BMC Public Health | Most Viewed

Submit a manuscript Register Contact us Follow us on

Explore BMC Public Health

Articles

All articles
Sections
Most popular RSS
- Most viewed
- Most forwarded
Archive
Supplements

Display/download options Articles per page: 25 | 50 | 100

Display options

Editor's summary Citation

Download options

Send
To

	All
	1. 3700 Accesses	Research article Relationship between commuting and health outcomes in a cross-sectional population survey in southern Sweden Erik Hansson, Kristoffer Mattisson, Jonas Björk, Per-Olof Östergren, Kristina Jakobsson BMC Public Health 2011, 11:834 (31 October 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Commuters report poor sleep quality, exhaustion and low self-rated health, with those travelling by public transport also experiencing more financial stress, suggesting that these negative effects should be considered when discussing policies aimed at increasing workforce mobility.
	2. 1507 Accesses	Research article A review of health behaviour theories: how useful are these for developing interventions to promote long-term medication adherence for TB and HIV/AIDS? Salla Munro, Simon Lewin, Tanya Swart, Jimmy Volmink BMC Public Health 2007, 7:104 (11 June 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	3. 1469 Accesses	Research article Effect of an electronic nicotine delivery device (e-Cigarette) on smoking reduction and cessation: a prospective 6-month pilot study Riccardo Polosa, Pasquale Caponnetto, Jaymin B Morjaria, Gabriella Papale, Davide Campagna, Cristina Russo BMC Public Health 2011, 11:786 (11 October 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	4. 1106 Accesses	Study protocol The Cool Little Kids randomised controlled trial: Population-level early prevention for anxiety disorders Jordana K Bayer, Ronald M Rapee, Harriet Hiscock, Obioha C Ukoumunne, Cathrine Mihalopoulos, Susan Clifford, Melissa Wake BMC Public Health 2011, 11:11 (5 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	5. 1105 Accesses	Research article Oral and anal sex practices among high school youth in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Amsale Cherie, Yemane Berhane BMC Public Health 2012, 12:5 (4 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	6. 1065 Accesses	Research article Comparing risk factors of HIV among hijra sex workers in Larkana and other cities of Pakistan: an analytical cross sectional study Arshad Altaf, Aysha Zahidie, Ajmal Agha BMC Public Health 2012, 12:279 (10 April 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	7. 939 Accesses	Research article Who stays, who drops out? Biosocial predictors of longer term adherence in participants attending an exercise referral scheme in the UK Patrick Tobi, Emee V Estacio, Adrian Renton, Ge Yu, Nena Foster BMC Public Health 2012, 12:347 (11 May 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	8. 898 Accesses	Research article The incidence of co-morbidities related to obesity and overweight: A systematic review and meta-analysis Daphne P Guh, Wei Zhang, Nick Bansback, Zubin Amarsi, C Laird Birmingham, Aslam H Anis BMC Public Health 2009, 9:88 (25 March 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	9. 855 Accesses	Research article Malnutrition among children under the age of five in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): does geographic location matter? Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala, Tumwaka P Madungu, Jacques BO Emina, Kikhela PD Nzita, Francesco P Cappuccio BMC Public Health 2011, 11:261 (25 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Childhood malnutrition is pronounced in all provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) but is significantly higher in rural areas compared to urban centres, suggesting models of nutritional intervention must be specified with regard to residential location.
	10. 825 Accesses	Research article Are workplace health promotion programs effective at improving presenteeism in workers? a systematic review and best evidence synthesis of the literature Carol Cancelliere, J David Cassidy, Carlo Ammendolia, Pierre Côté BMC Public Health 2011, 11:395 (26 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Evidence from the literature suggests successful workplace health promotion (WHP) programs which positively affect presenteeism are those which offer organizational leadership, health risk screening, individually tailored programs and a supportive workplace culture.
	11. 813 Accesses	Research article Systematic review of public health research on prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in India with focus on provision and utilization of cascade of PMTCT services Shrinivas Darak, Mayuri Panditrao, Ritu Parchure, Vinay Kulkarni, Sanjeevani Kulkarni, Fanny Janssen BMC Public Health 2012, 12:320 (2 May 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	12. 789 Accesses	Research article Equity in health and healthcare in Malawi: analysis of trends Eyob Zere, Matshidiso Moeti, Joses Kirigia, Takondwa Mwase, Edward Kataika BMC Public Health 2007, 7:78 (15 May 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary In Malawi, the non-poor utilize an increasing proportion of health services, including publicly provided services meant to benefit the poor, indicating that interventions intended to lessen health and healthcare inequities have not been effective.
	13. 787 Accesses	Research article The effect of alcohol advertising, marketing and portrayal on drinking behaviour in young people: systematic review of prospective cohort studies Lesley A Smith, David R Foxcroft BMC Public Health 2009, 9:51 (6 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Exposure to alcohol advertising, product placement and portrayal of alcohol use in the media is associated with an increased likelihood of subsequent alcohol consumption among 10 to 26 year olds.
	14. 785 Accesses	Research article Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in population-based studies: Systematic review Qiu-Li Zhang, Dietrich Rothenbacher BMC Public Health 2008, 8:117 (11 April 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	15. 741 Accesses	Research article Transactional relationships and sex with a woman in prostitution: prevalence and patterns in a representative sample of South African men Rachel Jewkes, Robert Morrell, Yandisa Sikweyiya, Kristin Dunkle, Loveday Penn-Kekana BMC Public Health 2012, 12:325 (2 May 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	16. 736 Accesses	Research article Mobile phone use and stress, sleep disturbances, and symptoms of depression among young adults - a prospective cohort study Sara Thomée, Annika Härenstam, Mats Hagberg BMC Public Health 2011, 11:66 (31 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Frequent mobile phone use is associated with current stress, sleep disturbances and symptoms of depression among young adults, with the risk for reporting mental health symptoms greatest among those perceiving accessibility via mobile phones to be stressful.
	17. 731 Accesses	Research article Living alone and antidepressant medication use: a prospective study in a working-age population Laura Pulkki-Råback, Mika Kivimäki, Kirsi Ahola, Kaisla Joutsenniemi, Marko Elovainio, Helena Rossi, Sampsa Puttonen, Seppo Koskinen, Erkki Isometsä, Jouko Lönnqvist, Marianna Virtanen BMC Public Health 2012, 12:236 (23 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary People living alone have a higher risk of initiating antidepressant use compared to those not living alone, with lack of social support, poor job climate, and a hostile personality contributing greatest to antidepressant use of these individuals.
	18. 721 Accesses	Research article Effectiveness of smoking cessation therapies: a systematic review and meta-analysis Ping Wu, Kumanan Wilson, Popey Dimoulas, Edward J Mills BMC Public Health 2006, 6:300 (11 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	19. 712 Accesses	Research article Awareness and knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among school-going adolescents in Europe: a systematic review of published literature Florence N Samkange-Zeeb, Lena Spallek, Hajo Zeeb BMC Public Health 2011, 11:727 (25 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20. 711 Accesses	Research article Human Papilloma Virus vaccine and cervical cancer screening acceptability among adults in Quebec, Canada Chantal Sauvageau, Bernard Duval, Vladimir Gilca, France Lavoie, Manale Ouakki BMC Public Health 2007, 7:304 (25 October 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Although most Canadians had not heard of human papilloma virus, which causes cervical cancer, the majority would be happy for themselves and their daughters and nieces to be vaccinated, but would be less keen if required to pay.
	21. 685 Accesses	Study protocol Working on wellness (WOW): A worksite health promotion intervention programme Tracy L Kolbe-Alexander, Karin I Proper, Estelle V Lambert, Marieke F Van Wier, Julian D Pillay, Craig Nossel, Leegale Adonis, Willem Van Mechelen BMC Public Health 2012, 12:372 (24 May 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	22. 684 Accesses	Research article The prevalence of nutritional anemia in pregnancy in an east Anatolian province, Turkey Leyla Karaoglu, Erkan Pehlivan, Mucahit Egri, Cihan Deprem, Gulsen Gunes, Metin F Genc, Ismail Temel BMC Public Health 2010, 10:329 (10 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	23. 682 Accesses	Research article Prevalence and trends of the diabetes epidemic in South Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Ranil Jayawardena, Priyanga Ranasinghe, Nuala M Byrne, Mario J Soares, Prasad Katulanda, Andrew P Hills BMC Public Health 2012, 12:380 (25 May 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	24. 677 Accesses	Study protocol Testing the effectiveness of a self-efficacy based exercise intervention for inactive people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: design of a controlled clinical trial Marion MP van der Heijden, Francois Pouwer, Arnold C Romeijnders, Victor JM Pop BMC Public Health 2012, 12:331 (4 May 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	25. 667 Accesses	Research article Lifestyle factors associated with overweight and obesity among Saudi adolescents Hazzaa M Al-Hazzaa, Nada A Abahussain, Hana I Al-Sobayel, Dina M Qahwaji, Abdulrahman O Musaiger BMC Public Health 2012, 12:354 (16 May 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed