Publications by authors named "Pyae Phyo Kyaw"
Healthcare seeking preferences of Myanmar migrant seafarers in the deep south of Thailand.
Int Marit Health
October 2021
Background: The Thai marine fishing industry depends on migrant workers. Public healthcare services are officially available to all registered migrant workers, but the extent of their utilisation by migrant seafarers is unknown. The aim of the study was to document sociodemographic characteristics, working conditions, illness history and healthcare-seeking preference among Myanmar migrant seafarers in southern Thailand.
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- Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a dangerous mosquito-borne illness prevalent in the Yangon region of Myanmar, with no specific treatment available and high case fatality rates.
- A study conducted in 2019 surveyed 600 parents/guardians of children aged 1-15 to assess their knowledge and perceptions about JE and its vaccination, revealing that 38% had good knowledge, 55% viewed JE as serious for young children, and 59% believed the vaccine to be effective.
- The research found that vaccination coverage in the surveyed households was high at 97%, indicating a need for intensified education programs to maintain awareness and ensure ongoing vaccination against JE.
Article Synopsis
- Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a serious mosquito-borne disease with no specific treatment, and awareness of it among parents in the Yangon region of Myanmar is limited.
- A community-based study conducted in 2019 found that 38% of the 600 parents/guardians surveyed had good knowledge of JE, while 55% recognized it as a serious threat to children, and 59% believed the vaccine was effective.
- The study revealed a high vaccination coverage of 97% among children aged 1-15, suggesting the need for intensified education programs to maintain this coverage and further reduce JE incidence in the community.
Co-occurrence of a talon cusp and double dens invaginatus is an extremely rare developmental dental anomaly. This case report represents a talon cusp with two dens invaginatus on a maxillary right lateral incisor. Early identification is needed for prevention of potential problems on the affected or opposing tooth.
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