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Publication Metadata only Validation of an internally developed knee model designed to facilitate instruction in practice of arthrocentesis of the knee(2020-06-01) P. Chiowchanwisawakit; S. Chongpipatchaipron; K. Wilaphan; B. Vanadurongwan; W. Dejsomritrutai; Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol Universityrate the model as good to very good. Results: All instructors evaluated the model as good to very good for simulated human knee, ability to perform the process as done in a real patient, suitability for practice, safety, convenience, and global quality... (Bangkok, Thailand) between June 2017 and March 2018. The model was designed to closely simulate the characteristics of the knee so that trainees could learn and practice knee arthrocentesis. The model was validated by seven rheumatologists or orthopedistsItem Metadata only Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Village Health Volunteers in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study(2022-02-01) Narkkul U.; Na-Ek P.; Kaewkungwal J.; Punsawad C.; Mahidol University, and practices related to soil-transmitted helminthiasis were collected using a structured questionnaire. The results demonstrated that VHVs had poor knowledge (70.47%) and practices (66.49%); however, 69.57% had good attitudes. Most VHVs had inadequate knowledge... and practices regarding soil-transmitted helminthiasis. VHVs who had been trained in parasitic infection control measures were 2.18 times more likely to have good knowledge. VHVs with a monthly family income of more than 307 USD were 1.58 times more likelyPublication Metadata only From data to policy: good practices and cautionary tales(2007-03-24) Carla AbouZahr; Sam Adjei; Churnrurtai Kanchanachitra; Organisation Mondiale de la Sante; University of Aberdeen; Mahidol Universityhealth statistics and policymaking at country and global levels. We propose a fourfold framework to help the transition from data to policy. Good practices include: (1) reconciling statistics from different sources; (2) fostering communication...Sound statistics are a key component of evidence. However, many institutional, political, and practical barriers impede effective use of data to inform policy. In the fourth paper in this Series on health statistics, we look at the relation betweenItem Metadata only Insights on Skin Quality and Clinical Practice Trends in Asia Pacific and a Practical Guide to Good Skin Quality from the Inside Out(2022-06-01) Park J.Y.; Mahidol UniversityOBJECTIVE: We sought to examine the current skin quality trends and gaps in clinical practice in the Asia Pacific region and develop a practical guide to improve skin quality. METHODS: Medical practitioners from 11 countries in the Asia Pacific... region completed an online survey on current trends in skin quality treatment. A panel of 12 leading experts convened for a virtual meeting to develop a practical guide for skin quality improvement. RESULTS: A total of 153 practitioners completedPublication Metadata only Knowledge, attitude, and practices toward COVID-19 among the international travelers in Thailand(2021-12-01) Suttiporn Prapaso; Viravarn Luvira; Saranath Lawpoolsri; Archin Songthap; Watcharapong Piyaphanee; Wiwat Chancharoenthana; Sant Muangnoicharoen; Punnee Pitisuttithum; Pornthep Chanthavanich; Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University; Naresuan UniversityBackground: International travel is among the leading impactful factors of COVID-19 transmission; thus, adequate knowledge, good attitude and good preventive practices toward COVID-19 for international travelers are particularly essential... neutral attitude and an overall moderate concern regarding the COVID-19 situation. Adequate preventive practices were determined by the average practice score 3.54 ± 0.38 (0 = never and 4 = always). The MRA revealed that the factors influencing goodPublication Metadata only A policy of informed consent for biobanking in tropical disease research projects, using the delphi technique: Principles for good practice(2016-10-01) Tharisara Sakulthaew; Kanchana Rungsihirunrat; Gareth D.H. Turner; Chulalongkorn University; Mahidol Universityof clinical trial participants through principles of good practice for affiliates MORU.Item Metadata only Validation of a Part-Task Trainer to Facilitate the Fifth-Year Medical Student in Practice of Abdominal Paracentesis and Improving Skill Retention after Hands-On Structured Workshop Setting(2022-04-01) Chiowchanwisawakit P.; Nimanong S.; Wilaphan K.; Pattawee N.; Dejsomritrutai W.; Mahidol Universitythat trainees could learn and practice shifting dullness examination and AP. The target of evaluation was that 80% of participants would rate the model as good to very good. MS completed both the pre- and post-structured abdominal AP self-evaluation with 0 to 10... for each item. Results: The model was validated by 15 residents and 41 MS. Almost all participants rated the model as good to very good for 'simulated human abdomen' and 'ability to perform the process', with a range of 85.7% to 100%. Among the 177 MSItem Metadata only Illness perceptions, self-care practices, and glycemic control among type 2 diabetes patients in Chiang Mai, Thailand(2022-12-01) Ngetich E.; Pateekhum C.; Hashmi A.; Nadal I.P.; Pinyopornpanish K.; English M.; Quansri O.; Wichit N.; Kinra S.; Angkurawaranon C.; Mahidol University: self-care practices and illness perceptions and the outcome of interest- good glycemic control (HbA1c < 7%). Results: Of the 200 participants recruited into the study, 180 completed the questionnaire. Only 35% of participants had good glycemic control... (HBA1c < 7.0). Both illness perceptions and self-management practices were independently linked to glycemic control. Among illness perceptions, a sense of personal control was strongly associated with good glycemic control (p = 0.01). For selfItem Metadata only Exploring the knowledge and practices on road safety measures among motorbikers in Dhaka, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study(2023-01-01) Das S.K.; Tamannur T.; Nesa A.; Noman A.A.; Dey P.; Kundu S.K.; Sultana H.; Riaz B.K.; Islam A.S.; Sharower G.; Dhar B.K.; Rahman M.M.; Mahidol University) were performed in data analysis. Results: Out of the 350 motorbikers, only 54.6% had good knowledge and 16.9% had poor knowledge on the signs and safety regulations of roads. Moreover, only 50.6% of respondents followed good practices while 23... status and being Muslim were significantly (p<0.05) associated with good road safety practices. Conclusions: The overall good knowledge level and practices of road safety measures among the motorbikers was not satisfactory although the majority of themItem Metadata only Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Protecting School-Age Children from Particulate Matter in Samut Prakan, Thailand(2025-09-01) Kajonpet P.; Aimyong N.; Phosri A.; Sihabut T.; Kajonpet P.; Mahidol Universitythe associations between these variables. The results showed that approximately half of the respondents had good knowledge and positive attitudes, but only 22.8% had good protective practices. These respondents need to improve their practices in checking ambient... air quality, minimizing children's exposure, and selecting appropriate masks. Factors associated with good practices included being aged 40-49 years (p=0.010), educational level (p=0.004), and various occupations, such as governmental or private