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The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 16-Oct-2015 and 23-Oct-2015

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Research article
Understanding the complex determinants of height and adiposity in disadvantaged daycare preschoolers in Salvador, NE Brazil through structural equation modelling
Lander R, Williams S, Costa-Ribeiro H, Mattos A, Barreto D, Houghton L, Bailey K, Lander A, Gibson R
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1086 (23 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1086/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1086
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Research article
The effects of narrative versus non-narrative information in school health education about alcohol drinking for low educated adolescents
Zebregs S, van den Putte B, de Graaf A, Lammers J, Neijens P
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1085 (23 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1085/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1085
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Research article
Nonstandard working schedules and health: the systematic search for a comprehensive model
Merkus S, Holte K, Huysmans M, van Mechelen W, van der Beek A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1084 (23 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1084/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1084
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2407-9.pdf

Research article
The influence of social capital on employers’ use of occupational health services: a qualitative study
Ståhl C, Åborg C, Toomingas A, Parmsund M, Kjellberg K
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1083 (23 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1083/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1083
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Research article
Causal inference in multi-state models–sickness absence and work for 1145 participants after work rehabilitation
Gran J, Lie S, Øyeflaten I, Borgan ?, Aalen O
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1082 (23 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1082/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1082
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Research article
Perceived stress and musculoskeletal pain are prevalent and significantly associated in adolescents: an epidemiological cross-sectional study
Østerås B, Sigmundsson H, Haga M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1081 (23 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1081/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1081
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Research article
Validity of a two-item physical activity questionnaire for assessing attainment of physical activity guidelines in youth
Hardie Murphy M, Rowe D, Belton S, Woods C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1080 (23 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1080/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1080
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2418-6.pdf

Research article
An evaluation of China’s new rural cooperative medical system: achievements and inadequacies from policy goals
Li C, Hou Y, Sun M, Lu J, Wang Y, Li X, Chang F, Hao M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1079 (23 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1079/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1079
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2410-1.pdf

Research article
Social support and dairy products intake among adolescents: a study from Iran
Shokrvash B, Salehi L, Hariri Akbari M, Ebrahimi Mamagani M, Nedjat S, Asghari M, Majlessi F, Montazeri A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1078 (22 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1078/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1078
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2399-5.pdf

Research article
Development and promotion of a national website to improve dissemination of information related to the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) in Tanzania
Stephan G, Hoyt M, Storm D, Shirima S, Matiko C, Matechi E
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1077 (22 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1077/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1077
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2422-x.pdf

Research article
Predictors of early breastfeeding initiation among mothers of children under 24 months of age in rural part of West Ethiopia
Hailemariam T, Adeba E, Sufa A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1076 (21 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1076/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1076
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2420-z.pdf

Research article
Prevalence of obesity in panama: some risk factors and associated diseases
Mc Donald A, Bradshaw R, Fontes F, Mendoza E, Motta J, Cumbrera A, Cruz C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1075 (21 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1075/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1075
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2397-7.pdf

Research article
A qualitative study exploring adolescents’ experiences with a school-based mental health program
Garmy P, Berg A, Clausson E
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1074 (21 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1074/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1074
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2368-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26487379

Research article
Ethnic inequalities in acute myocardial infarction and stroke rates in Norway 1994–2009: a nationwide cohort study (CVDNOR)
Rabanal K, Selmer R, Igland J, Tell G, Meyer H
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1073 (20 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1073/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1073
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26487492

Research article
Association of hypoadiponectemia with smokeless/dipping tobacco use in young men
Ahmad S, Shah M, Ahmed J, Khan A, Hussain H, McVey M, Ali A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1072 (19 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1072/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1072
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2409-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26482904

Research article
Type 2 diabetes and its correlates among adults in Bangladesh: a population based study
Chowdhury M, Uddin M, Khan H, Haque M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1070 (19 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1070/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1070
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2413-y.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26483053

Research article
The effect of mother’s educational status on early initiation of breastfeeding: further analysis of three consecutive Nepal Demographic and Health Surveys
Acharya P, Khanal V
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1069 (19 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1069/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1069
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2405-y.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26482789

Study protocol
Health and Employment after Fifty (HEAF): a new prospective cohort study
Palmer K, Walker-Bone K, Harris E, Linaker C, D’Angelo S, Sayer A, Gale C, Evandrou M, van Staa T, Cooper C, Coggon D
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1071 (19 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1071/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1071
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2396-8.pdf

Research article
A gloomy picture: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials reveals disappointing effectiveness of programs aiming at preventing child maltreatment
Euser S, Alink L, Stoltenborgh M, Bakermans-Kranenburg M, van IJzendoorn M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1068 (18 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1068/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1068
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2387-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26476980

Research article
Sexual behavior of migrant workers in Shanghai, China
Dai W, Gao J, Gong J, Xia X, Yang H, Shen Y, Gu J, Wang T, Liu Y, Zhou J, Shen Z, Zhu Z, Pan Z
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1067 (17 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1067/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1067
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2385-y.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26476783

Research article
Epidemiology of human immunodeficiency virus-1 and hepatitis B virus co-infection and risk factors for acquiring these infections in the Fako division of Southwest Cameroon
Shevell L, Meriki H, Cho-Ngwa F, Fuller C
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1066 (17 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1066/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1066
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2386-x.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26476872

Research article
Translating a heart disease lifestyle intervention into the community: the South Asian Heart Lifestyle Intervention (SAHELI) study; a randomized control trial
Kandula N, Dave S, De Chavez P, Bharucha H, Patel Y, Seguil P, Kumar S, Baker D, Spring B, Siddique J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1064 (16 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1064/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1064
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2401-2.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26475629

Research article
The prevalence and determinants of use of vitamin D supplements among children in Alberta, Canada: a cross-sectional study
Munasinghe L, Willows N, Yuan Y, Veugelers P
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1063 (16 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1063/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1063
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2404-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26475742

Research article
A cross-sectional serosurvey on hepatitis B vaccination uptake among adult patients from GP practices in a region of South-West Poland
Ganczak M, Dmytrzyk-Daniłów G, Korzeń M, Szych Z
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1060 (16 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1060/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1060
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2388-8.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26475167

Research article
Multiple imputation for non-response when estimating HIV prevalence using survey data
Chinomona A, Mwambi H
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1059 (16 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1059/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1059
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2390-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26475303

Research article
Factors affecting attendance to cervical cancer screening among women in the Paracentral Region of El Salvador: a nested study within the CAPE HPV screening program
Alfaro K, Gage J, Rosenbaum A, Ditzian L, Maza M, Scarinci I, Miranda E, Villalta S, Felix J, Castle P, Cremer M
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1058 (16 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1058/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1058
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2360-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26474762

Research article
Health seeking behaviours among electronic waste workers in Ghana
Asampong E, Dwuma-Badu K, Stephens J, Srigboh R, Neitzel R, Basu N, Fobil J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1065 (16 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1065/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1065
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2376-z.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26474859

Research article
How much of the difference in life expectancy between Scottish cities does deprivation explain?
Seaman R, Mitchell R, Dundas R, Leyland A, Popham F
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1057 (16 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1057/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1057
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2358-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26474578

Study protocol
Contact & connect—an intervention to reduce depression stigma and symptoms in construction workers: protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Milner A, Witt K, Burnside L, Wilson C, LaMontagne A
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1062 (16 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1062/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1062
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2394-x.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26475500

Study protocol
Activation of persons living with HIV for treatment, the great study
Fiscella K, Boyd M, Brown J, Carroll J, Cassells A, Corales R, Cross W, El’Daher N, Farah S, Fine S, Fowler R, Hann A, Luque A, Rodriquez J, Sanders M, Tobin J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1056 (16 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1056/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1056
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2382-1.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26474979

Study protocol
Protocol of a test of hearing health education programs for farm and rural youth
McCullagh M, Banerjee T, Yang J
BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1061 (16 October 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1061/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/15/1061
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12889-015-2393-y.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/26475373








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