Publications by authors named "Inn Kynn Khaing"
Background/objectives: Insomnia is a significant public health problem affecting a large population. Although previous research has explored the relationship between specific nutrients and insomnia, comprehensive analyses of daily eating patterns of macro- and micronutrients remain limited. Since nocturnal hypertension is related to sodium/potassium intake and sleep disturbances, the present cross-sectional study hypothesized that daily eating patterns of potassium and sodium would be associated with Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) scores.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSleep is crucial for children's health and eating habits. The decline in family meals has raised concerns about its impact on children. Previous research indicated associations between family meals and psychological health and dietary habits, but their relationship with sleep behavior is less understood.
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- - The review highlights that breakfast typically has the lowest protein intake across all age groups and investigates the potential link between breakfast protein consumption and muscle mass and strength in adults.
- - After analyzing 15 studies from over 14,000 articles, findings suggest that high protein intake at breakfast is associated with increased muscle mass and, to a lesser extent, muscle strength.
- - The conclusion notes that while breakfast protein intake shows promise for enhancing muscle mass in various adult populations, its effect on muscle strength needs further investigation through quality randomized controlled trials.
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- Myanmar has high out-of-pocket health care costs, leading to significant financial strain for households, particularly in rural areas.
- A study conducted in 2012 surveyed 700 households in Magway, revealing that 25.2% of urban and 22.7% of rural households experienced catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) related to inpatient care.
- The analysis highlighted a strong link between hospitalization and CHE, emphasizing the urgent need for a financial safety-net system to protect families from high medical costs.
Home delivery in unhygienic environments is common among Afghan women; only one third of births are delivered at health facilities. Institutional delivery is central to reducing maternal mortality. The factors associated with place of delivery among women in Afghanistan were examined using the Afghanistan Mortality Survey 2010 (AMS 2010), which was open to researchers.
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