Journal of Health Research: Volume 33 Issue 3 , Open Access

Effects of mindfulness-based health education practice on health behaviors and quality of life among hypertensive patients: A quasi-experimental research

Pantip Sangprasert, Srimuang Palangrit, Natima Tiyoa, Junya Pattaraarchachai

The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of mindfulness practice on health behaviors and quality of life (QOL) among hypertensive patients.

Barriers on access to and use of adolescent health services in Ghana

Aaron Asibi Abuosi, Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba

The purpose of this paper is to explore perceived barriers to accessing and using adolescent health services in Ghana.

A study of the self-perceived competencies regarding the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers in the Expanded Program on Immunization in Thailand: A mixed-methods study

Pregamol Rutchanagul, Wipada Sangnimitchaikul

The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) has still been found to offer services that do not comply with standards. The purpose of this paper is to ascertain competency in terms…

Effectiveness of increase health volunteer ability program in basic care for the dependent elderly in the communities, Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand

Premwadee Karuhadej, Monrudee Popijan, Prapaiwan Danpradit

The purpose of this paper is to study and compare knowledge and skills in basic care for the dependent elderly of health volunteers before and after the increase in ability…

Factors influencing the decision to choose a birth center by pregnant women in Gombe state Nigeria: Baseline survey

Muhammad Basheer Yahya, Tepanata Pumpaibool

Gombe state in northeast Nigeria records a high prevalence of home deliveries with very low facility deliveries despite the efforts of government and international…

Making it better: Experiences of Thai caregivers in managing psychotic symptoms of persons with schizophrenia

Pichamon Poonnotok, Nuchanart Kaewmart, Tanawan Asarath, Wetid Pratoomsri

The purpose of this paper is to describe experiences of caregivers in managing psychotic symptoms of persons with schizophrenia in various circumstances.

Efficacy of Brief Lifestyle Change in conjunction with Dental Care (Brief-LCDC) Programs on glycemic and periodontal status among DM patients

Saruta Saengtipbovorn

A global trend of type 2 diabetes prevalence is rising. Preventing and managing of systemic and dental complications is crucial to decrease negative effects on glycemic control…

Application of social dance exercise and social support program to improve quality of life for Thai older adults

Kwanrutai Sampoon, Nuengruethai Posri, Boonsri Kittichotpanich

The purpose of this paper is to test the effectiveness of social dance exercise and social support program to improve quality of life (QOL) for older adults in Thailand.