325/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-325.pdf

Research article
The relationship between workers' self-reported changes in health and their attitudes towards a workplace intervention: lessons from smoke-free legislation across the UK hospitality industry.
MacCalman L, Semple S, Galea KS, van Tongeren M, Dempsey S, Hilton S, Gee I, Ayres JG
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:324 (2 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/324/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-324.pdf

Research article
A cross-sectional study of pre-travel health-seeking practices among travelers departing Sydney and Bangkok airports
Heywood AE, Watkins RE, Iamsirithaworn S, Nilvarangkul K, MacIntyre CR
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:321 (2 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/321/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-321.pdf

Research article
Systematic review of public health research on prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in India with focus on provision and utilization of cascade of PMTCT services
Darak S, Panditrao M, Parchure R, Kulkarni V, Kulkarni S, Janssen F
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:320 (2 May 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/320/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-320.pdf

Research article
Does treatment adherence correlates with health related quality of life? findings from a cross sectional study
Saleem F, Hassali M, Shafie A, Awad GA, Atif M, Haq Nu, Aljadhey H, Farooqui M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:318 (30 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/318/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-318.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22545950

Research article
Chlamydia screening in England: a qualitative study of the narrative behind the policy
Sheringham J, Baraitser P, Simms I, Hart G, Raine R
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:317 (30 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/317/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-317.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22545922

Research article
Examining equity in access to long-lasting insecticide nets and artemisinin-based combination therapy in Anambra state, Nigeria.
Mbachu CO, Onwujekwe OE, Uzochukwu BS, Uchegbu E, Oranuba J, Ilika AL
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:315 (30 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/315/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-315.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22545723

Research article
Mesothelioma incidence surveillance systems and claims for workers' compensation. Epidemiological evidence and prospects for an integrated framework.
Marinaccio A, Scarselli A, Merler E, Iavicoli S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:314 (30 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/314/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-314.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22545679

Research article
How can insulin initiation delivery in a dual-sector health system be optimised? A qualitative study on healthcare professionals' views
Lee P, Lee Y, Ng C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:313 (30 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/313/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-313.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22545648

Research article
Harm reduction services as a point-of-entry to and source of end-of-life care and support for homeless and marginally housed persons who use alcohol and/or illicit drugs: A qualitative analysis
McNeil R, Guirguis-Younger M, Dilley LB, Aubry TD, Turnbull J, Hwang SW
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:312 (30 April 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/312/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-312.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22545586




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