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The Efficacy And Safety Of Herbal Medicine Combination For Management Of Leg Symptoms Due To Chronic Venous Diseasethai Patients : A Double Blind Ed Randomized Controlled Trial, Anan Udombhornprabha Jan 2018

The Efficacy And Safety Of Herbal Medicine Combination For Management Of Leg Symptoms Due To Chronic Venous Diseasethai Patients : A Double Blind Ed Randomized Controlled Trial, Anan Udombhornprabha

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The herbal medicine combination containing 2% Asiaticoside and 1% Acemannan in a 2% Acetyl Salicylic Acid in beeswax encapsulation as an ACTIVE treatment ( HMC) was developed as a topical gel preparation as treatment options for Chronic Venous Disease (CVD) with mild-to-moderate severity. Methods: The efficacy and safety of HMC as compared with a CONTROL treatment (C) (2% Acetylsalicylic Acid) was investigated in a double-blind randomized controlled trial, 42 CVD patients, 21 of whom allocated either HMC or C, for 12-week continuous treatment. The efficacy assessment employed Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS), Physician-Rating Symptoms Perception Score (PRSPS), Patients Self-Rating Symptoms …

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Parent Vaccine Hesitancy On Their Children Measles Rubella (Mr) Vaccination Of Urban Area In Indonesia, Ardyansyah Arthin Jan 2018

Parent Vaccine Hesitancy On Their Children Measles Rubella (Mr) Vaccination Of Urban Area In Indonesia, Ardyansyah Arthin

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

introduction: Although vaccine has been one of the biggest achievements in public health, number of people who still question the benefit of vaccine gets bigger each year. It happens all over the globe, including Indonesia. The reason of this hesitancy toward vaccination is different from each region and as the result, it makes people either completely accepted it, accept but not sure to completely refuse the vaccine. This research is held to see the vaccination status toward MR vaccine. Methodology: A cross-sectional study carried out in Makassar city, Indonesia from March-May 2019 using online self-administered questionnaire. Snowball sampling technique was …

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Knowledge, Attitude And Health Care Practices For Gender-Based Violence Cases In Yangon, Myanmar, Aye Nyein Ei Jan 2018

Knowledge, Attitude And Health Care Practices For Gender-Based Violence Cases In Yangon, Myanmar, Aye Nyein Ei

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Gender-based violence has negative impact on physical, psychological and social wellbeing of the survivor. The initial response can lessen the magnitude of the effect and thus the health care sector's readiness to response GBV cases is important. Hence, a study to explore the knowledge, attitude and practice level regarding GBV response among health care personnel was conducted. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 48 public hospitals in Yangon, Myanmar during April and May 2019 involving 398 health care personnel (doctors and nurses). The measurement tool is self-administered structured questionnaires for demographic assessment, knowledge, attitude, supportive environmental factors and practice. Analysis …

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Risk Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And Changing Of Cardiovascular Biomarkers Among Bangkok Firefighters, Chinchuta Khumtong Jan 2018

Risk Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And Changing Of Cardiovascular Biomarkers Among Bangkok Firefighters, Chinchuta Khumtong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Urban firefighters are at risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because of their occupational exposure to trauma event. PTSD has been recognized as public health problem because it links to many health consequences including cardiovascular disease. This study was conducted in 2 phases. The first phase; a cross-sectional study, was aimed to determine a prevalence of risk of PTSD among all Bangkok firefighters and to access its associated factors. The second phase; a longitudinal study, aimed to access an association between risk of PTSD and changes of cardiovascular biomarker (Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP), Troponin T (TnT), and high-sensitive C-reactive protein …

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Prevalence And Factors Associated With Anemia Among Pregnant Women Attending Amda Hospital Of Eastern Nepal, Gaurab Acharya Jan 2018

Prevalence And Factors Associated With Anemia Among Pregnant Women Attending Amda Hospital Of Eastern Nepal, Gaurab Acharya

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Anemia in pregnancy is a global public health problem, affecting nearly 40% of the pregnant women worldwide. The higher burden of anemia was found in Nepal with 46% prevalence among pregnant women. This study is a health facility-based cross-sectional study carried out from September to October 2018. A total of 420 pregnant women of reproductive age group (18-49 years) attending the antenatal check-up in AMDA Hospital of Damak, Jhapa were recruited in this study. Data was collected through a validated semi-structured questionnaire. Collected data was analyzed in SPSS 22. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in data analysis. Chi-square …

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Patterns Of Use In Alcohol Drinking And Betel Nuts Chewing Among Workers Of Myitnge Train Carriage And Wagons Workshop, Myanmar, Htet Myat Aung Jan 2018

Patterns Of Use In Alcohol Drinking And Betel Nuts Chewing Among Workers Of Myitnge Train Carriage And Wagons Workshop, Myanmar, Htet Myat Aung

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Alcohol drinking is a major concern and cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world. Historically, alcohol is still holding an important role in social interaction, relationship and bonding. Excessive amount of alcohol drinking is leading to more than 200 diseases and injury conditions including alcohol dependence, liver cirrhosis, cancers and injuries. Betel nut has been used widely throughout the history and deeply cultivated in some religious and some sociocultural events. Although betel nut chewing is not a problem for worldwide but still affects the Asia and Pacific regions such as Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, Cambodia and Papua …

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An Association Between Job Stress, Social Support And Insomnia Among Public Health Workers In Thailand., Kanokrat Paitool Jan 2018

An Association Between Job Stress, Social Support And Insomnia Among Public Health Workers In Thailand., Kanokrat Paitool

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Sleep disorder is the global burden public health problem nowadays. Sleep disorders link to several health problem including mental health, cardiovascular diseases, and unintentional injury. Insomnia is a type of sleep disorders which have sign of cannot sleep or difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep or woke up at night, or both them. The insomnia rather difficultly to define, however an individual's report is used to identify its severity. Public health workers is an occupation dealing with distribution and determinants of health-related among population. Those people work with the high pressure including workload, working hours, conflict between different beliefs, lack …

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Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards Rational Use Of Antibiotics Among Bangladeshi Medical Tourist In Bangkok, Thailand., Kazi Sabina Arju Jan 2018

Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards Rational Use Of Antibiotics Among Bangladeshi Medical Tourist In Bangkok, Thailand., Kazi Sabina Arju

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Antibiotics are special drugs used for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections. Antibiotic resistance tends to increase medical expenses, prolonged hospital stays, and increased death rate. Nowadays, antibiotic resistance is one of the most challenges to global public health. Excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics plays an important role in increasing antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance is becoming a global health problem, because the ease of international travel may increase the rapid spread of resistant microorganisms around the world. The aim of this study to strengthen the research gap and to describe the socio-demographic factor and to assess the level …

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Prevalence And Factors Associated With Safe Sex Behaviors Among Adolescent Vocational Students In Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, Maneebongkot Chaumaroeng Jan 2018

Prevalence And Factors Associated With Safe Sex Behaviors Among Adolescent Vocational Students In Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, Maneebongkot Chaumaroeng

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Premature sexual intercourse among adolescent can be linked to HIV and sexual transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with safe sex behaviors among adolescent vocational students in Nakhn Ractchasima province, Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study(n=332) was conducted from August-October 2018 by using self-administered questionnaire. Bivariate (Chi-square test) and multivariate analysis ( logistic regression) were performed to identified the factors associated with safe sex behaviors among adolescent vocational students in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand. Results: finding revealed that the participants were male 57.8% and female 42.2%with an average age of …

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Factors Associated With Shift Work Disorder Among Nurses In A Private Hospital Bangkok Thailand, Marisa Tangkumnerd Jan 2018

Factors Associated With Shift Work Disorder Among Nurses In A Private Hospital Bangkok Thailand, Marisa Tangkumnerd

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background : Shift work disorder (SWD) is a kind of circadian rhythms sleep disorder related to sleep problem and shift work schedule. SWD is classified by excessive daytime sleepiness and/or insomnia equal or more than 1 month which is related to shift work schedule. Nurse is a health profession who work as a shift schedule. The aim of this study is to identify associated factors of shift work disorder (SWD) among private hospital nurses. Method : A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 207 registered nurse in a private hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. Standard questionnaire including insomnia (Bergen Insomnia Scale), …

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Sexual Risk Behaviors And Sexual Harassment Among Female Beer Promoters In Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, Mathudara Phaiyarom Jan 2018

Sexual Risk Behaviors And Sexual Harassment Among Female Beer Promoters In Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, Mathudara Phaiyarom

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Beer promoters can be found throughout the country and Chiang Mai after alcohol drinks advertising was illegal according to Alcohol Beverage Control Act. From their working conditions, they are faced with sexual harassment and encourage to drink with clients which probably leads to sexual risk behaviors. There are few evidence-based researches about their sexual risk behaviors and sexual harassment so it is hard to solve these situations. This study aimed to determine their demographic data, sexual activities, attitudes, working conditions, sexual risk behaviors, and sexual harassment female beer promoters in Chiang Mai. Moreover, it aimed to find the association between …

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Effectiveness Of “Men In Maternity Health (Mim)” Intervention To Improve Husband Involvement In Birth Preparedness And Complication Readiness For Safe Motherhood In Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar: A Quasi-Experimental Study, May Chan Oo Jan 2018

Effectiveness Of “Men In Maternity Health (Mim)” Intervention To Improve Husband Involvement In Birth Preparedness And Complication Readiness For Safe Motherhood In Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar: A Quasi-Experimental Study, May Chan Oo

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Involving husbands in birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) has been encouraged as a new strategy to improve maternal health for safe motherhood since 2000. Myanmar is a patriarchy society and despite the strong domination of husbands on the health of their families, their involvement in maternal health are still limited. This quasi-experimental study aimed to determine the effectiveness of 'Men in Maternity Health' (MiM) intervention to improve husband involvement in BP/CR and institutional delivery for safe motherhood in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Total 198 husbands of pregnant women were included (99 husbands from each Township): Lewe Township as study …

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Effectiveness Of Self-Management Education Through Crocheting In Improving Quality Of Life And Blood Glucose Level Among Adult Female Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Public Health Centers Bangkok Thailand: Quasi-Experimental Study, Monthalee Nooseisai Jan 2018

Effectiveness Of Self-Management Education Through Crocheting In Improving Quality Of Life And Blood Glucose Level Among Adult Female Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Public Health Centers Bangkok Thailand: Quasi-Experimental Study, Monthalee Nooseisai

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

One of Diabetic treatment goal is optimum quality of life. DM patients are suggested to control blood glucose to be in the normal range. Stress may increase blood sugar levels. Diabetes self-management education (DSME) is important for patient’s diabetes management. Outcomes of DSME trend to related with the elements of the DSME interventions. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of self-management education through crocheting program in improving quality of life (QOL) and blood glucose level among adult female patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in public health centers Bangkok Thailand. A quasi-experimental study with control group was conducted in …

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Improving Willingness To Pay And Utilization Of Maternal Neonatal And Child Health Services By Empowering Women Groups Participating In Voluntary Savings And Loans Schemes In Gombe State Nigeria, Muhammad Basheer Yahya Jan 2018

Improving Willingness To Pay And Utilization Of Maternal Neonatal And Child Health Services By Empowering Women Groups Participating In Voluntary Savings And Loans Schemes In Gombe State Nigeria, Muhammad Basheer Yahya

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Gombe State in North Eastern Nigeria is one of the states in the region that records the highest maternal and newborn death rates in the world. Poverty incidence is 72.2% in the state and a great deal of women in the villages don't have tangible means of livelihood and heavily rely on their husbands. Empowering these women through formation of women groups saving schemes, literacy, maternal health and vocational training, will improve their economic power and enhance their utilization of these vital maternal services. The study was a quasi-experimental one with non-equivalent experimental and comparison groups. Data for this study …

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Depression, Anxiety And Stress Association Among Taze Boarding School Adolescent, Shwe Bo District, Sgaing Division, Myanmar : A Cross-Sectional Study, Nanda Win Jan 2018

Depression, Anxiety And Stress Association Among Taze Boarding School Adolescent, Shwe Bo District, Sgaing Division, Myanmar : A Cross-Sectional Study, Nanda Win

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Adolescent is a transition phase from childhood to adulthood. Therefore, there are various problems occurring in that period such as physical, social and mental health issues. The study purpose is to describe prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress and to explore the associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 360 adolescents at three boarding schools in Taze, Myanmar. Data were collected by self-administered. The measurement tools including socio demographic characteristics, Modified form of social support scale, Pearlin's mastery scale, Rosenberg self-esteem scale and Depression, anxiety, stress -21 scale (DASS 21). Multivariate regression analysis was conducted to explore the associated factors …

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Robotic Health Monitoring Program For Fall Prevention In Elderly : Quasi-Experimental Study, Natthawadee Maneeprom Jan 2018

Robotic Health Monitoring Program For Fall Prevention In Elderly : Quasi-Experimental Study, Natthawadee Maneeprom

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Purpose: To develop and investigate effectiveness of robotic fall prevention program on knowledge score of fall prevention, number of exercises, balance score, and incident of fall among elderly at risk of fall residing in senior housings, Bangkok Thailand. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with repeated measured. Sixty-four elderly in two senior housings in Bangkok with Barthel Index (BI) scale ≥12, either had at least one fall experience in the past 12 months and/or had Time Up and Go (TUG) test ≥20 seconds were recruited and purposively assigned to the intervention group (a small robot installed fall prevention software, with …

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Factors Related To Quality Of Life Among The Caregivers Of End Stage Renal Disease (Esrd) Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis In Yangon, Myanmar, Naw Wah Ka Paw Jan 2018

Factors Related To Quality Of Life Among The Caregivers Of End Stage Renal Disease (Esrd) Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis In Yangon, Myanmar, Naw Wah Ka Paw

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Caring for the patients with chronic diseases are not an easy task. End stage renal disease is one of the chronic diseases and the patients suffering from these disease needs lifelong hemodialysis treatment. Caregivers of hemodialysis patients encounter lots of pressures in taking care of their loved ones with chronic conditions. It could negatively affect all aspects of their health including their quality of life. Diminish quality of life could increase their pressures or burdens and interfere with the proper patient care. Thus, the present study was designed to examine the characteristics of caregivers and patients undergoing hemodialysis, the …

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Effects Of Selected Volatile Oils In Thailand On Physiological Activities And Emotions, Nida Nuiden Jan 2018

Effects Of Selected Volatile Oils In Thailand On Physiological Activities And Emotions, Nida Nuiden

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The effects of aromatherapy especially essential oil inhalation are believed to be almost instantaneous on physiological and emotional effects but clinical research on the effects of the essential oil inhalation on ANS parameters, brain wave activities and emotional states are still limited. So, this study aimed to examine the physiological and emotional effects of essential oil inhalation namely Cinnamonum porrectum oil, Michelia alba oil, Litsea cubeba oil and one carrier oil as sweet almond oil using scientific techniques on autonomic nervous system (ANS), brain wave activities, and self-evaluated questionnaire on emotional states. This research was an experimental study using A-B …

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Association Between Social Support And Depression, Suicidal Ideation Among Transgender Women In Bangkok, Thailand, Pankaew Tantirattanakulchai Jan 2018

Association Between Social Support And Depression, Suicidal Ideation Among Transgender Women In Bangkok, Thailand, Pankaew Tantirattanakulchai

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Depression and suicidal ideation are becoming a major mental health problem globally. Thailand is known as the accepting society for transgender but the available study on transgender women dealing with depression is scarce. This study aims to describe the rate of depression and suicidal ideation among transgender women in Bangkok and to explore the associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 280 transgender women in Bangkok, Thailand on May 2019. Data were collected through self-administered. The measurement tools including socio demographic characteristics, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), The Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D) and The Columbia-Suicide …

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The Village Based Malaria Elimination Model For Interrupting Malaria Transmission In Banmauk Township, Myanmar, Pyae Linn Aung Jan 2018

The Village Based Malaria Elimination Model For Interrupting Malaria Transmission In Banmauk Township, Myanmar, Pyae Linn Aung

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Different projects engage to eliminate malaria in Myanmar; however, malaria continues to remain a significant public health problem. Therefore, a comprehensive package intervention called "the village-based malaria elimination model" was carried out in one of the malaria-affected townships, Banmauk, in upper Myanmar, during June to November 2018. It is a systemic intervention to address interrupting of malaria transmission in accordance with elimination definition (i.e <1/1000 API) by means of comprehensive malaria control activities which consists of preliminary entomology assessment and KAP survey, routine mass blood survey, assessing diagnostic accuracy of current tools, loudspeakers base health messages announcements, real-time cases reporting and notification through mobile messaging by village malaria workers. Four villages among the most malariaburdened areas were randomly selected: two villages were assigned as the intervention group and two as the control group. Each activity included in the model showed separate effective outcomes. Overall, there were significant improvements in community practice related to malaria care-seeking. In-time reporting systems through mobile messaging were feasible and, more importantly, there was an overall effect in reducing malaria morbidity. In the linear regression model, the factors demonstrated to be significant predictors of decline in malaria by intervention villages were the number of health message announcement activities (p < 0.001), real-time mobile case reporting by malaria workers (p < 0.001), ownership of nets (p < 0.001), and routine mass blood survey (p < 0.05). However, the training showed no statistically significant association (p > 0.05). The steep decline in malaria cases among the intervention villages suggested that this intervention might be effective to reduce the malaria burden among these rural locales. The National Malaria Control Program may consider implementing this …

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Acute Symptoms Arising From Application Of Herbicides Among Rice Farmers In Song Phi Nong Subdistrict, Song Phi Nong District, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Qin Cai Jan 2018

Acute Symptoms Arising From Application Of Herbicides Among Rice Farmers In Song Phi Nong Subdistrict, Song Phi Nong District, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Qin Cai

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Agriculture is a primary contributor to the Thailand economy. In order to high production, pesticide use is necessary and herbicides are the first import volume of pesticides. Meanwhile overuse of herbicide can cause adverse health effects such as acute symptoms even death, especially glyphosate, paraquat, and 2-4 D. The aim of this study is to explore acute symptoms arising from application of herbicides and to find factors associated to symptoms of herbicide exposure on rice farmers in Song Phi Nong subdistrict, Song Phi Nong district, SuphanBuri province, Thailand. A cross-sectional study was investigated 133 participants through face to face interview. …

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Socioeconomic Inequality In Relation To Oral Health Among Thai Population : A Secondary Data Analysis, Sirinthip Amornsuradech Jan 2018

Socioeconomic Inequality In Relation To Oral Health Among Thai Population : A Secondary Data Analysis, Sirinthip Amornsuradech

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Since major oral health problems include dental caries, periodontal disease and tooth loss. Studies from many countries reports inequality in oral health which has become challenging worldwide. People with lower socioeconomic position prone to have more severe condition in oral health more than those with higher position. However, there are few studies on socioeconomic inequality in oral health in developing countries, including Thailand. This study aimed to determine the relationship of socioeconomic difference in oral health outcome and oral health behavior among Thai adult population. This study is a cross-sectional analytical study using secondary data from the 7th Thailand National …

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Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Neonatal Microcephaly In Thailand 2014-2018, Tassana Thammaros Jan 2018

Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Neonatal Microcephaly In Thailand 2014-2018, Tassana Thammaros

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The concern of neonatal microcephaly became high after Zika outbreaks occurred worldwide. Thailand was one of the affected countries. The estimation of neonatal microcephaly prevalence was crucial for public health preparedness and response. The epidemiological characteristics of microcephaly specifically to Thailand were vital to developing clinical management and guideline. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence, describe the epidemiological characteristic and identify associated factors of neonatal microcephaly in Thailand during 2014-2018. This study was a cross-sectional study using data from the health data center, ministry of public health Thailand, 69% of live birth in Thailand was included …

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The Influence Of Indoor Air Pollution Sources On Respiratory Health Of Occupants In Offices : A Cross-Sectional Study At Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand, Thammarak Srimarut Jan 2018

The Influence Of Indoor Air Pollution Sources On Respiratory Health Of Occupants In Offices : A Cross-Sectional Study At Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand, Thammarak Srimarut

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Indoor air pollution contains several substances and can emanate from a range of sources. In particular importance might be substances known as volatile organic compounds and respirable particulates. The exposure to indoor air pollution can induce a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory health effects. The study's aims were to identify the effect of indoor air pollution sources and concentrations in offices on respiratory health of occupants and identify potential factors that may be related to respiratory health problems. Methods: Fourteen offices were measured the concentration of PM2.5 and TVOC at 1.20 meters high for 8 hours and …

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Delay In Health Seeking Behavior Among Tb Patients In Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, Yotsanon Sikkhajan Jan 2018

Delay In Health Seeking Behavior Among Tb Patients In Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, Yotsanon Sikkhajan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The aim of this study was to determine the pattern of health seeking behavior and factors associated with delay in health seeking behavior among tuberculosis patients in border hospitals, Chiang Rai province, Thailand. A cross-sectional study was conducted in four biggest border hospitals in Chiang Rai province, Thailand during May to July 2018 among 103 identified tuberculosis cases. Data was collected by a structured questionnaire on patients' general characteristics, HIV status, distance from health service, health seeking treatment with onset symptoms, and patient delay. Collected data was analyzed in SPSS 22. Both descriptive and inferential statistics was employed in data …

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Trends And Factors Associated With Breastfeeding In Thailand : A Secondary Analysis Of The Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2005-2016, Yuanpei Chen Jan 2018

Trends And Factors Associated With Breastfeeding In Thailand : A Secondary Analysis Of The Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2005-2016, Yuanpei Chen

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This cross-sectional study was based on secondary data of Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS round 3, 4 and 5) between 2005 and 2016 and aimed to identify trends and factors associated with breastfeeding in Thailand. Subjects were selected from the three MICS surveys and then pooled together to form final weighted samples of 9757 children under 2 years for studying early initiation of breastfeeding and 2568 children under 6 months for exclusive breastfeeding. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were applied to identify trends and factors. Results indicated that the overall breastfeeding rates were low in spite of an …

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Effectiveness Of Thai Hermit Exercise (Ruesi Datton) On Mild Cognitive Impairment's Patients, Chomlak Kongart Jan 2018

Effectiveness Of Thai Hermit Exercise (Ruesi Datton) On Mild Cognitive Impairment's Patients, Chomlak Kongart

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a recurrent brain disorder in memory. It is caused by the degeneration of the brain cells that is different from an individual's age and develop to dementia. One way to help restore memory is to exercise. Thai hermit exercise is a wisdom in Thai exercise, which improve memory decline for the condition. The study design is randomized control trial. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Thai hermit exercise among patients with MCI. 84 participants were recruited and randomized into intervention (n=42) control(n=42). The intervention group practiced Thai hermit exercise for 10 weeks. Psychological …

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Pharmacognostic Specification And Brazilin Content In Caesalpinia Sappan Heartwoods, Macroscopic, Microscopic And Molecular Identification Of Selected Caesalpinia Species In Thailand, Suwipa Intakhiao Jan 2018

Pharmacognostic Specification And Brazilin Content In Caesalpinia Sappan Heartwoods, Macroscopic, Microscopic And Molecular Identification Of Selected Caesalpinia Species In Thailand, Suwipa Intakhiao

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The genus Caesalpinia L. belongs to Caesalpiniaceae family. This genus was spread throughout Asia and South East Asia. In Thailand, 18 species of Caesalpinia L. genus were reported which were spread in every parts. Due to the similar morphology especially the leaf part and closely vernacular name of eight Caesalpinia species, the identification of these species is complicated. Caesalpinia sappan L. is the well-known species which has many important drug properties. It was used as food, beverage, and cosmetic industries especially the heartwood part that contained brazilin, one of the flavonoid group. This study aimed to establish the pharmacognostic specification, …

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“We Hide…”: Perceptions Of Hiv Risk Among Black And Latino Msm In New York City, Ashley Murray, Zaneta Gaul, Madeline Y. Sutton, Jose Nanin Jan 2018

“We Hide…”: Perceptions Of Hiv Risk Among Black And Latino Msm In New York City, Ashley Murray, Zaneta Gaul, Madeline Y. Sutton, Jose Nanin

Publications and Research

Black and Latino men who have sex with men (BLMSM) are disproportionately infected with HIV; they comprised 66% of HIV diagnoses among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States in 2015. Risk factors for HIV infection among BLMSM include a high community prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed HIV/STDs, and dense sex partner networks. Perceptions of HIV risk among BLMSM were explored to inform HIV prevention efforts. During 2011–2012, semistructured interviews were conducted with BLMSM in New York City. Using computer-assisted thematic analyses (NVivo), transcribed interview responses to questions regarding HIV risk for main themes were examined. …

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Three Essays On Maternal And Child Health, Mandar V. Bodas Jan 2018

Three Essays On Maternal And Child Health, Mandar V. Bodas

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation is a collection of three separate essays on the health of women and children. In the first essay, I along with my co-authors, analyzed the impact of two large, national-level health policies (the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) and the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)) on maternal health outcomes (proportion of institutional deliveries) in India. We used data from the India Human Development Survey (IHDS) and found that the JSY and the NRHM had a greater impact on institutional deliveries in high-focus states. We also found that the conditions of the public health facilities, did not change after the …

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