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Prevalence And Factors Associated With Sexual Activites Among High School Students In Kendal Regency, Indonesia, Ekha Rifki Fauzi
Prevalence And Factors Associated With Sexual Activites Among High School Students In Kendal Regency, Indonesia, Ekha Rifki Fauzi
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: The risk of sexual activities among adolescents is high in globally. Unwanted pregnancy, sexual transmitted infections, and HIV are still the big problem in adolescents. This study was involved to exam the prevalence and factor associated with sexual activities among high school students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted around 145 male students and 315 female students. The total populations was 460 students with multistage random sampling technique. A self-reported questionnaire was used including Illustrative Questionnaire for Interview-Surveys with Young People, Sexual Activity Scale and Sex Education Inventory. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and multivariate logistic regression were used to …
Intelligent Pill Box To Improve Medical Adherence In Elderly With Hypertension : A Randomized Controlled Trial, Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham
Intelligent Pill Box To Improve Medical Adherence In Elderly With Hypertension : A Randomized Controlled Trial, Nanthakan Sungsuman Woodham
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Antihypertension medical adherence is important for controlling blood pressure in hypertension patients. Adherence to antihypertension medication among elderly Thai persons in the rural area is low, which contributes to uncontrolled blood pressure.
Objective: To examine whether an intreated education program and innovative pill box improves adherence to medications and to improve controlling blood pressure among Thai elderly persons with hypertension.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial. 200 elderly persons with hypertension who received at least one hypertension medication, at least once daily, were randomized into two groups. One group received the usual education program (control group) and the second group …
Effectiveness Of Integrated Health Literacy And Self-Management Model For Hypertension Control In Urban Community, Nakhonratchasima Province, Thailand, Sawitree Visanuyothin
Effectiveness Of Integrated Health Literacy And Self-Management Model For Hypertension Control In Urban Community, Nakhonratchasima Province, Thailand, Sawitree Visanuyothin
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Hypertension (HT) response a half of death from heart disease and stroke due to poorly-controlled hypertension. Many strategies have been approached poorly-controlled HT. The integrated health literacy and self-management model led care on poorly-controlled HT in urban area were few on reviewing. This study aimed to determine effectiveness of integrated program for poorly-controlled HT in urban community, Nakhorn Ratchasima, Thailand in experimental group comparing with usual care. Methods: This was a quasi-experiment during January 2017- March 2018 of The catchment areas of two primary care unit (PCU) in urban area of Nakhorn Ratchasima, Thailand were selected to be one …
Effectiveness Of The Family Planning Intervention To Improve Reproductive Health Of Married Female Adolescents In Urban Slums Of Dhaka, Bangladesh : A Quasi-Experimental Study, Fauzia Akhter Huda
Effectiveness Of The Family Planning Intervention To Improve Reproductive Health Of Married Female Adolescents In Urban Slums Of Dhaka, Bangladesh : A Quasi-Experimental Study, Fauzia Akhter Huda
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: In Bangladesh, early marriage and childbearing has led to an adolescent fertility rate that is among the highest in the Asia pacific. More than half of the pregnancies (53%) among married adolescents in the country's urban slums is being unintended and is largely due to non-use or discontinuation of use of modern contraceptive methods. This study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of a married adolescent girls' club (MAG club) in terms of measuring differences in knowledge, attitude, practices, and unmet need for family planning among the married adolescent girls in urban slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Methods: This was …
Prevalence Of Salmonella Spp. Contamination In Hen Egg And Relationship Among Sociodemographic Knowledge And Behavior Of The Egg Consumer In Bangkok Thailand, Pollawat Sriruengsuk
Prevalence Of Salmonella Spp. Contamination In Hen Egg And Relationship Among Sociodemographic Knowledge And Behavior Of The Egg Consumer In Bangkok Thailand, Pollawat Sriruengsuk
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Hen egg is the main of protien source in food ingredient and frequently contaminated by Salmonella spp. This research was aimed to study about the prevalence of Salmonella in egg sold in Sukhumvit area and the relationship between socio-demographic knowledge and behavior of the egg consumer in Bangkok, Thailand. This study was collected the egg samples of each grade such as Ordinary, Salmonella free and Chemical free grades that being sold in fresh market or supermarket in Sukhumvit area. Then all samples were isolated to detect Salmonella spp. according ISO6579 method. For the second part to find the relationship between …
Knowledge, Attitude, And Behavior Regarding Medical Social Work Among Health Care Professionals In Oncology Hospital- Ho Chi Minh City- Vietnam, Quynh Xuan Nguyen Truong
Knowledge, Attitude, And Behavior Regarding Medical Social Work Among Health Care Professionals In Oncology Hospital- Ho Chi Minh City- Vietnam, Quynh Xuan Nguyen Truong
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Understanding the knowledge, attitude and behavior of healthcare providers about medical social work is very important to understand the challenges that social worker might face in multidiscipline teams or hospital settings; and the feasibility of adopting new policies. This study is designed to investigate knowledge attitude and behavior among healthcare professional towards medical social work in Oncology hospital in Ho Chi Minh city. The data of this cross-sectional study was collected by face - to face interviews with full-time medical staffs who have working in the Oncology hospital for more than one years. Based on the literature review and previous …
Associated Factors Of Hepatitis C Infection In Pregnantwomen At Outpatient Department Of Peoples Medical University And Hospital District Shaeed Benazir Abadsindh Province Pakistan, Akhlaque Hussain
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Purpose: The prevalence of hepatitis C is 3% of the world population with more the 3 million new cases are being reported, In Pakistan, the prevalence of hepatitis C virus Infection ranges from 8%-15% in the general population. In Pakistan about 13 million people are infected. Prevalence of hepatitis C in pregnancy has been studied across Pakistan and is reported with the range of 3.27%-8.9%. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted between may to June 2018. in people's medical university at outpatient Department of gynaecology and obstetrics in district shaheed Benazir abad Sindh Pakistan. All pregnant Patient age …
Health Status And Behavior Influences To Sleep Quality Among Community-Dwelling Elderly In Chanthaburi Province, Thailand, Chanisa Siripanich
Health Status And Behavior Influences To Sleep Quality Among Community-Dwelling Elderly In Chanthaburi Province, Thailand, Chanisa Siripanich
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Purpose - The trend of sleep disorder is typically more common in aged changes due to health condition changes leading to poor sleep satisfies. Therefore the purpose of this study was to examine the rate and factors associated to sleep quality among Community-Dwelling Elderly in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional was conducted in 208 elderly by multi-stage sampling. All participants were interviewed by the questionnaire. sleep quality was assessed by Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI). Sleep quality score ≥ 5 indicating poor sleep quality. Chi-square tests and Multivariate logistic regression models were performed to find significant associations. Findings …
Actions To Help Babies Breathe At Birth:Training Interventionsto Improve Health Workers Knowledge, Practicesand Competency On Helping Babies Breathe Intertiary Hospital In The Republic Of South Sudan, Draiko Christopher Vunni
Actions To Help Babies Breathe At Birth:Training Interventionsto Improve Health Workers Knowledge, Practicesand Competency On Helping Babies Breathe Intertiary Hospital In The Republic Of South Sudan, Draiko Christopher Vunni
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: This study aimed to examine the effects of the Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) training interventions program on the knowledge and practical skills of health workers in managing birth asphyxia and reducing mortality within 24 hours. Methods: This study was pre- posttest design. Participants were purposively selected to participate in the study. Juba Hospital was selected as intervention and Wau Hospital as control. Health workers were evaluated before and after training from February to June 2017. Post training evaluation was done immediately and three months using NeoNatalie newborn stimulator. Result: 70 health workers were enrolled; 40 were in the intervention …
Factors Influencing Practice Regarding Severe Malaria Among Health Workers In Central Province, Papua New Guinea., Leonard Rakhuna Nawara
Factors Influencing Practice Regarding Severe Malaria Among Health Workers In Central Province, Papua New Guinea., Leonard Rakhuna Nawara
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Severe malaria is the severe form of malaria which usually leads to significant morbidity, or death if left untreated. Papua New Guinea (PNG) is one country outside sub-African where malaria is heavily endemic, despite the recent positive progresses resulting from intensified control. This study was designed to describe the current practice and investigate factors influencing practice regarding severe malaria among health workers in Central Province, PNG. This was a health facility-based cross-sectional study conducted in May 2018. A total of 142 participants completed self-administered questionnaires for analysis. The dependent variable covered all aspects of case management: overall practice, diagnosis, treatment …
"Knowledge, Attitude, And Preventive Practices Concerning Hiv/Aids Among Men Who Have Sex With Men In Yangon, Myanmar.", Nan Ei Moh Moh Kyi
"Knowledge, Attitude, And Preventive Practices Concerning Hiv/Aids Among Men Who Have Sex With Men In Yangon, Myanmar.", Nan Ei Moh Moh Kyi
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This study aimed to provide information for both governmental and non-governmental organizations on knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices concerning HIV/AIDS among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in Yangon city, Myanmar. A cross-sectional survey with a self-administered questionnaire was applied in this study. Yangon city and Medecins du Monde Organization (MdM) were selected by using purposive sampling method. 422 MSM aged 18 to 59 years from the organization were recruited by using mixed method with convenience and snowball sampling methods. Analysis of the variables was done using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis at 95% confidence level. Out of 422 …
Factors Affecting Contraceptive Utilization In Myanmar Youth Migrants In Samutsakhon Province, Thailand., Myat Thwe
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
In present, Myanmar youths have to face several barriers in accessing reproductive health care services for many reasons and especially migrant youths suffer more health problems and inaccessibility to health care services compared with older migrants. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors affecting the contraceptive utilization among Myanmar youth migrants in Samutsakhon Province, Thailand. The study was a cross-sectional descriptive study among 372 Myanmar youth migrants between 15- 24 years of age residing in Samutsakhon Province, Thailand. Data was collected by using self-administered questionarries with convenient sampling method between May 2018 to June 2018. Analysis of the variables …
Knowledge Attitude And Practice Towards Hiv/Aids Prevention Among Myanmar Female Sex Workers In Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand, Napapan Derkinderen
Knowledge Attitude And Practice Towards Hiv/Aids Prevention Among Myanmar Female Sex Workers In Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand, Napapan Derkinderen
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The study was carried out by using quantitative research method. The information of 120 Myanmar female sex workers (MFSW) from various prostitution businesses in different areas in Mae Sot district was collected during 20-31 October 2016 by face-to-face interview using structured questionnaires. This study aimed to describe the characteristics, to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practices on HIV/AIDS prevention and to examine the association between these independent variables with the HIV/AIDS preventive practice of MFSW. The data showed 52.5% of MFSW aged between 18 to 24 years old, 21.7% were from Karen State, 90% were Buddhist, 56.7% were …
Residential Environment In Relation To Respiratory And Asthma Symptoms Among Primary School Children In Din Daeng District Bangkok Thailand, Nawarat Apichainan
Residential Environment In Relation To Respiratory And Asthma Symptoms Among Primary School Children In Din Daeng District Bangkok Thailand, Nawarat Apichainan
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Environmental factors have played important role to children health. Limited studies were focused on residential environments and respiratory symptoms among children living in urban area. Our study sought to 1) estimate prevalence of respiratory and asthma symptoms, and 2) examine the association between children characteristic / residential environments with the symptoms among primary school children in urban area of Bangkok, Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 658 primary school children aged 6 to 10 years between April and May 2018. Self-reported questionnaire from child's parent was used as a measurement tool. Children's history of respiratory and asthma …
Prevalence Of Healthy Aging And Factors Associated In Thai Urban Elderly Bangkok Thailand, Onsiri Pitisuttithum
Prevalence Of Healthy Aging And Factors Associated In Thai Urban Elderly Bangkok Thailand, Onsiri Pitisuttithum
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Population aging is a global phenomenon affecting many countries including Thailand. Many challenges come with aging population such as economical, social and healthcare system challenges, and healthy aging is the key to these problems. Only a few studies have focused on the prevalence and associated factors of healthy aging in Thailand. This study aims to estimate prevalence of healthy aging and identify factors related to healthy aging among Thai urban elderly in Bangkok, Thailand. Data for this cross-sectional study were collected by face-to-face interviews using questionnaires at Lumpini park, Bangkok between April to May 2018. A total of 200 older …
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Self-Medication With Antibiotics Among General Public In Kathmandu Valley, Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Parishan Shrestha
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Self-Medication With Antibiotics Among General Public In Kathmandu Valley, Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Parishan Shrestha
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: The inappropriate use of antibiotics has led to development and spread of bacterial resistance globally resulting in thousands of deaths every year. In Nepal, the prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics is higher. This study is designed to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of self-medication with antibiotics among the general public. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional survey conducted during the month of May, 2018 among 437 general public of Ward number 16 of Kathmandu Metropolitan using standardized questionnaire which has been validated and reliability tested. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the general characteristics (socio-demographic, socio-economic and distance …
An Association Between Incense Smoke Exposure And Increased Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Among People Living In Mueang District, Sakon Nakhon Province: A Cohort Study, Ratanee Kammoolkon
An Association Between Incense Smoke Exposure And Increased Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Among People Living In Mueang District, Sakon Nakhon Province: A Cohort Study, Ratanee Kammoolkon
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Incense burning, a source of household indoor air pollution, is possible to effect on cardiovascular system. This study sought to examine the association of exposure to household incense smoke with increased Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) amongst people living in the central city of Sakon Nakhon province, Thailand. A one-year cohort study was conducted between July 2016 and September 2017. There were 132 participants at baseline and remained 100 participants after 1-year follow-up. Participants were stratified into three groups by frequentcy of incense use in their household; non-exposed group, non-daily exposed group, and daily exposed group. All participants were interviewed by …
Relationship Between Workload And Obesity Among Dentists In Regional Health No.8, Northeastern, Thailand, Satianpong Gaysorn
Relationship Between Workload And Obesity Among Dentists In Regional Health No.8, Northeastern, Thailand, Satianpong Gaysorn
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Propose: Primary Objective is to find a relation between dentist's workload and obesity while secondary objective is to find a relation between other independent factors and Obesity.
Design: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study with population of all 365 dentists in Regional Health no.8 area. From formulation, the sample size need at least 191 but will send out questionnaire to all individual in population in case of people unwillingness or unqualified for the study. Dental Workload questionnaire will adapted from ADA, Iowa, Utah, and Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Thailand. Other than that standardized questionnaires from WHO GPAQ, WHO …
Internet Addiction And Health Problems Through Smartphone Among International Students In A University In Bangkok Thailand : Online Questionnaire, Supattra Phromsiri
Internet Addiction And Health Problems Through Smartphone Among International Students In A University In Bangkok Thailand : Online Questionnaire, Supattra Phromsiri
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The increase in Internet use through smartphones, particularly among the generation Y group, has brought about several health challenges in today’s society. Few studies have investigated the issue of Internet addiction (IA) through the smartphone in Bangkok to date. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess IA level and to determine Internet-related health problems among international program students in a university in Bangkok. Further, this study sought to determine the association between level of smartphone IA and health problems. Data regarding the pattern of Internet use, IA level, and related health problems were collected via a self-administered online questionnaire. Validity and …
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Preventive Behaviour Towards Hypertension Among Myanmar Migrants In Samutsakhon Province, Thailand, Thet Su San
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
A cross sectional study was done in MaharChai Subdistrict, Samut Sakhon, Thailand in April and May 2018. The main purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of preventive behaviour regarding hypertension among Myanmar migrants living in the Samutsakhon province. The study was done on 422 participants(219 male and 203 female ).Face to face interview was carried out using structured interviewer administered questionnaire. The ethical approval was given on 17th April, 2018 with protocol no.070.1/61. Questionnaire consists of socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude and practice of preventive behaviour regarding hypertension. Frequency distribution, chi-square and Fisher-exact tests were …
Pharmacognostic Specification And Chrysin Content Of Oroxylum Indicum Seed, Kirana Praserdmek
Pharmacognostic Specification And Chrysin Content Of Oroxylum Indicum Seed, Kirana Praserdmek
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz, belonging to Bignoniaceae family, is known in Thai common name as Phe-Kaa. In Thailand, it has been used in the treatment of a cough and as a purgative. However, the pharmacognostic specification of this crude drug and its chrysin content have never been established in Thailand. Consequently, this study aimed to exhibit the pharmacognostic specification, analyses of the content of chrysin and fixed oil chemical constituents of O. indicum seeds. O. indicum were collected from 15 different locations in Thailand. The results indicated that the contents of loss on drying, moisture, total ash, acid-insoluble ash, ethanol …
Effectiveness Of Healing Touch Technique Among Autistic Patient : A Randomized Control Trial, Vanvisa Sresumatchai
Effectiveness Of Healing Touch Technique Among Autistic Patient : A Randomized Control Trial, Vanvisa Sresumatchai
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This randomized control trial study aimed to compare of effectiveness of healing touch technique in changing of behavior problem of autism patient between intervention group and control group of autistic children in Nonthaburi Autistic Center, Nonthaburi province. Data was collected by using a self-administered questionnaire from parent of autistic among 64 sampled (59 Male, 5 female) age of samples ranged from 13-26 years were included in this study. Binary logistic regression, Generalized Linear Model, and Generalized Estimating Equations were applied for the analysis.For main symptom of autistic, most of them were repetitive behavior and fixated interests 78.5% and 75.0% respectively. …
A Randomized Controlled Trial On The Effectiveness Of Court-Type Traditional Thai Massage Versus Topical Diclofenac To Treat Frozen Shoulder, Puangpaka Tankitjanon
A Randomized Controlled Trial On The Effectiveness Of Court-Type Traditional Thai Massage Versus Topical Diclofenac To Treat Frozen Shoulder, Puangpaka Tankitjanon
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the court-type traditional Thai massage (CTTM) in treating patients suffering from frozen shoulder in comparison with topical diclofenac (TD). A randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Thai Traditional Medical Service Center, Sukhothai Thammatirat University, Nonthaburi province. The participants of idiopathic frozen shoulder were diagnosed by the orthopedic doctor. Sixty female patients aged were randomly assigned to receive CTTM (treatment group, n=30) and TD (control group, n=30). CTTM was performed for 12 sessions during a 1-6 week period, and followed up at week 8th, 10th. TD was administered 5 g three times …
Effectiveness Of An Educational Program To Promote The Safe Use Of Pesticide Among Vegetable Farmers In India : A Quasi Experimental Study, Ajit Pal Singh Raina
Effectiveness Of An Educational Program To Promote The Safe Use Of Pesticide Among Vegetable Farmers In India : A Quasi Experimental Study, Ajit Pal Singh Raina
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Objectives: 1)To provide information on baseline use and Health impacts of pesticides. 2) To provide information on knowledge, attitude, and Practice for pesticide. 3) To design a self- explanatory and affordable educational tool for vegetable farmers which can be used to train farmers on safe use of pesticides and finally 4) To assess change in KAP score and reduction in pesticide exposure symptoms to farmers and their families. Methods: After developing a simple educational tool, its effectiveness was assessed by measuring change in mean scores of knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP) and in-home pesticide safety behavior in households of farmers. Pictorial …
Knowledge, Attitude And Cultural Factors Towards Utilization Of Insecticide Treated Nets (Itns) Among Rakhine Ethnic Group In Ann Township, Rakhine State, Myanmar, Aung Phyo Oo
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This study is to find associations between general characteristic, knowledge, attitudes and cultural factors on malaria prevention toward utilization of insecticidal nets (ITNs) among Rakhine ethnic groups, in Ann Township, Rakhine State, Myanmar. An analytic cross sectional study was conducted among 420 Rakhine ethnic groups aged more than 18 years old from 10 villages in Ann Township. Data were collected by using face-to-face interview. The study found only 3.6% of respondents had good knowledge level, 19.0% good attitude level and 38.8% good practice level towards utilization of ITNs. Female participants were 8.015 times had good practice level than male (p-value <0.001, AOR 8.015, 95% CI = 3.395-18.923). High school level participants likely to use ITNs for 14.518 times than lower education level (p-vale <0.001, AOR 14.518, 95% CI = 4.642-45.408). Married participants were 13.753 times done good practice (p-vale <0.001, AOR 13.753, 95% CI = 4.371-43.267) and widowed participants were 5.403 times done good practice than singles (p-vale 0.039, AOR 5.403, 95% CI = 1.085-26.909). Regarding the cultural factors, participants who always worked from dawn to night time were 2.203 times had good practice level than who never work at that time (p-vale 0.032, AOR 2.203, 95% CI = 1.070-4.536). Regarding knowledge level of the participants, moderate and good knowledge level were 5.125 times had good practice level than lower knowledge level participants (p-vale <0.001, AOR 5.125, 95% CI = 1.062-6.429). Health education and encouragement of people should be done to improve knowledge and utilization to use insecticide treated nets.
The Effect Of Religious Intervention On Depression And Quality Of Life Among Indonesian Elderly: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Bayu Anggileo Pramesona
The Effect Of Religious Intervention On Depression And Quality Of Life Among Indonesian Elderly: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Bayu Anggileo Pramesona
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effect of religious intervention on depression and quality of life among Indonesian elderly in nursing homes (NHs). Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with repeated measures. Sixty elderly residents at three NHs in three districts in Yogyakarta, Indonesia with the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) score of 5 to 11 were recruited and purposively assigned to the religious intervention group (combining 36 sessions of listening to Qur'anic recital and three sessions of attending a sermon by a preacher), n=30) and the control group (treatment as usual/TAU, n=30). The primary outcome was depression, measured by …
Assessment Of Alcohol Consumption And Quality Of Life Amongchronic Liver Disease Patients In Mandalay, Myanmar, Chan Hein Tun
Assessment Of Alcohol Consumption And Quality Of Life Amongchronic Liver Disease Patients In Mandalay, Myanmar, Chan Hein Tun
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Alcohol drinking is one of the common addictive hazardous behaviours nowadays that would definitely cause consequent health system deteriorations, especially the hepatobiliary system - chronic liver diseases. This study was to find out the patterns of alcohol consumption, levels of alcohol screening, quality of life according to gender and age groups and associations between variables among the chronic liver disease patients in Mandalay, Myanmar. Methodology: A cross-sectional study, data collection was completed by face to face interviews and secondary data from medical records from total 280 chronic liver disease patients. The questionnaires consisted of structured parts, Alcohol Use Disorder …
Caregivers Malaria Preventive Practice For Under Five Children And Its Association In Ngapudaw High-Risk Township, Ayeyarwady Region-Myanmar, Ei Phyu Htwe
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Malaria is a life-threatening disease. Among children under 5 have more chance to get infection, illness and death due to severe malaria in high transmission areas of malaria. This study aimed to describe the characteristics and malaria preventive practices among caregivers of under-five children and to find out the associations between them in high-risk areas of Ngapudaw Township, Ayeyarwady Region-Myanmar. A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 caregivers of children under five in April 2018. Data was collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires and entered by double entry. Data analysis was done using excel and SPSS version 22 by Chi-square …
Factors Associated Hypertension Among Pregnant Women In Dili Municipality Timor Leste, Estela Laot Perpetua Ana Mery
Factors Associated Hypertension Among Pregnant Women In Dili Municipality Timor Leste, Estela Laot Perpetua Ana Mery
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Purpose: Hypertension in pregnancy is one main cause of maternal morbidity among pregnant women worldwide and is also a significant public health concern. This study aimed to find factors associated with hypertension among pregnant women in Dili municipality of Timor Leste. Design/Methodology/approach: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 438 pregnant women at the Five Community Health Centre in Dili municipality, Timor Leste between April and May 2018. Face to face interview was conducted. Descriptive analysis, bivariate analysis, and multivariate analysis logistic regression were performed by SPSS version 22.0 were used to analyze the data. Findings: The prevalence of hypertension among …
Characteristics And Factors Affecting Contraceptive Utilization In Premarital Sexual Relationship Among Unmarried Youths In Rural Yangon Myanmar, Hnin Ei Lwin
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Globally, youths are more sexually active compared to other age groups of the population. Several studies showed premarital sexual intercourse appears all regions around the world. The objective of this study was to access characteristics and factors affecting actual and intended contraceptive utilization in premarital sexual relationship among unmarried youths in rural Yangon, Myanmar.
Methods: A quantitative cross sectional descriptive study was done with 270 unmarried youths with the age of 15-24 who are residing in a rural township of Yangon region. Data was collected by using combined interviewer-administered questionnaire and self-administered questionnaire between September and October 2017. Self-administered …