{"title":"Changes in Physical Activity Due to Changes in Employment and Income Before and After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Korean Community Health Survey.","authors":"Yea-Li-A Song, Jae-Min Kim, Jae-Hyun Park","doi":"10.1177/10105395241283556","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241283556","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"793-796"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142481727","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}
{"title":"A Snapshot of the Tuberculosis situation in Mongolia: in Association with COVID-19.","authors":"Ankhjargal Zanaa, Sekar Ayu Paramita, Oyunchimeg Erdenee, Baigalmaa Jantsansengee, Bilegtsaikhan Tsolmon, Amartuvshin Tumenjargal, Uuganbayar Ganbat, Oyuntuya Tumenbayar, Chiho Yamazaki, Mitsuo Uchida, Kei Hamazaki","doi":"10.1177/10105395241286446","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241286446","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"784-787"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142395555","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}
Yamunah Devi Apalasamy, Halimah Awang, Norma Mansor, Azmah Othman, Rohana Jani, Nik Noor Ainoon Nik Osman, Chin Lung Tan
{"title":"Factors Influencing Mental Well-being Among Older Malaysians.","authors":"Yamunah Devi Apalasamy, Halimah Awang, Norma Mansor, Azmah Othman, Rohana Jani, Nik Noor Ainoon Nik Osman, Chin Lung Tan","doi":"10.1177/10105395241275232","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241275232","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Older adults are at greater risk of mental health issues. This study examined the factors influencing mental well-being among 2230 Malaysian older adults, using data from the 2018 to 2019 Malaysia Ageing and Retirement Survey. The World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) was used to assess mental well-being, and linear regression analysis identified the significant factors. Women had lower mental well-being scores than men (<i>P</i> = .012, β = -0.016). Chinese (<i>P</i> = .024, β = -0.020), Indian (<i>P</i> < .001, β = -0.043), and other ethnicities (<i>P</i> < .001, β = -0.031) reported lower scores than Malays. The factors associated with better well-being were secondary (<i>P</i> = .001, β = 0.032) and tertiary education (<i>P</i> < .001, β = 0.063), and good (<i>P</i> < .001, β = 0.081) and moderate (<i>P</i> < .001, β = 0.038) health status. Diseases-limiting activities were associated with poor well-being (<i>P</i> < .001, β = -0.030). Support from family (<i>P</i> < .001, β = 0.062) and friends (<i>P</i> < .001, β = 0.032), social activity participation (<i>P</i> < .001, β = 0.026), and functional ability (<i>P</i> < .001, β = 0.043) were significant positive factors. There is a need for targeted interventions to enhance mental health among Malaysian older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"705-710"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142115210","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}
Qianqian Fan, Xinxin Han, Guo Chen, Yibo Shi, Dongming Chen, Chi Yao, Wanying Hu, Fengqing Zhao, Zhibin Liu
{"title":"Understanding Mechanism to Improve Willingness for COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Young Chinese Adults: Evidence From Protection Motivation Theory.","authors":"Qianqian Fan, Xinxin Han, Guo Chen, Yibo Shi, Dongming Chen, Chi Yao, Wanying Hu, Fengqing Zhao, Zhibin Liu","doi":"10.1177/10105395241286122","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241286122","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"810-817"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142367648","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}
{"title":"Reviewers Acknowledgement.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/10105395241292929","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10105395241292929","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"10105395241292929"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142481741","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}
{"title":"Depressive Symptoms, Perceived Stress, and Associated Socio-Demographic and Diabetes-Related Factors in People With Type 2 Diabetes in Nepal","authors":"Ashmita Karki, Corneel Vandelanotte, Lal B. Rawal","doi":"10.1177/10105395241277892","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10105395241277892","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms and perceived stress among people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Nepal. Using a cross-sectional design, we collected data from 481 participants with T2DM in Kavrepalanchok and Nuwakot districts of Nepal. Depressive symptoms and perceived stress were assessed using Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Perceived Stress Scale, respectively. Associated independent variables were examined using binary logistic regression analyses. Of 481 participants, 123 (25.8%) had depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 score ≥5) and 156 (32.4%) experienced perceived stress. Low monthly income (<USD 215.52) and low diabetes medication adherence were significantly associated with both depressive symptoms and perceived stress. Mandatory screening and timely treatment for mental health conditions and assessment of medication adherence should be incorporated in the routine primary care of T2DM patients. A person-centred approach to T2DM management, considering the socio-economic determinants of the disease, should be prioritized by the healthcare system. Future studies should identify integrated care for the prevention and management of mental health comorbidities.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":"62 1","pages":"10105395241277892"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142221940","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}
{"title":"A Scoping Review of Vaping Among the Asian Adolescent Population.","authors":"Ko Ko,Joanna Ting Wai Chu,Christopher Bullen","doi":"10.1177/10105395241275226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10105395241275226","url":null,"abstract":"Little is known about vaping and its associated factors among Asian adolescents worldwide. We did a scoping review of the international literature on vaping among Asian adolescents. The prevalence of Asian adolescent vaping varied by the country's e-cigarette policies: the highest prevalence in Indonesia 32.2% (ever vapers) and 11.8% (current vapers) in 2019 and the lowest in Japan with 2.1% to 3.5% (ever vapers) and 0.7% to 1.0% (current vapers) in 2017. In New Zealand, a Western country with strong tobacco control but liberal policies on vaping, the prevalence of ever vaping was 20.4%, regular vaping 4.2%, and weekly vaping 2.8% in 2019. The most common reasons for vaping in both contexts were curiosity and peer influence. The internet as a popular source of information on vaping was identified mostly in Asian studies. In Asian contexts, the most common reasons for more frequent vaping were the desire to quit smoking and the ability to vape indoors, whereas in Western countries, the top three reasons were nicotine concentration, nicotine dependence, and more daily vaping sessions. Regular monitoring and more targeted research to understand adolescents' vaping behaviors will need to be undertaken on this heterogeneous population to inform appropriate policies and regulations.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":"20 1","pages":"10105395241275226"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142221938","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}
Le Thi Tuyet, Pham Bui Quang Minh, Nguyen Thi Thanh Hang, Vu Xuan Bach, Le Thi Thuy Dung, Do Nam Khanh
{"title":"Variations of Eating Behaviors Among Vietnamese Preschool Children and Their Association With Children’s Anthropometric Z-Scores: Results From Analyses of the Children’s Eating Behavior Questionnaire in 10 000 Children","authors":"Le Thi Tuyet, Pham Bui Quang Minh, Nguyen Thi Thanh Hang, Vu Xuan Bach, Le Thi Thuy Dung, Do Nam Khanh","doi":"10.1177/10105395241278232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10105395241278232","url":null,"abstract":"Eating behaviors, which are shaped during childhood, are one of the important factors influencing children’s growth. This study aimed to investigate the variations in eating behaviors among Vietnamese preschool children aged 3 to 6 years using the Children Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ) and their association with anthropometric Z-scores. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 10 172 children from 36 to 72 months old, recruited from three different socioeconomic regions of Hanoi. Differentiation of eating behaviors between two sexes was observed across all age groups, but most obvious at 36 to 48 months of age. The subscales of emotional overeating (EOE), enjoyment of food (EF), and desire to drink (DD) were higher in 60- to 72-month age groups and vice versa for slowness in eating (SE) and emotional undereating (EUE) subscales. Analyses using the general linear model showed that CEBQ subscales were associated with anthropometric Z-scores in both girls and boys.","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":"13 1","pages":"10105395241278232"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142221939","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}
Nik Daliana Nik Farid, Nuraini Aziz, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Hazreen Abdul Majid
{"title":"A Longitudinal Study of Psychological Distress Among Youth in Peninsular Malaysia and Associated Factors.","authors":"Nik Daliana Nik Farid, Nuraini Aziz, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Hazreen Abdul Majid","doi":"10.1177/10105395241273106","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241273106","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The prevalence of mental health problems among youth worldwide is alarming and a public health concern. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of psychological distress (PD) among youth at two time points, ages 15 and 20 years, and to identify groups that are particularly vulnerable to PD. Utilizing data from the Malaysian Health and Adolescents Longitudinal Research Team study, we analyzed a cohort of 416 participants who underwent mental health assessments in 2014 and 2019/2020. The prevalence of PD increased significantly between the ages of 15 (15.9%) and 20 (34.6%) years. Factors such as parental mental health problems, Indian and other ethnicity, lower maternal education attainment, and alcohol consumption were significantly associated with PD in youth. This study underscores the importance of increasing access to mental health care while improving surveillance and prevention programs to protect youth's psychosocial well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"628-635"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001428","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}
Ah-Hyun Park, Jinbeom Park, Jihae Choi, Songwhi Noh, Jina Choo
{"title":"Cigarette Sales to Underage Youth in Seoul, South Korea: Findings From a Mystery Shopping Study.","authors":"Ah-Hyun Park, Jinbeom Park, Jihae Choi, Songwhi Noh, Jina Choo","doi":"10.1177/10105395241273235","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10105395241273235","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to identify the rates of cigarette sales to underage youth and the factors associated with these sales using a mystery shopping technique. Of the convenience stores selling cigarettes in Seoul, South Korea, 2600 were sampled in 2019 and 2020. Personal and environmental factors were independent variables. Cigarette sales to underage youth were the outcome variable, defined as cases where a seller sold cigarettes to a youth shopper. A multiple logistic regression analysis was performed. Rates of cigarette sales to underage youth were 17.9% in 2019 and 16.3% in 2020, significantly higher when the seller was younger and the store was located in a central area. Administrative actions are needed to enforce strong warnings and training guidelines for convenience store sellers. Differentiation in surveillance intensity based on the location of convenience stores in Seoul is also recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":55570,"journal":{"name":"Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"636-645"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001430","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}