A5102742588- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- CNS Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
IQVIA (United Kingdom)
2019-2021
National University of Singapore
2015-2018
National University Health System
2015-2018
To estimate the direct medical cost of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its complications in Indonesian population from a payer perspective using prevalence-based approach. The costs 2016 were estimated database Indonesia's National Health Insurance, known as Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional, which included diagnosis-related group unbundled for patients accessing advanced care. study people aged 30 years or older having diagnosis T2DM. T2DM related identified International Classification...
Social health insurance administrative databases were established in Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines 2014, 2017 2012, respectively; however, these have been scarcely used for research, if at all. This study explored feasibility accessibility of using scientific highlighting challenges barriers their use.The included this evaluation comprised Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) from Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) PhilHealth Philippines. These qualitatively assessed based on data capture,...
To estimate the direct medical cost of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its complications in Vietnam.Using public payer perspective, was estimated using routine data national claims database Vietnam 2017. People were identified as being diagnosed with T2DM if they aged ≥ 30 years who either (1) had at least one ICD-10 code E11 or (2) been prescribed oral antihyperglycemic medication on two separate visit records. The Diabetes Severity Complications Index used to assess presence...
Vaccine procurement costs comprise a significant share of immunization program in low- and middle-income countries, yet not all procured vaccines are administered. wastage occurs due to vial breakage, excessive heat or freezing, expiration, when doses multidose used. Better estimates vaccine rates their causes could support improved management stocks reduce costs. This study examined aspects for four at service delivery points Ghana (n = 48), Mozambique 36), Pakistan 46). We used prospective...
We assessed the proportion of and socio-ecological factors associated with ever having had sex female workers (FSWs) among heterosexual adolescents. also described characteristics adolescents who reported inconsistent condom use FSWs.This is a cross-sectional study (response rate: 73%) 300 heterosexually active male 16 to 19 years attending national STI clinic in Singapore between 2009 2014. ecological (individual, parental, peer, school medial influences) sexual risk behaviors using...
Objective The prevalence of diabetes in Vietnam has increased from 2.5% 2007 to 5.5% 2017, but the burden direct non-medical and indirect costs is unknown. objective this study was estimate due type 2 mellitus (T2DM) its associated complications among Health Insurance System (VHIS) enrollees Vietnam. Design first phase a cross-sectional survey patients with T2DM. In second phase, data previous were used predict presenteeism VHIS diagnosed T2DM based on demographic clinical characteristics...
Using a cross-sectional survey, we examined the gender differences in prevalence of and factors associated with anal sex among adolescents attending only public STI clinic Singapore. Data were collected from 1035 sexually active aged 14 to 19 analyzed using Poisson regression. Prevalence intercourse was 28%, significantly more females (32%) than males (23%) ever engaged it. On multivariate analysis, for both genders oral nonuse contraception at last sex. For males, younger age sexual debut...
Diabetes and its complications are a major cause of morbidity mortality in the Philippines. The prevalence diabetes Philippines has increased from 3.4 million 2010 to 3.7 2017. government formulated strategies control this increase, for example, through non-communicable disease prevention plan. However, there is scarce research on financial burden diabetes. Filling gap may further help policymakers make informed decisions while developing implementing resource planning relevant...
To estimate the annual direct medical cost of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in hospitals and outpatient care clinics from a healthcare payer perspective Philippines.(1) A review electronic hospital records people with T2DM two tertiary hospitals-Ospital ng Makati (OsMak) National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI) (2) cross-sectional survey 50 physicians providing for T2DM.Primary, secondary facilities Metro Manila.Cost managing its related complications US dollars (USD) 2016.A total 1023...
Objectives Multiple clinical practice guidelines, conflicting evidence, and physician perceptions result in variations risk stratification among patients with non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). This study aims to describe the extent of this variation its impact on management approaches Asia‐Pacific region. Methods We conducted a cross‐sectional survey involving 32 urologists seven medical oncologists ≥8 years experience managing early‐stage across Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, South...
To develop consensus on patient characteristics and disease-related factors considered in deciding treatment approaches for locally advanced head neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA-HNSCC) based real-world patterns 4 territories Asia-Pacific.A three-round modified Delphi involving a multidisciplinary panel of HN surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists was used. Of 41 panelists recruited, responses 26 from Australia, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan were analyzed. All had ≥five years'...
We assessed the efficacy of an individual-based behavioral intervention on sexually transmitted infections' (STI) risk-reduction behaviors in Singapore. A randomized controlled trial a compared to usual care was conducted active heterosexual adolescents aged 16-19 years attending only public STI clinic. The included two on-site skills-based sessions targeting individual, relational and environmental influences sexual behaviors, followed by online support. Participants were at baseline...
Objective: Malays, with majority of the individuals being Muslim, form largest ethnic group in Southeast Asia. This region is experiencing a rising incidence HIV infections. Due to circumcision and prohibition sex outside marriage, Muslim was argued be protective factor against sexually transmitted infections (STI) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). However, Malay adolescents were found more likely contract chlamydia gonorrhea than non-Malay Singapore.Design: Using cross-sectional survey,...
Examine the understanding of terminologies and management patterns bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) in six territories Asia-Pacific.