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      Determinants of adolescent pregnancy and access to reproductive and sexual health services for married and unmarried adolescents in rural Lao PDR: a qualitative study 

      Sychareun, Vanphanom; Vongxay, Viengnakhone; Houaboun, Souphaphone; Thammavongsa, Vassana; Phummavongsa, Phouthong; Chaleunvong, Kongmany; Durham, Jo (2018-06-08)

      Background: Early marriage and pregnancy is a risk factor for poor maternal and child health and socio-economic outcomes. Bokeo and Luang Namtha provinces in northern Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) has high rates of teenage pregnancy. The purpose of this research was firstly to explore factors contributing to teenage pregnancy in rural Lao. Secondly, to understand the specific challenges adolescent mothers face in accessing maternal health services. Methods: Qualitative interviews were undertaken with adolescent mothers and unmarried ...
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      Developing an evidence assessment framework and appraising the academic literature on migrant health in Malaysia: a scoping review 

      de Smalen, Allard Willem; Chan, Zhie X; Abreu Lopes, Claudia; Vanore, Michaella; Loganathan, Tharani; Pocock, Nicola Suyin (2020-12-09)

      Background: A large number of international migrants in Malaysia face challenges in obtaining good health, the extent of which is still relatively unknown. This study aims to map the existing academic literature on migrant health in Malaysia and to provide an overview of the topical coverage, quality and level of evidence of these scientific studies. Methods: A scoping review was conducted using six databases, including Econlit, Embase, Global Health, Medline, PsycINFO and Social Policy and Practice. Studies were eligible for inclusion if ...
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      Development and Usability Assessment of a Mobile App (Demensia KITA) to Support Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia: A Study Protocol 

      Rashid, Nurul Syaireen A.; Chen, Xin Wee; Marzuki, Muhamad Fadhil Mohamad; Takshe, Aseel A.; Okasha, Ahmad; Maarof, Faridah; Yunus, Raudah Mohd (2022-09-20)

      The impact of dementia on caregivers is complex and multi-dimensional. In low- and middle-income settings, caregivers are often left without adequate support, despite their multiple needs. These include health information, caregiving skills, social and emotional support, and access to local resources—all of which can be partially fulfilled by technology. In recent years, mobile apps have emerged and proven useful for caregivers. We found a few existing apps suitable for Malaysian users in terms of affordability and cultural and linguistic ...
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      The effect of community-based health education programs on health literacy in severely impoverished counties in Southwestern China: Results from a quasi-experimental design 

      Li, Benyan; Huang, Yuan; Ling, Caitlyn; Jiao, Feng; Fu, Hongyun; Rui, Deng (2023-01-10)

      Background: A national health education program in impoverished counties to promote health literacy among rural populations was released by the Chinese government in 2018. Under this nationwide campaign, an integrated health education program was implemented in Yunnan province, which included additional culturally sensitive educational components for the severely impoverished prefectures. Objective: This study examined the differential effects of the health education program models on health literacy outcomes among residents in poverty-stricken ...
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      The effect of health insurance and socioeconomic status on women’s choice in birth attendant and place of delivery across regions in Indonesia: a multinomial logit analysis 

      Lee, John Tayu; McPake, Barbara; Putri, Likke Prawidya; Prawidya, Likke; Anindya, Kanya; Puspandari, Diah Ayu; Marthias, Tiara (2023-01-17)

      Background: Evidence suggests that women gave birth in diverse types of health facilities and were assisted by various types of health providers. This study examines how these choices are influenced by the Indonesia national health insurance programme (Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN)), which aimed to provide equitable access to health services, including maternal health. Methods: Using multinomial logit regression models, we examined patterns and determinants of women’s choice for childbirth, focusing on health insurance coverage, geographical ...
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      Elder abuse and hospitalization in rural Malaysia 

      Firdaus, Muhammad Abbas M.; Yunus, Raudah Mohd; Hairi, Noran Naqiah; Choo, Wan Yuen; Hairi, Farizah; Suddin, Leny Suzana; Sooryanarayana, Rajini; Ismail, Norliana; Peramalah, Devi; Ali, Zainudin M.; Ahmad, Sharifah N.; Razak, Inayah A.; Othman, Sajaratulnisah; Bulgiba, Awang (2022-06-24)

      Our study aims to describe and determine factors associated with hospitalization among victims of elder abuse and neglect (EAN) in rural Malaysia. A cross sectional study based on the baseline data of the Malaysian Elder Mistreatment Project (MAESTRO) collected from November 2013 until July 2014 involving 1927 older adults in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan was conducted. EAN was determined using the modified Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS) and hospitalization rates were determined based on self-report. The prevalence of overall EAN was 8.1% (95%CI ...
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      Enhancing the Understanding of Resilience in Health Systems of Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis 

      Grimm, Pauline Yongeun; Oliver, Sandy; Merten, Sonja; Han, Wai Wai; Wyss, Kaspar (2021-01-16)

      Background: A country’s health system faces pressure when hit by an unexpected shock, such as what we observe in the midst of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The concept of resilience is highly relevant in this context and is a prerequisite for a health system capable of withstanding future shocks. By exploring how the key dimensions of the resilient health system framework are applied, the present systematic review synthesizes the vital features of resilient health systems in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this ...
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      Equity of Social Health Insurance Coverage for Migrants in Thailand: A Concentration Index Analysis 

      Piancharoen, Peeraya; Kosiyaporn, Hathairat; Suphanchaimat, Rapeepong (2021-12-22)

      Thailand is attempting to implement an effective health insurance scheme to cover all migrant workers in the country. One of the remarkable policies is the Social Security Scheme (SSS). This study aims to assess the equity of SSS coverage among migrant workers in Thailand, sorted by types of businesses (agriculture, services and industrial sectors) and Gross Provincial Product (GPP) per capita. A secondary data analysis on time series cross-sectional data was employed. The dataset comprised: (1) the number of migrant insurees under the SSS; (2) ...
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      Evaluating a prototype digital mental health literacy intervention for children and young people aged 11–15 in Java, Indonesia: a mixed methods, multi-site case study evaluation 

      Brooks, Helen; Irmansyah, Irmansyah; Syarif, Armaji Kamaludi; Pedley, Rebecca; Renwick, Laoise; Rahayu, Atik Puji; Manik, Christa; Prawira, Benny; Hann, Mark; Brierley, Helen; Lovell, Karina; Bee, Penny (2023-06-26)

      Background: The Improving Mental Health Literacy Among Children and Young People in Indonesia (IMPeTUs) intervention is a co-produced, evidence-based digital intervention designed to improve anxiety and depression focused mental health literacy and self-management among people aged 11–15 in Java, Indonesia. This study aimed to evaluate the usability, feasibility and preliminary impact of our intervention. Methods: Mixed methods, multi-site case studies based on a theory of change. Pre-and post-assessments of a range of outcomes and qualitative ...
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      Evaluating the acceptability of a co-produced and co-delivered mental health public engagement festival: Mental Health Matters, Jakarta, Indonesia 

      Brooks, Helen; Irmansyah, Irmansyah; Susant, Herni; Utomo, Bagus; Prawira, Benny; Iskandar, Livia; Colucci, Erminia; Keliat, Budi-Anna; James, Karen; Bee, Penny; Bell, Vicky; Lovell, Karina (2019-09-06)

      Background: Public engagement events are an important early strategy in developing a meaningful research agenda, which is more impactful and beneficial to the population. Evidence indicates the potential of such activities to promote mental health literacy. However, this has not yet been explored in Indonesia. Aim: This paper describes a mental health public engagement festival carried out in Indonesia in November 2018 and uses evaluation data to consider the acceptability and use of such activities in Indonesia in the future. Method: Evaluation ...
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      Evidence on Child Nutrition Recommendations and Challenges in Crisis Settings: A Scoping Review 

      Marshall, Aniqa Islam; Lasco, Gideon; Phaiyarom, Mathudara; Pangkariya, Nattanicha; Leuangvilay, Phetdavanh; Sinam, Pigunkaew; Suphanchaimat, Rapeepong; Julchoo, Sataporn; Kunpeuk, Watinee; Zhang, Yunting (2021-06-20)

      Adequate child nutrition is critical to child development, yet child malnutrition is prevalent in crisis settings. However, the intersection of malnutrition and disasters is sparse. This study reviews existing evidence on nutrition responses and outcomes for infants and young children during times of crisis. The scoping review was conducted via two approaches: a systematic search and a purposive search. For the systematic search, two key online databases, PubMed and Science Direct, were utilized. In total, data from 32 studies were extracted and ...
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      Experiences of family caregivers of children with cancer while receiving home-based pediatric palliative care in Indonesia: a qualitative study 

      Effendy, Christantie; Uligraff, Deby Kristiani; Sari, Selvia Harum; Angraini, Fany; Chandra, Lynna (2022-06-07)

      Background: Caring for children living with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses can be challenging. Parents’ roles as the main caregivers can be complex with extensive responsibilities. The experiences of family caregivers can provide key insights into the provision of home-based Pediatric Palliative Care (PPC) for seriously ill children. This study is aimed at exploring the experiences of family caregivers of children diagnosed with cancer while receiving home-based PPC. Methods: This was a qualitative study. This study used ...
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      Governance of Assisted Living in Singapore: Lessons for Aging Countries 

      Tan, Si Ying; Poh, Luting; Lim, Jeremy (2022-06-14)

      A global trend toward aging populations means that the challenge of providing adequate long-term care to older people looms large in many countries. In Singapore, a public discourse revolving around the expansion of assisted living to create age-friendly environments in long-term care has emerged. This study examines Singapore's experience in developing regulations for assisted living by documenting the different levels of regulation in place and by identifying the regulatory gaps remaining to govern assisted living. Anchoring in a conceptual ...
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      Health financing policies during the COVID-19 pandemic and implications for universal health care: a case study of 15 countries 

      Foo, Chuan De; Verma, Monica; Tan, Si Ying; Hamer, Jess; Mark, Nina van der; Pholpark, Aungsumalee; Hanvoravongchai, Piya; Cheh, Paul Li Jen; Marthias, Tiara; Mahendradhata, Yodi; Putri, Likke Prawidya; Hafidz, Firdaus; Giang, Kim Bao; Khuc, Thi Hong Hanh; Minh, Hoang Van; Wu, Shishi; Caamal-Olvera, Cinthya G; Orive, Gorka; Wang, Hong; Nachuk, Stefan; Lim, Jeremy; Cruz, Valeria de Oliveira; Yates, Rob; Legido-Quigley, Helena (2023-12)

      Background: The COVID-19 pandemic was a health emergency requiring rapid fiscal resource mobilisation to support national responses. The use of effective health financing mechanisms and policies, or lack thereof, affected the impact of the pandemic on the population, particularly vulnerable groups and individuals. We provide an overview and illustrative examples of health financing policies adopted in 15 countries during the pandemic, develop a framework for resilient health financing, and use this pandemic to argue a case to move towards ...
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      The health needs and access barriers among refugees and asylum-seekers in Malaysia: A qualitative study 

      Chuah, Fiona Leh Hoon; Tan, Sok Teng; Yeo, Jason; Legido-Quigley, Helena (2018-08-15)

      Background: In Malaysia, refugees and asylum-seekers are a vulnerable group that often face circumstances in which their health and wellbeing can be compromised. This qualitative study sought to examine the key health concerns and barriers to healthcare access among refugees and asylum-seekers in Malaysia through the lens of healthcare professionals, program staff and experts on refugee and migrant health. Methods: We conducted 20 semi-structured in-depth interviews with experts, healthcare professionals, program managers or executives from ...
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      Health System Responses to the Health Needs of Refugees and Asylum-seekers in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study 

      Chuah, Fiona Leh Hoon; Tan, Sok Teng; Yeo, Jason; Legido-Quigley, Helena (2019-05-06)

      Background: This study was conducted to examine the responses and challenges in addressing the health needs of refugees and asylum-seekers in Malaysia from a health systems and policy perspective. Methods: Twenty semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with key informants comprising experts, healthcare professionals and program personnel with professional experience in refugee health issues. Deductive and inductive analyses were conducted to identify themes. Results: Our study identified a broad range of actors involved in the response ...
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      Health Workers on the Political Frontlines 

      Lasco, Gideon; Yunus, Raudah Mohd; Dee, Edward Christopher; Mckee, Martin (2022-06)
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      Healthcare for migrant workers in destination countries: a comparative qualitative study of China and Malaysia 

      Loganathan, Tharani; Rui, Deng; Pocock, Nicola Suyin (2020-11-09)

      Objectives: This paper explores policies addressing migrant worker’s health and barriers to healthcare access in two middle-income, destination countries in Asia with cross-border migration to Yunnan province, China and international migration to Malaysia. Design: Qualitative interviews were conducted in Rui Li City and Tenchong County in Yunnan Province, China (n=23) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (n=44), along with review of policy documents. Data were thematically analysed. Participants: Participants were migrant workers and key stakeholders ...
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      HIV and syphilis knowledge, perceptions, and practices among Myanmar migrant workers in Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand 

      Paloga, Alfrison; Arthan, Dumrongkiet; Maneekan, Pannamas; Kitcharoen, Patreeya; Wattanapisit, Apichai; Paratthakonkun, Chirawat; Phuanukoonnon, Suparat; Tun, Shoon Lei Nyan Wai; Soonthornworasiri, Ngamphol (2022-11-28)

      Background: Thailand has been one of the largest migration hubs in Southeast Asia for the past four decades and keeps attracting migrants from neighboring countries. Due to difficulties associated with their status, migration can place individuals at a heightened risk for sexually transmitted diseases. This study aimed to examine factors influencing HIV and syphilis preventive behaviors among Myanmar migrants in Samut Sakhon, Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional mixed-method study was conducted among Myanmar migrants aged 18 years and above ...
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      HIV/AIDS health care challenges for cross-country migrants in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review 

      Suphanchaimat, Rapeepong; Sommanustweechai, Angkana; Khitdee, Chiraporn; Thaichinda, Chompoonut; Kantamaturapoj, Kanang; Leelahavarong, Pattara; Jumriangrit, Pensom; Topothai, Thitikorn; Wisaijohn, Thunthita; Putthasri, Weerasak (2024-02-26)

      Introduction: HIV/AIDS has been one of the world’s most important health challenges in recent history. The global solidarity in responding to HIV/AIDS through the provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and encouraging early screening has been proved successful in saving lives of infected populations in past decades. However, there remain several challenges, one of which is how HIV/AIDS policies keep pace with the growing speed and diversity of migration flows. This study therefore aimed to examine the nature and the extent of HIV/AIDS health ...