Relationship between psychological factors and perceived stigma of addiction among women with substance use disorders, Thailand.

Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are one of the most stigmatized health conditions that impact drug user's treatment engagement. However, to date, little is known about perceived stigma and its correlates with psychological factors among high-risk groups such as people with SUDs in the criminal justice system. This study aimed to determine the association of psychological factors and perceived stigma of addiction among women with SUDs.

The Perceived Stigma of Addiction and Treatment Utilization among Cannabis Addicts in Thailand.

Context: A major social problem among clients with substance use disorders is stigmatization related to health conditions, which contributes to poor mental and physical health circumstances and becomes hazardous to substance abuse treatment. Meanwhile, decreased stigmatization among cannabis users might occur because some people use cannabis without experiencing harm or believe it to be a harmless substance and might not be receiving treatment. Several studies have investigated stigma toward substance use disorder and treatment.

The Risk of Drug Abuse among Preschool Students in Phuket, Thailand.

Background: There have been scientific studies on risk and protective factors associated with child outcomes. However, how risk factors interact to produce outcomes is not clearly understood. We assessed the association between school location, grade, and drug abuse risks among preschoolers.

The prevalence and associated factors of new psychoactive substance use: A 2016 Thailand national household survey.

Introduction: Analyzing the situation and risk factors associated with using new psychoactive substances (NPS) is essential for preventing and controlling health consequences. This study explored the prevalence and associated factors of NPS use in the Thai population.

Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in participants (N = 30,411, mean age = 42.

Trends in the use of illicit substances in Thailand: Results from national household surveys.

Introduction And Aims: Thailand borders some of the world's largest methamphetamine and opioid producing countries and trafficking routes. Thailand's 'War on Drugs' campaign was launched in 2003. This study reports trends in illicit substance use in Thailand over the period 2001-2011.

Associations of the Neighborhood Environment With Substance Use: A Cross-sectional Investigation Among Patients in Compulsory Drug Detention Centers in Thailand.

Objectives: To identify the associations of characteristics of the neighborhood environment with substance abuse among clients receiving treatment for drug abuse in Thailand.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted of 1128 drug addicts from 28 neighborhoods who were receiving treatment at all 7 compulsory drug detention centers in Thailand. A trained interviewer conducted structured interviews with the subjects about substance use and the perceived neighborhood environment in their community.

Effectiveness of Drug Camps in Treatment of Substance Abuse in Thailand.

Various drug camps have been introduced in Thailand since the 2000s. This study explored the effects of drug camps in Thailand. Four provinces were selected to represent different region throughout Thailand.

Effectiveness of Culturally Appropriate Initiative on Drug-Related Harm Reduction for Sex Workers on the Thai/Malaysian Border.

Background And Objective: Drug use can harm to sex workers. Abstinence intervention, however, may not be appropriate since drug use fosters their career performance. The objective was to develop the culturally appropriate model for sex workers participation on drug demand reduction at the Thailand/Malaysian border

Material And Method: This study was a pre-post quasi-experimental design.

Disability-Adjusted Life Years among Drug Users in Khon Kaen: An Evidence-Based Approach.

Objective: To examine the Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) among drug users in Khon Kaen.

Material And Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between January 2014 and February 2015. Patients' medical records, supported by the Khon Kaen Provincial Public Health Office, were used for data regarding the treatment ofthe drug users between October 2013 and September 2014.

The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Alcohol Consumption: A Cross-Sectional Study in Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Background And Objective: Knowledge of the situation and risk factors associated with alcohol consumption are essential for prevention and control measures of health consequences. This study aims to explore the prevalence of alcohol consumption and the factors associated with alcohol consumption in the population aged 12-65 years.

Material And Method: This was a descriptive study.

Using Population Based Data on Drugs Abuse to Estimate the Relative Need for Medical Services in Thailand.

Background And Objective: Epidemiological background shows a trend in drug abuse and essential need for revising its strategic plans, allocating resources, and advocating services for populations. The relative need for drug abuse prevention and medical services across different geographic areas of Thailand, which has been examined through an analysis of existing population-based datasets and reported routinely. The objective was to develop an indicator of relative need for drug abuse prevention and medical services.

Size Estimation of Injecting Drug Users through the Network Scale-Up Method in Thailand.

Background And Objective: Hard to reach populations such as injecting drug users (IDU) is one, among the most at risk, for HIV infection in Thailand. This study examined an indirect methodfor estimating the size of IDU population in Thailand.

Material And Method: A household survey was conducted among 3,790 individuals who were 12-65 years old, stayed at least 3 months in the sample households.

Developing a Substance Literacy Scale for Thai Population.

Objective: To develop a substance literacy scale for Thai population.

Material And Method: The research design was divided into 8 steps as follows: 1) devising the items, 2) exploring construct validity of each factor 3) validating reliability of each factor, 4) generating construct validity of scale, 5) testing conceptual construct ofthe scale, 6) constructing alternated rating scales, 7) conducting cognitive test, and 8) conducting pilot test. There were 15 experts involved in the content validation of scale.

Development of the Model for Local Drowning Surveillance System in Northeastern Thailand.

Background And Objective: There is growing evidence that the drowning fatality rate in Thailand has been increasing, particularly among children. The use of public health surveillance system in accident injury, specifically from drowning, at a community level is limited. This study aimed to develop a surveillance system to reduce risk of drowning in a rural area of Thailand.

Knowledge of and attitude towards HIV/AIDS and condom use among construction workers in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.

Background: Nepal is seeing a surge in physical infrastructure in the past few years. Numerous workers enter the Kathmandu Valley to join the construction sector.

Objective: This was a descriptive survey that set out to understand the knowledge of and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS along with the use of condoms among construction workers in the Kathmandu Valley.

Follow-up the outcome of treatment of inhalant users in Northeastern Thailand.

Background: Drug treatment in Thailand is categorized into three types, namely voluntary system, correctional system, and compulsory system. The latter is under Inhalants Law and Drug Addict Rehabilitation Act 2002 A.D.

Effectiveness of community participation in a surveillance system initiative to prevent drowning in Thailand.

This study had a 2-group pre-post quasiexperimental design and was conducted in 2 selected areas of Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand. The objective was to evaluate the extent to which the surveillance system that was developed helped in drowning prevention. The development process involved extensive participation from the community.

Substance abuse among migrant workers of Thai-Laos border, Thailand.

Objective: Study the impact of substance abuse among migrant workers along the Thai-Laos border region in Nakhon Phanom Province.

Material And Method: The target population included migrant workers aged 15 years and over and were selected using the snowball technique. Data were collected from 300 migrant workers and in-depth interviews and focus group discussion were carried out.

The incidence of accidents in child care centers of the local government organizations.

Objective: To study the incidence of accidents and the environment around the building of child care centers of the local government organizations under the Health Promoting Center 6.

Material And Method: This was a descriptive study carried out among 1,871 child care centers of the local government organizations under the Health Promoting Center 6 within eight Northeastern provinces. The self administered questionnaires were handed out in the process of this study and data were collected between January 1 and February 28, 2011.

Model development for substance abusing surveillance system in communities.

Background: There is growing evidence that the number of substance abusers have increased. Use of public health surveillance system in substance abuse at the community level is limited.

Objective: Study and develop a suitable Model for Substance Abusing Surveillance System (MSASS) in communities.

Development of a refractive error quality of life scale for Thai adults (the REQ-Thai).

Objective: To develop a scale for measuring refractive error quality of life (QOL) for Thai adults.

Material And Method: The full survey comprised 424 respondents from 5 medical centers in Bangkok and from 3 medical centers in Chiangmai, Songkla and KhonKaen provinces. Participants were emmetropes and persons with refractive correction with visual acuity of 20/30 or better An item reduction process was employed by combining 3 methods-expert opinion, impact method and item-total correlation methods.

An exploratory study on association between family relationship and relapse among methamphetamine users in Compulsory Treatment System of Khon Kaen and Yasothon Provinces.

Background: It was estimated that 3.5 million Thais have ever used "Yaba (methamphetamine)" at least once in their entire life. The Northeastern region had the highest number of Yaba users with a high relapse rate after treatment.

Alcohol drinking behaviour and economic cost incurred by users in Khon Kaen.

Background: Alcohol consumption increases health risks and social consequences. It also lowers productivity resulting in economic losses for drinkers and the rest of society.

Objective: To investigate alcohol drinking behavior and to estimate economic cost incurred by alcohol users in Khon Kaen province in 2007.

Drug use and health among prison inmates.

Purpose Of Review: Health problems related to substance use are investigated and monitored throughout the world by both international organizations and governments. It is well recognized that prison inmates are a vulnerable group of the population. Research on this group is minimal compared with the general population.

Early experience of sexual intercourse--a risk factor for cervical cancer requiring specific intervention for teenagers.

There is consensus that the main risk factor for cervical cancer development is persistent infection with high-risk group human papilloma viruses (HPVs), together with smoking, and reproductive history. Since sexual behaviour determines exposure to HPVs and the adolescent period may be particularly important in this regard it is of interest to consider behavioural determinants of teenagers. In one survey conducted in Khon Kaen, Thailand, some 62% percent of male and 19.