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Association Between COVID-19-Related Characteristics and Oral Health Status Among Korean Adults. 韩国成年人covid -19相关特征与口腔健康状况的关系

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-17 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241305903

Ga-Young Lee, Mi Ah Han, Jong Park, So Yeon Ryu

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Key Stakeholders' Views on Salt Intake Reduction and Barriers and Facilitators to Reducing Salt Intake in Malaysian Schools: A Qualitative Study. 主要利益相关者对减少盐摄入量的看法以及马来西亚学校减少盐摄入量的障碍和促进因素：一项定性研究。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-13 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241304069

Darwish Mohd Isa, Hazreen Abdul Majid, Farizah Mohd Hairi, Zaliha Harun, Yee Xing You, Zahara Abdul Manaf, Chia Yook Chin, Hasnah Haron, Viola Michael, Feng He, Mhairi Brown, Suzana Shahar

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Waist-to-Height Ratio as a Key Predictor for Diabetes and Hypertension in Lao PDR National Health Survey. 老挝人民民主共和国全国健康调查中作为糖尿病和高血压主要预测指标的腰围与身高之比。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-31 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241295573

Kethmany Ratsavong, D R Essink, Manithong Vonglokham, Sengchanh Kounnavong, Somphou Sayasone, Wichai Aekplakorn, Suchin Worawichawong, E P Wright

{"title":"Waist-to-Height Ratio as a Key Predictor for Diabetes and Hypertension in Lao PDR National Health Survey.","authors":"Kethmany Ratsavong, D R Essink, Manithong Vonglokham, Sengchanh Kounnavong, Somphou Sayasone, Wichai Aekplakorn, Suchin Worawichawong, E P Wright","doi":"10.1177/10105395241295573","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241295573","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to determine the potential predictive value of four noninvasive anthropometric indices in screening for the risk of diabetes and hypertension in the Lao population. The data used for this study were collected as part of the National Health Survey which used the World Health Organization's stepwise approach, covered 17 provinces and Vientiane capital, and had a representative sample of 3240 participants above 18 years old. Among the anthropometry indices tested, waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) had the highest predictive power for the prevalence of diabetes (area under the curve [AUC] = 0.73) and hypertension (AUC = 0.70). It is suitable for use in urban or rural areas and for fieldwork. The WHtR can serve as a public health and clinical screening tool, as there are no differences between sexes, ages, and ethnicities when monitoring diabetes and hypertension risk in Lao PDR, using the optimal cutoff point of 0.5 for both diabetes and hypertension.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"35-42"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11894911/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142549153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Navigating Immune Landscapes: Insights From A Prospective Study. 免疫景观导航：一项前瞻性研究的启示。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-24 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241282621

Izzatul Aliaa Badaruddin, Hanita Othman, Wan Muhammad Azfar Wan Shuaib, Mohd Zakie Che Yusof, Shahifaniza Othman, Mohd Nazrul Anuar Ali, Ida Mastura Mat, Munirah Md Mansor, Azmawati Mohammed Nawi

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Psychological Distress Among Urban-Living Older Malaysians. 冠状病毒疾病（COVID-19）与生活在城市中的马来西亚老年人的心理压力。

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-30 DOI: 10.1177/10105395241283131

Yamunah Devi Apalasamy, Halimah Awang, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Chin Lung Tan, Massita Mohamad, Aini Fazana Zainal Abidin

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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

{"title":"Spatial Interaction Between Leptospirosis and Enteric Fever in Kelantan, Malaysia: A 2016-2022 Notification Registry Analysis.","authors":"Hazlienor Mohd Hatta, Kamarul Imran Musa, Nik Mohd Hafiz Mohd Fuzi, Paula Moraga","doi":"10.1177/10105395241286118","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241286118","url":null,"abstract":"Leptospirosis and enteric fever are prevalent tropical acute bacterial febrile illnesses in Kelantan, Malaysia, that exhibit overlapping features and shared transmission dynamics, yet their spatial relationship remains understudied. This study aimed to analyze their spatial distribution, investigating potential interactions and intersecting patterns. A total of 212 laboratory-confirmed cases of enteric fever and 1106 of leptospirosis between 2016 and 2022, were retrieved from the national e-Notifikasi registry. Point pattern analysis revealed clustering of both diseases in the northern region, but leptospirosis was predominant in the south, exhibiting higher spatial risk. Seven co-infection cases were identified in overlapping hotspot areas. Spatial dependence between the diseases was identified within 4 km distance on average, with varying patterns over time and regions. Recognizing spatial dependence has implications for accurate diagnosis, timely intervention, and tailored public health strategies. The findings underscore the need for multi-disease interventions to address shared risk factors and co-infections in similar geographical contexts.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"738-745"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142333065","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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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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