Publications by authors named "Suphanat Wongsanuphat"
The COVID-19 booster immunization policy is cost-effective, but evidence on additional booster doses and appropriate strategies is scarce. This research compared the cost-effectiveness of annual, twice-a-year, and biennial booster dose policies. We performed stochastic modeling using compartmental susceptible-exposed-infectious-recovered models and a system dynamic model.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: It is believed that the COVID-19 pandemic might disrupt routine healthcare services. A vulnerable group such as cross-border migrants is of critical concern if the pandemic affects their service utilisation. In this study, we aim to explore the impact of COVID-19 and other related factors on non-COVID-19 service amongst cross-border migrants in Thailand.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) was a pandemic that caused high morbidity and mortality worldwide. The COVID-19 vaccine was expected to be a game-changer for the pandemic. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of COVID-19 cases and vaccination in Thailand during 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- - On March 22, 2019, Thai health authorities reported a measles outbreak among 16 workers in two factories, leading to an investigation which found a total of 56 cases with a notably higher infection rate among migrant workers compared to Thai workers.
- - Testing confirmed that 38% of blood samples were positive for measles, and environmental assessments identified a crowded living situation and shared drinking glasses as key factors in the outbreak's spread.
- - To control the outbreak, vaccinations were given to affected employees, and recommendations were made to include a vaccination program in the work permit process for migrant workers in the future.