Effects of Health Literacy Promotion Programs for Preventing Opisthorchiasis and Cholangiocarcinoma: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Status and perspective of asian neglected tropical diseases

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Definitions and measurement of health literacy in health and medicine research: a systematic review

Kristin Hjorthaug Urstad et al.

Summary: This study aimed to explore the definitions and measurements of health literacy in current research. The findings revealed a lack of consistency between the definitions and instruments used, which may result in overlooking important information about health literacy in studies.

BMJ OPEN (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Relationship between socioeconomic, demographic, health and social characteristics and ability to access reliable information on herbal and food supplements: analysis of Thai Health Literacy Survey 2019

Roongnapa Khampang et al.

Summary: Thai people have varied health literacy competencies related to herbal and food supplement consumption. Accessing reliable information is the most difficult competency, with factors such as education and income levels significantly impacting this ability.

BMC PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

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Article Primary Health Care

Effects of Integration of Social Marketing and Health Belief Model for Preventing Cholangiocarcinoma in High-Risk Areas of Thailand: A Community Intervention Study

Siwaporn Pungpop et al.

Summary: This study examined the effectiveness of applying social marketing and Health Belief Model (HBM) in preventing cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) in high-risk areas of Thailand. The results showed that the intervention significantly increased participants' perceived risk and severity of CCA, perceived benefits and barriers to CCA prevention, and correct behaviors. This is the first study to integrate social marketing and HBM for CCA prevention, highlighting the importance of public communication in preventing diseases.

JOURNAL OF PRIMARY CARE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH (2022)

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Article Oncology

Effectiveness of Leader Village Health Volunteers Training Program on Preventing Cholangiocarcinoma in Thailand: Advantages for High-Risk Area with Limited Public Health Personnel

Nopparat Songserm et al.

Summary: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) continues to impact the health of rural people in northeastern Thailand, with an emphasis on prevention and raising awareness. The development of village health volunteers (VHVs) and the use of digital technology play a crucial role in addressing CCA in high-risk areas with limited public health resources.

JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION (2021)

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Article Parasitology

Current status of helminthiases in Thailand: A cross-sectional, nationwide survey

Oranard Wattanawong et al.

Summary: A nationwide survey conducted by the Thailand Ministry of Public Health revealed a helminthic infection prevalence of 9.79% in Thailand, with hookworms and Opisthorchis viverrini being the major causes. The data also indicated a dramatic reduction in O. viverrini prevalence over the past five years.

ACTA TROPICA (2021)

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Article Parasitology

Current status of human liver fluke infections in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Banchob Sripa et al.

Summary: The Greater Mekong Subregion is a transnational region in Southeast Asia with a large population, where liver fluke infections caused by Opisthorchis viverrini and Clonorchis sinensis have been major public health problems. The infections are primarily spread through the consumption of raw fish, especially among the Tai/Dai/Thai/Laos ethnic groups. There has been a significant change in the prevalence of infections over the past 20 years, highlighting the need for integrated control measures.

ACTA TROPICA (2021)

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Review Medicine, General & Internal

The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews

Matthew J. Page et al.

Summary: The PRISMA statement was designed to help systematic reviewers transparently report the purpose, methods, and findings of their reviews. The updated PRISMA 2020 statement includes new reporting guidance, a 27-item checklist, an abstract checklist, and revised flow diagrams for reviews.

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

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