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Publication Open Access Cigarette Plain Packaging Perceptions on Intent to Abstain from Smoking among Thai Female Youth(2019) Narumon Auemaneekul; Dusit Sujirarat; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Pratana Satitvipawee; Chukiat Viwatwongkasem; Malinee Sompopcharoen; Nithat Sirichotiratana; นฤมล เอื้อมณีกูล; ดุสิต สุจิรารัตน์; พิมพ์พรรณ ศิลปสุวรรณ; ปรารถนา สถิตย์วิภาวี; ชูเกียรติ วิวัฒน์วงศ์เกษม; มลินี สมภพเจริญ; นิทัศน์ ศิริโชติรัตน์; Mahidol University. Faculty of Public Health. Department of Public Health Nursing; Mahidol University. Faculty of Public Health. Department of Epidemiology; Mahidol University. Faculty of Public Health. Department of Biostatistics; Mahidol University. Faculty of Public Health. Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences; Mahidol University. Faculty of Public Health. Department of Public Health AdministrationThis study examined the etiological model of cigarette plain packaging perception on intention to abstain from smoking among Thai female youth. The tested hypothesis proposed that the constructs of perception on plain packaging, perceivedsusceptibility and severity of smoking consequencesand fear arousal from salient health warnings will predict intent to abstain from smoking. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the data and variables were assessed using self-report questionnaires. Multistage stratified random samplingwas used to select subjects from both high schools and vocational schools in Bangkok. Random samplingof 15- to 24-year-old females was used to recruit a total of 438 subjects. The sample size included nonsmokers (86.3%), former smokers (5.48%) and smokers (8.22%). The SEM showed a good fit to the data (χ2= 1.060, df=2, P-value=0.589, CFI=0.999, TLI=0.999 and RMSEA<0.001, SRMR=0.005). In the SEM showed that smokers and former smoker had significantly negative associations with intent to abstain (β=-0.49 and-0.087, p<0.001 and 0.026) whileperceived severity and fear appeal were significantlypositive association with intent to abstain (β=0.237 and 0.124, p<0.001 and 0.003). Nonetheless, SEM revealed that the effect of perception on plain packaging, perceived severity and age of smoker and former smoker subjects on intent to abstain was partly mediated by fear arousal from salient health warnings. In addition, the effect of smokers on intent to abstain was also partly mediated by perceived severity.This information could be useful in designing interventions to promote abstinence from smoking among female youth and advocating and implementing the plain packaging policy in ThailandPublication Open Access Concept Mapping of Doctoral Dissertation in Public Health Nursing During the Years 1985-2005(2007) Pimpan Silpasuwan; Chukiat Viwatwongkasem; Siriluk Phuangkaew; พิมพ์พรรณ ศิลปะสุวรรณ; ชูเกียรติ วิวัฒน์วงศ์เกษม; ศิริลักษณ์ พวงแก้ว; Mahidol University. Faculty of Public Health. Department of Public Health Nursing; Mahidol University. Faculty of Public Health. Department of BiostatisticsFew dissertation reports have been fully utilized in Public Health Nursing because of the lack of content mapping, to help create a comprehensible body of existing knowledge. The main purpose of the present study was to explore and classify a profile of doctoral dissertations completed in Faculty of Public Health, specialty area of Public Health Nursing, at Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, in terms of research issues, designs and area and boundaries of nursing roles and functions. The population and sample was twenty-four dissertation reports that were presented from 1985 to 2005. Data were collected by using sorting record cards. The data were analyzed using concept mapping, meta analysis, and integrative review. Results showed that dissertations were conducted to cover factors relevant to public health nursing roles and functions, health promotion, disease prevention, primary care and rehabilitation. The investigations focused on individual, family and community levels. Research designs focusing on a quantitative approach were the most frequent pattern of investigation. Qualitative research and mixed approach were used only in a few reports. As for meta analysis, it was found that 2 research projects had qualification to meet the required criteria namely, the model of self-care for patients with hypertensions as the effective model to reduce risk in hypertension. These findings suggest that content mapping of dissertations of Public Health Nursing could facilitate and improve the nursing leader’s attention to and utilization of the results to direct and change the nursing curriculum in order to achieve an increase in the academic excellence of the nursing paradigm.Item Metadata only Development of the service model for amphetamine addicted youths in Thanyarak Hospital(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Nipa Neeskul; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Supreya Tansakul; Annop VisudhimarkPublication Metadata only Evaluating occupational health nursing units in Bangkok textile factories: exploring the world through international occupational health programs.(2006-02-01) Pimpan Silpasuwan; Chukiat Viwatwongkasem; Piangjai Phalee; Surintorn Kalampakorn; Mahidol UniversityThe purpose of this study was to examine the service quality of nursing units in Bangkok textile factories. Descriptive survey research was combined with a qualitative design using participative observation. The sample consisted of factory managers, nurses, and employees. Data were collected between November 2001 and February 2002 using questionnaires, observation, in-depth interviews, and focus groups. Nurses' education levels and quality of design and arrangement of nursing units explained 15.7% of the variance in service quality. Furthermore, qualitative data supported clients' satisfaction with service quality, except for the tangibility of the service. These findings suggest that the quality of nursing service units could be improved by management's attention to unit design, arrangement of nursing units, and nurses' education levels. Hiring registered nurses and restructuring nursing units are recommended.Publication Metadata only Factors affecting failure to quit smoking after exposure to pictorial cigarette pack warnings among employees in Thailand(2011-07-01) Dusit Sujirarat; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Chukiat Viwatwongkasem; Nithat Sirichothiratana; Mahidol UniversityThis study was carried out to determine whether health warning pictures(HWP) affect smoking cessation using a structured equation model for intending-to-quit smokers in work places. Data from a 1-year longitudinal follow up of attempt-to-quit employees was obtained to determine if pack warnings affect tobacco cessation rates. Stratified simple random sampling, and Structured Equation Modeling (SEM) were employed. Approximately 20% of intending-to-quit smokers were successful. The integrated model, combining internal, interpersonal factors and health warning pictures as external factors, fit the fail to quit pattern of the model. Having a smoking father was the most significant proximate indicator linked with failure to quit. Although HWL pictures were an external factor in the decision to stop smoking, the direct and indirect causes of failure to quit smoking were the influence of the family members. Fathers contributed to the success or failure of smoking cessation in their children by having an influence on the decision making process. Future HWP should include information about factors that stimulate smokers to quit successfully. The role model of a father on quitting is also important.Publication Metadata only Health-Related Quality of Life after the 2015 Gorkha Earthquakes, among Older Adults Living in Lalitpur District of Central Nepal(2020-01-01) Sabina Wagle; Kwanjai Amnatsatsue; Bipin Adhikari; Patcharaporn Kerdmongkol; Marc Van Der Putten; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Mahidol University; Thammasat University; Nepal Community Health and Development Centre© 2020 Society for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Inc. Objective:Health-related quality of life (HQL) among older adults is often neglected and underprioritized in developing countries and is further burdened during natural disasters, such as earthquakes. The main objective of this study was to explore the factors affecting HQL among older adults living in Lalitpur District of Nepal.Methods:A total of 362 older adults participated in this study. Questionnaires were used to interview the respondents on various aspects, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, functional ability, and social support. An analysis was made to explore the factors affecting HQL.Results:HQL scores ranged between 3.13 and 90.63. A majority of the respondents (215/362; 59.4%) scored ≤ 50, indicating poorer HQL. The multivariate analysis found the impact of the following factors on HQL: Functional status (β = 0.295; P < 0.001), PTSD (β =-0.225; P < 0.001), chronic disease (β =-0.168; P < 0.001), social support (β = 0.120; P = 0.019), injury (β =-0.104; P = 0.024), age (β =-0.116; P < 0.001), and accessibility to resources.Conclusion:Poor HQL of older adults was dependent on various factors. The disaster preparedness program in Nepal needs urgent attention to address the concerns of older adults by incorporating the findings from this study.Publication Metadata only Hospital Readmission Risks Screening for Older Adult with Stroke: Tools Development and Validation of a Prediction(2021-01-01) Jantra Keawpugdee; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Chukiat Viwatwongkasem; Plernpit Boonyamalik; Kwanjai Amnatsatsue; Mahidol UniversityHospital readmission of stroke elderly remains a need for detecting preventable risks. This study aims to develop a Readmission Stroke Screening Tool or RRST. The mixed research design was employed, phase1; systematic reviews from 193 articles extracting to be 14 articles, 9 experts’ consensus, and try out the RRST Internal consistency; IOC =.93, ICC = between.93 and.56, phase 2; Data collecting 150 of strokes patients in the stroke units during 2019 to 2020; 30 nurses employed the RRST to screen stroke elderly before discharge. Statistical analysis, Exploring Principal Factor Analysis to test the best predictor factor, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis to test the model identity were employed. Results: The multi-domain RRST; 4 factors: Intra, inter, and external factors of patients can predict the hospital readmission of Stroke elderly at a high level in 28 days. The ADL: Activities in the Daily life domain was the highest level of predicting (Eigen Value = 6.76, 1.15, Variances = 79.19%) significantly. 53.3% of user nurses reflected; the RRST tool’s effectiveness was achievable in usefulness, benefit, accuracy, and easy to use; however, the rest users identified to improve the RRST easier and quicker. Conclusion; The new RRST; can predict the high-risk readmission effectively = 92.5%. User nurses satisfied the RRST predicted quality. the multi-domain RRST could be detecting the Thai Stroke’s high-risk group for reducing avoidable risks, suggestion; more effort will be investigated prospectively in readmission by expanded volume of the Asian’ Stroke elderly for increasing accuracy predicting and extended tool quality utilized standard scored correctlyPublication Metadata only The impact of cigarette plain packaging on health warning salience and perceptions: Implications for public health policy(2015-01-01) Naruemon Auemaneekul; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Nithat Sirichotiratana; Pratana Satitvipawee; Malinee Sompopcharoen; Chukiat Viwatwongkasem; Dusit Sujirarat; Mahidol University© Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health. The study employed a mixed methods design using focus group interviews with 6 student groups and self-administered questionnaires with 1239 students. The participants were nonsmoking, current smokers, and quit-smoking teenagers from secondary schools and colleges. Focus group revealed that although nonsmoking teenagers perceived fear appeals to warning messages, current smokers did not perceive fear appeals to health. Black and white backgrounds of the cigarette package were chosen as the best color for plain packaging. However, most participants suggested various pictorials and a bigger size of pictorial warnings for greater and more effective fear appeal. Odds ratio showed that males had 2.43 times the odds to perceive intention not to smoke. Teenagers who had never smoked and those who had quit smoking had 13.27 and 3.61 times the odds, respectively, to perceive intention not to smoke.Publication Metadata only Modifiable Factors and Colon Cancer Risk in Thai Population(2021-01-01) Suthat Chottanapund; Kanittha Chamroonsawasdi; Pravich Tunyasitthisundhorn; Wichai Aekplakorn; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Puree Anantachot; Nipa Rojroongwasinkul; Sanga Damapong; Bundit Sornpaisarn; Wiwat Rojanapithayakorn; Kumnuan Ungchusak; Ramathibodi Hospital; Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Bangkok; Chulalongkorn University; Bamrasnaradura Infectious Disease Institute; Thailand Ministry of Public Health; Mahidol University; Medical Research Network of the Consortium of Thai Medical Schools; Bureau of EpidemiologyTo demonstrate the possible impact of modifiable factors on colon cancer development in Thai population, we conducted this case-control study from June 2016 until June 2017. The study was conducted in 11 Thai provincial hospitals. The hospitals in this study were selected by stratification by regions. Patients included 504 ones who were newly diagnosed with colon cancer within 1 month. In the control group, 997 health individuals were enrolled. Both case and control were adjusted by age. The results of this study showed that age and socioeconomic factors were associated with colon cancer risk. In addition, it was found that family history of colon cancer had very high association with colon cancer risk. Behavioral factors, including smoking, inadequate physical exercise, and salty food consumption were associated with colon cancer. We detected no association between obesity, alcohol consumption, and colon cancer. The results suggested that colon cancer might have higher association with genetic factors than behavioral factors among Thai patients. Based on the results of this study, stop smoking and promote adequate physical activity are suggested to reduce the incidence of colon cancrr among Thai patients.Publication Metadata only Musculoskeletal disorders among Thai women in construction-related work(2014-01-01) Suda Hanklang; Orawan Kaewboonchoo; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Suriyaphun S. Mungarndee; Mahidol UniversityA cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder symptoms and its risk factors among women rebar workers. A simple random sampling method was used and data were collected by face-to-face interview and ergonomic assessment from February to March 2011. A total of 272 women rebar workers with at least 6 months' job experience participated in this study. The findings revealed that 57.7% of workers reported musculoskeletal disorder symptoms with low back and shoulders as the most common body parts affected (46.0%). Multiple logistic regression analysis indicated 2 variables that are significantly associated with musculoskeletal disorders: prolonged working hours (adjusted odds ratio = 7.63; 95% confidence interval = 2.06-28.31) and awkward posture (adjusted odds ratio = 43.79; 95% confidence interval = 17.09-112.20). The high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among women rebar workers suggests that an appropriate ergonomic workstation design and ergonomic training for women rebar workers are necessary. © 2012 APJPH.Publication Metadata only Needs of patient with advanced stages of cancer in a Thai community: Mixed method approach(2018-09-10) Panita Krongyuth; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Chukiat Viwatwongkasem; Cathy Campbell; University of Virginia; Mahidol University© 2018, Panita Krongyuth, Pimpan Silpasuwan, Chukiat Viwatwongkasem and Cathy Campbell. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the needs of people with cancer in advanced stages and to analyze factors that influence them. Design/methodology/approach: A concurrent mixed-method design was used. Descriptive design was conducted in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand. Data were collected from a convenience sample of patients with advanced cancer of any tissue or organ. Questionnaires were completed by 110 patients aged 60 years and above (response rate 110/130=84.6 percent). In-depth interviews were conducted with a total of eight patients. Content analysis of semi-structured interviews of a sub-sample was subsequently performed to better understand the real needs of patients with advanced stages of cancer at home setting. Findings: The majority (77.5 percent) reported a preference to spend their final days at home. The four most common palliative care needs were more information about disease and medical treatment (98.2 percent), more treatment for pain (97.3 percent), health education for family caregivers (95.5 percent) and health volunteers visit at home (95.5 percent). Content analysis of the qualitative data suggested that patient needs health care providers to deliver open communication, pain management and provide psychosocial supports. Originality/value: The result showed that patients-related variables are associated with the palliative care needs in patients with advanced stages of cancer. Communication skills and pain management are the key components to support the need for palliative care at home and to benefit the quality of life in terminally ill patients.Publication Metadata only Occupational hazards, health conditions and personal protective equipment used among healthcare workers in hospitals, Thailand(2020-01-01) Noppanun Nankongnab; Pornpimol Kongtip; Mathuros Tipayamongkholgul; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Orawan Kaewboonchoo; Pipat Luksamijarulkul; Susan Woskie; University of Massachusetts Lowell; Mahidol University; Siam Technology College© 2020, © 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate occupational hazards, health conditions and personal protective equipment used among healthcare workers. Information from the sample size of 1,128 healthcare workers were collected using questionnaires. The healthcare workers participated in this study were from five departments including inpatient, outpatient, surgery and anesthesia, nutrition service and hospital support services departments in five hospitals in Thailand. The results indicated that the majority of healthcare workers were female; these healthcare workers work 9.0 to 11.1 hours/day on average and were exposed to several chemical, biological and physical hazards. The healthcare workers in the nutrition service department reported the highest percentage of musculoskeletal disorder and respiratory problems. The highest percentage of skin problems were reported by healthcare workers in surgery and anesthesia department. The results showed musculoskeletal disorder, respiratory and skin problem significantly differed among healthcare workers in the five departments including the wrists/hands (p = 0.024), upper back (p = 0.009), chest pain symptoms (p = 0.004), and dry/wound symptoms (p = 0.013). Healthcare workers did not have adequate protection from work-related hazards in their workplace. Health education programs, control measures and organizational policies should be implemented to mitigate the hazards for healthcare workers in hospitals.Publication Metadata only Occupational safety, health, and well-being among home-based workers in the informal economy of thailand(2015-08-01) Noppanun Nankongnab; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Pia Markkanen; Pornpimol Kongtip; Susan Woskie; Mahidol University; University of Massachusetts Lowell© The Author(s) 2015. The objective of this article is to provide a summary of the issues related to occupational safety and health and well-being among workers in the informal economy of Thailand, with a special emphasis on home-based workers. The reviewed literature includes documents and information sources developed by the International Labour Organization, the National Statistical Office of Thailand, peer-reviewed scientific publications, and master’s theses conducted in Thailand. This work is part of a needs and opportunities analysis carried out by the Center for Work, Environment, Nutrition and Development—a partnership between Mahidol University and University of Massachusetts Lowell to identify the gaps in knowledge and research to support government policy development in the area of occupational and environmental health for workers in the informal economy.Publication Metadata only Palliative care in Thailand(2014-01-01) Panita Krongyuth; Cathy Campbell; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Mahidol University; University of Virginia© 2014 MA Healthcare Ltd In Thailand, several barriers exist that prevent people with life-limiting illnesses from accessing good-quality palliative care, namely: lack of palliative care providers; lack of training and education for the palliative care workforce; and issues with availability and distribution of opioids. Without palliative care, people suffer needlessly during the last months of their life. This paper gives an analysis of these issues and provides recommendations for clinical practice, research and health policy that may help to alleviate these issues.Publication Metadata only Participatory capacity building in occupational disease surveillance among Primary Care Unit (PCU) health personnel(2011-09-01) Orawan Kaewboonchoo; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Ann Jirapongsuwan; Tassanee Rawiworrakul; Suwanna Hansing; Mahidol University; Thailand Ministry of Public HealthThis study aimed to demonstrate participatory capacity building regarding occupational disease surveillance (ODS) could enable the Primary Care Unit (PCU) health personnel provide satisfactory occupational health services for workers in the community. A needs assessment was carried out to identify gaps in PCU health personnel skills and knowledge so these areas could be strengthened. An ODS training program was developed. Fifty-nine health personnel participated in a 5 day workshop and received instructions regarding a wide range of occupational diseases, surveillance methods, prevention measures, and Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) surveillance systems. Participants self reported positive changes in knowledge and skills, as well as a high level of satisfaction with the workshop. However, many participants noted barriers to consistently implementing reporting procedures.Publication Metadata only Potential effectiveness of health warning labels among employees in Thailand(2008-04-01) Pimpan Silpasuwan; Yaowaluk Ngoenwiwatkul; Chukiat Viwatwongkasem; Pratana Satitvipawee; Nithat Sirichotiratana; Dusit Sujirarat; Mahidol UniversityObjective: Explore and investigate the perceptions and responses of employees regarding the effects of a Health Warning Label (HWL) on their decision to encourage quitting and stages of change in smoking behavior. Material and Method: One thousand six hundred thirty seven employees in workplaces from four regions, including Bangkok city, were studied during the year 2005-2006. Six hundred nine employees (both non- or cigarette smokers) were part of a cohort study using qualitative and quantitative approaches. Questionnaires were used to sample the cohort twice and two individuals per factory were interviewed in-depth. Results: The New-HWL that made the best impression was the "cancer caused by cigarette smoking" and 3.8% stopped smoking after seeing the New-HWL. Moreover, New-HWL increased employees "pro" attitudes about smoking cessation. Decisional balance that reflected different "con" to quit, among non-quitting and quitting smokers. Conclusion: New-HWL significantly increased attitudes about smoking cessation.Item Metadata only Recidivism in violence among delinquent Thai juveniles : geographic situation and risk factor analysis(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Supaporn Upalabat; Pimpan SilpasuwanItem Metadata only Self-care of blind people in Bangkok Metropolis : an ethnographic study(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Ari Changtong; Pimpan Silpasuwan; Ngampit Satsanguan; Kitipat NontapattamadulItem Metadata only The effects of transtheoretical model application on low back pain prevention among workers in sanitary production factories(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2006) Penchan Sittipreechachan; Pimpan SilpasuwanItem Metadata only The relationship between driving anger work ability job characteristics and accidents at work among truck drivers(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2007) Pornlert Chumchai; Pimpan Silpasuwan