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		Research article Redeeming qualities: exploring factors that affect women's use of reproductive health vouchers in Cambodia Carinne D Brody, Julie Freccero, Claire D Brindis, Ben Bellows BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:13 (26 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Knowledge of reproductive and sexual rights among University students in Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional Yohannes Mehretie Adinew, Abebaw Gebeyehu Worku, Zelalem Birhanu Mengesha BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:12 (13 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence The health and wellbeing of young people in sub-Saharan Africa: an under-researched area? Caroline W Kabiru, Chimaraoke O Izugbara, Donatien Beguy BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:11 (13 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Association of Khat and alcohol use with HIV infection and age at first sexual initiation among youths visiting HIV testing and counseling centers in Gamo-Gofa Zone, South West Ethiopia Marelign Tilahun Malaju, Gistane Ayele Asale BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:10 (2 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Falling through the cracks: a qualitative study of HIV risks among women who use drugs and alcohol in Northeast India Michelle Kermode, Collins Z Sono, Chingzaning Hangzo Songput, Alexandra Devine BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:9 (29 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Strengthening health workforce capacity through work-based training Joseph KB Matovu, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Susan Mawemuko, Olico Okui, William Bazeyo, David Serwadda BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:8 (24 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Are modern contraceptives acceptable to people and where do they source them from across Nigeria? Obinna E Onwujekwe, Jane C Enemuoh, Chinwe Ogbonna, Chinyere Mbachu, Benjamin SC Uzochukwu, Agathe Lawson, Bannet Ndyanabangi BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:7 (23 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Review HIV testing and care in Burkina Faso, Kenya, Malawi and Uganda: ethics on the ground Carla Makhlouf Obermeyer, Sarah Bott, Ron Bayer, Alice Desclaux, Rachel Baggaley, and the MATCH Study Group BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:6 (23 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Learning strengths from cultural differences: a comparative study of maternal health-related behaviors and infant care among Southern Asian immigrants and Taiwanese women Yen-Ching Chen, Shu-Hui Wei, Kuo-Wei Yeh, Mei-Yen Chen BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:5 (22 January 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Prolonged sexual abstinence after childbirth: gendered norms and perceived family health risks. Focus group discussions in a Tanzanian suburb Columba K Mbekenga, Andrea B Pembe, Elisabeth Darj, Kyllike Christensson, Pia Olsson BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:4 (15 January 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Study of status of safe injection practice and knowledge regarding injection safety among primary health care workers in Baglung district, western Nepal Sudesh Gyawali, Devendra S Rathore, Bhuvan KC, P Ravi Shankar BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:3 (3 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence Housing equity for health equity: a rights-based approach to the control of Lassa fever in post-war Sierra Leone J Daniel Kelly, M Bailor Barrie, Rachel A Ross, Brian A Temple, Lina M Moses, Daniel G Bausch BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:2 (2 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Use of traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes in Eastern Uganda: a qualitative exploration of reasons for choice Elizeus Rutebemberwa, Muhamadi Lubega, Sheila K Katureebe, Abanga Oundo, Francis Kiweewa, David Mukanga BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:1 (2 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Pain when walking: individual sensory profiles in the foot soles of torture victims - a controlled study using quantitative sensory testing Karen Prip, Ann L Persson, Bengt H Sjölund BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:40 (31 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Sensory functions in the foot soles in victims of generalized torture, in victims also beaten under the feet (falanga) and in healthy controls – A blinded study using quantitative sensory testing Karen Prip, Ann L Persson, Bengt H Sjölund BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:39 (29 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article In the face of war: examining sexual vulnerabilities of Acholi adolescent girls living in displacement camps in conflict-affected Northern Uganda Sheetal H Patel, Herbert Muyinda, Nelson K Sewankambo, Geoffrey Oyat, Stella Atim, Patricia M Spittal BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:38 (28 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Adolescent girls within conflict-affected populations experience heightened sexual vulnerability due to the erosion of belief systems, lack of supervision, and inadequate access to health services, suggesting that gender-sensitive health strategies need to be developed for this population.
		Research article A comparative study of Taiwan's short-term medical missions to the South Pacific and Central America Ya-Wen Chiu, Yi-Hao Weng, Chih-Fu Chen, Chun-Yuh Yang, Hung-Yi Chiou, Ming-Liang Lee BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:37 (27 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Tuberculosis in the era of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus: assessment and comparison of community knowledge of both infections in rural Uganda Ashley Wynne, Gian S Jhangri, Solina Richter, Arif Alibhai, Tom Rubaale, Walter Kipp BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:36 (20 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Intimate partner violence against women in Maputo city, Mozambique Antonio Eugenio Zacarias, Gloria Macassa, Leif Svanström, Joaquim JF Soares, Diddy Antai BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:35 (14 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence An examination of pharmaceutical systems in severely disrupted countries Jillian Clare Kohler, Enrico Pavignani, Markus Michael, Natalia Ovtcharenko, Maurizio Murru, Peter S Hill BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:34 (6 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Health system and societal barriers for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) services - lessons from World Diabetes Foundation supported GDM projects Karoline Kragelund Nielsen, Maximilian de Courten, Anil Kapur BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:33 (5 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in low- and middle-income countries is hindered by a lack of trained health care providers and cultural perceptions of women, suggesting that GDM services face barriers within health systems and society.
		Research article Is social exclusion pushing the Pakistani Hijras (Transgenders) towards commercial sex work? a qualitative study Muhammad Ahmed Abdullah, Zeeshan Basharat, Bilal Kamal, Nargis Yousaf Sattar, Zahra Fatima Hassan, Asghar Dil Jan, Anum Shafqat BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:32 (19 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Under the (legal) radar screen: global health initiatives and international human rights obligations Rachel Hammonds, Gorik Ooms, Wouter Vandenhole BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:31 (15 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Debate Moving from ideas to action - developing health financing systems towards universal coverage in Africa Laurent Musango, Juliet Nabyonga Orem, Riku Elovainio, Joses Kirigia BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:30 (8 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Factors associated with reproductive health care utilization among Ghanaian women David Doku, Subas Neupane, Paul Narh Doku BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:29 (7 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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		Research article Redeeming qualities: exploring factors that affect women's use of reproductive health vouchers in Cambodia Carinne D Brody, Julie Freccero, Claire D Brindis, Ben Bellows BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:13 (26 February 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Knowledge of reproductive and sexual rights among University students in Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional Yohannes Mehretie Adinew, Abebaw Gebeyehu Worku, Zelalem Birhanu Mengesha BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:12 (13 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence The health and wellbeing of young people in sub-Saharan Africa: an under-researched area? Caroline W Kabiru, Chimaraoke O Izugbara, Donatien Beguy BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:11 (13 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Association of Khat and alcohol use with HIV infection and age at first sexual initiation among youths visiting HIV testing and counseling centers in Gamo-Gofa Zone, South West Ethiopia Marelign Tilahun Malaju, Gistane Ayele Asale BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:10 (2 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Falling through the cracks: a qualitative study of HIV risks among women who use drugs and alcohol in Northeast India Michelle Kermode, Collins Z Sono, Chingzaning Hangzo Songput, Alexandra Devine BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:9 (29 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Strengthening health workforce capacity through work-based training Joseph KB Matovu, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Susan Mawemuko, Olico Okui, William Bazeyo, David Serwadda BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:8 (24 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Are modern contraceptives acceptable to people and where do they source them from across Nigeria? Obinna E Onwujekwe, Jane C Enemuoh, Chinwe Ogbonna, Chinyere Mbachu, Benjamin SC Uzochukwu, Agathe Lawson, Bannet Ndyanabangi BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:7 (23 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Review HIV testing and care in Burkina Faso, Kenya, Malawi and Uganda: ethics on the ground Carla Makhlouf Obermeyer, Sarah Bott, Ron Bayer, Alice Desclaux, Rachel Baggaley, and the MATCH Study Group BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:6 (23 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Learning strengths from cultural differences: a comparative study of maternal health-related behaviors and infant care among Southern Asian immigrants and Taiwanese women Yen-Ching Chen, Shu-Hui Wei, Kuo-Wei Yeh, Mei-Yen Chen BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:5 (22 January 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Prolonged sexual abstinence after childbirth: gendered norms and perceived family health risks. Focus group discussions in a Tanzanian suburb Columba K Mbekenga, Andrea B Pembe, Elisabeth Darj, Kyllike Christensson, Pia Olsson BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:4 (15 January 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Study of status of safe injection practice and knowledge regarding injection safety among primary health care workers in Baglung district, western Nepal Sudesh Gyawali, Devendra S Rathore, Bhuvan KC, P Ravi Shankar BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:3 (3 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence Housing equity for health equity: a rights-based approach to the control of Lassa fever in post-war Sierra Leone J Daniel Kelly, M Bailor Barrie, Rachel A Ross, Brian A Temple, Lina M Moses, Daniel G Bausch BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:2 (2 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Use of traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes in Eastern Uganda: a qualitative exploration of reasons for choice Elizeus Rutebemberwa, Muhamadi Lubega, Sheila K Katureebe, Abanga Oundo, Francis Kiweewa, David Mukanga BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:1 (2 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Pain when walking: individual sensory profiles in the foot soles of torture victims - a controlled study using quantitative sensory testing Karen Prip, Ann L Persson, Bengt H Sjölund BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:40 (31 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Sensory functions in the foot soles in victims of generalized torture, in victims also beaten under the feet (falanga) and in healthy controls – A blinded study using quantitative sensory testing Karen Prip, Ann L Persson, Bengt H Sjölund BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:39 (29 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article In the face of war: examining sexual vulnerabilities of Acholi adolescent girls living in displacement camps in conflict-affected Northern Uganda Sheetal H Patel, Herbert Muyinda, Nelson K Sewankambo, Geoffrey Oyat, Stella Atim, Patricia M Spittal BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:38 (28 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Adolescent girls within conflict-affected populations experience heightened sexual vulnerability due to the erosion of belief systems, lack of supervision, and inadequate access to health services, suggesting that gender-sensitive health strategies need to be developed for this population.
		Research article A comparative study of Taiwan's short-term medical missions to the South Pacific and Central America Ya-Wen Chiu, Yi-Hao Weng, Chih-Fu Chen, Chun-Yuh Yang, Hung-Yi Chiou, Ming-Liang Lee BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:37 (27 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Tuberculosis in the era of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus: assessment and comparison of community knowledge of both infections in rural Uganda Ashley Wynne, Gian S Jhangri, Solina Richter, Arif Alibhai, Tom Rubaale, Walter Kipp BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:36 (20 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Intimate partner violence against women in Maputo city, Mozambique Antonio Eugenio Zacarias, Gloria Macassa, Leif Svanström, Joaquim JF Soares, Diddy Antai BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:35 (14 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence An examination of pharmaceutical systems in severely disrupted countries Jillian Clare Kohler, Enrico Pavignani, Markus Michael, Natalia Ovtcharenko, Maurizio Murru, Peter S Hill BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:34 (6 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Health system and societal barriers for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) services - lessons from World Diabetes Foundation supported GDM projects Karoline Kragelund Nielsen, Maximilian de Courten, Anil Kapur BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:33 (5 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in low- and middle-income countries is hindered by a lack of trained health care providers and cultural perceptions of women, suggesting that GDM services face barriers within health systems and society.
		Research article Is social exclusion pushing the Pakistani Hijras (Transgenders) towards commercial sex work? a qualitative study Muhammad Ahmed Abdullah, Zeeshan Basharat, Bilal Kamal, Nargis Yousaf Sattar, Zahra Fatima Hassan, Asghar Dil Jan, Anum Shafqat BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:32 (19 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Under the (legal) radar screen: global health initiatives and international human rights obligations Rachel Hammonds, Gorik Ooms, Wouter Vandenhole BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:31 (15 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Debate Moving from ideas to action - developing health financing systems towards universal coverage in Africa Laurent Musango, Juliet Nabyonga Orem, Riku Elovainio, Joses Kirigia BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:30 (8 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Factors associated with reproductive health care utilization among Ghanaian women David Doku, Subas Neupane, Paul Narh Doku BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:29 (7 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed