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The Relationship Among Level Of Intimacy, Romantic Attachment, Coping Strategies, And Negative Emotional Experiences In Young Adults With Ghosting Experience, Piyaporn Prasertwit Jan 2019

The Relationship Among Level Of Intimacy, Romantic Attachment, Coping Strategies, And Negative Emotional Experiences In Young Adults With Ghosting Experience, Piyaporn Prasertwit

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The study aimed to explore ghosting or when the reasons for romantic relationship termination and subsequent disappearance of one’s partner are not conveyed in Thai society, which has objectives as follow: 1. To explore the relationship between level of intimacy (9 levels) and negative emotional experience (negative-self emotions and negative-others emotions) 2. To explore the relationship between level of intimacy (9 levels), romantic attachment (attachment anxiety, and attachment avoidant), and coping strategies (emotional release, direct approach, accommodation/acceptance, denial/blaming others, and self-blame/self-focused) Participants were 335 young adults aged 18 – 30 years old (M = 22.3 years) who have had experience …

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The Effect Of A Growth Mindset Intervention On Underprivileged Students’ English Intelligence Mindset And Academic Resilience With Perceived English Teacher Support As A Moderator, Pimporn Buathong Jan 2019

The Effect Of A Growth Mindset Intervention On Underprivileged Students’ English Intelligence Mindset And Academic Resilience With Perceived English Teacher Support As A Moderator, Pimporn Buathong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The main purposes of this study were to delve into the effects of a growth mindset intervention on underprivileged students’ growth mindset in English intelligence and academic resilience in English and into the mediating role of the growth mindset. Also, this research examined the moderating role of perceived English teacher support. Participants were 216 Mattayom 2 students from 2 schools in the Eastern region of Thailand (The second school served as a site for partial replication). Students from each school were systematically assigned into two groups based on their odd or even student identification numbers. The experimental conditions were randomly …

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Service Quality, Patient Satisfaction, And Types Of Medical Insurance Towards The Revisit Intention To Private Hospitals Among Outpatients In South Tangerang City, Indonesia, Fena Amalia Untari Jan 2019

Service Quality, Patient Satisfaction, And Types Of Medical Insurance Towards The Revisit Intention To Private Hospitals Among Outpatients In South Tangerang City, Indonesia, Fena Amalia Untari

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimated global health care growth will be higher than 20% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2050 which impacts the hospital providers to implement the concept of health for all and to ensure it meets the patient’s expectation. In Indonesia, 1,787 private hospitals are operating and being encouraged to involve in developing hospitals. As it reflects the need of excellent quality healthcare, this study aimed to assess the association between socio-demographic characteristics, service quality, patient satisfaction and types of medical insurance towards the revisit intention to private hospitals among outpatients in South Tangerang …

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A Comparison Of Emotion Regulation Strategies’ Effectiveness Under Cognitive Fatigue, Sirinapa Churassamee Jan 2019

A Comparison Of Emotion Regulation Strategies’ Effectiveness Under Cognitive Fatigue, Sirinapa Churassamee

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research compared the effectiveness of three emotion regulation strategies including reappraisal, distraction, and affect labeling under cognitive fatigue. In the 2 (fatigue vs. non-fatigue) × 3 (emotion regulation strategies) within-subject design, 46 participants were randomly assigned into conditions using an incomplete block design method. Self-report negative emotions and skin conductance responses to emotion-eliciting pictures were measured to compare the effectiveness of the strategies. Results showed that reappraisal was more effective in regulating negative emotions than distraction and affect labeling in both fatigue and non-fatigue conditions. While reappraisal was a robust method of regulating emotion, the other two less-demanding strategies …

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Pregnancy Outcome And Exclusive Breastfeeding Status Among Adolescent Mother In Matlab, Bangladesh: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Aminur Rahman Shaheen Jan 2019

Pregnancy Outcome And Exclusive Breastfeeding Status Among Adolescent Mother In Matlab, Bangladesh: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Aminur Rahman Shaheen

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Sixteen million adolescents give birth each year, constituting 11% of all births world-wide, mostly in low- and middle- income countries. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is an established subsidy for both mothers and infants but unfortunately the rate of breastfeeding among adolescent mothers is lowest worldwide. This paper reports on trends in adolescent pregnancy and associated adverse birth outcomes, ANC, facility delivery, practice of EBF in Matlab, Bangladesh. Methods: Total 5,774 adolescent mothers in the HDSS database between 2007 and 2015 were used as the study population. These data were used to examine trends in adolescent motherhood in the icddr,b service …

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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 Jan 2019

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 …

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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 Jan 2019

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 …

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Effectiveness Of Health Talk Education Program On Hpv (Human Papillomavirus) Knowledge, Perception And Children Vaccination Intention Among Mothers Of Secondary School Boys In Hue Province Vietnam : A Quasi-Experimental Study, Nguyen Minh Duc Jan 2019

Effectiveness Of Health Talk Education Program On Hpv (Human Papillomavirus) Knowledge, Perception And Children Vaccination Intention Among Mothers Of Secondary School Boys In Hue Province Vietnam : A Quasi-Experimental Study, Nguyen Minh Duc

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

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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 Jan 2019

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 …

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Effects Of Multi-Component Program On Family Caregiver’S Engagement In Promoting Safety Of Hospitalized Children: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Pataraporn Yubonpunt Jan 2019

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 …

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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 Jan 2019

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, , …

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Comparative Study Of The Effectiveness Between Used And Non-Used Noise Warning Application On Promoting The Wearing Of Hearing Protection Among Steel Industry Workers In Samut Prakan Province Thailand, Petcharat Kerdonfag Jan 2019

Comparative Study Of The Effectiveness Between Used And Non-Used Noise Warning Application On Promoting The Wearing Of Hearing Protection Among Steel Industry Workers In Samut Prakan Province Thailand, Petcharat Kerdonfag

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The exposure to loud noises from occupational performance is a major problem for workers in steel mills. The operators have to be exposed to loud noises from various types of steel production machinery at all times. These noises may affect to the operator's hearing perception in spite the factories themselves have set up hearing conservation program whereas one element is the procurement of loud noise protection equipment to workers working in loud noise area. But it is still found that the operators hardly prefer wearing hearing protection devices during their working hours to work without wearing them. The main objective …

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Parents' Knowledge, Attitude, And Preventive Practice About Sexual Harassment Of Children In Travel And Tourism Destination In Lombok, Indonesia, Siti Syahidati Fauzana Jan 2019

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) …

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Effectiveness Of The Self Static Stretching Strengthening Program On Physical Performances In Market Vendors: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Salila Cetthakrikul Jan 2019

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 …

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Predictors Of Suicidal Idea In The Elderly Living In Bangkok, Thailand, Supasaek Virojanapa Jan 2019

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 …

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Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Of Water Consumption In Flood-Prone Communities, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand, Teeraphat Attavinijtrakarn Jan 2019

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 …

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Factors Associated With Food Safety Knowledge And Practice Among Street Food Vendors In Taunggyi Township, Myanmar : A Cross-Sectional Study, Tin Aung Soe Htway Jan 2019

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 …

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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 Jan 2019

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 …

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Association Between Sanitary Toilet Coverage Rate And Intestinal Infectious Disease In Jiangsu Province, China, Tingting Chen Jan 2019

Association Between Sanitary Toilet Coverage Rate And Intestinal Infectious Disease In Jiangsu Province, China, Tingting Chen

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Intestinal infectious diseases are one of the most common disease group prevalent worldwide. It is also the commonly report acute infectious diseases in Jiangsu Province, China. This problem may result from the use of unhygienic toilet. Chinese government had announced the China's toilet improvement campaign for more than decades. The purpose of this ongoing campaign is to improve the hygiene and promote health. However, there is limited study evaluating the effect of toilet improvement and the incidence of intestinal infectious diseases. This study aims to determine the association of the increasing of sanitary toilets and intestinal infectious diseases in Jiangsu …

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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 Jan 2019

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) …

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Effectiveness Of The Enhanced Psychological Well-Being Intervention In Family Caregivers Of Schizophrenic Patients, Yada Thongthammarat Jan 2019

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 …

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The Utilization Of Institutional Delivery Service Among Mothers Of Under 2 Years Old Children In Gambella Region Ethiopia, Menna Okok Ojulu Jan 2019

The Utilization Of Institutional Delivery Service Among Mothers Of Under 2 Years Old Children In Gambella Region Ethiopia, Menna Okok Ojulu

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Home delivery is common in sub Saharan states including Ethiopia leading to cause morbidity and mortality of maternal and child health. This study aims to determine factors affecting utilization of institutional delivery among mothers of under two-year-old children in Gambella regional state, Ethiopia Method: A cross sectional study which approach 404 mothers of under too years old children in Gambella region, western Ethiopia. By using multistage and purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by self-administer questioner to find predisposing, enabling, need factors. Descriptive, Pearson’s Chi-square, and Fisher exact were performed to describe and determine the associations. Result: The study …

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Depression And Domestic Violence Experiences Among Postpartum Women In Nepal, Pallavi Koirala Jan 2019

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 …

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Factors Influencing ‘Stage Of Change’ Among Alcohol Use Disorder Patients In Rehabilitation Centers In Kathmandu, Nepal, Pranab Dahal Jan 2019

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 …

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Lead Poisoning Among Communication Radio-Repair Workers In Signal Department Royal Thai Army Samutsakhon Province, Thailand, Manasawee Thongsringklee Jan 2019

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 …

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Breast Self-Examination Among Akha Women In Chiang Rai Province Thailand: Policy Recommendations Based On The Formative Research Study Design, Sirinan Suwannaporn Jan 2019

Breast Self-Examination Among Akha Women In Chiang Rai Province Thailand: Policy Recommendations Based On The Formative Research Study Design, Sirinan Suwannaporn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: The mortality rate of breast cancer has increased in several countries in Asia. In Thailand, this fact is confirmed by the hospital–based cancer registry annual report which ranked breast cancer as first of all female cancer patients. One an urgent concern of prevention and education on early detection is Breast Self-Examination (BSE). ‘Akha’ women, the largest ethnic group in Chiang Rai, northern part of Thailand, have a significantly low percentage of BSE practice because of language barrier and other problems. This study aims to identify factors associated with BSE among this ethic group to better understand the reasoning for …

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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 Jan 2019

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 …

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Household Pyrethroid Insecticides Exposure In Relation To Pyrethroid Metabolite And Gaba Level Effects Of Young Children In Urban Area, Bangkok Thailand, Jadsada Kunno Jan 2019

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 …

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Effect Of Peer Support Intervention On Anxiety, Depression And Quality Of Life Among Female Breast Cancer Patients On Chemotherapy In Yangon, Myanmar: Randomized Controlled Trial, Min Thu Naung Jan 2019

Effect Of Peer Support Intervention On Anxiety, Depression And Quality Of Life Among Female Breast Cancer Patients On Chemotherapy In Yangon, Myanmar: Randomized Controlled Trial, Min Thu Naung

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: The physical and psychological symptoms occurring after diagnosis and during chemotherapy have a negative effect on the quality of life (QOL) of breast cancer patients. Anxiety and depression are also linked with a deprived QOL and prognosis. This study evaluated the effect of peer support intervention on knowledge about chemotherapy, self-efficacy, empathy, consumer satisfaction, anxiety, depression and QOL of female breast cancer patients on chemotherapy in Yangon, Myanmar. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at Shwe Yaung Hnin Si Cancer Foundation clinic in Yangon. A total of 74 patients participated and they were assigned randomly into an intervention …

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Undernutrition And Its Determinants Among Under-Five Children Of Indigenous Thami Population In Dolakha District, Nepal, Keshav Dahal Jan 2019

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 …

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