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BMC International Health and Human Rights is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in health care in developing and
transitional countries, and all issues relating to health and human rights.
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BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8 :13
As female migrant sex workers in Hong Kong are vulnerable to a number of occupational health and safety hazards, the need for interventions such as decriminalisation and provision of open and inclusive access to health services is discussed.
BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8 :12
Reducing mortality in children suffering from acute febrile illnesses in rural communities in the developing world requires improved training for both caretakers and health professionals together with better resourced primary health care centers.
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HIV/AIDS awareness and risk behavior among students in Semey, Kazakhstan: a cross-sectional survey Marit Hansson, Leo Stockfelt, Marat Urazalin, Clas Ahlm, Rune Andersson BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8 :14 (16 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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"One country, two systems": Sociopolitical implications for female migrant sex workers in Hong Kong William CW Wong, Eleanor Holroyd, Emily Y Chan, Sian Griffiths, Amie Bingham BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8 :13 (12 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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"I never had the money for blood testing" Helena Hildenwall, G BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8 :12 (2 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Using data envelopment analysis to measure the extent of technical efficiency of public health centres in Ghana James Akazili, Martin Adjuik, Caroline Jehu-Appiah, Eyob Zere BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8 :11 (20 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Awareness of health effects of cooking smoke among women in the Gondar Region of Ethiopia: a pilot survey M Edelstein, E Pitchforth, G Asres, M Silverman, N Kulkarni BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8 :10 (18 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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A multilevel analysis of effect of neighbourhood and individual wealth status on sexual behaviour among women: evidence from Nigeria 2003 Demographic and Health Survey Olalekan A Uthman, Eugene J Kongnyuy BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8 :9 (27 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Mental health of returnees: refugees in Germany prior to their state-sponsored repatriation Ulrike von Lersner, Ulrike Wiens, Thomas Elbert, Frank Neuner BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8 :8 (12 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Self-rated health among Mayan women participating in a randomised intervention trial reducing indoor air pollution in Guatemala Esperanza D BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8 :7 (5 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Health and lifestyle of Nepalese migrants in the UK Pratik Adhikary, Padam P Simkhada, Edwin R van Teijlingen, Amalraj E Raja BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8 :6 (23 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Metabolic control in a nationally representative diabetic elderly sample in Costa Rica: patients at community health centers vs. patients at other health care settings Gilbert Brenes-Camacho, Luis Rosero-Bixby BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8 :5 (14 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ]
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Dietary patterns and quality in West-African immigrants in Madrid Helene Delisle, Jesus Vioque, Augusta Gil Nutrition Journal 2009, 8 :3 (23 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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International Observatory on Mental Health Systems: a mental health research and development network Harry Minas International Journal of Mental Health Systems 2009, 3 :2 (22 [Abstract ] [Full Text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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NAOMI: The trials and tribulations of implementing a heroin assisted treatment study in North America Candice C Gartry, Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes, Nancy Laliberte, Martin T Schechter Harm Reduction Journal 2009, 6 :2 (21 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Quality of life in chemical warfare survivors with ophthalmologic injuries: the first results form Iran Chemical Warfare Victims Health Assessment Study Batool Mousavi, Mohammad Reza Soroush, Ali Montazeri Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2009, 7 :2 (19 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Perception of primary health professionals about Female Genital Mutilation: from healthcare to intercultural competence Adriana Kaplan-Marcusan, Pere Tor BMC Health Services Research 2009, 9 :11 (15 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Programme evaluation training for health professionals in francophone Africa: process, competence acquisition and use Valery Ridde, Pierre Fournier, Baya Banza, Caroline Tourigny, Dieudonne Ouedraogo Human Resources for Health 2009, 7 :3 (15 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Cost effectiveness of community-based therapeutic care for children with severe acute malnutrition in Zambia: decision tree model Max O Bachmann Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation 2009, 7 :2 (15 [Abstract ] [Full Text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Stakeholders' opinions about a tobacco policy in Lao PDR Tanja Tomson, Kongsap Akkhavong, Hans Gilljam Tobacco Induced Diseases 2009, 5 :2 (14 [Abstract ] [Full Text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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The episodic random utility model unifies time trade-off and discrete choice approaches in health state valuation
Benjamin M Craig, Jan J V Busschbach Population Health Metrics 2009, 7 :3 (13 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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The syringe gap: an assessment of sterile syringe need and acquisition among syringe exchange program participants in New York City Daliah I Heller, Denise Paone, Anne Siegler, Adam Karpati Harm Reduction Journal 2009, 6 :1 (12 [Abstract ] [Full Text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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