The method was validated by the analysis of two CRM materials of different matrix composition, i.e. estuarine sediment ERM CC580 for total mercury content and tuna fish ERM CE464 for methylmercury content, respectively. The results proved good accuracy of the method with recovery of 101% total mercury and 87.3% methylmercury and precision of 3.8%…[Read more]

Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) is endemic in Fiji but its prevalence is not known and likely to have changed after a decade of mass drug administration (MDA) for lymphatic filariasis (LF). By linking with LF transmission assessment surveys (LF-TAS), we undertook the first nation-wide assessment of STH in Fijian primary schools, as well as an…[Read more]

This stigma can deter participants seeking EHC when they may need it.

Stigma is a powerful barrier to EHC use due to the social significance of responsibility and expectations pertaining to the behaviour of ‘good women.’ Understandings about stigmatisation in the case of EHC should be translated to other aspects of contraceptive service…[Read more]