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An Epidemiological Study of the Influence of Sweets Intake and Toothbrushing on Dental Caries Among Children in Japan
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - Tập 4 Số 4 - Trang 242-250 - 1990
The study was designed to determine the influence of confectionery and beverages
intake and of toothbrushing on infant dental caries. The participants were 700
three year old Japanese children from an urban area near Tokyo. The prevalence
of caries in those who frequently consumed confectionery and beverages was
higher than the prevalence in those who did not take them. However, the
prevalence in ...
Using the Stage-Based Approaches to Predict Breast Self-Examination Among Rural Vietnamese Women
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - Tập 31 Số 4 - Trang 325-334 - 2019
A stages-of-change approach would be helpful to understand cancer screening
behaviors. This study aimed to identify the compliance and determinants of
breast self-examination (BSE) based on transtheoretical model (TTM) and health
belief model (HBM). A cross-sectional study was conducted with 296 rural
Vietnamese women using a self-administered questionnaire consisting of
Champion’s HBM scales, bre...
Anemia Among Children Under 5 Years in India: A District-Level Spatial Analysis Using NFHS-5 Data
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - Tập 34 Số 2-3 - Trang 206-212 - 2022
The 2015/2016 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) revealed that the
prevalence of anemia among children under five years is 58% in India. Lack of
nutritional supplementation and lack of health care facilities are found to be
important influential factors of anemia among children. We aimed to examine
district-level spatial heterogeneity and clustering of associated factors with
childhood anemia ...
Factors Influencing Smoking Behavior in Hong Kong Primary Schoolchildren: Targets for Prevention
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - Tập 8 Số 2 - Trang 102-108 - 1995
The uptake of smoking by children and factors influencing such behavior,
although well documented in the West, have not been studied in the Asia-Pacific
region. A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 3, 521 children, aged 8-11
years living in two districts of Hong Kong. Knowledge, attitude and behavior
related to smoking and sociodemographic data were obtained from questionnaires
completed by...
Solid Waste Scavenger Community: An Investigation in Bangkok, Thailand
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - Tập 5 Số 1 - Trang 54-65 - 1991
A solid waste scavenger community at On-Nooch dump site in Bangkok was
investigated. The purpose was to identify the dimensions of the public health
risk to this group of people and their community due to exposure to hazardous
conditions from waste materials. A cross-sectional descriptive study utilizing
field surveys and measurements was performed. The demographic, socioeconomic,
health related a...
A Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) Study on Dengue among Selected Rural Communities in the Kuala Kangsar District
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - Tập 15 Số 1 - Trang 37-43 - 2003
A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the level of knowledge,
attitude and practices concerning dengue and its vector Aedes mosquito among
selected rural communities in the Kuala Kangsar district from 16 - 25th June,
2002. It was found that the knowledge of the community was good. Out of the 200
respondents, 82.0% cited that their main source of information on dengue was
from television...
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
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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 childr...
Prevalence of Self-Treatment Practice and Related Factors Among Workers Aged 15 to 60 Years in Chi Linh Town, Hai Duong Province, Vietnam
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - Tập 29 Số 5_suppl - Trang 62S-71S - 2017
Self-treatment is particularly prevalent in Vietnam. However, the prevalence of
this practice among the working population is unclear. This study aims to
describe the prevalence of self-treatment and related factors among workers aged
15 to 60 years in the suburban area of Chi Linh, Hai Duong, Vietnam. Secondary
data of 3128 respondents was retrieved from the CHILILAB HDSS 2016 survey for
analysis...
The Adherence to Medications in Diabetic Patients in Rural Kerala, India
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - Tập 27 Số 2 - Trang NP513-NP523 - 2015
We conducted a study to determine medications adherence and factors associated
with poor adherence in community-dwelling adults with diabetes in southern
India. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 346 diabetes patients
selected using multistage cluster sampling. The 8-item Morisky Medication
Adherence Scale was used to collect information on adherence. Prevalence of poor
adherence was 74%...
The Childhood Sexual Abuse Among Youth in Three Asian Cities
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - Tập 27 Số 2 - Trang NP1566-NP1577 - 2015
The article describes the prevalence and risk factors of childhood sexual abuse
(CSA) among youth in Hanoi, Shanghai, and Taipei. Data used in this study are
from the Three-City Asian Study of Adolescents and Youth, 2006-2007. Descriptive
analysis and logistic regression models were used. The self-reported lifetime
prevalence of CSA was 5.2% in Taipei, 1.3% in Shanghai, and 0.5% in Hanoi. The
over...
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