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Exploring the use of solid fuels for cooking and household air pollution in informal settlements through photovoice: The Fuel to Pot study in Ndirande (Malawi) and Mukuru (Kenya)

Uny I, Chasima T, Caes L, Kambalame L, Chamba MVM, Kalumbi L, Orina F, Price H, Lucas S, Nyikuri M, Semple S & Meme H (2024) Exploring the use of solid fuels for cooking and household air pollution in informal settlements through photovoice: The Fuel to Pot study in Ndirande (Malawi) and Mukuru (Kenya). Shrestha SL (Editor) PLOS ONE, 19 (12), Art. No.: e0316095. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316095

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Knowledge, beliefs, perceptions and barriers related to implementing smoke-free home practices in two rural settlement areas in Malaysia

Kamni SNA, Saiful Bahron NAN, Zulkifli A, Uny I, O’Donnell R, Suryo Prabandari Y, Suryo Bintoro B, Zainal Abidin E & Semple S (2024) Knowledge, beliefs, perceptions and barriers related to implementing smoke-free home practices in two rural settlement areas in Malaysia. Tobacco Prevention & Cessation, 10. https://doi.org/10.18332/tpc/195460

Commentary

Beyond high-level recommendations and rule books: doing the ‘hard work’ of global health research – lessons and recommendations from an interdisciplinary global partnership

Uny I, Kambalame L, Price H, Caes L, Kalumbi LR, Semple S, Lucas S, Orina F, Chasima T, Chamba MVM & Meme H (2024) Beyond high-level recommendations and rule books: doing the ‘hard work’ of global health research – lessons and recommendations from an interdisciplinary global partnership. BMJ Global Health, 9, Art. No.: e015169. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2024-015169

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“Why should care workers be any different from prison workers?” A qualitative study of second-hand smoke exposure during home-care visits and potential measures to eliminate exposure

O’Donnell R, Dobson R & Semple S (2024) “Why should care workers be any different from prison workers?” A qualitative study of second-hand smoke exposure during home-care visits and potential measures to eliminate exposure. Annals of Work Exposures and Health. https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxae069

Editorial

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). https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/189356

Other

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

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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

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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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

Article

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

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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

Conference Abstract

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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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

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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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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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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

Conference Paper (published)

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

Conference 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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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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"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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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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 Paper (published)

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 Paper (published)

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 Paper (published)

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 Paper (published)

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 Paper (published)

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

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#

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

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

Conference Paper (published)

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

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

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

Article

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

Article

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

Article

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

Article

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

Article

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