A5088800148- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Dye analysis and toxicity
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Disaster Response and Management
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
University of the Philippines Manila
2015-2024
Michigan State University
2004
Cagayan State University
1994
Population Council
1994
Universidad de la Cordillera
1994
Oral ivermectin may be a cheaper and more convenient alternative to topical permethrin for classic scabies but its acceptability among physicians in the Philippines is underexplored. This qualitative study aimed investigate physicians’ experiences perceptions regarding oral ivermectin, alone or combination with permethrin, only treatment of scabies. We interviewed 15 purposively sampled Filipino physicians: nine have prescribed one has either alone, five all three regimens Interview data...
Setting The 3 rd national tuberculosis (TB) survey in the Philippines 2007 reported a significant decline prevalence of TB. Since then, more investments for TB control have been made, yet burden estimates from routine surveillance data remain relatively stable. Objective To estimate bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary amongst individuals aged ≥15 years 2016. Design In March–December 2016, we conducted population-based with stratified, multi-stage cluster sampling residents 106 clusters...
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.
Objective. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome among community health workers (CHWs) in selected villages Philippines. It also determined association urbanization socio-demographic characteristics with hypertension, diabetes mellitus CHWs.Methodology. A cross-sectional was conducted CHWs who were actively rendering service from communities at time study. Standardized interviews clinical measurements collected.Results. Of total 457...
The COVID-19 pandemic has expanded the use of mobile health (mHealth) technologies in contact tracing, communicating COVID-19-related information, and monitoring conditions general population Philippines. However, limited end-user engagement features feedback along development cycle mHealth results risks adoption. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends user-centric design to ensure responsiveness needs end users.The goal study is understand, using users' perspectives, quality technology...
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. Indigenous peoples (IPs) remain vulnerable to soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) due limited access sanitary toilets, clean water, quality health education, and services. The World Health Organization recommends periodic mass drug administration (MDA) of anthelminthics, improvements in sanitation, hygiene (WASH) as control strategies reduce morbidities caused by STH target populations such schoolage children (SAC). This paper complements the published results parasitological...
In the Philippines, various mobile health apps were implemented during COVID-19 pandemic with very little knowledge in terms of their quality. The aims this paper 1) to systemically search for use case that are Philippines; 2) assess using Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS); and 3) identify critical points future improvements these apps.To existing applications employed Google Play Apple Stores systematically searched. Further was conducted Search. Data extracted from app web store profile...
Oral ivermectin is recommended as an alternative to topical permethrin in Japanese, European, and CDC-STI guidelines for treating classic scabies. The combination of oral also used some settings. Partial economic evaluations conducted India Egypt have conflicting results, no cost-effectiveness analysis the Philippines has compared ivermectin-based regimens scabies treatment. We aimed determine ivermectin, alone or with permethrin, treatment Filipino adult patients a decision tree model...
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...
Oral ivermectin, a broad-spectrum anti-parasitic drug, alone or in combination with permethrin, may be cheaper and more convenient alternative drug to topical permethrin the treatment of classic scabies. There are no previous studies on acceptability three interventions among individual patients scabies Philippines.The purpose this study was understand experiences perceptions for oral using multiple-case approach.
Objectives. The study determined the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use its association with socio-demographic clinical characteristics among adult Filipinos aged 20-50 years.
 Methods. Data from Philippine cohort Life Course Study in Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology (LIFECARE) Luzon were analyzed. Multiple logistic regression factors associated CAM.
 Results. A total 3,072 participants included: average age 36 years, more females, mostly married,...
Ethnographic methods can broaden impact evaluation by adding to randomised control trials assess the effects of international development programmes. This article uses ethnographic findings on tuberculosis (TB) in Philippines analyse results quantitative research and an United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Philippines TB portfolio. Ladia’s explains critical aspects patient provider behaviour, often influenced stigma TB, leading patients adopt less effective care...
Objective. Stigmatization due to a disease is complex process, particularly in the case of tuberculosis (TB) Baguio City, Philippines. This article reveals findings important healthcare professionals outpatient setting. Complex aspects stigma vary among people and different roles settings, facilitating behavior that controls TB some cases spreads it others. Methods. With ethnographic historical methods, Ladia analyzed wide range understandings 36 providers 14 persons affected by (PATB)....
Book Review| May 01 2004 Keten van liefde: Chain of Love Love. Directed by Marije Meerman. Brooklyn, N.Y.: First Run/Icarus Films, 2001. VHS, $390.00 (sale); $75.00 (rental). Mary Ann J. Ladia Michigan State University Search for other works this author on: This Site Google Journal Asian Studies (2004) 63 (2): 559–560. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021911804001573 Views Icon Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Tools...
Objective. This paper aims to provide a better understanding of the different engagement, cost, and resourceconsiderations in developing implementing mHealth solutions Philippines during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. First, six participants completed form document estimated costs pseudo mobile application with features mitigate Second, ten key informant interviews determined facilitators, barriers, resource requirements tools. Results. The average cost estimate develop roll out public health...
Objectives. Community health workers (CHWs) fill in the insufficiency of professionals low-income countries. The CHWs’ roles include education their constituents whose they likewise take care. This study aimed to describe concept and understanding diabetes among CHWs Philippines.Methods. Fifty female currently working rural urban areas participated six focus group discussions with guidance from Kleinman’s eight questions. With written informed consent participants, were recorded transcribed...
Sixty-five is the mandatory retirement age for civilian employees in Philippines. Early this year, optional was lowered from sixty to fifty-four years by House of Representatives. This study aims determine whether older Filipinos prefer early or late based on identified predictors, i.e., individual attributes, family-related considerations, work environment,
Sixty-five is the mandatory retirement age for civilian employees in Philippines. Early this year, optional was lowered from sixty to fifty-four years by House of Representatives. This study aims determine whether older Filipinos prefer early or late based on identified predictors, i.e., individual attributes, family-related considerations, work environment,
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As part of the evaluation control programs recommended by WHO, this study describes local implementation schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) morbidity as well water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) interventions post calamity. It likewise determines challenges, areas for improvement, good practices in SCH STH strategies Haiyan-stricken Eastern Western Samar, Philippines.