The efficacy of exercise to reverse frailty in the aging population has not been extensively investigated. This study aimed investigate effectiveness a multicomponent program (MCEP) on frailty, physical performance (handgrip strength, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go test (TUG), VO

Effective interventions for indicated fall prevention are necessary older adults with frailty. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of a Multi-system Physical Exercise (MPE) and Health-Related Quality Life (HRQOL) in pre-frail adults. This randomized control trial allocation concealment included 72 aged 65 above, identified as pre-frailty mild moderate risk scores measured by Physiological Profile Assessment (PPA). Randomly, using block randomization, participants were divided into two...

A COVID-19 lockdown and restrictive order has had a large impact on the lives of people. This cross-sectional study was conducted to identify factors affecting breastfeeding among mothers living in Thailand during lockdown. Data were collected from 903 with infants ages 0–12 months 17 July 2020 October after first nationwide period by an online platform interview questionnaire survey. Multivariable logistic regression analysis used investigate association between effect practices potential...

Health literacy is an essential social determinant of health and has been associated with positive outcomes. While many sources information are widely available, people different ages also have diverse contexts preferences for sources. This study aimed to identify socio-demographics influencing in across age groups: 15–29 years (young), 30–59 (middle-age), ≥60 (elderly). We obtained secondary data from a cross-sectional northern Thailand March August 2019. Multivariate linear regression...

Frailty is a condition in older adults with decreased physical and cognitive performance that can affect health outcomes associated fracture, disability, falls. The aim of this study was to compare fall risk different frailty statuses investigate factors community-dwelling adults.The population studied included 367 (mean age = 73.2 years ± 7.0; 237 females (64.6%) 130 males (35.4%)) who live Chiang Mai, Thailand. This cross-sectional design. Fried's phenotype used screen the status....

The COVID-19 restrictions, such as social isolation and disruption of daily routines, can have detrimental effects, including increased stress, anxiety, sleep disturbance, physical cognitive decline among older adults. This study aimed to examine the association between nutritional status, depression, quality, falling asleep at night, frailty (CF) Thai adults during pandemic. cross-sectional included 408 with an average age 70.54 (5.49) years. CF was determined using Fried's phenotype...

Cognitive frailty (CF) is defined by the coexistence of physical and mild cognitive impairment. Malnutrition an underlying factor age-related conditions including frailty. However, evidence associating malnutrition limited. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine association between CF in elderly. A total 373 participants aged 65–84 years were enrolled after excluding those who suspected have dementia depression. Then, 61 45 normal randomly selected measure serum prealbumin level....

Background/Objectives: The extensive exposure of physicians to the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed occupational stress and burnout in their daily lives. This study aimed explore lived experiences intern who experienced during identify potential solutions enhance clinical practices future pandemics. Methods: employed a qualitative, phenomenological utilizing in-depth interviews. participants were 19 first-year from public hospitals Thailand, selected through purposeful sampling approach had...

Mobile health care (mHealth) apps are emerging worldwide as a vital component of internet care, but there issues, especially among older adults. We aim to investigate the factors influencing intention use (ITU) mHealth apps, focusing on those with and without prior experience. A cross-sectional study conducted from August 2022 July 2023 included Thai citizens aged 45 years or older. Self-reported questionnaires collected data sociodemographic information, conditions, smartphone tablet...

The rapid advancement of technology has made mobile health (mHealth) a promising tool to mitigate problems, particularly among older adults. Despite the numerous benefits mHealth, assessing individual acceptance is required address specific needs people and promote their intention use mHealth. This study aims adapt validate senior model (STAM) questionnaire for mHealth in Thai context. In this cross-sectional study, we adapted original, 38-item, English version STAM using 10-point Likert...

The available data on milk feeding patterns and frequency during the complementary phase are limited. This study aimed to examine breastfeeding practices assess associations between type, method, among complementary-fed children. cross-sectional was conducted January May 2024 at well-baby clinics in Chiang Mai, Thailand, included 1,122 parents of children aged 6-24 months. Milk were assessed through 24-hour recall interviews categorized by type method. Subgroup analyses for bottle-fed...

Abstract Background Frailty is defined as a clinical state of increased vulnerability due to the age-associated decline an individual’s physical function resulting in morbidity and mortality when exposed acute stressors. Early identification management can reverse individuals with frailty being robust once more. However, we found no integration machine learning (ML) tools screening surveillance studies Thailand despite abundance evidence assessment using ML globally Asia. Objective We...

The aim of this study was to assess helmet use and associated factors among motorcycle riders during Songkran festival in Thailand. A cross-sectional survey conducted determine the prevalence Thai (sample size = 18,998) four days festival. For sample, population consecutively selected using quota sampling from 12 petrol stations provinces each main geographical regions at roads town, outside town highway different time intervals when trained field staff administered a structured...

Thailand has officially reached the status of an “aged society” and become developing country with 2nd largest proportion senior citizens in Southeast Asia. A cross-sectional study 526 early-old community dwellers was conducted for Fried frailty phenotype assessment, This included five indicators: Weakness, slowness, physical activity, exhaustion, weight loss. C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), insulin-like growth factor-1, CD4+:CD8+ Ratio which serve as blood-based biomarkers...

This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of frailty among Thai older persons. A cross-sectional was conducted with a representative sample 1806 persons aged 60 years or older. Frailty assessed by Fried’s phenotypes, which consists five criteria, namely, unintended weight loss, exhaustion, slow walking, weak handgrip decreased physical activity. Older people who met 3 in 5, 1–2 none criteria were considered frail, pre-frail non-frail respectively. The calculated...

Physicians are exposed to occupational stress and burnout, which have been identified as contributing a decrease in the quality of work life (QWL). Thailand’s medical education program, consisting six-year curriculum with government tuition support followed by three years internships, provides context for this investigation. This study aimed assess QWL among intern physicians (IPs) public hospitals investigated association between burnout QWL. A cross-sectional was conducted 241 IPs Thailand...

Burnout has become a significant occupational concern for resident physicians, primarily attributed to chronic workplace stressors, inadequate work-life balance, high expectation from attending staffs, steep learning curve, and limited patient care experience. The study aimed investigate the prevalence associated factors of burnout in medical residents. This cross-sectional was conducted online questionnaire all specialists university hospital September October 2022. assessed using Maslach...

Hypertension and its connection to high salt consumption have been observed in the Thai population. This study mainly contributed literature examine dietary-salt-related determinants associated with risk of hypertension rural northern Thailand, which exhibited highest prevalence hypertension. A total 376 adults residing San Pa Tong District, Chiang Mai province, were face-to-face interviewed using a structured questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitudes, consumption, sources, habits. The...

Although the beneficial effect of exercise on health Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients has been widely demonstrated, that Tai Chi Qigong (TCQ), as an alternative exercise, inconclusive. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate effects combined center-and home-based TCQ functional capacity and lung function in with mildly moderately severe COPD. A total 50 patients, a mild moderate degree COPD, were recruited randomly assigned either (n = 25) or control group 25). The...

Human Immunodeficiency Virus self-testing (HIVST) was recently introduced in Thailand, but little is known about receptivity among its residents. Because (HIV) testing a critical component of HIV prevention, it important to understand how HIVST perceived potential users. The purpose this study examine awareness and attitudes toward adults Northern Thailand. A convenience sample 403 adult residents the Sanpatong district, Chiang Mai Province, interviewed using structured questionnaire 2019....

This cross-sectional study aims to explore the dietary patterns and associated factors of adolescents, which are often overlooked in nutrition data systems. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 304 participants aged 10 19 rural northern Thailand, utilizing both open recall list-based 24 h techniques, recorded online. Dietary diversity (DD) was assessed using ten food groups as per Food Agricultural Organization guidelines. We employed binary logistic regression multivariable analyses....