Journal of Health Research: Volume 33 Issue 1 , Open Access

Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of earthquake preparedness amongst the elderly in risk areas: Chiang Rai, Thailand

Tanika Songlar, Nicharuch Panjaphothiwat Pussadee La-or, Chalitar Chomchoe, Siriyaporn Khunthason

Chiang Rai being an earthquake-prone city, it is essential to raise awareness about earthquake safety and readiness, especially amongst the elderly population who spend most of…

The Healthy e-Elderly People Assessment (HEPA) application: An evaluation of health effects from smartphone and tablet usage among senior citizens in Thailand

Wachiraporn Wilaiwan, Wattasit Siriwong

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate health effects and determine the factors associated with health effects from smartphone and tablet use among the elderly in Thailand.

Assessing the level of knowledge and practice of breastfeeding among factory working mothers in Kathmandu, Nepal

Ira Sharma, Arati Khadka

The purpose of this paper is to assess the level of knowledge and practice of breastfeeding among factory working mothers in Kathmandu who had a minimum of one child of less than…

Accessibility to reproductive health rights among adolescents in three provinces of Thailand

Patchareewan Jensarikorn, Supavan Phlainoi, Nawarat Phlainoi, Kittipong Saejeng

The purpose of this paper is to assess the situation of accessibility to reproductive health rights, and the conditional factors of accessibility to such rights of adolescents.

Factors affecting the capabilities of family development centre staff regarding promotion of pre-school language learning amongst parents in Thailand

Warunsicha Supprasert, Piyatida Khajornchaikul, Kitiphong Harncharoen, Pimsurang Taechaboonsermsak, Supachai Pitikultang, Udomluck Kulapichitr

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors contributing to the competencies and capabilities of Family Development Center (FDC) staff in order to promote pre-school…

Female labor force participation, paid maternity, caste system and under-5 mortality in Nepal

Kailash Timilsina, Yothin Sawangdee, Pojjana Hunchangsith, Jongjit Rittirong

The under-5 mortality rate in Nepal remains high in comparison to neighboring countries and developed nations. The result of this problem on Nepal’s social, economic, political…

Inhalation and dermal exposure to toluene among printing workers in a plastic bag factory

Wantanee Phanprasit, Kanchanok Songpek, Vorakamol Boonyayothin, Dusit Sujirarat

The purpose of this paper is to explore inhalation levels and dermal exposure to toluene among printing workers who wore no personal protective equipment; it is conducted in a…

Patient satisfaction with pharmaceutical care services provided at primary-level and secondary-level health facilities in Indonesia’s health coverage system

Luh Putu Febryana Larasanty, Maria Fiani Cahyadi, Ni Made Rai Sudarni, I Made Agus Gelgel Wirasuta

The purpose of this paper is to determine patient expectation and perception of pharmaceutical care services in order to measure the level of patient satisfaction provided by…