Journal of Health Research , Open Access

Immunization during COVID-19: let the ninja dance with the dragon

Sanjeev Singh, Sruti Singha Roy, Kirti Sundar Sahu

Throughout history, pandemics have played a significant role in reshaping human civilizations through mortalities, morbidities, economic losses and other catastrophic…

Addressing the high burden of noncommunicable diseases in Nigeria: a commentary

Miracle Ayomikun Adesina, Ruth Ifeoluwa Oladele, Isaac Iyinoluwa Olufadewa, Ogheneruona Favour Onothoja, Damilola Remilekun Oladipo, Opeyemi Paul Iyiola, Marvelene Bassey Ekott, Pamela Chinenye Nwachukwu, Ararso Baru, Seyi John Akinloye

The purpose of this study describes how individuals; healthcare providers and the government can reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria.

The relationship between gender perception levels and infertility distress of infertile women

Özlem Doğan Yüksekol, Mesude Duman, Yeter Durgun Ozan

This study was conducted to analyze the correlation between gender perception and infertility distress of infertile women.

Leave no one behind: including the health of prisoners in international development frameworks is essential for achieving sustainable development goals

Wanapa Naravage, Marc van der Putten, Anja Krumeich, Luca Falqui, Rodger Doran

The pledge of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is “to leave no one behind.” However, there are significant groups of people who are at risk of being left…

Public health and research: an overview

Samlee Plianbangchang

This paper was to describe the overview of public health research.

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Risk factors associated with hypertension in Bhutan: findings from the National Health Survey

Tashi Dendup, Pandup Tshering, Tandin Dorji

This study examined the risk factors associated with hypertension in Bhutan.

Correlates of intimate partner violence in Bhutan: Evidence from the 2012 National Health Survey

Sonam Phuntsho, Tashi Dendup, I Gusti Ngurah Edi Putra, Mongal Singh Gurung, Dorji Pelzom, Neyzang Wangmo

This paper is to examine the factors associated with partner violence (IPV) in Bhutan.

COVID-19 case fatality rates across Southeast Asian countries (SEA): a preliminary estimate using a simple linear regression model

George R Puno, Rena Christina C Puno, Ida V Maghuyop

The purpose of this study was to determine COVID-19 preliminary case fatality rates (CFR) across Southeast Asian (SEA) countries.

Mental health and burnout among teachers in Thailand

Paul Ratanasiripong, Nop T Ratanasiripong, Worawon Nungdanjark, Yada Thongthammarat, Shiho Toyama

This study investigated factors that impacted the mental health and burnout among kindergarten, primary and secondary school teachers in Thailand and presented a…

Perceptions of successful domestic and international research grant applications among experienced and novice researchers

Sumeth Suebtrakul, Pornpimon Adams, Pitchapa Vutikes, Boosaree Titapiwatanakun, Paul Adams, Jaranit Kaewkungwal

The main purpose of the study was to identify the key elements that characterize successful grant proposals and the relative importance of issues that constitute…

Factors affecting COVID-19 mortality: an exploratory study

Ashish Upadhyaya, Sushant Koirala, Rand Ressler, Kamal Upadhyaya

The purpose of this paper is to study the factors affecting COVID-19 mortality.

Self-care, A1C and stigmatization as predictors of a negative perception of insulin among adults with type 2 diabetes: a hospital-based study in Turkey

Hamdiye Arda Sürücü, Hatice Okur Arslan, Sıdıka Çetik

The purpose of this study was to investigate diabetes self-care behaviors, stigmatization and A1C as predictors of a negative perception of insulin treatment in…

Factors associated with electronic cigarettes use among adolescents in Jakarta, Indonesia

Ridhwan Fauzi, Chitlada Areesantichai

This study aimed to examine factors associated with electronic cigarette use among adolescents aged 15–19 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Social backgrounds, oral behaviors and dental service utilization among Thai older adults: data from the national oral health survey

Punkanit Harirugsakul, Issarapong Kaewkamnerdpong, Sudaduang Krisdapong, Piyada Prasertsom, Kornkamol Niyomsilp, Warangkana Vejvithee

The number of older adults in Thailand is currently increasing. To create the appropriate oral health service for this age group requires an understanding of the factors…

Nursing students' knowledge and attitudes regarding brominated flame retardants

Krešimir Jakšić, Marijana Matek Sarić, Jelena Čulin

This study explored Croatian nursing students' knowledge and attitudes regarding brominated flame retardants (BFRs) as indicators of their predisposition to educate future…

Assessing the unmet need for modern contraceptives among reproductive-aged women in rural Nepal

Samyukta Chand, Kanittha Chamroonsawasdi, Paranee Vatanasomboon, Natkamol Chansatitporn

The purpose of this research was to determine the extent of the unmet need for modern contraceptives (MC) and its associated factors.

Odor intolerance and proposed off-site limit under the Thailand public health provision

Taiyatach Hirunrueng, Withida Patthanaissarnukool, Tanasri Sihabut

This study aimed to determine the initial odor concentration which commonly urges Thais to make complaints and to propose an off-site limit for odorous emissions.

Content validity and test–retest reliability with principal component analysis of the translated Malay four-item version of Paffenbarger physical activity questionnaire

Fazlisham Binti Ghazali, Siti Nurhafizah Saleeza Ramlee, Najib Alwi, Hazuan Hizan

This study aimed to develop the construct validity for the Malay version of the Paffenbarger physical activity questionnaire (PPAQ) by adapting the original questionnaire…

The challenges faced by service providers on satellite mental health-care facilities in Yangon, Myanmar: a qualitative study

Kyaw Lin, Sun Lin, Than Tun Sein

Myanmar has an insufficient number of mental health workers with few institutional facilities resulting in a significant treatment gap. Although few mental health services…

Barriers and support to exclusive breastfeeding in Sukoharjo district, Central Java province, Indonesia: a qualitative study

Burhannudin Ichsan, Ari Natalia Probandari, Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari, Harsono Salimo

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child's life. However, while the national coverage was 61.33%, the…

Efficacy of rtsa-byugs vs diclofenac gel in relieving knee pain of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

Dorji Nidup, Somboon Kietinun, Sunyarn Niempoog, Kusuma Sriyakul

Rtsa-byugs, a massage oil from Bhutan, is a traditional herbal formula known for its anti-inflammatory properties and used in osteoarthritis treatment. This study…

Pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake for HIV infection prevention among young men who have sex with men and transgender women in Bangkok, Thailand

Naruemon Auemaneekul, Sirirat Lertpruek, Pratana Satitvipawee, Nik AA Tuah

The purpose of this study aimed to assess factors associated with the intention to take pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among Thai young men who have sex with men (YMSM…

Knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviors toward COVID-19: a study among higher education students in Portugal

Regina Ferreira Alves, Catarina Samorinha, José Precioso

The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes and behaviors about COVID-19 among Portuguese higher education students.

Coping with domestic violence: women's voices in Bangladesh

Marc van der Putten, Amee Nur-E-Jannat

This paper aims offer a benchmark by providing an account of women's experiences with domestic violence in Bangladesh and develops illustrations on coping with abuse.

White tea drink (Camellia sinensis) improves endurance and body weight maintenance of rats

Mahmud Aditya Rifqi, Stefania Widya Setyaningtyas, Qonita Rachmah

White tea is an unfermented tea made from young shoots of Camellia sinensis protected from sunlight to avoid polyphenol degradation. White tea contains a high level of…

Health promotion and active aging among seniors in Malaysia

Yiing Jia Loke, Ee Shiang Lim, Abdelhak Senadjki

This paper explores the relationship between health promotion and active aging among seniors in Malaysia. The specific objectives were to (1) identify the contributing…

Factors associated with social responsibility among university students in Yala, Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic

Awirut Singkun

The objectives of this study were to evaluate knowledge on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission, attitude toward the measures of COVID-19 prevention and…

Assessing physical activity, nutrient intake and obesity in middle-aged adults in Akuse, Lower Manya Krobo, Ghana

David Adjatey Nyakotey, Alberta Seyram Ananga, Charles Apprey

The purpose of this paper is to assess physical activity and nutrient intake and their association with obesity in apparently healthy middle-aged adults in Akuse, a rural…

Breastfeeding challenges among Thai adolescent mothers: hidden breastfeeding discontinuation experiences

Sasitara Nuampa, Pharuhas Chanprapaph, Fongcum Tilokskulchai, Metpapha Sudphet

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of adolescent mothers who wean their babies from breastfeeding before the first six months from the perspective of…

Assessing inorganic arsenic in rice and its health risk to consumers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ha Phan Ai Nguyen, Yen Hoang Cu, Pensri Watchalayann, Nantika Soonthornchaikul

The consumption of rice that contains high levels of inorganic arsenic may cause human health risk. This study aims to determine As species concentrations, particularly…

Reliability and validity of a post-traumatic checklist-5 (PCL-5) among fire and rescue officers in Selangor, Malaysia

Muhammad Naim Mat Salleh, Halim Ismail, Hanizah Mohd Yusoff

This study is to establish the validity and reliability of Malay version of Post-traumatic Check List-5 (MPCL-5) among the fire and rescue officers in the state of…

Rural-urban differentials in the determinants of under-five mortality in Bhutan

Tashi Dendup, Yun Zhao, I Gusti Ngurah Edi Putra

The differences in the distribution of factors associated with under-five mortality (UFM) can help explain the rural-urban inequities in UFM. The determinants contributing…

COVID-19 – what do we know and how are we dealing with it? A quick online cross-sectional study in India

Ashwani Verma, Dhanshree R Gunjawate, Sanny Bhushan Kumar, CNV Sai Bharath, Rohit Ravi

Coronavirus disease 2019 is a global public health emergency affecting almost the entire world. The exponential spread of the infection has become a matter of concern. The…

Planning for active office intervention in Thailand: survey and in-depth interview of university employees

Raweewan Maphong, Kasem Nakhonket, Suchitra Sukonthasab

This study aimed to explore knowledge, attitude, behavior and causes of sedentary behavior (SB) among office workers and guidelines for active office intervention.

A study of treatment preference for diarrhea among Tengger people in Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia

Antonius Nugraha Widhi Pratama, Lutfia Wildatul Cahya Ningsih, Ema Rachmawati, Bawon Triatmoko, Elizabeth Yu Tan, Ari Satia Nugraha

This study aims to describe the treatment preference, especially in relation to traditional medicine, modern health care and a combination of both, in diarrheal cases…

Resiliency and mental health of school teachers in Okinawa

Paul Ratanasiripong, Takashi China, Nop T Ratanasiripong, Shiho Toyama

The purpose of this paper is to describe the mental health issues among teachers globally and to investigate the significant factors that specifically impact the mental…

The use of photovoice in evaluating a community-based rehabilitation (CBR) program: experiences from CBR volunteers in Namibia

Tonderai Washington Shumba, Desderius Haufiku, Hans Amukugo

Qualitative participatory methods are needed to measure the effectiveness of the community-based rehabilitation (CBR) program in Namibia. The study explored the…

Waterpipe and cigarette tobacco smoking and depressive symptoms among public school students in central Jordan

Sukaina Alzyoud, Farah Massoud

Tobacco is the most widely used substance in the world that has been linked to several psychological problems. Few studies have assessed the relationship between dual…

Development of a risk score to predict abnormal glycemic status among Thai dental patients

Chanita Tantipoj, Natchalee Srimaneekarn, Sirirak Supa-amornkul, Vitool Lohsoonthorn, Narin Hiransuthikul, Weerapan Khovidhunkit, Siribang-on Piboonniyom Khovidhunkit

To construct a risk score using both clinical and intra-oral variables and to determine a risk score to screen individuals according to their risk of hyperglycemia.

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…

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…

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.

Healthcare service quality-measurement models: a review

Berhanu Endeshaw

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

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…

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.