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Household carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations in a large African city: An unquantified public health burden?
Orina F, Amukoye E, Bowyer C, Chakaya J, Das D, Devereux G, Dobson R, Dragosits U, Gray C, Kiplimo R, Lesosky M, Loh M, Meme H, Price H & Semple S (2024) Household carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations in a large African city: An unquantified public health burden?. Environmental Pollution, 351, Art. No.: 124054. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124054
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Supporting migrant groups to reduce tobacco-related harms and create smoke-free family environments: Future priorities and research gaps
O’Donnell R, Tigova O, Teodorowski P, Villarroel-Williams N, Shevchuk A, Nesterova O, Arabska Y, Ylli A, Qirjako G, Fernández E & Semple S (2024) Supporting migrant groups to reduce tobacco-related harms and create smoke-free family environments: Future priorities and research gaps. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 22 (June), pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/189356
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Tobacco, e-cigarette and alcohol content in popular UK soap operas: a content analysis to explore changes in social norms and scene location
Scott NJ, Murray RL, Barker AB, Critchlow N, Best C & Semple S (2024) Tobacco, e-cigarette and alcohol content in popular UK soap operas: a content analysis to explore changes in social norms and scene location. Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2024.2341006
Article
Piloting co-developed behaviour change interventions to reduce exposure to air pollution and improve self-reported asthma-related health
McCarron A, Semple S, Swanson V, Gillespie C, Braban C & Price HD (2024) Piloting co-developed behaviour change interventions to reduce exposure to air pollution and improve self-reported asthma-related health. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41370-024-00661-2
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“I have to stay inside …”: Experiences of air pollution for people with asthma
McCarron A, Semple S, Swanson V, Braban CF, Gillespie C & Price HD (2024) “I have to stay inside …”: Experiences of air pollution for people with asthma. Health & Place, 85, Art. No.: 103150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103150
Article
Personal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and self-reported asthma-related health
McCarron A, Semple S, Braban CF, Gillespie C, Swanson V & Price HD (2023) Personal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and self-reported asthma-related health. Social Science & Medicine, 337, Art. No.: 116293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116293
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The Fuel to Pot Project: An interdisciplinary partnership to address the role of solid fuel use in food preparation in the household in Kenya and Malawi
Uny I, Chamba M, Chasima T, Caes L, Kalumbi L, Orina F, Kambalame L, Semple S, Price H, Lucas S & Meme H (2023) The Fuel to Pot Project: An interdisciplinary partnership to address the role of solid fuel use in food preparation in the household in Kenya and Malawi., Edinburgh, 13.11.2023. https://rse.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/RSE-AWG-scoping-project-report.pdf
Conference Paper (unpublished)
OP13 Undertaking photovoice in informal settlements in Kenya and Malawi: methodological learning from a qualitative study exploring solid fuel use, cooking and air pollution
Uny I, Chasima T, Kambalame L, Caes L, Meme H, Kalumbi L, Price H, Chamba M, Lucas S & Semple S (2023) OP13 Undertaking photovoice in informal settlements in Kenya and Malawi: methodological learning from a qualitative study exploring solid fuel use, cooking and air pollution. Society for Social Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting Abstracts, Newcastle University, 06.09.2023-08.09.2023. https://jech.bmj.com/content/77/Suppl_1/A7.1; https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2023-ssmabstracts.13
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OP13 Undertaking photovoice in informal settlements in Kenya and Malawi: methodological learning from a qualitative study exploring solid fuel use, cooking and air pollution
Uny I, Chasima T, Kambalame L, Caes L, Meme H, Kalumbi L, Price H, Chamba M, Lucas S & Semple S (2023) OP13 Undertaking photovoice in informal settlements in Kenya and Malawi: methodological learning from a qualitative study exploring solid fuel use, cooking and air pollution. Society for Social Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting Abstracts, 06.09.2023. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2023-ssmabstracts.13
Article
Exposure to secondhand and thirdhand smoke in private vehicles: Measurements in air and dust samples
Continente X, Henderson E, López-González L, Fernández E, Tigova O, Semple S, O'Donnell R, Navas-Acién A, Cortés-Francisco N, Ramírez N, Dobson R & López MJ (2023) Exposure to secondhand and thirdhand smoke in private vehicles: Measurements in air and dust samples. Environmental Research, Art. No.: 116681. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.116681
Article
Asthma symptoms, spirometry and air pollution exposure in schoolchildren in an informal settlement and an affluent area of Nairobi, Kenya
Meme H, Amukoye E, Bowyer C, Chakaya J, Das D, Dobson R, Dragosits U, Fuld J, Gray C, Hahn M, Kiplimo R, Lesosky M, Loh MM, Price H & Semple S (2023) Asthma symptoms, spirometry and air pollution exposure in schoolchildren in an informal settlement and an affluent area of Nairobi, Kenya. Thorax. https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2023-220057
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Preliminary findings from a photovoice study of community members’ choice, experiences and perceptions around fuel use and cooking practices in Mukuru (Kenya) and Ndirande (Malawi)
Uny I, Chasima T, Kambalame L, Caes L, Meme H, Kalumbi L, Price H, Chamba M, Lucas S, Semple S & Orina F (2023) Preliminary findings from a photovoice study of community members’ choice, experiences and perceptions around fuel use and cooking practices in Mukuru (Kenya) and Ndirande (Malawi). The KASH Conference, Nairobi, kenya, 13.02.2023-16.02.2023. https://www.kemri.go.ke/kash-14/#1571270387975-4b3b4eea-d7ab
Article
Measurement of airborne nicotine, as a marker of secondhand smoke exposure, in homes with residents who smoke in 9 European countries
Henderson E, Rodriguez Guerrero LA, Continente X, Fernández E, Tigova O, Cortés-Francisco N, Semple S, Dobson R, Tzortzi A, Vyzikidou VK, Gorini G, Geshanova G, Mons U, Przewozniak K & O'Donnell R (2023) Measurement of airborne nicotine, as a marker of secondhand smoke exposure, in homes with residents who smoke in 9 European countries. Environmental Research, 219, Art. No.: 115118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.115118
Article
Knowledge, beliefs and behaviours related to second-hand smoke and smoking in the home: a qualitative study with men in Malaysia
Syazmeen R, Latiffah Abd Rani N, Zulkifli A, Hernani Abd Latif N, Dobson R, Ibrahim TA, Semple S, Abidin EZ, Uny I & O’Donnell R (2022) Knowledge, beliefs and behaviours related to second-hand smoke and smoking in the home: a qualitative study with men in Malaysia. Nicotine & Tobacco Research. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntac239
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Measuring secondhand smoke in homes in Malaysia: A feasibility study comparing indoor fine particulate (PM2.5) concentrations following an educational feedback intervention to create smoke-free homes during the COVID-19 pandemic
Zulkifli A, Abd Rani NL, Abdul Mutalib RNS, Dobson R, Engku Ibrahim TA, Abd Latif NH, O’Donnell R, Uny I, Zainal Abidin E & Semple S (2022) Measuring secondhand smoke in homes in Malaysia: A feasibility study comparing indoor fine particulate (PM2.5) concentrations following an educational feedback intervention to create smoke-free homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 20, Art. No.: 64. https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/150338
Article
Underground railway particulate matter and susceptibility to pneumococcal infection
Miyashita L, Shears R, Foley G, Semple S, Kadioglu A & Grigg J (2022) Underground railway particulate matter and susceptibility to pneumococcal infection. eBioMedicine, 80, Art. No.: 104063. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebiom.2022.104063
Article
Public engagement with air quality data: using health behaviour change theory to support exposure-minimising behaviours
McCarron A, Semple S, Braban CF, Swanson V, Gillespie C & Price HD (2022) Public engagement with air quality data: using health behaviour change theory to support exposure-minimising behaviours. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41370-022-00449-2
Article
Indoor air pollution and respiratory health in a metropolitan city of Pakistan
Rabbani U, Razzaq S, Irfan M, Semple S & Nafees AA (2022) Indoor air pollution and respiratory health in a metropolitan city of Pakistan. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000002573
Article
Mosquito Control Workers in Malaysia: Is Lifetime Occupational Pesticide Exposure Associated With Poorer Neurobehavioral Performance?
Yusof MZ, Cherrie JW, Samsuddin N & Semple S (2022) Mosquito Control Workers in Malaysia: Is Lifetime Occupational Pesticide Exposure Associated With Poorer Neurobehavioral Performance?. Annals of Work Exposures and Health. https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxac038
Article
Use of Low-Cost Particle Counters for Cotton Dust Exposure Assessment in Textile Mills in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Nafees AA, Iqbal AR, Cullinan P, Matteis S, Burney P & Semple S (2022) Use of Low-Cost Particle Counters for Cotton Dust Exposure Assessment in Textile Mills in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 66 (4), pp. 537-542. https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxab102
Article
Smoking behaviours and indoor air quality: a comparative analysis of smoking-permitted versus smoke-free homes in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Ferdous T, Siddiqi K, Semple S, Fairhurst C, Dobson R, Mdege N, Marshall A, Abdullah SM & Huque R (2022) Smoking behaviours and indoor air quality: a comparative analysis of smoking-permitted versus smoke-free homes in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Tobacco Control, 31 (3), pp. 444-451. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2020-055969
Article
What helps and what hinders the creation of a smoke-free home: A qualitative study of fathers in Scotland
O’Donnell R, McCulloch P, Greaves L, Semple S & Amos A (2022) What helps and what hinders the creation of a smoke-free home: A qualitative study of fathers in Scotland. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 24 (4), pp. 511-518. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntab228
Letter
Protecting children from second-hand tobacco smoke: evidence of major progress but a final push is needed in the UK
Semple S, O'Donnell R & Dobson R (2022) Protecting children from second-hand tobacco smoke: evidence of major progress but a final push is needed in the UK. The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, 15, Art. No.: 100348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanepe.2022.100348
Article
Smoke-free spaces: a decade of progress, a need for more?
Semple S, Dobson R, O'Donnell R, Zainal Abidin E, Tigova O, Okello G & Fernández E (2022) Smoke-free spaces: a decade of progress, a need for more?. Tobacco Control, 31 (2), pp. 250-256. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2021-056556
Article
Non-smokers' and smokers' support for smoke-free legislation in 14 indoor and outdoor settings across 12 European countries
Nogueira SO, Fu M, Lugo A, Tigova O, Henderson E, López MJ, Clancy L, Semple S, Soriano JB, Fernandez E, Gallus S & the TackSHS Project Investigators (2022) Non-smokers' and smokers' support for smoke-free legislation in 14 indoor and outdoor settings across 12 European countries. Environmental Research, 204 (Part C), Art. No.: 112224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2021.112224
Article
Implementation of a national smoke-free prison policy: an economic evaluation within the Tobacco in Prisons (TIPs) study
McMeekin N, Wu O, Boyd K, Brown A, Tweed E, Best C, Craig P, Leyland A, Demou E, Pell J, Byrne T, Semple S, Sweeting H, Graham L & Hunt K (2022) Implementation of a national smoke-free prison policy: an economic evaluation within the Tobacco in Prisons (TIPs) study. Tobacco Control. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2021-056991
Article
Changes in Personal Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) during the Spring 2020 COVID-19 Lockdown in the UK: Results of a Simulation Model
Dobson R, Eadie D, O’Donnell R, Stead M, Cherrie JW & Semple S (2022) Changes in Personal Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) during the Spring 2020 COVID-19 Lockdown in the UK: Results of a Simulation Model. Atmosphere, 13 (2), Art. No.: 273. https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos13020273
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Process and impact of implementing a smoke-free policy in prisons in Scotland: TIPs mixed-methods study
Hunt K, Brown A, Eadie D, McMeekin N, Boyd K, Bauld L, Conaglen P, Craig P, Demou E, Leyland A, Purves R, Dobson R, Mitchell D, O’Donnell R & Semple S (2022) Process and impact of implementing a smoke-free policy in prisons in Scotland: TIPs mixed-methods study. Public Health Research, 10 (1), pp. 1-137. https://doi.org/10.3310/WGLF1204
Article
Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a community-based smoke-free-home intervention with or without indoor-air-quality feedback in Bangladesh (MCLASS II): a three-arm, cluster-randomised, controlled trial
Mdege ND, Fairhurst C, Wang H, Ferdous T, Marshall A, Hewitt C, Huque R, Jackson C, Kellar I, Parrott S, Semple S, Sheikh A, Wu Q, Al Azdi Z & Siddiqi K (2021) Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a community-based smoke-free-home intervention with or without indoor-air-quality feedback in Bangladesh (MCLASS II): a three-arm, cluster-randomised, controlled trial. Lancet Global Health, 9 (5), pp. E639-E650. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X%2821%2900040-1
Article
Adherence to smoke-free policies in Ghana: Findings from a cross-sectional survey of hospitality venue owners and staff
Singh A, Dobbie F, Kinnunen TI, Okello G, Semple S, Okyere PB, Logo DD, Lartey KF, McNeil A, Britton J, Bauld L & Owusu-Dabo E (2021) Adherence to smoke-free policies in Ghana: Findings from a cross-sectional survey of hospitality venue owners and staff. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, 7, Art. No.: 4. https://doi.org/10.18332/tpc/131058
Article
Lung function changes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma exposed to secondhand smoke in outdoor areas
Keogan S, Alonso T, Sunday S, Tigova O, Fernández E, López MJ, Gallus S, Semple S, Tzortzi A, Boffi R, Gorini G, López-Nicolás Á, Radu-Loghin C, Soriano JB & Clancy L (2021) Lung function changes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma exposed to secondhand smoke in outdoor areas. Journal of Asthma, 58 (9), pp. 1169-1175. https://doi.org/10.1080/02770903.2020.1766062
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Who smokes in Europe? Data from 12 European countries in the TackSHS survey (2017-2018)
Gallus S, Lugo A, Liu X, Behrakis P, Boffi R, Bosetti C, Carreras G, Chatenoud L, Clancy L, Continente X, Dobson R, Effertz T, Filippidis FT, Fu M & Semple S (2021) Who smokes in Europe? Data from 12 European countries in the TackSHS survey (2017-2018). Journal of Epidemiology, 31 (2), pp. 145-151. https://doi.org/10.2188/jea.je20190344
Article
Occupational Exposure to Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke: Development of a Job Exposure Matrix
Dobson R, Demou E & Semple S (2021) Occupational Exposure to Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke: Development of a Job Exposure Matrix. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 65 (9), pp. 1133-1138. https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxab019
Article
Contamination of Air and Surfaces in Workplaces with SARS-CoV-2 Virus: A Systematic Review
Cherrie JW, Cherrie MPC, Smith A, Holmes D, Semple S, Steinle S, Macdonald E, Moore G & Loh M (2021) Contamination of Air and Surfaces in Workplaces with SARS-CoV-2 Virus: A Systematic Review. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 65 (8), pp. 879-892. https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxab026
Article
Secondhand smoke exposure assessment in outdoor hospitality venues across 11 European countries
Henderson E, Continente X, Fernández E, Tigova O, Cortés-Francisco N, Gallus S, Lugo A, Semple S, Dobson R, Clancy L, Keogan S, Ruprecht A, Borgini A, Tzortzi A & O'Donnell R (2021) Secondhand smoke exposure assessment in outdoor hospitality venues across 11 European countries. Environmental Research, 200, Art. No.: 111355. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2021.111355
Article
Environmental and individual exposure to secondhand aerosol of electronic cigarettes in confined spaces: Results from the TackSHS Project
Amalia B, Fu M, Tigova O, Ballbè M, Castellano Y, Semple S, Clancy L, Vardavas C, López MJ, Cortés N, Pérez-Ortuño R, Pascual JA & Fernández E (2021) Environmental and individual exposure to secondhand aerosol of electronic cigarettes in confined spaces: Results from the TackSHS Project. Indoor Air, 31 (5), pp. 1601-1613. https://doi.org/10.1111/ina.12841
Article
'They only smoke in the house when I'm not in': Understanding the limited effectiveness of a smoke-free homes intervention
O'Donnell R, Amos A, Turner S, Adams L, Henderson T, Lyttle S, Mitchell S & Semple S (2021) 'They only smoke in the house when I'm not in': Understanding the limited effectiveness of a smoke-free homes intervention. Journal of Public Health, 43 (3), pp. 647-654. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdaa042
Article
Associations between smoke-free vehicle legislation and childhood admissions to hospital for asthma in Scotland: an interrupted time-series analysis of whole-population data
Mackay DF, Turner SW, Semple SE, Dick S & Pell JP (2021) Associations between smoke-free vehicle legislation and childhood admissions to hospital for asthma in Scotland: an interrupted time-series analysis of whole-population data. Lancet Public Health, 6 (8), pp. E579-E586. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-2667%2821%2900129-8
Website Content
Smoke-free homes Innovation Network (SHINE) Charter: Priorities for future collaboration
O'Donnell R, Semple S, Kroll T & Frazer K (2021) Smoke-free homes Innovation Network (SHINE) Charter: Priorities for future collaboration. Tobacco Control Blog [Blog post] 04.08.2021. https://blogs.bmj.com/tc/2021/08/04/smoke-free-homes-innovation-network-shine-charter-priorities-for-future-collaboration/
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Burden of disease from exposure to secondhand smoke in children in Europe
Carreras G, Lachi A, Cortini B, Gallus S, López MJ, López-Nicolás Á, Lugo A, Pastor MT, Soriano JB, Fernandez E, Gorini G, TackSHS Project Investigators, Semple S, O’Donnell R & Dobson R (2021) Burden of disease from exposure to secondhand smoke in children in Europe. Pediatric Research, 90 (1), pp. 216-222. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-020-01223-6
Article
'I Was Smoking a Lot More during Lockdown Because I Can': A Qualitative Study of How UK Smokers Responded to the Covid-19 Lockdown
O’Donnell R, Eadie D, Stead M, Dobson R & Semple S (2021) 'I Was Smoking a Lot More during Lockdown Because I Can': A Qualitative Study of How UK Smokers Responded to the Covid-19 Lockdown. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (11), Art. No.: 5816. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18115816
Newspaper Article
Second-hand smoke: when you work in others' homes, where do their rights end and yours begin?
Ruaraidh D & Semple S (2021) Second-hand smoke: when you work in others' homes, where do their rights end and yours begin?. The Conversation. 17.06.2021.
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Burden of disease from second-hand tobacco smoke exposure at home among adults from European Union countries in 2017: an analysis using a review of recent meta-analyses
Carreras G, Lachi A, Cortini B, Gallus S, López MJ, Lopez-Nicolas A, Soriano JB, Fernandez E, Tigova O, Gorini G, Semple S, O'Donnell R & Dobson R (2021) Burden of disease from second-hand tobacco smoke exposure at home among adults from European Union countries in 2017: an analysis using a review of recent meta-analyses. Preventive Medicine, 145, Art. No.: 106412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106412
Article
Secondhand smoke exposure in outdoor children's playgrounds in 11 European countries
Henderson E, Continente X, Fernández E, Tigova O, Cortés-Francisco N, Gallus S, Lugo A, Semple S, O'Donnell R, Clancy L, Keogan S, Ruprecht A, Borgini A, Tzortzi A & Vyzikidou VK (2021) Secondhand smoke exposure in outdoor children's playgrounds in 11 European countries. Environment International, 149, Art. No.: 105775. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2020.105775
Article
Particulate matter in aerosols produced by two last generation electronic cigarettes: a comparison in a real-world environment
Borgini A, Veronese C, De Marco C, Boffi R, Tittarelli A, Bertoldi M, Fernández E, Tigova O, Gallus S, Lugo A, Gorini G, Carreras G, Lopez MJ, Semple S & Dobson R (2021) Particulate matter in aerosols produced by two last generation electronic cigarettes: a comparison in a real-world environment. Pulmonology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pulmoe.2021.03.005
Article
Diurnal variability of fine-particulate pollution concentrations: data from 14 low- and middle-income countries
Dobson R, Siddiqi K, Ferdous T, Huque R, Lesosky M, Balmes J & Semple S (2021) Diurnal variability of fine-particulate pollution concentrations: data from 14 low- and middle-income countries. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 25 (3), pp. 206-214. https://doi.org/10.5588/ijtld.20.0704
Article
How widespread is electronic cigarette use in outdoor settings? A field check from the TackSHS project in 11 European countries
Amalia B, Rodríguez A, Henderson E, Fu M, Continente X, Tigova O, Semple S, Clancy L, Gallus S, Fernández E, López MJ & the TackSHS Project Investigators (2021) How widespread is electronic cigarette use in outdoor settings? A field check from the TackSHS project in 11 European countries. Environmental Research, 193, Art. No.: 110571. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2020.110571
Article
Exposure to secondhand aerosol of electronic cigarettes in indoor settings in 12 European countries: data from the TackSHS survey
Amalia B, Liu X, Lugo A, Fu M, Odone A, van den Brandt PA, Semple S, Clancy L, Soriano JB, Fernández E & Gallus S (2021) Exposure to secondhand aerosol of electronic cigarettes in indoor settings in 12 European countries: data from the TackSHS survey. Tobacco Control, 30 (1), pp. 49-56. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-055376
Article
Reducing secondhand smoke exposure among nonsmoking pregnant women: a systematic review
Nwosu C, Angus K, Cheeseman H & Semple S (2020) Reducing secondhand smoke exposure among nonsmoking pregnant women: a systematic review. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 22 (12), pp. 2127-2133. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntaa089
Article
From smoking-permitted to smokefree prisons: a 3-year evaluation of the changes in occupational exposure to second-hand smoke across a national prison system
Demou E, Dobson R, Sweeting H, Brown A, Sidwell S, O'Donnell R, Hunt K & Semple S (2020) From smoking-permitted to smokefree prisons: a 3-year evaluation of the changes in occupational exposure to second-hand smoke across a national prison system. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 64 (9), pp. 959-969. https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxaa073
Article
Changes in outdoor air pollution due to COVID-19 lockdowns differ by pollutant: evidence from Scotland
Dobson R & Semple S (2020) Changes in outdoor air pollution due to COVID-19 lockdowns differ by pollutant: evidence from Scotland. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 77 (11), pp. 798-800. https://doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2020-106659
Article
Secondhand smoke exposure and other signs of tobacco consumption at outdoor entrances of primary schools in 11 European countries
Henderson E, Continente X, Fernández E, Tigova O, Cortés-Francisco N, Gallus S, Lugo A, Semple S, O'Donnell R, Clancy L, Keogan S, Ruprecht A, Borgini A, Tzortzi A & Dobson R (2020) Secondhand smoke exposure and other signs of tobacco consumption at outdoor entrances of primary schools in 11 European countries. Science of the Total Environment, 743, Art. No.: 140743. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140743
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Burden of disease from breast cancer attributable to smoking and second-hand smoke exposure in Europe
Carreras G, Lachi A, Boffi R, Clancy L, Gallus S, Fernández E, López MJ, Soriano JB, López Nicolás Á, Semple S, Behrakis P & Gorini G (2020) Burden of disease from breast cancer attributable to smoking and second-hand smoke exposure in Europe. International Journal of Cancer, 147 (9), pp. 2387-2393. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijc.33021
Article
Solid fuel users' perceptions of household solid fuel use in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
McCarron A, Uny I, Caes L, Lucas S, Semple S, Ardrey J & Price H (2020) Solid fuel users' perceptions of household solid fuel use in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review. Environment International, 143, Art. No.: 105991. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2020.105991
Article
Measuring air quality for advocacy in Africa (MA3): Feasibility and practicality of longitudinal ambient PM2.5 measurement using low-cost sensors
Awokola BI, Okello G, Mortimer KJ, Jewell CP, Erhart A & Semple S (2020) Measuring air quality for advocacy in Africa (MA3): Feasibility and practicality of longitudinal ambient PM2.5 measurement using low-cost sensors. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (9), Art. No.: 7243. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17197243
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Associations between a smoke-free homes intervention and childhood admissions to hospital in Scotland: an interrupted time-series analysis of whole-population data
Turner S, Mackay D, Dick S, Semple S & Pell JP (2020) Associations between a smoke-free homes intervention and childhood admissions to hospital in Scotland: an interrupted time-series analysis of whole-population data. Lancet Public Health, 5 (9), pp. e493-e500. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-2667%2820%2930178-X
Meeting Abstract
Changes in exposure to second-hand smoke following a smoking ban across a national prison system
Demou E, Dobson R, Sweeting H, Brown A, Sidwell S, O'Donnell R, Hunt K & Semple S (2020) Changes in exposure to second-hand smoke following a smoking ban across a national prison system. European Journal of Public Health, 30 (Supplement 5), Art. No.: ckaa165.1316. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.1316
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Pneumonia and exposure to household air pollution in children under the age of 5 years in rural Malawi findings from the Cooking And Pneumonia Study
Mortimer K, Lesosky M, Semple S, Malava J, Katundu C, Crampin A, Wang D, Weston W, Pope D, Havens D, Gordon SB & Balmes J (2020) Pneumonia and exposure to household air pollution in children under the age of 5 years in rural Malawi findings from the Cooking And Pneumonia Study. Chest, 158 (2), pp. 501-511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.03.064
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OP18 From smoking-permitted to smokefree prisons: a 3-year evaluation of the changes in occupational exposure to second-hand smoke across a national prison system
Semple S, Demou E, Dobson R, Sweeting H, Sidwell S, Brown A, O’Donnell R & Hunt K (2020) OP18 From smoking-permitted to smokefree prisons: a 3-year evaluation of the changes in occupational exposure to second-hand smoke across a national prison system. Society for Social Medicine and Population Health Annual Scientific Meeting 2020, Hosted online by the Society for Social Medicine & Population Health and University of Cambridge Public Health, 9–11 September 2020. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 74 (Supplement 1). https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2020-ssmabstracts.18
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Smoke-free prisons bring big improvements in air quality for staff and people in custody
Semple S, Dobson R & Hunt K (2020) Smoke-free prisons bring big improvements in air quality for staff and people in custody. University of Stirling Public Policy Blog [Blog post] 05.08.2020. https://policyblog.stir.ac.uk/2020/08/05/smoke-free-prisons-bring-big-improvements-in-air-quality-for-staff-and-people-in-custody/
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Measuring for change: A multi-centre pre-post trial of an air quality feedback intervention to promote smoke-free homes
Dobson R, O'Donnell R, Tigova O, Fu M, Enríquez M, Fernandez E, Carreras G, Gorini G, Verdi S, Borgini A, Tittarelli A, Veronese C, Ruprecht A, Vyzikidou V, Tzortzi A, Vardavas C & Semple S (2020) Measuring for change: A multi-centre pre-post trial of an air quality feedback intervention to promote smoke-free homes. Environment International, 140, Art. No.: 105738. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2020.105738
Editorial
Covid-19: Protecting Worker Health
Semple S & Cherrie JW (2020) Covid-19: Protecting Worker Health. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 64 (5), pp. 461-464. https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxaa033
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Exposure to secondhand smoke in hospitality settings in Ghana: Evidence of changes since implementation of smoke-free legislation
Singh A, Okello G, Semple S, Dobbie F, Kinnunen TI, Lartey KF, Logo DD, Bauld L, Ankrah ST, McNeill A & Owusu-Dabo E (2020) Exposure to secondhand smoke in hospitality settings in Ghana: Evidence of changes since implementation of smoke-free legislation. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 18, Art. No.: 44. https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/120934
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Passive exposure of non-smokers to E-Cigarette aerosols: Sensory irritation, timing and association with volatile organic compounds
Tzortzi A, Teloniatis S, Matiampa G, Bakelas G, Tzavara C, Vyzikidou VK, Vardavas C, Behrakis P, Fernandez E, Semple S, O'Donnell R & Dobson R (2020) Passive exposure of non-smokers to E-Cigarette aerosols: Sensory irritation, timing and association with volatile organic compounds. Environmental Research, 182, Art. No.: 108963. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2019.108963
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The impact of implementation of a national smoke-free prisons policy on indoor air quality: results from the Tobacco in Prisons study
Semple S, Dobson R, Sweeting H, Brown A & Hunt K (2020) The impact of implementation of a national smoke-free prisons policy on indoor air quality: results from the Tobacco in Prisons study. Tobacco Control, 29 (2), pp. 234-236. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054895
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Tackling second-hand exposure to tobacco smoke and aerosols of electronic cigarettes: the TackSHS project protocol
Fernández E, López MJ, Gallus S, Semple S, Clancy L, Behrakis P, Ruprecht A, Gorini G, López-Nicolás Á, Radu-Loghin C, Soriano JB, Castellano Y, Fu M, O'Donnell R & Dobson R (2020) Tackling second-hand exposure to tobacco smoke and aerosols of electronic cigarettes: the TackSHS project protocol [Abordando la exposición a las emisiones del tabaco y de los cigarrillos electrónicos: protocolo del proyecto TackSHS]. Gaceta Sanitaria, 34 (1), pp. 77-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaceta.2019.07.002
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Development Of A Smoke-free Homes Intervention For Parents: An Intervention Mapping Approach
O'Donnell R, Dobson R, de Bruin M, Turner S, Booth L & Semple S (2019) Development Of A Smoke-free Homes Intervention For Parents: An Intervention Mapping Approach. Health Psychology Bulletin, 3 (1), pp. 67-86. https://doi.org/10.5334/hpb.20
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Fathers' Views and Experiences of Creating a Smoke-Free Home: A Scoping Review
O'Donnell R, Angus K, McCulloch P, Amos A, Greaves L & Semple S (2019) Fathers' Views and Experiences of Creating a Smoke-Free Home: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (24), Art. No.: 5164. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16245164
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Bridging barriers to advance multisector approaches to improve food security, nutrition and population health in Nepal: transdisciplinary perspectives
Gaihre S, Kyle J, Semple S, Smith J, Marais D, Subedi M & Morgan H (2019) Bridging barriers to advance multisector approaches to improve food security, nutrition and population health in Nepal: transdisciplinary perspectives. BMC Public Health, 19 (1), Art. No.: 961. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-7204-4
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Burden of disease attributable to second-hand smoke exposure: A systematic review
Carreras G, Lugo A, Gallus S, Cortini B, Fernández E, López MJ, Soriano JB, Nicolás ÁL, Semple S, Gorini G, O'Donnell R & Dobson R (2019) Burden of disease attributable to second-hand smoke exposure: A systematic review. Preventive Medicine, 129, Art. No.: 105833. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105833
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MultiTex RCT - a multifaceted intervention package for protection against cotton dust exposure among textile workers - a cluster randomized controlled trial in Pakistan: study protocol
Nafees AA, De Matteis S, Kadir MM, Burney P, Coggon D, Semple S & Cullinan P (2019) MultiTex RCT - a multifaceted intervention package for protection against cotton dust exposure among textile workers - a cluster randomized controlled trial in Pakistan: study protocol. Trials, 20, Art. No.: 722. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3743-3
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A review of the take-home exposure pathway of workplace hazards
Anua SM, Semple S, Shakri SFM, Safuan S, Mazlan N & Asri AAM (2019) A review of the take-home exposure pathway of workplace hazards. International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Legal Medicine, 22 (3 and 4), pp. 13-19. https://doi.org/10.5958/0974-4614.2019.00052.4
Conference Proceeding
A novel air quality feedback intervention trial using mHealth techniques across four European countries: the TackSHS Project Measuring for Change Study
Fernandez E, Dobson R, O’Donnell R, Semple S, Fu M & Investigators TP (2019) A novel air quality feedback intervention trial using mHealth techniques across four European countries: the TackSHS Project Measuring for Change Study. In: 4th ENSP-SRP International Conference on Tobacco Control 2019 Abstract Book. Tobacco Prevention & Cessation, 5. 4th ENSP-SRP International Conference on Tobacco Control 2019, Bucharest, Romania, 27.03.2019-29.03.2019. Crete: European Publishing, p. 34. https://doi.org/10.18332/tpc/105282
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Home health and community care workers' occupational exposure to secondhand smoke: A rapid literature review
Angus K & Semple S (2019) Home health and community care workers' occupational exposure to secondhand smoke: A rapid literature review. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 21 (12), pp. 1673-1679. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/nty226
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Assessing progress in protecting non-smokers from secondhand smoke
Semple S, Mueller W, Leyland AH, Gray L & Cherrie JW (2019) Assessing progress in protecting non-smokers from secondhand smoke. Tobacco Control, 28 (6), pp. 692-695. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054599
Meeting Abstract
OP88 Evaluating the move to, and implementation in 2018 of, smoke-free prison policy in scotland: the tobacco in prisons study (TIPS)
Hunt K, Brown A, Semple S, Eadie D, Sweeting H, Demou E, Leyland A, Craig P, Dobson R & Bauld L (2019) OP88 Evaluating the move to, and implementation in 2018 of, smoke-free prison policy in scotland: the tobacco in prisons study (TIPS). Society for Social Medicine and Population Health and International Epidemiology Association European Congress Annual Scientific Meeting 2019, Hosted by the Society for Social Medicine & Population Health and International Epidemiology Association (IEA), School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland, 4–6 September 2019, University College Cork. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 73 (Suppl 1), Art. No.: A44. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2019-ssmabstracts.92
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Predictors of opinions on prison smoking bans: analyses of survey data from Scottish staff and prisoners
Sweeting H, Semple S, Demou E, Brown A & Hunt K (2019) Predictors of opinions on prison smoking bans: analyses of survey data from Scottish staff and prisoners. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 17 (June), Art. No.: 47. https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/109559
Poster
Measuring for change: air quality feedback to reduce second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure in the home
O'Donnell R, Dobson R, Semple S & TackSHS PI (2019) Measuring for change: air quality feedback to reduce second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure in the home. 6th World Social Marketing Conference, Edinburgh, UK, 03.06.2019-06.06.2019.
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Views of prison staff in Scotland on the potential benefits and risks of e-cigarettes in smoke-free prisons: a qualitative focus group study
Brown A, Sweeting H, Semple S, Bauld L, Demou E, Logan G & Hunt K (2019) Views of prison staff in Scotland on the potential benefits and risks of e-cigarettes in smoke-free prisons: a qualitative focus group study. BMJ Open, 9 (6), Art. No.: e027799. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027799
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Quantifying exposure to respiratory hazards in sub-Saharan Africa: planning your study
Okello G, Mortimer K, Lawin H & Semple S (2019) Quantifying exposure to respiratory hazards in sub-Saharan Africa: planning your study. African Journal of Respiratory Medicine, 14 (2), pp. 18-27. https://www.africanjournalofrespiratorymedicine.com/quantifying-exposure-to-respiratory-hazards-in-sub-saharan-africa-planning-your-study/
Article
Monitoring secondhand tobacco smoke remotely in real-time: A simple low-cost approach
Dobson R, Rosen L & Semple S (2019) Monitoring secondhand tobacco smoke remotely in real-time: A simple low-cost approach. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 17 (March), Art. No.: 18. https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/104577
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Muslim Communities Learning about Second-hand Smoke in Bangladesh (MCLASS II): Study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of a community-based smoke-free homes intervention, with or without Indoor Air Quality feedback
Mdege N, Fairhurst C, Ferdous T, Hewitt C, Huque R, Jackson C, Kellar I, Parrott S, Semple S, Sheikh A, Swami S & Siddiqi K (2019) Muslim Communities Learning about Second-hand Smoke in Bangladesh (MCLASS II): Study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of a community-based smoke-free homes intervention, with or without Indoor Air Quality feedback. Trials, 20 (1), Art. No.: 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-018-3100-y
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Using air-quality feedback to encourage disadvantaged parents to create a smoke-free home: Results from a randomised controlled trial
Semple S, Turner S, O'Donnell R, Adams L, Henderson T, Mitchell S, Lyttle S & Amos A (2018) Using air-quality feedback to encourage disadvantaged parents to create a smoke-free home: Results from a randomised controlled trial. Environment International, 120, pp. 104-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2018.07.039
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"How do you know those particles are from cigarettes?": An algorithm to help differentiate second-hand tobacco smoke from background sources of household fine particulate matter
Dobson R & Semple S (2018) "How do you know those particles are from cigarettes?": An algorithm to help differentiate second-hand tobacco smoke from background sources of household fine particulate matter. Environmental Research, 166, pp. 344-347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2018.06.019
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Women and girls in resource poor countries experience much greater exposure to household air pollutants than men: Results from Uganda and Ethiopia
Okello G, Devereux G & Semple S (2018) Women and girls in resource poor countries experience much greater exposure to household air pollutants than men: Results from Uganda and Ethiopia. Environment International, 119, pp. 429-437. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2018.07.002
Article
Impact of partial fuel switch on household air pollutants in sub-Sahara Africa
Tumwesige V, Okello G, Semple S & Smith J (2017) Impact of partial fuel switch on household air pollutants in sub-Sahara Africa. Environmental Pollution, 231, pp. 1021-1029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2017.08.118
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Vulnerable children, stigmatised smokers: The social construction of target audiences in media debates on policies regulating smoking in vehicles
Bain J, Weishaar H, Semple S, Duffy S & Hilton S (2017) Vulnerable children, stigmatised smokers: The social construction of target audiences in media debates on policies regulating smoking in vehicles. Health, 21 (6), pp. 633-649. https://doi.org/10.1177/1363459316633279
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Characterising the exposure of prison staff to second-hand tobacco smoke
Semple S, Sweeting H, Demou E, Logan G, O'Donnell RC & Hunt K (2017) Characterising the exposure of prison staff to second-hand tobacco smoke. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 61 (7), pp. 809-821. https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxx058
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Effectiveness of interventions to reduce household air pollution and/or improve health in homes using solid fuel in low-and-middle income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Quansah R, Semple S, Ochieng CA, Juvekar S, Armah FA, Luginah I, Luginah I & Emina J (2017) Effectiveness of interventions to reduce household air pollution and/or improve health in homes using solid fuel in low-and-middle income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Environment International, 103, pp. 73-90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2017.03.010
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Using air quality monitoring to reduce second-hand smoke exposure in homes: the AFRESH feasibility study
Dobson R, O'Donnell R, de Bruin M, Turner S & Semple S (2017) Using air quality monitoring to reduce second-hand smoke exposure in homes: the AFRESH feasibility study. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, 3, Art. No.: 117. https://doi.org/10.18332/tpc/74645
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Type and extent of trans-disciplinary co-operation to improve food security, health and household environment in low and middle income countries: Systematic review
Gaihre S, Kyle J, Semple S, Smith J, Subedi M & Marais D (2016) Type and extent of trans-disciplinary co-operation to improve food security, health and household environment in low and middle income countries: Systematic review. BMC Public Health, 16 (1), Art. No.: 1093. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-016-3731-4
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An interview study of pregnant women who were provided with indoor air quality measurements of second hand smoke to help them quit smoking
Morgan H, Treasure E, Tabib M, Johnston M, Dunkley C, Ritchie D, Semple S & Turner S (2016) An interview study of pregnant women who were provided with indoor air quality measurements of second hand smoke to help them quit smoking. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 16 (1), Art. No.: 305. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=&doi=10.1186%2fs12884-016-1062-1&partnerID=40&md5=b64b82732418b6c644111e8f18c040a5; https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-016-1062-1
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Occupational exposure to asthmagens and adult onset wheeze and lung function in people who did not have childhood wheeze: A 50-year cohort study
Tagiyeva N, Teo E, Fielding S, Devereux G, Semple S & Douglas G (2016) Occupational exposure to asthmagens and adult onset wheeze and lung function in people who did not have childhood wheeze: A 50-year cohort study. Environment International, 94, pp. 60-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2016.05.006
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Low-cost air quality monitoring methods to assess compliance with smoke-free regulations: A multi-center study in six lowand middle-income countries
Jackson-Morris A, Bleymann K, Lyall E, Aslam F, Bam TS, Chowdhury I, Daouda EA, Espinosa M, Romo J, Singh RJ & Semple S (2016) Low-cost air quality monitoring methods to assess compliance with smoke-free regulations: A multi-center study in six lowand middle-income countries. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 18 (5), pp. 1258-1264. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntv290
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Primary paediatric bronchial airway epithelial cell in vitro responses to environmental exposures
McInnes N, Davidson M, Scaife A, Miller D, Spiteri D, Engelhardt T, Semple S, Devereux G & Turner S (2016) Primary paediatric bronchial airway epithelial cell in vitro responses to environmental exposures. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 13 (4), Art. No.: 359. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph13040359
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Respiratory symptoms and cross-shift lung function in relation to cotton dust and endotoxin exposure in textile workers in Nepal: A cross-sectional study
Paudyal P, Semple S, Gaihre S, Steiner MF, Niven R & Ayres JG (2015) Respiratory symptoms and cross-shift lung function in relation to cotton dust and endotoxin exposure in textile workers in Nepal: A cross-sectional study. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 72 (12), pp. 870-876. https://doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2014-102718
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Integrated exposure for risk assessment in indoor environments based on a review of concentration data on airborne chemical pollutants in domestic environments in Europe
Karakitsios S, Asikainen A, Garden C, Semple S, De Brouwere K, Galea K, Sanchez-Jimenez A, Gotti A, Jantunen M & Sarigiannis D (2015) Integrated exposure for risk assessment in indoor environments based on a review of concentration data on airborne chemical pollutants in domestic environments in Europe. Indoor and Built Environment, 24 (8), pp. 1110-1146. https://doi.org/10.1177/1420326X14534865
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Fine particulate matter concentrations in smoking households: Just how much secondhand smoke do you breathe in if you live with a smoker who smokes indoors?
Semple S, Apsley A, Ibrahim T, Turner S & Cherrie JW (2015) Fine particulate matter concentrations in smoking households: Just how much secondhand smoke do you breathe in if you live with a smoker who smokes indoors?. Tobacco Control, 24 (e3), pp. e205-e211. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2014-051635
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Levels of house dust mite allergen in cars
Mason HJ, Smith I, Anua SM, Tagiyeva N, Semple S & Devereux G (2015) Levels of house dust mite allergen in cars [Razine alergena prašinskih grinja u automobilima]. Arhiv za Higijenu Rada i Toksikologiju, 66 (3), pp. 209-212. https://doi.org/10.1515/aiht-2015-66-2684
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Chronic household air pollution exposure is associated with impaired alveolar macrophage function in Malawian non-smokers
Rylance J, Chimpini C, Semple S, Russell DG, Jackson MJ, Heyderman RS & Gordon SB (2015) Chronic household air pollution exposure is associated with impaired alveolar macrophage function in Malawian non-smokers. PLoS ONE, 10 (9), Art. No.: e0138762. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0138762
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A quantitative content analysis of UK newsprint coverage of proposed legislation to prohibit smoking in private vehicles carrying children
Patterson C, Semple S, Wood K, Duffy S & Hilton S (2015) A quantitative content analysis of UK newsprint coverage of proposed legislation to prohibit smoking in private vehicles carrying children. BMC Public Health, 15, Art. No.: 760. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-2110-x
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Employment, smoking, and health: The role of the hygienist
Semple S (2015) Employment, smoking, and health: The role of the hygienist. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 59 (5), pp. 529-533. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mev030
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Using a new, low-cost air quality sensor to quantify second-hand smoke (SHS) levels in homes
Semple S, Ibrahim AE, Apsley A, Steiner MF & Turner S (2015) Using a new, low-cost air quality sensor to quantify second-hand smoke (SHS) levels in homes. Tobacco Control, 24 (2), pp. 153-158. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2013-051188
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Effectiveness of interventions to reduce indoor air pollution and/or improve health in homes using solid fuel in lower and middle income countries: Protocol for a systematic review
Quansah R, Ochieng CA, Semple S, Juvekar S, Emina J, Armah FA & Luginaah I (2015) Effectiveness of interventions to reduce indoor air pollution and/or improve health in homes using solid fuel in lower and middle income countries: Protocol for a systematic review. Systematic Reviews, 4, Art. No.: 22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-015-0012-8
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Personal exposure monitoring of PM 2.5 in indoor and outdoor microenvironments
Steinle S, Reis S, Sabel C, Semple S, Twigg MM, Braban CF, Leeson SR, Heal MR, Harrison D, Lin C & Wu H (2015) Personal exposure monitoring of PM 2.5 in indoor and outdoor microenvironments. Science of the Total Environment, 508, pp. 383-394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.12.003
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Volatile organic compounds and risk of asthma and allergy: A systematic review
Nurmatov UB, Tagiyeva N, Semple S, Devereux G & Sheikh A (2015) Volatile organic compounds and risk of asthma and allergy: A systematic review. European Respiratory Review, 24 (135), pp. 92-101. https://doi.org/10.1183/09059180.00000714
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How do policy advisors and practitioners prioritise the protection of children from secondhand smoke exposure in a country with advanced tobacco control policy?
Ritchie D, Amos A, Shaw A, O'Donnell R, Semple S, Turner S & Martin C (2015) How do policy advisors and practitioners prioritise the protection of children from secondhand smoke exposure in a country with advanced tobacco control policy?. Tobacco Control, 24 (1), pp. 70-76. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2012-050936
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Implementation of smoke-free legislation in Malaysia: Are adolescents protected from respiratory health effects?
Zulkifli A, Abidin NZ, Abidin EZ, Hashim Z, Rahman AA, Rasdi I, Ismail SNS & Semple S (2014) Implementation of smoke-free legislation in Malaysia: Are adolescents protected from respiratory health effects?. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 15 (12), pp. 4815-4821. https://doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2014.15.12.4815
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Simulated transfer of liquids and powders from hands and clothing to the mouth
Gorman Ng M, van Tongeren M & Semple S (2014) Simulated transfer of liquids and powders from hands and clothing to the mouth. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 11 (10), pp. 633-644. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2014.895373
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The relationship between air pollution and asthma in Malaysian schoolchildren
Abidin EZ, Semple S, Rasdi I, Ismail SNS & Ayres JG (2014) The relationship between air pollution and asthma in Malaysian schoolchildren. Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, 7 (4), pp. 421-432. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11869-014-0252-0
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Commentary: Switching to biogas - What effect could it have on indoor air quality and human health?
Semple S, Apsley A, Wushishi A & Smith J (2014) Commentary: Switching to biogas - What effect could it have on indoor air quality and human health?. Biomass and Bioenergy, 70, pp. 125-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2014.01.054
Article
The effect of exposure to biomass smoke on respiratory symptoms in adult rural and urban Nepalese populations
Kurmi OP, Semple S, Devereux G, Gaihre S, Lam KBH, Sadhra S, Steiner MF, Simkhada P, Smith WC & Ayres JG (2014) The effect of exposure to biomass smoke on respiratory symptoms in adult rural and urban Nepalese populations. Environmental Health, 13, Art. No.: 92. https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-069X-13-92
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How long does secondhand smoke remain in household air: Analysis of PM2.5 data from smokers' homes
Semple S & Latif N (2014) How long does secondhand smoke remain in household air: Analysis of PM2.5 data from smokers' homes. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 16 (10), pp. 1365-1370. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntu089
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Respiratory risks from household air pollution in low and middle income countries
Gordon SB, Bruce NG, Grigg J, Hibberd PL, Kurmi OP, Lam KBH, Mortimer K, Asante KP, Balakrishnan K, Balmes J, Bar-Zeev N, Bates MN, Breysse PN, Buist S & Semple S (2014) Respiratory risks from household air pollution in low and middle income countries. Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 2 (10), pp. 823-860. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600%2814%2970168-7
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Newsprint coverage of smoking in cars carrying children: A case study of public and scientific opinion driving the policy debate
Hilton S, Wood K, Bain J, Patterson C, Duffy S & Semple S (2014) Newsprint coverage of smoking in cars carrying children: A case study of public and scientific opinion driving the policy debate. BMC Public Health, 14, Art. No.: 1116. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-1116
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Classroom carbon dioxide concentration, school attendance, and educational attainment
Gaihre S, Semple S, Miller J, Fielding S & Turner S (2014) Classroom carbon dioxide concentration, school attendance, and educational attainment. Journal of School Health, 84 (9), pp. 569-574. https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.12183
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Knowledge, attitude and perception of second-hand smoke and factors promoting smoking in Malaysian adolescents
Abidin NZ, Zulkifli A, Abidin EZ, Rasdi I, Rahman AA, Hashim Z & Semple S (2014) Knowledge, attitude and perception of second-hand smoke and factors promoting smoking in Malaysian adolescents. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 18 (7), pp. 856-861. https://doi.org/10.5588/ijtld.13.0906
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Biomass fuel use and the exposure of children to particulate air pollution in southern Nepal
Devakumar D, Semple S, Osrin D, Yadav SK, Kurmi OP, Saville N, Shrestha B, Manandhar DS, Costello A & Ayres JG (2014) Biomass fuel use and the exposure of children to particulate air pollution in southern Nepal. Environment International, 66, pp. 79-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2014.01.011
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Domestic airborne fine particulate matter exposure and asthma control among children receiving inhaled steroid treatment
Woods KE, Apsley A, Semple S & Turner S (2014) Domestic airborne fine particulate matter exposure and asthma control among children receiving inhaled steroid treatment. Indoor and Built Environment, 23 (3), pp. 497-503. https://doi.org/10.1177/1420326X14527301
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Analysis of finite dose dermal absorption data: Implications for dermal exposure assessment
Frasch HF, Dotson GS, Bunge AL, Chen C, Cherrie JW, Kasting GB, Kissel JC, Sahmel J, Semple S & Wilkinson S (2014) Analysis of finite dose dermal absorption data: Implications for dermal exposure assessment. Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, 24 (1), pp. 65-73. https://doi.org/10.1038/jes.2013.23
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A preliminary comparison of three dermal exposure sampling methods: rinses, wipes and cotton gloves
Gorman Ng M, de Poot S, Schmid K, Cowie H, Semple S & van Tongeren M (2014) A preliminary comparison of three dermal exposure sampling methods: rinses, wipes and cotton gloves. Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts, 16 (1), pp. 141-147. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3em00511a
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Using PM2.5 concentrations to estimate the health burden from solid fuel combustion, with application to Irish and Scottish homes
Galea KS, Hurley JF, Cowie H, Shafrir AL, Sanchez-Jiminez A, Semple S, Ayres JG & Coggins M (2013) Using PM2.5 concentrations to estimate the health burden from solid fuel combustion, with application to Irish and Scottish homes. Environmental Health, 12, p. 50. https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-069X-12-50
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Reduced lung function due to biomass smoke exposure in young adults in rural Nepal
Kurmi OP, Devereux GS, Smith WC, Semple S, Steiner MF, Simkhada P, Lam KBH & Ayres JG (2013) Reduced lung function due to biomass smoke exposure in young adults in rural Nepal. European Respiratory Journal, 41 (1), pp. 25-30. https://doi.org/10.1183/09031936.00220511
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Cognitive symptoms and welding fume exposure
Ross JAS, McDiarmuid JI, Semple S, Watt SJ, Moir G & Henderson G (2013) Cognitive symptoms and welding fume exposure. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 57 (1), pp. 26-33. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mes042
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I'm not doing this for me: Mothers' accounts of creating smoke-free homes
Wilson IS, Ritchie D, Amos A, O'Donnell R, Mills LM, Semple S & Turner SW (2013) I'm not doing this for me: Mothers' accounts of creating smoke-free homes. Health Education Research, 28 (1), pp. 165-178. https://doi.org/10.1093/her/cys082
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Low back pain among textile workers: A cross-sectional study
Paudyal P, Ayres JG, Semple S & MacFarlane GJ (2013) Low back pain among textile workers: A cross-sectional study. Occupational Medicine, 63 (2), pp. 129-134. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqs231
Article
Volatile organic compounds and risk of asthma and allergy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational and interventional studies
Nurmatov UB, Tagieva N, Semple S, Devereux G & Sheikh A (2013) Volatile organic compounds and risk of asthma and allergy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational and interventional studies. Primary Care Respiratory Journal, 22 (1), pp. PS9-PS15. https://doi.org/10.4104/pcrj.2013.00010
Article
Properties of liquids and dusts: How do they influence dermal loading during immersion, deposition, and surface contact exposure pathways?
Ng MG, De Poot S, Schmid K, Cowie H, Semple S & Van Tongeren M (2013) Properties of liquids and dusts: How do they influence dermal loading during immersion, deposition, and surface contact exposure pathways?. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 57 (5), pp. 627-639. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mes101
Article
An inexpensive particle monitor for smoker behaviour modification in homes
Apsley A, Semple S & MacCalman L (2013) An inexpensive particle monitor for smoker behaviour modification in homes. Tobacco Control, 22 (5), pp. 295-298. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050401
Article
Nearly 85% of tobacco smoke is invisibleda confirmation of previous claims
Gee IL, Semple S, Watson A & Crossfield A (2013) Nearly 85% of tobacco smoke is invisibleda confirmation of previous claims. Tobacco Control, 22 (6), p. 429. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2012-050475
Article
Second-hand smoke in public spaces: How effective has partial smoke-free legislation been in Malaysia?
Abidin EZ, Hashim Z & Semple S (2013) Second-hand smoke in public spaces: How effective has partial smoke-free legislation been in Malaysia?. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 14 (11), pp. 6845-6850. https://doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2013.14.11.6845
Article
REFRESH—reducing families' exposure to secondhand smoke in the home: a feasibility study
Wilson I, Semple S, Mills LM, Ritchie D, Shaw A, O'Donnell R, Bonella P, Turner S & Amos A (2013) REFRESH—reducing families' exposure to secondhand smoke in the home: a feasibility study. Tobacco Control, 22 (5), Art. No.: e8. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050212
Article
Creating smoke-free homes for children
Shaw A, Ritchie D, O'Donnell R, Amos A, Mills L, Semple S, Turner S & Wilson I (2013) Creating smoke-free homes for children. Nursing Times, 109 (10), pp. 28-30. https://www.nursingtimes.net/clinical-archive/smoking-cessation/creating-smoke-free-homes-for-children/5055895.article
Article
Factors influencing exposure to secondhand smoke in preschool children living with smoking mothers
Mills L, Semple S, Wilson I, MacCalman L, Amos A, Ritchie D, O ’ Donnell R, Shaw A & Turner S (2012) Factors influencing exposure to secondhand smoke in preschool children living with smoking mothers. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 14 (12), pp. 1435-1444. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/nts074
Article
The influence of the food environment on overweight and obesity in young children: A systematic review
Osei-Assibey G, Dick S, Macdiarmid J, Semple S, Reilly JJ, Ellaway A, Cowie H & McNeill G (2012) The influence of the food environment on overweight and obesity in young children: A systematic review. BMJ Open, 2 (6), Art. No.: 001538. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001538
Article
The relationship between inadvertent ingestion and dermal exposure pathways: A new integrated conceptual model and a database of dermal and oral transfer efficiencies
Gorman Ng M, Semple S, Cherrie J, Christopher Y, Northage C, Tielemans E, Veroughstraete V & Van Tongeren M (2012) The relationship between inadvertent ingestion and dermal exposure pathways: A new integrated conceptual model and a database of dermal and oral transfer efficiencies. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 56 (9), pp. 1000-1012. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mes041
Article
Secondhand smoke in cars: Assessing children's potential exposure during typical journey conditions
Semple S, Apsley A, Galea KS, MacCalman L, Friel B & Snelgrove V (2012) Secondhand smoke in cars: Assessing children's potential exposure during typical journey conditions. Tobacco Control, 21 (6), pp. 578-583. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050197
Article
The 'take home' burden of workplace sensitizers: Flour contamination in bakers' families
Tagiyeva N, Marwanis Anua S, Semple S, Dick F & Devereux G (2012) The 'take home' burden of workplace sensitizers: Flour contamination in bakers' families. Environment International, 46, pp. 44-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2012.04.014
Article
Secondhand smoke levels in Scottish bars 5 years on from the introduction of smoke-free legislation
Apsley A & Semple S (2012) Secondhand smoke levels in Scottish bars 5 years on from the introduction of smoke-free legislation. Tobacco Control, 21 (5), pp. 511-513. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050107
Article
Contribution of solid fuel, gas combustion, or tobacco smoke to indoor air pollutant concentrations in Irish and Scottish homes
Semple S, Garden C, Coggins M, Galea K, Whelan P, Cowie H, Sanchez-Jiminez A, Thorne P, Hurley J & Ayres J (2012) Contribution of solid fuel, gas combustion, or tobacco smoke to indoor air pollutant concentrations in Irish and Scottish homes. Indoor Air, 22 (3), pp. 212-223. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0668.2011.00755.x
Article
The relationship between workers self-reported changes in health and their attitudes towards a workplace intervention: Lessons from smoke-free legislation across the UK hospitality industry
MacCalman L, Semple S, Galea K, Van Tongeren M, Dempsey S, Hilton S, Gee I & Ayres J (2012) The relationship between workers self-reported changes in health and their attitudes towards a workplace intervention: Lessons from smoke-free legislation across the UK hospitality industry. BMC Public Health, 12 (1), Art. No.: 324. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-12-324
Conference Proceeding
Indoor air pollution and Health - Estimate of the burden of disease in Ireland and Scotland
Shafrir AL, Sánchez Jiménez A, Hurley F, Galea KS, Cowie H, Semple S, Coggins MA & Ayres J (2011) Indoor air pollution and Health - Estimate of the burden of disease in Ireland and Scotland. In: 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011, volume 1. 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011, Texas, USA, 05.06.2011-10.06.2011. International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), pp. 386-387. http://toc.proceedings.com/18032webtoc.pdf
Conference Proceeding
Concentrations of indoor air pollutants in Irish and Scottish homes where open combustion takes place
Semple S, Garden C, Coggins M, Galea KS, Whelan P, Cowie H, Hurley F & Ayres JG (2011) Concentrations of indoor air pollutants in Irish and Scottish homes where open combustion takes place. In: 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011, volume 2. 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011, Austin, TX, USA, 05.06.2011-10.06.2011. International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), pp. 1431-1433. http://www.proceedings.com/18032.html
Conference Proceeding
A full chain mechanistic approach assessing health risks from multiple sources in indoor environments
Sarigiannis D, Gotti A, Karakitsios S, Asikainen A, Jantunen M, Semple S, Torfs R, de Brouwere K, Galea K & van Tongeren M (2011) A full chain mechanistic approach assessing health risks from multiple sources in indoor environments. In: 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011, volume 3. 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011, Austin, TX, USA, 05.06.2011-10.06.2011. Vermont, USA: International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), pp. 2199-2205. http://www.proceedings.com/18032.html
Conference Proceeding
Integrated exposure for risk assessment in indoor environments
Asikainen A, Semple S, Sarigiannis D, Torfs R, Karakitsios S, Gotti A, De Brouwere K, Galea K, van Tongeren M & Jantunen M (2011) Integrated exposure for risk assessment in indoor environments. In: 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011, volume 2. 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011, Austin, TX, USA, 05.06.2011-10.06.2011. International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), pp. 1001-1002. http://www.proceedings.com/18032.html
Conference Proceeding
Environmental Tobacco Smoke exposure in indoor spaces. Using realtime instruments to educate smokers, nonsmokers, policy makers and the media
Semple S, Galea KS & Apsley A (2011) Environmental Tobacco Smoke exposure in indoor spaces. Using realtime instruments to educate smokers, nonsmokers, policy makers and the media. In: 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011, volume 3. 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011, Austin, TX, USA, 05.06.2011-10.06.2011. International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), pp. 2275-2277. http://www.proceedings.com/18032.html
Letter
Acute exposure to biomass smoke causes oxygen desaturation in adult women
Kurmi OP, Gaihre S, Semple S & Ayres JG (2011) Acute exposure to biomass smoke causes oxygen desaturation in adult women. Thorax, 66 (8), pp. 724-725. https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.2010.144717
Article
Quantification of wet-work exposure in nurses using a newly developed wet-work exposure monitor
Visser M, Behroozy A, Verberk M, Semple S & Kezic S (2011) Quantification of wet-work exposure in nurses using a newly developed wet-work exposure monitor. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 55 (7), pp. 810-816. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mer041
Article
A survey of schoolchildren's exposure to secondhand smoke in Malaysia
Abidin EZ, Semple S, Omar A, Rahman HA, Turner SW & Ayres JG (2011) A survey of schoolchildren's exposure to secondhand smoke in Malaysia. BMC Public Health, 11, Art. No.: 634. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-11-634
Article
High prevalence of skin symptoms among bakery workers
Steiner MFC, Dick FD, Scaife AR, Semple S, Paudyal P & Ayres JG (2011) High prevalence of skin symptoms among bakery workers. Occupational Medicine, 61 (4), pp. 280-282. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqr039
Article
Exposure to dust and endotoxin in textile processing workers
Paudyal P, Semple S, Niven R, Tavernier G & Ayres JG (2011) Exposure to dust and endotoxin in textile processing workers. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 55 (4), pp. 403-409. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/meq084
Article
Reconstructing past occupational exposures: How reliable are women's reports of their partner's occupation?
Tagiyeva N, Semple S, Devereux G, Sherriff A, Henderson J, Elias P & Ayres JG (2011) Reconstructing past occupational exposures: How reliable are women's reports of their partner's occupation?. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 68 (6), pp. 452-456. https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2009.052506
Article
Wood smoke exposure, poverty and impaired lung function in Malawian adults
Fullerton DG, Suseno A, Semple S, Kalambo F, Malamba R, White S, Jack S, Calverley PM & Gordon SB (2011) Wood smoke exposure, poverty and impaired lung function in Malawian adults. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 15 (3), pp. 391-398. https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/iuatld/ijtld/2011/00000015/00000003/art00017#
Letter
High carbon dioxide concentrations in the classroom: The need for research on the effects of children's exposure to poor indoor air quality at school
Miller J, Semple S & Turner S (2010) High carbon dioxide concentrations in the classroom: The need for research on the effects of children's exposure to poor indoor air quality at school. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 67 (11), p. 799. https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2010.057471
Article
The global burden of air pollution on mortality: The need to include exposure to household biomass fuel-derived particulates
Rylance J, Fullerton DG, Semple S & Ayres JG (2010) The global burden of air pollution on mortality: The need to include exposure to household biomass fuel-derived particulates. Environmental Health Perspectives, 118 (10), p. A424. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1002397
Article
Outdoor air pollution is associated with rapid decline of lung function in α-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Wood A, Harrison R, Semple S, Ayres J & Stockley R (2010) Outdoor air pollution is associated with rapid decline of lung function in α-1-antitrypsin deficiency. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 67 (8), pp. 556-561. https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2009.047589
Article
Airborne endotoxin concentrations in homes burning biomass fuel
Semple S, Devakumar D, Fullerton DG, Thorne PS, Metwali N, Costello A, Gordon SB, Manandhar DS & Ayres JG (2010) Airborne endotoxin concentrations in homes burning biomass fuel. Environmental Health Perspectives, 118 (7), pp. 988-991. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.0901605
Article
Solvent exposure and cognitive ability at age 67: A follow-up study of the 1947 Scottish Mental Survey
Dick F, Bourne V, Semple S, Fox H, Miller B, Deary I & Whalley L (2010) Solvent exposure and cognitive ability at age 67: A follow-up study of the 1947 Scottish Mental Survey. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 67 (6), pp. 401-407. https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2009.047977
Article
Development of a task-exposure matrix (TEM) for pesticide Use (TEMPEST)
Dick F, Semple S, van Tongeren M, Miller B, Ritchie P, Sherriff D & Cherrie J (2010) Development of a task-exposure matrix (TEM) for pesticide Use (TEMPEST). Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 54 (4), pp. 443-452. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/meq014
Authored Book
Monitoring for Health Hazards at Work: Fourth Edition
Cherrie J, Howie R & Semple S (2010) Monitoring for Health Hazards at Work: Fourth Edition. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781444323313
Article
Parental occupation is a risk factor for childhood wheeze and asthma
Tagiyeva N, Devereux G, Semple S, Sherriff A, Henderson J, Elias P & Ayres JG (2010) Parental occupation is a risk factor for childhood wheeze and asthma. European Respiratory Journal, 35 (5), pp. 987-993. https://doi.org/10.1183/09031936.00050009
Article
UK smoke-free legislation: Changes in PM 2.5 concentrations in bars in Scotland, England, and Wales
Semple S, van Tongeren M, Galea KS, Maccalman L, Gee I, Parry O, Naji A & Ayres JG (2010) UK smoke-free legislation: Changes in PM 2.5 concentrations in bars in Scotland, England, and Wales. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 54 (3), pp. 272-280. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mep094
Article
COPD and chronic bronchitis risk of indoor air pollution from solid fuel: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Kurmi OP, Semple S, Simkhada P, Smith WCS & Ayres JG (2010) COPD and chronic bronchitis risk of indoor air pollution from solid fuel: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Thorax, 65 (3), pp. 221-228. https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.2009.124644
Article
Dermal exposure to metalworking fluids and medium-chain chlorinated paraffin (MCCP)
Cherrie JW & Semple S (2010) Dermal exposure to metalworking fluids and medium-chain chlorinated paraffin (MCCP). Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 54 (2), pp. 228-235. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mep081
Conference Paper
Characterisation of fume from hyperbaric welding operations
Ross JAS, Semple S, Duffin R, Kelly F, Seldmann J & Raab A (2009) Characterisation of fume from hyperbaric welding operations. Inhaled Particles X, Manchester. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 151 (1), Art. No.: 012042. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/151/1/012042
Conference Paper
The UCB particle monitor: A tool for logging frequency of smoking and the intensity of second-hand smoke concentrations in the home
Semple S, Apsley A, Moir G, Henderson G & Ayres J (2009) The UCB particle monitor: A tool for logging frequency of smoking and the intensity of second-hand smoke concentrations in the home. Inhaled Particles X, Manchester. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 151 (1), Art. No.: 012038. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/151/1/012038
Book Chapter
Dermal exposure assessment
Semple S (2009) Dermal exposure assessment. In: Nieuwenhuijsen M (ed.) Exposure Assessment in Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology. Oxford: Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof%3Aoso/9780198528616.003.0009
Article
Biomass fuel use and indoor air pollution in homes in Malawi
Fullerton DG, Semple S, Kalambo F, Suseno A, Malamba R, Henderson G, Ayres JG & Gordon SB (2009) Biomass fuel use and indoor air pollution in homes in Malawi. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 66 (11), pp. 777-783. https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2008.045013
Article
Care-home workers' exposure to SHS: A short summary of findings
Haw S, Naji A, Semple S & Ayres JG (2009) Care-home workers' exposure to SHS: A short summary of findings. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 66 (9), pp. 639-640. https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2009.045864
Article
Outdoor air pollution is associated with disease severity in α1-antitrypsin deficiency
Wood A, Harrison R, Semple S, Ayres J & Stockley R (2009) Outdoor air pollution is associated with disease severity in α1-antitrypsin deficiency. European Respiratory Journal, 34 (2), pp. 346-353. https://doi.org/10.1183/09031936.00087908
Article
Bar workers' health and environmental tobacco smoke exposure (BHETSE): Symptomatic improvement in bar staff following smoke-free legislation in Scotland
Ayres J, Semple S, MacCalman L, Dempsey S, Hilton S, Hurley F, Miller B, Naji A & Petticrew M (2009) Bar workers' health and environmental tobacco smoke exposure (BHETSE): Symptomatic improvement in bar staff following smoke-free legislation in Scotland. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 66 (5), pp. 339-346. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-66249087309&doi=10.1136%2foem.2008.040311&partnerID=40&md5=04bbe6f6f8230470c27a8e05948c64c3; https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2008.040311
Article
Development of a bolus injection system to achieve storage and controlled delivery of nanoparticles to human lung
Koujalagi V, Gunarathne GP, Semple S & Ayres J (2009) Development of a bolus injection system to achieve storage and controlled delivery of nanoparticles to human lung. Engineering Letters, 17 (1).
Article
Development of a bolus injection system for regional deposition studies of nanoparticles in the human respiratory system
Koujalagi V, Gunarathne GP, Semple S & Ayres J (2009) Development of a bolus injection system for regional deposition studies of nanoparticles in the human respiratory system. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 151 (1). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/151/1/012035
Article
Sodium metabisulphite induced airways disease in the fishing and fish-processing industry
Steiner M, Scaife A, Semple S, Hulks G & Ayres JG (2008) Sodium metabisulphite induced airways disease in the fishing and fish-processing industry. Occupational Medicine, 58 (8), pp. 545-550. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqn130
Conference Proceeding
A real-time instrumentation system for the study of regional deposition of airborne particles and drug delivery in the human respiratory system
Gunarathne GPP, Koujalagi V, Semple S & Ayres JG (2008) A real-time instrumentation system for the study of regional deposition of airborne particles and drug delivery in the human respiratory system. In: IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings. IMTC 2008. IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference 2008, Victoria, BC, 12.05.2008-15.05.2008. Piscataway, NJ, USA: IEEE, pp. 2015-2020. https://doi.org/10.1109/IMTC.2008.4547379
Article
Changes in air quality and second-hand smoke exposure in hospitality sector businesses after introduction of the English Smoke-free legislation
Gotz NK, van Tongeren M, Wareing H, Wallace LM, Semple S & MacCalman L (2008) Changes in air quality and second-hand smoke exposure in hospitality sector businesses after introduction of the English Smoke-free legislation. Journal of Public Health, 30 (4), pp. 421-428. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdn062
Article
Particulate matter exposure during domestic work in Nepal
Kurmi O, Semple S, Steiner M, Henderson G & Ayres J (2008) Particulate matter exposure during domestic work in Nepal. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 52 (6), pp. 509-517. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/men026
Article
Mineral dust exposure in young Indian adults: An effect on lung growth?
Green DA, McAlpine G, Semple S, Cowie H & Seaton A (2008) Mineral dust exposure in young Indian adults: An effect on lung growth?. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 65 (5), pp. 306-310. https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2007.032797
Article
Exposure to particulate matter on an Indian stone-crushing site
Semple S, Green DA, MacAlpine G, Cowie H & Seaton A (2008) Exposure to particulate matter on an Indian stone-crushing site. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 65 (5), pp. 300-305. https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2007.032805
Article
Air pollution and health: Indoor air pollution in the developing world is the real key to reducing the burden of ill health
Fullerton D & Semple S (2008) Air pollution and health: Indoor air pollution in the developing world is the real key to reducing the burden of ill health. Thorax, 63 (3), p. 288.
Article
A new sampler to assess dermal exposure during wet working
Semple S, Cherrie J & Apsley A (2007) A new sampler to assess dermal exposure during wet working. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 51 (1), pp. 13-18. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33846216062&doi=10.1093%2fannhyg%2fmel059&partnerID=40&md5=fc0802ed00c538584259dce27e88bc58; https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mel059
Article
Occupational titles as risk factors for Parkinson's disease
Semple S, Dick S, Dick F & Seaton A (2007) Occupational titles as risk factors for Parkinson's disease. Occupational Medicine, 57 (1), pp. 50-56. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33846053966&doi=10.1093%2foccmed%2fkql109&partnerID=40&md5=94ef38f0c8fe2c01b6f4b12a20283b70; https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kql109
Article
Respiratory symptoms and inflammation after a smoking ban [1]
Semple S, Miller B, Hurley F, Petticrew M & Ayres J (2007) Respiratory symptoms and inflammation after a smoking ban [1]. Journal of the American Medical Association, 297 (4), p. 359. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33846527329&partnerID=40&md5=a2519ac560d1901829a6ed008d2e1398; https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.297.4.359-a
Article
Reply [4]
Semple S (2007) Reply [4]. Occupational Medicine, 57 (2), pp. 154-155. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33847666371&doi=10.1093%2foccmed%2fkql176&partnerID=40&md5=b6aababd5a095c601ebbd2987942cc29; https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kql176
Article
Secondhand smoke levels in Scottish pubs: The effect of smoke-free legislation
Semple S, Creely K, Naji A, Miller B & Ayres J (2007) Secondhand smoke levels in Scottish pubs: The effect of smoke-free legislation. Tobacco Control, 16 (2), pp. 127-132. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34247547307&doi=10.1136%2ftc.2006.018119&partnerID=40&md5=dd9e4e246adee44ad7769dc631090977; https://doi.org/10.1136/tc.2006.018119
Article
Expectations and changing attitudes of bar workers before and after the implementation of smoke-free legislation in Scotland
Semple S, Hilton S, Miller B, Maccalman L, Petticrew M, Dempsey S, Nagi A & Ayres J (2007) Expectations and changing attitudes of bar workers before and after the implementation of smoke-free legislation in Scotland. BMC Public Health, 7. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34648835111&doi=10.1186%2f1471-2458-7-206&partnerID=40&md5=4a29c3290d3c12c63e5495df79beb50f; https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-7-206
Article
Gene-environment interactions in parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease: The Geoparkinson study
Semple S, Dick FD, De Palma G, Ahmadi A, Osborne A, Scott N, Prescott GJ, Bennett J, Dick S, Mozzoni P, Haites N, Wettinger SB, Mutti A, Otelea M, Seaton A, Soderkvist P & Felice A (2007) Gene-environment interactions in parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease: The Geoparkinson study. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 64 (10), pp. 673-680. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34748883053&doi=10.1136%2foem.2006.032078&partnerID=40&md5=77ce4bfe30d8763ea3d153e5db2cab56; https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2006.032078
Article
Environmental risk factors for Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism: The Geoparkinson study
Semple S, Dick FD, De Palma G, Ahmadi A, Scott NW, Prescott GJ, Bennett J, Dick S, Counsell C, Mozzoni P, Haites N, Wettinger SB, Mutti A, Otelea M, ASeaton A, Soederkvist P & Felice A (2007) Environmental risk factors for Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism: The Geoparkinson study. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 64 (10), pp. 666-672. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34748898913&doi=10.1136%2foem.2006.027003&partnerID=40&md5=44507335c99d2da484ace437e6fafb54; https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2006.027003
Article
Bar workers' exposure to second-hand smoke: The effect of Scottish smoke-free legislation on occupational exposure
Semple S, Maccalman L, Naji A, Dempsey S, Hilton S, Miller B & Ayres J (2007) Bar workers' exposure to second-hand smoke: The effect of Scottish smoke-free legislation on occupational exposure. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 51 (7), pp. 571-580. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-42049105426&doi=10.1093%2fannhyg%2fmem044&partnerID=40&md5=91d1d35ed43d8177ec232e5d6c591ec9; https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mem044
Article
Exposure to occupational carcinogens in Great Britain
Semple S, Cherrie J & Van Tongeren M (2007) Exposure to occupational carcinogens in Great Britain. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 51 (8), pp. 653-664. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-36248975135&doi=10.1093%2fannhyg%2fmem049&partnerID=40&md5=4be1cd6abd0490f75ac3d89630329dc5; https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mem049
Article
Covert observation in practice: lessons from the evaluation of the prohibition of smoking in public places in Scotland
Petticrew M, Semple S, Hilton S, Creely KS, Eadie D, Ritchie D, Ferrell C, Christopher Y & Hurley F (2007) Covert observation in practice: lessons from the evaluation of the prohibition of smoking in public places in Scotland. BMC Public Health, 7 (1), p. 204. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/7/204; https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-7-204
Article
Development of a biologically relevant dermal sampler
Semple S (2006) Development of a biologically relevant dermal sampler. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 50 (1), pp. 85-94. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-29444452413&doi=10.1093%2fannhyg%2fmei037&partnerID=40&md5=7daeec2a43dfe3e6f4e60a774045e6cc; https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mei037
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How important is inadvertent ingestion of hazardous substances at work?
Semple S (2006) How important is inadvertent ingestion of hazardous substances at work?. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 50 (7), pp. 693-704. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33749573463&doi=10.1093%2fannhyg%2fmel035&partnerID=40&md5=c32b2ca633e4f97399abeddf3a1c1562; https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mel035
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Legislation on smoking in enclosed public places in Scotland: how will we evaluate the impact?
Haw S, Gruer L, Amos A, Currie C, Fischbacher C, Fong GT, Hastings G, Mallam S, Pell J, Scott C & Semple S (2006) Legislation on smoking in enclosed public places in Scotland: how will we evaluate the impact?. Journal of Public Health, 28 (1), pp. 24-30. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdi080
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Assessing occupational and environmental exposure
Semple S (2005) Assessing occupational and environmental exposure. Occupational Medicine, 55 (6), pp. 419-424. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqi135
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Exposure assessment for a population-based case-control study combining a job-exposure matrix with interview data
Semple S, Dick F, Cherrie J, Seaton A, Haites N, Osborne A, Grant F, Joshi S, Adiakpan N, Sutherland S, Prescott G, Scott N, Counsell C, Coleman R & Primrose W (2004) Exposure assessment for a population-based case-control study combining a job-exposure matrix with interview data. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 30 (3), pp. 241-248. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-3142661278&doi=10.5271%2fsjweh.785&partnerID=40&md5=2f0db5a8de3f9a6613bad6cffca99dff; https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.785
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Is colour vision impairment associated with cognitive impairment in solvent exposed workers?
Semple S, Dick F, Soutar A, Osbourne A, Cherrie J & Seaton A (2004) Is colour vision impairment associated with cognitive impairment in solvent exposed workers?. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 61 (1), pp. 76-78. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0345865138&partnerID=40&md5=d5853ce24a8ea5b4b701e09bfc1146e0
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Dermal exposure to chemicals in the workplace: Just how important is skin absorption?
Semple S (2004) Dermal exposure to chemicals in the workplace: Just how important is skin absorption?. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 61 (4), pp. 376-382+288. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-1842431010&doi=10.1136%2foem.2003.010645&partnerID=40&md5=b6fd77288affb6b24889d77871f37be4; https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2003.010645
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Gloves and dermal exposure to chemicals: Proposals for evaluating workplace effectiveness
Semple S, Cherrie J & Brouwer D (2004) Gloves and dermal exposure to chemicals: Proposals for evaluating workplace effectiveness. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 48 (7), pp. 607-615. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-5444260412&doi=10.1093%2fannhyg%2fmeh060&partnerID=40&md5=4049ed4b0d142e81330c651575ab3067; https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/meh060
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Dog noise as a risk factor for hearing loss among police dog handlers
Semple S, Dick F & Reid A (2004) Dog noise as a risk factor for hearing loss among police dog handlers. Occupational Medicine, 54 (8), pp. 535-539. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqh119
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Reply
Semple S, Cherrie J, Dick F, Awosika-Olumo AI, Fallon LF & Trangle KL (2003) Reply. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 47 (2), pp. 167-168. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/meg019
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Comment on Sartorelli et al. (1998): Invalid calculation of permeability coefficients (multiple letters)
Semple S, Kissel JC, Bunge AL, Cherrie J, Brouwer D, Dick F & Sartorelli P (2003) Comment on Sartorelli et al. (1998): Invalid calculation of permeability coefficients (multiple letters). Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 47 (2), pp. 165-172. https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/meg018
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Letters to the editor (multiple letters) [2]
Semple S, Cherrie J, Dick F, Awosika-Olumo AI, Fallon LF & Trangle KL (2003) Letters to the editor (multiple letters) [2]. Occupational Medicine, 53 (7), pp. 484-486. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqg106
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Microorganism-induced skin disease in workers exposed to metalworking fluids
Semple S, Cherrie J & Dick F (2003) Microorganism-induced skin disease in workers exposed to metalworking fluids. Occupational Medicine, 53 (7), pp. 484; author reply 484-486.
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Use of Monte Carlo simulation to investigate uncertainty in exposure modelling
Semple S, Cherrie J & Proud L (2003) Use of Monte Carlo simulation to investigate uncertainty in exposure modelling. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 29 (5), pp. 347-353. https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.741
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Organic solvent exposure, genes, and risk of neuropsychological impairment
Semple S, Dick F, Osborne A, Soutar A, Seaton A, Cherrie J, Walker LG & Haites N (2002) Organic solvent exposure, genes, and risk of neuropsychological impairment. QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians, 95 (6), pp. 379-387. https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/95.6.379
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A training exercise in subjectively estimating inhalation exposures
Semple S, Proud LA, Tannahill SN & Tindall M E CJW (2001) A training exercise in subjectively estimating inhalation exposures. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 27 (6), pp. 395-401. https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.632
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The importance of reliable exposure estimates in deciding whether trichloroethylene can cause kidney cancer [1]
Semple S, Cherrie J & Kromhaut H (2001) The importance of reliable exposure estimates in deciding whether trichloroethylene can cause kidney cancer [1]. Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 127 (6), pp. 400-402. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0035024123&doi=10.1007%2fs004320000206&partnerID=40&md5=0852cb0da0d821205c72ac0dccf99bd1; https://doi.org/10.1007/s004320000206
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A dermal model for spray painters. Part I: Subjective exposure modelling of spray paint deposition
Semple S, Brouwer D, Marquart J & Cherrie J (2001) A dermal model for spray painters. Part I: Subjective exposure modelling of spray paint deposition. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 45 (1), pp. 15-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-4878%2800%2900006-5
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A dermal model for spray painters. Part II: Estimating the deposition and uptake of solvents
Brouwer D, Semple S, Dick F & Cherrie J (2001) A dermal model for spray painters. Part II: Estimating the deposition and uptake of solvents. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 45 (1), pp. 25-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-4878%2800%2900007-7
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Exposure to organic solvents and personality
Semple S, Chenn R, Dick F, Seaton A & Walker LG (2001) Exposure to organic solvents and personality. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 58 (1), pp. 14-18. https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.58.1.14
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Nasal, eye, and skin irritation in dockyard painters
Semple S, Chenn R, Dick F & Seaton A (2001) Nasal, eye, and skin irritation in dockyard painters. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 58 (8), pp. 542-543. https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.58.8.542
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Impairment of colour vision in workers exposed to organic solvents
Semple S, Dick F, Osborne A, Cherrie JW, Soutar A, Seaton A & Haites N (2000) Impairment of colour vision in workers exposed to organic solvents. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 57 (9), pp. 582-587. https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.57.9.582
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Use of patches and whole body sampling for the assessment of dermal exposure
Semple S, Soutar A, Aitken RJ & Robertson A (2000) Use of patches and whole body sampling for the assessment of dermal exposure. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 44 (7), pp. 511-518. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0034306520&partnerID=40&md5=8f92053afe6c65fa4221fe29bc062454; https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-4878%2800%2900043-0
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Neurological deficits in solvent-exposed painters: A syndrome including impaired colour vision, cognitive defects, tremors and loss of vibration sensation
Semple S, Dick F, Chen R & Seaton A (2000) Neurological deficits in solvent-exposed painters: A syndrome including impaired colour vision, cognitive defects, tremors and loss of vibration sensation. QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians, 93 (10), pp. 655-661. https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/93.10.655
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Factors influencing personal magnetic field exposure: Preliminary results for power utility and office workers
Semple S & Cherrie JW (1998) Factors influencing personal magnetic field exposure: Preliminary results for power utility and office workers. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 42 (3), pp. 167-171. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-4878%2898%2900017-9