abstract：:This article aims to discuss women's autonomy in decision making on health care, and its determinants in 3 South Asian countries, using nationally representative surveys. Women's participation either alone or jointly in household decisions on their own health care was considered as an indicator of women's autonomy in ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Senarath U,Gunawardena NS

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to explore association between caries prevalence and nutritional status among first-grade primary school children. A cross-sectional study of 212 students was conducted. All students were weighed and measured and then the body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Each student underwent dental exa...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Ngoenwiwatkul Y,Leela-adisorn N

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article examines the critical role of medical missions as alternative or proxy health delivery agencies in developing countries like the Philippines. Why and how they exist, what they can and cannot do, how they interact with the for-profit and public health sectors, and what challenges they face in the context o...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Mendoza RL

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：:This study is done to develop an age and sex-specific BMI standard for Japanese children, and to determine the age and sex specific cut off points for overweight and obesity. A population-based analysis of BMI data from a national survey conducted in the year 2000; 14,113 preschool children, 72,380 children attending ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Kato N,Sato K,Takimoto H,Sudo N

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although menstrual extended regimens have been available in the market, limited study has been conducted on preferred menstrual characteristics in Asian women. This study aimed to investigate Chinese women's preferences on menstrual characteristics and factors affecting their preferences. Cross-sectional telephone sur...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Ng QT,Yuen PM

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Asia-Pacific countries, both environmental modernization and hereditary traits of Mongoloid reported to cause rapid increase in lifestyle-related diseases (LRD). However, reproducibility of reported responsive-factors is low. To examine this, a decision-tree method of complexity-model was applied to select LRD-resp...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Yanagisawa Y,Munkhtulga L,Nakayama K,Iwamoto S,Charupoonphol P,Supannnatas S,Kuartei S,Chimedregzen U,Kawabata T,Kaneko Y,Watanabe S,Sakuma M,Komatsu F,Hasegawa K,Kagawa Y

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews studies examining the relationship between climate variability and the transmission of vector- and rodent-borne diseases, including malaria, dengue fever, Ross River virus infection, and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome. The review has evaluated their study designs, statistical analysis metho...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Zhang Y,Bi P,Hiller JE

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to examine the urban-rural variations in the prevalence of overweight, hypertension, undiagnosed hypertension, and untreated hypertension among adults. The China Health and Nutrition Survey was used to study adults 25 to 65 years old. Logistic regression was used to obtain the odds rati...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Xiaohui Hou

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：:The Asian Tsunami killed more than 130,000 people and made 400,000 homeless in Aceh, an area in Indonesia already affected by over thirty years of conflict. This paper examines an approach taken by an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) to address emergency mental health and psychosocial needs in an int...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Jones LM,Ghani HA,Mohanraj A,Morrison S,Smith P,Stube D,Asare J

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Achieving treatment targets has been difficult in treating diabetic patients. This cross-sectional study describes the lipid profiles of patients with diabetes mellitus at a public primary health care centre in Sarawak, Malaysia. The targets for lipid control were based on the International Diabetes Federation recomme...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Wong JS,Tan F,Lee PY

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between reproductive exposures and age-related cataract among women. This was a hospital based case-control study. The study population included female patients, aged 50 years and above who attended the Eye clinic at the University of Malaya Medical Centre. T...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Noran NH,Salleh N,Zahari M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The genetic diversity or clonality among Vibrio cholerae O1, O139 and non-O1/ non-O139 of clinical and environmental origin using ribotyping and PFGE was performed in order to ascertain the public health implications of the different genotypes circulating within the Malaysian environment. Using an in-house typing sche...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Iyer L,Vadivelu J

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical inactivity is increasing in Australia and active forms of transportation may be one way to increase the working population's daily physical activity. We used travel-to-work data from employed persons aged 15 years and over participating in the 1996 (n = 7,636,319) and 2001 (n = 8,298,606) Australian censuses ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Bell AC,Garrard J,Swinburn BA

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of our study is to investigate the reasons why 21 persons suffered erythema and other skin changes, and conjunctivae infection after staying in a closed room for three hours. A multi-disciplinary case study including interviews, building and ventilation inspections, was performed by a multidisciplinary t...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Chaiear N,Saejiw N,Dithisawatwet S,Polpila P,Paratako K,Chuntum K

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study describes the development and reproducibility of a 128-item quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) to measure usual food consumption for women in southeast China. The FFQ was pre-tested using 51 Chinese women who recently migrated to Australia. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.81 for internal con...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Zhang M,Binns CW,Lee AH

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous factors are known to affect the academic performance of students. These include prenatal conditions, birth conditions, postnatal events, nutritional, socio-economic factors and environmental factors. This paper examines the nutritional status and its relationship with academic performance of 9-10 years old pr...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Zaini MZ,Lim CT,Low WY,Harun F

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to find out the knowledge and attitudes concerning food hygiene among Chinese food handlers in Fong Song Tong district, and to analyze the impact of variables on the degree of knowledge and attitudes. Face-to-face interviews were conducted within Chinese food handlers in Fong Song Tong di...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Tang CH,Fong UW

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Globalisation is present whether recognised in SARS, global terrorism, finance or youth music. With the growth of the health promoting school movement in this context and the increased numbers of countries and schools involved, eight themes are proposed as critical to how the Health Promotion School move forward. They...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Parsons C

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1998, Malaysia opened its first hospital based on the "paperless and filmless" concept. Two are now in operation, with more to follow. Telemedicine is now being used in some hospitals and is slated to be the technology to watch. Future use of technology in health care will centre on the use of centralised patient d...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Bulgiba AM

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obese insulin resistant individuals often present with a dyslipidemic phenotype characterised by hypertriglyceridemia, low HDL cholesterol levels, essentially normal total- and LDL-cholesterol, but a propensity for smaller, denser LDL particles. We have reported that concentrations of chylomicrons are two to three fol...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： James AP,Slivkoff-Clark K,Mamo JC

更新日期：2003-01-01 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：:With the increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses and health compromising behaviours, health care expenditure is escalating with the expansion of hospital services. Integrated primary health care would enhance the cost effectiveness of health care delivery. Recent studies on primary care health services research in ...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Lee A

更新日期：2003-01-01 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 is to compare the difference in health status between South Koreans and North Koreans and to identify factors responsible for the remarkable improvements in the health status of South Koreans. In order to examine the causes of the difference in health level, the health indices and their deter...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Kim HJ,Ahn YS,Lee SG

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigates the quality of life (QOL) for adolescents residing in Perth, Western Australia. The Quality of Life Profile-Adolescent Version (QOLPAV), a generic self-reported questionnaire, was administered to 363 adolescents aged between ten and 18 years who were enrolled in 20 high schools within metropoli...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Meuleners LB,Lee AH,Binns CW

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

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：:The HKSAR Department of Health is the Government's health adviser and agency to execute health care policies and statutory functions. It safeguards the health of the community through promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services. The Department invests in health promotion activities and discharges its f...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Ching R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The school plays a very important role in health education and promotion at the crucial stage of childhood and adolescence. It develops personal character, skills, attitude and physique, in addition to imparting knowledge. To sustain the concerted effort to address inter-wined social, educational, psychological and he...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Lee A,Tsang KK,Lee SH

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：: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：:The objective of this study was to describe the food and nutrient intakes of adults in three Samoan church communities located in Auckland, New Zealand. The study had a cross-sectional design and measured usual dietary intake in 437 participants, aged 20 years and over, using a self-completed, 89-item quantitative foo...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Bell AC,Swinburn BA,Amosa H,Scragg R,Sharpe SJ

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the secular trend of decreasing prevalence of smoking and consumption of tobacco in most industrialized countries, the prevalence of smoking in Japan continues to be one of the highest. Based on the alternative measure of population attributable fractions, the present study gives an estimate of the number of d...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Shibuya K

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the wake of the east Asian economic crisis, the health budget for the public sector in Malaysia was cut by 12%. The Ministry of Health responded swiftly with a series of broad-based and specific strategies. There was a careful examination of the operating expenditure and where possible measures were taken to minimi...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Suleiman AB,Lye MS,Yon R,Teoh SC,Alias M

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine the practicability and value of mapping cancers in Hong Kong, selected data from consecutive censuses were used to assess the demographic stability and socioeconomic characteristics of the 27 districts. Mortality data in two quinquennia (1979-1988) were used to calculate the districts' standardized mortalit...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Lloyd OL,Wong SL,Yu TS,Wong TW

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：:Five hundred and sixty-three university students were interviewed to survey the practice of self-medication which was found to be very prevalent (94.0%). The most commonly used items included remedies for cough and cold, antipyretics and analgesics. Topical preparations and Chinese herbal medicines were also frequentl...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Lau GS,Lee KK,Luk CT

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As public health by its very nature is multi-disciplinary, it may benefit individual programs to formulate a regional network, joining researchers and academics across programs. This approach may afford extended benefits, such as the establishment of regional health surveillance systems and collaborative funding initi...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Loos GP

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drugs are major technology in preventing and combating disease both at the individual and community levels. Managing this valuable resource for optimum public health benefit is paramount. Pharmacists have been recognized by the World Health Organisation and others as having a key role to play in promoting rational dru...

journal_title：Asia-Pacific journal of public health

authors： Passmore PR,Kailis SG

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00