November 22, 2012

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The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 14-Nov-2012 and 21-Nov-2012

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Software
EPIPOI: A user-friendly analytical tool for the extraction and visualization of temporal parameters from epidemiological time series
Alonso WJ, McCormick BJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:982 (15 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/982/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-982.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23153033

Study protocol
Getting better at chronic care in remote communities: study protocol for a pragmatic cluster randomised controlled of community based management
Schmidt B, Wenitong M, Esterman A, Hoy W, Segal L, Taylor S, Preece C, Sticpewich A, McDermott R
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1017 (21 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1017/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1017.pdf

Study protocol
A cluster randomised trial of a school-based resilience intervention to decrease tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use in secondary school students: study protocol
Hodder RK, Freund M, Bowman J, Wolfenden L, Campbell E, Wye P, Hazell T, Gillham K, Wiggers J
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1009 (21 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1009/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1009.pdf

Study protocol
Sustained employability of workers in a production environment: design of a stepped wedge trial to evaluate effectiveness and cost-benefit of the POSE program
van Holland BJ, de Boer MR, Brouwer S, Soer R, Reneman MF
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1003 (20 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1003/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1003.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23164366

Correspondence
Guidance for contact tracing of cases of Lassa fever, Ebola or Marburg haemorrhagic fever on an airplane Results of a European expert consultation
Gilsdorf A, Morgan D, Leitmeyer K
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1014 (21 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1014/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1014.pdf

Research article
Home visitation program effectiveness and the influence of community behavioral norms: a propensity score matched analysis of prenatal smoking cessation
Matone M, O'Reilly AL, Luan X, Localio R, Rubin DM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1016 (21 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1016/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1016.pdf

Research article
Alcohol beverage control, privatization and the geographic distribution of alcohol outlets
Grubesic TH, Murray AT, Pridemore WA, Tabb LP, Liu Y, Wei R
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1015 (21 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1015/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1015.pdf

Research article
What are the living conditions and health status of those who don't report their migration status? a population-based study in Chile
Cabieses B, Pickett KE, Tunstall H
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1013 (21 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1013/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1013.pdf

Research article
The utilization of antenatal care among rural-to-urban migrant women in Shanghai: a hospital-based cross-sectional study
Zhao Q, Huang ZJ, Yang S, Pan J, Smith B, Xu B
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1012 (21 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1012/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1012.pdf

Research article
Reactions to threatening health messages
ten Hoor GA, Peters GY, Kalagi J, de Groot L, Grootjans K, Huschens A, Köhninger C, Kölgen L, Pelssers I, Schütt T, Thomas S, Ruiter RA, Kok G
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1011 (21 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1011/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1011.pdf

Research article
VCT clinic HIV burden and its link with HIV care clinic at the University of Gondar hospital
Alemie GA, Balcha SA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1010 (21 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1010/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1010.pdf

Research article
Effectiveness of an intervention at construction worksites on work engagement, social support, physical workload, and need for recovery: results from a cluster randomized controlled trial
Oude Hengel KM, Blatter BM, Joling CI, Van der Beek AJ, Bongers PM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1008 (21 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1008/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1008.pdf

Research article
Patterns of mortality in public and private hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Misganaw A, Haile Mariam D, Araya T, Ayele K
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1007 (20 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1007/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1007.pdf

Research article
Current iodine nutrition status and progress toward elimination of iodine deficiency disorders in Jazan, Saudi Arabia
Alsanosy RM, Gaffar AM, Khalafalla HE, Mahfouz MS, Zaid AN, Bani IA
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1006 (20 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1006/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1006.pdf

Research article
Fluid intake patterns: an epidemiological study among children and adolescents in Brazil
Feferbaum R, de Abreu LC, Leone C
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1005 (20 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1005/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1005.pdf

Research article
Risks, benefits and survival strategies-views from female sex workers in Savannakhet, Laos
Phrasisombath K, Faxelid E, Sychareun V, Thomsen S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1004 (20 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1004/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1004.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23164407

Research article
Occupational and leisure time physical activity in contrasting relation to ambulatory blood pressure
Clays E, De Bacquer D, Van Herck K, De Backer G, Kittel F, Holtermann A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1002 (20 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1002/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1002.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23164344

Research article
Active case detection in national visceral leishmaniasis elimination programs in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal: feasibility, performance and costs
Huda MM, Hirve S, Siddiqui NA, Malaviya P, Banjara MR, Das P, Kansal S, Gurung CK, Naznin E, Rijal S, Arana B, Kroeger A, Mondal D
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1001 (20 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1001/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1001.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23164318

Research article
Correlates of STI symptoms among female sex workers with truck driver clients in two Mexican border towns
Chen NE, Strathdee SA, Uribe-Salas FJ, Patterson TL, Rangel MG, Rosen P, Brouwer KC
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:1000 (20 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1000/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-1000.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23164289

Research article
Respiratory symptoms and illnesses among brick kiln workers: a cross sectional study from rural districts of Pakistan
Shaikh S, Nafees AA, Khetpal V, Jamali AA, Arain AM, Yousuf A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:999 (20 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/999/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-999.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23164428

Research article
Education-based health inequalities in 18,000 Norwegian couples:the Nord-Tr[latin small letter o with stroke]ndelag health study
Nilsen SM, Bjørngaard JH, Ernstsen L, Krokstad S, Westin S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:998 (19 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/998/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-998.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23157803

Research article
Effect of gender on the association between weight status and health-related quality of life in adolescents
Bonsergent E, Benie-Bi J, Baumann C, Agrinier N, Tessier S, Thilly N, Briançon S
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:997 (18 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/997/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-997.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23157722

Research article
Incidence and correlates of receiving cigarettes as gifts and selecting preferred brand because it was gifted: Findings from the ITC China Survey
Huang L, Thrasher JF, Jiang Y, Li Q, Fong GT, Quah AC
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:996 (17 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/996/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-996.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23157697

Research article
Use of and factors associated with self-treatment in China
Yuefeng L, Keqin R, Xiaowei R
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:995 (17 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/995/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-995.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23158841

Research article
Widening social inequality in life expectancy in Denmark. A register-based study on social composition and mortality trends for the Danish population
Brønnum-Hansen H, Baadsgaard M
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:994 (17 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/994/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-994.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23158780

Research article
Subjective health complaints in older adolescents are related to perceived stress, anxiety and gender -- a cross-sectional school study in Northern Sweden
Wiklund M, Malmgren-Olsson E, Öhman A, Bergström E, Fjellman-Wiklund A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:993 (16 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/993/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-993.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23158724

Research article
Reduced cervical cancer incidence and mortality in Canada: national data from 1932 to 2006
Dickinson JA, Stankiewicz A, Popadiuk C, Pogany L, Onysko J, Miller AB
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:992 (16 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/992/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-992.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23158654

Research article
Geographical access to care at birth in Ghana: a barrier to safe motherhood
Gething PW, Johnson FA, Frempong-Ainguah F, Nyarko P, Baschieri A, Aboagye P, Falkingham J, Matthews Z, Atkinson PM
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:991 (16 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/991/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-991.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23158554

Research article
Out-of-pocket healthcare payments on chronic conditions impoverish urban poor in Bangalore, India
Bhojani U, BS T, Devadasan R, Munegowda C, Devadasan N, Kolsteren P, Criel B
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:990 (16 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/990/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-990.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23158475

Research article
Assessment of dental caries predictors in 6-year-old school children - results from 5-year retrospective cohort study.
Masood M, Yusof N, Hassan MI, Jaafar N
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:989 (16 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/989/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-989.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23158416

Research article
Measuring financial protection for health in families with chronic conditions in Rural China
Jiang C, Ma J, Zhang X, Luo W
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:988 (16 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/988/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-988.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23158260

Research article
Frequent alcohol drinking is associated with lower prevalence of self-reported common cold: a retrospective study
Ouchi E, Niu K, Kobayashi Y, Guan L, Momma H, Guo H, Chujo M, Otomo A, Cui Y, Nagatomi R
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:987 (16 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/987/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-987.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23158193

Research article
Barriers faced by Ugandan university students in seeking medical care and sexual health counselling: a cross-sectional study
Boltena AT, Khan FA, Asamoah BO, Agardh A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:986 (16 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/986/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-986.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23153169

Research article
Sun protection and exposure behaviors among Hispanic adults in the United States: differences according to acculturation and among hispanic subgroups
Coups EJ, Stapleton JL, Hudson SV, Medina-Forrester A, Natale-Pereira A, Goydos JS
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:985 (15 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/985/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-985.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23153104

Research article
The effect of physician's recommendation on seasonal influenza immunization in children with chronic diseases
Pandolfi E, Marino M, Carloni E, Romano M, Gesualdo F, Borgia P, Carloni R, Guarino A, Giannattasio A, Tozzi AE
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:984 (15 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/984/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-984.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23153092

Research article
Several steps/day indicators predict changes in anthropometric outcomes: HUB City Steps
Thomson JL, Landry AS, Zoellner JM, Tudor-Locke C, Webster M, Connell C, Yadrick K
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:983 (15 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/983/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-983.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23153060

Research article
Characteristics and treatment outcomes of tuberculosis patients who "transfer-in" to health facilities in Harare City, Zimbabwe: a descriptive cross-sectional study
Takarinda KC, Harries AD, Mutasa-Apollo T, Sandy C, Mugurungi O
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:981 (15 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/981/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-981.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23150928

Research article
Tuberculosis and poverty: the contribution of patient costs in sub-Saharan Africa-- a systematic review
Barter DM, Agboola SO, Murray MB, Bärnighausen T
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:980 (14 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/980/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-980.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23150901

Research article
Work stress, life stress, and smoking among rural--urban migrant workers in China
Cui X, Rockett IR, Yang T, Cao R
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:979 (14 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/979/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-979.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23151299

Research article
Prevalence of HIV among MSM in Europe: comparison of self-reported diagnoses from a large scale internet survey and existing national estimates
Marcus U, Hickson F, Weatherburn P, Schmidt AJ
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:978 (14 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/978/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-978.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23151263

Research article
School closure as an influenza mitigation strategy: how variations in legal authority and plan criteria can alter the impact
Potter MA, Brown ST, Cooley PC, Sweeney PM, Hershey TB, Gleason SM, Lee BY, Keane CR, Grefenstette J, Burke DS
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:977 (14 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/977/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-977.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23148556

Research article
The structure of psychological life satisfaction: insights from farmers and a general community sample in Australia
OBrien LV, Berry HL, Hogan A
BMC Public Health 2012, 12:976 (14 November 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/976/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-12-976.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23148533




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