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Study protocol
Sustainable prevention of obesity through integrated strategies: The SPOTLIGHT project's conceptual framework and design
Lakerveld J, Brug J, Bot S, Teixeira P, Rutter H, Woodward E, Samdal O, Stockley L, De Bourdeaudhuij I, van Assema P, Robertson A, Lobstein T, Oppert J, Adány R, Nijpels G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:793 (17 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/793/abstract
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Barriers, facilitators and preferences for the physical activity of school children. Rationale and methods of a mixed study
Martinez-Andres M, Garcia-Lopez U, Gutierrez-Zornoza M, Rodriguez-Marin B, Pardo-Guijarro M, Cortes-Ramirez E, Sanchez-Lopez M, Martinez-Vizcaino V
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:785 (14 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/785/abstract
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Study protocol
Scoping the impact of the national child measurement programme feedback on the child obesity pathway: study protocol
Falconer CL, Park M, Skow A, Black J, Sovio U, Saxena S, Kessel A, Croker H, Morris S, Viner R, Kinra S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:783 (13 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/783/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22974365

Study protocol
"Psychosomatic consultation in the workplace" -- a new model of care at the interface of company-supported mental health care and consultation-liaison psychosomatics: design of a mixed methods implementation study
Rothermund E, Kilian R, Hoelzer M, Mayer D, Mauss D, Krueger M, Rieger MA, Guendel H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:780 (13 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/780/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-780.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22974257

Study protocol
A trans-disciplinary approach to the evaluation of social determinants of health in a hispanic population
Dulin MF, Tapp H, Smith HA, Urquieta de Hernandez B, Coffman MJ, Ludden T, Sorenson J, Furuseth OJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:769 (11 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/769/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-769.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22966865

Debate
Health systems frameworks in their political context: framing divergent agendas
van Olmen J, Marchal B, Damme WV, Kegels G, Hill PS
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:774 (12 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/774/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-774.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22971107

Research article
The effect of the UP4FUN pilot intervention on objectively measured sedentary time and physical activity in 10--12 year old children in Belgium: the ENERGY-project
Verloigne M, Bere E, Van Lippevelde W, Maes L, Lien N, Vik FN, Brug J, Cardon G, De Bourdeaudhuij I
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:805 (18 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/805/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-805.pdf

Research article
The less healthy urban population: income-related health inequality in China
Yang W, Kanavos P
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:804 (18 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/804/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-804.pdf

Research article
A prospective cohort study of health behavior profiles after age 50 and mortality risk
Shaw BA, Agahi N
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:803 (18 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/803/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-803.pdf

Research article
Using educational outreach and a financial incentive to increase general practices' contribution to chlamydia screening in South-East London 2003--2011
Kalwij S, French S, Mugezi R, Baraitser P
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:802 (18 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/802/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-802.pdf

Research article
"Maybe his blood is still strong": A qualitative study among HIV-sero-discordant couples on ART in rural Uganda
King R, Wamai N, Khana K, Johansson E, Lindkvist P, Bunnell R
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:801 (18 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/801/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-801.pdf

Research article
Association of violence against women with religion and culture in Erbil Iraq: a cross-sectional study
Al-Tawil NG
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:800 (17 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/800/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-800.pdf

Research article
Leading during change: the effects of leader behavior on sickness absence in a Norwegian health trust
Bernstrøm VH, Kjekshus L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:799 (17 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/799/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-799.pdf

Research article
Trends in overweight and obesity in Lebanon: evidence from two national cross-sectional surveys (1997 and 2009)
Nasreddine L, Naja F, Chamieh M, Adra N, Sibai A, Hwalla N
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:798 (17 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/798/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-798.pdf

Research article
Does anonymity increase the reporting of mental health symptoms?
Fear NT, Seddon R, Jones N, Greenberg N, Wessely S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:797 (17 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/797/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-797.pdf

Research article
A cross-sectional analysis of how young adults perceive tobacco brands: implications for FCTC signatories
Gendall P, Hoek J, Edwards R, McCool J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:796 (17 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/796/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-796.pdf

Research article
Can the impact of gender equality on health be measured? a cross-sectional study comparing measures based on register data with individual survey-based data
Sorlin A, Ohman A, Ng N, Lindholm L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:795 (17 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/795/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-795.pdf

Research article
"HealthKick": Formative assessment of the health environment in low-resource primary schools in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
De Villiers A, Steyn NP, Draper CE, Fourie JM, Barkhuizen G, Lombard CJ, Dalais L, Abrahams Z, Lambert EV
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:794 (17 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/794/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-794.pdf

Research article
Pre-pregnancy care for women with pre-gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Wahabi HA, Alzeidan RA, Esmaeil SA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:792 (17 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/792/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-792.pdf

Research article
Beliefs and practices during pregnancy and childbirth in urban slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Choudhury N, Moran AC, Alam MA, Ahsan KZ, Rashid SF, Streatfield PK
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:791 (17 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/791/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-791.pdf

Research article
Quality of life predicts survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer
Li T, Li C, Tseng C, Lin K, Yang S, Chen C, Hsia T, Lee Y, Lin C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:790 (15 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/790/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-790.pdf

Research article
Neck/shoulder pain and low back pain among school teachers in China, prevalence and risk factors
Yue PP, Liu FF, Li LL
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:789 (14 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/789/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-789.pdf

Research article
The need to promote behaviour change at the cultural level: one factor explaining the limited impact of the MEMA kwa Vijana adolescent sexual health intervention in rural Tanzania. A process evaluation
Wight DE, Plummer ML, Ross DA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:788 (14 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/788/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-788.pdf

Research article
Ending homelessness among people with mental illness: the At Home/Chez Soi randomized trial of a Housing First intervention in Toronto
Hwang S, Stergiopoulos V, O'Campo P, Gozdzik A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:787 (14 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/787/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-787.pdf

Research article
Assessing health and economic outcomes of interventions to reduce pregnancy-related mortality in Nigeria
Erim DO, Resch SC, Goldie SJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:786 (14 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/786/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-786.pdf

Research article
Who tended to continue smoking after cancer diagnosis: the national health and nutrition examination survey 1999--2008
Tseng T, Lin H, Moody-Thomas S, Martin MY, Chen T
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:784 (14 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/784/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-784.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22974404

Research article
Qualitative exploration of public and smoker understanding of, and reactions to, an endgame solution to the tobacco epidemic
Edwards R, Peace J, Russell M, Gifford H, Thomson G, Wilson N
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:782 (13 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/782/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-782.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22974338

Research article
Language barrier and its relationship to diabetes and diabetic retinopathy
Zheng Y, Lamoureux EL, Chiang P, Anuar AR, Ding J, Wang J, Mitchell P, Tai E, Wong TY
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:781 (13 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/781/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-781.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22974298

Research article
A survey of visually induced symptoms and associated factors in spectators of three dimensional stereoscopic movies
Solimini AG, Mannocci A, Di Thiene D, La Torre G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:779 (13 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/779/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-779.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22974235

Research article
Remission of screen-detected metabolic syndrome and its determinants: an observational study
den Engelsen C, Gorter KJ, Salomé PL, van den Donk M, Rutten GE
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:778 (13 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/778/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-778.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22971223

Research article
Determinants of pregnant women's compliance with alcohol guidelines: a prospective cohort study
Anderson AE, Hure AJ, Powers JR, Kay-Lambkin FJ, Loxton DJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:777 (13 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/777/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-777.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22971176

Research article
Suicide prevention for youth - a mental health awareness program: lessons learned from the Saving and Empowering Young Lives in Europe (SEYLE) intervention study
Wasserman C, Hoven C, Wasserman D, Carli V, Al-Halabi S, Apter A, Bobes J, Balazs J, Cosman D, Farkas L, Feldman D, Fischer G, Graber N, Haring C, Herta D, Iosue M, Kahn J, Keeley H, Klug K, McCarthy J, Varnik A, Varnik P, Tubiana A, Ziberna J, Sarchiapone M, Postuvan V
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:776 (12 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/776/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-776.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22971152

Research article
Hospital factors and patient characteristics in the treatment of colorectal cancer: a population based study
Sacerdote C, Baldi I, Bertetto O, Di Cuonzo D, Farina E, Pagano E, Rosato R, Senore C, Merletti F, Ciccone G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:775 (12 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/775/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-775.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22971126

Research article
Oral health conditions and frailty in Mexican community-dwelling elderly: a cross sectional analysis
Castrejón-Pérez R, Borges-Yanez S, Gutiérrez-Robledo L, Ávila-Funes J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:773 (12 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/773/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-773.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22971075

Research article
Hearing difficulties, ear-related diagnoses and sickness absence or disability pension - a systematic literature review
Friberg E, Gustafsson K, Alexanderson K
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:772 (12 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/772/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-772.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22966953

Research article
Consumption patterns of sweet drinks in a population of Australian children and adolescents (2003--2008)
Wang Jensen B, Nichols M, Allender S, de Silva-Sanigorski A, Millar L, Kremer P, Lacy K, Swinburn B
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:771 (12 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/771/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-771.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22966937

Research article
School environment as predictor of teacher sick leave: data-linked prospective cohort study
Ervasti J, Kivimäki M, Kawachi I, Subramanian S, Pentti J, Oksanen T, Puusniekka R, Pohjonen T, Vahtera J, Virtanen M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:770 (11 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/770/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-770.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22966903

Research article
Association of acculturation and country of origin with self-reported hypertension and diabetes in a heterogeneous Hispanic population
Rodriguez F, Hicks L, Lopez L
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:768 (11 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/768/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-768.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22966844

Research article
Oral health status and behaviours of preschool children in Hong Kong
Chu C, Ho P, Lo EC
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:767 (11 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/767/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-767.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22966820

Research article
Number of siblings, birth order, and childhood overweight: a population-based cross-sectional study in Japan
Ochiai H, Shirasawa T, Ohtsu T, Nishimura R, Morimoto A, Obuchi R, Hoshino H, Tajima N, Kokaze A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:766 (11 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/766/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-766.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22966779

Research article
Personal and trip characteristics associated with safety equipment use by injured adult bicyclists: a cross-sectional study
Teschke K, Brubacher JR, Friedman SM, Cripton PA, Harris MA, Reynolds CC, Shen H, Monro M, Hunte G, Chipman M, Cusimano MD, Lea NS, Babul S, Winters M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:765 (11 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/765/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-765.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22966752

Research article
Relationship between mobility, violence and HIV/STI among female sex workers in Andhra Pradesh, India
Ramesh S, Ganju D, Mahapatra B, Mishra R, Saggurti N
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:764 (11 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/764/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-764.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22967276

Research article
Female sex work and international sport events - no major changes in demand or supply of paid sex during the 2010 Soccer World Cup: a cross-sectional study
Richter M, Luchters S, Ndlovu D, Temmerman M, Chersich M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:763 (11 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/763/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-763.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22967260

Research article
Using mass-media communications to increase population usage of Australia's Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service(R)
O'Hara BJ, Bauman AE, Phongsavan P
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:762 (11 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/762/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-762.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22967230

Research article
Economic stress in childhood and adulthood, and self rated health: a population based study concerning risk accumulation, critical period and social mobility
Lindstrom M, Hansen K, Rosvall M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:761 (11 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/761/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-761.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22962948

Research article
Cost-effectiveness of a tailored intervention designed to increase breast cancer screening among a non-adherent population: a randomized controlled trial
Ishikawa Y, Hirai K, Saito H, Fukuyoshi J, Yonekura A, Harada K, Seki A, Shibuya D, Nakamura Y
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:760 (11 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/760/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-760.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22962858




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