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Evolution of Public Health in Asia Pacific
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Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Low, W. Y., Binns, C. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Chhaupadi Culture and Reproductive Health of Women in Nepal
Different sociocultural barriers concerning women’s health are still prevalent. Chhaupadi culture in Nepal is that threat wherein menstruating women have to live outside of the home in a shed-like dwelling. Our study aims to determine the factors of reproductive health problems related to Chhaupadi. A cross-sectional study was performed with women of menstrual age (N = 672) in Kailali and Bardiya districts of Nepal. Data were collected with stratified sampling and analyzed using SPSS. Reproductive health problems were observed according to the World Health Organization reproductive health protocol. Regression analysi...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ranabhat, C., Kim, C.-B., Choi, E. H., Aryal, A., Park, M. B., Doh, Y. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Lifestyle Behaviors Predict Negative and Positive Changes in Self-reported Health: The Role of Immigration to the United States for Koreans
This study identified factors that predicted changes in self-reported health (SRH) among California residents of Korean descent. A sample of California residents of Korean descent were interviewed and followed-up 2 or 3 times by telephone during 2001-2009. The questionnaires dealt with SRH, lifestyle behaviors (smoking, physical activity, and fast food consumption), and socioeconomic measures. Statistical analysis included random-intercepts longitudinal regression models predicting change in SRH. A similar percentage of respondents reported improved and deteriorating SRH (30.3% and 29.1%, respectively). Smoking, consumptio...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Baron-Epel, O., Hofstetter, C. R., Irvin, V. L., Kang, S., Hovell, M. F. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Factors Enabling Access to HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing for Key Affected Populations in Thailand
The objective was to study the factors that enabled persons at risk of HIV to obtain voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) in Thailand. This research was a cross-sectional study and data were collected during May to July 2013 in 8, purposively selected provinces. The method for selecting respondents used time-location quota sampling to achieve a total sample of 751 persons. The proportion who had VCT in the year prior to the survey was 56%.The significant enabling factors associated with VCT were having someone encourage them to go for testing and receiving information about VCT In addition, other significant factors for ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Thepthien, B.-o., Srivanichakorn, S., Apipornchaisakul, K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Incorporation of Estimated Community Viral Load Before HIV Diagnosis for Enhancing Epidemiologic Investigations: A Comparison Between Men Who Have Sex With Men and Heterosexual Men in Hong Kong
Currently, no studies have specifically incorporated population-level viral load measures for analyzing temporal trends of HIV infection in the Asia Pacific. With the use of longitudinal data from 950 HIV-infected heterosexual male and 1331 men who have sex with men managed at a major HIV clinic in Hong Kong between 1985 and 2012, viral load changes at population levels were compared. We back-calculated seroconversion year of each diagnosed patient and estimated the population-level viral load under the framework recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full community viral load, a newly designed meas...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Wong, N. S., Wong, K. H., Wong, P. K. H., Lee, S. S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Health Vulnerability of Households in Flooded Communities and Their Adaptation Measures: Case Study in Northeastern Thailand
This study aims to assess the present health vulnerability of households to floods in a rural flood-prone area of northeastern Thailand, as well as their adaptation measures. The participants were the representatives of 312 randomly selected households, and data were collected using an interview questionnaire. Health vulnerability was assessed in terms of flood exposure, flood sensitivity, and flood adaptive capacity. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics. The results showed that 47.1% of the households had a low level of health vulnerability to flooding, while in 21.2% the level was high. Households had been ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Srikuta, P., Inmuong, U., Inmuong, Y., Bradshaw, P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Evaluation of the Vietnamese A6 Mortality Reporting System: All-Cause Mortality
There has been no systematic evaluation of Viet Nam’s A6 mortality reporting system. An evaluation was undertaken in 3 provinces in Viet Nam. Deaths identified in the A6 system were compared with deaths identified by an independent consensus panel to determine the percentage completeness of the A6 system. Verbal autopsies (VAs) were conducted for all identified deaths from the consensus panels, and the sensitivity and positive predictive value of the A6 system was assessed. The sensitivity of the A6 system varied depending on the cause of death, with the sensitivity of the system being excellent for injury (sensitivi...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Stevenson, M., Hung, D. V., Hoang, T. H., Mai Anh, L., Nguyen Thi Hong, T., Le Tran, N. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Bayesian Melding Approach to Estimate the Reproduction Number for Tuberculosis Transmission in Indian States and Union Territories
We present a point estimate of the basic reproduction number of 35 states and union territories of India during 2006 to 2011. The basic reproduction number of TB for India is computed to be 0.92, which indicates the slow elimination of TB in India during 2006 to 2011. (Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health)
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Narula, P., Azad, S., Lio, P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Risk Factors for Severe Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease in Children in Hainan, China, 2011-2012
This study investigated the risk factors for severe HFMD in Hainan. The HFMD survey database for Hainan Province for 2011 and 2012 was analyzed, and the biological and behavioral characteristics of severe (n = 980) and nonsevere (n = 1679) HFMD were compared. The association between each explanatory variable and the severity of HFMD was investigated using a logistic regression model after adjusting for confounders. Human enterovirus 71 infection, a peak body temperature >39°C, living outside urban areas, visiting a village clinic, low birth weight, never breastfed, cared for by grandparents, and caregiver with <6...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Chen, S.-M., Du, J.-W., Jin, Y.-M., Qiu, L., Du, Z.-H., Li, D.-D., Chen, H.-Y., Watanabe, C., Umezaki, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Field Worker Evaluation of Dengue Vector Surveillance Methods: Factors That Determine Perceived Ease, Difficulty, Value, and Time Effectiveness in Australia and Malaysia
This qualitative study aimed to describe field worker perceptions, evaluations of worth, and time costs of routine dengue vector surveillance methods in Cairns (Australia), Kuala Lumpur and Petaling District (Malaysia). In Cairns, the BG-Sentinel trap is a favored method for field workers because of its user-friendliness, but is not as cost-efficient as the sticky ovitrap. In Kuala Lumpur, the Mosquito Larvae Trapping Device is perceived as a solution for the inaccessibility of premises to larval surveys. Nonetheless, the larval survey method is retained in Malaysia for prompt detection of dengue vectors. For dengue vector...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Azil, A. H., Ritchie, S. A., Williams, C. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Does Resuscitation Training Reduce Neonatal Deaths in Low-Resource Communities? A Systematic Review of the Literature
Every year, nearly 1 million babies succumb to birth asphyxia (BA) within the Asia-Pacific region. The present study sought to determine whether educational interventions containing some element of resuscitation training would decrease the relative risk (RR) of neonatal mortality attributable to BA in low-resource communities. We systematically reviewed 3 electronic databases and identified 14 relevant reports. For community deliveries, providing traditional birth attendants (TBAs) with neonatal resuscitation training modestly reduced the RR in 3 of 4 studies. For institutional deliveries, training a range of clinical staf...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sousa, S., Mielke, J. G. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Neonatal Public Health: Progress and Challenges
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Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Binns, C., Low, W.-Y. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Reducing Medical Errors in Primary Care Using a Pragmatic Complex Intervention
This study aimed to develop an intervention to reduce medical errors and to determine if the intervention can reduce medical errors in public funded primary care clinics. A controlled interventional trial was conducted in 12 conveniently selected primary care clinics. Random samples of outpatient medical records were selected and reviewed by family physicians for documentation, diagnostic, and management errors at baseline and 3 months post intervention. The intervention package comprised educational training, structured process change, review methods, and patient education. A significant reduction was found in overall doc...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - August 19, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Khoo, E. M., Sararaks, S., Lee, W. K., Liew, S. M., Cheong, A. T., Abdul Samad, A., Maskon, K., Hamid, M. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Reliability and Validity of the Korean Version of the Dimensions of Tobacco Dependence Scale for Adolescents
This study assessed the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the Dimensions of Tobacco Dependence Scale (DTDS) for adolescents in Korea. The DTDS, Modified Fagerström Tolerance Questionnaire (M-FTQ), and urine nicotine test were administered to 360 Korean adolescents. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0 and AMOS 21.0. The construct validity, criterion validity, test-retest reliability, internal consistency reliability, and the area under the curve (AUC) of the Korean version of the DTDS were evaluated. The 4-subscale model of the DTDS (with social, emotional, physical, and sensory subscales) ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - August 19, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Kim, J. Y., Ko, S. H., Kim, H. K., Kim, S. R., Kim, H. Y. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Rate of Family Violence Among Patients With Schizophrenia in Japan
Family violence is a serious concern in the era of deinstitutionalization in Japan. Consequently, we aimed to clarify the rate of family violence among patients with schizophrenia, and differences by sex and relationship to the patient. We asked households belonging to a family group association to complete a self-administered mail survey. Of 350 households that responded, data for 302 were analyzed. The rate of violence toward any family member was 60.9% over the lifetime and 27.2% in the past year. Order of lifetime rates for family members from highest to lowest was 51.0% for mothers, 47.0% for fathers, 30.7% for younge...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - August 19, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Kageyama, M., Yokoyama, K., Nagata, S., Kita, S., Nakamura, Y., Kobayashi, S., Solomon, P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research