Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about tuberculosis and choice of communication channels in Thailand.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess tuberculosis (TB) knowledge, attitudes, and practices in both the general population and risk groups in Thailand.

Methodology: In a cross-sectional survey, a general population (n = 3,074) and family members of a TB patient (n = 559) were randomly selected, using stratified multistage sampling, and interviewed.

Results: The average TB knowledge score was 5.

Determinants of cervical cancer screening adherence in urban areas of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.

Cervical cancer is the most common disease among Thai women. The cervical cancer mortality rate has increased in the previous decade. Therefore, this cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the factors associated with cervical cancer screening adherence.

Knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviors related to dengue vector breeding control measures among adults in communities of Vientiane, capital of the Lao PDR.

This research aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviors (KAP) of adults in relation to dengue vector control measures in the communities of Vientiane, the capital of the Lao PDR. A total of 207 respondents were actively participating in this cross-sectional descriptive study in 2011. Representatives of households were interviewed face-to-face by six trained interviewers using a structured questionnaire.

Emotional development and nutritional status of HIV/AIDS orphaned children aged 6-12 years old in Thailand.

Objective: To explore the emotional development and nutritional status of HIV/AIDS orphans by their infection status.

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted during January and December 2005 in four provinces and Bangkok Metropolis where the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among pregnant women was high. The study population consisted of 388 HIV/AIDS orphans who were maternal or paternal or double orphans aged 6-12 years old.

Implications of family protective-risk index for screening cognitive development of children aged 13-15 years.

Background: A simple screening tool is essential for priority setting and operating activities in communities.

Objective: The present study aimed to identify the implications of a family protective-risk index (FPRI) for screening cognitive development of children aged 13-15 years.

Material And Method: The cross-sectional survey among 319 children aged 13-15 years old was conducted in one district.

Talked and deteriorated head injury patients: how many poor outcomes can be avoided?

The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of head injury management on the incidence and outcome of talked and deteriorated patients. Of 337 severe head injury patients admitted to Songklanagarind Hospital during 1994 to 1997, 30 were identified as 'talked and deteriorated'. Most deterioration was due to intracranial haematomas.