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Research article
Reviewing progress: 7 year trends in characteristics of adults and children enrolled at HIV care and treatment clinics in the United Republic of Tanzania
Nuwagaba-Biribonwoha H, Kilama B, Antelman G, Khatib A, Almeida A, Reidy W, Ramadhani G, Lamb MR, Mbatia R, Abrams EJ
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1016 (27 October 2013)
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Research article
The integrated behavioural model for water, sanitation, and hygiene: a systematic review of behavioural models and a framework for designing and evaluating behaviour change interventions in infrastructure-restricted settings
Dreibelbis R, Winch PJ, Leontsini E, Hulland KR, Ram PK, Unicomb L, Luby SP
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1015 (26 October 2013)
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Research article
Risk equations for the development of worsened glucose status and type 2 diabetes mellitus in a Swedish intervention program
Neumann A, Norberg M, Schoffer O, Norström F, Johansson I, Klug SJ, Lindholm L
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1014 (26 October 2013)
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Research article
Influence of smoking and diet on glycated haemoglobin and 'pre-diabetes' categorisation: a cross-sectional analysis
Vlassopoulos A, Lean ME, Combet E
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1013 (26 October 2013)
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Research article
Ethnic and gender specific life expectancies of the Singapore population, 1965 to 2009 -- converging, or diverging?
Lim RB, Zheng H, Yang Q, Cook AR, Chia KS, Lim WY
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1012 (26 October 2013)
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Research article
Prevalence of smoking among secondary school male students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: a survey study
Fida HR, Abdelmoneim I
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1010 (25 October 2013)
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Research article
Association between body mass index and health-related quality of life, and the impact of self-reported long-term conditions -- cross-sectional study from the south Yorkshire cohort dataset
Kearns B, Ara R, Young T, Relton C
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1009 (25 October 2013)
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Research article
Thailand's HIV/AIDS program after weaning-off the global fund's support
Patcharanarumol W, Thammatacharee N, Kittidilokkul S, Topothai T, Thaichinda C, Suphanchaimat R, Premsri N, Tangcharoensathien V
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1008 (25 October 2013)
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Research article
Use of different subjective health indicators to assess health inequalities in an urban immigrant population in north-western Italy: a cross-sectional study
Domnich A, Amicizia D, Panatto D, Signori A, Perelli V, Adamoli S, Berti Riboli E, Gasparini R
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1006 (25 October 2013)
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Research article
Young smokers and non-smokers perceptions of typical users of plain vs. branded cigarette packs: a between-subjects experimental survey
Lund I, Scheffels J
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1005 (24 October 2013)
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Research article
Identification of barriers to the prevention and treatment of heat-related illness in Latino farmworkers using activity-oriented, participatory rural appraisal focus group methods
Lam M, Krenz J, Palmández P, Negrete M, Perla M, Murphy-Robinson H, Spector JT
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1004 (24 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1004/abstract
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Research article
Physical activity in adults with and without diabetes: from the 'high-risk' approach to the 'population-based' approach of prevention
Sibai AM, Costanian C, Tohme R, Assaad S, Hwalla N
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1002 (24 October 2013)
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Research article
Public health economics: a systematic review of guidance for the economic evaluation of public health interventions and discussion of key methodological issues
Edwards RT, Charles JM, Lloyd-Williams H
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1001 (24 October 2013)
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Research article
Quality of screening with conventional Pap smear in Austria -- a longitudinal evaluation
Rásky É, Regitnig P, Schenouda M, Burkert N, Freidl W
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:998 (23 October 2013)
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Research article
Exploring the effects of task shifting for HIV through a systems thinking lens: the case of Burkina Faso
Yaya Bocoum F, Kouanda S, Kouyaté B, Hounton S, Adam T
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:997 (22 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/997/abstract
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Research article
Using intervention mapping for the development of a targeted secure web-based outreach strategy named SafeFriend, for Chlamydia trachomatis testing in young people at risk
Theunissen KA, Hoebe CJ, Crutzen R, Kara-Zaïtri C, de Vries NK, van Bergen JE, van der Sande MA, Dukers-Muijrers NH
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:996 (22 October 2013)
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Research article
Do outcomes differ between work and non-work-related injury in a universal injury compensation system? Findings from the New Zealand Prospective Outcomes of Injury Study
Lilley R, Davie G, Langley J, Ameratunga S, Derrett S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:995 (22 October 2013)
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Research article
Early life predictors of preschool overweight and obesity: a case–control study in Sri Lanka
Rathnayake KM, Satchithananthan A, Mahamithawa S, Jayawardena R
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:994 (22 October 2013)
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Research article
Association between parity and dentition status among Japanese women: Japan public health center-based oral health study
Ueno M, Ohara S, Inoue M, Tsugane S, Kawaguchi Y
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:993 (22 October 2013)
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Research article
Lifetime and twelve-month prevalence of heavy-drinking in Singapore: Results from a representative cross-sectional study
Lim W, Subramaniam M, Abdin E, He VY, Vaingankar J, Chong SA
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:992 (21 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/992/abstract
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Research article
Risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis in Croatia: a matched case-control study
Jurcev-Savicevic A, Mulic R, Ban B, Kozul K, Bacun-Ivcek L, Valic J, Popijac-Cesar G, Marinovic-Dunatov S, Gotovac M, Simunovic A
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:991 (21 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/991/abstract
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Research article
Impact of training of teachers on their ability, skills, and confidence to teach HIV/AIDS in classroom: a qualitative assessment
Sarma H, Islam MA, Gazi R
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:990 (21 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/990/abstract
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Research article
Association between erythrocyte parameters and metabolic syndrome in urban Han Chinese: a longitudinal cohort study
Wu S, Lin H, Zhang C, Zhang Q, Zhang D, Zhang Y, Meng W, Zhu Z, Tang F, Xue F, Liu Y
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:989 (21 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/989/abstract
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Research article
Individual and environmental factors associated for overweight in urban population of Brazil
Mendes LL, Nogueira H, Padez C, Ferrao M, Velasquez-Melendez G
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:988 (21 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/988/abstract
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Research article
Perceptions of HIV infected patients on the use of cell phone as a tool to support their antiretroviral adherence; a cross-sectional study in a large referral hospital in Kenya
Kinyua F, Kiptoo M, Kikuvi G, Mutai J, Meyers AF, Muiruri P, Songok E
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:987 (21 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/987/abstract
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Research article
A 60-year review on the changing epidemiology of measles in capital Beijing, China, 1951-2011
Li J, Lu L, Pang X, Sun M, Ma R, Liu D, Wu J
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:986 (21 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/986/abstract
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Research article
Effect evaluation of a two-year complex intervention to reduce loneliness in non-institutionalised elderly Dutch people
Honigh-de Vlaming R, Haveman-Nies A, Heinrich J, van?t Veer P, de Groot LC
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:984 (21 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/984/abstract
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Research article
X ray screening at entry and systematic screening for the control of tuberculosis in a highly endemic prison
Sanchez A, Massari V, Gerhardt G, Espinola AB, Siriwardana M, Camacho LA, Larouzé B
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:983 (20 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/983/abstract
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Research article
A cross-sectional examination of school characteristics associated with overweight and obesity among grade 1 to 4 students
Leatherdale ST
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:982 (20 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/982/abstract
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Research article
Prevalence and epidemiological correlates and treatment outcome of HCV infection in an Italian prison setting
Brandolini M, Novati S, De Silvestri A, Tinelli C, Patruno S, Ranieri R, Seminari E
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:981 (20 October 2013)
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Research article
Frequency of child maltreatment in a representative sample of the German population
Iffland B, Brähler E, Neuner F, Häuser W, Glaesmer H
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:980 (20 October 2013)
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Research article
Tobacco use in older adults in Ghana: sociodemographic characteristics, health risks and subjective wellbeing
Yawson AE, Baddoo A, Hagan-Seneadza NA, Calys-Tagoe B, Hewlett S, Dako-Gyeke P, Mensah G, Minicuci N, Naidoo N, Chatterji S, Kowal P, Biritwum R
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:979 (20 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/979/abstract
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Research article
Association of food-hygiene practices and diarrhea prevalence among Indonesian young children from low socioeconomic urban areas
Agustina R, Sari TP, Satroamidjojo S, Bovee-Oudenhoven IM, Feskens EJ, Kok FJ
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:977 (19 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/977/abstract
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Research article
Increased risk and related factors of depression among patients with COPD: a population-based cohort study
Tsai T, Livneh H, Lu M, Tsai P, Chen P, Sung F
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:976 (19 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/976/abstract
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Research article
Association between health examination items and body mass index among school children in Hualien, Taiwan
Chu C, Wang J, Jan R, Huang C, Cheng C
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:975 (19 October 2013)
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Research article
Social and spatial patterns of obesity diffusion over three decades in a Norwegian county population: the HUNT Study
Krokstad S, Ernstsen L, Sund ER, Bjørngaard J, Langhammer A, Midthjell K, Holmen T, Holmen J, Thoen H, Westin S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:973 (19 October 2013)
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Research article
Evaluation of the national roll-out of parenting programmes across England: the parenting early intervention programme (PEIP)
Lindsay G, Strand S
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:972 (19 October 2013)
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Research article
The association between family and community social capital and health risk behaviours in young people: an integrative review
McPherson KE, Kerr S, Morgan A, McGee E, Cheater FM, McLean J, Egan J
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:971 (19 October 2013)
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Study protocol
The 40-Something randomized controlled trial to prevent weight gain in mid-age women
Williams LT, Hollis JL, Collins CE, Morgan PJ
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1007 (25 October 2013)
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Study protocol
Bristol girls dance project (BGDP): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of an after-school dance programme to increase physical activity among 11--12 year old girls
Jago R, Edwards MJ, Sebire SJ, Cooper AR, Powell JE, Bird EL, Simon J, Blair PS
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1003 (24 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1003/abstract
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Study protocol
Evaluation of a family intervention programme for the treatment of overweight and obese children (Nereu Programme): a randomized clinical trial study protocol
Serra-Paya N, Solé AE, Gatius JR, Viñuales IC, Rojas AZ, Ortego GG, Mir ES, Muñoz JB, Mur Camón JM, Armengol CT
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1000 (23 October 2013)
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Study protocol
The effects of vitamin D2 or D3 supplementation on glycaemic control and related metabolic parameters in people at risk of type 2 diabetes: protocol of a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Menon RK, Rickard AP, Mannan N, Timms PM, Sharp SJ, Martineau A, Boucher BJ, Chowdhury TA, Griffiths CJ, Griffin SJ, Hitman GA, Forouhi NG
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:999 (23 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/999/abstract
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Study protocol
Remote population-based intervention for disruptive behavior at age four: study protocol for a randomized trial of Internet-assisted parent training (Strongest Families Finland-Canada)
McGrath PJ, Sourander A, Lingley-Pottie P, Ristkari T, Cunningham C, Huttunen J, Filbert K, Aromaa M, Corkum P, Hinkka-Yli-Salomäki S, Kinnunen M, Lampi K, Penttinen A, Sinokki A, Unruh A, Vuorio J, Watters C
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:985 (21 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/985/abstract
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Study protocol
Systematic development of a text-driven and a video-driven web-based computer-tailored obesity prevention intervention
Walthouwer M, Oenema A, Soetens K, Lechner L, De Vries H
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:978 (20 October 2013)
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Study protocol
Primary prevention of overweight in preschool children, the BeeBOFT study (Breastfeeding, Breakfast daily, Outside playing, Few sweet drinks, less TV viewing): design of a cluster randomized controlled trial
Raat H, Struijk MK, Remmers T, Vlasblom E, van Grieken A, Broeren SM, te Velde SJ, Beltman M, Boere-Boonekamp MM, L¿Hoir MP
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:974 (19 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/974/abstract
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Technical advance
A feasibility study of short message service text messaging as a surveillance tool for alcohol consumption and vehicle for interventions in University students
Moore SC, Crompton K, van Goozen S, van den Bree M, Bunney J, Lydall E
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:1011 (25 October 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1011/abstract
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