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Validity of the Malay Version of the Internet Addiction Test: A Study on a Group of Medical Students in Malaysia
The use of the Internet has been increasing dramatically over the decade in Malaysia. Excessive usage of the Internet has lead to a phenomenon called Internet addiction. There is a need for a reliable, valid, and simple-to-use scale to measure Internet addiction in the Malaysian population for clinical practice and research purposes. The aim of this study was to validate the Malay version of the Internet Addiction Test, using a sample of 162 medical students. The instrument displayed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = .91), parallel reliability (intraclass coefficient = .88, P < .001), and concurrent ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Chong Guan, N., Isa, S. M., Hashim, A. H., Pillai, S. K., Harbajan Singh, M. K. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Why Do Bangladeshi People Use Smokeless Tobacco Products?
This study explored perceptions about health effects of SLT use. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 1812 nonsmoking adults. About 40% of the participants were current SLT users or had used SLT in the past. Family members’ influence was the main factor for initiation. The participants believed that people continued using SLT because of addiction (52%) and as a part of their lifestyle (23%). The majority of participants (77%) did not mention any benefit, but SLT users considered it to be a remedy for toothache (P < .05). Almost all participants mentioned that SLT was harmful and causes heart disease, canc...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Rahman, M. A., Mahmood, M. A., Spurrier, N., Rahman, M., Choudhury, S. R., Leeder, S. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Impulsivity, Self-Regulation,and Pathological Video Gaming Among Youth: Testing a Mediation Model
Given the potential negative mental health consequences of pathological video gaming, understanding its etiology may lead to useful treatment developments. The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of impulsive and regulatory processes on pathological video gaming. Study 1 involved 2154 students from 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in Singapore. Study 2 involved 191 students from 2 secondary schools. The results of study 1 and study 2 supported the hypothesis that self-regulation is a mediator between impulsivity and pathological video gaming. Specifically, higher levels of impulsivity was related to lower le...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Liau, A. K., Neo, E. C., Gentile, D. A., Choo, H., Sim, T., Li, D., Khoo, A. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Sobriety Checkpoints in Thailand: A Review of Effectiveness and Developments Over Time
This review describes the legal basis for and implementation of sobriety checkpoints in Thailand and identifies factors that influenced their historical development and effectiveness. The first alcohol and traffic injury control law in Thailand was implemented in 1934. The 0.05 g/100 mL blood alcohol concentration limit was set in 1994. Currently, 3 types of sobriety checkpoints are used: general police checkpoints, selective breath testing, and special event sobriety checkpoints. The authors found few reports on the strategies, frequencies, and outcomes for any of these types of checkpoints, despite Thailand having devote...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ditsuwan, V., Veerman, J. L., Bertram, M., Vos, T. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Effectiveness of a Large-Scale Health and Nutritional Education Program on Anemia in Children Younger Than 5 Years in Shifang, a Heavily Damaged Area of Wenchuan Earthquake
This study aimed to explore an ideal way to prevent anemia among children younger than 5 years after disasters especially when health care facilities are not enough. A preliminary survey was carried out involving 13 065 children younger than 5 years. Pretested questionnaires were used for data collection and hemoglobin levels were measured. After 12-month intervention, the impact survey involving 2769 children was conducted. Results showed that there were some improvements both in feeding knowledge and practice related to anemia. The total prevalence of anemia decreased from 14.3% to 7.8% (P < .001), and the severity of...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Yang, F., Wang, C., Yang, H., Yang, H., Yang, S., Yu, T., Tang, Z., Ji, Q., Li, F., Shi, H., Mao, M. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Differences Between Weekday and Weekend Levels of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in Thai Adolescents
This study aimed to (1) determine differences in moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) levels between weekdays and weekends and (2) identify adolescents meeting current PA guidelines (PAG). To meet these objectives, 186 Thai adolescents aged 13 to 18 years were asked to wear an ActiGraph accelerometer for 7 consecutive days. The results showed that MVPA levels were significantly higher in boys than girls on both weekdays (P < .01) and weekends (P < .05). MVPA was higher during weekdays compared with weekend days. Additionally, MVPA levels tend to decline with increasing age during adolescence. The results also showed statis...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Konharn, K., Santos, M. P., Ribeiro, J. C. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Community Participation for Thalassemia Prevention Initiated by Village Health Volunteers in Northeastern Thailand
The study was conducted to assess the achievement of a thalassemia screening program at a community level supported by village health volunteers (VHVs) of 2 subdistricts in the northeast of Thailand. One subdistrict served as the intervention and the other as the control area. A training program was organized for the village health volunteers from the intervention area. Essential information about the risk and danger of thalassemia was given to the participants who wanted to have children in the community as well. Of the 206 individuals who wanted to have children living in the intervention area, 190 (92.2%) agreed to unde...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Jopang, Y., Petchmark, S., Jetsrisuparb, A., Sanchaisuriya, K., Sanchaisuriya, P., Schelp, F. P. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Study on the Factors Related With Intention of Cancer Screening Among Korean Residents: Application of Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model
This study investigated the relationship between intention of undergoing cancer screening and information, motivation, and behavioral skills using an information–motivation–behavioral skills model. The authors performed a telephone survey of a random sample of 2030 residents aged 30 to 69 years from 6 counties of Gangwon province, South Korea from July 15 to July 25, 2009. Questions about information, motivation, and behavioral skills were examined using a confirmatory factor analysis and relationships among factors were analyzed using a structure equation model. The intention of undergoing cancer screening sho...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Kim, B. K., Jo, H. S., Lee, H. J. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Do Piped Water and Flush Toilets Prevent Child Diarrhea in Rural Philippines?
Similar to other developing countries, diarrhea in the Philippines continues to be among the top causes of child mortality and morbidity. In pursuit of its Millennium Development Goals, the Philippine government commits to reduce child deaths and provide water and sanitation services to more rural households by 2015. Applying propensity score matching on the 1993, 1998, 2003, and 2008 rounds of the National Demographic and Health Survey to estimate the average treatment effect on the treated, it is found that the incidence of diarrhea among under-5 children is lower by as much as 4.5% in households with access to piped wat...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Capuno, J. J., Tan, C. A. R., Fabella, V. M. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Validation of the Educational Stress Scale for Adolescents (ESSA) in Vietnam
Conclusion. The ESSA is a suitable measure for school-based mental health research in Asia. (Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health)
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Truc, T. T., Loan, K. X., Nguyen, N. D., Dixon, J., Sun, J., Dunne, M. P. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Comparison Between Peer-Led and Teacher-Led Education in Tuberculosis Prevention in Rural Middle Schools in Chongqing, China
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of tuberculosis (TB) education through a comparison of peer-led and teacher-led methods of education about TB prevention among middle school students in rural Chongqing, China. A preintervention and postintervention questionnaire survey was conducted in 2 different middle school student groups to measure changes in knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) status of those students before and after each TB education program. Of 1265 students participating in the preintervention survey, 1176 completed the postintervention survey. KAP scores of both peer-led and teacher-led ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Liu, Q., Liu, L., Vu, H., Liu, X., Tang, S., Wang, H. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

Confidence Level in Performing Clinical Procedures Among Medical Officers in Nonspecialist Government Hospitals in Penang, Malaysia
A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at 3 government hospitals over 6 months to evaluate the confidence level of medical officers (MOs) to perform clinical procedure in nonspecialist government hospitals in Penang. An anonymous self-administered questionnaire in English was designed based on the elective and emergency procedures stated in the houseman training logbook. The questionnaire was distributed to the MOs from Penang State Health Department through the respective hospital directors and returned to Penang State Health Department on completion. The results showed that there was statistically significant ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Othman, M. S., Merican, H., Lee, Y. F., Ch'ng, K. S., Thurairatnam, D. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

"Feeling Unsafe": A Photovoice Analysis of Factors Influencing Physical Activity Behavior Among Malaysian Adolescents
Understanding the factors influencing physical activity (PA) in the Asia-Pacific region is critical, given the high prevalence of inactivity in this area. The photovoice technique explores the types of PA and factors influencing PA among adolescents in Kuching, Sarawak. A total of 160 photographs were collected from participants (adolescents, n = 22, mean age = 14.27 ± 0.7 years, and parents, n = 8, mean age = 48 ± 6.8 years). Data analysis used constant comparison methods of a grounded theory. The Analysis Grid for Environments Linked to Obesity was used to categorize PA factors. Study findings were centered...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Saimon, R., Choo, W. Y., Bulgiba, A. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

The Evaluation of General Practitioners' Awareness/Knowledge and Adherence to the GOLD Guidelines in a Shanghai Suburb
The aim of this study was to determine levels of awareness of basic knowledge concerning control and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among general practitioners (GPs) in a Shanghai suburb and to evaluate adherence to GOLD (COPD) guidelines in primary care. All 593 practitioners, including rural and urban community GPs at 15 primary care centers in the Songjiang district of Shanghai, were questioned, comprising 331 from urban communities and 262 from rural. Only 115 GPs (19.4%) understood that COPD is categorized into acute exacerbation and stable stages, and 328 GPs (55.3%) recognized that treatm...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Li, F., Cai, Y., Zhu, Y., Chen, X., Xu, X., Zhang, X., Yin, W., Zhu, W., Fu, H., Shen, C., Zhuang, Q., Yin, J. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research

The Effect of Comprehensive Sexual Education Program on Sexual Health Knowledge and Sexual Attitude Among College Students in Southwest China
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a comprehensive sexual education program for college students in Southwest China (a) improved sexual health knowledge in reproduction, contraception, condom use, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV; (b) increased accepting attitudes toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual individuals; and (c) altered participants’ attitudes toward premarital sex and monogamy. The program used diverse teaching methods, providing 6 sessions over a period of 9 weeks about sexual health knowledge and sexual attitudes to college students (age 18-26 years) in Southwest China. Sexu...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - March 31, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Chi, X., Hawk, S. T., Winter, S., Meeus, W. Tags: E-articles Source Type: research