Background. Previous reports of variations in outcomes among neonatal intensive care
units (NICUs) examined only specific subpopulations of interest (eg, very low birth weight [VLBW] …

Objective: Previous studies that compared outcomes of infants born outside tertiary care
centers (outborn) with those born in tertiary care centers (inborn) did not account for admission …

This study, conducted from August to September 2007, utilized a population-based survey
to investigate stigmatizing attitudes and acts of discrimination against HIV/AIDS patients …

Aims The aim of this study was to examine the structural relationships linking job stress to
leaving intentions through job satisfaction, depressed mood and stress adaptation among …

Purpose/objectives To determine the prevalence of workplace violence and explore the role
of hospital organizational characteristics and health promotion efforts in reducing hospital …

Objectives: To examine the variation in intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) incidence among
neonatal intensive care units and identify potentially modifiable risk factors. Study design: …

… Li-Yin Chien provided methodologic input, performed data analysis, and provided input
into drafting the manuscript. Robin Walker, Mary Seshia and Arne Ohlsson helped to secure …

Background. The objective of this study was to examine central venous catheter (CVC)-related
nosocomial blood stream infection risks of umbilical venous, percutaneous and Broviac …

Background: Few studies have examined the independent effect of delivery method and timing
of breastfeeding initiation on the prevalence of breastfeeding. The objectives of this study …

According to traditional Chinese custom, women should be confined to home and assisted
with tasks for 1 month after giving birth to a child. This restrictive regimen is referred to as …