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The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 07-Aug-2014 and 14-Aug-2014
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Research article
Self medicated antibiotics in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional health survey conducted in the Rajshahi City
Biswas M, Roy MN, Manik MI, Hossain MS, Tapu ST, Moniruzzaman M, Sultana S
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:847 (14 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/847/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-847.pdf

Research article
Use and acceptance of long lasting insecticidal net screens for dengue prevention in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Jones CH, Benítez-Valladares D, Guillermo-May G, Dzul-Manzanilla F, Che-Mendoza A, Barrera-Pérez M, Selem-Salas C, Chablé-Santos J, Sommerfeld J, Kroeger A, O¿Dempsey T, Medina-Barreiro A, Manrique-Saide P
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:846 (14 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/846/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-846.pdf

Research article
How do immigrants adapt their smoking behaviour?: comparative analysis among Turkish immigrants in Germany and the Netherlands
Reiss K, Sauzet O, Breckenkamp J, Spallek J, Razum O
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:844 (14 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/844/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-844.pdf

Research article
South Africans with recent pregnancy rarely know partner's HIV serostatus: implications for serodiscordant couples' interventions
Matthews LT, Moore L, Crankshaw TL, Milford C, Mosery FN, Greener R, Psaros C, Safren SA, Bangsberg DR, Smit JA
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:843 (14 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/843/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-843.pdf

Study protocol
A multicentre sero-behavioural survey for hepatitis B and C, HIV and HTLV among people who inject drugs in Germany, using respondent driven sampling
Zimmermann R, Marcus U, Schäffer D, Leicht A, Wenz B, Nielsen S, Santos-Hövener C, Ross RS, Stambouli O, Ratsch B, Bannert N, Bock C, Kücherer C, Hamouda O
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:845 (14 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/845/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-845.pdf

Research article
Tetramine poisoning in China: changes over a decade viewed through the media's eye
Li Y, Gao Y, Yu X, Peng J, Ma F, Nelson L
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:842 (13 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/842/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-842.pdf

Research article
Associations between follow-up screening after gestational diabetes and early detection of diabetes - a register based study
Olesen CR, Nielsen JH, Mortensen RN, Bøggild H, Torp-Pedersen C, Overgaard C
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:841 (13 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/841/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-841.pdf

Research article
The rise of mortality from mental and neurological diseases in Europe, 1979-2009: observational study
Mackenbach JP, Karanikolos M, Looman CW
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:840 (13 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/840/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-840.pdf

Research article
Suicide in Sri Lanka 1975-2012: age, period and cohort analysis of police and hospital data
Knipe DW, Metcalfe C, Fernando R, Pearson M, Konradsen F, Eddleston M, Gunnell D
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:839 (13 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/839/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-839.pdf

Research article
HIV testing preferences in Tanzania: a qualitative exploration of the importance of confidentiality, accessibility, and quality of service
Njau B, Ostermann J, Brown D, Mühlbacher A, Reddy E, Thielman N
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:838 (12 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/838/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-838.pdf

Research article
A national Programme Budgeting and Marginal Analysis (PBMA) of health improvement spending across wales: disinvestment and reinvestment across the life course
Edwards RT, Charles JM, Thomas S, Bishop J, Cohen D, Groves S, Humphreys C, Howson H, Bradley P
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:837 (12 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/837/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-837.pdf

Research article
Iodine nutritional status after the implementation of the new iodized salt concentration standard in Zhejiang Province, China
Zou Y, Lou X, Ding G, Mo Z, Zhu W, Mao G
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:836 (12 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/836/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-836.pdf

Research article
Using latent class analysis to develop a model of the relationship between socioeconomic position and ethnicity: cross-sectional analyses from a multi-ethnic birth cohort study
Fairley L, Cabieses B, Small N, Petherick ES, Lawlor DA, Pickett KE, Wright J
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:835 (12 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/835/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-835.pdf

Research article
A systematic review of the effectiveness of individual, community and societal level interventions at reducing socioeconomic inequalities in obesity amongst children
Hillier-Brown FC, Bambra CL, Cairns J, Kasim A, Moore HJ, Summerbell CD
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:834 (11 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/834/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-834.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25113624

Research article
Quality of life among people living with hypertension in a rural Vietnam community
Ha NT, Duy HT, Le NH, Khanal V, Moorin R
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:833 (11 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/833/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-833.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25113528

Research article
Newcomers in a hazardous environment: a qualitative inquiry into sex worker vulnerability to HIV in Bali, Indonesia
Januraga P, Mooney-Somers J, Ward PR
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:832 (11 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/832/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-832.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25113395

Research article
Incidence and risk factors for AIDS-related mortality in HIV patients in China: a cross-sectional study
Zheng H, Wang L, Wang Q, Huang P, Guo W, Peng Z, Yu R, Wang N, Norris J
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:831 (11 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/831/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-831.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25113245

Research article
Incidence and correlates of hepatitis C virus infection in a large cohort of prisoners who have injected drugs
Snow KJ, Young JT, Preen DB, Lennox NG, Kinner SA
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:830 (11 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/830/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/830
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-830.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25113132

Research article
Association of lifestyle habits and academic achievement in Norwegian adolescents: a cross-sectional study
Stea TH, Torstveit MK
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:829 (11 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/829/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-829.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25112948

Research article
Optimal starting point for antiretroviral HIV treatment in a town in Cameroon: a randomised controlled study
Holtedahl K, Salpou D, Braaten T, Berved Z
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:828 (10 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/828/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-828.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25108448

Correction
Correction: Consequences of hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, healthcare-seeking behaviors of patients, and responses of the health system: a population-based cross-sectional study in Bangladesh
Uddin MJ, Alam N, Koehlmoos TP, Sarma H, Chowdhury MA, Alam DS, Niessen L
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:823 (9 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/823/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-823.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25106471

Research article
Socioeconomic position and subjective oral health: findings for the adult population in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Guarnizo-Herreño CC, Watt RG, Fuller E, Steele JG, Shen J, Morris S, Wildman J, Tsakos G
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:827 (9 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/827/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-827.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25107286

Research article
Patterns and socio-demographic correlates of domain-specific physical activities and their associations with adiposity in the China Kadoorie Biobank study
Du H, Li L, Whitlock G, Bennett D, Guo Y, Bian Z, Chen J, Sherliker P, Huang Y, Zhang N, Zheng X, Li Z, Hu R, Collins R, Peto R, Chen Z
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:826 (9 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/826/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-826.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25106853

Research article
Cardiovascular risk factors differ between rural and urban Sweden: the 2009 Northern Sweden MONICA cohort
Lindroth M, Lundqvist R, Lilja M, Eliasson M
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:825 (9 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/825/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/825
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-825.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25106746

Research article
Child-caregivers’ body weight and habitual physical activity status is associated with overweight in kindergartners
Hoffmann SW, Tug S, Simon P
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:822 (9 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/822/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/822
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-822.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25106439

Research article
Long-term stability of return to work after a workplace-oriented intervention for patients on sick leave for burnout
Karlson B, Jönsson P, Österberg K
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:821 (9 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/821/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-821.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25106094

Research article
Factors associated with hepatitis B vaccine series completion in a randomized trial for injection drug users reached through syringe exchange programs in three US cities
Bowman S, Grau LE, Singer M, Scott G, Heimer R
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:820 (9 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/820/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-820.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25107530

Research article
Physical activity differences between children from migrant and native origin
Labree W, Lötters F, van de Mheen D, Rutten F, Rivera Chavarría A, Neve M, Rodenburg G, Machielsen H, Koopmans G, Foets M
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:819 (9 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/819/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-819.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25107379

Study protocol
A pilot telephone intervention to increase uptake of breast cancer screening in socially deprived areas in Scotland (TELBRECS): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Chambers JA, O¿Carroll RE, Cook A, Cavanagh J, Archibald D, Millar R
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:824 (9 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/824/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-824.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25106506

Commentary
Costs and benefits of influenza vaccination: more evidence, same challenges
Ciancio BC, Rezza G
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:818 (8 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/818/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-818.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25103561

Research article
A national survey on availability, price and affordability of selected essential medicines for non communicable diseases in Sri Lanka
Dabare PR, Wanigatunge CA, Beneragama BH
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:817 (8 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/817/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-817.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25103467

Research article
Visual impairment and multimorbidity in a representative sample of the Spanish population
Garin N, Olaya B, Lara E, Moneta MV, Miret M, Ayuso-Mateos JL, Haro JM
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:815 (8 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/815/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-815.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25103270

Study protocol
Rationale and study protocol of the EASY Minds (Encouraging Activity to Stimulate Young Minds) program: cluster randomized controlled trial of a primary school-based physical activity integration program for mathematics
Riley N, Lubans DR, Holmes K, Morgan PJ
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:816 (8 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/816/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-816.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25103358

Research article
Impact of health education intervention on knowledge and perception of cervical cancer and cervical screening uptake among adult women in rural communities in Nigeria
Abiodun OA, Olu-Abiodun OO, Sotunsa JO, Oluwole FA
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:814 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/814/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/814
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-814.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25103189

Research article
Annual public health and economic benefits of seasonal influenza vaccination: a European estimate
Preaud E, Durand L, Macabeo B, Farkas N, Sloesen B, Palache A, Shupo F, Samson SI
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:813 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/813/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-813.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25103091

Research article
Young women smokers’ response to using plain cigarette packaging: qualitative findings from a naturalistic study
Moodie C, Bauld L, Ford A, Mackintosh A
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:812 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/812/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/812
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-812.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25100245

Research article
Sexting among peruvian adolescents
West JH, Lister CE, Hall P, Crookston BT, Snow P, Zvietcovich M, West RP
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:811 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/811/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/811
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25100162

Research article
Integration of HIV and cervical cancer screening perceptions of healthcare providers and policy makers in Uganda
Kumakech E, Andersson S, Wabinga H, Berggren V
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:810 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/810/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-810.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25099996

Research article
Psychological distress in the workforce: a multilevel and longitudinal analysis of the case of regulated occupations in Canada
Cadieux N, Marchand A
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:808 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/808/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/808
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-808.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25099686

Research article
WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative: body mass index and level of overweight among 6-9-year-old children from school year 2007/2008 to school year 2009/2010
Wijnhoven TM, van Raaij JM, Spinelli A, Starc G, Hassapidou M, Spiroski I, Rutter H, Martos ?, Rito AI, Hovengen R, Pérez-Farinós N, Petrauskiene A, Eldin N, Braeckevelt L, Pudule I, Kune¿ová M, Breda J
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:806 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/806/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-806.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25099430

Research article
Risk markers of all-cause and diagnosis-specific disability pension - a prospective cohort study of individuals' sickness absent due to stress-related mental disorders
Ishtiak-Ahmed K, Perski A, Mittendorfer-Rutz E
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:805 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/805/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-805.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25099303

Research article
Community knowledge, attitude, and practices towards tuberculosis in Shinile town, Somali regional state, eastern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Tolossa D, Medhin G, Legesse M
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:804 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/804/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/804
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-804.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25099209

Research article
A repeated measurement study investigating the impact of school outdoor environment upon physical activity across ages and seasons in Swedish second, fifth and eighth graders
Pagels P, Raustorp A, De Leon A, Mårtensson F, Kylin M, Boldemann C
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:803 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/803/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/803
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-803.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25099142

Research article
Motivations for sexual risk behaviors among older men in Shanghai, China: a qualitative study
Zhou Y, Ding Y, Gu K, Lu X, Gao M, He N
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:802 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/802/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-802.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25099016

Research article
Higher blood pressure control rate in a real life management program provided by the community health service center in China
Chen X, Gao X, You G, Jiang J, Sun X, Li X, Chen Y, Liang Y, Zhang Q, Zeng Z
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:801 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/801/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/801
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-801.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25098940

Research article
Factors associated with stunting among children of age 24 to 59 months in Meskan district, Gurage Zone, South Ethiopia: a case-control study
Fikadu T, Assegid S, Dube L
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:800 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/800/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/800
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-800.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25098836

Study protocol
Efficacy of a web- and text messaging-based intervention to reduce problem drinking in young people: study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial
Haug S, Kowatsch T, Castro R, Filler A, Schaub MP
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:809 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/809/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/809
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-809.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25099872

Study protocol
Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of minimal guided and unguided internet-based mobile supported stress-management in employees with occupational stress: a three-armed randomised controlled trial
Ebert DD, Lehr D, Smit F, Zarski A, Riper H, Heber E, Cuijpers P, Berking M
BMC Public Health 2014, 14:807 (7 August 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/807/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-807.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25099533








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