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Smoking modifies the effect of diabetes on severe tooth loss: Cross-sectional analysis of Hawai'i BRFSS data from 2012 to 2020. 吸烟改变糖尿病对严重牙齿脱落的影响：2012年至2020年夏威夷BRFSS数据的横断面分析

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-30 DOI: 10.1177/10105395251348017

Yan Yan Wu, Wei Zhang, Fran Woodworth, Deborah Mattheus

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The Impact of Health Literacy on Nonvaccination Against COVID-19: The Moderating Role of Age. 健康素养对未接种COVID-19疫苗的影响：年龄的调节作用

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-28 DOI: 10.1177/10105395251350194

Hyejin Han, Hye Ah Lee

{"title":"The Impact of Health Literacy on Nonvaccination Against COVID-19: The Moderating Role of Age.","authors":"Hyejin Han, Hye Ah Lee","doi":"10.1177/10105395251350194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10105395251350194","url":null,"abstract":"This study evaluated the relationship between health information literacy and nonvaccination against COVID-19, while identifying potential moderating factors. The study included 229 237 participants who reported on their COVID-19 vaccination experiences as part of the 2021 Korea Community Health Survey. Using multiple logistic regression, we analyzed the impact of health information literacy on vaccination status, adjusting for sociodemographic and personal hygiene factors, and calculated the odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals. Individuals who have difficulty understanding health information were at increased risk of being unvaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, sociodemographic factors and hand hygiene independently influenced vaccination status. Notably, health literacy showed an age-dependent relationship with COVID-19 vaccination, with individuals below 45 and above 75 having a 17% and 32% higher risk of remaining unvaccinated due to difficulties in understanding health information, respectively. To reduce nonvaccination rates, health communication strategies that improve information delivery may be particularly beneficial for both younger and older age groups.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"10105395251350194"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144531270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Fairness of Fundraising for the URRMI in China. 中国URRMI筹款的公平性。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-26 DOI: 10.1177/10105395251348022

Xinfa Zhou, Lu Chen, Zhiyong He, Shile Kuang, Guochun Xiang, Zhe Cheng, Dongni Wang

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Community Helpers Bridging Urban Health Inequities During COVID-19: A Short Report From Bangkok. 社区帮助者在2019冠状病毒病期间弥合城市卫生不公平现象：来自曼谷的简短报告。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-20 DOI: 10.1177/10105395251350199

Nareemarn Neelapaichit, Vijj Kasemsup

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Comparative Analysis of Instantaneous Reproduction Number Using ILI (Influenza-Like Illness) Surveillance Data in the Republic of Korea: Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic. 大韩民国使用ILI（流感样疾病）监测数据的瞬时繁殖数对比分析：在COVID-19大流行之前、期间和之后

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-17 DOI: 10.1177/10105395251349401

Seul-Ki Kang, Woo-Sik Son, Bryan Inho Kim

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Prevalence of Hospital-Acquired Infections in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 低收入和中等收入国家医院获得性感染的流行：系统回顾和荟萃分析。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-05-22 DOI: 10.1177/10105395251338002

Alex Odoom, Patience B Tetteh-Quarcoo, Eric S Donkor

{"title":"Prevalence of Hospital-Acquired Infections in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Alex Odoom, Patience B Tetteh-Quarcoo, Eric S Donkor","doi":"10.1177/10105395251338002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10105395251338002","url":null,"abstract":"The burden of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is particularly substantial in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, a comprehensive understanding of their prevalence in these regions is lacking. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the prevalence of HAIs in LMICs. Major databases, including Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science, were thoroughly searched for published studies between January 1, 2000, and July 15, 2024. The PRISMA guidelines were followed. The pooled prevalence of HAIs was estimated using a random-effects model and a 95% confidence interval. The literature search identified 87 studies reporting HAI prevalence in LMICs. The overall prevalence of HAIs across LMICs was 22% (95% CI = [17, 28]). The South-East Asian Region presented the highest prevalence at 37% (95% CI = [13, 62]). In terms of income level, low-income countries had the highest prevalence at 37% (95% CI = [23, 52]). Surgical site infections had the highest prevalence among infection types at 27% (95% CI = [23, 31]). This systematic review underscores the high prevalence of HAIs in most LMICs, emphasizing the need to facilitate the development of targeted prevention and control strategies to mitigate the impact of this critical public health issue, especially in resource-limited settings.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"10105395251338002"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Wounded Healers: Exploring Coping With Intimate Partner Violence Among Health Care Workers in Malaysia. 受伤的治疗师：探索应对亲密伴侣暴力在马来西亚的卫生保健工作者。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-21 DOI: 10.1177/10105395251328421

Mastura Azalee, Sajaratulnisah Othman, Choo Wan Yuen, Norbani Che Ha, Norhasmah Mohd Zain

{"title":"Wounded Healers: Exploring Coping With Intimate Partner Violence Among Health Care Workers in Malaysia.","authors":"Mastura Azalee, Sajaratulnisah Othman, Choo Wan Yuen, Norbani Che Ha, Norhasmah Mohd Zain","doi":"10.1177/10105395251328421","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395251328421","url":null,"abstract":"Intimate partner violence (IPV) can affect individuals across various professions, including health care workers (HCWs). Therefore, this qualitative study aimed to explore the coping strategies of HCWs experiencing IPV in Malaysia, providing insights to inform workplace support mechanisms. In-depth interviews were conducted among six HCWs in a tertiary hospital who were also the survivors of IPV. The findings revealed that the survivors employed diverse coping strategies, including seeking help, inclining toward spirituality, avoiding abusive situations, engaging in self-harm, and staying or leaving abusive relationships. Survivors primarily relied on coworkers for support and only sought formal support assistance when situations became critical. While some supportive workplace responses were reported, some hesitated to seek help due to misconceptions about IPV, concerns about privacy, and fear of workplace gossip. To address these barriers, workplaces should make efforts to raise IPV awareness among employees and implement dedicated support policies tailored to the IPV survivors' coping needs.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"379-385"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143674961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Effect of Activity and Sound Book as Comprehensive Sexuality Education Media in Early Childhood Knowledge: A Pilot Study. 活动与有声书作为幼儿性知识综合教育媒介的作用：初步研究。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-13 DOI: 10.1177/10105395251338688

Paramytha Magdalena Sukarno Putri, Wen Ting Tong, Nadyalis Ta'mara Masajida, Chabibah Ilmiyah, Suci Puspita Ratih, Mutiara Titian Istiqomah, Wan Yuen Choo, Noran N Hairi, Nik Daliana Nik Farid, Windi Chusniah Rachmawati, Wah Yun Low

{"title":"The Effect of Activity and Sound Book as Comprehensive Sexuality Education Media in Early Childhood Knowledge: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Paramytha Magdalena Sukarno Putri, Wen Ting Tong, Nadyalis Ta'mara Masajida, Chabibah Ilmiyah, Suci Puspita Ratih, Mutiara Titian Istiqomah, Wan Yuen Choo, Noran N Hairi, Nik Daliana Nik Farid, Windi Chusniah Rachmawati, Wah Yun Low","doi":"10.1177/10105395251338688","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395251338688","url":null,"abstract":"Sexual and reproductive health education in early childhood is still not delivered comprehensively. A pre-experimental study aimed to test the effectiveness of an activity and sound book, \"Finally, I Know!\" in early childhood knowledge before and after two months of intervention. The study involved 63 purposively sample students aged four to six years from UM Laboratory Kindergarten. The book material contains eight key points adapted from UNESCO International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education. Generalized linear model was used to analyze pre-test, post-test 1, and post-test 2. There was a significant increase in student's knowledge in pre-test and post-test 1 intervention (0.020; P < .05), however, no knowledge increase from pre-test and post-test 2 intervention (0.740; P > .05). The \"Finally I Know!\"may have the potential as comprehensive sexuality education media. It is suggested the book should be used regularly over a period of less than two months to ensure that children's knowledge continues to improve.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"411-417"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144023349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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URRMI Financing: Transitioning from Fixed to Rate-Based System. URRMI融资：从固定利率向基于利率的制度过渡。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-19 DOI: 10.1177/10105395251343405

Xinfa Zhou, Di Li, Lu Chen, Shile Kuang, Guochun Xiang, Zhe Cheng

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Association Between Systemic Health Indicators and Periodontal Disease in Korean Adults: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study. 韩国成年人全身健康指标与牙周病之间的关系：一项全国性的横断面研究。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-14 DOI: 10.1177/10105395251340920

Eun-Seo Jung, Hae-Young Kim

{"title":"Association Between Systemic Health Indicators and Periodontal Disease in Korean Adults: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Eun-Seo Jung, Hae-Young Kim","doi":"10.1177/10105395251340920","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395251340920","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the association between periodontal disease and systemic health indicators in Korean adults, based on the hypothesis that shared inflammatory pathways may underlie the link between oral and systemic health. Although numerous studies have investigated the association between periodontal disease and systemic health, few have utilized nationally representative data from Korean adults. This study used data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, including 1324 participants aged ≥40 years. Systemic health indicators were obtained through physical measurements and biochemical tests. Periodontal disease was evaluated using the Community Periodontal Index, and associations were examined using logistic regression analysis. The weighted prevalence of periodontal disease was 48.3% in men and 38.1% in women. Among men, fasting blood glucose (OR = 1.20) and glycated hemoglobin (OR = 1.32) were significantly associated with periodontal disease. In women, fasting blood glucose (OR = 1.15) and glycated hemoglobin (OR = 1.21) also showed significant associations. Glucose-related indicators demonstrated the most consistent associations across sexes. These findings highlight the association between glycemic control and periodontal disease, and suggest that sex-specific patterns may exist, which could be explored in future research.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"429-436"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144063371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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