Reviewer Acknowledgment
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Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: List of reviewers Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Mindfulness Intervention on Psychological Behaviors Among Adolescents With Parental HIV Infection: A Group-Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to identify the effectiveness of mindfulness intervention on the psychological behaviors of adolescents with parental HIV infection and its associated factors in Myanmar. A total of 80 adolescents from 2 intervention townships and 80 adolescents from 2 control townships were enrolled in a group randomized controlled trial with assessments at baseline and 6 months follow-up. The mindfulness intervention involved monthly group sessions for 3 consecutive months led by an experienced mindfulness trainer. Three domains of psychological behaviors—namely, emotional, conduct, and social behaviors—were a...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Mon, M.-M., Liabsuetrakul, T., Htut, K.-M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Factors Related to Positive Changes in Perceived Health Status of Married Han Chinese and Korean-Chinese Women After Immigration to Korea
In conclusion, factors related to changes in perceived health status differed between the 2 groups although they shared healthy dietary behaviors as a common factor. Therefore, policies and programs aimed at promoting immigrant women’s health should consider the differences between Han Chinese and Korean-Chinese. (Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health)
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Asano, K., Ryu, S. H., Chin, M., Yoon, J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Burden of Disease Attributable to Secondhand Smoking in Korea
This study aims to estimate the burden of disease (BOD) due to secondhand smoking (SHS) in Korea. SHS-related diseases were selected via systematic review. Population attributable fraction (PAF) was calculated by using standard formula. Disability adjusted life years (DALYs) were estimated using Statistical Office and Health Insurance data. SHS burden was calculated by multiplying nonsmoker’s BOD with the PAF of SHS. Total BOD due to SHS was 44 143 DALYs with 57% from males and 43% from females. The highest percentage of SHS burden was due to stroke. BOD was highest in the 50s age group in both genders. Years of life...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Zahra, A., Cheong, H.-K., Lee, E.-W., Park, J.-H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Pattern of Physical Activity Among Sri Lankan Adults in the District of Colombo: A Cross-sectional Study
Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor of many non-communicable diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the pattern of physical activity among Sri Lankan adults in the district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The study was carried out among a sample of 1320 adults aged 20 to 59 years, selected using stratified, cluster sampling method. Physical activity was assessed using the long form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire validated for Sri Lanka. The prevalence of sufficient physical activity was 82.0% (CI = 78.5-85.0) for males and 79.7% (CI = 76.5-82.6) for females. The odds of having sufficient act...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: De Silva Weliange, S., Fernando, D., Gunatilake, J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Community-Based Study of the Relationship Between Social Capital and Cognitive Function in Wuhan, China
In conclusion, we found a statistically significant inverse association between bonding social capital and MCI, which suggests that shortage of social resource from homogeneous social networks might be associated with cognitive decline. (Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health)
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Wang, C., Zhu, J., Cai, Y., Cui, D., Wang, Q., Mao, Z. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Demographic Factors Associated With Leading Causes of Injury Mortality in Ningbo, China: 2004-2013
Injuries have emerged as a crucial public health concern in China. Data were obtained from the death registry system in Ningbo during 2004-2013. Mortality rates resulting from all injuries and the 6 most common types of injuries were analyzed to identify time trends using linear regression models on both the absolute scale and log scale. A decreased male to female ratio and increasing age were observed among the total injury deaths. The annual all-injury mortality rates declined considerably during the observation period. Injury mortality rates for motor vehicle traffic crashes, drowning, and suicide all showed a deceasing...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Zhu, Y., Jiang, X., Li, H., Wang, Y., Xu, G. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Injury and Mortality in Young Nepalese Migrant Workers: A Call for Public Health Action
Approximately 3.5 million Nepalese are working as migrant workers in the Gulf countries, Malaysia, and India. Every year there are more than 1000 deaths and many hundreds cases of injuries among Nepalese workers in these countries excluding India. A postmortem examination of migrant workers is not carried out in most of these countries, and those with work-related injuries are often sent back to home. Uninsured migrant workers also do not have easy access to health care services in host countries due to the high medical and hospital fees. Greater efforts are needed to protect the health and well-being, labor rights, and hu...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Aryal, N., Regmi, P. R., van Teijlingen, E., Simkhada, P., Adhikary, P., Bhatta, Y. K. D., Mann, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Return-to-Work Program for Injured Workers: Factors of Successful Return to Employment
This study examined the factors of successful return to employment among participants in the return to work program (RTW) following work-related injury. Data were obtained from the Social Security Organization database containing 9850 injured workers who underwent RTW in 2010 to 2013. About 65% had successfully returned to employment. Significant factors of successful return include gender, employer interest, motivation, age, intervention duration, and type of injury. Male and motivated employees were more likely to return to employment compared with female and unmotivated employees, respectively. Participants from interes...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Awang, H., Shahabudin, S. M., Mansor, N. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Intellectual Property Protection, and Access to Medicines
This article identifies TRIPS (Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights agreement)-Plus provisions in leaked negotiating texts and examines their implications for LMICs that are not also parties to the TPP: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, China, and India. We find that higher levels of IP protection delay the market entry of generic medicines, giving rise to increased costs to governments and reduced access to essential medicines. The article concludes that the public health community should recognize risks inherent in trade agreements that promote expansions of IP rights and eng...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Townsend, B., Gleeson, D., Lopert, R. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Workforce Interventions to Deliver Postnatal Care to Improve Neonatal Outcomes in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries: A Narrative Synthesis
Reducing neonatal mortality rates in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) requires postnatal interventions to be delivered through an appropriately prepared and supported workforce. This review examines health workforce interventions that deliver integrated packages of postnatal care to improve neonatal outcomes in LMICs. We conducted a structured search of peer-reviewed articles published during 2003-2014 that investigated the delivery of postnatal interventions by formal and lay health workers. We selected 13 studies and analyzed them using a narrative synthesis methodology. This review observed a wide divergen...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Akter, T., Sibbritt, D., Dawson, A. Tags: Review Source Type: research

The Social Determinants of Health in the Age of Genomics
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Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Binns, C., Low, W. Y. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Book Review: Emergency Ethics: Public Health Preparedness and Response
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Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Binns, C., Lee, M. K. Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

Physical Activity Level and Colorectal Cancer Mortality: The Korean Metabolic Syndrome Mortality Study
In conclusion, higher length or intensity of physical activity decreased colon, but not rectum cancer mortality in men. Regular physical activity may have beneficial effects on colon cancer survival. (Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health)
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Mok, Y., Jeon, C., Lee, G. J., Jee, S. H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Predictors of Work-Family Role Conflict and Its Impact on Professional Women in Medicine, Engineering, and Information Technology in Nigeria
This study examines work-family role conflict and the factors predicting it, with a sample of 173 professional women in engineering and information technology (IT) firms, including 2 hospitals—1 public and 1 private. Our findings show no significant difference in the level of work-family role conflict encountered by women across medicine, engineering, and IT, whereas hours of work, family responsibilities, job demand, and work role overload were significantly correlated with work-family role conflict. Multiple linear regression analysis indicates that only work role overload, family responsibilities, and hours of wor...
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Uzoigwe, A. G., Low, W. Y., Noor, S. N. M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research