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A comparison of physical anxiety levels in adolescent and young women with polycystic ovary syndrome and in other healthy adolescent and young women in a university hospital, Turkey

Mesude Duman, Yeter Durgun Ozan

This study was conducted to investigate the Social Physique Anxiety (SPA) level in adolescent and young women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Public health challenges during the COVID-19 outbreak in Nepal: a commentary

Sharmistha Sharma, Jeevan Bhatta

The purpose of this paper is to depict the current scenario of coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) in Nepal, how the government is tackling this pandemic as well as look…

Health service provision for disease control among prisoners: a conceptual note

Behnam Farhoudi, SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi, Omid Dadras, Mehrzad Tashakoriyan, Mohammad Nazari Pouya, Mohammad Mehdi Gouya, Kate Dolan

The aim of present study was to integrate vital noncommunicable diseases (coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and mental health disorders) into…

Women's birth beliefs and associated factors in an obstetrics clinic in the Southeastern Anatolian Region of Turkey

Figen Alp Yilmaz, Yeter Durgun Ozan

The impact of birth beliefs on pregnancy and delivery are universally recognized, but the factors that affect birth beliefs vary across regions depending on individual and…

Comparing trends of perinatal mortality in two rural areas of Matlab, Bangladesh

Aminur Rahman, Anne Austin, Iqbal Anwar, Surasak Taneepanichskul

Sixteen million adolescents give birth each year, constituting 11% of all births worldwide. Adverse adolescent pregnancy outcomes are well-documented. Available data on…

Assessment of healthcare workers' behavior in implementing a newborn screening program for congenital hypothyroidism in Perak, Malaysia

Hamenudin Hamzah, Rosnah Sutan, Azmi Mohd Tamil, Aminah Bee Mohd Kassim, Adliah Mohamed Soid, Amar Singh HSS

The aim of this study is to assess healthcare workers' behavior on the congenital hypothyroidism screening program implementation based on a framework protocol and its…

Predictors of patients' knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding uncomplicated malaria in the primary healthcare facilities of Plateau state, Nigeria

Nanloh Samuel Jimam, Nahlah Elkudssiah Ismail

This study determined factors that influenced patients' knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding uncomplicated malaria in primary healthcare (PHC) facilities of…

The affecting factors of childbirth fear for pregnant women admitted to a health center and university hospital in Turkey

Didem Kaya, Funda Evcili

Fear of birth may cause perinatal complication, increased risk of intervention and need for analgesia, delayed mother–infant attachment process and deterioration of spouse…

Effect of infertility causes related to gender differences on Women's distress levels among patients utilizing a Turkish university hospital

Yeter Durgun Ozan, Mesude Duman

This study aimed to examine the effect of causes of infertility related to gender differences on the distress level of women who were treated for infertility.

Electromyography features during physical and imagined standing up in healthy young adults

Kanokwan Srisupornkornkool, Kanphajee Sornkaew, Kittithat Chatkanjanakool, Chayanit Ampairattana, Pariyanoot Pongtasom, Sompiya Somthavil, Onuma Boonyarom, Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat, Khajonsak Pongpanit

To compare the electromyography (EMG) features during physical and imagined standing up in healthy young adults.

Alcohol dependence and the psychological factors leading to a relapse: a hospital-based study in Vietnam

Nhat Van Trieu, Penpaktr Uthis, Sunisa Suktrakul

To study the situation of alcohol relapse and to investigate the relationship between psychological factors and alcohol relapse in persons with alcohol dependence in Thai…

Testing the efficacy of a brief-caries risk assessment form to evaluate the dental health status among preschool children

Saruta Saengtipbovorn

The study aims to test the efficacy of brief-caries risk assessment form with standard caries risk assessment form and to evaluate the application of caries risk…

The evolution of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) programmes: a call for mixed evaluation methodologies

Tonderai Washington Shumba, Desderius Haufiku, Kabwebwe Honoré Mitonga

For the past four decades, there is no evidence of a consensus on the suitable community-based rehabilitation (CBR) evaluation methodologies. To this end, the purpose of…

If kids ruled the world, how would they stop the non-medical use of prescription drugs?

Mirsada Serdarevic, Vicki Osborne, Amy Elliott, Catherine W Striley, Linda B Cottler

This study examined how youth would mitigate non-medical use of prescription medication among their peers.

Knowledge, attitude and practice of pesticide use and serum cholinesterase levels among rice farmers in Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand

Sapsatree Santaweesuk, Paisit Boonyakawee, Wattasit Siriwong

The study purposes were to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice of pesticide use and to determine the levels of serum cholinesterase among rice farmers in…

Prevention of gynecological cancers: the affecting factors and knowledge levels of Turkish women

Funda Evcili, Mine Bekar

Gynecological cancers are preventable and treatable diseases in case of early diagnosis. However, lack of knowledge is one of the factors preventing women from benefiting…

The effects of yoga on breast-cancer-related lymphedema: a systematic review

Ausanee Wanchai, Jane M. Armer

Breast-cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a negative condition that affects biopsychosocial aspects of patients treated with breast cancer. Yoga has been reported as one…

Predictors of undernutrition and anemia among children aged 6–24 months in a low-resourced setting of Ghana: a baseline survey

Collins Afriyie Appiah, Faustina O. Mensah, Frank E. A. Hayford, Vincent A. Awuuh, Daniel Edem Kpewou

The purpose of this study was to identify the predictors of child undernutrition and anemia among children 6–24 months old in the East Mamprusi district, Northern region, Ghana.

A comparison of child development, growth and illness in home-care and day-care center settings

Darunnee Limtrakul, Krongporn Ongprasert, Pisittawoot Ayood, Ratana Sapbamrer, Penprapa Siviroj

Childcare is an essential part of early life environment that has a significant influence on lifelong physical and mental health. This study aimed to examine the…

Addictive use of smartphone, depression and anxiety among female undergraduates in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Olusola Ayandele, Olugbenga A Popoola, Tolulope O Oladiji

This study examined the prevalence and relationship between addictive use of smartphones and symptoms of depression and anxiety among female undergraduates.

Quality of life for type II diabetes mellitus patients in a suburban tertiary hospital in Thailand

Chankawee Komaratat, Naruemon Auemaneekul, Wirin Kittipichai

The purposes of this paper were to assess the quality of life (QoL) in patients with type II diabetes mellitus (DM) in a suburban tertiary hospital and determine the…

Sleep quality among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in a private hospital setting in Yangon, Myanmar

Hnin Nandar Htut, Nopporn Howteerakul, Nawarat Suwannapong, Petch Rawdaree

This study aimed to assess the sleep quality and its associated factors among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a private hospital in Yangon, Myanmar.

Family roles, challenges and needs in caring for traumatic brain injury (TBI) family members: a systematic review

Azlinda Azman, Nor Amalina Jali, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Jafri Malin Abdullah, Haidi Ibrahim

Advanced medical technology has reduced the mortality rate among traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. This, however, has led to an increasing number of surviving…

Sleep loss among Thai high school students smartphone users affected by smartphone electromagnetic pollution: Time series study

Wanna Chongchitpaisan, Phongtape Wiwatanadate, Assawin Narkpongphun, Surat Tanprawate, Nipapon Siripon

Adolescents being in a stage of growth need good sleep, but, today, they suffer from sleep deprivation due to such extrinsic factor as a smartphone which they enjoy…

Sociodemographic differences affecting insufficient fruit and vegetable intake: a population-based household survey of Thai people

Sirinya Phulkerd, Sasinee Thapsuwan, Natjera Thongcharoenchupong, Rossarin Soottipong Gray, Aphichat Chamratrithirong

The sociodemographic determinants of insufficient fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption in the general population in Thailand remain understudied. The purpose of this study…

Effectiveness of a Qigong program on sleep quality among community-dwelling older adults with mild to moderate depression: A randomized controlled trial

Phenphop Phansuea, Sookjaroen Tangwongchai, Thanapoom Rattananupong, Vitool Lohsoonthorn, Somrat Lertmaharit

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a Qigong program on older adults in the Thai community suffering from mild to moderate depression.

Changes in health-related quality of life scores in patients with depression in the Thai health care delivery system

Kenika Jiratchayaporn, Siriorn Sindhu, Acharaporn Seeherunwong, Rungnapa Panitrat, Chukiat Viwatwongkasem

Although health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has become an important outcome, specifically in regard to the impact of illness and treatment in patients with depression…

Healthcare service quality-measurement models: a review

Berhanu Endeshaw

The purpose of this study was to review existing healthcare service quality-measurement models.

Developing a “benefits of parental feeding behaviors” questionnaire for parents of preschoolers in urban Thailand

Chollada Jongsomjitt, Waraporn Chaiyawat, Branom Rodcumdee

Awareness concerning the benefits of an action is a consistent influential predictor of personal behavior and essential for healthcare providers in assessing the benefits…

The key success factors in focus group discussions with the elderly for novice researchers: a review

Kasorn Muijeen, Puangpaka Kongvattananon, Chomchuen Somprasert

This study aimed to discuss the key success factors in focus group discussions among the elderly as a means of supporting novice researchers and also to share the…

Effectiveness of the project-based learning program on Thai nursing student competency for elderly care in the community

Suda Hanklang, Suleegorn Sivasan

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the Thai nursing student competency enhancement program applied through project-based learning (PjBL) in…

Rate of uncontrolled blood pressure and its associated factors in patients with predialysis chronic kidney disease in Bali, Indonesia

Ni Wayan Kesari Dharmapatni, Aurawamon Sriyuktasuth, Kanaungnit Pongthavornkamol

Hypertension is a key determinant for the development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The purpose of this study is to assess the rate of uncontrolled…

Comparison of tuberculosis indicators after implementation of the clinical protocol for tuberculosis and HIV management in Iranian prisons: a quasi-experimental study

SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi, Behnam Farhoudi, Bahar Ataeinia, Omid Dadras, Mostafa Hosseini, Sirous Jafari, Elham Mazaheri-Tehrani, Ramin Alasvand, Mohammad Shahbazi, Minoo Mohraz

The aim of this study was to compare the defined indicators of tuberculosis (TB) control program in the intervention and control prisons, after implementation of the…

How prepared are Myanmar's health care professionals in their response to gender-based violence?

Aye Nyein Ei, Montakarn Chuemchit

Gender-based violence (GBV) has negative impact on the health and well-being of the survivors. The initial response can lessen the magnitude of the effect, and thus the…

Silicone use among Nepali transgender women: the hazards of beauty

Pramod Raj Regmi, Edwin van Teijlingen, Sanjeev Raj Neupane

It is widely believed that transgender individuals in Nepal inject silicone for face and body manipulation, a phenomenon thought to be common among transgender individuals…

Perspectives on managing asthma and facilitators in asthma self-management among Thai school-age children: a qualitative study

Wipada Sangnimitchaikul, Boonjai Srisatidnarakul, Sigrid Ladores

This study explored self-management in the context of asthma experiences of school-age children and the factors that facilitate asthma self-management.

Development of a health literacy hypertension test in Thailand

Potchara Chinnasee, Suchitra Sukonthasab, Nattaporn Lawthong

The purpose of this study is to develop a reliable test metric that can ascertain health literacy as it relates to hypertension in the population of Thailand.

Prevalence and characteristics of risk factors for non-communicable diseases in semi-urban communities: Nakhonsawan, Thailand

Juntima Nawamawat, Wipa Prasittichok, Thansinee Prompradit, Suwapich Chatchawanteerapong, Vipaporn Sittisart

The purpose of this research aimed to identify the risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and determine their prevalence and characteristics in a semi-urban…