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Publication Metadata only Effect of the living environment on falls among the elderly in Thailand(2012-11) Benjawan Sophonratanapokin; Yothin Sawangdee; Kusol Soonthorndhada; Mahidol University, Faculty of Physical TherapyAbstract. The household environment influences the health of the elderly. We studied home hazards and living arrangements and their association with falls among the elderly in Thailand. The data were obtained from a national survey among... the elderly in Thailand conducted by the National Statistical Office in 2007. The survey asked about a history of falls, the household environment and possible risk factors for falls. The survey was conducted in 26,689 subjects aged ≥ 60 yearsItem Metadata only Factors affecting local participation on household hazardous waste separation : a case study in Taweewattana district, Bangkok Metropolis(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2005) Vorawan Chaipaitoon; Raywadee Roachanakanan; Patompong Saguanwong; Chaiya BoonchitItem Metadata only Flood damage in urban area case study : flood loss on household in Bangkapi and Prakangnong districts(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2024) Prapim Borisuthi; Thanakorn Uan-on; Kasemsan Suwanrat; Sutin Sungmonkol; Roongcharat HutacharoenPublication Metadata only Effect of community participation on household environment to mitigate dengue transmission in Thailand(2014-01-01) N. Suwannapong; M. Tipayamongkholgul; A. Bhumiratana; C. Boonshuyar; N. Howteerakul; S. Poolthin; Mahidol University; Thailand Ministry of Public HealthDue to the absence of dengue vaccination, vector control is the only measure to prevent dengue outbreaks. The key element of dengue prevention is to eliminate vector habitats. Clean household environment, preventive behaviors of household members... selected from those provinces. The household leaders, community members, and local authorities in highest dengue incidence areas were interviewed by using questionnaire and through group interviews. The environment of each selected household was observedItem Metadata only An evaluation of knowledge attitude and behavior of household and commercial sectors to solid waste selection in Salaya municipality, Nakhornpathom province(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2002) Suvanee Kaewsawang; Charlie Navanugraha; Sukhum Poothong; Sura PattanakiatItem Metadata only The influenceing factors of household garbage separational behavior of military residents a case study of : 9th division infantry, Surasri Fort, Kanchanaburi province(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2002) Somboon Singhamanus; Sompong Thongchai; Gritsanaruck Theeraraj; Pisase SenawongsePublication Open Access A Cross-sectional study of secondhand smoke exposure among non-smoking women and children in Thai households(2016) Punyarat Lapvongwatana; Nipapun Kungskulniti; Naowarut Charoenca; Avila-Tang, Erika; Wipfli, Heather; Hamann, Stephen L.; Naowarut Charoenca; Mahidol University. Faculty of Public HealthExposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) among women and children indoors is a problem both in urban and rural environments. This study aimed to describe SHS exposure by women and children in Thai households. It is the first study of its kind in Thailand... to characterize levels of nicotine in the air of homes with smokers and the extent of personal exposure to nicotine among women and children living in homes with smokers in urban and rural environments. A cross-sectional survey of nicotine exposure of 40 pairsPublication Metadata only Coastal household adaptation cost requirements to sea level rise impacts(2013-01-01) Amornpun Kulpraneet; Mahidol University. Faculty of Environment and Resource StudiesThis study assessed the autonomous adaptation cost requirements of coastal households to sea level rise impacts at a level to accommodate and protect (excluding retreat). The study examined six vulnerable villages, including both urbanized... and fishery communities, located in the Gulf of Thailand. Half of them were near the shore, and the other half were further inland. In initiating the study, to assess actual adaptation costs, common household adaptative measures were first identifiedPublication Open Access Role of Lamjithang community forestry towards quality of life of the local people(2010-12) Bhagat Suberi; Sittipong Dilokwanich; Nathsuda Pumijumnong; Mahidol University. Faculty of Environment and Natural Resource Studiessupporting quality of life of local people and to analyze roles and responsibilities of the people in managing Lamjithang community forest at Rinchengang village. Total of 86 households were registered for the management and use of forest product. All 86... households were interviewed during the data collection, thus the method used was census. Questionnaires for household interview, checklist questions for key informant interview were developed. The data were analyzed by applying descriptive statisticsItem Metadata only Assessing arsenic contamination awareness of groundwater dependent residents in the Hanoi area, Vietnam / Tran Trung Kien(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2008) Tran, Trung Kien, 1981; Ross, Williamand the problems related to arsenic contamination; (2) to determine the awareness level of households about arsenic contamination in their drinking water; (3) to determine the relationship between socio-economic and demographic characteristics and arsenic knowledge...; (4) to determine how successful the local government is in disseminating information about arsenic contamination in the studied area; and (5) to assess the reactions of households when they are given a basic knowledge concerning the arsenic