Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Workplace Intervention in Reducing Cardiovascular Risks Among Thai Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is continuously increasing. A nurse-led workplace health promotion program (NWHPP) has demonstrated potential in reducing cardiovascular risks among employees. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the NWHPP in reducing CVD risks among at-risk workers.

Oral Diabetes Medication Videos on Douyin: Analysis of Information Quality and User Comment Attitudes.

Background: Oral diabetes medications are important for glucose management in people with diabetes. Although there are many health-related videos on Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok), the quality of information and the effects on user comment attitudes are unclear.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the quality of information and user comment attitudes related to oral diabetes medication videos on Douyin.

A Transtheoretical Model-Based Online Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence for Chinese Adults Newly Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed-Method Study.

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing in China, with medication non-adherence being a significant contributor to uncontrolled T2DM. The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) has shown effectiveness in chronic disease management, but few studies have applied it in online interventions for T2DM medication adherence.

Aim: The study aimed to develop and investigate the effects of a TTM-based online health education program on promoting positive stage of change (SOC) movement, improving self-efficacy and medication adherence, as well as reducing HbA1c levels in newly diagnosed patients with T2DM.

Effectiveness of technology-based psychosocial interventions for improving health-related outcomes of family caregivers of stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: To synthesize evidence regarding the effectiveness of technology-based psychosocial interventions in improving health-related outcomes among family caregivers of stroke survivors.

Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis was reported by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Methods: Randomized controlled trials that investigated the effects of psychosocial interventions delivered through information and communication technologies on self-efficacy, caregiving competence, caregiver burden, perceived social support, anxiety, depression, health-related quality of life and cost-effectiveness were included.

Effects of participatory action-oriented training (PAOT) intervention for hypertension management among intercity van drivers.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluated the effectiveness of participatory action-oriented training (PAOT) intervention for hypertension management among intercity van drivers.

Material And Methods: This quasi-experimental study applied concept and process of participatory actionoriented training and self-management to guide the development of the intervention addressing improvement in hypertension management behaviors. A total of 104 intercity van drivers with uncontrolled hypertension in Thailand were recruited to participate in this program.

Outcomes of video training on smoking cessation counseling for nurses.

Introduction: Lack of smoking cessation education hinders nurses in providing adequate tobacco cessation counseling. Video training on smoking cessation counseling for nurses was developed and assessed for its short-term outcomes on knowledge and self-efficacy.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study using pretest-posttest design was conducted with nurses in Thailand in 2020.

Implementation of a health education program in Asia, comparing Thailand, Indonesia, and Japan.

Background: The global community is faced with aging societies, which will result in increased health care costs. we have been introducing our International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-certified health education system in Thailand and Indonesia.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to collect data on the effects of this ISO-certified health education system, to extend the healthy life expectancy and to study the feasibility of implementing this program and in new social contexts.

The effects of community participation program on smoke-free homes in a suburban community of Thailand.

Introduction: Smoking inside the home affects the health of both the smoker and family members via secondhand exposure. This research examined the impact of a community participation program on creating smoke-free homes in a suburban community in Thanyaburi district, Pathumthani province in Thailand.

Methods: The study involved families, with a smoker in the home, that were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups each containing 27 families.

Factors Predicting the Provision of Smoking Cessation Services Among Occupational Health Nurses in Thailand.

The purpose of this study was to identify factors predicting occupational health nurses' provision of smoking cessation services. Data were collected via a self-administered questionnaire distributed to 254 occupational health nurses in Thailand. Analysis by structural equation modeling revealed that self-efficacy directly and positively influenced smoking cessation services, and mediated the relationship between workplace factors, nurse factors, and smoking cessation services.

An effect of walking exercise applying the theory of planned behavior in people at risk of hypertension.

Objective: To investigate an effectiveness of walking exercise program applying the Theory of Planned Behavior in people at risk of hypertension in Samut Sakorn province.

Material And Method: The present study is a quasi-experimental research. The inclusion criteria were people aged 35-59 years old, systolic blood pressure 120-139 mmHg, and diastolic blood pressure 80-89 mmHg.

The life experiences of Thai women and smoking: a phenomenological study.

Objective: Exploring and understanding the live experiences of women smokers as well as the conditions and the family/social context of Thai society.

Material And Method: A phenomenological approach was used and conducted from July 2011 to April 2012. The informants were 25 Thai women smokers in Bangkok and peripheral areas.

Health status and health promoting behaviors among aging workers in Thailand.

Objective: To examine health status, health promoting behaviors and predictors of health promoting behaviors of Thai aging workers.

Material And Method: The subjects of this descriptive study were 2,312 aging workers (45-60 years) working in large, medium and small-sized industry in all regions of Thailand selected by multi-stage random sampling. Data was collected by using the self-administered questionnaire.

Health responsibilities of an aging Thai male workforce.

Objective: To examine the health responsibilities of an aging Thai male workforce and its related factors.

Material And Method: A descriptive study was conducted with 417 male workers aged 45-60 who were working in 4 regions of Thailand. Data were collected between October 2004 and February 2005 using self-administered questionnaires.

Factors associated with breast self-examination among Thai women living in rural areas in Northeastern Thailand.

Objective: To identify factors associated with monthly breast self-examination (BSE) performance among Thai women living in rural areas, Northeastern Thailand.

Material And Method: This present cross-sectional study was conducted during April to July 2008. A random sample of 705 women aged 20 to 64 years living in the rural areas of Northeastern region was interviewed using a structured questionnaire seeking information on demography, prior experience of BSE, knowledge (of breast cancer and breast examination techniques) and health belief Logistic regression was performed to identify the potential predictors of monthly BSE performance.

Prevalence and risk factors of low back pain among nurses in a Thai public hospital.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and risk factors causing low back pain in Thai nurses working in a public hospital.

Material And Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 265 Thai Hospital nurses between July and August 2008. A self-reported questionnaire was used to collect the data onsite.

The Thai version of Effort-Reward Imbalance Questionnaire (Thai ERIQ): a study of psychometric properties in garment workers.

This study aimed to test the psychometric properties of the Thai version of the Effort-Reward Imbalance Questionnaire (T-ERIQ). The English version of the 23-item ERIQ was translated and back-translated. Content validity was examined by five experts and face validity was examined by twelve key informants before being tested for construct validity with 828 workers from six garment factories.

Application of the occupational health services model in Thai primary care units.

This study explored the elements of the occupational health services model in Thai primary care units. Seven focus groups with nurses and public health professionals working in primary care units, employees, employers, and occupational health service-related authorities were conducted. Content analysis of the focus groups revealed 15 practical elements in five domains: system inputs, throughputs, services, outputs, and feedback.

Factors related to health-promoting behaviors among Thai middle-aged men.

Objective: To study factors related to health promoting behaviors of Thai middle-aged men.

Study Design: Descriptive research.

Material And Method: Nine hundred and five Thai males, aged between 40-59 years, living in six provinces of Thailand, were selected by multi-stage random sampling.

Evaluating occupational health nursing units in Bangkok textile factories: exploring the world through international occupational health programs.

The purpose of this study was to examine the service quality of nursing units in Bangkok textile factories. Descriptive survey research was combined with a qualitative design using participative observation. The sample consisted of factory managers, nurses, and employees.

Occupational health nursing in Thailand. Insight into international occupational health.

1. As a country that is both agricultural by nature, and moving toward new industrialization, Thailand is increasingly facing work related health problems. Major occupational illnesses are pesticide poisoning, silicosis, byssinosis, lead poisoning, and occupational injuries.