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Spatial Interaction Between Leptospirosis and Enteric Fever in Kelantan, Malaysia: A 2016-2022 Notification Registry Analysis. 马来西亚吉兰丹州钩端螺旋体病与肠炎之间的空间相互作用：2016-2022 年通报登记分析》。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-30 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241286118

Hazlienor Mohd Hatta, Kamarul Imran Musa, Nik Mohd Hafiz Mohd Fuzi, Paula Moraga

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Do National Nutrition Policies Relevant to Sri Lankan Adolescents Effectively Uplift Their Development and Well-Being? A Qualitative Study. 与斯里兰卡青少年相关的国家营养政策能否有效促进他们的发展和福祉？定性研究。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-24 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241283168

Prabhath Pallewaththa, Prabuddhika Kandegedara, Ruvini Wickramasinghe, Geethani Humpita Pathirannehelage, Shanika Heiyanthuduwage, Supun Prakash, Louis Manfra

{"title":"Do National Nutrition Policies Relevant to Sri Lankan Adolescents Effectively Uplift Their Development and Well-Being? A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Prabhath Pallewaththa, Prabuddhika Kandegedara, Ruvini Wickramasinghe, Geethani Humpita Pathirannehelage, Shanika Heiyanthuduwage, Supun Prakash, Louis Manfra","doi":"10.1177/10105395241283168","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241283168","url":null,"abstract":"Adolescence is a crucial phase of growth and development in the life course, and healthy nutrition is essential during this period. The objective of this study was to explore the perceptions regarding the implementation of relevant nutrition policies for adolescents in Sri Lanka. The study is qualitative, employing a \"phenomenology\" approach. The study was conducted in the central province of Sri Lanka, with participants including adolescents (n = 18), public health inspectors (n = 3), parents (n = 12), canteen owners (n = 3), schoolteachers (n = 3), and principals (n = 3). Data were collected through interviews and analyzed using the framework analysis method. Results indicated that adolescents' awareness of relevant policy statements is poor. Implementing nutrition policies related to adolescents in school settings and at the community level remains insufficient. In conclusion, future research should further evaluate the overall implementation of nutrition policies directed at adolescents. This will help policymakers to enhance and improve relevant policy guidelines.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"766-771"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142333061","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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Predictors for COVID-19-Specific and Non-COVID-19-Specific Deaths: A Cohort Study in Taiwan. COVID-19特异性和非COVID-19特异性死亡的预测因素：台湾队列研究。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-23 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241282634

Shang-Yih Chan, Hsin-Hao Lai, Yun-Ju Lai, Chao-Ming Huang, Chu-Chieh Chen, Shen-Shong Chang, Yung-Feng Yen, Yi-Chun Chiu

{"title":"Predictors for COVID-19-Specific and Non-COVID-19-Specific Deaths: A Cohort Study in Taiwan.","authors":"Shang-Yih Chan, Hsin-Hao Lai, Yun-Ju Lai, Chao-Ming Huang, Chu-Chieh Chen, Shen-Shong Chang, Yung-Feng Yen, Yi-Chun Chiu","doi":"10.1177/10105395241282634","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241282634","url":null,"abstract":"Predictors for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-specific and non-COVID-19-specific deaths have not been extensively studied. This cohort study in Taiwan investigated predictors for COVID-19-specific and non-COVID-19-specific deaths among hospitalized patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. From January to July 2022, 2196 COVID-19 patients at Taipei City Hospital were consecutively recruited in this cohort study. Among the 175 deceased COVID-19 patients, 147 (84.0%) and 28 (16.0%) had COVID-19-specific and non-COVID-19-specific deaths, respectively. After controlling for other covariates, multinomial logistic regressions showed that age ≥ 65 was significantly associated with higher risks for both COVID-19-specific, adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 6.21; and non-COVID-19-specific deaths (AOR = 6.06). Fully vaccinated individuals (AOR = 0.50) and Paxlovid recipients (AOR = 0.45) had lower COVID-19-specific death risks, while comorbid cancer or end-stage renal disease patients faced higher risks of non-COVID-19-specific deaths. Our study findings suggest that vaccination and Paxlovid treatment are crucial for reducing SARS-CoV-2-specific mortalities, while comorbid patients need careful monitoring to reduce non-COVID-19-specific deaths.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"730-737"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142301706","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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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Health Care Workers in Developing Countries: A Survey Study in Kyrgyzstan. COVID-19 发展中国家医护人员不愿接种疫苗：吉尔吉斯斯坦的一项调查研究。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-24 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241282966

Aiperi Asanbek Kyzy, Nobutoshi Nawa, Roman Kalmatov, Takeo Fujiwara

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-13 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241258530

Wen Ting Tong, Ananta Seth, Mary Pei Ern Ng, Shao Chuen Tong, Amanda Lau, Tina Yen-Ting Chen, Suan Ee Ong, Joanne Su-Yin Yoong

{"title":"Factors Related to, and Effective Interventions for, Vaccination Uptake Among Older Adults in Two Asia-Pacific Countries: A Rapid Review.","authors":"Wen Ting Tong, Ananta Seth, Mary Pei Ern Ng, Shao Chuen Tong, Amanda Lau, Tina Yen-Ting Chen, Suan Ee Ong, Joanne Su-Yin Yoong","doi":"10.1177/10105395241258530","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241258530","url":null,"abstract":"This rapid review aimed to present a comprehensive overview of barriers, facilitators, and effective interventions that promote vaccination uptake by older adults in the Asia-Pacific region. Rapid review methodology was applied, using two databases (PubMed, Embase). Articles were included if studies were conducted in Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines; included human population ≥50 years of age, and was published from 2016 to August 2022. Related articles were not found from Indonesia and Philippines. A total of 23 articles met the inclusion criteria, with 19 reporting on barriers and facilitators, whereas, four articles reported effective interventions to promote vaccination uptake. Among the 19 studies that identified barriers and facilitators to vaccination uptake, the more common factors were social influences (n = 8/19), perceived benefits of vaccine (n = 7/19), and perceived vaccine safety (n = 6/19). Interventions that focused on supporting clinicians were found to be effective in leading them to recommend vaccinations among older adults, such as creating awareness on the low baseline vaccination rates among older adults, provision of structured health assessment, and nurse reminders. More studies are needed to ascertain the barriers and facilitators to uptake, as well as to identify effective interventions influencing vaccine uptake among older adults in the Asia-Pacific region.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"676-688"},"PeriodicalIF":16.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141312391","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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Associations Between Perceived Social Status, Discrimination, With Subjective Sleep Quality Among Migrant Care Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic. COVID-19大流行期间外来护工感知到的社会地位、歧视与主观睡眠质量之间的关系。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-30 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241282774

Po-Chang Tseng, Tzu-Yun Lin, Lung-Hua Cheng, Chun-Tung Kuo, I-Ming Chen, Yi-Ling Chien, Hsi-Chung Chen, Shih-Cheng Liao

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Socioeconomic Status and Health Outcomes in Malaysian Adults: Findings From the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS). 马来西亚成年人的社会经济地位和健康结果：全国健康和发病率调查（NHMS）的结果。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-28 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241283108

Wan-Fei Khaw, Yee Mang Chan, Nazirah Alias, LeeAnn Tan, Nur Hamizah Nasaruddin, Sin Wan Tham, Noor Ani Ahmad

{"title":"Socioeconomic Status and Health Outcomes in Malaysian Adults: Findings From the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS).","authors":"Wan-Fei Khaw, Yee Mang Chan, Nazirah Alias, LeeAnn Tan, Nur Hamizah Nasaruddin, Sin Wan Tham, Noor Ani Ahmad","doi":"10.1177/10105395241283108","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241283108","url":null,"abstract":"The relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and health outcomes has garnered significant attention. However, there is a limited amount of research exploring the association between SES and the risk of metabolic syndrome in Malaysian adults. This study aimed to determine the association between SES and risk of hypertension, diabetes and obesity. By using data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), SES was derived through principal component analysis involving six variables. Two different SES components were identified and labeled as \"social status\" and \"wealth status.\" Among the participants, 36% were diagnosed with hypertension, 18% with obesity, and 21% with diabetes. Adults with high wealth and social status showed a significantly increased risk of obesity. Meanwhile, high social status was significantly associated with a reduction in the risk of hypertension and diabetes. A comprehensive understanding of the associations between SES and noncommunicable diseases could facilitate initiatives that promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, thereby enhancing the holistic well-being of Malaysians.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"746-752"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142333064","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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Completeness and Timeliness of Vietnam's National COVID-19 Reporting System Among Schoolchildren in Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam During the Omicron Variant Epidemic. 越南国家 COVID-19 报告系统在太原市学童中的完整性和及时性：欧米茄变异病毒流行期间的越南。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-21 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241282767

Trang Thu Vu, Khanh Cong Nguyen, Hoa Phan Bich, Ha Nguyen Thi Thu, Hieu Nguyen Thi, Anh Hoang, Tu Ngo Huy, Nghia Ngu Duy, Duong Tran Nhu, Duc-Anh Dang, Thai Quang Pham, Florian Vogt

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Association of Hand Grip Strength and Physical Fitness Parameters in Middle-Aged and Older Korean Men. 韩国中老年男性手部握力与体能参数的关系

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-30 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241275223

Yeong-Hyun Cho, Tae-Beom Seo

{"title":"Association of Hand Grip Strength and Physical Fitness Parameters in Middle-Aged and Older Korean Men.","authors":"Yeong-Hyun Cho, Tae-Beom Seo","doi":"10.1177/10105395241275223","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241275223","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to assess whether hand grip strength (HGS) could be an effective indicator to estimate other physical fitness parameters in middle-aged and older men using large population data. Data for this study were obtained from the National Fitness Center operated by the Korea Institute of Sport Science (n = 429 572). The following were excluded from this study: women aged 44 years or younger (n = 238 257), repeated measurement data (n = 130 466), and errors or missing data (n = 6 497). The final sample included 54 352 participants (27 878 middle-aged and 26 474 older-aged). The highest overall physical fitness grade among participants was 5.6% (4.7%, middle-aged men; 6.6%, older men), the lowest was 52.1% (59.0%, middle-aged men, 43.9%, older men). HGS was positively correlated with flexibility (r = 0.183), muscular endurance (r = 0.354), and power (r = 0.463), in middle-aged men. In older men, flexibility (r = 0.227), and 30SCS (r = 0.385), were positively correlated; Timed Up and Go (r = -0.405), and F8W (r = -0.433), were negatively correlated. All physical fitness parameters were significantly higher in participants with normal HGS than those with low HGS. Our finding suggests that HGS is a predictive method for physical fitness variables and a useful biomarker for global public health.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"689-695"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142115208","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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Regional Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cancer Screening. COVID-19 大流行对癌症筛查的地区影响。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-27 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241282981

Jongho Park, Yeaeun Kim, Jae-Hyun Park

{"title":"Regional Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cancer Screening.","authors":"Jongho Park, Yeaeun Kim, Jae-Hyun Park","doi":"10.1177/10105395241282981","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241282981","url":null,"abstract":"Cancer screening is the most cost-effective prevention strategy that enables improved cancer morbidity and mortality rates. However, there was a significant decline in cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. This study aimed to measure regional differences in cancer screening by comparing screening rates before and during COVID-19 and to examine factors explaining the regional difference in cancer screening. All variables including the differences in cancer screening rate before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were collected from 229 administrative subregions in South Korea and joined with each community in ArcGIS environment. Factors explaining regional difference in cancer screening were analyzed through descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and interactive decision tree modeling. Cancer screening rates decreased in all regions during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea. The findings revealed that national health insurance premiums, the number of cancer screening facilities, livelihood benefit recipients, and the population aged 65+ could be classified as variables highly affecting the decrease in cancer screening rate. These findings highlight the efforts to appraise different barriers to cancer screening in each community. In addition, it is important to promote sustainable cancer screening strategies from regional perspectives based on regional vulnerabilities and their complex impact on cancer screening.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"760-765"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142333063","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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