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A Building Block Approach To Implement A Telehealth Clinic And Improve Primary Care Access In The Philippines: A Large-Scale Pilot Project, Annalicia Pickering, Wardah Rafaqat, Adi Balk, Milton Chen, Limuel Abrogena, Shuhan He, Mary Showstark, Alexander Davis, Aidan Chen, Jarone Lee
A Building Block Approach To Implement A Telehealth Clinic And Improve Primary Care Access In The Philippines: A Large-Scale Pilot Project, Annalicia Pickering, Wardah Rafaqat, Adi Balk, Milton Chen, Limuel Abrogena, Shuhan He, Mary Showstark, Alexander Davis, Aidan Chen, Jarone Lee
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
A limited number of healthcare workers and cost constraints encumber primary care access in the Philippines. To test telehealth as a low-cost and effective solution, a large-scale digital health clinic was implemented in the selected urban and rural communities. In collaboration with local authorities, our pilot telemedicine clinic was implemented for 3 days in January 2023. Patients were registered, and their vitals were assessed before they were seen by a remote US-based licensed physician who provided treatment rec-ommendations. Medical devices with real-time streaming capabilities, such as electronic stethoscopes, were utilized to enhance remote examinations. A total of 322 patients were …
Enhancing Patient Safety In Spain: Streamlining Adverse Event Detection In Occupational Healthcare Records, Diego Moya, Rafael Manzanera, Jordi Ortner, Marta Torres, Joan Carles Serfaty, Carme Sauri, Ma. Lourdes D. Jimenez, Jose Joaquin Mira
Enhancing Patient Safety In Spain: Streamlining Adverse Event Detection In Occupational Healthcare Records, Diego Moya, Rafael Manzanera, Jordi Ortner, Marta Torres, Joan Carles Serfaty, Carme Sauri, Ma. Lourdes D. Jimenez, Jose Joaquin Mira
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Background
Given the lack of previous studies on adverse events (AEs) in the area of occupational healthcare in Spain, it is very important to begin to understand this phenomenon in order to act on it. The objective was to accurately quantify AE occurring in occupational healthcare in MC Mutual during May 2021.
Methods
We conducted a review of a representative random sample of 250 clinical records to identify AEs through an active search audit, focused on the frequency, type, severity, and preventability of these events, categorized using standardized scales.
Results
We detected seven AEs in the sample of clinical records, …
Virgin Coconut Oil (Vco) Supplementation Relieves Symptoms And Inflammation Among Covid-19 Positive Adults: A Single-Blind Randomized Trial, Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Jacus S. Nacis, Fabian M. Dayrit, Keith V. Tanda
Virgin Coconut Oil (Vco) Supplementation Relieves Symptoms And Inflammation Among Covid-19 Positive Adults: A Single-Blind Randomized Trial, Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Jacus S. Nacis, Fabian M. Dayrit, Keith V. Tanda
Chemistry Faculty Publications
A clinical study conducted in 2020 showed that virgin coconut oil (VCO) has been found effective in the rapid relief of COVID-19 symptoms and normalization of the C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration among probable and suspected cases of COVID-19. This present study aimed to validate those results and to evaluate the effects of VCO among COVID-19 patients through a 28-day randomized, single-blind trial conducted among 76 SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain report)-confirmed adults, with VCO given as a COVID-19 adjunct therapy. The results showed that VCO recipients were free from symptoms and had normal CRP concentrations by day 14. In comparison, …
End-Of-Life Care For Patients With End-Stage Heart Failure, Comparisons Of International Guidelines, Frederick Berro Rivera, Sarang Choi, Genquen Philip Carado, Arcel V. Adizas, Nathan Ross B. Bantayan, Gerard Jude P. Loyola, Sung Whoy Cha, John Paul Aparece, Anlene Jane B. Rocha, Siena Placino, Marie Francesca M. Ansay, Gerard Francis E. Mangubat, Mer Lorraine P. Mahilum, Abdullah Al-Abcha, Natasha Suleman, Nishant Shah, Tisha Marie B. Suboc, Annabelle Santos Volgman
End-Of-Life Care For Patients With End-Stage Heart Failure, Comparisons Of International Guidelines, Frederick Berro Rivera, Sarang Choi, Genquen Philip Carado, Arcel V. Adizas, Nathan Ross B. Bantayan, Gerard Jude P. Loyola, Sung Whoy Cha, John Paul Aparece, Anlene Jane B. Rocha, Siena Placino, Marie Francesca M. Ansay, Gerard Francis E. Mangubat, Mer Lorraine P. Mahilum, Abdullah Al-Abcha, Natasha Suleman, Nishant Shah, Tisha Marie B. Suboc, Annabelle Santos Volgman
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Heart failure (HF) is a chronic, debilitating condition associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and socioeconomic burden. Patients with end-stage HF (ESHF) who are not a candidate for advanced therapies will continue to progress despite standard medical therapy. Thus, the focus of care shifts from prolonging life to controlling symptoms and improving quality of life through palliative care (PC). Because the condition and prognosis of HF patients evolve and can rapidly deteriorate, it is imperative to begin the discussion on end-of-life (EOL) issues early during HF management. These include the completion of an advance directive, do-not-resuscitate orders, and policies on device …
Action Apac: Understanding Perceptions, Attitudes And Behaviours In Obesity And Its Management Across South And Southeast Asia, Kwang Wei Tham, Asma Ahmed, Apussanee Boonyavarakul, Mariana Mercado Garcia, Miroslava Guajardo, Zubaidah Nor Hanipah, Tran Quang Nam, Nemencio A. Nicodemus, Faruque Pathan, Jack Garcia Uranga Romano, Sidartawan Soegonda, Edgardo L. Tolentino, Ambika Gopalakrishnan (A G) Unnikrishnan, Brian J. Oldfield
Action Apac: Understanding Perceptions, Attitudes And Behaviours In Obesity And Its Management Across South And Southeast Asia, Kwang Wei Tham, Asma Ahmed, Apussanee Boonyavarakul, Mariana Mercado Garcia, Miroslava Guajardo, Zubaidah Nor Hanipah, Tran Quang Nam, Nemencio A. Nicodemus, Faruque Pathan, Jack Garcia Uranga Romano, Sidartawan Soegonda, Edgardo L. Tolentino, Ambika Gopalakrishnan (A G) Unnikrishnan, Brian J. Oldfield
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
To identify perceptions and attitudes among people with obesity (PwO) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) toward obesity and its management in nine Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries, a cross-sectional online survey was conducted among adult PwO with self-reported body mass index of ≥25 kg/m2 (≥27 kg/m2, Singapore), and HCPs involved in direct patient care. In total, 10 429 PwO and 1901 HCPs completed the survey. Most PwO (68%) and HCPs (84%) agreed that obesity is a disease; however, a significant proportion of PwO (63%) and HCPs (41%) believed weight loss was the complete responsibility of PwO and only 43% of PwO discussed weight …
Diagnostic Accuracy Of Bowel Ultrasonography In Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Sheza Malik, Sruthi Venugopalan, Bettina Gabrielle Tenorio, Shahab R. Khan, Priyadarshini Loganathan, Udayakumar Navaneethan, Babu P. Mohan
Diagnostic Accuracy Of Bowel Ultrasonography In Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Sheza Malik, Sruthi Venugopalan, Bettina Gabrielle Tenorio, Shahab R. Khan, Priyadarshini Loganathan, Udayakumar Navaneethan, Babu P. Mohan
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Background
Bowel ultrasonography (BUS) is emerging as a promising noninvasive tool for assessing disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of BUS in IBD patients against the gold standard diagnostic method, standard colonoscopy.
Methods
Major databases were searched from inception to May 2023 for studies on BUS diagnostic accuracy in IBD. Outcomes of interest were pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive (PPV), and negative (NPV) predictive values. Endoscopic confirmation served as ground truth. Standard meta-analysis methods with a random-effects model and I2 statistics were applied. Risk of bias was assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic …
Detection Of Tooth Position By Yolov4 And Various Dental Problems Based On Cnn With Bitewing Radiograph, Kuo Chen Li, Yi-Cheng Mao, Mu-Feng Lin, Yi-Qian Li, Chiung-An Chen, Tsung-Yi Chen, Patricia Angela R. Abu
Detection Of Tooth Position By Yolov4 And Various Dental Problems Based On Cnn With Bitewing Radiograph, Kuo Chen Li, Yi-Cheng Mao, Mu-Feng Lin, Yi-Qian Li, Chiung-An Chen, Tsung-Yi Chen, Patricia Angela R. Abu
Department of Information Systems & Computer Science Faculty Publications
Periodontitis is a high prevalence dental disease caused by bacterial infection of the bone that surrounds the tooth. Early detection and precision treatment can prevent more severe symptoms such as tooth loss. Traditionally, periodontal disease is identified and labeled manually by dental professionals. The task requires expertise and extensive experience, and it is highly repetitive and time-consuming. The aim of this study is to explore the application of AI in the field of dental medicine. With the inherent learning capabilities, AI exhibits remarkable proficiency in processing extensive datasets and effectively managing repetitive tasks. This is particularly advantageous in professions demanding …
Gains And Challenges Of The Barangay Health Worker (Bhw) Program During Covid-19 In Selected Cities In The Philippines, Mikhaela Y.T. Baliola, Margaret R. Golpe, Leslie V. Advincula-Lopez
Gains And Challenges Of The Barangay Health Worker (Bhw) Program During Covid-19 In Selected Cities In The Philippines, Mikhaela Y.T. Baliola, Margaret R. Golpe, Leslie V. Advincula-Lopez
Development Studies Faculty Publications
Background: The Philippine Barangay Health Worker (BHW) program extends the accessibility of health care services at the community level. BHWs are trained volunteers who perform various health-promoting and health-educating tasks and provide primary health care (PHC) services within their communities. However, the weak implementation of policies meant to protect their welfare, like the BHW Benefits and Incentives Act (Republic Act No. 7883), translates to challenges that impact the sustainability of the BHW program. This qualitative study aimed to explore the BHWs' experiences with RA 7883 and how its implementation shaped their overall role as frontline health workers during the pandemic. …
Risk Factors For Unplanned Readmissions In Paediatric Neurosurgery: A Systematic Review Protocol, Lance Vincent Caburian Sese, Ma Celina Legaspi Guillermo
Risk Factors For Unplanned Readmissions In Paediatric Neurosurgery: A Systematic Review Protocol, Lance Vincent Caburian Sese, Ma Celina Legaspi Guillermo
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Introduction Unplanned hospital readmission (UHR) following surgical procedures reflects patient outcomes. While adult readmission studies are abundant, limited research exists in paediatric populations, especially in the context of neurosurgery. Methods and analysis This protocol outlines a systematic review aimed at identifying reasons for unplanned readmissions (30-day and 90-day readmissions) and risk factors following paediatric neurosurgical procedures. Narrative synthesis, sensitivity analyses, subgroup analyses, and meta-analysis, when appropriate, will be done. Ethics and dissemination There are no primary data involved and no access to confidential patient information. The findings aim to contribute to refining clinical practice, enhance patient counselling, and optimise healthcare …
Self-Care Practices For Common Acute Conditions In The Philippines: A Scoping Review, Arianna Maever Loreche, Veincent Christian F. Pepito, Manuel M. Dayrit
Self-Care Practices For Common Acute Conditions In The Philippines: A Scoping Review, Arianna Maever Loreche, Veincent Christian F. Pepito, Manuel M. Dayrit
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Purpose
This review aimed to identify and map published studies on self-care practices to manage common acute health conditions in the Philippines.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors conducted a scoping review in PubMed, Scopus, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), ProQuest Central, Journal Storage (JSTOR) and the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development – Health Research and Development Information Network (HERDIN). The authors included all studies on self-care practices to manage common acute conditions, namely low back pain, allergic rhinitis, general acute pain, cough, cold, diarrhea, constipation and stress, published up to 2021 in the Philippines. Information on …
Patient Satisfaction With Telemedicine In The Philippines During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study, Alicia Victoria G. Noceda, Lianne Margot M. Acierto, Morvenn Chaimek C. Bertiz, David Emmanuel H. Dionisio, Chelsea Beatrice L. Laurito, Girrard Alphonse T. Sanchez, Arianna Maever Loreche
Patient Satisfaction With Telemedicine In The Philippines During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study, Alicia Victoria G. Noceda, Lianne Margot M. Acierto, Morvenn Chaimek C. Bertiz, David Emmanuel H. Dionisio, Chelsea Beatrice L. Laurito, Girrard Alphonse T. Sanchez, Arianna Maever Loreche
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Background: The capacity to deliver essential health services has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly due to lockdown restrictions. Telemedicine provides a safe, efficient, and effective alternative that addresses the needs of patients and the health system. However, there remain implementation challenges and barriers to patient adoption in resource-limited settings as in the Philippines. This mixed methods study aimed to describe patient perspectives and experiences with telemedicine services, and explore the factors that influence telemedicine use and satisfaction. Methods: An online survey consisting of items adapted from the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Clinician & …
Online Qualitative Research With Vulnerable Populations In The Philippines: Ethical And Methodological Challenges During Covid-19, Vincen Gregory Yu, Jhaki Mendoza, Gideon Lasco
Online Qualitative Research With Vulnerable Populations In The Philippines: Ethical And Methodological Challenges During Covid-19, Vincen Gregory Yu, Jhaki Mendoza, Gideon Lasco
Development Studies Faculty Publications
Our article draws on two multi-sited studies to present the ethical and methodological challenges of conducting online qualitative research among vulnerable populations in the Philippines—specifically, among people who use drugs—during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the global scholarship has long articulated the difficulties inherent to pursuing research on such populations, we show how the specific milieu of the Philippines in the last three years has created exceptional, structural challenges to the conduct of said research. Besides the inevitable migration to online fieldwork brought about by the pandemic, researchers have had to contend with the continuing sociopolitical and existential threat to vulnerable …
Cancer Disparities In Southeast Asia: Intersectionality And A Call To Action, Erin Jay G. Feliciano, Frances Dominique V. Ho, Kaisin Yee, Joseph A. Paguio, Michelle Ann B. Eala, Janine Patricia G. Robredo, Kenrick Ng, Jasmine Lim, Khin Thuzar Pyone, Catherine A. Peralta, Jerickson Abbie Flores, J. Seth Yao, Patricia Mae G. Santos, Christian Daniel U. Ang, Gideon Lasco, Jeffrey Shi Kai Chan, Gary Tse, Enrico D. Tangco, T. Peter Kingham, Imjai Chitapanarux, Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy, Gerardo D. Legaspi, Edward Christopher Dee
Cancer Disparities In Southeast Asia: Intersectionality And A Call To Action, Erin Jay G. Feliciano, Frances Dominique V. Ho, Kaisin Yee, Joseph A. Paguio, Michelle Ann B. Eala, Janine Patricia G. Robredo, Kenrick Ng, Jasmine Lim, Khin Thuzar Pyone, Catherine A. Peralta, Jerickson Abbie Flores, J. Seth Yao, Patricia Mae G. Santos, Christian Daniel U. Ang, Gideon Lasco, Jeffrey Shi Kai Chan, Gary Tse, Enrico D. Tangco, T. Peter Kingham, Imjai Chitapanarux, Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy, Gerardo D. Legaspi, Edward Christopher Dee
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
No abstract provided.
Measuring Effects Of Screen Time On The Development Of Children In The Philippines: A Cross-Sectional Study, Angel Belle C. Dy, Alane Blythe C. Dy, Samantha Katrina Santos
Measuring Effects Of Screen Time On The Development Of Children In The Philippines: A Cross-Sectional Study, Angel Belle C. Dy, Alane Blythe C. Dy, Samantha Katrina Santos
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Background
Screen time in young children is discouraged because of its negative effects on their development. However, excessive screen media use has been rising, particularly during the global pandemic when stay-at-home mandates were placed on young children in several countries. This study documents potential developmental effects of excessive screen media use.
Method
This is a cross-sectional study. Participants were 24 to 36 month old Filipino children recruited through non-probable convenience sampling from August to October 2021. Regression analyses were performed to test the association between screen time and changes in scaled scores for skills and behaviors determined from the Adaptive …
Global Burden Of Cardiovascular Diseases And Risks, 1990-2022, George A. Mensah, Valentin Fuster, Christopher J.L. Murray, Gregory A. Roth, Geminn Louis C. Apostol
Global Burden Of Cardiovascular Diseases And Risks, 1990-2022, George A. Mensah, Valentin Fuster, Christopher J.L. Murray, Gregory A. Roth, Geminn Louis C. Apostol
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
No abstract provided.
Corrigendum: Comparing Tobacco And Alcohol Policies From A Health Systems Perspective: The Cases Of The Philippines And Singapore, Gianna Gayle H. Amul, Jean-Francois Etter
Corrigendum: Comparing Tobacco And Alcohol Policies From A Health Systems Perspective: The Cases Of The Philippines And Singapore, Gianna Gayle H. Amul, Jean-Francois Etter
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
No abstract provided.
Leveraging National And Global Political Determinants Of Health To Promote Equity In Cancer Care, Edward Christopher Dee, Michelle Ann B. Eala, Janine Patricia G. Robredo, Duvern Ramiah, Anne Hubbard, Frances Dominique V. Ho, Richard Sullivan, Ajay Aggarwal, Christopher M. Booth, Gerardo D. Legaspi, Paul L. Nguyen, C. S. Pramesh, Surbhi Grover
Leveraging National And Global Political Determinants Of Health To Promote Equity In Cancer Care, Edward Christopher Dee, Michelle Ann B. Eala, Janine Patricia G. Robredo, Duvern Ramiah, Anne Hubbard, Frances Dominique V. Ho, Richard Sullivan, Ajay Aggarwal, Christopher M. Booth, Gerardo D. Legaspi, Paul L. Nguyen, C. S. Pramesh, Surbhi Grover
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Health and politics are deeply intertwined. In the context of national and global cancer care delivery, political forces-the political determinants of health-influence every level of the cancer care continuum. We explore the "3-I" framework, which structures the upstream political forces that affect policy choices in the context of actors' interests, ideas, and institutions, to examine how political determinants of health underlie cancer disparities. Borrowing from the work of PA Hall, M-P Pomey, CJ Ho, and other thinkers, interests are the agendas of individuals and groups in power. Ideas represent beliefs or knowledge about what is or what should be. Institutions …
Measuring Quality Of Care For Universal Health Coverage In The Western Pacific, Arianna Maever Loreche, Veincent Christian F. Pepito, Kenneth Y. Hartigan-Go, Manuel M. Dayrit
Measuring Quality Of Care For Universal Health Coverage In The Western Pacific, Arianna Maever Loreche, Veincent Christian F. Pepito, Kenneth Y. Hartigan-Go, Manuel M. Dayrit
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
To deliver on the promise of universal health coverage, regions and countries need to invest in high-quality health systems and put quality of care at the forefront of priority setting and agenda. The Western Pacific Region and its member countries should establish measurements and standards to ensure delivery of high-quality services. In order to effectively do so, individual and system capacities to measure and use quality-of-care data should be strengthened, localized initiatives to develop quality-of-care measures of practice and policy relevance need to be carried out, accountability mechanisms should be in place, and the role of quality as a driver …
Socio-Economic Factors And Its Influence On The Association Between Temperature And Dengue Incidence In 61 Provinces Of The Philippines, 2010–2019, Xerxes Seposo, Sary Valenzuela, Geminn Louis Apostol
Socio-Economic Factors And Its Influence On The Association Between Temperature And Dengue Incidence In 61 Provinces Of The Philippines, 2010–2019, Xerxes Seposo, Sary Valenzuela, Geminn Louis Apostol
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Background
Temperature has a significant impact on dengue incidence, however, changes on the temperature-dengue relationship across axes of socio-economic vulnerability is not well described. This study sought to determine the association between dengue and temperature in multiple locations in the Philippines and explore the effect modification by socio-economic factors.
Method
Nationwide dengue cases per province from 2010 to 2019 and data on temperature were obtained from the Philippines’ Department of Health–Epidemiological Bureau and ERA5-land, respectively. A generalized additive mixed model (GAMM) with a distributed lag non-linear model was utilized to examine the association between temperature and dengue inci-dence. We further …
Global, Regional, And National Burden Of Diabetes From 1990 To 2021, With Projections Of Prevalence To 2050: A Systematic Analysis For The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2021, Kanyin Liane Ong, Lauryn K. Stafford, Susan A. Mclaughlin, Edward J. Boyko, Stein Emil Vollset, Amanda E. Smith, Bronte E. Dalton, Joe Duprey, Jessica A. Cruz, Hailey Hagins, Paulina A. Lindstedt, Amirali Aali, Yohannes Habtegiorgis Abate, Melsew Dagne Abate, Mohammadreza Abbasian, Zeinab Abbasi-Kangevari, Mohsen Abbasi-Kangevari, Samar Abd Elhafeez, Rami Abd-Rabu, Deldar Morad Abdulah, Abu Yousuf Md Abdullah, Veincent Christian Pepito
Global, Regional, And National Burden Of Diabetes From 1990 To 2021, With Projections Of Prevalence To 2050: A Systematic Analysis For The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2021, Kanyin Liane Ong, Lauryn K. Stafford, Susan A. Mclaughlin, Edward J. Boyko, Stein Emil Vollset, Amanda E. Smith, Bronte E. Dalton, Joe Duprey, Jessica A. Cruz, Hailey Hagins, Paulina A. Lindstedt, Amirali Aali, Yohannes Habtegiorgis Abate, Melsew Dagne Abate, Mohammadreza Abbasian, Zeinab Abbasi-Kangevari, Mohsen Abbasi-Kangevari, Samar Abd Elhafeez, Rami Abd-Rabu, Deldar Morad Abdulah, Abu Yousuf Md Abdullah, Veincent Christian Pepito
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Background
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, and affects people regardless of country, age group, or sex. Using the most recent evidentiary and analytical framework from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD), we produced location-specific, age-specific, and sex-specific estimates of diabetes prevalence and burden from 1990 to 2021, the proportion of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in 2021, the proportion of the type 2 diabetes burden attributable to selected risk factors, and projections of diabetes prevalence through 2050.
Methods
Estimates of diabetes prevalence and burden were computed in …
Factors Affecting Treatment Adherence Among Leprosy Patients: Perceptions Of Healthcare Providers, Veincent Christian F. Pepito, Arianna Maever Loreche, Rae Erica D. Samontina, Sarah Jane A. Abdon, David Norman L. Fuentes, Ofelia P. Saniel
Factors Affecting Treatment Adherence Among Leprosy Patients: Perceptions Of Healthcare Providers, Veincent Christian F. Pepito, Arianna Maever Loreche, Rae Erica D. Samontina, Sarah Jane A. Abdon, David Norman L. Fuentes, Ofelia P. Saniel
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Background
Treatment adherence is a vital aspect in the management of chronic diseases like leprosy; however, most studies on treatment adherence focus on patients. This study aims to examine the perceptions of healthcare providers on factors that can promote or prevent patients from adhering to treatment.
Methods
We conducted three focus group discussions (FGDs) with healthcare providers who have at least one year experience in managing leprosy in three large leprosy case-holding hospitals in Metro Manila, Philippines. We audio-recorded, transcribed, translated the FGD proceedings, and analyzed the transcripts thematically to identify patient-intrinsic and patient-extrinsic enablers and barriers to treatment adherence …
The Viral Picture Of Well-Being: Biggest Concerns, Losses, And Unintended Gifts Of Covid-19 In The Philippines, Ma Teresa Tuason, Kelly Perniciaro, Richel Lamadrid, Jego Mallillin, C. Dominik Güss
The Viral Picture Of Well-Being: Biggest Concerns, Losses, And Unintended Gifts Of Covid-19 In The Philippines, Ma Teresa Tuason, Kelly Perniciaro, Richel Lamadrid, Jego Mallillin, C. Dominik Güss
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed more than anticipated about global human functioning and resiliency. This Philippines-based study replicated a recent U.S. COVID analysis on psychological well-being (PWB). Factors examined herein were grouped into categories for analysis: 1) predictors of PWB, 2) areas of greatest stress or worry (biggest concerns), 3) perceived or real losses across SES, and 4) identified “unintended gifts” across PWB. Participants (n = 1345) were volunteers who responded to an online survey from August to September 2021, peak of the Delta variant. Three general groups of predictors (biological, psychological, and socio-economic) contributed to PWB. A regression model containing …
Significant Others And Students’ Leisure-Time Physical Activity Intention: A Prospective Test Of The Social Influence In Sport Model, Diana L.Y. Su, Alfred S.Y. Lee, Joan S.K. Chung, Tracy C.W. Tang, Catherine M. Capio, Lei Zhang, Derwin K. C. Chan
Significant Others And Students’ Leisure-Time Physical Activity Intention: A Prospective Test Of The Social Influence In Sport Model, Diana L.Y. Su, Alfred S.Y. Lee, Joan S.K. Chung, Tracy C.W. Tang, Catherine M. Capio, Lei Zhang, Derwin K. C. Chan
Health Sciences Faculty Publications
This two-wave prospective study applied the Social Influence in Sport Model to investigate whether the social influences of parents, physical education (PE) teachers, and peers were predictive of students' intention to engage in leisure-time physical activity (PA). Participants were 2,484 secondary school students (11–18 years old) who completed a questionnaire assessing positive influence, punishment, and dysfunction from the three social agents (parents, PE teachers, and peers) at baseline, and PA intention at a 1-month follow-up. Structural equation modelling (SEM) yielded excellent goodness-of-fit and consistent pathways between the three social agents. Students' leisure-time PA intention (R2 =.103 to 0.112) was positively …
Nutrition In Times Of Crisis: A Qualitative Study In Siargao Island, Philippines, During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Gideon Lasco, Vincen Gregory Yu, Julie Madelo Compra, Phetdavanh Leuangvilay, Rapeepong Suphanchaimat, Yunting Zhang, Charina Javier
Nutrition In Times Of Crisis: A Qualitative Study In Siargao Island, Philippines, During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Gideon Lasco, Vincen Gregory Yu, Julie Madelo Compra, Phetdavanh Leuangvilay, Rapeepong Suphanchaimat, Yunting Zhang, Charina Javier
Development Studies Faculty Publications
Objectives
Despite the public-health significance of both malnutrition and crises, little has been done to explore the convergence of the two domains and develop ways to improve policies and practices, especially in rural communities. This article remedies that knowledge gap by focusing on nutrition-related changes, responses, and practices during crisis situations in Siargao Island, Philippines, using the COVID-19 pandemic as a backdrop.
Methods
Forty-six (46) semi-structured interviews were conducted among parents, caregivers, local health workers, and local officials of Del Carmen, Siargao Island. Principles of thematic analysis were applied to data analysis using NVivo 12. Afterwards, the preliminary data were …
Using An Online Calculator To Describe Excess Mortality In The Philippines During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Julius Migriño Jr, Ma Rosario Bernardo-Lazaro
Using An Online Calculator To Describe Excess Mortality In The Philippines During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Julius Migriño Jr, Ma Rosario Bernardo-Lazaro
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Objective
Excess mortality is an indicator of the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aims to describe excess mortality in the Philippines from January 2020 to December 2021 using an online all-cause mortality and excess mortality calculator.
Methods
All-cause mortality datasets from 2015 to 2021 from the Philippine Statistics Authority were obtained and analysed using the World Health Organization Western Pacific Regional Office All-Cause Mortality Calculator. Expected mortality, excess mortality and P-scores were obtained using two models, 5-year averages and negative binomial regression, for total deaths and by administrative region.
Results
Reported national all-cause mortality exceeded the …
The Policy Environment Of Self-Care: A Case Study Of The Philippines, Leonardo Jaminola Iii, Jana Marie Negre, Veincent Christian F. Pepito, Arianna Maever Loreche, Manuel M. Dayrit
The Policy Environment Of Self-Care: A Case Study Of The Philippines, Leonardo Jaminola Iii, Jana Marie Negre, Veincent Christian F. Pepito, Arianna Maever Loreche, Manuel M. Dayrit
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Self-care is the ability and empowerment of individuals to maintain health through informed health-care decisions, with or without the support of a health provider. High-income countries have made advances to their conceptualization, research and institutionalization of self-care, given its reported benefits to patients, the health system and economy. A similar undertaking in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with already fragile health systems is warranted as highlighted by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Our article therefore aimed to describe and analyse the policy environment of self-care using the Philippines as a case study, which may have relevance to other similar countries …
Disparities In Access To Cancer Diagnostics In Asean Member Countries, Nicole Rose I. Alberto, Isabelle Rose I. Alberto, Corinna Victoria M. Puyat, Maria Alexandra R. Antonio, Frances Dominique V. Ho, Edward Christopher Dee, Brandon A. Mahal, Michelle Ann B. Eala
Disparities In Access To Cancer Diagnostics In Asean Member Countries, Nicole Rose I. Alberto, Isabelle Rose I. Alberto, Corinna Victoria M. Puyat, Maria Alexandra R. Antonio, Frances Dominique V. Ho, Edward Christopher Dee, Brandon A. Mahal, Michelle Ann B. Eala
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Diagnostics, including laboratory tests, medical and nuclear imaging, and molecular testing, are essential in the diagnosis and management of cancer to optimize clinical outcomes. With the continuous rise in cancer mortality and morbidity in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), there exists a critical need to evaluate the accessibility of cancer diagnostics in the region so as to direct multifaceted interventions that will address regional inequities and inadequacies in cancer care. This paper identifies existing gaps in service delivery, health workforce, health information systems, leadership and governance, and financing and how these contribute to disparities in access to cancer …
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: An Update, Frederick Berro Rivera, Abdullah Al-Abcha, Marie Francesca Mapua Ansay, John Vincent Usita Magalong, Vincent Anthony Songheng Tang, Hannah May Ona, Karissa Alyanna Miralles, Rausche Sausa, Rodie Abram Florendo Uy, Edgar V. Lerma, Fareed Moses S. Collado, Peter A. Mccullough, Annabelle Santos Volgman
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: An Update, Frederick Berro Rivera, Abdullah Al-Abcha, Marie Francesca Mapua Ansay, John Vincent Usita Magalong, Vincent Anthony Songheng Tang, Hannah May Ona, Karissa Alyanna Miralles, Rausche Sausa, Rodie Abram Florendo Uy, Edgar V. Lerma, Fareed Moses S. Collado, Peter A. Mccullough, Annabelle Santos Volgman
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Background
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a relatively novel minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis. Although it has been proven effective in improving mortality and quality of life, TAVR is associated with serious complications, such as acute kidney injury (AKI).
Summary
TAVR-associated AKI is likely due to several factors such as sustained hypotension, transapical approach, volume of contrast use, and baseline low GFR. This narrative review aims to present an overview of the latest literature and evidence regarding the definition of TAVR-associated AKI, its risk factors, and its impact on morbidity and …
Role Of Oxides Of Nitrogen In The Ozone-Cardiorespiratory Visit Association, Xerxes Seposo, Kayo Ueda, Chris Fook Sheng Ng, Lina Madaniyazi, Seiji Sugata, Ayako Yoshino, Akinori Takami
Role Of Oxides Of Nitrogen In The Ozone-Cardiorespiratory Visit Association, Xerxes Seposo, Kayo Ueda, Chris Fook Sheng Ng, Lina Madaniyazi, Seiji Sugata, Ayako Yoshino, Akinori Takami
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications
Ozone (O3)-induced health effects vary in terms of severity, from deterioration of lung function and hospitalization to death. Several studies have reported a linear increase in health risks after O3 exposure. However, current evidence suggests a non-linear U- and J-shaped concentration-response (C-R) function. The potential increasing risks with decreasing O3 concentrations may seem counterintuitive from the traditional standpoint that decreasing exposure should lead to decreasing health risks. Tus, the question of whether the increasing risks with decreasing concentrations are truly O3-induced or might be from other C-R mechanisms. If these potential risks were not accounted for, this may have contributed …
Inequalities And Impacts On Poverty Incidence Of Tobacco, Alcohol, And Health Out-Of-Pocket Expenditures In The Philippines, 2012–2018, Nel Jason Haw
Inequalities And Impacts On Poverty Incidence Of Tobacco, Alcohol, And Health Out-Of-Pocket Expenditures In The Philippines, 2012–2018, Nel Jason Haw
Health Sciences Faculty Publications
The Philippines increased taxes for tobacco and alcohol products and expanded population coverage under the national social health insurance scheme from 2012 to 2018. This paper examines inequalities in tobacco, alcohol, and health out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures in the Philippines using the Family Income and Expenditure Survey 2012, 2015, and 2018. Fewer households reported spending on tobacco and alcohol, and the amount decreased among poor households over time, resulting in a decrease in impoverishment. Tobacco and alcohol spending was regressive, with the magnitude of regressivity decreasing between 2015 and 2018. Health OOP expenditures decreased between 2015 and 2018, with the magnitude …