abstract：:The objective of this study was to conduct an incremental cost-effectiveness analysis from the payer's perspective in Singapore of 3 gestational diabetes mellitus screening strategies: universal, targeted, or no screening. A decision tree model assessed the primary outcome: incremental cost per quality-adjusted life y...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Chen PY,Finkelstein EA,Ng MJ,Yap F,Yeo GS,Rajadurai VS,Chong YS,Gluckman PD,Saw SM,Kwek KY,Tan KH

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:After the Wenchuan earthquake, a large number of studies have focused on postearthquake psychological disorders among survivors; however, most of these studies were conducted within a relatively short period. This study was conducted to examine the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and general psychiatr...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Zhang W,Duan G,Xu Q,Jia Z,Bai Z,Liu W,Pan X,Tian W

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：:This study assessed the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the Dimensions of Tobacco Dependence Scale (DTDS) for adolescents in Korea. The DTDS, Modified Fagerström Tolerance Questionnaire (M-FTQ), and urine nicotine test were administered to 360 Korean adolescents. The collected data were analyzed usin...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Kim JY,Ko SH,Kim HK,Kim SR,Kim HY

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Family violence is a serious concern in the era of deinstitutionalization in Japan. Consequently, we aimed to clarify the rate of family violence among patients with schizophrenia, and differences by sex and relationship to the patient. We asked households belonging to a family group association to complete a self-adm...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Kageyama M,Yokoyama K,Nagata S,Kita S,Nakamura Y,Kobayashi S,Solomon P

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：:The screening of 609 villagers in rural areas of northeastern Thailand resulted in the detection of 110 (18.1%) new cases of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). The diagnoses were made on the basis of a glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) value ≤ 6.5%. Among all those screened, 243 (40%) reported having a father or mother with T2DM. Amon...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Muktabhant B,Sanchaisuriya P,Trakulwong M,Mingchai R,Schelp FP

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rural-urban differences in the prevalence of chronic diseases in the adult population of northeast China are examined. The Jilin Provincial Chronic Disease Survey used personal interviews and physical measures to research the presence of a range of chronic diseases among a large sample of rural and urban provincial re...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Wang S,Kou C,Liu Y,Li B,Tao Y,D'Arcy C,Shi J,Wu Y,Liu J,Zhu Y,Yu Y

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite scientific evidence about the harmful effects of smokeless tobacco (SLT), it is widely used in Bangladesh. This study explored perceptions about health effects of SLT use. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 1812 nonsmoking adults. About 40% of the participants were current SLT users or had used SLT ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Rahman MA,Mahmood MA,Spurrier N,Rahman M,Choudhury SR,Leeder S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutrition during adolescence influences long-term health outcomes. Consumption of fish has many health benefits, yet few studies have investigated associations between fish intake and nutrient intake and lifestyle factors in adolescents. A cross-sectional study utilizing 24-hour dietary recalls obtained by in-person i...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Rahman L,Nigg CR,Rosner LS,Iversen CS,Chung HV,Lai M,Saka S,Sayessian ML,Watters CA

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the factors associated with the attitudes toward premarital sexual activities among school-going adolescents in Kelantan, Malaysia. It was conducted among 1032 secondary school students using a self-administered validated questionnaire. Multiple logistic reg...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Rahman AA,Rahman RA,Ismail SB,Ibrahim MI,Ali SH,Salleh H,Wan Muda WA

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a pilot study whose objective was to collect data on attempted suicide in 5 districts of Shanghai and to test the feasibility of introducing an ongoing monitoring of attempted suicide. Data on a total of 363 cases were collected. The mean age of the patients was 33 years, 67% being female. Ingesting drugs or o...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Shan H,Wu Y,Chen S,Leng Y,Qu Z,Ballinari P,Michel K

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine the potential risk factors for work-related fatigue (WRF) among workers in modern industries, the authors analyzed the records of need-for-recovery questionnaires and health checkup results for 1545 employees. Compared with regular daytime workers, and after adjusting for confounders, the workers adapting t...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Lin YC,Chen YC,Hsieh HI,Chen PC

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the level of and factors involved in influenza virus subtype H1N1 (H1N1)-related preventive behaviors and mental distress among university students in Guangzhou. PARTICIPANTS:Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data for 825 students from 2 universities. RESULTS:A total of 49...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Gu J,Zhong Y,Hao Y,Zhou D,Tsui H,Hao C,Gao Q,Ling W,Lau JT

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective is to explore the relationship between passive smoking and female breast cancer using meta-analysis. Literature on risk factors for female breast cancer published from January 2001 to December 2011 was collected from CBM, CAJD, VIP, WanFangData, and MEDLINE databases. The meta-analysis was performed usin...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Chen Z,Shao J,Gao X,Li X

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to combine as a new index age with an anthropometric indicator of obesity that is more closely associated with metabolic syndrome (MS) risk than other anthropometric indicators for postmenopausal Taiwanese women. In this cross-sectional study, data were collected from 1128 postmenopausal wome...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Ho C,Chang CH,Yen CH

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic carriers of Salmonella Typhi act as reservoirs for the organism and become the agents of typhoid outbreaks in a community. In this study, chronic carriers in Kelantan, Malaysia were first identified using the culture and polymerase chain reaction method. Then, a novel serological tool, designated Typhidot-C, w...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Chua AL,Aziah I,Balaram P,Bhuvanendran S,Anthony AA,Mohmad SN,Nasir NM,Hassan H,Naim R,Meran LP,Hussin HM,Ismail A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of present study was to explore the trajectories of growth of preterm and term infants of low, high, and appropriate birth weight. A total of 2465 infants were recruited from 2005 to 2007. Infants' length and weight were measured at 12 points: birth, 42 days, and monthly from 3 to 12 months. The catch-up g...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Gong YH,Ji CY,Shan JP

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted to assess anthropometric characteristics and estimate the prevalence of undernutrition among older persons in rural Ballabgarh, Haryana, India. A total of 948 participants aged 60 years and above were examined. Their weight, arm span, mid-upper-arm circumference...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Jamir L,Kalaivani M,Nongkynrih B,Misra P,Gupta SK

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Health needs assessment (HNA) targets health resources to needs yet is rarely used in low-resource contexts such as the Indian villages. METHODS:The authors combined rapid participatory appraisal (RPA) and HNA tools into 4 steps: (a) define HNA parameters, objectives, and community; (b) describe community...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Mathias KR,Mathias JM,Hill PC

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the association of market competition with hospital charges, length of stay, and quality outcomes. A total of 279,847 patients from 851 hospitals were analyzed. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index was used as a measure of hospital market competition level. Our results suggest that hospitals in less ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Kim SJ,Park EC,Yoo KB,Kwon JA,Kim TH

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The failure to contain pandemic influenza A(H1N1) 2009 in Mexico has shifted global attention from containment to mitigation. Limited surveillance and reporting have, however, prevented detailed assessment of mitigation during the pandemic, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. To assess pandemic influenza...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Adisasmito W,Hunter BM,Krumkamp R,Latief K,Rudge JW,Hanvoravongchai P,Coker RJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:In this article, a stochastic modeling approach was employed for the detection of epidemics in advance that was based on a negative binomial model with 2 components: an endemic component and an epidemic component. This study used monthly measles cases from January 2000 to August 2009 collected from the Expanded Progra...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Sharmin S,Rayhan MI

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sri Lankans in Oslo have previously been shown to have lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Here we present lifestyle risk factors for cardiovascular diseases: frequency and type of fat consumed, frequency of fruit and vegetable intake, alcohol consumption, and leisure time phy...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Tennakoon SU,Kumar BN,Meyer HE

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe regional differences in maternal health care (MHC) utilization in China. STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional comparisons of 4 MHC utilization indicators, namely, early (13 weeks within pregnancy) examinations rate (EER), prenatal examination (>4 times) rate (PER), hospital delivery rate (HDR), and postn...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Tang M,Wang D,Hu H,Wang G,Li R

更新日期：2015-03-01 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 study investigated the relationship between intention of undergoing cancer screening and information, motivation, and behavioral skills using an information-motivation-behavioral skills model. The authors performed a telephone survey of a random sample of 2030 residents aged 30 to 69 years from 6 counties of Gang...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Kim BK,Jo HS,Lee HJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incidence and risk factors for occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens (OEBBPs) in a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia was assessed. Reported sharps injuries from 2009 to 2010 were analyzed and benchmarked using patient days. OEBBPs caused by sharps injuries increased from 41 in 2009 to 65 in 2010, with an inci...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Mazi W,Senok AC,Assiri AM,Kazem N,Abato AT

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors examined the effects that change in perception about the advantages and disadvantages of smoking and quitting had on quitting outcome among smokers enrolled in a program for smoking cessation. METHODS:A total of 185 smokers from 2 public universities who were interested in quitting received smoki...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Yasin SM,Masilamani R,Ming MF,Koh D

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Workplace stress (WS) has been found to affect job satisfaction (JS), performance, and turnover intentions (TIs) in developed countries, but there is little evidence from other countries and especially rural areas. In rural Taiwan, especially, there is an insufficient health care workforce, and the situation is gettin...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Chao MC,Jou RC,Liao CC,Kuo CW

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stigmatization of mental disorders has detrimental consequences for psychiatric patients. This study examined how perceived stigma and coping orientations of secrecy, withdrawal, and education were related to schizophrenic patients' self-esteem and quality of life (QOL). Coping orientations as mediators of perceived s...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Ow CY,Lee BO

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigates the relationship between economic status and mortality of Korean men and women who were under and over the average national life expectancy using Cox's proportional hazard model to adjust for health status, past medical history, and age. The study subjects come from local applicants of Korean N...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Kim JM,Jo YS,Park EC,Cho WH,Choi J,Chang HS

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to uncover the challenges faced by village doctors in providing basic public health services (BPHS) in western rural areas of China. This field research for BPHS, with 12 managers and 82 village doctors of county Y in Guizhou province, was conducted in July 2012 using a combination of random ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Zhang Y,Chen M,Shi XQ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To estimate the 2009-2010 death rates, causes, and patterns of mortality in rural Cambodia, we conducted active, population-based death surveillance in 25 rural villages of Cambodia from March 2009 to August 2010. Among the population of 28,053 under surveillance, 280 deaths were reported and explored by physician-cer...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Goyet S,Rammaert B,McCarron M,Khieu V,Fournier I,Kitsutani P,Ly S,Mounts A,Letson WG,Buchy P,Vong S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to research the factors influencing the hospitalization costs of patients with type 2 diabetes, so as to provide some references for reducing their economic burden. Based on the Hospital Information System of a 3A grade hospital in China, we analyzed 2970 cases with type 2 diabetes during 2005-2012. Bo...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Cao P,Wang K,Zhang H,Zhao R,Li C

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indonesia has been making good progress in reproductive health (RH) outcome. This study aimed to examine the effect of the September 2009 Sumatra earthquake on availability and accessibility of RH services and its possible impact on local Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Twenty-six health facilities in Padang City...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Djafri D,Chongsuvivatwong V,Geater A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explored the association between mothers' work-related factors and breastfeeding practices in Bangkok, Thailand. Data were collected from 84 working mothers with a child aged 6 to 24 months who visited the breastfeeding mobile clinic at a nursery goods exhibition. Thai interviewers collected data using a st...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Aikawa T,Pavadhgul P,Chongsuwat R,Sawasdivorn S,Boonshuyar C

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00