plueme/wizJson huggingface dataset:
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2010 source: HSRI 
title: Relationship between the Information Received and the Satisfaction of Health Personnel with the Health Security System in Six Upper Northeastern Provinces of Thailand 
abstract:The National Health Security Office (NHSO) region 8 in Udonthani Province surveyed health personnel
in six provinces: Loei, Nongbualampoo, Nongkhai, Udonthani, Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom
for the purpose of evaluating understanding of the benefits, information and people’s satisfaction with the health security system. The results revealed that the majority (76.9%) of pharmacists and dentists
knew about the benefits of the health security system, which was less than that of other health professions.
Most personnel received information about health security via television (68.1%). For radio, the
popularity of songs, news and general events was almost the same proportion (31.5, 30.2 and 26.5%,
respectively). The most popular period was between 6 and 8 a.m. (37.1%); 62.6 percent of health personnel
did not read newspapers. The satisfaction of personnel with health security was 8.15 out of a possible
score of 10 and general personnel had highest satisfaction at 8.5. The least satisfaction was among pharmacists
at 7.37. The study found that the satisfaction of the personnel who were positive related to their
knowledge of health benefits in the health security system and satisfaction with the media provided by
the national health security office. The Internet is also an interesting route as it is easy to use and efficient
in communicating to target populations.
It is suggested that NHSO should perform specific public relations campaigns and work more specifically
with each group of health personnel. Attention should be paid to the low level of information that
personnel had received. Formal letters are still the main route for providing information to health personnel.
Alternative routes of information dissemination should be used, especially newsletters, to create
good attitudes toward the national health security system, taking into consideration aspects such as quantity,
style and content conforming to the taste of the personnel concerned.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2010 source: HSRI 
title: Developing Local Recipes for the Elderly 
abstract:This study was aimed at identifying and developing nutritious ingredients in local Thai recipes for
healthy elderly people, based on their nutrient requirements. Community leaders were identified and asked
to point to community cooks within their communities. A list of 201 local dishes was identified through indepth
interviews performed among 74 local food experts. From the list, 40 dishes were selected that had
the potential to improve the overall nutritious quality of food, for instance adjusting meat and vegetable
quantity and substituting coconut cream with cereal cream and/or soy milk. The recipes were adjusted
and tested for sensory acceptability by the elderly in their communities. Mixed-dish recipes provided the
highest average energy content (319 Kcal per serving), while namprik (fish sauce with chillies) and noncoconut
cream curry provided the lowest energy content (89 Kcal per serving). Noodle soup with chicken
had the highest content (6 mg). Thai rice noodles in sweet chilli sauce (kanom jeen nam prik), Thai rice
noodles in spicy sauce (kanom jeen nam ya), steamed snake-head fish with Morinda Citrifolia Linn (Noni)
leaves (hor mok pla chon bai yor), and namprik had the highest fiber, iron and vitamin A content. Since cereal
cream and/or soy milk, which contain appropriate fat content, were used instead of coconut cream in this
study, these recipes may help to decrease the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases in the elderly.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2010 source: HSRI 
title: Iodine Status in Populations in Chiang Mai,Lamphun, Lampang, and Mae Hong Son during FY 2007-2009 
abstract:Iodine deficiency has several effects on health, particularly concerning brain development in the
fetus and in early childhood. With regard to the past few decades, the situation was mitigated when considering the total goiter rate in children. A mild deficiency produced no obvious physical effect, but
did impair mental function. In this regard, the northern and northeastern regions comprised the highest
risk areas. This descriptive study was aimed at reviewing the iodine status of populations in Chiang Mai,
Lamphun, Lampang, and Mae Hong Son by analyzing secondary data during Fiscal Years 2007-2009 and
was framed under the WHO manual entitled “Assessment of Iodine Deficiency Disorders and Monitoring
Their Elimination.”
It was found that a proportion of the households using adequately iodized salt was progressively
over 90 percent in every province except Mae Hong Son. Thyroid function was assessed by screening
TSH levels in newborns that were over 11.2 mu/L; in Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Mae Hong Son
the levels were 12.73, 7.84, 10.29, and 15.83 percent, respectively, and the incidences of thyroid hormone
deficiency were 1:2,297, 1:1,665, 1:2,468, 1:3,058 respectively. The total goiter rate was below 5 percent in
every province. The level of iodine in urine in pregnancy in Mae Hong Son was equally insufficient at
50.89 percent; in primary school pupils in Lamphun it was 52.38 percent, that is, equally more than adequate.
In conclusion, four provinces indicated mild iodine deficiency areas, but their situation had gotten
better. Iodine deficiency prevention requires more attention from policymakers. Proper development of
intellectual quotients by adequate iodine intake should be designated as one of the national strategies on
childhood capacity-building. Correct knowledge-building on the benefits of proper iodine intake should
be encouraged. Salt producers need to show social responsibility as well; legal measures are necessary, if
they do not do so.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2010 source: HSRI 
title: Community Capital: A Case Study of a Social Movement for Solving Alcohol Consumption Problems in Namphong District, Khon Kaen Province 
abstract:This study involved qualitative research aimed at exploring a social movement for changing the
local tradition regarding alcohol consumption in the community. Its goal was to identify the community
capital which facilitated the social movement in order to illustrate the process of social movement and its impacts on the alcohol consumption behaviors in the community. The research setting was Ban Khokyai,
Namphong District, Khon Kaen Province. It was a qualitative research study, the main data for which
were collected from in-depth interviews, participation observation and document review.
Alcohol consumption, which formerly had been considered as a norm in the community, changed
over time in accord with changing community power and capital. Violence among youths who drank and
got out of control evoked a reaction in the community. A civic group was formed in the name of “So-Le.”
Its leader was a respected monk who possessed three dimensions of capital: (1) cultural capital – the belief
and the faith of the people in Buddhist monks, (2) social capital – his good relationships with the village
head and the School principal, and (3) moral capital – his virtue and kindness. However, the success in
controlling alcohol consumption in the temple was just the first step of the movement. It needed further
strong support to struggle against the resistance of a community group.
The investigator suggests that the social movement for solving alcohol-related behaviors, which was
deeply ingrained in the lifestyle and culture of the people, required actors who possess such capital and
the support of the community to empower them as health promoters.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2010 source: HSRI 
title: Postpartum Care through Traditional Thai Medicine in Amnat Charoen Province 
abstract:The objective of this qualitative research was to investigate and compile knowledge of Thai traditional
medicine for postpartum care in Amnat Charoen, a province in the northeastern part of Thailand.
Data collection was done through individual and group interviews of folk doctors, including herb doctors,
midwives, shamans, traditional massage therapists (n=43) and healthcare professionals from all hospitals
(n=7), along with on-site observations. The study was undertaken between May 2009 and April 2010.
It was evident that inherited traditional medicine/folk medicine regarding midwifery and postpartum
care has long been practiced in the area of Amnat Charoen up to the present. The knowledge and
wisdom in this particular area have passed from generation to generation, i.e. from ancestors to younger
family members, via story telling, traditional practice, and a mentor system. In the past, labor in childbhirth
was typically assisted by a traditional midwife. Several postpartum care regimens would then be employed
after childbirth, e.g. yu-gum or yu-fai (body warming using heat/fire), herbal bathing, along with
many religious rites. Various medicinal plants, either of single or multiple formulas, have been used for
mothers for the purposes of body cleansing, evacuation of amniotic fluid from the uterus, and stimulation
of lactation. In addition, some plants are used as blood tonics or laxatives for nursing mothers. A number
of herbs have already been investigated for their chemical constituents and related pharmacologic
actions; however, some have not yet been studied, thus their activities remain unknown or questionable.
It was found that folk medicine/traditional medicine has been integrated harmoniously with modern
medicine in the current practice of postpartum care in government hospitals in Amnat Charoen. It was
also quite apparent that the government policy regarding Thai traditional medicine has played a major
role in expanding both the number and quality of traditional health services available at every level of
health care.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2010 source: HSRI 
title: Research Questions for Tobacco Control Based on Document Analysis and Expert Opinion 
abstract:Policy-linked research is related to the country’s problems and concerns. The purpose of this study
is to evaluate the missing knowledge in tobacco control in Thailand and to examine the significant research
questions needed for tobacco-control policy. Two methods, namely framework of analysis and documentary research, were employed to evaluate the scope of needed research, the method of comparison
to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), by selecting equivalent topics related to
Thai society. The next step was collecting previous research evidence, such as research reports and meeting
papers. Those collected documents were evaluated to identify knowledge gaps, using a focus group
discussion in order to bring forward specific research questions.
Seven main areas for tobacco control were identified as relevant to the current tobacco-control situation
in Thailand and that needed to advance more evidence: (1) the surveillance system of tobacco consumption
and tobacco industry, (2) tobacco-control tax measures and trade agreements, (3) an alternative
model of services for smoking cessation, (4) control of various tobacco products, (5) communication for
effecting behavior and social changess, (6) situation concerning “roll-your-own” cigarettes, and (7) evaluation
of the effectiveness of the tobacco-control measures.
This analysis suggested that research prioritization for tobacco-control research could use the WHO
FCTC as a framework of analysis. The selected components could be adjusted for country-specific application
which should guide effective investments in specific tobacco research in order to solve the country’s
problems in this regard.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2010 source: HSRI 
title: Database of Health Technology Assessment: Development and Implications 
abstract:Health technology assessment is an important tool for policy decision makers to allocate health
resources efficiently. Though accessibility and knowledge in health technology assessment are barriers
for research utilization, a health technology assessment database has been developed in Thailand to retrieve
related research and disseminate it to targeted users. Its development was divided into three phases:
(1) development of database structure based on the focus group method with decision makers, health
practitioners, and academics/researchers, (2) searching and recording research in the database, and (3)
disseminating and evaluatiing database use. The database was available online at www.db.hitap.net
starting in January 2008. The results revealed that the database included 471 full economic evaluation
studies, 155 randomized controlled trial studies, and 106 quality of life studies. Evaluation of database
use in January 2009 showed that the majority of users are most satisfied with the up-to-date articles, the
usefulness of the database, and the database services that meet their expectations. However, the variety of
research articles should be determined in order to meet the users’ needs in the future.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2009 source: HSRI 
title: The Association between the concentration of air pollutions and the symptoms in population : Case study in Baan-Kaun-Hua-Chang, Chana District, Songkhla 
abstract:Background and Rationale
There are association between the concentration of air pollutions and morbidities and
mortalities of cardio-pulmonary and vascular diseases from acute and chronic exposure. In Chana
district, Songkla. There are many constructions and many types of business such as the power
plants and the gas separation plants. From the factories’ reports, the concentration of air
continuous monitoring pollutions are below the standard limits but there is no survey to study the
association between the concentration of air pollutions and the symptoms in this population.
Objectives
To study the association between the concentration of air pollutions and the symptoms in
Baan-Kuan-Hua-Chang’s population
Methodology
Time series were performed in 319 subjects (everyone who stays in this region, age more
than 10 years old) in 9 July – 22 August 2009 for 44 days. Exposures are the concentrations of the
air pollutions, there are PM10, NO2, SO2, CO and O3, measuring by the mobile unit and the
concentrations were analyzed with standard methods. Outcomes are 18 symptoms in 5 systems,
there are skin, chest, cardio, neuro, opthamo systems, measuring by self administrative
questionnaires. The other confounders were included in the questionnaires such as smoking,
personal histories. This study also monitored and recorded the meteorological data such as humidity, temperature, wind speed. The Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) were performed
using R 2.10.1 with Epicalc, NLME packages.
The results
319 subjects were analyzed, 114 male(45.14%). The average of age is 40.45 ± 18.12
years old. There are 10.03% of hypertension in the subjects and 9.4% of allergic disease. 54.55%
of the subjects is rubber tapping. 24.76% of the subjects still smoking (5.99+ 5.39 pack-year) and
54.23 % of the subjects are secondary smoker. There are some associations between the air
pollutions and symptoms after adjusting the meteorological data, personal data. Such as nausea
and vomiting and dizziness is positive association with NO2lag1, cough and rhinorhea is positive
association with O3lag5, eye irritation is positive association with O3lag6, headache is positive
association with O3lag7 , hoarseness is positive association with SO2lag4.
Conclusion
After adjusting the meteorological data, personal data, There are some associations
between the air pollutions and symptoms although the exposure are low concentration in this area.
Caution
This study did not aim to identify which is the source of the pollutions.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2010 source: HSRI 
title: Synthesis of Knowledge The Health System in the Area Unrest Southern Border Province 
abstract:Unrest affecting the health system in the area. Therefore, education and development. But the lack of synthesis and adoption benefits. This study was to synthesize findings about the health status. Public health sector management. Public Health and recommendations from research on 103 projects and project 10 project, projects from the year 2547-2551 by the synthesis of quality found that people with little stress to normal Stress management using positive thinking. Talk to your family. Religious principles is dependable. Young families that are affected will have aggressive behavior. For other activities to relieve stress. Widow and loss of mental health and social problems was high. The problems faced by the doctrine But the inability of leadership roles in family. Public Health System-wide emergency medical services and referral. And the remedy is clear, but people are unsure of work The problems  does not cover the public relations people have less access to services. Recommendations from the research project and present the application of research to practice. And in-depth study or research in other samples. Most research is basic research should develop research and evaluation research. To solve the health sector management and public health service public. Should be educated in all groups of health personnel disabled youth to prepare a database builds knowledge.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2010 source: HSRI 
title: Art and Language Arts for Handicapped Children 
abstract:This is a translated and edited version of chapter VI (pp. 132-158) of the book by Frances E. Anderson,
entitled Art-centered Education and Therapy for Children with Disabilities, published in 1944 by Charles C.
Thomas Publisher, Springfield, Illinois. Introduced in this chapter are art-based creative activities called
language arts, which include visual vocabulary activities (reading aloud), writing activities, puppet plays,
and poetry. In practice, it is of the same fashion in expressing mentality as symbolic expressions in
drawings in individuals that would not or could not reveal themselves in verbal communication.
Of note, the art-based creative activities presented in this paper will be just the beginning – a jum
ping- off place – for the creative teacher. Teaching children with special needs is a constant challenge. These
children need more practice than other children in learning skills and concepts. There is no reason to make
practice a dull, boring drill when there are so many alternative ways to learn. For some reason, educators
seem to believe that the brightest, most competent learners should be afforded the most creative teaching.
On the contrary, if every child with special needs were taught with the same energy and creativity as a
gifted child we might see far more enthusiastic, energetic progress in them. There is no excuse for boring
any learner of any age with dull, uninspired teaching. Special children need special teaching far more than
any others because they have so much farther to go. “Art-based academic learning can make the journey a
joyful experience.”... F.E. Anderson.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2010 source: HSRI 
title: Determination of Health Policy and Systems Research Topics in Thailand 
abstract:Health policy and systems research (HPSR) is crucial for strengthening health systems. In cases
where resources are limited, research topic prioritization is an important process to ensure the effective
use of available resources and to help identify research topics that are relevant and also address stakeholders’
concerns. In foreseeing the benefits of introducing a prioritization process, the Health Systems
Research Institute (HSRI) and its affiliates organized the HPSR topic prioritization seminar 2010, which
was aimed at preparing a list of national prioritized research topics, in the hope that the list will be used to
support policy decisions in Thailand.
This is a research and development study which employed participatory observation, brainstorming,
and questionnaire surveys. A total of 247 organizations were identified as stakeholders, 90 of
which participated in the prioritization process. At the beginning of the process, 120 HPSR topics were
proposed by 66 organizations. Of these topics, 15 were prioritized. It was found that topics that are related
to (a) disease with a high burden and (b) service delivery are likely to be included in a priority list. In
addition, results from a self-administered survey demonstrated that 93 per cent of the stakeholders strongly
supported the process and expressed their interest in participating in similar events if conducted in the
future.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2010 source: HSRI 
title: Working and Social Life of Informal Workers and Impacts on Health: A Case Study of the Sewing Group of Ban Meng Subdistrict, Nong Ruea District,Khon Kaen Province 
abstract:The purpose of this study was to explore the quality of working life among workers in Ban Meng
subdistrict. This included career initiation, finding jobs to work at home, the working environment, and
coping with health and other problems concerning informal working conditions. The main data of this
qualitative research were collected from a community survey, observation, interviews, and in-depth interviews.The study revealed the local value placed on the sewing vocation, which had been transmitted to
people in the community from previous generations. The condition of employment, which was influenced
by their economic situation, competition in production supply, and external trading, had strong
impacts on the vocational security of the workers in the context of exploitation, negotiation, and resistance
regarding employment. These impacts included health and social problems resulting from bad working
conditions and environment, as well as improper health behaviors. The study also found that the
family, the community, and working network were the most important parties that participated in the
health care of the workers.
This study recommends a model of quality-of-life improvement among the workers in the community.
This will be accomplished through group creation, strengthening the capacity of local organizations,
community, and other agencies in order to gain skills in management regarding career, health, and social
welfare suitable for each situation and necessity.
location: nan, 'Thailand 
year: 2010 source: HSRI 
title: Renal Function in Gout Patients Treated at Nongjik Hospital, Pattani Province 
abstract:This descriptive research was conducted to determine the prevalence of renal impairment and drug
use in gout patients treated at Nongjik Hospital, Pattani Province. The methodologies included a review
of the medical records of 122 patients in the period from October 2008 to December 2009; estimated glomerular
filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated by the MDRD equation. Data analysis provided the frequency,
percentage, mean and standard deviation. Chi-square test was applied to compare between proportions
and multiple logistic regression was used to determine associations between the prevalence of eGFR < 60
ml/min/1.73 m2.
The majority of patients were male, with their average age being 64 years. Most patients had comorbid
diseases. Medications used were concurrent allopurinol and colchicine. A significant proportion
of patients had chronic kidney disease stage 4 and 5 which was treated with colchicine without dose
adjustment. Of the total, 58.2 per cent of the patients exhibited eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73 m2 and 81.7 per
cent of them showed hypertension. Age was the only significant factor associated with eGFR < 60 ml/
min/1.73 m2 as revealed by multiple logistic regression analysis.
Based on the experience obtained in this study, renal function testing for gout patients is important
for early detection of renal impairment; the finding would also be useful for dose adjustment of the drugs
prescribed, based on which end stage renal disease may be prevented or slowed down.