Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health 
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HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE FROM PATIENTS AT THE LARGEST UNIVERSITY TERTIARY CARE CENTER, THAILAND 2012 - 2015.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2017 Mar;48(2):331-7
Authors: Tribuddharat C, Pongpech P, Srifuengfung S
Abstract
Haemophilus influenzae was isolated from 556 different patients, mostly
10 years or under, at a tertiary referral hospital in Bangkok, Thailand during 2012
- 2015. Peak period of detection was from January to March. Thirty-nine percent of
the isolates were β-lactamase positive. β-Lactamase-negative ampicillin-resistant
H. influenzae (BLNAR) constituted...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Enteroaggregative escherichia coli o104 from thai and imported malaysian raw beef.
This study investigated the presence of E. coli O104 from local Thai
and imported Malaysian beef obtained from markets in Hat Yai City, Songkhla
Province during August 2015 - February 2016. Thirty-one E. coli O104 strains
were isolated from 12 beef samples (16% and 23% Thai and imported Malaysian,
respectively). Thirty strains possessed aggA (coding for a major component of
AAF/I fimbriae), a gene associated with enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) pathotype,
and all strains carried fimH (encoding Type 1 fimbriae). Thirty strains
belonged to phylogenetic group B1 and one strain (from Malaysian beef) to group
A. Agglutination ...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Prevalence and antibiotic susceptiblity of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, collected at thammasat university hospital, thailand, august 2012 - july 2015.
PREVALENCE AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBLITY OF METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS, COLLECTED AT THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, THAILAND, AUGUST 2012 - JULY 2015.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2017 Mar;48(2):351-9
Authors: Phokhaphan P, Tingpej P, Apisarnthanarak A, Kondo S
Abstract
We analyzed data of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from patients attending
Thammasat University Hospital, Thailand from August 2012 to July 2015. In
total, 232/502 (46%) S. aureus isolates were methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA).
There was a declining trend of proportion of MRSA inf...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Repeated sclerotherapy successfully treats a child with idiopathic chyluria: a case report.
We describe a clinical course of idiopathic chyluria in a previously
healthy 8-year-old Thai boy, with a 1-year history of cloudy white urine undergoing
antibiotic treatment. The patient was investigated for the causes but they
all proved negative. Cystoscopy and retrograde pyelography demonstrated a
renolymphatic fistula of the right kidney. The patient was refractory to a mediumchain
triglyceride-rich diet. Ultimately, sclerotherapy with 1% povidone iodine was
employed twice, which resulted in a resolution of the disorder. We emphasize that
chyluria, even though a very rare condition of chylous disorders, but ultimately
...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Partner notification outcomes among male gonorrhea patients at bangrak hospital, bangkok, thailand.
The objective of this study was to assess the outcomes of
PN in order to improve control of sexually transmitted infections. We retrospectively
reviewed heterosexual male gonorrhea cases who presented for treatment
to Bangrak Hospital during 2008 to determine the percent PN, the percent of
successful partner management (SPM) and the factors associated with both. We
used univariate and multivariate analyses to determine significant associations
between characteristics of index cases and PN outcomes. We reviewed the medical
records of 418 index cases. The median age of the subjects reviewed was 30 years
old (range: 14-63). S...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Nurses ’ attitudes towards co-workers infected with hiv or hepatitis b or c in vietnam.
NURSES’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS CO-WORKERS INFECTED WITH HIV OR HEPATITIS B OR C IN VIETNAM.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2017 Mar;48(2):376-85
Authors: Ishimaru T, Wada K, Huong HTX, Anh BTM, Hung ND, Hung, Smith DR
Abstract
Stigma and discrimination experienced by nurses infected with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus (HCV)
potentially undermine their positions. The aim of this study was to determine the
factors associated with nurses’ attitudes towards accepting co-workers with HIV,
HBV, or HCV. The study design was des...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Awareness, knowledge level, and misconceptions about sexually transmitted infections among secondary school
students in brunei darussalam.
This study assessed the
awareness, knowledge, and misconceptions among secondary school students on
STI. Overall, awareness was poor but better among male students and those in
the Pure Science academic streaming. Similarly, the knowledge level of STI was
also poor: low level (63.0%), moderate level (34.4%), and high level (2.6%). Male
students (p=0.014) and Pure Science academic streaming students (p<0.001) scored
better. There were misconceptions, but poor knowledge was predominant. Common
sources of information were teachers, health professionals, Internet, parents
and TV programs. Based on our study, more needs to b...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Health status, environmental living conditions and microbial indoor air quality among migrant worker households
in thailand.
HEALTH STATUS, ENVIRONMENTAL LIVING CONDITIONS AND MICROBIAL INDOOR AIR QUALITY AMONG MIGRANT WORKER HOUSEHOLDS
IN THAILAND.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2017 Mar;48(2):396-406
Authors: Luksamijarulkul P, Suknongbung S, Vatanasomboon P, Sujirarut D
Abstract
A large number of migrants have move to cities in Thailand seeking employment.
These people may be at increased risk for environmental health problems.
We studied the health status, environmental living conditions and microbial indoor
air quality (IAQ) among selected groups of migrant workers and their households i...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Capacity building process in environmental and health impact assessment for a thai community.
CAPACITY BUILDING PROCESS IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR A THAI COMMUNITY.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2017 Mar;48(2):407-20
Authors: Chaithui S, Sithisarankul P, Hengpraprom S
Abstract
This research aimed at exploring the development of the capacitybuilding
process in environmental and health impact assessment, including the
consideration of subsequent, capacity-building achievements. Data were gathered
through questionnaires, participatory observations, in-depth interviews, focus
group discussions, and capacity building checklist forms. These dat...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Assessment of a new smoking cessation program at thammasat university hospital, pathum thani, thailand.
ASSESSMENT OF A NEW SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM AT THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, PATHUM THANI, THAILAND.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2017 Mar;48(2):421-8
Authors: Pirompanich P, Jirapramukpitak T, Saiphoklang N, Sricharoenchai T, Ruchiwit P, Sennoi N, Kanitsap A
Abstract
The Smoking Cessation Clinic (SCC) at Thammasat University Hospital
had only 27 patients from October 2013 to September 2014 and a quit rate of only
3.7%. A new smoking cessation program was implemented at the end of 2014 to
improve success rates. This new program is an interdisciplinary program that
...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Exhaled carbon monoxide levels among tobacco smokers by age.
The objectives of this study were to determine
ECO cutoff level to confirm tobacco smoking and to assess whether the cutoff
level varies by age. During 2009 we evaluated 875 Thai volunteers aged 16-70
years, residing in Pathum Thani (central Thailand) and Khon Kaen (northeastern
Thailand). Among the 875 volunteers, there were 584 non-smokers and 291 smokers.
Each subject was interviewed and had their ECO level measured. The mean
ECO level was 11.24 ppm among smokers and 2.25 ppm among non-smokers.
The best ECO cutoff level to distinguish 291smokers from 584 non-smokers was
5 ppm (sensitivity 79.0%, specificity 89.9%).The o...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
A weight-loss program for medical students in thailand: an evaluation of related knowledge, prevailing attitudes, and program outcomes for weight loss.
A WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS IN THAILAND: AN EVALUATION OF RELATED KNOWLEDGE, PREVAILING ATTITUDES, AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR WEIGHT LOSS.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2017 Mar;48(2):438-46
Authors: Buraphat P, Ratanarojanakul S, Virojanapa S, Talungjit P, Homsanit M
Abstract
Millions of people, worldwide, struggle with being overweight or obese.
Medical students, who will eventually become physicians, should be good role
models for patients; however, some medical students are themselves overweight or
obese. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effic...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Impact of personality trait and professional identity on work-related depression, anxiety and irritation among chinese nurses.
This study aimed to explore the impact of personality trait and professional
identity on work-related depression, anxiety, irritation among Chinese
nurses. Hospital nurses are known to work in stressful environment, which may
lead to depression, anxiety and irritation symptoms. Few studies have been done
to address this problem from the perspective of personality trait and professional
identity in Chinese nurses. This was a cross sectional study. Data were collected
from twenty hospitals of Hunan Province, in central China. The instruments used
in this study were Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Short Scale, Professional
...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus and prediabetes using point-of-care testing for hba1c among thai dental patients.
SCREENING FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND PREDIABETES USING POINT-OF-CARE TESTING FOR HBA1C AMONG THAI DENTAL PATIENTS.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2017 Mar;48(2):455-65
Authors: Tantipoj C, Sakoolnamarka SS, Supa-amornkul S, Lohsoonthorn V, Deerochanawong C, Khovidhunkit SP, Hiransuthikul N
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM) is associated with oral diseases. Some
studies indicated that patients who seek dental treatment could have undiagnosed
hyperglycemic condition. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of
undiagnosed hyperglycemia and selected as...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
Diet, body mass index and dental caries among thai children aged 3 to 5 years.
We examined each child to determine the
number of decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) giving a DMFT score. We also
measured the height and weight for each subject and calculated their body mass
index (BMI) as weight in kilograms divided by height in meter squared. Parents
or guardians were asked to complete a questionnaire asking general information
and the diet of the child. Data from the questionnaire were analyzed using the
Kruskal-Wallis test. Associations between caries and variables were examined
using the Spearman’s correlation with significance set at p<0.05. The mean (±SD)
age of the subject, the mean (...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - April 14, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
