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Item Metadata only Unmet need of injectable contraception among rural Myanmar women(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2008) Mi Mi Aung Khin; Santhat SermsriItem Metadata only Factors influencing contraceptive method choice in Pathein Township of Myanmar(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2004) Wai. Wai Lwin; Pimonpan IsarabhakdiItem Metadata only Beliefs on utilization of contraceptive methods among married teenage women in Pathein district, Ayeyarwady region, Myanmar(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2024) Kyaw, Min Thu, 1983-; Paek, Seung Chun; Lamy, Francois ReneThis study focused on exploring the reasons for the different contraceptive methods among married teenage mothers in Pathein District, Ayeyarwady Region. The seven modern contraceptive users, five traditional contraceptive users and three non...-contraceptive users participated in the study by doing in-depth one on one interviews. All the 15 informants were teenage married women who were living together with their husbands. The result shows that the main reason for using contraception was to preventItem Metadata only Determinants of contraceptive use in rural Myanmar : the role of motivation and attitudes(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 1995) Khin-Thet-Wai; Guest Philip; Yawarat PorapakkhamItem Metadata only Determinants of condom use with regular partner among myanmar migrants in Thailand(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2024) Khin, Poe Ei Weik, 1993-; Sureeporn Punpuing; Dusita Phuengsamrandistribution would result in 1.5 times increase in the probability of condom use with regular partner. Migrants who used the temporary contraceptive method (pill, injections, and implants) are 2.5 times more likely to use condoms with regular partners than... those who do not use any modern contraceptive methods. Moreover, the amount of monthly income had a positive association with condom use with a regular partner. However, of these three significant factors, knowledge about places of condom distributionItem Metadata only Factors associated with infant mortality in Magway region, Myanmar(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2024) Kyaw, Zin Win, 1984-; Chalermpol Chamchan; Jongjit RittirongInfant mortality is one of the important indicators of a country's health outcome. Myanmar is on the list of countries with highest infant mortality rate in South East Asia and its figure is 62 per 1,000 live births according to The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census . Among states and regions of Myanmar, Magway Region has the highest infant mortality rate of 89 per 1,000 live births which is even higher than the least developed mountainous area of the country, Chin State. This study aims to examine the factors associated with infant mortality in Magway Region to set more effective intervention programs combating the high infant mortality rate. The study utilized secondary data from The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census . Associated factors with infant mortality were considered as four categories including maternal factors, child factors, housing and sanitation factors and geographical factors. The units of analysis were children who were born one year before the census. There were 6,125 infants covered by this study and 3.9 percent of them experienced death before reaching their first birthday. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were conducted to examine background characteristics of independent variables and dependent variable. Binary logistic regression was performed to examine the association of each explanatory variable with outcome variable. Results depict that maternal factors (age of mother, education of mother), child factor (number of ever born children living in the household) and housing and sanitation factors (type of housing, type of latrine) have significant association with infant mortality in Magway Region. Based on findings, appropriate policy implications are suggested to make headway in child health condition of Myanmar.Item Metadata only Determinants of the unmet need for family planning among married fecund women in Natmauk township, Magway region of Myanmar(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2024) Aung Hpone Myint, 1987-; Sariyamon Tiraphati; Jiraporn Chompikulwas 18.1% and prevalence of contraceptive use among married women was 71.7%. After using multiple logistic regression, older women more than 35 years of age (AOR=2.48 [1.47-4.19], p=0.001), poor attitude towards family planning (AOR=1.95 [1.13-3.40], p=0....017), women who got low social support from husband and friends (AOR=1.87 [1.07-3.25], p=0.028) were more likely to have unmet need for family planning than their counterparts. The main reason for not using contraception was fear of side effects. It shouldPublication Open Access Comparison of Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Reproductive Health Between Thai and Immigrant Women Workers in Factories in Samut Sakhon, Thailand(2020) รัตนาภรณ์ คําทะเนตร; สมศักดิ์ สุทัศน์วรวุฒิ; Rattanaporn Khamthanet; Somsak Suthutvoravut; Siam University. Faculty of Nursing; Mahidol University. Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital. Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyBackground: Immigration of women workers from neighboring countries into Thailand to work in factories, usually have poor knowledge, attitude, and misbehavior on reproductive health. This can cause problems of reproductive health in Thai society. Objective: To compare the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of reproductive health between Thai and immigrant women workers. Methods: This analytic study compared 107 Thai and 107 immigrant workers in factories in Samut Sakhon, Thailand. All participants were recruited by purposive sampling. Data was collected by self-administered questionnaires which included personal characteristics, knowledge, attitude, and behavior related to reproductive health. Statistical tests were performed to analyze association between variables. Results: Thai workers were older than immigrant workers (31.3 ± 9.5 years vs 25.3 ± 5.1 years; P < .05) and more marriage (84.1% vs 72.0%; P < .05). Compare with immigrant workers, Thai women workers had finished secondary school or lower (51.4% vs 36.4%; P < .05), earned more than ฿15 000 per month (38.3% vs 3.7%; P < .05), owned their own house (15.0% vs 0%; P < .05), paid for their own healthcare (23.4% vs 11.2%; P < .05), and used private hospitals for healthcare services (40.2% vs 17.8%; P < .05). Thai workers had significantly better levels of knowledge and attitude (P < .001). However, immigrant workers were found to have better levels of reproductive health behavior (70.1% vs 68.2%), especially in terms of the number of sexual partners, and a good level of pregnancy-related reproductive behavior (97.4% vs 84.3%), particularly in the practice of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months or more. Conclusions: Thai workers had more knowledge, attitude, and behavior of reproductive health than immigrant workers, despite their better attitude and behavior in terms of the number of sexual partners and the practice of exclusive breastfeeding 6 months or more.Publication Open Access Cross-border migration and poverty: evidence from the Kanchanaburi demographic surveillance system (KDSS), Thailand(2013-07) Aree Jampaklay; อารี จำปากลาย; Entwisle, Barbara; Hagan, Jacqueline M.; Chai Podhisita; Mahidol University. Institute for Population and Social ResearchThis study examines immigration, ethnicity, and poverty status in Thailand, with particular reference to the situation in the Kanchanaburi Demographic Surveillance System (KDSS). Kanchanaburi borders Myanmar, about 120 km weat of Bangkok. By comparing the economic prospects of households headed by the foreign-born, native-born minorities, and Thai nationals, we consider the relative effects of crossborder migration and ethnicity on household poverty. Of particular interest is the ways in which these effects are conditioned by residential context, specifically the ethnic makeup of the neighborhood or village. The results show significant adverse effects of immigrant status and non-Thai ethnicity on household poverty. Immigrant households (headed by the foreign-born) are particularly underprivileged, compared to the non-Thai/native-born and the Thais. Effects are heightened for households that arrived recently and for households located in minority villages.Publication Open Access Application of smart phone in "Better Border Healthcare Program": a module for mother and child care(2010-11) Jaranit Kaewkungwal; จรณิต แก้วกังวาล; Pratap Singhasivanon; ประตาป สิงหศิวานนท์; Amnat Khamsiriwatchara; อำนาจ คำศิริวัชรา; Surasak Sawang; Pongthep Meankaew; พงษ์เทพ เมียนแก้ว; Apisit Wechsart; Jaranit Kaewkungwal; Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Mediicine. Department of Tropical HygieneBACKGROUND: To assess the application of cell phone integrating into the healthcare system to improve antenatal care (ANC) and expanded programme on immunization (EPI) services for the under-served population in border area. METHODS: A module combining web-based and mobile technology was developed to generate ANC/EPI visit schedule dates in which the healthcare personnel can cross-check, identify and update the mother's ANC and child's EPI status at the healthcare facility or at the household location when performing home visit; with additional feature of sending appointment reminder directly to the scheduled mother in the community. RESULTS: The module improved ANC/EPI coverage in the study area along the country border including for both Thai and non-Thai mothers and children who were either permanent resident or migrants; numbers of ANC and EPI visit on-time as per schedule significantly increased; there was less delay of antenatal visits and immunizations. CONCLUSIONS: The module integrated and functioned successfully as part of the healthcare system; it is proved for its feasibility and the extent to which community healthcare personnel in the low resource setting could efficiently utilize it to perform their duties.