Journal of Health Research: Volume 32 Issue 6 , Open Access

Social return on investment for community-based alcohol consumption control program during Buddhist Lent

Varangkanar Jirarattanasopha, Nopphol Witvorapong, Piya Hanvoravongchai

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the cost and benefit of a community-based alcohol consumption control program during the Buddhist Lent (BL) period in terms of social…

Developing the active larval indices surveillance system for dengue solution in low and high dengue risk primary care units, Southern Thailand

Charuai Suwanbamrung

The purpose of this paper is to develop an active larval indices surveillance system and compare the outcomes of the implementation in primary care units (PCUs) at low and high…

The effects of toothpaste amounts and post-brushing rinsing methods on salivary fluoride retention

Kanyapak Sotthipoka, Pintusorn Thanomsuk, Rungroj Prasopsuk, Chutima Trairatvorakul, Kasekarn Kasevayuth

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the salivary fluoride retention as fluoride concentration, amount of soluble fluoride, half-life (t_1/2) and salivary flow rate of…

Effect of modified Khon dance performance on functional fitness in older Thai persons

Ladawan Chutimakul, Suchitra Sukonthasab, Thanomwong Kritpet, Chanai Vannalee

Aging population is on the rise around the world. Strategies to improve quality of life in this population are being implemented. Exercise is one of those strategies that has been…

Knowledge and attitude of essential newborn care among postnatal mothers in Bangladesh

Sharmin Majumder, Zannatul Najnin, Shamim Ahmed, Shafi Ullah Bhuiyan

Neonatal mortality rate is 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in Bangladesh and most of them die during early neonatal period. The purpose of this paper is to assess the knowledge…

Medication adherence and associated factors among elderly hypertension patients with uncontrolled blood pressure in rural area, Northeast Thailand

Nanthakan Woodham, Surasak Taneepanichskul, Ratana Somrongthong, Nanta Auamkul

Hypertension is a common disease among elderly. Adherence to antihypertensive medication is a key predictor of optimal blood pressure control that prevents the risk of…

Effect of elimination of diseases on expectation of life in Bangladesh

Aziza Sultana Rosy Sarkar, Md Nurul Islam

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the trend of life expectancy in Bangladesh and find the effect of eliminating the causes of diseases on life expectancy statistics.

Sexual health interventions among early adolescents: an integrative review

Monrudee Chokprajakchad, Rutja Phuphaibul, Renee Evangeline Sieving

Adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections including HIV are important public health issues in many countries around the world. The trend is escalating among…

Prevalence of cognitive impairment among hill-tribe older people in the Northern part of Thailand

Supaporn Trongsakul, Thapakorn Ruanjai, Wilawan Chaiut, Ratipark Tamornpark, Tawatchai Apidechkul

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the prevalence and factors related to cognitive impairment among hill-tribe older people in Chiang Rai province, Thailand.