Prevalence of alcohol consumption and its risk factors among university students: A cross-sectional study across six universities in Myanmar

H Htet, YM Saw, TN Saw, NMM Htun, K Lay Mon… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Globally, alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern and it is
one of the most important risk behaviours among university students. Alcohol consumption …

Prevalence of and factors associated with depression in the hill tribe population aged 40 years and older in northern Thailand

O Singkhorn, T Apidechkul, K Pitchalard… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Background Depression is globally recognized as a major mental health problem in all age
categories, particularly among those living in poor economic conditions and with low levels …

Health behavior, level of hemoglobin A1c, and quality of life among agricultural workers of various ethnicities in Thai border communities

S Boonyathee, P Ong-Artborirak, K Seangpraw… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Little is known about the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and quality of life
(QoL) in ethnic minority agricultural workers. We investigated the links among health …

Epidemiology of prediabetes mellitus among hill tribe adults in Thailand

T Apidechkul, C Chomchiei, P Upala, R Tamornpark - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Prediabetes is a major silent health problem that leads to the development of
diabetes within a few years, particularly among those who have a low socioeconomic status …

Smoking and drinking behavior, knowledge, and attitudes among urban and rural public-school students in Efate Island, Vanuatu: a comparative study

E Nakaseko, S Kotera, M Nakazawa - Archives of Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Background Underage smoking and drinking are public health issues in Vanuatu. This study
aims to describe the behavior, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of parents, siblings …

Predictors of alcohol consumption among adolescents and young adults in Lusaka, Zambia

K Mungandi, RN Likwa, TE Hamoonga, J Banda… - African health …, 2022 - ajol.info
Background: Alcohol consumption among young people in schools and communities
presents a major problem of public health concern. We determined the predictors of alcohol …

Investigating the spatiotemporal patterns and clustering of attendances for mental health services to inform policy and resource allocation in Thailand

C Rotejanaprasert, P Thanutchapat… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Background Mental illness poses a substantial global public health challenge, including in
Thailand, where exploration of access to mental health services is limited. The spatial and …

Factors associated with domestic violence in the Lahu hill tribe of northern Thailand: A cross-sectional study

N Panjaphothiwat, R Tamornpark, T Apidechkul… - Plos one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Domestic violence significantly affects physical and mental health, particularly
among children, women, and the elderly. Living in certain family environments could lead to …

Associations between sexual violence, domestic violence, neglect, and alcohol consumption among Lahu hill tribe families in northern Thailand

P Seeprasert, R Tamornpark, T Apidechkul… - Women's …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Domestic violence is one of the largest silent problems in the world. Women,
children, and elderly individuals often fall victims to family members who use alcohol …

Prevalence and determinants of substance use among indigenous tribes in South India: Findings from a tribal household survey

A Sadath, K Jose, KM Jiji, VT Mercy, G Ragesh… - Journal of Racial and …, 2022 - Springer
Background Indigenous populations have higher substance use than non-indigenous
populations. Current evidence on indigenous substance use is largely derived from national …