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Reliability and Validity of the Malay International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-M)Among a Malay Population in Malaysia
The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was developed to assess the physical activity patterns in populations. The authors aim to examine the reliability and validity of the Malay version of IPAQ (IPAQ-M). The IPAQ-M was self-administered twice at a 1-week interval to assess its test–retest reliability. Criterion validity was assessed between the IPAQ-M and a 7-day physical activity log (PA-Log). A total of 81 Malay adults participated in the study. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC), kappa (), correlation coefficients (), and Bland–Altman plot were used for data analyses. The ICC scores...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Chu, A. H. Y., Moy, F. M. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

The Spanish SF-36 in Peru: Factor Structure, Construct Validity, and Internal Consistency
This study assessed the psychometric properties of the SF-36 questionnaire in a sample of 4344 Peruvian people aged 15 to 64 years. Internal consistency reliability was estimated using Cronbach’s α coefficient, construct validity by known-groups comparison defined with respect to key sociodemographic characteristics, and factor structure by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) at item level. Cronbach’s α coefficient for the full questionnaire was 0.82 and ranged between 0.66 and 0.92 by scales. The 8 scales discriminated well between sexes, age, and socioeconomic groups. CFA showed that a model with 8...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Salazar, F. R., Bernabe, E. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Comparison of the Modified Chinese Baecke Questionnaire With a 3-Day Activity Diary in a Hong Kong Chinese Population
In conclusion, the modified Chinese Baecke Questionnaire was found to be reliable and valid for measuring habitual physical activity in the Hong Kong Chinese adult population. (Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health)
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ho, S. C., Yu, R., Chan, S. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Reasons for Permanent Tooth Extractions in Taiwan
This study aimed to determine the reasons for permanent teeth extraction in Taiwan. This study performed a secondary data analysis based on the National Health Insurance Research Database. The 2009 database was adopted and there are 131 104 records of dental visits in the database; among them, 4958 visits (from 4811 patients) have a coding of extraction. The results showed that dental caries (55.3%) was the main reason for tooth extraction, followed by periodontal disease (22.1%). Extraction because of dental caries was commonly observed in all age-groups, and extractions because of periodontal disease increased in those o...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Lee, C.-Y., Chang, Y.-Y., Shieh, T.-Y., Chang, C.-S. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Validation of an Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Measure for Cambodian Children
This study aimed to determine the impact of dental caries in terms of Oral Health–Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) for Cambodian children. The Child Perceptions Questionnaires (CPQ) were cross-culturally adapted and validated for the Cambodian population using a sample of 430 Cambodian children. The participants had a high caries burden, with a mean number of decayed-missing-and-filled deciduous tooth surfaces (dmfs) of 8.8 (SD = 11.1) and a mean DMFS of 3.7 (SD = 5.5) for the permanent dentition. Two in 5 children had at least one pulpally involved tooth. There was a significant difference in mean CPQ8-10 and CPQ11-...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Turton, B. J., Thomson, W. M., Foster Page, L. A., Saub, R. B., Razak, I. A. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

General Dental Practitioners' Views on Early Childhood Caries and Timing of the First Dental Visit in Selangor, Malaysia
In conclusion, GDPs in Selangor are aware about the importance of early dental visits in ECC prevention. However, a considerable number of them are still not aware of the recommendation that children must first visit the dentist by 12 months of age. Furthermore, some of their current practices in ECC management and prevention do not match professional recommendations. (Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health)
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Hussein, A. S., Schroth, R. J., Abu-Hassan, M. I. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

A Silent Public Health Crisis: Untreated Caries and Dental Infections Among 6- and 12-Year-Old Children in the Philippine National Oral Health Survey 2006
The oral health status of 6- and 12-year-old Filipino children was assessed in a representative national sample of 2030 6-year-old and 2022 12-year-old children, using WHO Basic Methods for Oral Health Surveys (4th edition, 1997) and the PUFA (pulpal involvement [P/p], ulceration caused by dislocated tooth fragments [U/u], fistula [F/f], and abscess [A/a]) index. A subsample of 242 12-year-old children was included to assess backward comparability between the 1998 Oral Health Survey that used WHO Basic Methods (3rd edition, 1987). The results showed that 97% of 6-year-old children had caries (mean dmft 8.4), 85% showed den...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Monse, B., Benzian, H., Araojo, J., Holmgren, C., van Palenstein Helderman, W., Naliponguit, E.-C., Heinrich-Weltzien, R. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Targeting Individual Empowerment to Raise Leaders for Local Oral Health Promotion in Japan
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of human resources for health promotion advocacy in a rural community. A 16-item questionnaire was sent to 1000 residents of a rural Japanese town. Items concerned demographics, participation in organizational activities, awareness of volunteer activities, and willingness to participate in community-based oral health activities. Responses were measured on a 5-point scale. The response rate was 57.4%. To reveal potential factors from the distribution of responses, a principal component analysis was performed, and 4 components were extracted. The components were i...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Aizawa, F., Kishi, M., Aizawa, Y., Hirata, S., Ishii, T., Yonemitsu, M. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Factors Influencing Perceived Oral Health of Japanese Middle-Aged Adults
The objective of this study was to analyze the relationships between subjective oral health symptoms and clinical oral health conditions on the perceived oral health of 1799 Japanese middle-aged adults. A self-administered questionnaire together with dental examinations was administered. A structural equation modeling analysis with Bayesian estimation was used to examine the factors influencing perceived oral health as a latent variable with 4 other latent variables: subjective oral health symptoms, clinical tooth conditions, clinical periodontal conditions, and other clinical oral conditions. For perceived oral health as ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ueno, M., Zaitsu, T., Ohara, S., Wright, C., Kawaguchi, Y. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Does the Experience of Discrimination Affect Health? A Cross-Sectional Study of Korean Elders
This study was conducted among 992 Koreans aged 60 to 89 to examine the effects of perceived discrimination on the health of an ethnically homogenous older population. Perceived discrimination was measured with a self-report instrument. Health outcomes included depressive symptoms, poor self-rated health, and chronic diseases. Of the elderly Koreans surveyed, 23.5% reported having experienced discrimination based on education, age, birthplace, birth order, or gender. Among women, 23.1% reported experiencing gender discrimination, compared to 0.9% among men. Men reported education and age discrimination most frequently&mdas...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Chun, H., Kang, M., Cho, S.-i., Jung-Choi, K., Jang, S.-N., Khang, Y.-H. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Prevalence of and Associations With Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in an Australian Older Population
The aim of this research is to estimate the prevalence of excessive daytime sleepiness in an older population and associations with sociodemographic, health, and lifestyle factors using a cross-sectional, population-based study. Participants were men (1560) and women (1759), aged 55 to 85 years, enrolled in the Hunter Community Study, a longitudinal study of aging. Measurements were self-reported questionnaires, biochemical measures, and clinical measures. Of the 3319 participants, 3053 participants completed the Epworth Sleepiness Scale questionnaire. The prevalence of excessive daytime sleepiness was 15.3% overall and th...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Vashum, K. P., McEvoy, M. A., Hancock, S. J., Islam, M. R., Peel, R., Attia, J. R., Milton, A. H. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Effects of Acculturation on Lifestyle and Health Status Among Older Vietnam-Born Australians
This study investigated the relationship between measures of acculturation and lifestyle behaviors and health status among 797 older Vietnam-born Australians who participated in the 45 and Up Study (www.45andup.org.au). The findings suggested that higher degrees of acculturation were associated with increased consumption of red meat, white meat, and seafood; higher levels of physical activities; and lower prevalence of overweight and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and smoking (in men). Targeted health messages could emphasize eating more vegetables, avoiding smoking and alcohol drinking, and increasing levels of physical activi...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tran, D. T., Jorm, L., Johnson, M., Bambrick, H., Lujic, S. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Anthropometric Characteristics and Undernutrition Among Older Persons in a Rural Area of Northern India
This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted to assess anthropometric characteristics and estimate the prevalence of undernutrition among older persons in rural Ballabgarh, Haryana, India. A total of 948 participants aged 60 years and above were examined. Their weight, arm span, mid-upper-arm circumference, triceps skinfold thickness, and calf circumference were measured using standard techniques. The prevalence of undernutrition was estimated to be 53.7% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 50.5-56.9). Logistic regression analysis was done to identify factors independently associated with undernutrition. In the ass...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Jamir, L., Kalaivani, M., Nongkynrih, B., Misra, P., Gupta, S. K. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

The Quality of Life and Mortality Risk of Elderly People in Rural China: The Role of Family Support
This article examines the short-term, mid-term, and long-term effects of family support on elderly well-being in rural China, using 4-wave panel data on 1456 persons aged 60 and older in the Chaohu region of China. Findings showed that compared with living alone, being coresident with others lowered the mortality risk of several chronic diseases, but being coresident with adult children increased the mortality risk of cardiovascular diseases, though it was associated with a higher quality of life in the short and middle terms. Children’s educational attainment and financial support increased the quality of life excep...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Liu, H., Xiao, Q., Cai, Y., Li, S. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Self-Reported Functional and General Health Status Among Older Respondents in China: The Impact of Age, Gender, and Place of Residence
This study made comparisons of self-reported functional and general health status between Chinese women and men in different age-groups in rural and urban settings and examined multiple factors relating to these health statuses in older adults. This study included a sample of 4017 respondents, aged 55 years and older, from the Hubei subsample of the Chinese National Health Service Survey III in 2003. The results illustrate that the differences in self-rated functional and general health status between genders and between urban and rural areas diminished with age. Access to health care was strongly associated with health st...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Wu, B., Yue, Y., Mao, Z. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research