Journal of Health Research: Volume 35 Issue 6 , Open Access

Resiliency and mental health of school teachers in Okinawa

Paul Ratanasiripong, Takashi China, Nop T Ratanasiripong, Shiho Toyama

The purpose of this paper is to describe the mental health issues among teachers globally and to investigate the significant factors that specifically impact the mental health of…

Barriers and support to exclusive breastfeeding in Sukoharjo district, Central Java province, Indonesia: a qualitative study

Burhannudin Ichsan, Ari Natalia Probandari, Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari, Harsono Salimo

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child's life. However, while the national coverage was 61.33%, the coverage in…

Content validity and test–retest reliability with principal component analysis of the translated Malay four-item version of Paffenbarger physical activity questionnaire

Fazlisham Binti Ghazali, Siti Nurhafizah Saleeza Ramlee, Najib Alwi, Hazuan Hizan

This study aimed to develop the construct validity for the Malay version of the Paffenbarger physical activity questionnaire (PPAQ) by adapting the original questionnaire to suit…

Social backgrounds, oral behaviors and dental service utilization among Thai older adults: data from the national oral health survey

Punkanit Harirugsakul, Issarapong Kaewkamnerdpong, Sudaduang Krisdapong, Piyada Prasertsom, Kornkamol Niyomsilp, Warangkana Vejvithee

The number of older adults in Thailand is currently increasing. To create the appropriate oral health service for this age group requires an understanding of the factors that are…

Self-care, A1C and stigmatization as predictors of a negative perception of insulin among adults with type 2 diabetes: a hospital-based study in Turkey

Hamdiye Arda Sürücü, Hatice Okur Arslan, Sıdıka Çetik

The purpose of this study was to investigate diabetes self-care behaviors, stigmatization and A1C as predictors of a negative perception of insulin treatment in insulin-treated…

Perceptions of successful domestic and international research grant applications among experienced and novice researchers

Sumeth Suebtrakul, Pornpimon Adams, Pitchapa Vutikes, Boosaree Titapiwatanakun, Paul Adams, Jaranit Kaewkungwal

The main purpose of the study was to identify the key elements that characterize successful grant proposals and the relative importance of issues that constitute difficulties and…

Risk factors associated with hypertension in Bhutan: findings from the National Health Survey

Tashi Dendup, Pandup Tshering, Tandin Dorji

This study examined the risk factors associated with hypertension in Bhutan.

Effectiveness of the Healthy e-Elderly People Intervention (HEPI) mobile application for the reduction of physical health effects caused by smartphone usage among elderly individuals in Thailand

Wachiraporn Wilaiwan, Wattasit Siriwong

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Healthy e-Elderly People Intervention (HEPI) mobile application in reducing the physical health effects caused by smartphone…