BMC Public Health
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(Accessed 27 February 2016)

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Study protocol
Health effects of smoke from planned burns: a study protocol
Large populations are exposed to smoke from bushfires and planned burns. Studies investigating the association between bushfire smoke and health have typically used hospital or ambulance data…
David O’Keeffe, Martine Dennekamp, Lahn Straney, Mahjabeen Mazhar, Tom O’Dwyer, Anjali Haikerwal, Fabienne Reisen, Michael J. Abramson and Fay Johnston
BMC Public Health 2016 16:186
Published on: 24 February 2016

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Research article
Enabling relationship formation, development, and closure in a one-year female mentoring program at a non-governmental organization: a mixed-method study
Mental health problems among young women aged 16–24 have increased significantly in recent decades, and interventions are called for. Mentoring is a well-established preventative/ promotive intervention…
Madelene Larsson, Camilla Pettersson, Therése Skoog and Charli Eriksson
BMC Public Health 2016 16:179
Published on: 24 February 2016

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Research article
Motivations to participate in a Phase I/II HIV vaccine trial: A descriptive study from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Participation in an HIV vaccine trial in a Tanzanian context is likely to be influenced by altruism and comprehensive education about the trial. Gender differences, marital status and education level need to be considered to enhance participation in future HIV vaccine trials.
E. A. M. Tarimo, M. Bakari, D. C. V. Kakoko, T. W. Kohi, F. Mhalu, E. Sandstrom and A. Kulane
BMC Public Health 2016 16:182
Published on: 24 February 2016