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Efficacy of 'Tailored Physical Activity' or 'Chronic Pain Self-Management Program' on return to work for sick-listed citizens: design of a randomised controlled trial
Nygaard Andersen L, Juul-Kristensen B, Roessler K, Herborg L, Lund Sørensen T, Søgaard K
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:66 (23 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/66/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-66.pdf

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A cluster randomised trial of a school-based intervention to prevent decline in adolescent physical activity levels: study protocol for the 'Physical Activity 4 Everyone' trial
Sutherland R, Campbell E, Lubans DR, Morgan PJ, Okely AD, Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Jones J, Davies L, Gillham K, Wiggers J
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:57 (22 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/57/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-57.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23336603

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Study protocol: A cluster randomised controlled trial of implementation intentions to reduce smoking initiation in adolescents
Conner M, Grogan S, Lawton R, Armitage C, West R, Siddiqi K, Gannon B, Torgerson C, Flett K, Simms-Ellis R
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:54 (19 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/54/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-54.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23332020

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Prevention of Alcohol-Related Crime and Trauma (PACT): brief interventions in routine care pathway -- a study protocol
Jayaraj R, Whitty M, Thomas M, Kavangh D, Palmer D, Thomson V, Griffin C, Mayo L, D¿Abbs P, Nagel T
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:49 (18 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/49/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-49.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23331868

Research article
Does the local food environment around schools affect diet? Longitudinal associations in adolescents attending secondary schools in East London
Smith D, Cummins S, Clark C, Stansfeld S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:70 (24 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/70/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-70.pdf

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Illness experience of adults with cervical spinal cord injury in Japan: a qualitative investigation
Ide-Okochi A, Yamazaki Y, Tadaka E, Fujimura K, Kusunaga T
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:69 (24 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/69/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-69.pdf

Research article
BMI and psychological distress in 68, 000 Swedish adults. A weak association when controlling for an age-gender combination
Brandheim S, Starrin B, Rantakeisu U
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:68 (24 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/68/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-68.pdf

Research article
Joint predictability of health related quality of life and leisure time physical activity on mortality risk in people with diabetes
Li C, Chang H, Hsu C, Lu JR, Fang H
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:67 (24 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/67/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-67.pdf

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Does neighbourhood social capital aid in levelling the social gradient in the health and well-being of children and adolescents? A literature review
Vyncke V, De Clercq B, Stevens V, Costongs C, Barbareschi G, Jónsson SH, Curvo SD, Kebza V, Currie C, Maes L
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:65 (23 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/65/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-65.pdf

Research article
Tobacco control in the Russian Federation- a policy analysis
Lunze K, Migliorini L
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:64 (23 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/64/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-64.pdf

Research article
Community-level risk factors for notifiable gastrointestinal illness in the Northwest Territories, Canada, 1991--2008
Pardhan-Ali A, Wilson J, Edge VL, Furgal C, Reid-Smith R, Santos M, McEwen SA
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:63 (22 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/63/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-63.pdf

Research article
Local level epidemiological analysis of TB in people from a high incidence country of birth
Massey PD, Durrheim DN, Stephens N, Christensen A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:62 (22 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/62/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/62
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-62.pdf

Research article
Rice-eating pattern and the risk of metabolic syndrome especially waist circumference in Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES)
Ahn Y, Park S, Kwack H, Kim M, Ko K, Kim S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:61 (22 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/61/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-61.pdf

Research article
Local perceptions of cholera and anticipated vaccine acceptance in Katanga province, democratic republic of Congo
Merten S, Schaetti C, Manianga C, Lapika B, Chaignat C, Hutubessy R, Weiss MG
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:60 (22 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/60/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-60.pdf

Research article
Enhancing Buruli ulcer control in Ghana through social interventions: a case study from the Obom sub-district
Ahorlu CK, Koka E, Yeboah-Manu D, Lamptey I, Ampadu E
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:59 (22 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/59/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/59
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-59.pdf

Research article
Changes in alcohol consumption after a natural disaster: a study of Norwegian survivors after the 2004 Southeast Asia tsunami
Nordløkken A, Pape H, Wentzel-Larsen T, Heir T
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:58 (22 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/58/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-58.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23336627

Research article
Health impacts of the July 2010 heat wave in Québec, Canada
Bustinza R, Lebel G, Gosselin P, Bélanger D, Chebana F
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:56 (21 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/56/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/56
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-56.pdf

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A cross-sectional study of the prevalence and risk factors for hypertension in rural Nepali women
Khan RJ, Stewart CP, Christian P, Schulze KJ, Wu L, LeClerq SC, Khatry SK, West KP
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:55 (21 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/55/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-55.pdf

Research article
High coverage needle/syringe programs for people who inject drugs in low and middle income countries: a systematic review
Jarlais DC, Feelemyer JP, Modi SN, Abdul-Quader A, Hagan H
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:53 (19 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/53/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-53.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23332005

Research article
The First National Survey of Indigenous People's Health and Nutrition in Brazil: rationale, methodology, and overview of results
Coimbra CE, Santos RV, Welch JR, Cardoso AM, de Souza MC, Garnelo L, Rassi E, Follér M, Horta BL
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:52 (19 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/52/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-52.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23331985

Research article
Further validation that claims data are a useful tool for epidemiologic research on hypertension
Tessier-Sherman B, Galusha D, Taiwo OA, Cantley L, Slade MD, Kirsche SR, Cullen MR
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:51 (18 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/51/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-51.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23331960

Research article
Prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B and C virus infections among the general population and blood donors in Morocco
Baha W, Foullous A, Dersi N, They-they TP, alaoui K, Nourichafi N, Oukkache B, Lazar F, Benjelloun S, Ennaji MM, Elmalki A, Mifdal H, Bennani A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:50 (18 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/50/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-50.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23331910

Research article
A qualitative exploration of Malaysian cancer patients' perceptions of cancer screening
Farooqui M, Hassali MA, Knight A, Shafie AA, Farooqui MA, Saleem F, Haq N, Aljadhey H
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:48 (18 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/48/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-48.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23331785

Research article
Smoking cessation among diabetes patients: results of a pilot randomized controlled trial in Kerala, India
Thankappan K, Mini G, Daivadanam M, Vijayakumar G, Sarma P, Nichter M
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:47 (18 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/47/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-47.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23331722

Research article
Willingness and acceptability of cervical cancer screening among HIV positive Nigerian women
Ezechi OC, Gab-Okafor CV, Ostergren P, Odberg Pettersson K
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:46 (17 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/46/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-46.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23327453

Research article
Convenience stores are the key food environment influence on nutrients available from household food supplies in Texas Border Colonias
Sharkey JR, Dean WR, Nalty CC, Xu J
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:45 (17 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/45/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-45.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23327426

Research article
HIV antibody testing and its correlates among heterosexual attendees of sexually transmitted disease clinics in China
Ma Q, Pan X, Cai G, Yan J, Ono-Kihara M, Kihara M
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:44 (17 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/44/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-44.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23327359

Research article
Psychosocial work environment factors and weight change: a prospective study among Danish health care workers
Gram Quist H, Christensen U, Christensen KB, Aust B, Borg V, Bjorner JB
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:43 (17 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/43/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-43.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23327287

Research article
Factors associated with skipping breakfast among Inner Mongolia Medical students in China
Sun J, Yi H, Liu Z, Wu Y, Bian J, Wu Y, Eshita Y, Li G, Hao W, Wuyun T, Li H
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:42 (17 January 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/42/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-42.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23327195




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