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Child Sexual Abuse and Its Relationship With Health Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Taipei
This study explores the association of child sexual abuse (CSA) with subsequent health risk behaviors among a cross-section of 4354 adolescents and young adults surveyed in urban and rural Taipei. Descriptive analysis and logistic regressions were employed. The overall proportion of CSA was 5.15%, with more females (6.14%) than males (4.16%) likely to experience CSA. CSA was differently associated with multiple adverse health outcomes, after adjusting other factors, such as age, residence, economic status, education, employment status, and household instability. Both males and females with CSA experience were more likely t...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - August 19, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Zhu, Q., Gao, E., Cheng, Y., Chuang, Y.-L., Zabin, L. S., Emerson, M. R., Lou, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Clinical and Economic Burden of Visual Impairment in an Aging Society of South Korea
Whereas the incidence of visual impairment and blindness (VI&B) is decreasing, the total number of VI&B is increasing due to the growth of elderly population. To compare the clinical and economic outcomes of patients with and without VI&B (ie, cases and controls) in Korea, a case–control study was performed using the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service–National Patients Sample data. Cases had higher prevalence for all of the Charlson Comorbidity Index components, depression, fracture, and injury as well as eye diseases compared to age- and sex-matched controls. In regression after adjustm...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - August 19, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Park, H.-Y., Ryu, H., Kang, H.-Y., Lee, H., Kwon, J.-W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Effects of Prepregnancy Body Mass Index and Gestational Weight Gain on Pregnancy Outcomes
To investigate the single and joint effects of prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) on pregnancy outcomes, electronic medical records of 14 196 women who delivered singleton live infant at a maternal and child health hospital in Beijing, China, in 2012 were reviewed. Logistic regression was used to assess the associations, adjusting for maternal age, height, education, parity, and offspring sex. Women of high prepregnancy BMI or excessive GWG had higher risks of gestational diabetes mellitus, hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, postpartum hemorrhage, caesarean delivery, macrosomia, and larg...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - August 19, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Zhang, C. H., Liu, X. Y., Zhan, Y. W., Zhang, L., Huang, Y. J., Zhou, H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Accuracy and Use of WHO Hemoglobin Color Scale for Diagnosis of Anemia Among Pregnant Women by Health Care Providers in Periurban Settings in Karachi, Pakistan
The study assessed the diagnostic accuracy of the Hemoglobin Color Scale (HCS), comparing clinical signs assessment technique (CSAT) of health care providers against the gold standard of laboratory hemoglobinometry. A cross-sectional validation study was conducted among 194 pregnant women located in 2 towns of periurban settings in Karachi, from June 2012 to February 2013. Anemia was assessed by HCS and CSAT by health care providers and compared with laboratory hemoglobinometry. The sensitivity and specificity of HCS were 70.9% (95% CI = 62.7-78.3) and 49.1% (95% CI = 35.1-63.2); for CSAT they were 95.7% (95% CI = 91.0-98....
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - August 19, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Khan, A. A., Fatmi, Z., Kadir, M. M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Return for Postpartum Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Following Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence and characteristics of women who received a postpartum oral glucose tolerance test and to examine barriers as reported by women who failed to return for the test. Data were collected using a mobile phone–based short messaging service. Only 352 (81.9%) women returned for the test. Women who failed to return for the test were younger (30.1 vs 32.1, P = .003) and did not have a previous history of gestational diabetes (93.6% vs 84.9%, P = .043) compared to women who returned for the test. The commonest reasons given for not returning for the test was "Still ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - August 19, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Mohd Suan, M. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Vietnam: A Systematic Review
This systematic review examined trends in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and identified its risk factors among adults in Vietnam. PubMed, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, and Scopus databases were searched to identify relevant literature. The search yielded 10 studies, including 2 national surveys and 8 regional investigations. National prevalence estimates of T2DM were 2.7% in 2002 and 5.4% in 2012. The estimates for the northern region were 1.4% in 1994 and 3.7% in 2012 and those for the southern region were 3.8% in 2004, 7.0% in 2008, and 12.4% in 2010. The major determinants of T2DM included old...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - August 19, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Nguyen, C. T., Pham, N. M., Lee, A. H., Binns, C. W. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Migrant Workers in Asia Pacific and Their Rights to Health
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Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - August 19, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Low, W. Y., Tong, W. T., Binns, C. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Vitamin D Deficiency May Explain Comorbidity as an Independent Risk Factor for Death Associated with Cancer in Taiwan
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Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - June 25, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Grant, W. B. Tags: Letter to Editor Source Type: research

Unintentional Exposure to Online Sexual Content and Sexual Behavior Intentions Among College Students in China
This study examined the relations of unintentional exposure to Internet sexual content to intentions for sex and condom use and potential mediators of these relations, including attitudes, norms, and self-efficacy, among college students in China. A sample of 524 Chinese college students completed an online questionnaire. Mediation path analyses were conducted to test the theory of planned behavior as a model of the relations between unintentional exposure and intentions to have sex and use condoms. On average, students reported being unintentionally exposed to Internet sexual content about 3 to 4 times during the past mon...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - June 25, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Zhang, J., Jemmott, J. B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Descriptive Epidemiology of Unintentional Burn Injuries Admitted to a Tertiary-Level Government Hospital in Nepal: Gender-Specific Patterns
This study describes the epidemiology of unintentional adult burn injury admissions in a tertiary hospital in Nepal, from 2002 to 2013, focusing on gender-specific patterns. Chi-square tests and Wilcoxon Rank Sum tests were performed. There were 819 unintentional burn admissions: 52% were male and 58% younger than 35 years. The median percentage total body surface area burned (interquartile range) was greater in females than in males (P < .001): 28% (17-40) versus 20% (12-35), and female mortality was higher (32% vs 11%). A higher proportion females were illiterate than males (48% vs 17%). Burns occurred at home (67%), ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - June 25, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sharma, N. P., Duke, J. M., Lama, B. B., Thapa, B., Dahal, P., Bariya, N. D., Marston, W., Wallace, H. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The Correlation of Different Cotinine Levels With Questionnaire Results: A Comparative Study for Different Measurement Methods of the Adolescent Smoking Rate in Korea
This study compares the results of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (Self-Reported; KNHANEs [SR]) survey with urine-cotinine concentration (UCC) and the official index issued by the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (KYRBS). We established standard cutoffs of 20 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 50 ng/mL, and 100 ng/mL to compare the results of UCC testing with those of self-reporting methods. The KYRBS demonstrated an overall current smoking rate of 12.25%, while the KNHANEs measured an overall rate of 9.63%. The UCC20 reported the highest current smoking rate at 25.6% overall. Methods that detected a lo...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - June 25, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Park, M. B., Nam, E. W., Lee, S. K., Kim, C.-B., Ranabhat, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Soy and Soy Products Intake, All-Cause Mortality, and Cause-Specific Mortality in Japan: The Jichi Medical School Cohort Study
This study aimed to determine whether soy or soy products intake was associated with all-cause mortality in a community-based cohort in Japan. A total of 11 066 participants were obtained from an annual community-based health examination program. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information concerning soy and soy products intake and potential confounding factors. Associations between soy and soy products intake and all-cause mortality were assessed using hazard ratios (HRs). After adjusting for all factors, morality was significantly higher in men with infrequent soy intake (HR = 1.53; 95% confidence i...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - June 25, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Yamasaki, K., Kayaba, K., Ishikawa, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Rate of Utilization of Skilled Birth Attendant and the Influencing Factors in an Urban Myanmar Population
A survey study aimed at identifying rates and predictive factors on utilization of skilled birth attendant (SBA) among pregnant women. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select 200 Myanmar women aged 18 to 49 years in Kalay Township. Data were collected by interview questionnaire from March 1 to 15, 2012, and data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation, 2 test, and multiple logistic regression analysis. The utilization rate of SBA was 74%. Factors significantly predicting utilization of SBA (P < .05) were level of maternal and child health (MCH) knowledge, attitude toward SBA...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - June 25, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Chamroonsawasdi, K., Soe, M., Charupoonphol, P., Srisorrachatr, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Impact of Maternal Household Decision-Making Autonomy on Child Nutritional Status in Bangladesh
This study examines the relationship between maternal household decision-making autonomy and children’s nutritional status using data from 2011 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey. The analyses are restricted to 2056 currently married, nonpregnant women aged 15 to 49 years who had at least 1 birth 5 years preceding the survey. Theoretically relevant predictors of children’s nutritional status including maternal autonomy are analyzed to identify factors significantly associated with children’s nutritional status using stepwise logistic regression. Results indicate that 34.8% children are stunted, 16.1...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - June 25, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Rahman, M. M., Saima, U., Goni, M. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Does Social Health Insurance Close the Gap: The Case of Socioeconomic Status and Preterm Low-Birth-Weight Survival
Using a retrospective cohort study design, we report empirical evidence on the effect of parental socioeconomic status, primary care, and health care expenditure associated with preterm or low-birth-weight (PLBW) babies on their mortality (neonatal, postneonatal, and under-5 mortality) under a universal health care system. A total of 4668 singleton PLBW babies born in Taiwan between January 1 and December 31, 2001, are extracted from a population-based medical claims database for a follow-up of up to 5 years. Multivariate survival models suggest the positive effect of higher parental income is significant in neonatal perio...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - June 25, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Hsieh, V. C.-R., Shieh, S.-H., Chen, C.-Y., Liou, S.-H., Hsiao, Y.-C., Wu, T.-N. Tags: Articles Source Type: research