...Supalak Phonphithak; Narin Hiransuthikul; Penchan Pradubmook Sherer; Sasithorn Bureechai Purpose This aim of this study was to explore the experiences of stigmatization and coping mechanisms during pregnancy among pregnant women who are living with HIV in Thailand. The secondary objective...

...Jintana Sarayuthpitak; Sarinya Rodpipat; Sanong Ekgasit; Dean M. Ravizza Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of oral hygiene promoting program (OHPP) using a smartphone endomicroscope among students in elementary schools in Bangkok, Thailand, to enable their oral...

... was developed based on the theory of unpleasant symptoms. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 persons with liver cirrhosis by stratified random sampling. Data were collected at outpatient departments from four public hospitals across three regions in Thailand. Six...

... Industrial communities Thailand Rayong province is one of Thailand's industrial development goal sites. Since 1981, the Eastern Seaboard project was established in the region which led to large investment projects and a large population of migrants coming into Rayong. As a result, there have been...

...) pollution clinic patients at Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital (PCNRH) during 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand. Findings The most common symptom after exposure to air pollution that affects treatment in the OPD is respiratory symptoms. A total of 45.7% (107/234) of the population wears a mask, 55.1% (59/107...

...) were seven times higher than before. The prevalence of game addiction problems among fourth to sixth graders was at 15% according to research in Thailand on the prevalence of gaming addiction. This indicated that Thai children and teens aged 6–18 years are most vulnerable to gaming addiction [ 3...

... procedures performed in studies involving human participants were in accordance with the ethical standards of the Research Ethical Committee of the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand (study code number MED-2558-03591, approval no. 301/2559). The demographic characteristics...

... and associated factors on the mental health and quality of life among older adults in Thailand. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,800 older adults (M = 69.3, SD = 7.2) from nine provinces across all regions of Thailand. Each participant completed...

...Kunnara Maneekunwong; Arunrat Srichantaranit; Wanlaya Thampanichawat Purpose This study aims to determine the factors influencing caregivers' uncertainty about children undergoing cardiac surgery in a tertiary hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. Design/methodology/approach A correlational...

...) behaviors and patient satisfaction in adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in Thailand. Design/methodology/approach This was a three-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial among 129 adults with uncontrolled T2DM who attended the medical outpatient department in a medical center...

... and the mothers' knowledge. Design/methodology/approach A correlation study was conducted among 84 mothers of children (from infancy to six years old) with CHD who had attended pediatric cardiology clinics and pediatric units in three tertiary hospitals in Bangkok, Thailand. The two questionnaires aimed...

.../legalcode Family functioning Psychometric properties Measurement invariance Construct validity Thailand The present study aimed to establish the AFCS's psychometric properties in the Thai population. In Study 1, we tested the structural validity of the Thai AFCS. We also conducted...

...Preecha Suvarnathong; Teeradej Chai-Aroon; Uthaithip Jiawiwatkul; Pasakorn Intoo-Marn Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the provincial-level systems and mechanisms to develop health volunteers to improve the health of the immigrant workforce in Thailand. Design/methodology...

.../legalcode Malaria distribution Malaria control Logistic model tree Risk factors Risk model Thailand Malaria is caused by Plasmodium spp. parasites, which are transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes. This disease is considered a major public health problem, particularly in countries located...

...Pankaew Tantirattanakulchai; Nuchanad Hounnaklang Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the prevalence of depression and to determine the association between social support and depression among transgender women in Bangkok, Thailand. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional...

... involved elderly volunteers residing in different regions of Thailand and using smartphones. The samples included 33 participants in each control and intervention group. The intervention group received the HEPI application with reminder messages, while the control group received the HEPI application...

...Theint Theint Lwin; Tawatchai Apidechkul; Jongkon Saising; Panupong Upala; Ratipark Tamornpark Purpose This qualitative approach study aimed to understand the barriers to accessing a tuberculosis (TB) clinic in a Thai hospital as experienced by TB patients from Myanmar living on the Thailand...

...Paranee Ninkron; Shamsudeen Yau; Praphan Khuntiterakul; Benchamaphorn Nakamadee Purpose The spread of drug use has been consistently increasing in Asia, posing a serious public health problem, especially among new addicts. In Thailand, the problem has persisted for decades leading to a consistent...

... at http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode Emotion regulation Depression Adolescents Psychotherapy Thailand Depression is a mental health issue that affects people worldwide, particularly adolescents. A recent study reported that depression was a common mental health...

... for retirement adjustment. Supporting teachers to be health literate should be included in the retirement planning program which emphasizes preretiree's ability to understand and take control of their health. Thailand's increasing aging population is set to become a serious economic challenge due to the budget...