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DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2017.116
title: FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (WMSDs) AMONG COFFEE HARVESTERS IN DOI CHAANG COFFEE FACTORY, MAE SUAI DISTRICT, CHIANG RAI, THAILAND

description: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) cause great impact on health of the working population especially the unskilled labor such as farmers and low-income workers. However, in Thailand, only a few epidemiological studies investigated the risk factors related to WMSDs in farmers. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with WMSDs among 272 coffee harvesters in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The questionnaire was adapted from Standard Nordic Questionnaire and face to face interview was done with the eligible participants. Descriptive statistic was used to find the prevalence and binary logistic regression was use to find the association between risk factors and WMSDs. The results were given that the prevalence of 7 days and 12 months WMSDs were 79.4% and 81.6% respectively with the most prevalence pain in the regions of neck, shoulder and wrist. The risk factors that significantly associated with 7 days WMSDs were age (OR=2.47, 95% CI=1.01-1.08), smoking (OR=2.85, 95% CI=1.22-7.36) and stress (OR=2.84, 95% CI=1.44-6.00), while the risk factors that associated with 12 months WMSDs were only age (OR=2.17, 95% CI=1.10-4.32) and stress (OR=2.49, 95% CI=1.26-4.95). The postures which significantly associated with the pain in nine body regions were twisting body, lifting arms above shoulder for long time, and carrying heavy object. The outcome of this study indicated that there was high prevalence of WMSDs among coffee harvesters and the individual, psychosocial and work-related factors were all associated with the disorders. The factory and health care providers in the village should demonstrate the correct working postures for harvesters and should pay more attentions to the group of people who were at risk. More studies should be done to help us understand the cause and impact of WMSDs, so that successful prevention program could be done in the future to protect WMSDs.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2017.117
title: RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT IN RELATION TO RESPIRATORY AND ASTHMA SYMPTOMS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN DIN DAENG DISTRICT BANGKOK THAILAND

description: Background: Environmental factors have played important role to children health. Limited studies were focused on residential environments and respiratory symptoms among children living in urban area. Our study sought to 1) estimate prevalence of respiratory and asthma symptoms, and 2) examine the association between children characteristic / residential environments with the symptoms among primary school children in urban area of Bangkok, Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 658 primary school children aged 6 to 10 years between April and May 2018. Self-reported questionnaire from child’s parent was used as a measurement tool. Children’s history of respiratory and asthma symptoms within 1 year was modified from International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC). Binary logistic regression models were performed to find the associations. Results: Running nose without cold symptom was the highest reported respiratory and asthma symptom in the past 12 months (52.7%). Living in tenant residence was significantly associated with wheezing or whistling in the chest (asthma) (AOR = 2.362, 95%CI 1.156-4.828). Having garment/clothing shop near residence was significantly associated with shortness of breath (AOR = 1.935, 95%CI 1.060-3.529). Living in cigarette smoke area was significantly associated with dry cough at night (AOR = 1.887, 95%CI 1.075-3.309). Living in incense smoke area was significantly associated with shortness of breath (AOR = 3.767, 95%CI 1.183-11.990). Having doll in bedroom was significantly associated with dry cough at night (AOR = 2.610; 95%CI 1.720-3.959), phlegm (AOR = 2.375; 95%CI 1.618-3.488), shortness of breath (AOR = 2.440; 95%CI 1.164-5.11), and running nose without cold (AOR = 2.265; 95%CI 1.558-3.291) symptoms. Wall dampness near children’s bedroom was significantly associated with shortness of breath (AOR = 3.435; 95%CI 1.297-9.098), and running nose without cold (AOR = 2.331; 95%CI 1.034-5.257). Conclusions: Residential environments including tenant status, garment/clothing shop near residence, cigarette smoke, incense smoke, doll, window, and wall dampness were positive significantly associated with respiratory and asthma symptoms. Further intervention to improve residential environment should be considered to reduce respiratory and asthma symptoms among urban children.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2017.118
title: Internet addiction and health problems through smartphone among international students in a university in Bangkok Thailand : online questionnaire

description: The increase in Internet use through smartphones, particularly among the generation Y group, has brought about several health challenges in today’s society. Few studies have investigated the issue of Internet addiction (IA) through the smartphone in Bangkok to date. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess IA level and to determine Internet-related health problems among international program students in a university in Bangkok. Further, this study sought to determine the association between level of smartphone IA and health problems. Data regarding the pattern of Internet use, IA level, and related health problems were collected via a self-administered online questionnaire. Validity and reliability of the instrument were evaluated and deemed acceptable for research prior to use. Young’s Internet Addiction Test (IAT), a standardized instrument, was used to measure the IA level (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.89). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and Fisher's exact test. Of the 351 participants (mean age 26.8 years, SD ± 7.1), 44% were in the level of mild IA, 34% in the moderate level, and 3% severe level. Overall, eye strain was most reported by the participants (73%). More than one-third of all participants said having had experienced headaches (41%), inadequate sleep (55%), and cramped hand/wrist/arm (40%); accidents were the least reported (21%). IA level was significantly associated with the occurrence of eye strain, inadequate sleep, and hand/wrist/arm cramping. The evidence based of this study regarding Internet addiction and health problems may point to strategic plan of prevention and intervention for implementing policy in the future.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2017.119
title: Health status and behavior influences to sleep quality among community-dwelling elderly in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand

description: Purpose – The trend of sleep disorder is typically more common in aged changes due to health condition changes leading to poor sleep satisfies. Therefore the purpose of this study was to examine the rate and factors associated to sleep quality among Community-Dwelling Elderly in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional was conducted in 208 elderly by multi-stage sampling. All participants were interviewed by the questionnaire. sleep quality was assessed by Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI). Sleep quality score ≥ 5 indicating poor sleep quality. Chi-square tests and Multivariate logistic regression models were performed to find significant associations. Findings – We found that 208 participants found 66.3% were poor sleep quality with score ≥ 5 PSQI. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) for gender, age, and BMI, the multivariate logistic regression model, presented that elders had never participated social activities was increased poor sleep quality 5.962-fold odds (p.value&lt;0.05; 95% CI 1.459 – 24.361). Elders had never prayed before sleep was increased poor sleep quality 1.478-fold odds (p.value&lt;0.05; 95% CI 0.273 – 0.838). Perception of musculoskeletal problem was increased poor sleep quality 2.288-fold odds (p.value&lt;0.05; 95% CI 1.249 – 4.192). Bladder problem perception was increased poor sleep quality 2.618-fold odds (p.value&lt;0.05; 95% CI 1.084 – 6.327). Depression was increased poor sleep quality 3.275-fold odds (p.value&lt;0.05; 95% CI 1.179 - 9.095). Lastly, smoking was increased poor sleep quality 2.147-fold odds (p.value&lt;0.05; 95% CI 1.062 – 4.340). Originality/value – Promoting intervention regulation strategies particularly improving social participation, health education to prevent chronic diseases, and engages the mental health among elderly are essential.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2017.120
title: ASSOCIATION BETWEEN MATERNAL FLUORIDE LEVEL AND PRETERM DELIVERY AND LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AMONG PREGNANCY AT ENDEMIC FLUORIDE AREAS IN LAMPHUN, THAILAND : A PREGNANCY- BIRTH COHORT STUDY

description: BACKGROUND: Many studies mention that fluoride can transfer through placenta and exposure to fluoride during pregnancy can risk to preterm delivery and low birth weight (LBW). Nowadays, water fluoride (WF) at 0.7 mg/L was recommended as standard level for good oral health to protect dental caries while controlling the risk of dental fluorosis. Lamphun is one of six provinces in Thailand where natural WF &gt;10.0 mg/L were found, and &gt;50% of households used water with high fluoride. However, the evidence advocate maternal fluoride level is associated with Preterm delivery and LBW have yet to be well studied in Thailand. This study aims to assess the association between maternal fluoride (MF) among pregnancy with preterm delivery and LBW. To compare the incidence (Relative Risk: RR) of preterm birth and LBW between Low-exposed and Exposed METHODS: the cohort study on pregnancy-birth was conducted in Lamphun province between July 2016 to November 2017.Purpose sampling was used to select study areas of districts with WF &gt;10.0 mg/L in the Mueang Lamphun, Pasang, and Ban Thi districts where WF &gt;10.0 mg/L and LBW &gt;7%. Village WF was used to classify study population group; WF≤ 0.70 ma/L as Low-exposed and WF&gt;0.70 mg/L as Exposed. The 141-pregnant women age between 20 - 35 years, live in study areas within one year or more, have no risk at first ANC visit, gestational age &lt; 30wks at first coming to the research and plan delivery at Lamphun, Pasang or Ban Thi hospital. Data will collect by interview questionnaires and medical records. Maternal urine at &lt;30wks, 31-33wks, 34-36wks were collected to analyze fluoride level with Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) follow by TISAB. Preterm delivery and LBW were diagnosed by obstetrician or doctors. The descriptive statistics were used to describe general information of pregnant and newborn. Logistic regression will use to test the association between concentration level of fluoride in urine and preterm delivery LBW, and to compare the incidence of preterm delivery and LBW between the two study areas. RESULTS: The average level of maternal urine fluoride (MUF) was 1.27 (± .1.08) mg/L. There was a strong significant difference of MUF (p=.001) between two groups, the MUF level of Exposed (1.65 ± 1.35) was higher than Low-exposed (0.98 ± .0.16). There were not suspected factors statistically significantly associated with Preterm delivery, whereas pregnant who have MUF level more than 0.5 mg/L (p = .003), was associated with increased of LBW. The RR of preterm delivery = 0.35 (95% CI = 0.0748 - 1.7129), and RR of LBW = 1.53 (95% CI = 0.6188 - 3.8011) CONCLUSIONS: Our finding on MUF more than 0.5 mg/L was determined to increase of LBW but there was no associated with Preterm birth.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2017.121
title: Migration and Malaria Infection in Myanmar-Thailand border area of Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar: A Case-Control Study

description: Nowadays, malaria did not exist as a forest-dependent disease and mainly impacted by migration, mostly to border areas. Migrant workers are distributor of Plasmodium species and their patterns of migration affected on malaria transmission. The study aimed to identify migration pattern of border migrant people and the factors associated with malaria infection in Myanmar-Thailand border area especially in Tanintharyi region, Myanmar. An unmatched case-control was conducted among 320 migrant people living in Dawei, Thayetchaung and Palaw Townships, 160 cases and 160 controls. Cases and controls were confirmed by rapid diagnostic test and data collection was done by using structure questionnaires through face to face interview. Bivariate analysis and logistic regression was used to determine the association between migration pattern and also associated factors with malaria infection. More than half of respondents conducted interrural migration and the rests were intermunicipal migration (19.4%) and interregional migration (27.8%). Interregional migration (OR=1.82, 95%CI=1.11-2.99), seasonal migration (OR=2.99, 95%CI=1.44-6.24) and non-contract migration (OR= 2.60, 95%CI=1.30-5.21) were risk factors for malaria at 5% significance level. Moreover, poor protective behavior (AOR=8.85, 95%CI=2.82-27.80), difficult to access malaria health services (AOR=34.28, 95%CI=4.37-268.48) were risk factors for malaria infection in multiple logistic regression at 95% confidence interval. The findings of this study suggest that malaria risk was varied with migration status and was influenced by protective behavior and ability to access malaria health services. Therefore, local health authorities should target high risk migrant people and provide easy available of malaria health services in Myanmar-Thailand border area.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2017.122
title: A randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of arm-swing exercise and low sodium intake education program with low sodium intake education alone on blood pressure, heart rate and cardiorespiratory fitness in postmenopausal women with prehypertension

description: Background: Hypertension is a serious public health problem in both economically developing and developed countries because it is one of the leading causes of global mortality and morbidity. People with prehypertension are more likely to develop full-blown hypertension which is more likely to develop associated health problems. Thus, early prevention of hypertension is very important to decrease the burden of diseases. Particulary, postmenopausal women who have changed in hormonal system effecting on risk of cardiovascular diseases. There is one of exercises that people with prehypertension in rural can perform more easily; Arm Swing Exercise is a kind of Chinese exercise that may improve blood pressure reduction and suitable for them. However, there has been no study concerning the effect and mechanism of this mode of arm-swing exercise on blood pressure reduction in persons with prehypertension in rural area. The objective of the research was to compare the effects of arm swing exercise and low sodium intake education program with low sodium intake education alone on blood pressure, heart rate and cardiorespiratory fitness in postmenopausal women with prehypertension. Methods: This study was conducted using a randomized control trial. Participants were postmenopausal women with systolic blood pressure of 120-139 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure of 80-89 mmHg. The 84 participants were randomly assigned into two groups, one experimental group, and one control group. Each group consisted of 42 persons. During the 12 weeks, the arm swing exercise program was performed by the experimental group. The experimental group received low sodium intake education and performed the arm swing exercise program. While the control group received low sodium intake education alone. Blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiorespiratory fitness (estimated VO2max) were measured at the beginning of the study and after the three and six months in training. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, Independent t-test, Paired t-test and Repeated measures ANOVA with multiple comparison. Results : the findings revealed that at three months, six months after completing the arm-swing exercise program, the mean of systolic blood pressure in the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the control group(p.05). The finding also revealed that the mean of heart rate and cardiorespiratory fitness in the experimental group was improved from baseline but was not significantly different with the control group. However, It was found that the direct effects of time and interaction effect of treatment by time in systolic blood pressure, heart rate and cardiorespiratory fitness were significantly different between different time points in the experimental group (p
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2017.123
title: Model of No-Tobacco-Use-in School (NTUIS) on tobacco use knowledge, attitude and behaviour among adolescents in Bhutan: A quasi-experimental study

description: Introduction: Tobacco use among the 13–15 year olds is a major concern in Bhutan. The prevalence of tobacco use is higher in adolescents than in adults. It had been reported that 28.6% of boys and 11.1% of girls are current smokers. There has not been a single study conducted to this point on the tobacco use prevention in schools. This study attempted to explore a school-based peer-led health education model called ‘No-Tobacco-Use in Schools’ (NTUIS) to evaluate changes in the student’s tobacco use knowledge, attitudes towards tobacco use, intentions to use tobacco in the future and maintenance of non-user status. Method: A total of 378 eighth grade-students from four secondary schools in Wangdue Phodrang district, Bhutan took part in a quasi-experimental study in 2016. The schools and study subjects were selected using a multi-stage sampling. The intervention schools had 186 participants and the control had 192. The model was implemented in three phases by the peer educators in the intervention schools for five weeks. The data on the study variables were collected at the baseline, posttest, 3-month follow-up and 6-month follow assessments using a self-administered questionnaire. The overall effect of the model was evaluated using a repeated-measures analysis of variance. Results: Of the 378 students enrolled, 363 completed the study. Their mean age was 14.9 years. Implementation of the NTUIS model had improved the knowledge scores of students, and there was a significant difference between the intervention and control groups (F=645.64, p&lt;0.001, d=0.64). Although the attitudes of the participants were significantly different between the groups (χ2 =6.890, p=0.009), their attitudes turned negative. The intention of participants in the intervention group to remain tobacco free was significant both for five years (F=284.603, p &lt;0.001, d=0.446) and for lifetime (F=331.590, p &lt;0.001, d= 0.484). However, the model had no significant effect either on the student’s use of cigarettes/bidi (χ2 =0.771, p = 0.380) nor on the use of smokeless tobacco products (χ2 =0.834, p=0.361). Conclusion: The NTUIS model had a positive effect on the student’s knowledge and their intentions to remain tobacco free in the future. But the model did not determine the student’s use of tobacco products. Nevertheless, the study findings will provide basis for strengthening the existing tobacco education programs for youth in schools.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2017.124
title: Effectiveness of healing touch technique among autistic patient : a randomized control trial

description: This randomized control trial study aimed to compare of effectiveness of healing touch technique in changing of behavior problem of autism patient between intervention group and control group of autistic children in Nonthaburi Autistic Center, Nonthaburi province. Data was collected by using a self-administered questionnaire from parent of autistic among 64 sampled (59 Male, 5 female) age of samples ranged from 13-26 years were included in this study. Binary logistic regression, Generalized Linear Model, and Generalized Estimating Equations were applied for the analysis.For main symptom of autistic, most of them were repetitive behavior and fixated interests 78.5% and 75.0% respectively. Lack of imaginative seemed to more proportion for male more than female 65.6% and 6.3% respectively. However, model variance explained in – 2Log Likelihood to goodness of fit test in two model for 7 independent variables for deficits in social-emotional reciprocity of autistic behavior (-2Log Likelihood= 135.230). The Hosmer and Lemeshow test to goodness for fit model divided by equal case to ten groups present Wald Chi-Square and P-value (15.846, 0.045) whereof chi-square was 15.846 while significance was 0.045 which more than 0.05 that mean this model is goodness for fit and reject null hypothesis. The omnibus test of model coefficients present in 3 value chi-square of Model, Block, and Step as follow: Model present in the model chi-square for hypothesis test (109.192) and value of significance = .000 thereby reject null hypothesis, Block chi-square was chance of value in -2LL for block of 7 independent variable was equal value in model chi-square, Step chi-square was the value of -2LL with changed on model create that coefficient of added variable in each step of two model in parent used healing touch technique and parent use usual care accordingly Model, Block, and Step were equal value of Chi-square.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2017.125
title: Effectiveness of healthy e-elderly people intervention (HEPI) application for reduction health effects from mobile communication device and application usages among elderly people in Thailand

description: The trend of using mobile devices amongst the elderly population is continuously increasing. This study consisted of three phases. The first phase aimed to survey the situation of mobile communication device and application usages among elderly users in Thailand through the use a questionnaire survey as well as face-to-face interviews was used for data collection. The number of the participants in first phase was 448 elderly people. The participants mostly used mobile communication devices and applications in the morning and in the evening. The information in first phase was used to develop mobile applications in this study. The second phase was a cross-sectional descriptive study to assess health risks from mobile communication device and application usages among 490 elderly people in Thailand via Healthy e-Elderly People Assessment (HEPA) application. Most participants (65.9%) fell into moderate risk level of physical health and 10.0% of them fell into severe risk level of physical health. The third phase was a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the Healthy e-Elderly People Intervention (HEPI) Application in terms of improved knowledge, attitude, and practices, and reduce the physical health effects from mobile communication device and application usages. The HEPI application in Thai context was developed by a questionnaire and information from phase I and II. The number of the participants were 66 including 33 in the intervention group and 33 in the control group. The results shown that the mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and practices levels were significantly different between the intervention and the control groups at follow-up 1 (p=0.041, p=0.006, and p&lt;0.001 respectively). The mean scores of physical health risk in both the intervention and the control groups were similar which radically decreased from baseline to follow-up 1, then increased at follow-up 2 (p=0.899). Whether the elderly people in Thailand increase the length of time use on mobile communication devices and applications, it may result in risk for several serious health conditions. The HEPI application can be used for improving knowledge, attitude, and practices, and reduce the health effects of excessive use of mobile communication devices and applications.