Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

Nyunt Naing Thein ¹, Wongsa Laohasiriwong ¹, Aung Kay Tu ¹, Thin Thin Soe ¹

Affiliations
1 Khon Kaen University, TH

Abstract

Awareness of danger signs in pregnancy, after delivery and newborn baby among mothers lead to seek immediate health care and consequently reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. Thailand has accepted about 3 million blue-collar migrant workers from neighboring countries mainly from Myanmar. Understanding the level of knowledge of migrant mothers and its associated factors would be helpful for health agencies to implement suitable health promotion programs.

Myanmar migrant women who had been living in the five border districts of Tak province, Thailand and delivered in the health facilities in five districts during September 2017 to March 2018 were face to face mother interviewed after 12 weeks after delivery with structured questionnaires.

Among 723 migrant women, only 125 respondents (17.29%) could mention 8 or more danger signs and 218 participants (30.15%) knew only less than 4 danger signs out of total 16 danger signs. The level of health knowledge on danger signs were significantly associated with resident district (χ² = 17.52, P<0.001), mother education (χ² = 17.06, P=0.002), health insurance status (χ² = 9.52, P=0.009),household income (χ² = 26.92, P = <0.001), location of home in factory compounds or in villages (χ² = 18.94, P=0.001), watching TV regularly (χ² = 15.25, P<0.001).

The migrant mothers in this study showed low health knowledge on danger signs. The organizations working for migrant health in Thai-Myanmar border should focus the provision of pregnancy and newborn healthcare messages to the illiterate mothers with low family income without health insurance in living in agricultural farms and factory.

Keywords

Knowledge on Danger Signs, Migrant Women, Thailand-myanmar Border.

Full Text

     

Yi Myint Swe ¹, Kittipong Sornlorm ², Wongsa Laohasiriwong ¹

Affiliations
1 Khon Kaen University, TH
2 Thakhantho District Public Health Office, Kalasin Province,, TH

Abstract

Introduction: During these decades, Myanmar has faced mass internal migration as a result of pull and push factors. The concepts and concerns related to Quality of Life on internal migrant workers are different from the general population. Migration gives rise to huge stresses and depression.

Methods and Materials: Cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,182 migrants. To assess socioeconomic status, health behaviors, mental health status, social capital, accessibility to health care services, and QOL. The Generalized Linear Mixed Model was used to determine the association between social capital, mental health and QOL after controlling the other covariates.

Result: About one third of respondents were factory workers and had low level of education. Regarding the level of good, fair and poor QOL were 26.82% (95% CI: 24.37-29.42), 71/74% (95% CI: 69.10-74.24) and 1.44% (95% CI: 0.89-2.30) respectively. Cognitive social capital (AOR=2.51, 95%CI: 1.14-5.55 p value<0.05), structural social capital (AOR= 2.14, 95%CI: 1.22-3.76, p value=0.008) and depression (AOR= 2.13, 95%CI: 1.25-3.62, p value=0.006) were associated with QOL. Not like the other studies, stress was not associated with QOL. The other factors associated with good QOL were monthly family income, living with related family members in a house and burden of medical services costs.

Discussion: Only one-fourth of internal migrant workers had good quality of life. The findings highlighted to develop policies aimed to improve QOL in order to reducing stress and depression among migrants by promoting social capital. In order to achieve the sustainable development goals, it is important to make investment on health of the migrant workers.

Keywords

Quality of Life, Social Capital, Mental Health, Migrant Workers.

Full Text

     

Anawat Phutongnak ¹, Wongsa Laohasiriwong ², Kittipong Sornlorm ³

Affiliations
1 Doctor of Public Health Program, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, TH
2 Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, TH
3 Thakhantho District Public Health Office, Kalasin Province, TH

Abstract

.

Full Text

     

Chalee Yaworn ¹, Wongsa Laohasiriwong ², Kittipong Sornlorm ¹

Affiliations
1 Doctor of Public Health Program. Faculty of Public Health, KhonKaen University, KhonKaen, TH
2 Faculty of Public Health, KhonKaen University, KhonKaen, TH

Abstract

This cross‑sectional study aimed to describe weight loss products’ use patterns and identify the association of health literacy on weight control and weight loss products use among working‑age women in the Northeast of Thailand. The study was conducted among 1,190 respondents who were multistage randomly selected from 4 provinces of the Northeast region. Data were collected using a self‑administered structured questionnaire. The generalized linear mixed model (GLMM) was used to identify the association between health literacy and weight loss products use when controlling the effects of other covariate presenting adjusted OR and 95% confidence interval. The results indicated that 23.19% (95% CI = 20.79‑25.59) of the respondents ever used weight loss products, of which 11.60% (95% CI = 9.77‑13.41) were current users. Levels of health literacy on weight control was statistically significant with weight loss products use including having; sufficient level of health literacy (adj. OR = 2.62: 95% CI=1.59‑4.31, p‑value <0.001), problematic level of health literacy (adj. OR = 4.71: 95% CI=2.87‑7.72, p‑value <0.001) and inadequate level of health literacy (adj. OR = 10.97: 95% CI=6.17‑19.51, p‑value <0.001) when compared with having excellence level. The significant covariate was had waist circumference ≥ 80 cm. (Adj. OR = 4.12: 95% CI = 2.79‑6.11, p‑value =0.025), finished lower than bachelor degree (adj. OR = 2.11, 95% CI = 1.78‑3.70, p‑value <0.001), had average monthly income ≥ 15,000 THB =(adj. OR = 3.08: 95% CI = 2.20‑4.31, p‑value <0.001), About twenty three percent of working‑age womenever used weight loss products. Health literacy was highly associated with used weight loss products

Keywords

Weight loss products, Health literacy, working‑age women.

Full Text

     

Kanit Hnuploy ¹, Wongsa Laohasiriwong ², Kittipong Sornlorm ³, Thitima Nutrawong ⁴

Affiliations
1 Doctor of Public Health Program, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, TH
2 Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, TH
3 Tha Khantho District Public health Office, Kalasin, TH
4 Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, TH

Abstract

Background: Previous studies indicated that mental health and social relationships have influence on quality of life. However, there are limited studies on the association between mental health and social relationships on quality of life among Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand. Method: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of quality of life and the influence of mental health and social relationships on quality of life among Myanmar migrant workers in the South of Thailand. This cross‑sectional analytical study was conducted among 794 Myanmar migrants who were selected by using a multi‑stage random sampling from 2 provinces in the South of Thailand to respond to a structured questionnaire interview. The generalized linear mixed model analysis was performed to determine the association between mental health and social relationships on quality of life when controlling other covariates. Results: The prevalence of good quality of life among Myanmar migrant workers was 11.46% (95% CI:9.24‑13.68). Mental health and social relationships were significantly associated with good quality of life were; no had depressive symptoms (adj. OR=3.83; 95% CI: 2.28‑6.43, p‑value < 0.001), had good relationship with employers (adj. OR=3.02; 95% CI: 1.71‑5.31, p‑value < 0.001) and had high level of involvement with peers (adj. OR=1.90; 95% CI: 1.09‑3.32, p‑value < 0.023). Significant covariates were average personal monthly incomes and received health information. About one‑tenth of Myanmar migrant workers had a good quality of life. Mental health, social relationships and access to health information had influenced their quality of life.

Keywords

Myanmar migrant workers, Quality of life, Social relationships, Thailand.

Full Text

     

Anawat Phutongnak ¹, Wongsa Laohasiriwong ², Kittipong Sornlorm ³

Affiliations
1 Doctor of Public Health Program, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University,, TH
2 Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, TH
3 Thakhantho District Public Health Office, Kalasin Province, TH

Abstract

Introduction: There have been increasing trends of skin whitening products use globally. Social cultural capital has been identified as one of a significant determinants of skin whitening products use. However, there was no study on these issues in Thailand. Therefore, this study aimed to identify skin whitening products use situation and the association between social cultural capital, marketing, and skin whitening products use among female higher education students in the Northeast of Thailand. Method and Materials: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Northeast of Thailand among 1,143 female higher education students. Data was collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire. The Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) was used to identify the associations between social cultural capital, marketing and skin whitening products use when controlling other covariates. Results: Most of the respondents ever used skin whitening products (84.95%: 95%CI: 82.88–87.03), of which 52.66% (95%CI: 49.77–55.57) were current users, and 17.41% (95%CI: 15.21–19.61) were inappropriate use. The social cultural capital factor that were associated with skin whitening products use were those who were not satisfied with skin colors (Adj. OR=3.48; 95%CI=2.18–5.55; p<0.001), had friends using skin whitening products (Adj. OR=2.63; 95%CI=1.71–4.04; p<0.001, had thin to normal figures (Adj. OR=2.53; 95%CI=1.54–4.15; p<0.001), and had family members using skin whitening products (Adj. OR=1.86; 95%CI=1.10–3.15; p=0.020), studied in humanities and social sciences (Adj. OR=2.07; 95%CI=1.25–3.45; p=0.005) and product marketing (Adj. OR=1.92; 95%CI=1.15–3.20; p=0.012). Moreover, other factors that were also associated with skin whitening products use were family monthly income. Conclusion: Majority of the higher education female students were current skin whitening products users of which about one-sixth was inappropriate users. Both social cultural capital, marketing had influence on skin whitening products use.

Keywords

Skin whitening, Social cultural capital, Marketing, Female students

Full Text

     

Chalee Yaworn ¹, Wongsa Laohasiriwong ², Kittipong Sornlorm ¹

Affiliations
1 Doctor of Public Health Program, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, TH
2 Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, TH

Abstract

This cross-sectional study aimed to describe weight loss products’ use patterns and identify the association of health literacy on weight control and weight loss products use among working-age women in the Northeast of Thailand. The study was conducted among 1,190 respondents who were multistage randomly selected from 4 provinces of the Northeast region. Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire. The generalized linear mixed model (GLMM) was used to identify the association between health literacy and weight loss products use when controlling the effects of other covariate presenting adjusted OR and 95% confidence interval. The results indicated that 23.19% (95% CI = 20.79-25.59) of the respondents ever used weight loss products, of which 11.60% (95% CI = 9.77-13.41) were current users. Levels of health literacy on weight control was statistically significant with weight loss products use including having; sufficient level of health literacy (adj. OR = 2.62: 95% CI=1.59-4.31, p-value <0.001), problematic level of health literacy (adj. OR = 4.71: 95% CI=2.87-7.72, p-value <0.001) and inadequate level of health literacy (adj. OR = 10.97: 95% CI=6.17-19.51, p-value <0.001) when compared with having excellence level. The significant covariate was had waist circumference ≥ 80 cm. (Adj. OR = 4.12: 95% CI = 2.79-6.11, p-value =0.025), finished lower than bachelor degree (adj. OR = 2.11, 95% CI = 1.78-3.70, p-value <0.001), had average monthly income ≥ 15,000 THB =(adj. OR = 3.08: 95% CI = 2.20-4.31, p-value <0.001), About twenty three percent of working-age womenever used weight loss products. Health literacy was highly associated with used weight loss products.

Keywords

Weight loss products, Health literacy, working-age women

Full Text

     

Kanit Hnuploy ¹, Wongsa Laohasiriwong ², Kittipong Sornlorm ³, Thitima Nutrawong ⁴

Affiliations
1 Doctor of Public Health Program, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, TH
2 Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, TH
3 Tha Khantho District Public health Office, Kalasin, TH
4 Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, TH

Abstract

Background: Previous studies indicated that mental health and social relationships have influence on quality of life. However, there are limited studies on the association between mental health and social relationshipson quality of life among Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand. Method: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of quality of life and the influence of mental health and social relationships on quality of life among Myanmar migrant workers in the South of Thailand. This crosssectional analytical study was conducted among 794 Myanmar migrants who were selected by using a multistage random sampling from 2 provinces in the South of Thailand to respond to a structured questionnaire interview. The generalized linear mixed model analysis was performed to determine the association between mental health and social relationships on quality of life when controlling other covariates. Results: The prevalence of good quality of life among Myanmar migrant workers was 11.46% (95%CI:9.24- 13.68). Mental health and social relationships were significantly associated with good quality of life were; no had depressive symptoms (adj. OR=3.83; 95%CI: 2.28-6.43, p-value < 0.001), had good relationship with employers (adj. OR=3.02; 95%CI: 1.71-5.31, p-value < 0.001) and had high level of involvement with peers (adj. OR=1.90; 95%CI: 1.09-3.32, p-value < 0.023). Significant covariates were average personal monthly incomes and received health information. About one-tenth of Myanmar migrant workers had a good quality of life. Mental health, social relationships and access to health information had influenced their quality of life.

Keywords

Myanmar migrant workers, Quality of life, Social relationships, Thailand

Full Text