Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Screening Strategies in Singapore.

abstract：:The anthropogenic disturbance of pristine natural areas caused by land use and transformation from one use to another as a result of increased pressure from demographic changes and the economics of this shrinking resource can result in adverse health hazards for the community. This paper appraises the consequential im...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Singh H

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigates the epidemiological characteristics of non-fatal unintentional household injuries in Hong Kong, the city with the world's highest population density. A population-based, cross-sectional, random telephone survey was conducted with a modified Chinese WHO injury and violence survey questionnarie i...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Chan EY,Kim JH,Ng Q,Griffiths S,Lau JT

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A large number of productive age populations in Indonesia are tagged reliable human resources, assuming they have a good quality of life (QoL). This study aims to examine the determinant factors related to QoL based on the 2014 Indonesia Family Life Survey. This is a population-based cross-sectional study comprising 1...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Yuniati F,Kamso S

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Agrahara is a mandatory social health insurance scheme providing coverage mostly for inpatient care for the public sector employees in Sri Lanka. For the 20 years of its' existence there is no clear evidence on its' effectiveness in reducing the financial burden due to ill health. We conducted a cross-sectional study ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Karunaratna S,Ranasinghe T,Chandraratne N,De Silva A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limited research has addressed factors associated with psychological distress following disasters among non-Western populations. The 2004 tsunami affected 1.7 million people across South Asia and Africa, with considerable variations in trauma-related outcomes. Pretraumatic and peritraumatic conditions associated with ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Gunaratne CD,Kremer PJ,Clarke V,Lewis AJ

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A household survey was carried out in Peninsular Malaysia to determine the prevalence rate of depressive symptoms in middle-aged women and to explore its associated factors. Women aged 45 to 60 years were assessed on sociodemographic profiles, menopausal status, depressive symptoms, marital dissatisfaction, and coping...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Zainal NZ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is a global health concern and has a great impact on countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for obesity, but physical activity levels are declining in much of this region. Increasing physical activity is a priority in many countries. Considerable research has been cond...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Khoo S,Morris T

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines the safe delivery practices of Bangladeshi women using data on 4905 ever-married women aged 15 to 49 years from the 2007 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey. Variables that included age, region of origin, education level of respondent and spouse, residence, working status, religion, involvemen...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Kabir MA,Goh KL,Khan MM,Al-Amin AQ,Azam MN

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As every year 5 million children die in developing countries because of infectious diseases, the government of Thailand in 1976 initiated an expanded program for immunization. Although vaccine coverage of the under 1 year of age population with BCG, diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus is over 80%, the dropout rates ar...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Limtragool P,Panichacheewakul P,Stoeckel J,Charoenchai A

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of respiratory problems and the ventilatory functions in subjects belonging to three sample areas with different levels of pollution was studied to ascertain if there is any association between air pollutant levels and abnormal ventilatory functions. The predominant activity existing in that area served...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Kumar KS,Prasad CE,Balakrishna N,Rao KV,Reddy PU

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to the widespread availability of packaged cigarettes, the inhabitants of island nations of the Southwest Pacific frequently smoke commercially available loose tobacco using manufactured rolling papers, as well as locally grown tobacco rolled in manufactured rolling paper or wrapped in leaves, copybook pap...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Weitz CA,Olszowy KM,Dancause KN,Sun C,Pomer A,Silverman H,Lee G,Tarivonda L,Chan CW,Kaneko A,Lum JK,Garruto RM

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the magnitude of drug addiction in Malaysia, the government has given top priority to this issue. It is timely that an assessment of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions related to drug abuse and drug dependents among the general public be carried out. Thus, a nationwide survey was undertaken. A representative s...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Low WY,Zulkifil SN,Yusof K,Batumalai S,Aye KW

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to examine the duration to achieve first blood pressure (BP) control after the diagnosis of hypertension. This was a retrospective cohort study on 195 hypertensive patients' (age ≥18 years) records from a primary health care clinic. The median time to achieve first BP control was 7.2 months (95% confi...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Cheong AT,Mohd Said S,Muksan N

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular diseases are an important and increasing cause of death in many countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. Formal demonstration programs for the prevention of cardiovascular disease are few in number and not likely to be widely used in the future. Prevention programs focused on key risk factors are widely us...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Beaglehole R

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:As mental health systems are still developing in many Asian countries, knowledge of the pathways to mental health care (MHC) in this region would be very important. AIMS:To clarify the pathways to MHC in 5 Asian countries. METHOD:A total of 50 new subjects attending each institution were interviewed. Pat...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Hashimoto N,Fujisawa D,Giasuddin NA,Kenchaiah BK,Narmandakh A,Dugerragchaa K,Tamrakar SM,Adhikari SR,Sartorius N

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report sheds new light on the development of a community health fund through the implementation of a community essential drug project, and its impact on the improvement of primary health care at the community level. The experience of community drug funds in Vietnam, supported by a strong government commitment, in...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Umenai T,Hamada A,Takeuchi M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Tambon Korat and Koongyang in Northeastern Thailand, 88% (n = 60) of the mothers and significant other careproviders interviewed believe in poh, a mild, self-limiting diarrhea in infants which is considered a normal prerequisite in child development. The local definition of poh as to its nature, symptomatology and ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Baclig PV,Patrick WK

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of global epidemiological studies of traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) within 2 decades was undertaken to compare the incidence, mortality rate, patients' age, gender, causes, and severity of injury between developed countries and developing countries. The incidence rates varied greatly, and there was also ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Chiu WT,Lin HC,Lam C,Chu SF,Chiang YH,Tsai SH

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This article aims at analyzing regional differences in smoking, drinking, and physical activities in China and informing cross-regional initiatives addressing these behaviors. METHODS:Data were extracted from available large-scale surveys. Index of dissimilarity (ID), linear correlation, and geographical mapping ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Li R,Wang D,Chen J,Chai J,Tang M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This qualitative study aimed to explore the influence of social networks such as family members, friends, peers, and health care providers toward the help-seeking behaviour (HSB) of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the public and private primary care settings. In-depth interviews of 12 patients, 9 family memb...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Low LL,Tong SF,Low WY

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study assessed the present degree of inequity in health care utilization as well as the contributions of the main determinants in the context of expending health insurance coverage in China. Data were obtained from the 2008 National Health Services Survey (NHSS) in China. A concentration index was used to quantify...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Zhang X,Wu Q,Shao Y,Fu W,Liu G,Coyte PC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poor self-rated health (SRH) correlates strongly with mortality. In developed countries, women generally report worse SRH than males. Few studies have reported on SRH in developing countries. The authors report on SRH in Thailand, a middle-income developing country.The data were derived from a large nationwide cohort ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Seubsman SA,Kelly MJ,Yiengprugsawan V,Sleigh AC,Thai Cohort Study Team.

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the correlation between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) and falls considering places where falls can occur in adult males. We analyzed 101 862 males in the 2011 Korean Community Health Survey. LUTSs were assessed using the International Prostate Symptom Score system. The rate of to...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Hwang TY,Kim SK,Kim KH,Kim JY

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been no systematic evaluation of Viet Nam's A6 mortality reporting system. An evaluation was undertaken in 3 provinces in Viet Nam. Deaths identified in the A6 system were compared with deaths identified by an independent consensus panel to determine the percentage completeness of the A6 system. Verbal autop...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Stevenson M,Hung DV,Hoang TH,Mai Anh L,Nguyen Thi Hong T,Le Tran N

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) is among the frequently used self-reported physical activity assessment for older adults. This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of a Malay version of this scale (PASE-M). A total of 408 community-dwelling older adults were enrolled. Concurrent validity wa...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Ismail N,Hairi F,Choo WY,Hairi NN,Peramalah D,Bulgiba A

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vector surveillance is a cornerstone of dengue management yet there is a diversity of surveillance programs evident internationally. Such diversity is described in this review to enable a broader assessment of dengue vector surveillance methods. This review describes the diversity of surveillance programs for dengue v...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Azil AH,Li M,Williams CR

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports the results of a "cost-of-illness" study of low back pain (LBP) in Australian adults. It estimates the direct cost of LBP in 2001 to be AU dollars 1.02 billion. Approximately 71% of this amount is for treatment by chiropractors, general practitioners, massage therapists, physiotherapists and acupunc...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Walker BF,Muller R,Grant WD

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Global suicide rates are steadily increasing, and suicide completions in Asia outnumber those in Western countries. Young females are especially at risk, with higher rates of completion and lack of suicide support because of familial and cultural stigma and constraints. Lack of infrastructure to systematically record ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Armes SE,Somo CM,Khann S,Seponski DM,Lahar CJ,Kao S,Schunert T

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study are to determine whether Norplant would be an acceptable contraceptive method for Cambodian women, given its technology and the socio-cultural context, and whether it can be delivered by a private sector clinic with good quality care. This is a prospective cohort study of the first 966 acc...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： van der Velden T,Ping C

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to explore the relations between lifestyle factors and blood pressure (BP) control among patients with hypertension who were regularly taking antihypertensive medication as prescribed. From the 2005 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, the 690 individuals diagnose...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Ham OK,Yang SJ

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00