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A Scoping Review of Vaping Among the Asian Adolescent Population Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Ko Ko, Joanna Ting Wai Chu, Christopher Bullen
Little is known about vaping and its associated factors among Asian adolescents worldwide. We did a scoping review of the international literature on vaping among Asian adolescents. The prevalence of Asian adolescent vaping varied by the country’s e-cigarette policies: the highest prevalence in Indonesia 32.2% (ever vapers) and 11.8% (current vapers) in 2019 and the lowest in Japan with 2.1% to 3.5%
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Depressive Symptoms, Perceived Stress, and Associated Socio-Demographic and Diabetes-Related Factors in People With Type 2 Diabetes in Nepal Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Ashmita Karki, Corneel Vandelanotte, Lal B. Rawal
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms and perceived stress among people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Nepal. Using a cross-sectional design, we collected data from 481 participants with T2DM in Kavrepalanchok and Nuwakot districts of Nepal. Depressive symptoms and perceived stress were assessed using Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
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Variations of Eating Behaviors Among Vietnamese Preschool Children and Their Association With Children’s Anthropometric Z-Scores: Results From Analyses of the Children’s Eating Behavior Questionnaire in 10 000 Children Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Le Thi Tuyet, Pham Bui Quang Minh, Nguyen Thi Thanh Hang, Vu Xuan Bach, Le Thi Thuy Dung, Do Nam Khanh
Eating behaviors, which are shaped during childhood, are one of the important factors influencing children’s growth. This study aimed to investigate the variations in eating behaviors among Vietnamese preschool children aged 3 to 6 years using the Children Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ) and their association with anthropometric Z-scores. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 10 172 children
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Body Mass Index as a Determinant of Lower Limb Function and Community Well-Being in Older Adults: Analysis of 2020 National Older Korean Survey Data Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Joonyoung Lee, James Robinson, Jung Hoon Huh, Eun Seong Kim
This epidemiological research investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and lower limb function and community well-being among the older population (≥65 years old) in South Korea. Using the 2020 National Survey of Older Koreans (N = 10 097; Mage = 73.6 ± 6.63; MBMI = 23.6 ± 2.61), the study identified underweight (2.3%), normal (72.8%), and obese (24.9%) groups. Findings revealed
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Association of Hand Grip Strength and Physical Fitness Parameters in Middle-Aged and Older Korean Men Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Yeong-Hyun Cho, Tae-Beom Seo
The purpose of this study was to assess whether hand grip strength (HGS) could be an effective indicator to estimate other physical fitness parameters in middle-aged and older men using large population data. Data for this study were obtained from the National Fitness Center operated by the Korea Institute of Sport Science (n = 429 572). The following were excluded from this study: women aged 44 years
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Factors Influencing Mental Well-being Among Older Malaysians Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Yamunah Devi Apalasamy, Halimah Awang, Norma Mansor, Azmah Othman, Rohana Jani, Nik Noor Ainoon Nik Osman, Chin Lung Tan
Older adults are at greater risk of mental health issues. This study examined the factors influencing mental well-being among 2230 Malaysian older adults, using data from the 2018 to 2019 Malaysia Ageing and Retirement Survey. The World Health Organization–Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) was used to assess mental well-being, and linear regression analysis identified the significant factors. Women had
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Expansion of Smoke-Free Laws in Public Places and Support for Smoke-Free in Malaysia: Findings from the 2020 ITC Malaysia Survey Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Shiz Yee Gan, Farizah Mohd Hairi, Mahmoud Danaee, Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin, Anne C. K. Quah, Susan C. Kaai, Mi Yan, Geoffrey T Fong
Smoke-free laws (SFL) are more effective with public support. This study investigated the smoking prevalence, public perceptions of smoking rules, and support for comprehensive SFL among 1047 people who smoke (PWS) and 206 people who do not smoke (PNS) aged ≥18 in the 2020 International Tobacco Control Malaysia Survey. Smoking prevalence was highest in nighttime entertainment venues (85.7%), non-air-conditioned
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Hospitals and Public Health: Keeping the Balance Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Colin Binns, Wah Yun Low
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Lessons Learned From Bhutan on extending Girls-Only HPV Vaccination Program to Boys: A Qualitative Study Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Sonam Yangchen, Marisa Felsher, Diana Acosta, Isaya Sukarom, Lily Wu, Sangay Phuntsho, Tashi Chozom, Tashi Dawa, Karma lhaden Tobgay
In 2020, Bhutan pioneered a school-based gender-neutral human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program, achieving an impressive 96% vaccination coverage rate by 2021. This study, conducted through 49 in-depth interviews with community leaders, policymakers, parents, teachers, and health workers, and 12 focus group discussions with boys who received HPV vaccination. We used conventional content analysis
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Cigarette Sales to Underage Youth in Seoul, South Korea: Findings From a Mystery Shopping Study Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Ah-hyun Park, Jinbeom Park, Jihae Choi, Songwhi Noh, Jina Choo
This study aimed to identify the rates of cigarette sales to underage youth and the factors associated with these sales using a mystery shopping technique. Of the convenience stores selling cigarettes in Seoul, South Korea, 2600 were sampled in 2019 and 2020. Personal and environmental factors were independent variables. Cigarette sales to underage youth were the outcome variable, defined as cases
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A Longitudinal Study of Psychological Distress Among Youth in Peninsular Malaysia and Associated Factors Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Nik Daliana Nik Farid, Nuraini Aziz, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Hazreen Abdul Majid
The prevalence of mental health problems among youth worldwide is alarming and a public health concern. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of psychological distress (PD) among youth at two time points, ages 15 and 20 years, and to identify groups that are particularly vulnerable to PD. Utilizing data from the Malaysian Health and Adolescents Longitudinal Research Team study, we analyzed a
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Asia’s Teen Vaping Surge: Unmasking Risks and Mobilizing Solutions Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Rayyan Vaid, Rabia Qader, Areeba Fareed
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Age at Menarche and Its Association With Adult-Onset Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders in Women: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Nationally Representative Sample Over 10 Years Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-10 Byung-Soo Kwan, Juseok Yang, Hyen Chul Jo, Jong Chul Baek, Rock Bum Kim, Ji Eun Park
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) as well as related social costs and efforts is increasing. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between age at menarche and the risk of MetS, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women over 30 years, using data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2010-2020). The analysis of 30 916 participants
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Adult Tuberculosis Vaccination: Time to Flip the Coin Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-10 Sameena Khan, Vishal Pawar, Chanda Vyawahare, Sahjid Mukhida
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Effectiveness of Participatory Training for Prevention of Slips, Trips, and Falls: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of Corn Farmers in Thailand Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Tomohiro Ishimaru, Sara Arphorn, Chayaphorn Vudhironarit, Chatchai Thanachoksawang, Chalermsiri Theppitak, Kanpitcha Kiatkitroj, Teepapipat Lertvarayut, Aniruth Manothum, Kunio Hara
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a participatory training program for mitigating the risk of slips, trips, and falls (STFs) in agriculture. We conducted a cluster randomized controlled trial of corn farmers over six months in Thailand. The participatory training intervention comprised lectures, group discussions, and presentation sessions centered around a specifically developed action checklist
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Factors Related to Diagnosis of Diabetes After Detecting High Blood Glucose Levels Through Screening: One-Year Follow-up Among Publicly Insured Adults in Gunma, Japan Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Shino Oba, Hirokazu Murakami, Takayuki Saitoh, Kunihiko Hayashi, Yoshihisa Okada, Yasuko Imano, Osamu Takaki, Ikue Kiryu, Mai Ishikawa, Yumi Sato
This study aimed to assess the diagnosis of diabetes after detecting high blood glucose levels through screening among insured individuals in Gunma, Japan. Data for men and women 35 to 74 years of age were provided by Japan Health Insurance Association, and 4133 individuals with high blood glucose levels while not currently being treated for diabetes were included in the study. About 13% received a
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Is It Time to Ban Flavored Cigarettes in Asia-Pacific Countries? A Scoping Review Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Yvette van der Eijk, Grace Ping Ping Tan, Binderiya Makhbal
Flavored cigarettes encourage youth smoking and deter quitting. No country in Asia-Pacific, a region with some of the world’s highest smoking rates, has regulated tobacco flavors. We examined market data, academic literature, and gray literature to describe what is known on flavored cigarettes in the Asia-Pacific region. Of the 12 countries for which market data were available, ten had substantial
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Unraveling Sociocultural Influences on Leptospirosis Incidence and Prevalence: A Qualitative Study in Sri Lanka Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Samitha Udayanga, Dinesha Kankanamge, Thilini Gamage, Lahiru Suresh De Zoysa, Yasasi Chamathya, BKA Bellanthudawa, Samadara Batuwanthudawa, Nirosha Ruwanpathirana, Nimantha Gayashan, Suranjith Gunasekara, EPS Chandana
This study aimed to explore sociocultural determinants that might contribute to the increased prevalence and incidence of leptospirosis, and how those determinants can also hinder health promotion interventions, particularly in rural areas of Sri Lanka. Even though several epidemiological studies have been conducted on leptospirosis in the Asia-Pacific region, the sociocultural background of this disease
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The World Health Organization Reviews Another Year of Global Health Progress and Some Setbacks Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-24 Colin Binns, Wah Yun Low
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Addressing Dementia-Related Caregiver Burden in Pakistan: The Worsening Geriatric Care Landscape Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-21 Ayesha Muhammad
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Predicting Smartphone Addiction Trajectories in Korean Adolescents: A Longitudinal Analysis of Protective and Risk Factors Based on a National Survey from 2018 to 2020 Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-21 Kyung-Yi Do, Chun-Bae Kim
This longitudinal study aimed to identify the role of psychosocial factors affecting smartphone addiction (SA) among Korean adolescents and predict the trajectory of SA based on the Korean Children and Youth Panel Survey (KCYPS) 2018 to 2020. The dependent variable is SA score as measured by the Korean Smartphone Addiction Propensity Scale (SAPS), and the independent variables are psychosocial factors
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Association Between Asian Dust Exposure and Pneumonia Hospitalization in Western Japan: A Case-Crossover Study. Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-16 Takayuki Okura,Sachiko Tanaka-Mizuno,Masanobu Ishii,Masato Takeuchi,Koji Kawakami
Epidemiological studies have reported that Asian dust (AD), a type of desert dust, has harmful effects on human health. This study aimed to examine the association between AD exposure and hospitalization due to pneumonia. Data on patients in Western Japan admitted for pneumonia were included from a real-world database derived from electronic medical records. We used the meteorological observatory data
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Regular Physician Access and Obesity Status Among Underserved Asian and Pacific Islander American Immigrants in Los Angeles. Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-16 Hong-Ho Yang,Suraj A Dhanjani,Won Jong Chwa,Christine R Wells,Jeffrey Do Huynh,Linh N Vo,Heather N Chou,Burton Cowgill
According to prior research, Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) immigrants often refrain from seeking health care unless necessitated by medical conditions. Utilizing data from health screenings conducted in APIA immigrant enclaves in Los Angeles, we hypothesize that poorer obesity status would predict higher rates of regular physician access. Analyses involved objectively measured percent
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Factors Related to, and Effective Interventions for, Vaccination Uptake Among Older Adults in Two Asia-Pacific Countries: A Rapid Review. Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-13 Wen Ting Tong,Ananta Seth,Mary Pei Ern Ng,Shao Chuen Tong,Amanda Lau,Tina Yen-Ting Chen,Suan Ee Ong,Joanne Su-Yin Yoong
This rapid review aims to present a comprehensive overview of barriers, facilitators, and effective interventions that promote vaccination uptake by older adults in the Asia-Pacific region. Rapid review methodology was applied, using two databases (PubMed, Embase). Articles were included if studies were conducted in Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines; included human population ≥50
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Combating Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya Outbreaks in Timor-Leste: A Call to Focus on Integrated Vector Management and Vaccination. Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-12 Ayush Anand,Amogh Verma,Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib,Quazi Syed Zahiruddin,Abhay M Gaidhane,Neelima Kukreti,Sarvesh Rustagi,Prakasini Satapathy
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Interprofessional Comparisons in Patient Safety Culture at a Teaching Hospital Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-12 Karthikayini Krishnasamy,Mohd Idzwan Zakaria,Vairavan Narayanan,Karuthan Chinna,Nazirah Hasnan,Maw Pin Tan
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges with its impact on patient safety culture and staff well-being. This study was to identify potential changes in safety culture among health care workers from before to during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to determine the differences across occupational groups. The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) was administered electronically in both English
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Prevalence and Factors Associated With Frailty Among Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Malaysia. Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-05 Hiziani Hidzir,Noran Naqiah Hairi,Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman,Halimah Awang
Frailty is identified in middle-aged and older adults, and frail individuals are vulnerable to dependency and poor health. In this study, we analyzed nationally representative data that includes 5592 participants aged 40 years and above to determine the prevalence and factors associated with frailty among community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults in Malaysia. Using a 40-item Frailty Index, the
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Differences in Physical Activity Levels by Sociodemographic and Health Risk Factors Among Persons With Disabilities in South Korea Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 SeungCheor Lee, Hyeon-Kyoung Cheong, Saengryeol Park, So-Youn Park, In-Hwan Oh
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends physical activity for more than 150 minutes a week to improve health and reduce disease burden; however, previous studies have shown a lack of participation among persons with disabilities. Logistic regression analysis was performed on National Health Insurance Service data to analyze the relationship between physical activity levels by disability type
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Dietary Knowledge and Preference Among Middle-Aged and Older Chinese Couples Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-21 Dexia Kong, Yaxin Lan, Peiyi Lu, Lei Jin
This study investigates the interdependence of dietary knowledge and preference and potential rural-urban differences among middle-aged and older Chinese couples. Couple-level data from the 2015 China Health and Nutrition Survey were included (N = 2933). Structural Equation Model examined the actor and partner effects of dietary knowledge on dietary preferences. Findings indicated that greater dietary
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Epidemiological Features of Hepatitis C in China From 2015 to 2021: Insights From National Surveillance Data Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-18 Lan Wang, Chenjin Ma, Yi Zhou, Yuliang Wang, Na Zhao, Yijuan Chen, Ziping Miao, Yunmei Yang, Shelan Liu
The COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed national health care systems, not least in the context of hepatitis elimination. This study investigates the effects of the pandemic response on the incidence rate, mortality rate, and case fatality rate (CFR) for hepatitis C virus (HCV) cases in China. We extracted the number of hepatitis C cases and HCV-related deaths by month and year for 2015 to 2021 in China and
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Impact of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases Mortality on Life Expectancy in Tianjin, 2004 and 2020 Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Shiyu Wang, Xiaolin Yin, Tingting Jiang, Jiahui Xu, Dezheng Wang
This study aims to analyze the impact of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (CCVDs) mortality on Tianjin’s life expectancy (LE) in 2004 compared with 2020 using Arriaga’s decomposition method. The LE increment for Tianjin residents due to the decrease in CCVDs mortality was 1.54 years (38.7%). Males, females, urban residents, and rural residents contributed 1.29 years (36.83%), 1.76 years
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A Scoping Review of Barriers and Facilitators for Preconception Care: Lessons for Global Health Policies and Programs Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Reedhika Puliani, Yogita Bhatt, Soumya Gupta, Agnita R. N., Tejaswini B. D., Krishnamurthy Jayanna
Preconception care (PCC) encompasses a set of actions taken before pregnancy to support the health and well-being of women before conception to improve maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes. The utilization of PCC services is influenced by multifaceted factors that can either enable or impede women’s capacity to access and utilize them effectively. This scoping review examines the barriers and facilitators
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Assessment of Mental Health Status and Its Association With Willingness to Take Vaccine Against COVID-19 Among the Students of Public and Private Universities in Bangladesh Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-11 Md Rohan Nadvi, Saquiba Yesmine, Jakir Hossain Bhuiyan Masud, Henryata Eileen Rozario, Farah Naima Tapti, Rudaba Kabir, Urmi Siddiqa, Maniza Mahrin Khan
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Expecting in Isolation: A Short Communication of Perinatal Anxiety During COVID-19 Pandemic in Asian Countries Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Suci Puspita Ratih, Paramytha Magdalena Sukarno Putri, Rofiatul Hasanah, Ratih Puspita Febrinasari, Lintang Dian Saraswati, Vitri Widyaningsih, Widana Primaningtyas, Ari Probandari
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Food Insecurity and Outpatient Care Utilization Among Indonesian Older Adults Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Mardiana Dwi Puspitasari, Mugia Bayu Rahardja, Indra Murty Surbakti
This study aims to examine the complex relationship between household food insecurity and outpatient care utilization among Indonesian older adults. Individual-level data from the 2020 National Socioeconomic Survey (SUSENAS; n = 29 950 older adults aged 60 and over in poor self-rated health who are unable to do daily activities) and environmental-level data ( n = 84 096 villages in a data aggregation
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The Prevalence of Anemia Among Vietnamese Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-07 Vu Thi Quynh Chi, Tran Quang Duc
While anemia constitutes a prevalent health issue among children in Vietnam, comprehensive aggregate data remain scarce. Consequently, the objective of this meta-analysis is to establish the pooled prevalence of anemia in the pediatric population of Vietnam. A comprehensive systematic search of existing prevalence studies was conducted up until June 2022, encompassing databases such as PubMed, Scopus
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COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Global Impact on the Accessibility and Provision of Maternal and Child Health Care Services Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-02 Babar Tasneem Shaikh, Muhammad Ahmed Abdullah, Nargis Yousaf Sattar, Waleed Qaisar Shaikh
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The Prevalence and Determinants of Anemia Among Indigenous (Orang Asli) Children in Peninsular Malaysia: A Systematic Review Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-02 Munazieraa Ab Aziz, Ng Ai Kah, Maslinor Ismail, Hazreen Abdul Majid
Low- and lower-middle-income countries bear the greatest burden of anemia, particularly those living in rural settings such as an indigenous community. The objective of this systematic review is to recognize the prevalence of anemia and its determinants among the Orang Asli children in Peninsular Malaysia. A web-based search of PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Medline, and ProQuest from January 2000
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COVID-19 as a Challenge to Nepal’s Newly Federalized Health System: Capacities, Responsibilities, and Mindsets Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-29 Bikash Koirala, Simon Rushton, Pratik Adhikary, Julie Balen, Srijana Basnet, Saugat Joshi, Alisha Karki, Andrew Lee, Barsha Rijal, Padam Simkhada, Madhusudan Subedi, Edwin van Teijlingen, Jiban Karki
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Evaluation of Knowledge, Protection, and Participation of Medical Students in Facing Recurrent Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-26 Thian Yin Lam, Retnagowri Rajandram, Kanesh Kumaran Seevalingam, Shanggar Kuppusamy
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Cancer: An Increasing Public Health Challenge in the Asia Pacific Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-26 Colin Binns, Wah Yun Low
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South Asia’s Strategic Readiness Amidst Worsening Nipah Virus Threats: Current Situation and Imperatives Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Ajeet Singh, Laveeza Fatima, Bisma Shaikh, Govinda Khatri
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Height and Weight, Not Body Mass Index, Are Closely Associated With Activities of Daily Living in Japanese Older Adults Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-20 Yuji Tanaka, Takashi Ando, Kyoichiro Tsuchiya, Kazuki Mochizuki
Body mass index (BMI) is routinely used to ascertain health status, including activities of daily living (ADLs); however, the associations of ADLs with height and weight in older adults have not been elucidated. Therefore, we cross-sectionally investigated the correlations between ADLs and height, weight, and BMI in 155 participants aged 82 to 103 years and characterized the naïve Bayesian prediction
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Awareness and Knowledge of Chikungunya Virus Infection Among Healthcare Workers in Hulu Langat District Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-20 Ummi Ainaa Selamat, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Zailiza Suli
As Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection continues to rise globally, including in Malaysia, it is essential for healthcare workers (HCWs) to have adequate knowledge about the disease for diagnostic accuracy and to improve public health surveillance systems. This study aimed to assess awareness and measure the level of knowledge of CHIKV infection among HCWs in the Hulu Langat district and explore associated
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Naegleria fowleri: Understanding the Amoeba’s Threat in Recreational Waters Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Hamza Ashraf, Erum Zaidi, Aden Rasheed, Eisha Eman, Farah khan
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Association of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio With All-Cause Mortality in the Elderly Population in China: A Retrospective Cohort Study Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Fan Li, Yanqin Xiong, Zhitian Zhang, Jiaojiao Liu, Jiangshui Tian, Qiongyue Zhang, Hongmei Yan, Jian Gao
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is an emerging systemic inflammation marker associated with disease progression and mortality in patients. However, there is limited research on the predictive value of NLR in the general population. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between NLR and all-cause mortality in an elderly Chinese population. A retrospective cohort study was conducted based
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Smog: A Burden on the Health Care System of Pakistan Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Zoya Batool, Moneeba Shaheen, Javeria Mansoor, Maryam Tariq
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Factors Influencing Compliance With Social Distancing as a Nonpharmaceutical Intervention Before Vaccine Availability During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in South Korea Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Ah-Ra Kim, Shin Young Park, Seong-Sun Kim, Ji-Young Lee, Sun Ha Jee, Donghyok Kwon, Heejin Kimm
This study aimed to identify factors influencing compliance with social distancing, a key nonpharmaceutical intervention during the early stages of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The study population comprised 182 758 Koreans who participated in the 2020 Community Health Survey. Personal characteristics were classified into sociodemographic, health behavioral, and psychosocial factors
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Association of Individual Behaviors With Infection Prevention Measures and COVID-19 Development: A Japanese Cross-Sectional Study Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Hitoshi Honda, Akane Takamatsu, Toshiki Miwa, Takahiro Tabuchi, Haruyo Nakamura, Kiyosu Taniguchi, Kenji Shibuya, Yasuharu Tokuda
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people often modified their behaviors and performed individual infection control practices despite the uncertain effectiveness of these in preventing COVID-19. A cross-sectional study using a nationwide internet survey (Japan COVID-19 Society Internet Survey) was conducted from September 2022 through October 2022. The questionnaire consisted of individual-level social
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Measures to Prevent Disaster-Related Deaths, With a Focus on Earthquake-Prone Japan Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Ken Inoue, Haruo Takeshita, Yasuyuki Fujita, Tatsushige Fukunaga
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Enhancing Safety Standards in Tissue Transplantation: Lessons From the Recent Tuberculosis Outbreak Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Prakasini Satapathy, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Shilpa Gaidhane, Sarvesh Rustagi, Ahmad Neyazi
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Unraveling the Impact of Widowhood Duration on Depression: Does Time Heal All Wounds? Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Xuehao Huang, Nai Peng Tey, Siow Li Lai
China’s aging population has witnessed a surge in widowed older adults, raising concerns about their mental health. Losing a spouse is a profoundly distressing experience with enduring effects on well-being. Despite the proverbial belief in time’s healing power, existing studies often neglect the potential decline in depressive symptoms during widowhood. Drawing data from the 2015 and 2018 China Health
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Exploring the Interplay of Social Support, Depression, and Quality of Life of Community Older Adults Through Structural Equation Modeling Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Tengku Amatullah Madeehah Tengku Mohd, Wan Yuen Choo, Farizah Hairi, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Nur Sakinah Ahmad, Awatef Amer Nordin, Norliana Ismail, Rajini Sooryanarayana
Social support (SS) has been widely recognized to have a protective effect influencing older adults’ emotional and psychological well-being. This study attempted to determine the relationships of structural SS and functional SS on depression and quality of life among the community-dwelling older adults in the rural and Asian context. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 2324 community older
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Effect of COVID-19 on Routine Immunization During Health Outreach in Western Province, Papua New Guinea Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Mikaela Seymour, Maggy Mase, Maria Rumints, Nalisa Neuendorf, Jamee Newland, Niko Wuatai, Mathias Bauri, Lucy Morris, Suli Ilumi, Pamela Toliman, Angela Kelly-Hanku
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The Strengths and Advantages of SARS-CoV-2 Management of a Southern University Hospital in Thailand Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Nutjaree Saejiw, Thitiworn Choosong, Chutarat Sathirapanya, Pitchayanont Ngamchaliew, Pattama Senthong, Smonrapat Surasombatpattana, Mingkwan Yingkajorn, Nattapat Pipithsuntornsan, Sarunyou Chusri, Kitiya Vongkamjan
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A Retrospective Observational Study of COVID-19 Mortality at a Referral Hospital in Fiji Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Karen Hammad, Yogeshni Chandra, Rigamoto Taito, Manisha Naidu, Ayesha Dean, Yvette Samsioni, Mara Vukivukiseru, Jamie Ranse
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Highlighting the Impact of Antimicrobial Drug Resistance (AMR) in Infectious Diseases and Advocating for Improved Surveillance and Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Pakistan Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Waseem Sajjad, Pakeezah Tabasum
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Development of a Risk Score to Predict Short-term Smoking Relapse Following an Inpatient Smoking Cessation Intervention Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Hwang Sik Shin, Yoon Hyung Park, Sung Soo Lee, Yong Jin Cho, Jun Tack Kwon, Youngs Chang, Mee-Ri Lee, Young Hwangbo
This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting smoking relapse and to develop predictive models among Korean national 5-day smoking cessation program participants. The subjects were 518 smokers and follow-up was continued for 6 months after discharge. A predictive logistic model and risk score were developed from the multivariate logistic models and compared using the area under the receiver
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Traditional and Social Media Usage Associated With COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Sapporo, Japan Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Satoshi Sunohara, Toshiaki R. Asakura, Takashi Kimura, Masayuki Saijo, Akiko Tamakoshi
This study aimed to determine the relationship between specific information source usage and uptake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. We analyzed 3348 participants aged 20 to 65 years who were not diagnosed with COVID-19 in a case-control study in Sapporo, Japan. The most prevalent information source on COVID-19 was television (TV; 87.8%), followed by online news sites (74.3%), newspapers
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Time to Diagnosis and Treatment Initiation During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Rural Patients With Cancer Asia Pac. J. Public Health (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Izumi Okado, Michelle Liu, Carry Elhajj, Brenda Y. Hernandez, Lynne Wilkens, Randall F. Holcombe
Time to diagnosis (TTD) and treatment initiation (TTI) are important measures of access to and quality of cancer care. This study addresses the knowledge gap on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on TTD and TTI for rural cancer patients. Sixty-three cancer patients residing in rural areas of the state of Hawaii were surveyed in 2020 to 2021. Overall, 67.5% of participants reported TTD within one month