Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic declared by the WHO has affected many countries rendering everyday lives halted. In Philippines, lockdown quarantine protocols have shifted traditional college classes to online. abrupt transition online may bring psychological effects students due continuous isolation and lack of interaction with fellow teachers. Our study aims assess Filipino students’ mental health status estimate effect pandemic, shift learning, social media use on health. addition,...

Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs) in the Philippines were at forefront of public health surveillance and response during COVID-19 pandemic response. With rapid spread to Philippine cities, local government units continuously assessed, adapted, implemented interventions (PHIs), depended on available open-source data (OSGD). This study consolidated PHIs selected HUCs using high quality OSGD create a timeline document good practices control. resources collected from February 2020 January 2023, was...

Despite the enactment of mental health law, illness in Philippines is third most prevalent form morbidity; hence, screening warranted, especially among Filipino emerging adults. This exploratory spatial analysis study aimed to identify clusters depression, anxiety, and stress A convenience sampling online self-administered survey was used collect data from 18 29 Filipinos (n = 2729) Philippines. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 utilized ascertain participant's level stress....

Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs) in the Philippines were at forefront of public health surveillance and response during COVID-19 pandemic. With rapid spread to Philippine cities, local government units continuously assessed, adapted, implemented interventions (PHIs) depended on available open-source data (OSGD). This study consolidated PHIs selected HUCs using high-quality OSGD create a timeline document good practices control. resources collected from February 2020 January 2023, quality was...

Objective The study aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of an unassisted and community-based HIV self-testing (HIVST) distribution model evaluate its acceptability among men-having-sex-with-men (MSM) transgender women (TGW). Methods Our demonstration focused on implementing HIVST in Metro Manila, Philippines. Convenience sampling was done with following inclusion criteria: MSM or TGW, at least 18 years old, had no previous diagnosis. Individuals taking pre-exposure prophylaxis,...

The rampant distribution of idealised images on the internet may lead general public to improve their body appearance in a way that is sometimes excessive, compulsive or detrimental other aspects lives. There decreasing appreciation image among emerging adults and an increasing trend skin-lightening practices linked with psychological distress. This protocol describes mixed-method approach assess relationships perception, mental well-being Filipino determine factors influence them.

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution is linked with acute alterations in blood pressure (BP). We examined the cumulative short-term effect of black carbon (BC) exposure on systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) BP assessed modification by participant characteristics. SBP DBP were repeatedly measured 152 traffic enforcers. Using a linear mixed-effects model random intercepts, quadratic (QCDL) cubic (CCDL) constrained distributed lag models fitted estimate BC concentration during 10 hours...

More information is needed about gender-affirming surgery (GAS) in the Philippines because of many self- or peer-prescribed procedures among transgender people.To assess desire adults for GAS, determined prevalence, and evaluated factors associated with desire.We did a retrospective study medical charts 339 men (TGM) 186 women (TGW) who attended clinical services at Victoria by LoveYourself, transgender-led community-based clinic Metro Manila, from March 2017 to December 2019. The were...

Our study identified barriers and facilitators in implementing HIV self-testing (HIVST), including the perceptions of men-having-sex-with-men (MSM) transgender women (TGW) on HIVST. Furthermore, we explored current knowledge, practices potential HIVST among MSM TGW populations. Qualitative in-depth key informant interviews were administered using semistructured both English Filipino. Thematic analysis findings was done after transcribing all audio recordings. The National Capital Region...

We aimed to describe the gender-affirming hormonal therapy (GAHT) intake behaviour and regimen factors associated with use of hormones inconsistent reference GAHT among transgender people in Philippines. Cross-sectional study. Transgender community clinic Metro Manila, Philippines from March 2017 December 2019. Gender-affirming care-seeking individuals at least 18 years old, who self-identified as or non-binary, self-reported current previous baseline consult. Reported drugs and/or...

Background: The Philippines is one of Southeast Asia's top consumers beauty products. There have been few studies on the psychological aspects skin-lightening products (SLPs) consumption in Philippines. Hence, we investigated association between knowledge of, perception towards, and frequency use SLP distress (depression, anxiety, stress) levels among Filipino emerging adults. Methods: Using convenience sampling, a cross-sectional online survey collected data from adults (18 to 29 years old)...

Background: Several studies have linked social media use to increased risks for anxiety and depression. Cargo seafaring is one occupation prone constant mental health instability due workload, isolation, harsh working conditions. We examined the effect of daily exposure, occupational experience, socioeconomic factors on depression disorders among cargo seafarers. Materials methods: assessed 153 seafarers using Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scales. fitted...

We examined the relationships between blood heavy metals [cadmium (B-Cd), mercury (B-Hg), and lead (B-Pb)] heart rate-corrected QT interval (QTc), JT (JTc), QRS complex duration (QRSc), electrocardiogram markers of ventricular repolarization depolarization among 60 traffic enforcers in MMDA enforcers' health study. fitted regression models to estimate mean change effect on QTc, JTc, QRSc, B-Cd, B-Hg, B-Pb concentrations, adjusted for potential confounding factors. looked at modification by...

The Dengvaxia® (dengue vaccine) controversy has been identified as one of the main reasons for measles vaccine hesitancy in Philippines. Our study aimed to identify various issues related and link these with social perspective refusal.

Our study assessed the impact of using ovitraps with pyriproxyfen on mosquito populations and feasibility human saliva samples to test for seroconversion dengue virus (DENV). We used a quasi-experimental research design by forming intervention (n = 220) control 223) groups in neighboring Taguig City, Philippines, over 4 months. Socio-demographic data, entomological indices, IgG antibodies against DENV were measured. Associations between implementation dosed densities (percentage positive...

Introduction The novel (COVID-19 was first reported to have originated in Wuhan, China, December 2019. This new strain, SARS‐CoV‐2, has spread rapidly worldwide, prompting the WHO declare COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. main objective of this cohort study is determine risk factors COVID-19, modes vertical transmission, and maternal fetal outcomes among non-pregnant pregnant women their fetuses. Methods analysis multicentre epidemiological that will involve prospective cohort. status...

Dengue is one of the most important vector-borne diseases worldwide and a significant public health problem in tropics. Mosquito control continues to be primary approach reducing disease burden spread dengue virus (DENV). Aside from traditional larviciding adulticiding interventions, autodissemination using pyriproxyfen-treated (AD-PPF) ovitraps promising methods complement existing vector strategies. Our paper assessed efficacy AD-PPF DENV infections two barangays Parañaque City. Using...

Abstract Background Transgender individuals are considered at high risk of contracting HIV infection. Integrating testing and counseling (HTC) services into current transgender health programs is necessary to increase its uptake. Our study aimed describe the characteristics trans men (TM) women (TW) who accessed HTC in a community-based center Metro Manila, Philippines, examine relationship between gender identity their non-uptake testing. Methods We conducted cross-sectional TM TW seeking...

Nursing students trained to be health advocates have engaged in cigarette and electronic (EC) use. Our study aimed determine the prevalence of EC use among nursing examine how vaping smoking are associated with various risk factors. This cross-sectional survey was administered 249 a private university Manila, Philippines. An online-based self- assessment questionnaire (SAQ) that includes socio-demographic information, usage, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), other factors using on-campus online...

Background: Nursing students have used cigarettes and electronic (ECs) to cope with stress, but such behaviors appear worsen issues in mental health. Descriptive data are necessary inform interventions that will strengthen the health-promoting of students, which can influence their well-being professional nursing roles. This cross-sectional study assessed association between cigarette smoking EC use perceived stress levels (PSLs) among students. Methods: An online-based self-assessment...

Emerging adulthood is a new stage of development that follows identity explorations during adolescence and precedes adulthood. During this phase, varied perceptions body image may affect the mental health status these individuals. This research examined association between appreciation (BA) as measure outcomes – particularly, depression, anxiety, stress. A cross-sectional survey was used to ascertain data from 3,127 18–29-yr-old Filipinos (67% female; mean age = 21) residing in Philippines...

Dengue is a viral mosquito-borne disease that rapidly spreads in tropical and subtropical countries, including the Philippines. One of its most distinguishing characteristics ability Virus (DENV) to easily surpass innate responses body, thus activating B cells adaptive immunity produce virus-specific antibodies. Moreover, Dengvaxia® only licensed vaccine for DENV, but recent studies showed seronegative individuals become prone increased severity hospitalization. Owing this limitation dengue...