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Factors Influencing ‘Stage Of Change’ Among Alcohol Use Disorder Patients In Rehabilitation Centers In Kathmandu, Nepal, Pranab Dahal
Factors Influencing ‘Stage Of Change’ Among Alcohol Use Disorder Patients In Rehabilitation Centers In Kathmandu, Nepal, Pranab Dahal
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
INTRODUCTION: The ‘stages of change’ model defines behavior change as a process with a series of stages. Alcohol use disorder which includes ‘harmful use’ and ‘alcohol dependence’ is a serious public health concern. With the ever increasing prevalence of ‘alcohol use disorder’ there is an increasing need to better understand the complexities of behavior change among this group. METHODS: A cross- sectional survey was conducted in 8 alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers (residential treatment centers) of Kathmandu, Nepal, in September 2018, involving 225 male patients. AUDIT screening test was used to screen patients with alcohol use disorder. A self-report questionnaire …
Effects Of Modified-Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (Capd) Patient’S Handling Process Among Community Nurses Towards Patient’S Quality Of Life And Treatment Outcomesin Nan Province, Thailand, Prichavijy Promjak
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) is an important kidney replacement therapy that highly increased after increasing ESRD patients which required renal replacement therapy and after the Thai government promoted PD first policy under a universal coverage scheme in the year 2008. The potential advantage of CAPD modality is home therapy which is less costly than haemodialysis nevertheless, CAPD’s patients facing lifelong physical, psychological and social problems related to their illness and its treatment care especially lack CAPD programme in primary care level. Consequently, this study aims to assess the “modified CAPD patient’s handling process” among healthcare providers at the …
An Assessment Of Alcohol Consumption, Substance Use And Sexual Risk Behavior Among Men Who Have Sex With Men (Msm) In Yangon And Mandalay Myanmar, Kyaw Min Htut
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Alcohol consumption and substance use are associated with sexual risk behaviors. In Myanmar, lack of study was reported on alcohol consumption, substance use and sexual risk behavior among men who have sex with men (MSM) and current study was conducted to identify patterns of alcohol consumption, substance use and sexual risk behavior among MSM in Yangon and Mandalay, Myanmar. The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) was also used. A total of 256 MSM included in the study and their mean age was 27.3±7.7 years. Age of MSM was categorized as 15-24 years as young MSM and ≥25 …
Factors Associated With Food Safety Knowledge And Practice Among Street Food Vendors In Taunggyi Township, Myanmar : A Cross-Sectional Study, Tin Aung Soe Htway
Factors Associated With Food Safety Knowledge And Practice Among Street Food Vendors In Taunggyi Township, Myanmar : A Cross-Sectional Study, Tin Aung Soe Htway
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Food safety is a growing public health concern worldwide. Street food is a major element of food safety concerns since, especially in developing countries, it is where street food is an integral part of the culture offering easy access to food with affordable price. Food safety knowledge and practices of street food vendors is, therefore, essential to ensure safe food and prevent food borne disease outbreaks. This cross-sectional study investigated the level of food safety knowledge and practices as well as their associate factors among street food vendors in Taunggyi Township, Myanmar. Validated structured questionnaires were used to interview 158 …
Effectiveness Of The Enhanced Psychological Well-Being Intervention In Family Caregivers Of Schizophrenic Patients, Yada Thongthammarat
Effectiveness Of The Enhanced Psychological Well-Being Intervention In Family Caregivers Of Schizophrenic Patients, Yada Thongthammarat
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Most of the family-based interventions focus on assisting patients more than the family caregivers. Family caregivers of schizophrenic patients require intervention which focuses more on their strengths than on solving problems for schizophrenic patients. For this study with 127 family caregivers of schizophrenic patients in Nonsung District, Nakornratchasima Province, Thailand, 63 were in the intervention group and 64 were in the control group. The 4-session intervention was held every other week. Psychological well-being and burden of care were assessed pre-intervention, post-intervention, and at 3-month follow-up. The intervention group had significant increase in psychological well-being after receiving the intervention, but did …
Pattern Of Alcohol Consumption Among Government Employees In Thimphu Bhutan, Robin Mothey
Pattern Of Alcohol Consumption Among Government Employees In Thimphu Bhutan, Robin Mothey
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Alcohol consumption is one of the most common health risk behaviors which is a leading cause of various health problems and even to death globally. Excess alcohol use results in 2.5 million deaths every year. Around 320,000 young people aged between 15 and 29 years die from alcohol-related causes, resulting in 9% of all deaths in that age group. At the country level, this ranges from 0.5 to 5% of the population. This study was carried out to identify the pattern of alcohol consumption among government employees in Thimphu, Bhutan. The study design was a cross-sectional study. Purposive sampling method …
Depression And Domestic Violence Experiences Among Postpartum Women In Nepal, Pallavi Koirala
Depression And Domestic Violence Experiences Among Postpartum Women In Nepal, Pallavi Koirala
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Postpartum Depression is an important cause of maternal and infant morbidity as well as mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of postpartum depression and domestic violence experience as well as to identify association of postpartum depression with domestic violence experiences and other factors among women in Nepal. Methods: The study was a cross sectional hospital-based research conducted in Kathmandu, Nepal among women who were 6 weeks to 6 months postpartum; chosen by simple random sampling. Self-report questionnaire was used Results: The prevalence of PPD was found to be 20.7% while that of the different forms of domestic …
Knowledge And Attitude On Practice Of Iron Deficiency Anemia Prevention Among High School Female Students In Banjarmasin City, Indonesia: A Mixed Method Study, Lafi Munira
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Based on the Indonesia National Basic Health Survey in 2018, the prevalence of anemia in young women was 48.9%, along with the major proportions of anemia in the age group of 15-24 years. This study aimed to examine the influence of knowledge and attitude on iron deficiency anemia prevention practice and to find out the reasons for not practicing anemia prevention among female high school students in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. The mixed-method study with a quantitative study: cross-sectional survey study (April 2020) was conducted through an online survey among 359 female students (15-18 years old) and qualitative study: focus group discussion …
Effects Of Multi-Component Program On Family Caregiver’S Engagement In Promoting Safety Of Hospitalized Children: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Pataraporn Yubonpunt
Effects Of Multi-Component Program On Family Caregiver’S Engagement In Promoting Safety Of Hospitalized Children: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Pataraporn Yubonpunt
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Family caregiver’s involvement in improving patient safety was stated as one of the strategies that need to be undertaken in the hospital. A little is known about the study and has no tools that use to guide family caregivers. This study aimed to investigate the effects of multi-component programs on family caregiver's engagement in promoting safety for hospitalized children. A quasi-experimental study was performed during August-October 2019 in pediatric wards of public hospitals, North –Eastern, Thailand. 160 family caregivers were recruited with eligible criteria. The participants in the intervention group were given usual care and the multi-component program during the …
Effectiveness Of The Self Static Stretching Strengthening Program On Physical Performances In Market Vendors: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Salila Cetthakrikul
Effectiveness Of The Self Static Stretching Strengthening Program On Physical Performances In Market Vendors: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Salila Cetthakrikul
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) often occurs within the market vendor group. This study design is a Self-Static Stretching and Strengthening program for market vendors for reducing and/or preventing WRMDs. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the Self-Static Stretching and Strengthening program (SSS program) compared with ergonomic knowledge on physical performances in market vendors. Methods: This study design was a quasi-experimental study with the control group. Base on convenience, the Samyan market was placed into the intervention group and the Ortorkor market was placed into the control group. The market vendors who volunteered were asked to complete the questionnaire and …
The Effect Of Home Visit And Telephone Tracking Program On Knowledge, Caregiver Burden And Quality Of Life Among Dementia Caregivers Ratchaburi Province Thailand, Worarat Magteppong
The Effect Of Home Visit And Telephone Tracking Program On Knowledge, Caregiver Burden And Quality Of Life Among Dementia Caregivers Ratchaburi Province Thailand, Worarat Magteppong
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Elders with dementia have serious behavioral problems and require extensive care from caregivers. This poses a significant problem for patients’ families. Multicomponent interventions have been reported to be more effective than interventions targeting one point of caregiver functioning. This study aims to examine the effect of a home visit and telephone tracking program on knowledge, caregiver burden, and quality of life among dementia caregivers. Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental with two group comparisons during November 2018 – July 2019. The participants of this study comprised 62 dementia caregivers (31 participants in intervention and 31 participants in control group) …
Lead Poisoning Among Communication Radio-Repair Workers In Signal Department Royal Thai Army Samutsakhon Province, Thailand, Manasawee Thongsringklee
Lead Poisoning Among Communication Radio-Repair Workers In Signal Department Royal Thai Army Samutsakhon Province, Thailand, Manasawee Thongsringklee
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Chronic exposure to low dose of lead can affect to every systems and organs of the human body. Lead poisoning have been found among communication radio-repair workers because lead is routinely used for soldering. The longitudinal study design was used to investigate blood lead level (BLL) and hair lead level (HLL), to determine the association of BLL and HLL with signs and symptoms of lead poisoning among workers and to determine the health risk assessment of lead exposure among workers. There were 66 repair workers in exposed group and 54 office workers in low exposed group at baseline. And, there …
Effect Of Chicken Lof (Low Fat In 90 Days): M-Health Application On Lipid Profile And Body Composition Among Dyslipedemia Healthcare Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Suwadee Puntpanich
Effect Of Chicken Lof (Low Fat In 90 Days): M-Health Application On Lipid Profile And Body Composition Among Dyslipedemia Healthcare Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Suwadee Puntpanich
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background/ Objectives: Non-communicable disease has become public health concern and is associated with an unhealthy lifestyle and ageing. This present study was conducted to explore the effectiveness of “CHICKEN LOF”: M-health application on lipid profile and body composition among dyslipidemia healthcare workers of Phuket City Hospital, Thailand. Subjects/ Methods: This study was a randomized controlled trail with 4 serial measurements and it was conducted among full time dyslipidemia healthcare workers from “Phuket Care Project”, a 10, 000 bed hospital via home visitation in Phuket City Hospital, Thailand. A total of 80 participants participated and they were randomly assigned by a …
Effect Of Cooking Fuels Use On Increased Maternal Carotid Intima Media Thickness And Preeclampsia Among Self-Cooking Pregnant Women In Nay Pyi Taw Area, Myanmar: A Cohort Study, Myo Min
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Fuels burned in households for cooking causes indoor air pollution. Exposure to pollutants emitted from burning cooking fuels poses a considerable risk for human health including preeclampsia through systemic inflammation process for which carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is an important surrogate arthrosclerosis biomarker. This study aimed to examine the association of cooking fuels use with increased maternal carotid intima-media thickness and preeclampsia among cooking pregnant women in Myanmar. A cohort study was conducted in Nay Pyi Taw Area, Myanmar from September 2019 to March 2020. A total of 192 pregnant women over 18 years with gestational weeks less than 18 …
Effectiveness Of Mobile Application (Easydm) For Diabetes Control Focusing On Diabetes Medication Adherence Among Uncontrolled Diabetes Patients Attending Primary Care Units In Bangkok Thailand: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Nusaree Siripath
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Introduction: Increasing uncontrolled diabetes mellitus requires ways to tackle it effectively. Primary Care Units (PCU) play an important role in diabetes care in Thailand. One option of diabetes management includes use of mobile applications that have proven effective. We investigated whether EASYDM mobile application is effective in diabetes control focusing on medication adherence among uncontrolled diabetes patients attending Primary Care Unit. Method: A two-arm randomized assessor blinded controlled trial was conducted in between August to December 2019 at Pattanavej primary care unit in Saimai, Bangkok, Thailand. The sample was 186 patients who fulfill eligibility criteria of age 45-65 years, , …
The Effect Of Six-Month Aerobic Exercise And Health Education Program Intervention On Body Composition To Reduce Visceral Fat And Waist Circumference Among Army Male Officers At Support Office Armed Forces Development Command: Quasi-Experimental Study, Patchamol Masakul
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Overweight and obesity are global pandemics consistent to the annual checkup of the army in support units from 2016 to 2018 found that the problem of continuously increasing BMI over the standard values. The six-month aerobic exercise and health education program intervention on body composition to reduce Visceral Fat and Waist Circumference among army male officer might have positive effects to help resolve this problem. To evaluate the effects of six-month aerobic exercise and health education program intervention on body composition to reduce Visceral Fat and Waist Circumference among army male officers at Support Office Armed Forces Development Command. Total …
Parents' Knowledge, Attitude, And Preventive Practice About Sexual Harassment Of Children In Travel And Tourism Destination In Lombok, Indonesia, Siti Syahidati Fauzana
Parents' Knowledge, Attitude, And Preventive Practice About Sexual Harassment Of Children In Travel And Tourism Destination In Lombok, Indonesia, Siti Syahidati Fauzana
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Tourism is known as a promoter for economic growth. Lombok island is a place of interest where plenty tourists visit, but a high increasing number of visitors affect to increasing sexual harassment of local children. Child sexual harassment (CSH) is one of the seriously concerned issues. And parents are the best position with high potential to prevent CSH, they can act as a strong external obstacle to the offender accessing children. But there are limited studies were conducted on parent’s knowledge, attitude, and preventive practice (KAPP) about child sexual harassment especially tourism destination. The aims of this study were (1) …
Predictors Of Suicidal Idea In The Elderly Living In Bangkok, Thailand, Supasaek Virojanapa
Predictors Of Suicidal Idea In The Elderly Living In Bangkok, Thailand, Supasaek Virojanapa
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: The suicide mortality rate of the elderly in Thailand rose by 9.7% from 2008 to 2018. While the suicide mortality rate in Bangkok rose 61.1% in 5 years. There had been no recent research to estimate the suicidal idea prevalence and its association in the elderly living in Bangkok. Methods: A secondary data analysis of 1,454 elderly, registered in the elderly clubs, was conducted. General characteristics, depression, suicidal idea, loneliness, and QoL were collected with standard questionnaires. SPSS Statistics Version 21 was used. This analysis had an ethics review from Health Science Group, Chulalongkorn University (COA No.054/2563). Results: The …
Factors Associated With Food Choice Among High School Students In Depok, Indonesia, Syarifah Aqilah
Factors Associated With Food Choice Among High School Students In Depok, Indonesia, Syarifah Aqilah
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Well-being in adulthood are originated from diet behaviour during adolescence. Recently, hurry-up lifestyle of adolescents leads to unusual food choice and results in overnutrition issues. So, the food choice is studied in order to improve the nutritional status of adolescents. Objectives: To explore food choice among high school students in Depok, Indonesia and identify its associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study, using online questionnaires through instant messaging, is conducted from April to May 2020. Food choice is observed through Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ) and analysed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The questionnaires in this study were tested for validity …
Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Of Water Consumption In Flood-Prone Communities, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand, Teeraphat Attavinijtrakarn
Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Of Water Consumption In Flood-Prone Communities, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand, Teeraphat Attavinijtrakarn
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
A cross-sectional study was performed for household survey using a questionnaire with a face-to-face interview to determine the general characteristics and water consumptions during flooding events in flood-prone communities, Pak Phanang and Chian Yai district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, Thailand between February-July 2020. From a 425 household survey, 69.5% were female, two-thirds of the participants aged 46 years old and above, and had the average monthly household income at 7305.13 ± 7016.56 Baht. Free bottled water and stored water in their own houses were the two main sources of drinking water during floods. From the survey, stored rainwater typically collecting …
Household Pyrethroid Insecticides Exposure In Relation To Pyrethroid Metabolite And Gaba Level Effects Of Young Children In Urban Area, Bangkok Thailand, Jadsada Kunno
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Pyrethroids are commonly used in households and affect to nervous system in children. Data on pyrethroids exposure related to neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is unknown. This study investigated the relationship between 3-PBA metabolites and GABA concentrations, and also determined the factors influencing pyrethroids metabolites among young children in urban areas. A repeated cross-sectional design was designed to collect the information on PYR insecticide exposure between wet (November – December 2018) and dry (April – May 2019) seasons. To collect the data, urine samples were collected from children age 2–3 years(n = 80), and the questionnaires were used with parents. The …
Undernutrition And Its Determinants Among Under-Five Children Of Indigenous Thami Population In Dolakha District, Nepal, Keshav Dahal
Undernutrition And Its Determinants Among Under-Five Children Of Indigenous Thami Population In Dolakha District, Nepal, Keshav Dahal
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Undernutrition is a major public health issue leading to morbidity and mortality in children of age under-five, especially with higher rate of prevalence in very low or low-income countries including socially deprived and marginalized group of population. This study was carried out to identify the prevalence of undernutrition and its determinants among under-five children of indigenous Thami population in Dolakha District, Nepal. A community based quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted during the period of August to September 2019 with multistage sampling technique among 366 under-five children and their biological mothers. Anthropometric measurement tools were used to collect the data as …