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A hill tribe community advisory board in Northern Thailand: lessons learned one year on [PDF]

International Journal for Equity in Health
Northern Thailand and its neighbouring regions are home to several minority ethnic groups known as hill tribes, each with their own language and customs.
Carlo Perrone, Nipaphan Kanthawang, Phaik Yeong Cheah   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Antibiotic resistance among the Lahu hill tribe people, northern Thailand: a cross-sectional study [PDF]

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background Antibiotic resistance is often reported and great concerned as one of public health problems especially people living with poverty in developing countries including Thailand.
Sophaphan Intahphuak, Tawatchai Apidechkul, Patita Kuipiaphum   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Factors associated with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels among hill tribe people aged 30 years and over in Thailand: a cross-sectional study [PDF]

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is one of the most important types of cholesterol and has an impact on health. Certain lifestyle and dietary habits in different populations may leads to increased levels of LDL-C, particularly among
Niwed Kullawong, Tawatchai Apidechkul, Panupong Upala, Ratipark Tamornpark, Vivat Keawdounglek, Chanyanut Wongfu, Fartima Yeemard, Siriyaporn Khunthason, Chalitar Chomchoei   +8 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Prevalence and factors associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension among the hill tribe elderly populations in northern Thailand [PDF]

BMC Public Health, 2018
Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension (HT) are major noncommunicable health problems in both developing and developed countries, including Thailand. Each year, a large amount of money is budgeted for treatment and care.
Tawatchai Apidechkul
doaj   +2 more sources

Seroprevalence and factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among the hill tribe youths, northern Thailand [PDF]

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major viral infection, particularly in people living in the Western Pacific region, including the hill tribe people living in northern Thailand.
Tawatchai Apidechkul
doaj   +2 more sources

Factors influencing early sexual initiation among hill tribe youths in Chiang Rai Province, Northern Thailand: A community-based cross-sectional study. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundEarly sexual initiation before the age of 15 years, prior to full physical and mental maturity, can lead to several problems, including sexually transmitted diseases.
Ratipark Tamornpark, Tawatchai Apidechkul, Panupong Upala, Chalitar Chomchoei, Fartima Yeemard   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

The impact of an integrated intervention program combining drug therapy with water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) education on reinfection with intestinal parasitic infections among the Karen hill tribe in northern Thailand [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are a major health problem among the Karen hill tribe in Thailand. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an integrated intervention program of drug therapy combined with water, sanitation, and ...
Woottichai Nachaiwieng, Sangob Sanit, Nattharinee Kongta, Jassada Saingamsook, Suwit Duangmano, Sakorn Pornprasert, Pradya Somboon, Jintana Yanola   +7 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Stigma experiences and adaptations in accessing healthcare services among hill tribes in Thailand: A qualitative study. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundOne of the significant barriers to accessing healthcare services is the stigma experienced from healthcare workers. Individuals can be significantly impacted by stigma owing to being classed according to particular characteristics, such as ...
Peeradone Srichan, Tawatchai Apidechkul, Ratipark Tamornpark, Thanatchaporn Mulikaburt, Pilasinee Wongnuch, Siwarak Kitchanapaibul, Panupong Upala, Chalitar Chomchoei, Fartima Yeemard, Anusorn Udplong, Onnalin Singkhorn   +10 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Influences and patterns of intimate partner violence among married Akha and Lahu women in northern Thailand

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major global public health problem. Women are the principal victims of IPV, and some special populations have been particularly impacted.
Onnalin Singkhorn, Tawatchai Apidechkul, Peeradone Srichan, Thanatchaporn Mulikaburt, Siwarak Kitchanapaibul, Anusorn Udplong, Panupong Upala, Chalitar Chomchoei, Fartima Yeemard, Ratipark Tamornpark, Pilasinee Wongnuch   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Attacking the public health crisis of hepatocellular carcinoma at its roots

Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract As the third most common cause of cancer‐related death worldwide with significant mortality rates in the United States, hepatocellular carcinoma has strong association with cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) with a growing at‐risk population from the rise in chronic liver disease from alcohol use and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Hannah M. Lee, Steven D. Lidofsky, Tamar H. Taddei, Lisa J. Townshend‐Bulson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source