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Research article
Cost for physician-diagnosed influenza and influenza-like illnesses on primary care level in Germany – results of a database analysis from May 2010 to April 2012
Ehlken B, Anastassopoulou A, Hain J, Schröder C, Wahle K
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:578 (21 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/578/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/578
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Research article
Determinants of students' willingness to accept a measles–mumps–rubella booster vaccination during a mumps outbreak: a cross-sectional study
Donkers H, Hautvast J, Akkermans R, Swaan C, Ruijs W, Hulscher M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:575 (20 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/575/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/575
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1899-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26092263

Research article
The influence of family history of Hypertension on disease prevalence and associated metabolic risk factors among Sri Lankan adults
Ranasinghe P, Cooray D, Jayawardena R, Katulanda P
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:576 (20 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/576/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/576
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1927-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26092387

Research article
The association between income inequality and all-cause mortality across urban communities in Korea
Park J, Ryu S, Han M, Choi S
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:574 (20 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/574/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/574
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1924-x.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26092295

Research article
Adverse events and adherence to HIV post-exposure prophylaxis: a cohort study at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana
Tetteh R, Nartey E, Lartey M, Mantel-Teeuwisse A, Leufkens H, Nortey P, Dodoo A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:573 (20 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/573/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/573
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1928-6.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26092496

Research article
Prevalence and drug resistance profile of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from pulmonary tuberculosis patients attending two public hospitals in East Gojjam zone, northwest Ethiopia
Adane K, Ameni G, Bekele S, Abebe M, Aseffa A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:572 (20 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/572/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/572
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1933-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26092570

Research article
Burden and correlates of non-communicable-diseases among rural residents: a cross-sectional study in Hebei, China
Yang J, Yu W, Zhou Q, Mahapatra T, Li Y, Zhang X, Chen L, Mahapatra S, Yan Y, Tang W
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:571 (20 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/571/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/571
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1916-x.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26088558

Research article
Mortality in the German Pharmacoepidemiological Research Database (GePaRD) compared to national data in Germany: results from a validation study
Ohlmeier C, Langner I, Hillebrand K, Schmedt N, Mikolajczyk R, Riedel O, Garbe E
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:570 (20 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/570/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/570
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1943-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26087768

Research article
Initiation to street life: a qualitative examination of the physical, social, and psychological practices in becoming an accepted member of the street youth community in Western Kenya
Wachira J, Kamanda A, Embleton L, Naanyu V, Winston S, Ayuku D, Braitstein P
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:569 (20 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/569/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/569
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1942-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26087662

Study protocol
Shaping the Social: design of a settings-based intervention study to improve well-being and reduce smoking and dropout in Danish vocational schools
Andersen S, Tolstrup J, Rod M, Ersbøll A, Sørensen B, Holmberg T, Johansen C, Stock C, Laursen B, Zinckernagel L, Øllgaard A, Ingholt L
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:568 (20 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/568/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/568
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1936-6.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26088693

Research article
Using a qualitative approach for understanding hospital-affiliated integrated clinical and fitness facilities: characteristics and members’ experiences
Yang J, Kingsbury D, Nichols M, Grimm K, Ding K, Hallam J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:567 (19 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/567/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/567
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1934-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26088616

Research article
What are the main sources of smoking cessation support used by adolescent smokers in England? A cross-sectional study
Shaikh W, Nugawela MD, Szatkowski L
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:562 (19 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/562/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/562
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1925-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26088601

Research article
Regional disparities in interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C in Japan: a nationwide retrospective cohort study
Masaki N, Yamagiwa Y, Shimbo T, Murata K, Korenaga M, Kanto T, Mizokami M, and the prefectural members contributing to the Japanese Interferon Database
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:566 (19 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/566/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/566
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1891-2.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26088426

Research article
The association between the parental perception of the physical neighborhood environment and children’s location-specific physical activity
D’Haese S, Van Dyck D, De Bourdeaudhuij I, Deforche B, Cardon G
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:565 (19 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/565/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/565
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1937-5.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26088831

Research article
Non-communicable diseases and preventive health behaviors: a comparison of Hispanics nationally and those living along the US-Mexico border
Reininger B, Wang J, Fisher-Hoch S, Boutte A, Vatcheva K, McCormick J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:564 (19 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/564/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/564
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1850-y.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26088129

Research article
A systematic review of post-migration acquisition of HIV among migrants from countries with generalised HIV epidemics living in Europe: mplications for effectively managing HIV prevention programmes and policy
Fakoya I, Álvarez-del Arco D, Woode-Owusu M, Monge S, Rivero-Montesdeoca Y, Delpech V, Rice B, Noori T, Pharris A, Amato-Gauci A, del Amo J, Burns F
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:561 (19 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/561/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/561
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1852-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26085030

Research article
The association between sedentary behaviour and risk of anxiety: a systematic review
Teychenne M, Costigan SA, Parker K
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:513 (19 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/513/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/513
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1843-x.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26088005

Study protocol
Study protocol: evaluation of ‘JenMe’, a commercially-delivered weight management program for adolescents: a randomised controlled trial
Dordevic AL, Bonham MP, Ware RS, Brennan L, Truby H
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:563 (19 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/563/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/563
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1923-y.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26088581

Research article
Use of mobile phone consultations during home visits by Community Health Workers for maternal and newborn care: community experiences from Masindi and Kiryandongo districts, Uganda
Mangwi Ayiasi R, Atuyambe L, Kiguli J, Orach C, Kolsteren P, Criel B
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:560 (18 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/560/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/560
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1939-3.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26084369

Research article
Cross-sectional community-based study of the socio-demographic factors associated with the prevalence of dengue in the eastern part of Sudan in 2011
Soghaier M, Himatt S, Osman K, Okoued S, Seidahmed O, Beatty M, Elmusharaf K, Khogali J, Shingrai N, Elmangory M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:558 (18 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/558/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/558
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1913-0.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26084275

Research article
Perceptual influences on self-protective behavior for West Nile virus, A survey in Colorado, USA
Trumbo C, Harper R
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:557 (18 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/557/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/557
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1918-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26082139

Research article
The complex relationship between human immunodeficiency virus infection and death in adults being treated for tuberculosis in Cape Town, South Africa
Osman M, Seddon J, Dunbar R, Draper H, Lombard C, Beyers N
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:556 (18 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/556/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/556
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1914-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26082037

Research article
Malaria, anaemia and nutritional status among schoolchildren in relation to ecosystems, livelihoods and health systems in Kilosa District in central Tanzania
Mboera L, Bwana V, Rumisha S, Malima R, Mlozi M, Mayala B, Stanley G, Mlacha T
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:553 (17 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/553/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/553
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1932-x.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26082157

Research article
Contraceptive practices and induced abortions status among internal migrant women in Guangzhou, China: a cross-sectional study
Zeng J, Zou G, Song X, Ling L
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:552 (17 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/552/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/552
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1903-2.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26076710

Research article
Combined effect of body mass index and body size perception on metabolic syndrome in South Korea: results of the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (2010-2012)
Yoon S, Han K, Kim S, Sohn T, Jeon B, Kim W, Park E
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:554 (17 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/554/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/554
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1839-6.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26081846

Study protocol
Cost-effectiveness of an exercise intervention program in perimenopausal women: the Fitness League Against MENopause COst (FLAMENCO) randomized controlled trial
Carbonell-Baeza A, Soriano-Maldonado A, Gallo F, López del Amo M, Ruiz-Cabello P, Andrade A, Borges-Cosic M, Peces-Rama A, Spacírová Z, Álvarez-Gallardo I, García-Mochón L, Segura-Jiménez V, Estévez-López F, Camiletti-Moirón D, Martín-Martín J, Aranda P, Delgado-Fernández M, Aparicio V
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:555 (17 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/555/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/555
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1868-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26081934

Research article
Development of a Vitality Scan related to workers’ sustainable employability: a study assessing its internal consistency and construct validity
Brouwers L, Engels JA, Heerkens YF, van der Beek AJ
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:551 (16 June 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/551/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/551
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-1894-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26076659








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