September 4, 2013

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 27-Aug-2013 and 03-Sep-2013

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Commentary
E-health: potential benefits and challenges in providing and accessing sexual health services
Minichiello V, Rahman S, Dune T, Scott J, Dowsett G
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:790 (30 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/790/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-790.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23987137

Study protocol
Kids Safe and Smokefree (KiSS): a randomized controlled trial of a multilevel intervention to reduce secondhand tobacco smoke exposure in children
Lepore SJ, Winickoff JP, Moughan B, Bryant-Stephens TC, Taylor DR, Fleece D, Davey A, Nair US, Godfrey M, Collins BN
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:792 (30 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/792/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-792.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23987302

Study protocol
Medical and psychosocial implications of adolescent extreme obesity -- acceptance and effects of structured care short: Youth with Extreme Obesity Study (YES)
Wabitsch M, Moss A, Reinehr T, Wiegand S, Kiess W, Scherag A, Holl R, Holle R, Hebebrand J
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:789 (29 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/789/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-789.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23987123

Research article
Health effects of air pollution on length of respiratory cancer survival
Xu X, Ha S, Kan H, Hu H, Curbow BA, Lissaker CT
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:800 (3 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/800/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-800.pdf

Research article
Interventions for preventing diarrhea-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome: systematic review
Thomas DE, Elliott EJ
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:799 (3 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/799/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-799.pdf

Research article
The school environment and student health: a systematic review and meta-ethnography of qualitative research
Jamal F, Fletcher A, Harden A, Wells H, Thomas J, Bonell C
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:798 (3 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/798/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-798.pdf

Research article
Relationship between Body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage, estimated by bioelectrical impedance, in a group of Sri Lankan adults: a cross sectional study
Ranasinghe C, Gamage P, Katulanda P, Andraweera N, Thilakarathne S, Tharanga P
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:797 (3 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/797/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-797.pdf

Research article
A qualitative study of the interactions among the psychosocial work environment and family, community and services for workers with low mental health
Mackenzie CR, Keuskamp D, Ziersch AM, Baum FE, Popay J
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:796 (3 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/796/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-796.pdf

Research article
Do preschools differ in promoting children's physical activity? An instrument for the assessment of preschool physical activity programmes
Sterdt E, Pape N, Kramer S, Urban M, Werning R, Walter U
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:795 (3 September 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/795/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-795.pdf

Research article
Physical activity counseling in primary health care in Brazil: a national study on prevalence and associated factors
Florindo AA, Mielke GI, Gomes GA, Ramos LR, Bracco MM, Parra DC, Simoes EJ, Lobelo F, Hallal PC
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:794 (31 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/794/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-794.pdf

Research article
Changes and tracking of fruit, vegetables and sugar-sweetened beverages intake from 18 months to 7 years in the Norwegian mother and child cohort study
Bjelland M, Brantsæter A, Haugen M, Meltzer H, Nystad W, Andersen L
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:793 (30 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/793/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/793
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-793.pdf

Research article
Preferred HIV testing services and programme characteristics among clients of a rapid HIV testing programme
Hoyos J, Belza M, Fernández-Balbuena S, Rosales-Statkus M, Pulido J, de la Fuente L,  the Madrid Rapid HIV testing Group
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:791 (30 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/791/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/791
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-791.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23987230

Research article
Life-style characteristics and cardiovascular risk factors in regular downhill skiers: an observational study
Burtscher M, Bodner T, Burtscher J, Ruedl G, Kopp M, Broessner G
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:788 (29 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/788/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/788
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-788.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23987102

Research article
Examining the cost effectiveness of interventions to promote the physical health of people with mental health problems: a systematic review
Park A, McDaid D, Weiser P, Von Gottberg C, Becker T, Kilian R,  for the HELPS Network
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:787 (29 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/787/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/787
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-787.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23988266

Research article
Factors associated with burnout among Chinese hospital doctors: a cross-sectional study
Wu H, Liu L, Wang Y, Gao F, Zhao X, Wang L
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:786 (29 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/786/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/786
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-786.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23985038

Research article
A qualitative study of perceived risk for HIV transmission among police officers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tarimo EA, Kohi TW, Bakari M, Kulane A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:785 (29 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/785/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/785
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-785.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23984994

Research article
Peer clustering of exercise and eating behaviours among young adults in Sweden: a cross-sectional study of egocentric network data
Barclay KJ, Edling C, Rydgren J
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:784 (28 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/784/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/784
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-784.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23981951

Research article
Environmental barriers, person-environment fit and mortality among community-dwelling very old people
Rantakokko M, Törmäkangas T, Rantanen T, Haak M, Iwarsson S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:783 (28 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/783/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/783
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-783.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23981906

Research article
Determinants of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in patients who underwent first-line treatment in Addis Ababa: a case control study
Hirpa S, Medhin G, Girma B, Melese M, Mekonen A, Suarez P, Ameni G
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:782 (28 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/782/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-782.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23981845

Research article
Canadian adolescent perceptions and knowledge about the social determinants of health: an observational study of Kingston, Ontario youth
Kenney KE, Moore S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:781 (27 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/781/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/781
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-781.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23981811

Research article
Prevalence of alcohol use before and during pregnancy and predictors of drinking during pregnancy: a cross sectional study in Sweden
Skagerström J, Alehagen S, Häggström-Nordin E, Årestedt K, Nilsen P
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:780 (27 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/780/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/780
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-780.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23981786

Research article
Disparities in child mortality trends in two new states of India
Minnery M, Jimenez-Soto E, Firth S, Nguyen K, Hodge A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:779 (27 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/779/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/779
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-779.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23978236

Research article
Effectiveness and reach of a directed-population approach to improving dental health and reducing inequalities: a cross sectional study
Brewster L, Sherriff A, Macpherson L
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:778 (27 August 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/778/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/778
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-13-778.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23978217




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